December 22, 2011
RIDGETOWN OMAFRA RESOURCE CENTRE
By: Kim DeKlein, Regional Information Coordinator, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs,
P.O. Box 400, 120 Main Street East, Agronomy Bldg., University of Guelph,
Ridgetown Campus, Ridgetown, ON N0P 2C0, Phone: 519-674-1693, Fax:
519-674-1564
Cell:
519-421-4331 kim.deklein@ontario.ca
Information highlights are to benefit rural and
agricultural organizations, municipalities and communities in Chatham-Kent and Essex County.
This will be distributed as information is compiled. To be added or
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INDEX
Events
2-4
Dateline including new events
with event detail – includes Chatham-Kent and Essex events
Updates
4-8
-New Minister and Deputy
Minister for OMAFRA
-Ministry of Labour Alert
-Manure – Tackling the
Frequently Asked Questions
-Promotional Distribution
Exemption: Ontario
Wineries
-An Important Follow-up
Message about Farm Bunkhouses
-Maintaining Farm Buildings to
PreventPest Entry
-Farm Pets and Food Safety
-Sanitizing Farm and
Production Facility Equipment
-Emergency Management – Are
you ready for winter?
Programs and Services
8-14
-Agricorp
-Seizing the Opportunities at
the Southwest Agricultural Conference
-Grower Pesticide Safety
Courses – Learn and Certify Online
-OntarioVineyard Improvement Program
-Farm$mart Conference and Beef
Symposium
-CentralOntarioAgricultural Conference 2012
-Canadian Agricultural
Adaptation Program (CAAP)
-Digital Technology Adoption
Pilot Program (DTAPP)
-Agricultural Innovation
Program (AIP)
-Food Processor Events to
Assess, Tackle Industry Challenges
-Farm Start Programs
-Farm Credit Canada(FCC) – Free Workshops
Available
-OMAFRA Food Safety Workshops
-Bale Wrap and Plastic Ground
Mulch Film RecyclingOpportunity
-4-H Future Leaders in Action
Resources – Factsheets and
Publications
14-17
EVENTS
Provincial –
January 4 & 5 –
Southwest Agricultural Conference, University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus.
Watch for details at http://www.southwestagconference.ca/
January 4 – 10 – Grey-Bruce Farmer’s Week. For 2012, Grey
Bruce Farmers’ Week will expand to a 7 day event. Daily events and registration
information is available on-line at http://www.greyagservices.ca/grey-bruce-farmers-week/introduction.html
January
5 – 7 – 14th Annual Beef Industry Convention, Best Western
Lamplighter Inn, London, ON. Details available at http://www.beefindustryconvention.com/
January 21 –
Farm$mart Agricultural Conference, Rozanski Hall, University of Guelph. Mark your calendar and
watch for details at http://www.uoguelph.ca/farmsmart/
January 21 – Chatham-Kent
4-H Annual Meeting Banquet and Dance, Ridgetown College,
Willson Hall, 6:00 p.m. Call 519-352-2950 for more details.
January 25–31 – Centralia Swine Research
Update, Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre, Kirkton. Watch for details at http://www.centraliaswineresearch.ca/
January 26th to 29th – Guelph Organic Conference – “Seeds of Co-operation”. The
4-day event includes international speakers, seminars & intro workshops on
key topics including, G.E. foods, organic production/certification, changing
climates, eco-villages, earth buildings, farmland protection & food
security. From producer to consumer, the workshops offer something for
everyone. PLUS, there is an Organic Expo/Tasting Fair with 150+ exhibitors (includes
30 food samplers) on Saturday/Sunday, free to the public. Location: Guelph
For more information: http://www.guelphorganicconf.ca/
February
7 & 8 – Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement
Association Annual Meeting, Best Western Lamplighter Inn &
Conference Centre, London, ON. For details visit www.ontariosoilcrop.org
February 7–8 –
Canadian Food Summit 2012, Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
http://www.conferenceboard.ca/conf/12-0018/default.aspx
The Conference Board of Canada’s Centre for Food in Canada is hosting a major
international summit on the future of food. It will feature national and
international experts who’ll discuss the latest research and determine how to
address Canada’s
major food challenges and opportunities. Topics include safe and healthy food,
food security, and food sustainability. A complete list of speakers, event
rates, and a registration page is located at: http://www.conferenceboard.ca/conf/12-0018/feesandspecialoffers.aspx
February 22-23 – Ontario Fruit and
Vegetable Convention (OFVC) – celebrating 10 years! http://www.ofvc.ca/index.html
There is a great line-up of horticultural
experts and topical sessions as well as an expanded tradeshow with double the
space! Registration at: http://www.ofvc.ca/registration.html
February 22 –
23, 2012 – Ontario Cattlemen’s Association Annual General Meeting and Banquet,
“Celebrating 50 Years of
Strength, Commitment and Determination”, Doubletree Hotel, Toronto, ON.
For details visit http://www.cattle.guelph.on.ca/
February 24 – 25 – Eco Farm
Day 2012 - “Vibrant Business in Organic Agriculture”
Eastern Ontario’s premier farm Conference, hosted by the Canadian
Organic Growers, The Ramada Inn, 805
Brookdale Ave., Cornwall, Ontario. For more information: visit
the website at http://www.cog.ca/ottawa/ecofarmday/or
email info@ecofarmday.ca
February 28 – 29 – Innovative Farmers Association of Ontario
Annual Conference, London.
More
information and to register www.ifao.com
March 5 – 7, 2012 – Growing the Margins
Conference, London
Convention Centre, London, ON. For complete details, click on http://www.gtmconference.ca/site/index.php/growing-the-margins
March 7 – 9 –
Western Fair Farm Show, Western Fair Entertainment Centre, London, ON.
Watch for details at http://www.westernfair.com/shows/farm.html
March 19 – 20 – Grain Farmers of Ontario
March Classic, London
Convention Centre – Hilton. For more information, watch the GFO website at: http://www.gfo.ca/
March
23 – 25, 2012 – 4-H Ontario Conference and
Annual Meeting, Waterloo Inn and Conference Hotel, Waterloo, ON.
Check details at http://www.4-hontario.ca/volunteers/volunteer-opportunities/cam.aspx
March
28 – 29, 2012 – London Swine Conference, London Convention Centre, London, ON.
For all the details, visit http://www.londonswineconference.ca/
April 11 & 12 –
Poultry Industry Show, Western Fair Entertainment Centre, London, ON.
Check for details at http://www.westernfair.com/shows/poultry.html
May 27-29 – Canadian Institute
of Food Science and Technology (CIFST) National Conference, Scotiabank Conference Centre, Niagara
Falls. CIFST’s 2012
conference is all about where “Innovation Meets Commercialization”. Plenary
sessions, workshops and technical sessions will explore the journey from
innovation to commercialization. What research is happening in Canada and North America?
What are the challenges and opportunities, the market and consumer
trends?
Local
/ Regional –
January 9 – Essex County 4-H Annual Awards Night and Sign up Night, Royal Canadian
Legion in Essex starting at 7:00 p.m.
The registration is $65 to become a member. If you are age 9 on January 1, 2011
to age 21 you are welcome to join. We offer a wide array of clubs that
include Dairy, Beef, Sheep, Poultry, Swine, Horse, Plowing, Sewing,
Baking, Art, Photography, Spice, Heritage and many more, there is something for
everyone. For more information you can go to www.ontario4-h.ca or email essex4-hontario@live.ca
, or call 519-987-4081.
January
15 – Chatham-Kent 4-H Toy Show and Sale, John D. Bradley Convention
Center, 565 Richmond Street, Chatham, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more
information call 519-352-8365 or email: cktoyshow@hotmail.com
January 28 – Precision Agriculture for your Farm, Engineering
Centre, Ridgetown Campus, Ridgetown. Cost: $195 (includes lunch)
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. This one-day course will provide a basic overview and
introduction to precision farming technology; the origins of GPS, different
precision Ag technologies and the importance of documentation. The
workshop leader will be Jamie McGrail and field practice will be using
equipment provided by the University
of Guelph, Ridgetown
Campus. To register call 519-674-1500 x 63590 or register
online at http://www.ridgetownc.uoguelph.ca/bdt/ce_registration.cfm?prog=erosioncontrol
February 11 -
Chatham-Kent 4-H Rally Night, University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus, Rudy Brown
Rural Development Building, Gym, 7:30 p.m., Call 519-352-2950 for more
information.
February 23 – South
Western Ontario Dairy Symposium, Woodstock
Fairgrounds, Woodstock.
For more information please visit: www.dairysymposium.com
TECHNICAL UPDATES
NEW MINISTER AND DEPUTY MINISTER FOR OMAFRA
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food
and Rural Affairs has had a new minister as of October. Ted McMeekin has been a
member of Provincial Parliament since 2000 and was formerly Minister of
Consumer Services, Minister of Government Services and Parliamentary Assistant
to the Minister of Education and to the Minister of Training, Colleges and
Universities. The MPP for Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale, Minister
McMeekin has a long and distinguished record of public service, both inside and
outside government. Minister McMeekin holds a Master of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University
where he served as Assistant Practicum Professor.
With
the retirement of Deputy Minister John Burke in early January, Fareed Amin
became the new Deputy Minister for the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs on December 12, 2011. Deputy
Minister Amin has previously been deputy minister in portfolios such as
municipal affairs, consumer services, economic development and trade,
intergovernmental affairs and others. He also served at Toronto city hall as deputy city manager from
2005 to 2007. He also brings to the post a degree in applied geography and
planning from the University
of Guyana, and a Master
of Public Administration from Queen’s University.
MINISTRY OF LABOUR ALERT
The MOL has issued an alert regarding “Oxygen-Limiting Silos”. Silos on
farming operations continue to be a major source of serious injuries and fatalities
in the workplaces covered by the Industrial program.
A recent farming fatality investigation and a recommendation for an alert from
the lead inspector, a new hazard alert dealing with the atmospheric hazards
associated with oxygen-limiting structures. This alert expands on the existing
information that is currently set out in the farming guidelines.
The hazard alert outlines some of the precautions in the farming sector for
workers may potentially be entering oxygen-deficient atmospheres in silos. Some
other associated hazards include flammable and explosive atmospheres, falls and
engulfment. The Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS) have further
information on their web-site on the hazards associated with silos under
formerly Farm Safety Association. More information on
WSPS is available at this web link: http://www.healthandsafetyontario.ca/bundles/wsps/index.html
MANURE – TACKLING THE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
By: Christine Brown, Nutrient Management Lead – Field Crops,
OMAFRA
When fertilizer prices start to increase so do the number of
questions asked about manure! Manure is a carefully guarded treasure – black
gold – for livestock producers that have figured out the nutrient and organic
matter value. However, this is a relatively new concept for many crop producers
that have access to manure or other organic materials.
Why bother with manure?
Manure is nutrient rich and organic matter rich. However, just as
with commercial fertilizers, manure must be managed to ensure the nutrients
stay where they were applied. In addition to the nutrients found in commercial
fertilizers (NPK), manure also has micro-nutrients, such as sulphur, zinc,
manganese and calcium, and micro-organisms (including some pathogens) that
benefit the soil and add diversity. Similar to commercial fertilizers, the
value is only as good as the distribution. Uniform application using calibrated
equipment is essential.
What is the difference between liquid and solid manure?
Apart from the obvious differences between liquid and solid
manures, the biggest difference is nutrient composition. Phosphorus tends to be
higher in solid manure, while potassium tends to be higher in liquid manure.
The nitrogen composition makes the nitrogen from liquid manure more like
commercial nitrogen sources, while solid manure nitrogen behaves almost as a
slow-release nitrogen form. As a result, liquid manure can supply over half of
a corn crop’s nitrogen needs, while most cattle, sheep, or horse solid manure
applications will require significant additional nitrogen.
When is the best time to apply manure?
Applying liquid manure before or into a growing crop is the best
method of maximizing nutrients while minimizing environmental impact.
Weather isn’t co-operating with my application plans. What are my
options?
Soils are saturated and field tiles are running at full capacity.
With a wet spring season and this fall’s continuing wet weather, many manure
storages are at, or close to capacity. A large acreage of corn is still
standing in the field and risk of field damage from soil compaction makes any
field work prohibitive, especially on heavier soils.
The following are a few options for manure application during a
wet autumn. However in doing so, risk of water contamination from subsurface
drainage systems and surface runoff must be considered.
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Is
this the year for custom application? A custom applicator with site specific or
GPS capabilities is able to map where manure has been applied and at what rate,
so that commercial fertilizer supplementation becomes easier next spring.
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Consider
alternative storage if available. Some neighbours may have sold their
livestock, but still have manure storage space that could be “rented”.
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Injection
of liquid manure is not a good option in wet soils. Wet soils smear more
easily, especially when combined with additional and concentrated liquids at
each injection point. Surface application onto crop residue or cover crops,
followed by tillage at the earliest opportunity, will cause the least amount of
compaction damage in wet soils.
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If
manure must be applied to snow covered fields, consider the soil under the
snow. If the soil is frozen under the snow cover, the risk of snow melt
combined with rain leading to contaminated runoff is high. Where will the
runoff move? The nutrients may not be where they were intended.
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Spread on fields
or parts of fields with the least slope. Ideally, start with fields where there
is no access to surface water. Water flow patterns are obvious in most fields
during continued wet periods. Take note of those areas and avoid manure
application where there is evidence of ponded water or “streams” through the
field.
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Keep your
distance from watercourses. Normally under good spreading conditions, the
recommended distance between liquid application and the watercourse is 13 meters
(40 ft). Under winter contingency applications, the separation distance should
be increased. In the nutrient management regulations, the minimum setback for
liquid manure application increases to 100 meters (330 ft) with winter
application where slope to the watercourse is greater than 3%.
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Surface inlets or
hickenbottoms act as a direct conduit to surface water. In a wet year, the risk
of water contaminated with manure moving through surface inlets increases.
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Keep application
rates as low as possible – 5,600 imperial gallons (6,800 US gal) is the
equivalent to ¼ inch (6 mm) evenly applied across spread width. Consider the
soil conditions at the time of application. If a quarter inch of rain fell in
one minute, would it runoff or move?
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For all manure
application options, monitoring is essential to ensure that contamination of
water sources does not occur. Just in case, the Spills Action Centre number is
1-800-268-6060. Murphy’s Law – if the farm’s contingency plan has been reviewed
in advance, it probably won’t be needed.
When
should manure be incorporated?
Manure
should be incorporated as quickly as possible after application. The key to
incorporation is having the nutrients distributed uniformly though the seedbed.
Injection is considered a form of incorporation. Injection is advantageous for
reducing odour and decreasing loss from volatilization, especially with
liquids.
How
much fertilizer value will manure have?
Fertilizer
value varies with manure type and livestock type. Feed rations, storage and
addition of bedding or waste water will influence the nutrients applied. It is
recommended that manure is sampled for nutrient analysis at the time of
application.
How
do I take a manure sample?
A
manure sample is easiest to obtain at the time of application. The best method
to know what nutrients were applied to the field is to take samples from
various loads during application and then mix the subsamples to obtain one
representative sample. If there is variation in the storage (not agitated or a
solid manure pile), taking a sample for each field where manure is applied will
give more accurate results and reveal how much variation there is in the
storage.
How
do I interpret an analysis?
A
manure analysis should include dry matter, total nitrogen, ammonium nitrogen
(NH4-N), phosphorus, and potassium. For solid manure, the carbon:nitrogen ratio
(C:N ratio) will also be useful, especially where bedding is used.
Nitrogen
Total
N – NH4-N = Organic N
Organic
N = slow release (20-30% available in year of application)
NH4-N
= quickly available (decreases as it remains un-incorporated)
Phosphorus
liquid:
(% P x 1.84) x 100 = lbs/1000 gal of P205 added to soil
solid:
(% P x 1.84) x 20 = lbs/ton of P205 added to soil.
Where
soil fertility levels are very low, only a portion of the phosphorus will be
available in the year of application.
Potash
liquid:
(% K x 1.08) x 100 = lbs/1000 gal of K20 added to soil
solid: (% K x 1.08) x 20 =
lbs/ton of K20 added to soil.
PROMOTIONAL DISTRIBUTION EXEMPTION: ONTARIO WINERIES
As proposed in the 2011 Ontario Budget, the act has been amended to
authorize a limited exemption from beer and wine taxes on Ontario
beer manufacturers’, licensees of brew pubs’, and wineries’ promotional
distributions of beer, wine and wine coolers inOntario without charge.
Normally, beer manufacturers, licensees of brew pubs and wineries are
required to pay the beer and wine taxes on these types of distributions as
deemed purchasers of their own products.
The changes complement the marketing initiatives of the Ontario Wine
Strategy and Ontario Craft Brewers Strategy. The exemption is retroactive to
July 1, 2010, and is pro-rated for the length of time in the annual period that
the beer manufacturer, brew pub or winery carries on its business. http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/bwt/0711w.html
AN IMPORTANT FOLLOW-UP MESSAGE ABOUT FARM BUNKHOUSES
Earlier this year we told you about an important change that was made to
the Assessment Act by the Government of Ontario involving farm
bunkhouses. In December of 2010, they announced that eligible farm bunkhouses
would be taxed at the farm property class rate beginning January 1, 2011.
Over the last few months, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation
(MPAC) has been working with a number of farm organizations across the province
to ensure that farmers are aware of the regulation change and identify any bunkhouses
that are eligible under the new criteria. In the coming weeks,
property owners with eligible bunkhouses will receive two separate
communications from MPAC:
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A letter advising· them that their bunkhouse qualifies
for the farm property class rate; and -
An Amended Notice· to reflect this change for the 2011
tax year.
In addition, MPAC will also notify the corresponding municipalities so
that they can make the appropriate adjustments to the property taxes.
MPAC is committed to ensuring that all eligible bunkhouses are captured
and identified in the farm property class. If you think that your bunkhouse may
be eligible under the new criteria and you have not received any communication
from MPAC, we encourage you to contact us at 1 866 296-MPAC (6722) Monday to
Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. One of our Customer Service
Representatives will be pleased to assist you. To review the Regulation, please
visit: www.mpac.ca/pages_english/pdf/BunkhouseUpdateAugust_2.pdf
MAINTAINING FARM BUILDINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY – By Wayne Du, OMAFRA
As the harvest season is winding down it is time for producers
to think about farm building maintenance before the winter arrives. Proper farm
building maintenance is a key to a successful pest control program, which plays
an important role for food safety. Pests that inhabit farm buildings can cause
contamination of food products. Here are two simple steps for getting the job
done.
Conduct a building and pest assessment by checking for
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cracks
or openings around the foundations, walls, door frames and under doors -
missing
or broken screens for vents, eaves and windows -
broken
roof, wall and siding -
signs
of pests, including droppings, nesting and feeding opportunities, burrows, gnaw
marks, sounds and odours inside and around buildings -
any
other potential routes of entry by pests
Make repairs to prevent entry by
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sealing
cracks or openings around the foundations, walls, door frames and under doors -
repairing
broken windows, walls, siding and roof -
installing
screens for vents, eaves and windows
Making repairs as you go is the easiest way to keep up to date
on building maintenance. As the harvest season comes to an end, schedule in
some time to do your repairs.
FARM PETS AND FOOD SAFETY – By Don Blakely, OMAFRA
Even though we have great affection for our farm pets, when it comes to
food safety we have to realize they can be an issue. Both farm cats and dogs
are carriers of pathogens and parasites and can pass those on when in contact
with food products. For example, many farm cats eat rodents which can
contaminate their feces with pathogens and parasites and their cleaning habits
keep the cycle of pathogens moving through their bodies. If you produce ready
to eat food products farm cats must be prevented from walking on such
particularly when food products are in storage. Farm dogs can also present food
safety issues as they can pick up pathogens when walking through the barn or
from eating things like calf manure. Dogs that eliminate their waste in field
production areas present a food safety risk as it can then contaminate produce
it lands on or be stepped on by workers and tracked about the area further
spreading the pathogens. So if you are concerned about marketing safe fresh
farm produce, keep farm pets out of the areas where you grow, process, store
and sell your produce.
SANITIZING FARM AND PRODUCTION FACILITY EQUIPMENT - By Colleen Haskins,
OMAFRA
As part of your on-farm food safety program, you need to have a cleaning
and sanitizing program (supported by detailed records) for equipment used in
the production of food products. There are many available options to you
for sanitizing your equipment; however you should always refer to the CFIA’s
list of approved materials for which sanitizing products are suitable for the
intended use. To access this list, follow these steps:
- Go to http://www.inspection.gc.ca
- Choose “food”
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Choose “packaging materials and non-food chemical
products” - Choose “the reference listing …..”
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Under ‘categories’ select “sanitizers” from the
drop-down list - Under ‘sub-categories’ choose “general”
- Click “submit”
(you can use this process for any of the items located in the list –
construction and packaging materials, etc.).
EMERGENCY MANAGeMENT
ARE YOU READY FOR WINTER?
We all travel and can be caught as the weather
changes. Let’s do our best to be ready for that.
- Enter your CAA, towtruck
business and other important phone numbers on your phone. - Keep a phone charger in your
car in case you need to make an emergency call - Dress for winter and leave a
bag of scarves, mitts, toques, sweaters, toothbrush etc in your vehicle - Carry some grit or kitty litter
in the trunk. These are helpful for traction if you get stuck. Along with
that, carry a shovel (the fold-up ones make great Christmas gifts) - Have a flashlight, candle,
matches, water, chocolate or granola bars, first aid kit, blankets in your
vehicle. - Have a map in your glovebox –
your GPS may not work - Keep your gas gauge above half
full and carry extra windshield de-icer in your trunk - Above all, don’t strike out on
the road if the weather is bad. Stay home or stay put until it
clears.
PROGRAMS and SERVICES
Les programmes, les services
et les ressources du ministère de l’Agriculture, de l’Alimentation et des
Affaires rurales de l’Ontario sont également disponibles en français.
.opep.ca
AGRICORP
2011 RMP market prices now available
Pre-harvest
market prices are now available for 2011 RMP: Grains and
Oilseeds. Payments for this pricing period will be made on canola and spring
grain by the end of December. Post-harvest market prices will be available in
June 2012.
Interim payment applications available for AgriStability
If you are experiencing financial
pressure and you participate in AgriStability, help is at hand. You can ask
Agricorp to place your 2010 application in priority sequence, and you can apply
for an interim payment for the 2011 program year. An interim payment provides
half of your estimated 2011 AgriStability benefit before the end of your tax
year. To apply for an interim payment, download an application at: http://www.agricorp.com/en-ca/Programs/AgriStability/Pages/Forms.aspx,
or contact Agricorp for a printed application.
SEIZING THE OPPORTUNITIES AT THE SOUTHWEST AGRICULTURAL CONFERENCE
“Seizing the Opportunities” is what organizers of the 19th
Annual Southwest Agricultural Conference hope growers will do at their upcoming
event. Conference co-chair & Oxford County Soil and Crop representative,
Ian Mayberry is convinced 2012 will be an exciting year for field crop growers
and the conference is an opportunity not to be missed.
“Global economic instability and declining global grain stocks will
provide us with both risk and opportunity. The Southwest Agricultural
Conference continues to supply us with the latest information we need to remain
competitive and prosperous” says Mayberry. Helping attendees seize the
opportunity are feature speakers: Dr. Patrick Moore, “The Sensible
Environmentalist” and Michele Payn‑Knoper, “Celebrating Agriculture”.
Conference organizers note that by registering now, participants will
enjoy lower fees and be eligible to win prizes. On-line registrants qualify to
win an automotive GPS unit. Early bird discounts and draws end December 2,
2011.
Field crop producers, agribusiness representatives, researchers and
students can find the full conference brochure in the November 8th
edition of the Ontario Farmer. Or, www.southwestagconference.ca
has all the topics with expert speakers on “Seizing the Opportunities” in field
crop management and farm profitability.
GROWER
PESTICIDE SAFETY COURSES – LEARN AND CERTIFY ONLINE
New
this year! You can take the Grower Pesticide Safety Course though the internet.
Four
courses are scheduled for this year:
January
30, February 27, March 19, and April 16.
The
course takes place over five days. You need to participate every day. You need
to be competent in the use of a computer, have a high speed connection and be a
self-directed learner.
What
Will The Course Be Like?
Each
day you will need to login to class, and be prepared to discuss pesticide
topics with your classmates, and complete each day’s learning activities.
Before the class starts, visit our web site, www.opep.ca
under the “Learning” tab to:
- View
the presentations.
- Read
the manual chapters.
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Practice your understanding by completing questions.
- Watch
the videos.
You
need to prepare for class by learning the information in each chapter. The
more you learn before you begin the course, the easier it will be for you to
participate and complete the learning activities.
You
are evaluated on each day’s learning activities and your participation in
discussions with your classmates and the instructor. You must submit each day’s
learning activities before 12 noon of the next day. The activities contribute
to your overall certification grade for a possible total grade of 100%. You
need a grade of 75% or greater to successfully complete the course for
certification. The course is open to you for two weeks so you can view your
grades.
Computer
Skills and Equipment
It
is your responsibility to have access to the technology for accessing the
course. You are expected be competent in the use of the internet and know how
to use email as you will be navigating and searching the internet,
corresponding with other students in your class and using web-based
conferencing. The course works best when you use Internet Explorer or Safari.
You need a high speed connection to enroll in this course. For our video
conference on Monday at 7:30 pm, your computer should be equipped with a
microphone, speakers, and a web cam.
Interested?
Call
us (1-800-652-8573) to register.
ONTARIO VINEYARD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (OVIP)
Intake 2 of the Ontario Vineyard Improvement Program (OVIP) is now
open. Applications are being accepted on a first come, first served basis
and can be submitted in person at the Ridgetown, Brighton, Vineland, Simcoe and
Guelph offices, by mail, fax or by email.
The Intake will remain open until March 31, 2012 or until funding is
fully allocated. For contact information or further information about the
program requirements and documents please visit the website at www.ontario.ca/improvingvineyards.
FARM$MART CONFERENCE AND BEEF SYMPOSIUM
Plans are well underway for the 2012 FarmSmart Conference and farmers
and agri-business personnel will want to circle Saturday, January 21, 2012 on
their calendar and be sure to attend the always popular event.
Since its inception in 1998 the leading-edge topics and dynamic speakers
assembled by FarmSmart organizers have continued to draw a larger audience with
each successive event and this year’s conference did not disappoint, with over
900 farmers, agri-business representatives, faculty and students gathering at
the University of Guelph’s Rozanski Hall in January 2011 for the largest
FarmSmart Conference to date.
Throughout the daylong event conference delegates will be able to custom
design their agenda from the over 50 sessions topics focusing on business,
livestock, field crops, energy and the environment, computer applications,
global perspectives and general agricultural themes. Sessions run concurrently
through the six time slots, with delegates convening for the afternoon keynote
address of special guest speaker Guido Hoener, editor of Top Agrar, Germany’s
leading monthly farm magazine (circulation approximately 112,000 copies) who
will headline as the conference keynote speaker.
Other international speakers confirmed include: Ken Ferrie, an
independent consultant and co-founder of Crop- Tech Consulting in Illinois; and
Virgil Robinson, an outstanding fundamental and technical analyst with over 35
years experiences whose analysis of commodity market activity is highly
regarded on the national American speaking circuit.
Leland (Lee) Leachman of Leachman Cattle, in Coloradois the keynote speaker for the Beef
Symposium, held in conjunction with the FarmSmart Conference, speaking on “The
Ten Game Changers for Livestock Production in 2020.” Leachman Cattle is
respected worldwide as a leader in objective selection criteria and composite
cattle production.
The 14th anniversary edition of FarmSmart Conference featuring the Beef
Symposium will be held Saturday, January 21st at Rozanski Hall, University of Guelph. Registration begins at
8:15 a.m. and the first session is scheduled to begin promptly at 9 a.m.
Information and program updates for the conference will be posted online at www.uoguelph.ca/farmsmart and on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/GHSCIA. Look for
the official conference brochure distributed in the Tues. Jan. 3, 2012 edition
of Ontario Farmer.
The conference is a joint project of the Golden Horseshoe and Heartland
Regional Soil and Crop Improvement Associations, in partnership with the
Ontario Agricultural College (OAC), the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food
and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) and various agri-business partners.
Central Ontario Agricultural
Conference 2012
“Building a Better Farm Business” is what organizers of the Central
Ontario Agricultural Conference hope farmers will do as a result of attending
their upcoming event. Chairman John Miller is convinced 2012 will be an
exciting year for livestock producers and field crop growers. The
conference is an opportunity not to be missed.
The planning committee has worked hard to continue to offer a top notch
educational program and tradeshow. There are local, provincial and
international speakers that will be of interest to horse, crop, maple syrup,
farm fresh, organic, poultry and livestock farmers. The Central Ontario
Agricultural Conference continues to provide the latest information we need to
remain competitive and profitable. The trade
show is an important part of the event with about 40 agribusinesses
participating. This is a chance to talk to industry experts one on one. Keynote
speakers over the 3 days include John DePutter, Ian Cumming, Dr. Julie Munro
and Fred Below. For a full list of speakers and program on “Building a
Better Farm Business” please visit the website at www.centralontarioagconference.ca
By pre-registering on line now, participants will enjoy a discounted
price of $30.00 per person which includes one day of the conference and a hot
meal at noon. Early registration ends December 31, 2011. Farmers
and agribusiness representatives can find the full conference brochure in the
December edition of the Farm View.
This January 4th , 5th, and 6th 2012, attend Central Ontario
Agricultural Conference at Georgian
College, Barrie
Campus. This conference has been made possible through the dedicated work
of a volunteer committee chaired by John Miller of Creemore and many program
sponsors and supporters. We hope to see you there.
For more information, contact: Connie Brown, tel: 705-726-9300 ext 1224,
or email: scfa@drlogick.com
CANADIAN AGRICULTURAL ADAPTATION PROGRAM (CAAP)
The Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (CAAP) is
a five-year (2009-2014), $163 million program with the objective of
facilitating the agriculture, agri-food, and agri-based products sector’s
ability to seize opportunities, to respond to new and emerging issues, and to
pathfind and pilot solutions to new and ongoing issues in order to help it
adapt and remain competitive.
Launched as a successor to the Advancing Canadian
Agriculture and Agri-Food (ACAAF) program, CAAP will continue to support
industry-led initiatives at the national, regional and multi-regional levels.
Regionally the Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC) will receive $28.1 million
over the five years to deliver Ontario’s
CAAP funding. CAAP’s goal is to support industry-led approaches and solutions
that allow the sector to quickly adapt to changes, respond to emerging issues
and capture new opportunities.
Eligible Projects: CAAP funds projects that align with
priorities identified by industry and/or government by focusing on the
following: Seizing opportunities is meant to take advantage of a situation or
circumstance to develop a new idea, product, niche, or market opportunity to
the benefit of the sector. Responding to new and emerging issues is meant to
address issues that were not of concern previously, or were not known about at
all. Issues vary considerably throughout Canada because of soil conditions,
climate and the level of development of the sector. Pathfinding and piloting
solutions to new and ongoing issues is meant to test ways of dealing with new
issues, or find new ways to deal with existing issues. Under CAAP, this
is done in two ways: Pathfinding means looking at different options to prepare
the sector to face the future and remain competitive. Piloting means the
testing of ideas or approaches to see if it is effective enough to use in
everyday applications in the sector.
Collective Outcomes: The CAAP will encourage and
support collaborative efforts or collective outcome projects which demonstrate
greater industry collaboration amongst national, multi-regional and regional
stakeholders. Collective Outcome projects could include the participation of:
National organizations, working in collaboration with provincial/territorial
groups; and a minimum of two provincial or territorial councils. Collective
Outcome project proposals must: be consistent with CAAP objectives, principles
and criteria; address an issue that crosses beyond the boundaries of one province
or territory; involve as many collaborators/partners and related CAAP Industry
Councils as possible and should encourage the involvement of a national
organization, where applicable; and disseminate the project results to a
broadly-based targeted audience.
Ineligible Activities: The list of ineligible
activities includes, but is not limited to, the following: Project activities
intended to directly influence/lobby governments; Advertisement, promotion
and/or awareness activities that brand one region, commodity, and/or product
over another; Information sharing and/or general awareness activities (such as
symposiums, meetings, tradeshows or conferences) unless they are
components of a broader project and are intended to
contribute to and/or disseminate project results; Activities that are deemed to
be part of normal business practice for any recipient; Normal commercial
expansion (e.g., enlarging operational facilities); Basic research; Activities
undertaken at the commercialization phase for a product, process or technology;
Support for university or research chairs; Support for speakers at general
meetings that do not address an issue related to the project; International
marketing and promotion; and The testing of food or other agricultural product on
humans (human clinical trials). Any project costs incurred before the reception
of a completed application form at AAC’s office are not eligible for
reimbursement. http://www.adaptcouncil.org/e/current-programs/caap.php
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION PILOT PROGRAM (DTAPP)
http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/ibp/irap/digital-technology-adoption/dtapp-index.html
If you’re a small to medium-sized company thinking about introducing
digital technologies to improve productivity, you may want to look into the
federal government’s $80-million Digital Technology Adoption Pilot Program (DTAPP). Under the
new program, announced in November, eligible incorporated companies with less
than 500 employees may receive advisory services to help with the assessment,
digital technology implementation and evaluation processes, plus up to $99,999
of non-repayable funding. For example, companies might introduce digital
technology into production lines, workflow processes, supply chains or customer
management systems.The three-year program runs from October 2011 to March 31,
2014 and is being delivered through the National Research Council of Canada’s
(NRC) Industrial Research Assistance Program utilizing their extensive network
of technical advisors. Their advisors will be helping eligible companies navigate all aspects of the
digital adoption process, from concept to product, providing technical and
business advice, referrals and other innovation services as needed. Eligible
costs include labour, contractors, travel, feasibility and other studies, plus
training. Non-eligible costs include computer hardware and off-the-shelf
software. To contact DTAPP, call toll-free at 1-855-453-3940.
AGRICULTURAL INNOVATION PROGRAM (AIP)
A $50-million federal program has just been launched to help accelerate the
pace of innovation and support the commercialization of new products,
technologies and services in the agricultural and agri-food sectors. The
Agricultural Innovation Program (AIP), announced November 10, 2011 by
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada,
is promoting economic growth, productivity and the sectors’ competitiveness.
The fund is focused on two streams:
1) The Knowledge Creation and Transfer stream, which has two components, is
intended to speed up the transfer of knowledge, technologies and science-based
research to the sector and to foster new market opportunities. Both
not-for-profit and for-profit organizations can apply for up to $4 million per
project of non-repayable funding.
2) The Commercialization stream supports the successful commercialization of
agriculture, agri-food and agri-based innovations. Interest-free, repayable
funding of up to 50 per cent of eligible project costs to a maximum of $10
million per project is available. For-profit companies, co-operatives and
Aboriginal groups can apply.
Potential applicants are encouraged to review the application process, the
program checklist and to fill out their applications as soon as possible, since
all eligible projects must be completed by March 31, 2013.
Further details on the Agricultural Innovation Program are available
online.
Agricultural
Innovation Program: http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1320767853009&lang=eng
Application
process: http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1320779284716&lang=eng
Program
Checklist: http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1320782938241&lang=eng
FOOD PROCESSOR EVENTS TO ASSESS, TACKLE INDUSTRY
CHALLENGES
The Alliance of Ontario Food
Processors (AOFP), the non-profit organization of food and beverage processing
companies, is taking to the road. It’s hosting two events in January designed
to provide processors with the latest information, education, resources
and business tools to excel in a changing world. The day-long events are
targeting everyone from CEOs and human resources, to management and operations
and will provide an opportunity to meet fellow industry members. The events are
arranged in a modular fashion, which means people can come for the full day or
attend specific segments. For more information check the AOFP website at http://www.aofp.ca/Events/Default.aspx
or contact Julie
Stalford at 519-650-3741 or email jstalford@aofp.ca.
When: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 (8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
Where: Brockville
When: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 (8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
Where:Leamington
FARMSTART PROGRAMS – For more
information about FarmStart and the programs we offer visit the FarmStart.ca
link here: http://www.farmstart.ca/
FARM CREDIT CANADA (FCC) – FREE WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE – FCC offers quite a variety of FREE business learning opportunities that
may be of interest to you. Follow the link for goal setting and action
planning, among a longer list of financial management workshops:
http://www.fcc-fac.ca/en/LearningCentre/workshops_e.asp#level-connection-13
OMAFRA FOOD SAFETY WORKSHOPS – “Mix
and Match Workshops” – Select from a range of food safety topics to create a
workshop day tailored to your producer organizations’ specific
needs. One on One Sessions – Review and discuss specific food
safety plans and issues directly with a food safety advisor in Guelph. Contact:
Toll Free: 1-877-424-1300, E-mail: advantage@ontario.ca,
or click: www.ontario.ca/foodsafety
BALE WRAP AND PLASTIC GROUND MULCH FILM RECYCLING OPPORTUNITY
Evolution Biopolymers Inc. (EBI), Cambridge, Ontario
and Switch Energy, Clinton Ontario are ready for commercial scale collection
and recycling of Agricultural Film Waste – Bale Wrap Silage Film and Plastic
Mulch Film. Finding the proper avenue for the recycling of agricultural plastic
films such as those used in bale wrap (used to protect livestock feed) and
plastic ground mulch film (used in vegetable production) has long been an issue
for farmers in Ontario
striving to be more environmentally conscious. Now EBI will be able to provide
a solution that is both simple and economic for farmers and at the same time
produce recycled polymers for plastics manufactures here inOntario.
Ready to Collect!
Following the launch of a pilot bale wrap collection project with eight
farmers, in Brant County, launched about two month ago, EBI is ready to
engage with multiple farmers and Counties/Municipalities in Ontario to begin collection of bale wrap and
plastic mulch film on a commercial scale. The company would welcome the
opportunity of meeting with:
- Municipal Environmental Specialists to discuss how EBI could work with
the municipal collection centres to collect and pick up bale wrap.
- Dairy farmers, (users of bale wrap)
- Vegetable growers (users of plastic mulch film)
EBI has developed some training techniques to make it easy for farmers
to participate in this collection program and are open-minded in terms of how
different municipalities and the different farming habits may call for more
customized approaches for collection that make business sense for both
partners.
Please Contact Don Nott: 1-519-482-7439 for more information or to
arrange a meeting.
4-H FUTURE LEADERS IN ACTION
Attention: Current 4-H youth ages
16-21
Future Leaders In Action (FLIA) is an advanced level
interactive leadership development opportunity that will combine leadership
training and fun activities for a four-day, three-night experience participants
will never forget. The leadership training modules will surround facilitation
skills, group development and dynamics, teambuilding activities, high ropes
courses, group initiatives and more.
Deadline: January 26, 2012
Download Registration Form http://www.4-hontario.ca/youth/opportunities/camps-conferences/flia.aspx
Event Date: March 10 – 13, 2012
Location: Camp Kawartha, Peterborough,
ON
Participant cost is only $200.00 + HST = $226.00, for
a program valued at over $500.00!
This is a first come, first serve program and only 50
delegates are able to attend each year. Volunteer at this 4-H Ontario
Provincial Opportunity as a Facilitator or
Chaperone; more detail available at the link above. For more information please
contact 4-H Ontario’s
Senior Manager, Programming programming@4-hontario.ca
or phone 1-877-410-6748 or 519-824-0101 x.472
RESOURCES
FACTSHEETS and PUBLICATIONS
- To order OMAFRA factsheets and publications:
-
Visit any OMAFRA Resource Centre / Northern Ontario
Regional Office or Service Ontario location -
Visit the Service Ontario website at: www.serviceontario.ca/publications
or call 1-800-668-9938 -
Visit the OMAFRA website at: www.ontario.ca/omafra or contact the Agricultural
Information Contact Centre by calling: 1-877-424-1300
New factsheets:
11-045: TSSA Field Approval of Oil-Fired Maple Syrup Evaporators; New
11-043: An Overview of Organic Pork Production; replaces 07-027
11-005: Farm Pesticide Storage Facility; which should be recycled.
The 2012 Foodland Ontario Calendar is now available!
- This year’s calendar features 12 new and exciting
family-friendly recipes that feature fresh Ontario foods. Visit http://foodland.gov.on.ca/english/calendar/2012/index.html
to see the new recipes!
2011 Performance trials Reports Now
Available:
- 2011 Soybean Variety Trials are available from
the Ontario Oil and Protein Seed Crop Committee at: http://www.gosoy.ca/OSVT_2011_Report.pdf
-
2011 Ontario Winter
Wheat Performance Trials from the Ontario Cereal Crops Committee are available
on-line at: www.gocereals.ca
- The 2011 Hybrid Corn Performance Trials Report, produced
by the Ontario Corn Committee (OCC), is now available at: http://www.gocorn.net/v2006/CornReports/2011cornreport/2011performancetrials.html
Growers who are unable to access the trial results from the
website, may call OMAFRA’s Agricultural Information Contact Centre at
1-877-424-1300 or email: ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca
Farm Equipment on the Highway
The Farm Guide
has been developed to provide general information and clarification for the
laws that apply to farm equipment and select provisions that apply to farm
trucks. Representatives from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and its
partners have provided input into the development of the guide to ensure that
questions from the farming community have been addressed. This guide is
intended to help the farming community better understand their legal
obligations under the law. Enforcement officers may also use this guide
BLOGS AND PODCASTS
OMAFRA Swine Team Podcasting site
The
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) has developed
a swine team podcasting website, which provides access to timely information
and topics presented at various meetings, conferences and seminars. New
podcasts will be posted bi-weekly and provide the full presentation of speakers
from events such as the London Swine Conference and Big Bug Day. The site also
includes helpful information about using podcasts, and how to subscribe.
To view these podcasts, go to:
http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/swine/podcasts/index.html
Cropline
Cropline is a province-wide, toll-free, phone service on crop
management tips, herbicide recommendations and pest alerts produced twice a
week in season. The number to call is 1-888-449-0937. Leave a message for
OMAFRA’s field crop specialists, and they’ll do their best to address it on the
next Cropline. If you’d rather listen to the Cropline on your computer or MP3
player, you can subscribe to our Cropline Podcast!
http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/cropline/index.html
AMI INDUSTRY COLLABORATORS HAVE A NEW BLOG
Wendell & Maude, AMI Farm Business Management Industry
Collaborators, are pleased to share their new blog with you. Their collaborator
blog will discuss subjects directly related to your farm business and will
create a forum for your input, questions and feedback.
On the web at: http://www.takeanewapproach.ca/farmers/industry-blog.aspx
E-LETTERS
The following are some of the “Electronic Newsletters” are available
From OMAFRA online:
Ag Business Update http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/busdev/news/index.html
Crop PestNewsletter http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/croppest/
Horse News and Views http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/horses/news.html
Animal Health Newsletter http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/ceptor/news.html
Vegetable Newsletter www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/hort/news/news_vegview.html
OntarioBerryGrower http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/hort/news/news_berrygrower.html
Pork News and Views Newsletter http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/swine/news.html
Hort Matters Newsletter http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/hort/news/news_hortmatt.html
ONOrganic http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/organic/news/news-organic.html
Foodland Ontariohttp://www.foodland.gov.on.ca/
for some great recipes using Ontario’s
products
PHONE LINES AND WEBSITES
- OMAFRA Website: www.ontario.ca/omafra
-
Agricultural Information Contact Centre:
1-877-424-1300 or e-mail ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca - Nutrient Management Line: 1-866-242-4460 or e-mail nman.omafra@ontario.ca
-
Growing Forward Information Line:
1-888-479-3931 or e-mail growingforward@ontario.ca - Rural Line – 1-888-588-4111
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The Farm Line: 1-888-451-2903 - A confidential
telephone emotional support and referral service provided to farmers and farm
families inOntario -
Other Key Service Contacts can be added at the
editor’s discretion
ONTARIOFRESH.CA
Ontariofresh.ca is
ready for you! The full beta site of Ontariofresh.ca is now
live! This website is a great new (and free) marketing and networking tool. The
strictly business-to-business website is designed to help you grow your
business by connecting with anyone who buys or sells Ontario food. With close to 1,000 users
already registered, the site is filled with opportunities.
Visit Ontariofresh.ca
today to explore, create or update your profile, and start doing business with
other players in the Ontario
local food value chain! If you have any comments or questions about the site,
or need help creating your profile, just email info@ontariofresh.ca.
ONTARIO BIO-PRODUCTS
LISTING ADDS VALUE & HELPS IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES
Information currently available on Ontariobioproducts (bioenergy,
biochemicals, biomaterials) companies and others associated with the sector is
scattered and comprehensive databases are not publicly available.
OMAFRA’s Agriculture Development Branch specialists receive regular requests
from growers, clients and government looking for industry and company
information. As a result, an inventory of suppliers has been taken to help
industry and other stakeholders make new connections throughout the value chain
and accelerate the growth of the bioproducts industry in Ontario. The listing gives Ontario farmers the chance to explore new
opportunities, diversify market options and become globally competitive.
There is significant interest building in Ontario-grown biomass crops,
with growers, biomass end-users and entrepreneurs for renewable energy and
other bioproduct applications looking to make connections. The new Bioproducts
Sector Listing gives stakeholders access to other contacts within the industry
so they can identify areas of collaboration along the value chain. A listing
has been developed containing the names of biomass seed and planting material
suppliers, biomass pellet and equipment manufacturers and biomass fuel pellet
suppliers. The listing allows the user to search by supplier or input and can
be accessed here:
Biomass Pelletizing, Heating and Combustion Equipment
Manufacturers/Suppliers http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/resource/biomass-equip.htm
Biomass Crop Seed/Planting Material Suppliers http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/resource/biomass.htm
Biomass Fuel Pellet Suppliers http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/resource/biomass-fuel.htm
Contact: Mahendra Thimmanagari, by email, at: Mahendra.Thimmanagari@ontario.ca
NEW ORGANIC ONLINE TOOLS
With support from OCO, EFO and the Agricultural
Management Institute (AMI), COG PWW is creating new tools and programs to
strengthen the organic farming sector.
Organic Produce Price Tracker Live
Throughout the year, you will be able to visit www.OrganicPriceTracker.ca to
search for farmers’ market and wholesale/bulk prices for certified organic
produce in your region of sale. The project is still looking for farms to
participate by providing their prices, particularly wholesale or bulk prices.
Your farm will not be identified and you will be supporting a project that
benefits the organic farming community as a whole, especially new farmers.
Please contact COG PWW if you would like to get involved.
Certified Organic Seed Database Set for November
Release
An online searchable database will feature certified
organic seed varieties for produce and field crops, making the annual,
labour-intensive task of sourcing organic seed easier for farmers. COG PWW is
seeking to form a bit of a farm advisory group to review this tool as it
develops. If you are interested in participating, please contact them.
Transition to Organic Advisor Program
COG piloted this program in their area in 2010 and
will not only be continuing to offer the service free of charge for 2011-12,
but also expanding the coverage area to all ofOntario.
Learn more about the program on their website at http://www.cogwaterloo.ca/growOrganic.php#handsonContent
Janet
Janet Campbell
Client Service Representative
OMAFRA
Ridgetown Resource Centre
120 Main Street
East
Ridgetown,OntarioN0P 2C0
Ph: 519-674-1692
Fax: 519-674-1564
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