The Middlesex County Agricultural Hall of Fame, founded in 2000, recognizes the history and tradition of agriculture in Middlesex County. The primary objective of the Agricultural Hall of Fame is to recognize those who have demonstrated unselfish achievements within the realm of agriculture and service to the rural community in Middlesex County and beyond. This year marks our twenty-second induction ceremony, and to-date there have been over ninety individuals recognized for their contributions. In 2024 the following nominees have been selected …

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is pleased to announce a long-term partnership with Western Fair District to deliver the knowledge, innovation and research Canadian producers can use to complement their own expertise in the advancement of their farming and food businesses.  

The Middlesex County Agricultural Hall of Fame, founded in 2000, recognizes the history and tradition of agriculture in Middlesex County. The primary objective of the Agricultural Hall of Fame is to recognize those who have demonstrated unselfish achievements within the realm of agriculture and service to the rural community in Middlesex County and beyond. This year marks our twenty-third induction ceremony, and to-date there have been almost eighty individuals recognized for their contributions.

The Middlesex County Agricultural Hall of Fame, founded in 2000, recognizes the history and tradition of agriculture in Middlesex County. The primary objective of the Agricultural Hall of Fame is to recognize those who have demonstrated unselfish achievements within the realm of agriculture and service to the rural community in Middlesex County and beyond. This year marks our twenty-third induction ceremony, and to-date there have been almost eighty individuals recognized for their contributions.

New Opportunity Alert! The Grove at Western Fair District is hiring for a paid Agriculture Internship! Don’t miss your chance to work alongside Agriculture professionals and learn more about local agriculture through the public service sector. Applications are now open for high school and post-secondary students looking to broaden their horizons this summer. Applications close April 12th.

Rogers tv’s Food Bites featuring The Grove WFD

London Food Bank Co-Director Glen Pearson speaks with James Smith, manager of the Grove at Western Fair District, about the remarkable innovations around food on-site at Western Fair District.

Paul Garrett from Kiwanis Club of Forest City-London and The Grove at Western Fair District's Agri-Food Supervisor for Development and Operations Aaron Martin join Jen Slay to talk about all the cool things happening at the Grove, including the wormery where thousands of worms are being grown!

The Grove is the District’s agri-business hub where participants share resources, space, and connections to create the right conditions for innovation, education, and growth.