Spring flowers have brightened people’s moods after a winter of repeated blasts of snow. Buds indicate that soon-to-emerge leaves and blossoms prove that life is renewed in the shrubs and trees around us. Our seedlings have germinated and promise the potential of another harvest in the future. Those from a Read more…
Nearly 1,200 delegates from agricultural societies across Ontario attended the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) convention and annual meeting held February 20 – 22 in Richmond Hill, Ontario. Representatives attending from the Bayfield Agricultural Society (BAS) included President Doug Yeo and Treasurer Jentje Steenbeek (District 8 Provincial Director), along Read more…
Happy New Year to you and your family! As 2025 draws near, set your plans for changes you have been wanting to make for some time. Establish your directions for the places you want to go and the people you want to meet up with again. Make goals that you Read more…
The Board of Directors of the Bayfield Agricultural Society is looking for someone to fill the position of a Volunteer Coordinator. Previous experience is helpful but not necessary. A working knowledge of Word and Excel would be an asset. Duties of this position: Serve as the point of contact for Read more…
The Annual Meeting of the Bayfield Agricultural Society (BAS) was held in the basement of St. Andrew’s United Church on Friday, Nov. 22. Following a delicious meal and illuminating presentation on “Chicken Farming in 2024” by Rick Kaptein, the business of the Annual Meeting proceeded. Greetings were received on behalf Read more…
The Bayfield Agricultural Society (BAS) held its annual fundraising Wreath Sale on Friday and Saturday of the Christmas in Bayfield weekend. The wreath sales team arrived early to set up in front of St. Andrew’s United Church on Friday, Nov. 15 only to find purchasers already waiting to get first Read more…
It’s that time of year again! The annual Wreath Sale, a major fundraiser for the Bayfield Agricultural Society (BAS), will be held during the Christmas in Bayfield weekend. Here are the details: Friday, November 15 – 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, November 16 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., while Read more…
The Annual Meeting of the Bayfield Agricultural Society will be held in the basement of St. Andrew’s United Church and virtually online on Friday, November 22, 2024, starting at 8:00 p.m. for all current members in addition to guests registered with the President or Secretary. This meeting is for the Read more…
The Bayfield Agricultural Society (BAS) is looking for people who enjoy being outdoors and can spare a few hours to help out with activities for our annual wreath-making fundraiser. The volunteer activities will include: cutting down grape vines and/or evergreen boughs making the grapevine bases assembling the grapevine and evergreen Read more…
RCMP Musical Ride Spectacular Display of Precision and Skill Photos and Story by Melody Falconer-Pounder The Bayfield Agricultural Society (BAS) and REACH Huron were proud to present the RCMP Musical Ride at the Clinton Raceway on Labour Day weekend – Aug. 31st and Sept. 1st. Hundreds of people were in Read more…