Farm News and Events

The Board of Directors of the Peterborough County 4-H Association is seeking input from 4-H members and families and the local agricultural community on the future of 4-H in our County.

The 4-H program has been an important part of growing up in rural Peterborough County.  The 4-H motto of “learn to do by doing” is evident with clubs about life skills such as cooking and outdoor adventures along with agricultural skills related to livestock, crops, machinery, etc.  But 4-H is more than learning these skills, it is lifelong connections and friendships along with leadership opportunities that provide benefits for a lifetime.

The success of 4-H requires a few things such as committed families, engaged youth and dedicated volunteers.  The number of volunteers has reached a critical low point with 11 volunteers in good standing from Peterborough County.  This low number of volunteers has resulted in the doubling-up of many roles (i.e. one person taking on multiple tasks) and is not sustainable for the longer term. 

At the recent Peterborough 4-H annual meeting, it was decided that we should reach out to agriculture and rural communities in the area for discussion and input and ultimately to determine if there is enough interest locally to keep our county association and local clubs going.  Without renewed interest from new volunteers, the board would need to explore options that could include exploring the possibility of a merger with a neighbouring county 4-H association or a wind down of local clubs.  

We are looking forward to your input on Tuesday April 21st at 7:30 p.m. at the Douro arena.  Thank you.  

Peter Doris, President

Peterborough County 4-H Association

The Peterborough Country Agricultural Wall of Fame Committee is seeking nominations for 2026.  Farm and rural leaders in Peterborough County who have made significant contributions to the agriculture and agri-food industry at the local, regional, provincial or national levels can be nominated by organizations or interested individuals.  
The deadline for submissions is May 1st.

The Peterborough County Agricultural Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony will held at 2:00pm on Sunday, August 23rd at Lang Pioneer Village Museum in the Agricultural Heritage Building.  

Nomination forms are available on the website: ptboagwall.com; 
or by contacting:
Carolyn Doris, Committee Chair (705) 295-2755 or 
Joan Larmer, Committee Secretary (705) 932-5242

Please note that previous nominations may be resubmitted with additional information.  

Thank you to our readers who have already taken the time to fill out our survey. If you haven't yet filled it out, please consider taking a moment to do so this weekend as our survey will close on Monday, March 16th. 

Thanks in advance for your time. 

Link to Complete Survey: 

https://forms.gle/d9jETSHHibjxEygD9