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Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announces import beef levy in Morewood

Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz was in Morewood on July 30th at the O’Brien Beef Farm to make an announcement of a new import levy of $1 per head that will applied to importers. The goal of the levy is to provide more funding for research, promotion and market development activities on domestic and imported beef. (See story on page 5.)

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Ready for harvest: Petersens’ new elevator D by Nelson Zandbergen AgriNews Staff Writer ALMENY — ThEY’rE ENTEr-

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A collection of four storage bins, a wet bin and a load-out bin rise into the sky in a field just east of their farmhouse on Dalmeny Rd., where the Petersens preside over their concerns from the kitchen table, hub of the family operation. The new project at Petersen Custom Farming Inc. is nearing completion this mid-summer morning in late July, with workers at the grain-handling site still toiling over the installation of weigh scales. “We started construction in mid-April, and the scales are going in today,� says Ivan, who worked many years at the nearby Petersen’s Turf Farm — founded by his Danish-born father — before he and Darlene struck off on their own to become dairy farmers with a milking herd of just 17 in 1996. The operation has evolved and expanded considerably since then. “We kept growing, purchasing land when it was available.� They bought cattle and quota, too. Today, they run a production herd of 100 and crop 1,400 acres of land — 900 of which they own. Ivan explains they saw the benefits of building storage to accommodate their own needs, which drove the decision to make a business of it. They began talking about entering the grain-handling field a couple of years ago. “We have our licence to deal grain and our elevator’s licence is supposed to be here tomorrow,� he says with a tone of satisfaction. The new facility “will be ready to go by the first of September,� he adds. No stranger to meeting and foreseeing the needs of an agricultural client base, the owners know there’s a demand for crop storage space generally, including in their own back yard. “I

think there’s a need for it locally,� remarks Ivan, pointing out the nearest elevator is about 15 km away. “Hopefully, we can save some people some trucking costs because they can draw it [corn and soybean] here themselves.� “We talked to some other people in the neigh-

bourhood, and they thought there was a need for it.â€? Working with many brokers, they intend to offer forward contracting to farmers with crops to sell. “I’m not going to get into the puts and calls ‌ There’s too much volatility in the market right now,â€? he Continued on page 3

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Petersen Continued from the front The couple say they’d like to do more than fill the new facility to its 5,000plus tonne capacity once harvest rolls around. “In our first year, if we could flip it one and a half times, I’d be happy,” suggests Ivan, who admits to having an “aggressive” streak when it comes to finding

business opportunities. The operation currently employees seven to eight people, including truck drivers. “We have two tractor trailers, a set of trains, and an end-dump,” he says, giving an impromptu inventory of the transport side of the business. The couple’s 25-year-old son, Jarrett, works in the dairy operation. Custom planting and harvesting — they own a Case IH combine — was

added to the mix seven or years ago. With their services to other farmers now making the leap into storage this fall, “our own corn will probably always come off last,” admits Ivan. “But then there are days we’ll be combining when maybe other people can’t.” The grand opening of their new elevator is set for Sat., Aug. 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Ivan Petersen (photo left) stands in front of the new licensed elevator facility that Petersen Custom Farming is building at Dalmeny.

Give priority to trade: Ontario Pork supported by PFO

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With the inherent suggestion that Ottawa’s current approach is the precise opposite, Ontario Pork members passed a resolution last March declaring that supply management “has adverse effects on the non-supply managed commodities in achieving world trade deals”. It concludes by resolving to “work wherever possible to address this inequity.” Originating with the Grey Bruce Pork Producers, the resolution also urges the provincial organization to cooperate with other nonsupply-managed groups to “push or let the government know we strongly support trade even if it means the supply managed commodities have to give up something.” The Practical Farmers of Ontario expressed support for the stance just last month. “The PFO does not want to see barriers put in the way of farmers receiving

the best possible price for their goods either locally or internationally, for this reason the PFO is supportive of the Ontario Pork resolution that calls on the federal government to not throw the rest of agriculture under the bus in regard to international trade, simply because the supply managed sector is unwilling to make some concessions to ensure the rest of agriculture has the market access they require,” the PFO says in an emailed statement received July 10. “A prosperous vibrant farm community is inclusive and should work to ensure all farmers are rewarded fairly and equitably, not just certain privileged sectors. The PFO understands that well paying export markets help to maintain and keep up the domestic price for farm products here at home in this country and also help to decrease the amount of tax dollars spent on farm subsidy programs.” The PFO further calls for a federal inquiry on supply management’s “negative effect” on small farms and consumers. In an accompanying message, PFO President said his organization has decided to back the resolution “to make sure that it receives the attention that it deserves from Ontario Pork’s board of directors.”

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Andrew Vander Meulen (second from left) was presented the A.C. “Whitey” Thompson Award at the 2012 World Dairy Expo. Below: Avonlea CF Giggle’s Gypsy Rose-VG89 (max) 2-09 143d 6877 386 5.6% 269 3.9% PROJ Daughter of Alexvale Made Me Giggle EX96 Grand Champion at WDE and RAWF 2008 Full Sister to the sire “GT Balls of FIRE” She is on extensive flush program at the farm.

AVONLEA GENETICS, INC., Brighton, Ontario Three Generations: Featherstone, Livock and Vander Meulen Bred and/or Owned 202 All-Canadian nominated Jerseys (43 were All-Canadian, 29 Reserve, and 25 Honorable Mention) Classification: 14 EX, 39 VG, 1 GP, none lower Herd Production Average: 6290 kg 331 kg BF 5.3% 239kg PR 3.8 2012 Herd SCC Average.: 106,000 Three generations built Avonlea Genetics, Inc., Brighton, Ontario on three dominant cow families: Kitty, Robin and Ginger. In fact, Giggle, their Grand Champion at the 2008 Royal (RAWF) and Expo (WDE), was a product of the Ginger family and has a promising daughter Gypsy Rose on flush at the farm and son Fire at the stud.

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Are neonicotinoid pesticides to blame for deaths of honey bees?

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Alvin Runnalls is a hobby beekeeper just outside of Winchester. He has been doing it for more than 35 years. Runnalls has heard the stories but isn’t sure to what extent the relationship is between neonicotinoids and honey bees. “I am not really sure at this point. I suspect there is some truth to it. I have read studies that say yes neonicotinoids are to blame and others no. But there could be other causes for some producers to lose their colony.� What makes Runnalls an interesting case is that not only is he a beekeeper, but he also has cash crops. He has 75 acres of corn and

another 65 of soy. His five hives, roughly 400,000 bees, are completely surrounded by corn. “The bees aren’t too well this year, but I don’t know if it is because of the neonicotinoids. It could be in part to the things such as mites or even just the general way they are kept here.� Runnalls saw his production drop last year down to just 100lbs of honey, from 700lbs the year before. He is however, expecting a bit of an increase this year. With his cash crops, Runnalls says that he does spray herbicides early in the season, but that it happens before the bees are active so it shouldn’t be a cause to why they have seemed different. “It is puzzling I can’t make the connection. They are not flying around the flowers as much.� While Runnalls is not ready to make the connection, other places have. The pesticides were given a twoyear ban in Europe and in the United States, Oregon implemented a ban just this past July while a report by the Environmental Protection

Agency on their affect is finalized. Similarly, as a producer, that is what Runnalls would like to see more of. “I’d like to see more research and studies done. I’d hate to have people jump to a conclusion based on a few studies.� While experts seem to think that there is a connection, Runnalls says from what he has seen, in his area that is surrounded by corn, other producers are doing just fine. Runnalls is a member of the Ontario Beekeepers’ Association. They recently released their position on the use of the pesticides. Their statement said that research with studies done in Quebec and Europe confirm the pesticides, are the cause of acute bee poisoning. What they recommended was that regulations reassess bee safety of all neonicotinoid pesticide products and restrict the use until more is known about how they affect honey bees and their potential risks. They also recommended beekeepers be reimbursed by government for losses to

crops bees and equipment for 2012 and moving forward; and that independent research be taken to determine long term affects. So much like Runnalls, the OBA believes there is a connection but wants to fully understand what and how it is created. The OBA later stated that they have the objective to have these pesticides removed and replaced with ones that will not harm bees and have the cases of poisonings be further investigated by government specialists. While Runnalls accepts the opinions of the industry it is hard for him to not be skeptical about what he reads. The fact that his field is so close to his hives and that he has not seen massive deaths, like others in the industry are reporting, keep him skeptical. Still, as more research is done, more light will be shown on this issue and determine exactly what effect neonicotinoids have on bees and why they seem to be affecting some colonies more than others.

Alvin Runnalls is a hobby beekeeper just outside of Winchester. While he feels there may be truth to the reports that neonicotinoid pesticides are to blame for wiping out some colonies, he is not ready to make that conclusion, especially since Runnalls himself has close to 75-acres of corn and 65acres of soy surrounding his five hives.

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Ritz announces new Import Beef levy

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OREWOOD— FEDERal agRicultuRE MinistER gERRy Ritz Was in MOREWOOD On July 30, tO MakE an annOuncEMEnt OF a nEW aMEnDMEnt tO thE BEEF cattlE REsEaRch, MaRkEt DEvElOpMEnt anD pROMOtiOn lEviEs ORDER that Will sEE thE cuRREnt lEvy OF $1 pER hEaD OF cattlE FOR BEEF MaRkEtED in canaDa appliED tO iMpORtERs. canaDa BEEF chaiR chuck MaclEan Was alsO On hanD tO WElcOME thE iMpORt lEvy that Will pROviDE nEW invEstMEnts in REsEaRch anD MaRkEt DEvElOpMEnt FOR canaDa’s BEEF inDustRy.

“This is good news for Canadian beef producers and the cattle industry,” said Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. “This new levy will provide a stable funding source for research, market development and promotion activities on domestic and imported beef and beef products.”

Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry M.P and former Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture welcomed the minister to the O’Brien Beef Farm just west of Morewood. “I must thank Minister Ritz for being here. He seems to be in SD&G often and it usually means good news for the county and its farmers,” said Lauzon. “When Gerry asked me to be his Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture, I didn’t know much about agriculture. He told me ‘Put farmers first’ and it was the best piece of advice I could have gotten because farming is what this country is all about.” Canada Beef estimates an additional $800,000 will be collected through the import levy on an annual basis, and these funds will help increase the profitability of Canada’s beef sector. “The Farm Products Council of Canada (FPCC) and Canada Beef have been collaborating on finalizing this amendment for several years now,”

said Chuck MacLean, Chair of the agency. “This will help beef producers expand their markets and increase sales and fund research projects, as well as provide increased access to information on beef products to Canadian consumers.” MacLean also added that this new levy will benefit the industry by creating relationships with other markets. He also noted that this levy is a first for the agriculture industry. “Establishing a Promotion and Research Agency helps agricultural producers expand their markets and increase sales,” said Laurent Pellerin, Chairman of the FPCC. “It also benefits consumers from increased access to information on products, including their quality and their nutritional values.” Pellerin went on to say how proud he was to see the levy go in and gave the industry credit for being the first in the agriculture sector to “change the

rules.” Canada Beef, formerly known as the Canadian Beef Cattle Research, Market Development and Promotion Agency, was established in 2002 under Part III of the Farm Products Agencies Act. The Agency was formed to fund promotion and research initiatives and was the first Promotion and

The AgriNews August, 2013 Page 5 Research Agency estabpromotes a stronger and lished under the Act. more efficient Canadian Promotion and research agriculture industry. agencies enable agriculturMcLean outlined that al groups to conduct gener- the timeline for the levy to ic promotion and research come into effect is still not to expand their markets set in stone. He said that and increase sales through they are giving importers advertising. The FPCC time to get their systems in supervises agencies establine and personally hopes lished under the Act to that this will come into ensure that they fulfill their effect in September or objectives. In this way, it October of 2013.

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Editorial Burnbrae gets crackin’ A tip of the old straw hat is going out to Burnbrae Farms Ltd. of Lyn, Canada’s premier egg producer, for its keen participation in Farm & Food Care Ontario’s virtual tour program. Not only did Burnbrae sponsor filming of an aviary egg farm and an enriched colony egg farm to add to www.virtualfarmtours.ca, but the company built by Joe Hudson and family also funded upgrading of the entire site to make it compatible for viewers with mobile tablets and smart phones. Addition of the new tours brings to 25 the total number of Canadian farms available on the site for viewing in English and French, including five different egg operations. The three others are conventional, free run and free range styles. Each tour focuses on such topics as caring for birds, housing options, feed and drink, biosecurity programs, and on-farm safety initiatives. The site is designed to offer a farm experience for those who might not get the chance to visit the real deal. Visitors to the site can get a close up view of the barns and fields as they learn more about where their food comes from. A packaged teacher’s guide and CD format of the tour are available for educators to use in classrooms. Traffic to the site has increased annually since it was launched in 2006, and now stands at about 150,000 hits annually. Other commodities covered include cattle, veal calves, sheep, deer, elk, hogs, goats, ratites (flightless birds) and chickens. More additions are planned. Burnbrae president Margaret Hudson said the web site helps clarify consumer questions about differences between eggs laid in various types of operation, about product safety and conditions the birds live in. “We’re proud of how our hens are cared for, regardless of the of the housing system in place.” Thanks to the Internet, Farm & Food Care and Burnbrae, more consumers can gain a better understanding of the source of that pride.

Bye,bye Wraych In a goodbye memo to 4-H Ontario members, Wraychel Horne expresses pride in the work she accomplished during her short stint as executive director, including “major governance and policy movements”, creating an effective staff structure, and relocation from Guelph to a refurbished building in nearby Rockwood. Curiously, the items she underlines are ones that made Horne perhaps the most controversial 4-H boss in the provincial organization’s close to 100-year history… and we don’t mean in a good way. After two years of turmoil with much of the membership calling for her resignation, the news of her departure effective Aug. 7 was circulated to 4-H associations via a memo from central council president John den Haan. The resignation was “accepted with regret”, said den Haan, seemingly rubbing salt in the wounds of those who wanted her gone. Debra Brown, manager of volunteer and community engagement, will serve in an acting capacity while a search is launched to a new executive director. “A sincere thank you to Wraychel for her strong commitment to the 4H program and the great contributions she has made,” den Haan also wrote, apparently oblivious to the many concerns raised about those contributions. Among those not sad to see Horne depart are Ruth Shannon and Harriet Corkey, Frontenac County volunteers “fired” by the executive director allegedly for speaking harshly to a former 4-H regional representative. It was the first time in the annals of 4-H that such action was taken. The dismissal was meted out not long after Horne’s arrival on the 4-H scene. The specific reason was never fully explained by Horne or anyone else at central office. A series of legal letters and personal appeals failed to get the volunteers reinstated, with council virtually washing its hands of the matter. This caused dissention in the ranks, with most of the council replaced at the 2013 annual meeting. Among few survivors of the previous council was den Haan. Prior to the main gathering, a meeting held of Region 4 volunteers came up with a manifesto for reform, citing ever-changing and expanding head office staff, inexperience, lack of accountability, and decrease in timely outreach and service. “There is a high level of unhappiness among volunteers in the region which is rooted in their lack of trust in the board of directors and executive director.” The Shannon and Corkey cause was supported across Frontenac County and in other regions. The county executive eventually bypassed head office and reinstated Corkey and Shannon at the local level. Continued on page 11

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AgriGab Food sovereignty It’s fair and festival season across Eastern and Central Ontario, a blinding array of potential selections in music, theatre, agricultural antiques and local food. I’ve attended a bunch of them, from the Spencerville Stampede to the St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival in Prescott and the Tall Ships Festival in Brockville, with several stops in between. Sadly, I missed the annual Steam Fair in Athens but, happily, I did get to the Cumberland Heritage Power Show back in May. I’m embarrassed to say that, except for Maxville, as of this writing I haven’t been able to take in any other farm fairs because of time constraints. I’ll rectify that shortcoming to some extent Aug. 2-5 with a prolonged visit to the Lombardy Fair, and I’ll definitely be on hand Aug. 15-18 for the South Mountain Fair where a vintage International Harvester parade is being pulled together. Organizers are expecting up to 40 entries of every description and condition. “As long as it’s running and it’s IH, it’s welcome in the parade,” says Hope Cooke of Reis Equipment, Winchester, one of the event coordinators. As for food festivals, other than the expanding Prescott and Brockville farmers’ markets, I’ve missed out so far this season. As everyone with an appetite knows, fresh local food is a hot commodity and is being celebrated in increasingly elaborate ways. One of the most innovative approaches to opening the door to mouth-watering eatable products grown “chez nous” is Foire Gourmande OutaouaisEastern Ontario that has as central gimmick the fact it’s staged in two provinces simultaneously. Sponsored by the Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network, the fourth edition of FG will be held Aug. 23-25 at Lefaivre and across the Ottawa River at Montebello. The two shores will be linked by ferry with visitors crossing back and forth to enjoy the wares available in either direction. Without getting political about it, organizers like to see FG as a means or “uniting” the Quebec and Ontario sides of the border, facilitating the creation of links and exchanges between neighbouring regions. Hopefully, the language police won’t ticket the ferry for some inadvertent English-only notice while it’s in Quebec waters. Diane Clement, lead organizer on the Outaouais side, calls the event “base-building”, a unifying project that after only three years is the premier promoter of local agri-businesses. “It reinforces the sense of belonging within our beautiful region and contributes to its long-standing reputation through the development of agricultural and culinary savvy as well as our rich agri-food heritage.” Would somebody please hand these com-

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by Tom VanDusen ments to Pauline Marois! I was unable to attend the media briefing July 23 at the Lafaivre Community Centre where my colleagues were invited to “taste the savours” of FG. But I plan to make up for my absence when I arrive at the actual event by tasting the savours like there’s no tomorrow. They’re going to have to throw me overboard to get me to stop eating. Since it was launched, this particular food festival has grown mightily in popularity and expanded to a three-day eat-a-thon, attracting discriminating consumers from far and wide. On the Friday evening on both sides of the river, a “huge feast” will take place with musical accompaniment, one of the ways FG organizers are trying to provide more foodie options. There’s nothing like good tunes to help the chow go down. More than 60 exhibitors will crowd the riverbanks, guest chefs will conduct cooking demonstrations and culinary workshops, and non-food related activities such as face painting will also be offered. The chief organizer on the Ontario side is former winery operator Carole Lavigne, co-founder and president of the agri-food network, calls it a unifying event for all ages. As an indication of the level of acceptance and support enjoyed by FG, Lavigne cites 40 municipal, provincial, financial and business partners based in both provinces. In contributing $15,000 to the project, John Candie, executive director of Prescott-Russell Community Development Corp., said FG is of major importance to small and medium-sized agrifood businesses within the United Counties. The event validates a recommendation in the counties’ Strategic Economic Plan to secure and promotes the agri-food sector. Prescott-Russell Warden Rene Berthiaume is proud of FG’s ongoing success: “What better example of an alliance in terms of economic development. The strength of this cooperative event is in raising participants’ awareness about the quality of our local products and the importance they have for the regional economy.” Tourisme Outaouais has tossed $8,000 into the pot to help with FG expansion and another $10,000 has been kicked in by the Quebec Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food which says the event ties in perfectly with the province’s policy of “food sovereignty.” You mean, all Quebec ever wanted was food sovereignty? Why didn’t they make it clear and we could have avoided all the fuss!

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New York secures three times renewable electricity at a tenth of Ontario’s cost The Editor: In a recent letter, James Bridges wrote that the Ontario PC Party does not believe in the overwhelming amount of evidence that points to climate change as being a real and long-term threat to the livelihood of future generations. As I have voted for both the PC and Liberal parties over the years, I am not someone who can be classified as either a Liberal or a Tory. What I find most discouraging about the Green Energy Act and the FIT contracts that are being parcelled out is the total lack of economic justification for these contracts. Of the 10,700 MW of renewable energy called for by the Minister of Energy, approximately 20 per cent or 2,140 MW has been allocated to the production of solar power. As solar

power only produces electricity on average for four hours each day, 2,140 MW of solar power generation capacity then equates to 357 MW of continuous generation capacity. The FIT contracts which obligate Ontarians to purchase this solar power at an average price of not less than 44.3 cents per kWh over the next 20 years means that the amount of waste associated with these contracts will be approximately $25 billion. Waste is defined as the excess price we are having to pay over the real price of electricity for the next 20 years. Last month, Quebec and New York reached a deal where New York will pay an estimated $2.2 billion for the building and installation of a new underwater power line from Quebec to New York City. Interestingly, one of the

Position on wind and solar farms The Editor: As Deputy Mayor of South Stormont, I would like to state my position on wind and solar farms in Ontario. Like everyone else, I believe in clean and sustainable forms of energy. However, I do not agree with the way this Liberal government has set out to achieve their goal…to eliminate all coal fired generating stations by 2015 and to create 60,000 green energy jobs, both unrealistic expectations. A more common sense, practical, realistic and studied approach to green energy could have easily been accomplished with far greater success and at a less burdensome cost to the taxpayer. Some options that come to mind are: Buy cheap hydro from Quebec, use cleaner coal, brushers in the

stacks, and continue to research cheaper ways of improving our usage. Improve existing warn out equipment. As it stands now, Ontario’s power rates are soon to become the highest in North America. Businesses can’t afford to compete with high electricity rates. So they move elsewhere or shut down. As a result, municipalities are feeling the squeeze with fewer tax dollars to spend as a direct result of less growth and employment in the area. Solar farms are classed as “Industrial vacant” which amounts to little more than .25% (point twenty-five percent) of the residential tax rate. Therefore, solar and wind farms provide very little property tax and generate minimal revenue to municipalities. Continued on page 8

advisors to this project in its earlier stage was none other than our former provincial Liberal leader and premier, David Peterson. New York will also purchase 1,000 MW of continuous hydro electricity over the next 20 years at an average price of approximately 8.1 cents per kWh. So we can see that New York has been able to purchase nearly three times the amount of green renewable energy (1,000 MW versus 357 MW) at a price of just $2.2 billion above the real price of electricity to acquire just one third the amount of electricity. Virtually every Ontarian I’ve spoken with is supportive of green energy delivered at a competitive cost. The only Ontarians who are supportive of this massive waste are those who are on the receiving end of these indefensible

FIT contracts or are involved in the short term construction of such projects. The real long-term threat to the young people of this province is the continuing exodus of manufacturing from this province caused by Ontario now leading the way towards having the highest cost of electricity amongst our competitors for the manufacturing jobs. As a specific example, Ontario used to have a viable pulp manufacturing sector but there is not one thermal-mechanical pulp mill left in this province. The real issue to be discussed is the lack of professional expertise being demonstrated by the Ontario Power Authority when it comes to purchasing green energy.

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OMPSA tours Sanderses’ place A tourbus with fellow maple syrup producers visited Sanders Maple Products in Finch last month, as the annual general meeting of the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association took place in Cornwall. Proprietors Albert and Rosemary Sanders (photo right), who have recently sold their operation to another local couple (effective January), address the group. At photo left, Dominion & Grimm technician Daniel Majeau shows off an effiZandbergen photos cient pellet-fired sap boiler.

Letter: wind and solar farms Continued from page 7 In 2005 the Ontario government implemented the Provincial Policy Statement. The purpose of the PPS is to provide for appropriate development on lands while protecting resources of provincial interest, public health and safety and quality of the natural environment. It’s obvious that wind and solar farms are doing the opposite. There is lots of evidence that claim they are destroying habitat, farmland, wetlands and forests as a result they are killing thousands of birds, bats, fish, wild life and species at risk every day. No environmental study is required. This Liberal government has totally contradicted its own land use policy by allowing wind and solar farms to go up basically anywhere in Ontario without any input from municipalities. Many municipalities throughout Ontario and close to home in SD&G have to deal with wind turbines and solar farms that

are literally tearing apart their communities. They are pitting neighbour against neighbour. Contrary to MPAC statements, land values near wind and solar farms are decreasing. No one wants to purchase a house beside a 350’ wind turbine. Questions still remain unanswered. Who is going to dismantle these projects after the twenty year agreements are up and the businesses have disappeared? Will it be you or will it be you’re municipal tax dollars? Ontario has a surplus of energy right now and before any of these structures were put up. Wind and solar account for less than one per cent of Ontario’s energy used each day. On a per kilowatt basis it is the most expensive energy produced. Countries such as the UK and Germany the world’s leading pioneers of solar and wind are backing off from wind and solar because these types of power are not profitable except with huge government subsidies. We need to do the same before it’s too late. Tammy A. Hart, South Stormont

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Eastern Local of OMSPA hosts Annual General Meeting By Lois Ann Baker Agrinews Staff ORNWALL – AbOut 150 mApLe

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pROduCeRs desCeNded ON the NAv hOteL ANd CONfeReNCe CeNtRe iN CORNWALL LAst Week fOR the summeR tOuR, CONfeReNCe ANd ANNuAL GeNeRAL meetiNG Of the ONtARiO mApLe syRup pROduCeRs

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The meeting was kicked off on Thurs., July 11 with

an Aboriginal Conference opening and was followed by an Aboriginal style panel discussion on Valuing the Maple Resource. A panel of five speakers led the discussion and Dr. Brenda Murphy from Sir Wilfred Laurier University set the stage for the discussion by describing the Maple Values research currently being conducted at the uni-

versity. Other talks included Ontario’s Maple Quality Assurance Program, Identification of Fungal Contamination in Maple Syrup, Re-evaluation of Tapping Guidelines based on new research and New Sugar Bush Health Status diagnosis, Impacts of R.O. On Syrup Composition and Flavour and the Benefits Associated with Sanitation of the Sap Collection System. Some participants elected to go to the workshops hosted at Sand Road Maple Farm where they were taught to make maple butter and maple candy with Angela Coleman, co-owner of the camp and David and Damian Hill from Shaver Hill Maple Sugar Camp in

Maple cotton candy! David and Damian Hill came from northern New York for the AGM. The Hills, from Shaver Hill Maple Sugar Farm, turned syrup into granulated sugar and then into cotton candy. Baker photo

The AgriNews August, 2013 Page 9 northern New York taught Cecil Cass and family of the audience how to make Cassbrae Farms. This award granulated sugar out of is given to a deserving fammaple syrup and then turn it ily, person or group within into cotton candy. the host local on the Ontario The day ended with the Maple Syrup Producers’ OMSPA Board of Directors Association. The Award of Meeting, followed by dinMerit went to Gary Ivens of ner and a trip to Morrisburg Maple Ridge Farms. This to see the play: Murder at award is given as recogniHoward Johnson’s or, if tion of an individual’s work they preferred, a First that has proven to be beneNations Story Telling at the ficial to maple syrup proNav Centre put on by ducers in Ontario as a Mohawk, Cree and whole. Martin Maurice Algonquin tribes. received the OMSPA Junior On Fri., July 12 talks Research and Technology resumed with Asian Award. Maurice is studying Longhorned Beetle – Civil Engineering at Monitoring and Georgian College, and has a Containment Program, passionate interest in proInvasive Plants, ducing maple syrup. Communication and The annual general Information Sharing on the meeting took place on Sat., Web, Economic Analysis of July 13, followed by an the Industry, Economic Aboriginal Closing by Considerations when planHenry Lickers. Saturday ning to Invest in Maple was spent visiting the maple Syrup Production and sugar camps in Eastern Results of Market Trials for Ontario and stops were IMSI Standard Grades made at Wightmen Sugar Proposal. The afternoon Bush, Sand Road Maple was spent on bus tours of Farm and Levac Sugar local camps On-The-Bend Shack where participants Sugar Camp and Sanders were again shown demonMaple Farm where different strations of everything from lectures and demonstrations options for spouts and propwere held. er tapping practices to The evening was spent propane-fired evaporator with a social hour followed operations. by a banquet and awards. The last time Eastern The 2013 Ontario Maple Ontario hosted the conferSyrup Award was given to ence and AGM was in 1999.

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Planting is over…how are your as-applied maps? Nico le Rabe Land Resource Specialist

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ow that planting is over, we look back on how we did at our variable rate management strategies? Did those uniform seeding rates go in as we had intended? That is the value of the as-applied map! Go back to the office download your work into your desktop farm GIS software from your in-cab display and take the time to assess what actually happened out there.

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cally turned on in the office. In this case we set it to the average conventional seeding rate of 34, 000 seeds per acre. In the interior of the field this would work well if something happened to the guidance system and we needed that default uniform rate. In this field the headlands were fairly uniform, and targeted to 30,000 seeds/acre. If the operator went outside of the field boundary (e.g. since last year the field was minus a fence row, or the application map didn’t fill the map right to the field boundary) the planter would jump from 30,000 up to 34,000 seeds/acre. 20-20 hindsight we would have set the default rate for the headlands to 30,000 seeds/acre, less work for the planter, and less jumping around. You can always change it back to average conventional rate after the headlands are done.

Why is this important? You will need this map at harvest as guidance to go back out and get those uniform rates as separate loads for cost-benef it analysis later. Best to know (a) yes they actually went down the way I wanted them, and (b) your asapplied map is downloaded to another computer and is stored safely for future use back in the field.

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an nutrient quality and sugar content of hay be improved by cutting in the afternoon rather than in the morning? This is sometimes suggested, but seems to contradict the idea of cutting in the morning to make haylage-in-a-day. There has been a great deal of conflicting information about AM/PM cutting in the farm media that has created some controversy.

The Case For Afternoon Cutting – Photosynthesis What is the purpose of replicated uniform rates? These zones were created from 7 corn years, the process is called normalizing, or multi-temporal yield analysis. After the corn harvest is done, we will analyze the uniform passes by yield zone to see if there was an economic advantage to varying the seeding rate across the field. At Blythe Brae Farms they have a 40ft planter, but it is capable of split-planting. Therefore in two passes were we were able to get four 20ft uniform rates applied, in three separate (replicated) locations across the field. These uniform rate pairs were established before going into this field. The operator simply toggles out of the prescription (Rx) map and over to the uniform rates when they are required at a specific location in the field.

Make sure your application map is set to fill the entire field boundary you choose to use this year. This is a small detail in the mapping software, that may not be automati-

Ontario Hay Making Weather Can Be Challenging Contrast this with Ontario and our neighbouring provinces and states, where we struggle with high humidity, warmer nights, and the ever present threat of rain. Our overnight respiration losses are potentially much greater. There is some research in the northeastern US and Quebec that shows some potential advantage to afternoon cutting. This is more likely with exceptionally good drying condition (sunny, low humidity, lower swath density, etc). For example, the typically faster drying conditions of a lighter second-cut with excellent July weather may improve the conditions where the added sugars more than offset the added respiration losses. However, in the real, on-farm world of Ontario haymaking, will this be consistent enough? Cutting late in the day also adds another day to the necessary weather window of good drying without any rain. If you check our weather records, I doubt whether this is very often a good risk. Rain-damage, or advanced maturity from delayed cutting because the weatherman can’t promise us the extra day, can easily offset any intended advantage. I’m not sure that Ontario farmers very often have the luxury of delaying cutting in an effort to potentially improve sugar content. Also, many farmers cut in the morning to spread the workload, because baling usually takes place in the afternoon.

Morning Cut “Haylage In A Day”

During the day, forage plants convert sunlight into sugars by photosynthesis. Sugars and starch are produced faster than they can be translocated to root and crown reserves, so at the end of a sunny day, the plant sugar content is at its maximum. During the night, the plant continues translocating sugars from the leaves, and also uses up some of the sugars for respiration. As a result, the sugars contained in the harvestable forage will be at their minimum in the morning, before photosynthesis begins again. It therefore would seem reasonable that cutting late in the day would maximize the highly digestible non-structural carbohydrates (ie sugars and starches) and palatability of the hay. Some research has shown this to be the case.

There is considerable interest in improving haylage quality by cutting in the early morning with wide swaths to speed wilting and then chopping it later the same day. Cornell University research shows this approach significantly improves fermentation and digestible energy. Even though sugars are at their minimimum when cut in the morning, losses of these sugars to respiration are also minimized with rapid wilting and no overnight respiration losses. Similarily when making dry hay, laying it out in a wide swath does more than cutting in the afternoon to improve forage digestibile energy. (Refer to “Wide Swath Haylage” http://fieldcropnews.com/?p=7181)

The Case Against Afternoon Cutting – Plant Respiration

In my opinion, the time of day to cut forage for dry hay, is when you’ve figured out you’ve got a good chance to get it made before the next rain. Unless you have excellent, extended drying conditions forecasted, this likely means cutting in the morning. For improved hay quality, dry it and make it as fast as you can. Use the tools – cut a wide swath, condition properly, and make strategic use of tedders, rotary rakes, windrow invertors and propionate hay preservatives.

When a forage plant is cut, it doesn’t know it’s dead yet. It still thinks it has a fighting chance. Initially, plants on the top of the swath receiving sunlight will even try to continue photosynthesis, until limited by lack of moisture. Respiration using up soluble sugars continues until the plant is sufficiently dry that plant metabolism slows and eventually stops. The longer the drying period, especially the initial phase down to about 60-65% moisture, the greater the respiration losses. It really doesn’t matter to the cow what the sugars were at cutting. Forage quality is determined after harvest and storage at the feed bunk. Overnight respiration losses of sugars can be greater than what is gained by waiting to cut in the afternoon. Research in New York and Wisconsin has shown this to be the case. Confused?

Drying Conditions, Humidity & Night Time Temperatures What did we learn?

ideal, fast drying conditions with low humidity and intense sunlight. Remember, this is the part of the world where they bale in the evening with some dew on to avoid excessive leaf loss. They also have cooler nights, which reduces respiration.

The conflicting research results appears to be related to climate and the weather during the drying time of the studies. Overnight respiration losses are greater with higher humidity and temperatures. The original research showing the benfits to afternoon cutting was conducted in the western US, including Idaho and Utah. These locations have

Bottom Line

Options for Open Fields in Mid -summer

Anne Verhallen Soil Management Specialist – Horticulture, OMAF & MRA, Ridgetown

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eems like this year there can be lots of reasons for an open field in mid- summer from water damaged fields of sugar beets or tomatoes to wind and storm damaged seed corn to wet harvested peas or snap beans. They all pose some problems and also some opportunities. Now what? • Continued on Page 12

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Mark Nyentap of the Russell 4-H Club placed first in the Junior Showmanship Class at the 4-H Club's Dairy Cattle Show held at the Avonmore Fair on July 20.

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membership will be well served in the weeks ahead. Stating she didn’t anticipate leaving 4-H “after such a limited tenure,� Horne explained she was recruited by an organization out of Charlottetown on behalf of the Confederation Centre of the Arts where a new CEO is building a management team. Horne accepted the role of Director, Major Gifts and Endowments. “I thank you for this amazing opportunity to have served 4-H Ontario, which as I stated when I began, I am humbled and honoured to have been given the opportunity to do so.� Right, Wraych! Thanks for the, umm, memories.

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Page 12 The AgriNews August, 2013 • Continued on Page 10 The obvious stuff of course – wait for the field to dry enough to allow you to fill in any ruts. Work the field to open up the soil, particularly any areas that have had standing water. The less obvious stuff – plant a cover crop to tie up nitrogen, control weeds and rebuild soil structure. Cover crop options depend upon the cropping plans for 2014 and how long it may take to get the field in shape: • Planning to plant winter wheat there this fall? You need a fast growing cover crop like oilseed radish or possibly buckwheat that can be established by early August, not cause weed concerns in the wheat and will achieve good growth in the 6 weeks before destroying the cover crop and planting wheat. • Oats and oilseed radish can make a great cover crop combination. If fall conditions allow, there can be tremendous growth, have a plan in place to deal with the residue. • If you expect to be planting in August, consider oats or an oat/oilseed radish mixture. Sugar beets and oilseed radish, tillage and compaction do not support mycorrhizae. Many of our crop plants do support and benefit from mycorrhizae. The oats in this cover crop mixture will help mycorrhizae to re-establish. Both oats and oilseed radish will grow rapidly in the cooler weather of late summer and early fall and then die over winter. This mixture combines the tap root of the oilseed radish with the fibrous root of the oats. • Planting won’t happen until September? Start thinking about winter cereals like wheat, rye or triticale. Oats and oilseed radish will give good growth usually until the first week or so in September but after that it is time to switch to the more cold tolerant winter cereals. However, be prepared to manage these grasses in the early spring before they start to grow quickly. • If you are more adventuresome and can plant in early August, a field of this type is a good option for a cover crop mixture. There is the option of mixing warm and cool season cover crops in a multi mixture. With at least 6 weeks of warm weather left and the possibility of an open fall, there is the potential for tremendous growth. A multi mixture lets you get several different types of root systems and plant structures into the cover crop. This year, for our after wheat project, we are trying a mixture of clover, peas, oats, sorghum sudan, oilseed radish and a small amount of sunflower.

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The AgriNews August, 2013 Page 13 cheeses like the Glengarry Fen and Aged Lankaaster, Soft Lactic Bloomy Rind like the Figaro and Blue Cheeses such as the Barely Blue and Washed Rind Cheeses. Made of buffalo and cow milk, the prize-winand because of the quality ning Azzura was a blend of some of their products. because of the expense of “It makes it tough the new ingredient. Other because artisan cheese has to be priced competitively.” manufacturers use combinations to keep the cost of But Glengarry Fine Cheese has the distinction production down. “It’s nice to have a of being truly local in beautiful product. But you sourcing and manufacturalso need someone to buy ing. Consumers can know it and the price needs to more about each step of the process by visiting the be competitive,” she says. In closing, Peters factory and viewing explains a little more cheese making for themabout why the business is selves. a success. Having a diversified “We’ve always continbusiness and managing it ued to make very high carefully is also a key to survival in a tough market. quality products and want to promote more of our “We don’t rely on one thing. If we did, we would local character. We draw a lot of people from a large have a smaller company. area to our plant because We wouldn’t have built we make good products. the store and have these The business is becoming employees,” she adds. One way to diversify is more established because of the quality of our to have a variety of prodcheese.” ucts that include hard

Glengarry Fine Cheese winning awards in tough market By Catherine Thompson AgriNews Contributor ANCASTER It’s not easy running a successful artisan cheese factory and a cheese-making supply business in an increasingly competitive market, but Glengarry Fine Cheese has not only been managing well, but keeps on winning awards at prestigious competitions. At the 2012 Royal Winter Fair, the company won a first in Aged Lankaaster Cheese, a first in Young Lankaaster, and a third in Celtic Blue Cheese, with a Reserve Grand Champion for Blue Azzura Cheese, which is made from a combination of buffalo and cow milk. These awards were

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repeated In the 2012 British Empire Cheese Competition, except Celtic Blue Cheese won a first instead of a third. The company was also a finalist in the Canadian Grand Prix Cheese Competition. And in Nov. 2012, the construction of a new 1800-square foot warehouse to hold the cheesemaking supplies provided a solution for space management. “It’s the first time we have had our own warehouse, before we had to rent or use whatever free space we had. It was difficult to do and complicated. This is good for everyone here concerned,” says owner manager Margaret Peters Located just north of Lancaster, the dairy is

across the road from the factory. The milk that goes into the cheese comes from a Holstein herd fed hay and grains from the Peters’ family farm, from Brown Swiss Cows at the nearby Riemann farm, and from goats at Clarmell Farms in Manotick. Peters manages the cheese plant and the warehouse, with the help of eight to ten employees, a number which has been constant from the start. In the early 1990s, Peters was making cheese at home and in 1995 started the Glengarry Cheesemaking Supply Company, which has been the main thrust of the business since its inception. As an experienced cheese maker who has learned traditional techniques from the

Europeans, Peters likes to help others who are interested in the trade. “We always made cheese ourselves. This was so people could make their own and order supplies,” she says. “It’s a big thing. Ever since I started, it’s been a popular craft. There’s a lot of information out there that’s not accurate.” To mention a few items, the warehouse inventory includes soft and hard cheese moulds made in France and Italy, soft cheese-making equipment from France, new and used vats, cheese presses, drain tables and cream separators. Peters says cheese makers face competition from European products, whose prices are low because of the soft Euro

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International Cockshutt Club President in Athens

Rod Nelson, president of the International Cockshutt Club, attended the Club’s their Summer Show, held north of the border this year at the Athens Lions Club’s Farmersville Exhibition, July 19-21. The vintage Cockshutt brand was thus the featured tractor at the 34th Exhibition event that’s also well known for displays of steam-powered engines, tractor pulls and George Tackaberry’s huge collection of antique commercial trucks and farm tractors. Hailing from Sandstone, Minnesota, Nelson said of the venerable Canadian Cockshutt: “They were a very strong-built tractor, and they’re fun to find and restore.” One hundred and fifty members of the ICC took part in the Athens show. Zandbergen photos

A shining example Doug Goodfellow (left) spent a year restoring his 1965 Cockshutt 1650 and impressed many a fairgoer at the Farmersville Exhibition in Athens last month, including the machine’s respective first and second owners: Ted Cray of Oakland, Ontario (centre) who bought the tractor from a Unionville dealer in 1966, and Murray Foster of Cavan, who had the machine for a few years before selling to Goodfellow of Perth.

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An unconventional way to clear out land By Lois Ann Baker AgriNews Staff ORRISBURG – LOcaL faRMeRS BILL and cIndy BykeR have chO-

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The land, some 200 acres just west of Morrisburg along County Road 2, had once been used as agricultural land Bill Byker speculated, as the land contained fence lines. Byker chose the unique way to clear the land for many reasons. “We have done some conventional clearing with burning in the past but here with the proximity to the town, County Road 2, Highway 401 and the rail and with the predominately westerly winds, we thought it was prudent to do it this way. For the safety of the community,� said Byker. Byker also stated he knew the contractor personally as he had been a neighbour. Kyle Spruit had recently started up Chip It Land Clearing and this was a good opportunity for both Byker and Spruit. “I knew he would do a good job and be responsible,� said Byker. Lucky for Byker, he also was able to get a buyer for the wood chips who will be turning the chips into particle board. “Being able to sell the wood makes more sense economically,� said Byker. Byker said that each land clearing comes with its own dynamic and economics and economically, this case worked out reasonably well. “It might have been cheaper to do it the conventional way,� said Byker, “but then you have the burning and clean up. This way they clean it right to the ground and we can go in and tile drain it and work it right away.� The land had already been zoned for agricultural use and Byker said they have already contacted the

township of their intent to turn he land back into agricultural fields. “We’ve also been talking to the South Nation Conservation to make sure we are doing everything in compliance with the requirements,� he said. Byker said they were putting together a full drainage plan that will be reviewed by SNC and the township in case there were any alterations to ditches or the clean up to remain in compliance. “The plan is to get it ready for planting next spring,� he said. “Our aim is to get 100 per cent corn in there.� While the clearing has been going relatively well, Byker said the wet weather did hold them up a bit. “It impacted the progress, but now we are making headway in getting things opened up and dryed out,� said Byker. “That is important too because you don’t want to mud the tile drainage or do damage to the soil with compaction,� he added. Byker said the past few weeks they have seen a lot of progress. “It was hard to see the progress before because of the fence lines and trees,� he added, “but it’s like house-cleaning, sometimes it looks messier before it gets better.� While Byker was thinking about his neighbours not having to deal with the smoke from burning, he also is keeping them in mind when it comes to the noise involved with chipping the wood. The location of the wood chipper was chosen with good neighouring in mind. It will be placed at the back of the land. “We wanted to put it back there mostly for the noise, but also most of the wood is back there,� said Byker. Byker added that when you work close to the community you have lived in for a number of years, there is a need to be sensitive to the people of the community and be responsibl. “Even with the noise we want to minimize it as much as possible,� said Byker.

Byker said the decision to do it this way, with chipping, was because he wanted to do it right. He is looking at this as a longterm investment and wanted to make sure it was done properly. He was also confident in his choice of contractor saying their business had just started up and they have already done other projects with good results. “There is risk with every system. I just felt this is a nice system and I think he is getting into this business at the right time with a lot of people reclaiming farm land,� said Byker.

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Rodeo in Russell

Above, bareback riding was the first event that kicked off the third annual Russell Extreme Rodeo ON July 13, Here, Lindsay, Ontario’s Ian Sharman holds on as he comes out of the holding pen. At left, Shawn Minor shows off his form in the saddle bronc riding as he scored a 74 and won the competition.

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The barrel race competition is all about speed and that is exactly what Martine Desjardins shows off as she completes the event with a time of 14.550.

Above, one event that entertained the crowds at the Russell Rodeo was the wild cow-milking event. Teams of three had to catch, hold and milk their cow with the first team to bring a measureable amount of milk to the judges being declared the winners. At left, when he was not telling jokes or trying to get animals back to the pen, Austin Stewart entertained the crowds by doing some trick roping. Matte photos

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charleboIs. What he has noticed in terms of trends is that it is big cash croppers and dairy producers are buying the land and the days of small

hobby farms may be on their way out. “In the last 6-7 years the price of land has jumped significantly. It went from $1,000$3,000/acre to upwards of $12,000/acre now for the top quality land.” Charlebois noted that Prescott-Russell, where he does most of his listings, seems to have areas around St. Isidore, Casselman and Embrun doing very well. “The only problem is that it is just not feasible for people who want to try to get into the industry due to the high cost of land, it is almost impossible. The small farms that you would have seen 25 years ago, with a couple hundred acres each, just don’t exist. Instead it is all big industry

Agricultural links at www.agrinews.ca and hobby farms are selling high.” Another trend that Charlebois has noticed is that unless people are forced to sell they aren’t. “People sit on the land now and when they do sell they may sell to more than one buyer. Still, other

farmers are buying everything.” Charlebois has noticed that it is the lots in the 100-200 acre range that are being bought up and he doesn’t see big chunks for sale. Tile drain land continues to be the big seller but he has also seen a lot of

woodland sold to be converted to farmland. “It is kind of a shame because while the farming is booming, you are seeing fewer trees and forests as they are being converted to cash crops.” In terms of future trends, he doesn’t see

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“We’d like for all the contests and competitions to run and be a success,” said committee chair Gina Welch. “The committee has done all the organizing and planning, now we just need people to decide how they are going to take part in this anniversary edition of Dairyfest.” For those physically fit, or working towards being physically fit, sign up for the Dairy Dash. With 5 and 10KM options, as well as the 2KM Holstein Scamper for the kids, there’s something for every runner in your family. The winners take home a bag of cheese curds. Registration forms are available on the Dairyfest website. The runs take place on Aug. 10 at 8 a.m. Registration fees are $30 or $10 for the Scamper, with proceeds going to the Dundas County Foodbank. The talent show is back on Aug. 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. and has been opened up to all age groups. Winchester Open Mic Sunday is a venue to showcase all performers from tap dancers to yodellers. Contact Ann at northdundasartscouncil@ya hoo.ca to register. All participants will be entered in a draw to win prizes. If the kitchen is where you rule, then Dairyfest’s cooking contests are where you can make your mark. There are options for cheesecake, cheeseball, macaroni and cheese, and, new this year, ice cream. There are great prizes. The registration forms can be downloaded at www.winchesterdairyfest.com. The Dairyfest vendors market is an excellent place to showcase your arts and crafts or your home-based business. Get your crafty self out in the community.

You can book a table by downloading a registration form from the website. If your child is a charmer, sign them up for the Little Miss and Mister contest. The contest will take place at Sweet Corner Park downtown on Sat., Aug. 10. Children must be between the ages of 5 and 7 and cannot have competed in last year’s contest. Only five registrations will be taken for girls and five for boys. All participants get a prize. You can register at the North Dundas Township office between Aug. 1 and 9. The deadline for registering in the 25th anniversary decorating contest is being pushed back a week to Aug. 2. Get your lawn, balcony, or storefront into prime Dairyfest shape to celebrate the festival’s anniversary or the 125th anniversary of the Village of Winchester. Registration forms are available online or contact Marnie Fossitt at 613-774-3419 for more information. There are prizes for each of the three categories. The trophies are ready and waiting for participants in the Back it Up! trailering contest. There are also three cash prizes of $500, $250, and $125. If you can back up a trailer like nobody else, come on out and show us what you’ve got. Bring your own truck and trailer or use a provided 2004 Ford Superduty and 20-foot trailer. You must register by Fri., Aug. 2. Download the registration form from the website. For more information, please contact Derrick Reeve at 613-858-7827. Once again, Linda’s Sewing Shop has Dairyfest t-shirts for sale. A limited number of shirts are available in adult and youth sizes for $20. All registration forms are available to download at www.winchesterdairyfest.com. You can also email info@winchesterdairyfest.com with questions. The website also has a working Dairyfest schedule posted, at so head over for a look at all the activities.

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The event in will start on Aug. 14, with an exciting line-up for festival-goers of all ages under the Desjardins Big Top. JeanFrançois Mercier with his acerbic and insightful brand of humour, and mesmerizing magician Alain Choquette with his top acts, will open the celebration that evening. On Aug. 16, the highly popular Franco-Ontarian group Swing will have visitors clapping their hands and stomping their feet, while the legendary Cayouche will welcome festival-goers to his Western world with echoes of Johnny Cash and Willie Lamothe. On Aug. 17, Le Scone will open the evening with the legendary Robert Charlebois, who this year is celebrating 50 years as a performer.

During the afternoon of Aug. 18, visitors will get to watch the Chiclettes in action: Ontario’s TOP female singing trio who won two Trilles Or in 2013 in the best band and discoveries categories.  Maxime Carrière, Damien Maze and the Humbeckers, and Le Scone will provide the entertainment for the first part of the evening. To mark the 20th anniversary of the Curd Festival, organizers decided to stage a special interlude for visitors. They turned to the expertise of the well-known Royal Pyrotechnie company for a fireworks show. Expect a dazzling spectacle right after Robert Charlebois’ performance on Aug. 17. In addition to the entertainment acts, the festival will feature: a supergiant maze, the inter-village challenge, tasters market, cooking demonstrations, children’s activities, antique tractors, bingo, BBQ, wine and cheese, breakfast fundraiser, volleyball tournament, petting zoo and Go Karts. St. Albert Store Manager JosĂŠe Theoret says that the co-op is mainly concerned with the wine and cheese this year as they have contracted out the entertainment to a promotions company. She admits that their have been challenges due to the fact that the cheese is cur-

rent not being produced in St. Albert. “The demand and logistics have been quite a challenge this year. Still, we are hopeful that the event can be as big as it has been in past years, especially since this is the festival’s 20th anniversary.â€? There will be free admission from Aug. 14-16 and there will be free admission with the one-day pass ($7) on Saturday and Sunday. Festival passports (all-inclusive) are on sale for $55. Show passes for Aug. 14 and 16 are $25 and Aug. 17 $30. Daytime passes for Saturday and Sunday are $7. Children seven and under are free. For more information or to purchase wristbands or passports see www.festivaldelacurd.ca. Passports and wristbands can also be purchased at y Fromagerie St-Albert, MarchĂŠ St-Albert, Cheddar Et Cetera (Orleans), MIFO (6600 Carrière Street, Orleans), and the following Caisses populaire: Ottawa (Rideau, Beechwood and Cyrville), Rockland, Casselman, Orleans, Alfred, Carlsbad Springs, Embrun, St-Albert, St-Isidore, Alexandria, Cornwall, Limoges and Hawkesbury. They will also be sold at the site entrance based on availability. Proceeds from the event go to support CHEO.

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South Nation Watershed and heritage depicted in new book

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souTH NaTIoN rIver aNd ITs TrIbuTarIes. The 136-page tome was produced by South Nation Conservation to celebrate its 65th anniversary. The milestone occurred last year, but collecting the stories, editing, design, layout and publishing spilled into 2013, said Ronda Boutz, SNC Team Leader, Communications and Outreach. SNC Chairman Bill Smirle has ensured that all contributors receive a free copy of the collection. Copies can be purchased for $10 through the SNC office in Finch. “This book brings to life the history of the river and its inhabitants,” Smirle wrote in a message at the beginning of the publication. “Please take a moment to reflect on these stories as we continue to

work together to enhance our quality of life and protect our natural resources.” In his own seven-page entry in the book, Smirle recalls such memories as crossing the old iron bridge west of Berwick over the South Nation River in the late 1940s and early ‘50s. Riding in their dad’s 1940 Chevrolet, Bill and his sisters held their breath hoping they’d get safely across. The bridge was closed to traffic many years ago and, in 2012, cut up and hauled away for scrap: “I almost hated to see it go.” The South Nation Conservation Authority – it streamlined its name several years ago – was formed in 1947 after the provincial government passed enabling legislation the previous year. Its locally appointed directors and staff tend to a 4,000 square-km drainage basin extending from the St. Lawrence River at Prescott to the Ottawa River at Plantagenet. SNC’s main priorities include flood control, clean water preservation, fish, wildlife and habitat

enhancement, forest propagation, all of it backed by education and awareness programs. The book contains some French language entries as well as the English stories and also has a French title: “Notre bassin versant, notre patrimoine.” “Our decision was to publish submissions in the language they were received in,” Boutz commented. “Because of the

cost and time involved, we never intended a fully translated book.” Along with Smirle, some well known area residents contributed to the book, including former municipal politician and farmer Estella Rose of South Mountain who remembers joining cows in the South Nation near Cass Bridge to cool off: “The cows didn’t seem to mind sharing.”

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Organic pioneers stand out by telling story in own words

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“These short documentary-style videos celebrate the hard work and dedication our organic farmers are known for,� said Don Rees, CEO of Organic Meadow. “Our farmer members don’t take

short cuts. They treat their animals with love and respect. They care for the land and they are the principal contributors to the great tasting organic foods we create, and the trust people put in our Organic Meadow brand.� “The story of Organic Meadow is unlike many others in the Canadian Organic dairy category,� said Maurice Bianchi, Director of Trade and Consumer Marketing. “We represent a group of farmers who have banded together and are collaborating to produce the finest organic milk and dairy products possible. We’ve decided to use social media, and this series of simple, authentic videos featuring the farmers themselves, to tell the story of organic dairy and the importance of Organic Meadow in creating and sustaining its success. We hope those who have a chance to see them, and like them, will share them with friends and family to help grow our audience of

supporters.� As they are released, all ten videos can be found at www.youtube.com/user/Orga nicMeadowInc. Viewers can subscribe at www.facebook.com/organicmeadow to be sure they receive a link to each video as they are released over the coming weeks. Organic Meadow can also be found on Twitter @organicmeadow, and online at organicmeadow.com. Organic Meadow Organic Meadow Co-operative Inc. is an organic farmer co-operative consisting of over 100 family farms throughout Ontario, most of which are located within 100 miles of Guelph. More than 90 Organic Meadow products are sold in retail stores across the country, all of which are certified organic. As a cooperative, Organic Meadow shares its profits with the farmers who lead it and have invested in it, thereby supporting rural economies in Ontario.

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EDP Renewables, who is building the wind farm, was at the council meeting held July 16 and spoke in response to the motion requested by SBWOG and to the current status of the project. “Once we received the renewable energy approval, we went on to file our notice to proceed with the Ontario Power Authority on July 12,” said Ken Little, Project Manager. The notice serves as an indication that EDP completed everything necessary to request a notice to proceed from the Ontario Power Authority. This includes the renewable energy approval, the domestic content plan and the financial plan for the project. Little said they were planning on breaking ground on the project in late July or early August. This will entail some construction and clearing of land for access roads. Little added that EDP will be establishing a community liaison committee. Required by the Ministry of the Environment, the committee will formally act to give feedback to EDP Renewables during the construction and operations of the project. EDP is also establishing a community benefit fund. A committee will be set up to distribute $30,000 annually for community projects. Still in the works before they are completely ready

is the road use negotiations currently on going with the counties. North Dundas signed their agreement on July 9 and South Dundas agreed at this council meeting to do the same. The next step for EDP was to attend SD&G United Counties council Monday, July 22. Little said, working with Nav Canada, Transport Canada and South Nation Conservation, numerous studies were conducted in order for them to receive the renewable energy permits including a natural heritage assessment, a water assessment, and noise impact assessment. “Several studies have shown that moderate wind farms with sensitive sighting had no adverse impact on bird populations,” said Little. ProWind, the firm originally in charge of the project before it was sold to EDP, conducted a species-at-risk study in 2011. The analysis of that study showed the bob-olink could have some potential use for the hay fields in the project area as hay fields and pastures are a breeding ground for the birds. “In 2012, EDP voluntarily sought an overall benefit permit with the Ministry of Natural Resources,” said Little. In 2013, the projected impact to hay fields was reduced from four acres to 1.12 hectares, a little less than an acre. The MNR deemed that no permit under the Endangered Species Act would be needed. As for the effects on the human population, Little said they did studies on public health and “infrasound,” the sounds that occur naturally and whose frequency fall below the human threshold for hearing, 20 hertz. “There has been peerreviewed scientific research that the sound from wind turbines has little or no impact on human health,” said Little, “This has been confirmed by credible sources and research groups.” Little said infrasound was produced by many things including fans, compressors, any rotating machinery, especially heavy diesel engines. Environmentally, infrasound comes from things like waves on a beach.

“The project is also within standards set by the province for sound,” he added. Little said they also did extensive studies on the noise at each receptor within the project area and as a part of the REA approval, they are required to monitor sound levels after construction in their acoustic audit. Little concluded by saying there were many benefits to hosting a wind farm in the community, including protecting the environment and offsetting negative environmental effects of creating electricity. He also said wind energy uses very little water and has zero emissions during operations. He also mentioned the economic advantages to the farmers that are hosting the wind farms. “We are aware of the moratorium placed before council,” said Little, “We urge you to not vote for a blanket moratorium but to look at each project individually in the future and to weigh each project on its own merit.” Regardless of the case made by EDP, Councillor Evonne Delagarde brought forward the motion based on the deputation from the SBWOG stating that the Municipality of South Dundas is Not a Willing Host for industrial wind turbines. continued on page 27

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Agri-business directory at www.agrinews.ca Energy Act is a problem in this province. I don’t agree Continued from page 26 with any of this. The Ontario “This request came up a government should be lookcouple of years ago and we ing at all of it. I would like to just shelved it,� she said, “I see the whole thing scrapped just thought it was something and further studied.� we should deal with. Even He further added that the though the South Branch resolution was moot due to project was approved last the fact the approval for the week, it would still send the South Branch wind farm has message to the provincial already been given and the government that the studies project is going ahead. continue regarding health Mayor Steven Byvelds issues and wildlife.� also did not support the The motion was seconded motion as written citing that by Deputy Mayor Jim Locke the project was still going however, Locke did not ahead and it would be better agree with the motion. to work with EDP “In view of the fact that Renewables. the South Branch project is “I think we should look at going ahead, I feel that coun- new projects that come into cil would be in a better posiSouth Dundas on an individtion to judge the pros and ual basis,� said Byvelds. cons of wind energy six Byvelds also agreed with months or so after that projGraham regarding the Green ect is completed,� he said. “I Energy Act. do not support the resolution. “There are issues with the Nor will I support or deny Green Energy Act. My main any future applications until issues are with solar and that time we make an assess- solar pricing,� he said. “I do ment...I make a personal believe green energy is assessment of that project.� something that we should Councillor Jim Graham entertain. It’s priced reasonsaid he would not support able. Yes, there are landscape the motion mainly because issues, but they become part he did not agree with how of the landscape. They prothe provincial government vide a clean source of enerhas handled the Green gy. But they must be done Energy Act as a whole. right and that is certainly “It’s not the resolution something we can work out itself I have a problem with,� with EDP.� he said, “The whole Green “We are going to find out

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The AgriNews August, 2013 Page 27 within a year what these things are all about,� he said, “Let’s work with the company and see what happens. If there are any issues I think we can possibly deal with them at the time. If it’s a big issue, the province will have to deal with it because they are the ones who approved this.� Councillor Archie Mellan did not join in the discussion and declared a conflict of interest. In an email to The Record, opposition group member Leslie Disheau said she was not surprised the motion was defeated. “The majority on this council has supported the wind developer from the start in 2009,� she said. Disheau added that she was disappointed by the comments made by council regarding waiting six months to see if any issues arise. “Council should have read the complaint process written in this wind project, and read the documentation given to them on how flawed

the complaint process is in this province,� she said, “Not sure how they think there is a different process for our area. And if there is, SBWOG would love to hear about it and how it works.� Disheau also said she was “disgusted� that these projects are still being approved by the province while the study being done by Health Canada has not yet been completed. “SBWOG will still exist at this point,� she added, “We’ll see what the future has in store for this community. With this one project getting approval it just opened the door for hundreds of these wind turbines to be built in this community. Something that our council seems to not have a problem with.� Disheau suggested the opposition group might transition into a support group for families living near the wind turbines, as other opposition groups have done in other parts of the province.

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Chris Rowntree spoke to council on behalf of the concerned citizens and advised them they had retained legal council in their fight to stop the development of the port. “The proposal as we understand it breaches most of the criteria of light industrial zoning,� said Rowntree, “It is therefore in our view illegal. Furthermore, it has been the policy of the municipality so far to deny us access to the details of the proposal under confidentiality of information to the applicants and to issue a building permit under the claim that

the proposal does fit the zoning.� Rowntree further added that the group feels the “non-conforming proposal� would have far-reaching environmental consequences to the entire area. Rowntree said there were two reasons for their approach to council, the first being that their allegations were being endorsed by their lawyer who specializes in agricultural matters. Rowntree said that their lawyer has advised council that to build a grain terminal under the guise of a corn warehouse is “indefensible� in court and should the municipality issue the required permit under the current zoning, they were prepared to take the municipality to court. “You, as the council voted in to defend the interests of the inhabitants of South Dundas, are forcing your residents to go through the expense of having a lawyer confirm what we have tried to spell out to you on very many occasions,� he said. “The zoning bylaw, as the mayor pointed out to the press, was drafted in 2010 after several public meetings and the council meeting where residents had the opportunity to talk. We can assume, therefore that the zoning is appropriate and that council will resist any attempt to rezone the area.�

Rowntree went on to say the bylaws are written in plain English and were open to obvious and indisputable interpretation. “Despite this, taxpayers have already paid a firm of planning consultants to try to manipulate the language to make this proposal conform to M1 zoning. We are still in dialogue with this firm,� he said. “You have already spent our money in attempting to subvert the language of the law and you are now forcing us to court to protect our own bylaws from the municipality who should uphold them. We feel you should be very conscious of the reaction should you further abuse funds entrusted you in order to try to defend the indefensible in a court of law.� The second reason the group asked to address council was to present two petitions to council opposing the development of the grain port. “Over 600 of your residents have manually signed in opposition to your intention to grant a building permit for this terminal,� said Rowntree. The second petition was electronic and had over 200 signatures from concerned citizens. “We ask you to take note of the letter of opposition and to respect the opinion of those who voted you to office,� said Rowntree. Countinued on page 30

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The AgriNews August, 2013 Page 29 service for Voice over Internet Protocol systems (VOIP) — Skype being just one example. “They can now actually Skype without pausing,� said Storm field tech Peter Vanderlind, who reflected on his personal sense of satisfaction delivering Storm Internet service to individuals previously unserved by broadband. That includes a dozen or more happy campers at Mountain Campsite, near Hallville, where Vanderland reported helping with the installation of a node for that purpose. He also recounted how an Elma-area business customer was spending $1,000 or more per month on Internet from one of the big cellular networks. But with the switch to Storm, their bill has dropped to about $80, he said. “She saved saved enough on the first month’s bill to go to Niagara Falls with her husband for the weekend.� Grant Street of Beckwith Township was subcontracted to build 32 of the new towers for Storm. Street, who has been involved with network rollouts all over the world, suggested there was “no comparison� in the robustness of Storm’s network versus the wireless competition. “And that’s just a personal opinion,� he added, smiling. The network is deployed on some freestanding towers — including a key unit put up last year at the Chesterville office — but even more existing structures, such as farmers’ silos and the Winchester water tower. Chiswell pointed out that Storm will be looking to grow its network into other areas after the expected wrap-up of another EORN-funded expansion project in the Lanark area this October. An initiative of the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus that aims to deliver urban-style Internet service to most rural areas, the EORN program is largely funded by federal, provincial and municipal taxpayers but does include about $50-million in private-sector investment.

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Installation of more than 40 new towers and nodes south of Ottawa began a little over year ago after Storm landed a $3million contract through the $170-milllion Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) program. Today, Storm Internet serves “close to 500 customers� with wireless broadband Internet on the newly built infrastructure alone, said company CEO Dave Chiswell on July 24, at the barbecue celebration marking the one-year-anniversary of the build. That’s in addition to about 2,000 existing wireless accounts fed by 70 nodes in the 17-year-old company’s rural Lanarkarea stronghold, where it retreated as a wireless player after selling its North Dundas-area assets to Xplornet several years ago. But with the expiry of the deal’s non-compete agreement, Storm is competing hard again for local wireless customers in this township and the south Ottawa area. Company officials and technicians at the event emphasized the combination of technologies allowing the network to achieve 99.96 per cent uptime, affordable customer rates, and top-performing download and upload speeds. The network “passed with flying colours� EORN’s benchmark testing in June, and officials with the funding program have signed off on the system, according to Chiswell. And thanks to desirably low “ping times,� the network meets the needs of users looking to abandon regular telephone

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Grain Terminal Continued from page 28 After handing the petitions to Mayor Steven Byvelds, Rowntree expressed surprise that the proponents of the grain terminal were also addressing council at the meeting and said they have received many figures about the benefits of the terminal to the agricultural community. However he said they conflicted with figures gathered by Statistics Canada. “But, to hear about the value of the terminal to farmers, is totally irrelevant at this juncture,� he said, “Respecting that we in turn have not spelled out the dangers of grain dust toxicity, flammability, noise pollution and traffic congestion.� Rowntree reminded council that if they accepted an application to amend the zoning bylaw in an attempt to accommodate the grain terminal, then that would be the time to discuss the interests of the farmers and interests of those living in the municipality. “Just now, the only issue before council is the illegality of allowing the proposed terminal to be built in a light industrial zone,� he said. Tom Kaneb, the owner of the land the grain terminal is proposed to be built on, was given the opportunity to address council also. Kaneb said they were in the permitting phase and that the terminal was designed to meet all applicable laws and regulations, including zoning bylaws. Ben Currely of NorAg, was also in attendance at the meeting and Kaneb advised council that Currely had been a grain farmer and elevator operator for 30 years and had experience in merchandising and was well known in the area and he would be the one operating the terminal. “I would not have entered into a partnership or agreement with Ben unless I felt his reputation was as solid as it is,� said Kaneb, “The dockside and lands north of it on Lakeshore have been an industrial area since prior to 1967 when I first began working in this area.� Kaneb pointed out that this predated most of the homes in the area. “The tension we have here is often felt when we have residential areas in close proximity to industrial areas,� he said, “We know we need to design and build our grain terminal to operate to the highest standards.� Kaneb said they were designing the terminal with modern

dust control and low noise aeration fans. He further pointed out that they had sent letters out to about 100 residences advising the homeowners of the plans and to allow for feedback. Kaneb also added that any location that is closer to a farmer or elevator saves time, fuel and money for elevator operators and farmers. He said trucks were often in short supply during peak harvest and another local option would help to relieve the congestion this causes. “There is a recognized shortage of storage in this area. This has the potential to depress the prices and impede harvest if there is nowhere to store the grain,� he said, “The ability to ship

by marine vessel means grain moves out of the local market faster and more economically.� Warren Schneckenberger, on behalf of the Ontario Grain Farmers District 14, spoke in support of the terminal. “The mechanization of farming has exploded in the last few decades and the result is that farmers are able to plant their crops, and more importantly, harvest them, at great speeds,� he said, “These great speeds create significant bottlenecks for us at harvest, particularly when we are trying to export soy beans and wheat.� Schneckenberger said that Eastern Ontario was fortunate to have two large end-users

of corn, Greenfield Ethanol in Johnstown and Casco in Cardinal. And while they do consume a great amount of local corn, their maximum capacity has been realized and no further tons of corn will be consumed no matter what the yields are in Eastern Ontario. For this reason, having another marine outlet to ship the grains out of the area would be a great benefit to local farmers. As the opposition group has already retained legal council, the mayor and councillors could not discuss the opposing sides in an open council meeting, so it is unknown how the municipality will proceed.

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dairy industry. Lowell Lindsay lives outside Guelph, Ontario and was nominated by Semex and EastGen. John Oliver has been a passionate advocate of Canadian agriculture during his successful career as an agribusiness executive. His visionary leadership, commitment to industry associations and willingness to mentor others has been

instrumental in helping Canadian agriculture address future challenges, and his work continues today. John Oliver lives in Oshawa, Ontario and was nominated by Dow AgroSciences. The late John Wise was a long-standing public servant, starting out in municipal politics and earning his way to serve two terms as Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food from 1979 to 1988. Among his many contributions to Canadian agriculture, it was during Mr. Wise’s leadership that agricultural research stations and laboratories were established across Canada. The late John Wise was originally

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On July 9, the East Carleton 4-H Sheep Club toured Lavergne Western Beef Inc. in Navan. Club leader, Colleen Acres, opened the meeting by organizing the club into smaller groups. Rhiannah Gallagher led the 4-H pledge and then members were introduced to their tour guide. Split into groups of six, the club was given a tour of the facility. Each group was shown different cuts of lamb and compared them to cuts of pork. While one group was touring the shop, the others were preparing for the upcoming County Judging Night, which was held on July 17th at the Richmond Fairgrounds. In preparation for Judging Night, members practised their skills with a class of market lambs and a mystery class - work gloves used for handling hay. Members also practised identifying weeds and seeds and gave one set of reasons for either the lamb or glove class. At the end of the evening, club leader, Carol Hall, presented the official reasons for the mystery class and Taylor Bazinet gave the officials for the market lamb class. Acres reviewed the weeds and seeds. Caileigh Gallagher, the club president, adjourned the meeting.

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Owners of Weagant Farm Supplies pose in the lead-up to the company’s 60th anniversary. Front, from left: David Black, retired co-owner, and his daughter, Julia Baker, Officer Manager; Anita Weagant, co-founder; Stacey Weagant, Human Resources and Finance; Bob Weagant, Winchester Store Manager. Back row: Laird Weagant, Brockville Store Manager, and Scott Weagant, Topline Trailers Store Courtesy photo Manager.

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The move spawned today’s trio of Weagant family equipment outlets, including the flagship Winchester location — Weagant Farm Supplies Limited — site of the company’s 60th anniversary celebration this month. “I can still recall when that first tractor arrived in a railway boxcar,” says Bob Weagant, who was born in that same retail building where his parents worked and lived. He also remembers the ensuing questions from his mother to his father about how they might pay for the unsold machine that the late Fred Weagant — itching to become

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Junior 4-H dairy club members from across the Eastern-Central Region, participated in the seventh annual junior show at the Orono fairgrounds July 8 and 9. Nina Linton photo

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for the St. Lawrence Parks Commission. Over the Aug. 17 and Aug 18 weekend local food expert Dwight Saunders a raw gourmet chef, teacher and wellness consultant for Aura Culinary Arts of Iroquois, will be presenting a variety of demonstrations on topics such as pumpkins, preserving today for tomorrow, wild edibles, and at home cheese production. Lynda Turner a scientist with Health Canada and owner of Alexandria’s Zengarry Vegetarian Cuisine will be presenting the sessions All About Greens and Cooking with Kids.  This food event was also created to showcase the historic way of life that Upper Canada Village encompasses daily by utilizing its wonderful gardens, heirloom varieties of vegetables, operating 19th century kitchens and authentic recipes and methods, represents the modern ‘100 Mile Diet’.  The Village itself will offer a sampling at three of its kitchens Louck’s, the Tenant

Delicious vendor samples will be on tap and on the table for foodies to taste and enjoy at Upper Canada Village’s Food Lovers’ Field Days, Aug. 17-18. Farm and Cook’s Tavern. “What is interesting is how some of our modern day cooking and healthy eating is more and more looking towards simpler, from scratch preparation and using the freshest and most local ingredients. This is how we see the perfect fit with Upper Canada Village and how modern day cuisine connects with 19th century cuisine.â€? said Le Clair. Special Events Officer Jancis Sommerville, having scored a recent hit with

Pumpkinferno, which returns again this fall, has worked hard behind the scenes on the debut of Food Lovers’ Field Days. “Jancis is the lead and she is bringing her energy and creativity to pulling together a great mix of vendors from across our region.â€? noted Le Clair,  â€œOur focus really has been on looking for the best in the region from a real cross section of food categories with an authentic and healthy bent. We have a number of various food categories –

Cheese, Baking, Pizza made in the Beehive oven by chefs from Schnitzels Restaurant in Cornwall, fresh produce including vendors from Avonmore Berry Farm, Cannamore Orchards and Rubicon; Preserves and more.� An ethnic section named The World in your Backyard will see a taste of Thai cuisine, Aubin Farms, Katerina’s of Cornwall and a Ukranian vendor from Brockville — Natasha’s Fine Foods. On the

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Hastings readies for 25th anniversary Aug. 21, 22 tainment and activities and a family tent with presentations on a variety of topics, fashion shows, crafts and draws. Spread out over 20 acres, the tented city also includes vendors of every kind, with discoveries to be made around every corner and good things to eat. And that’s just the farm show. The plowing match includes horse-drawn plows, antique and modern tractors, a 4-H plowing competition in which participants accumulate points to qualify for the International Plowing Match, media plowing, dignitary plowing and the Queen of the Furrow plowing demonstration. Although the gates open at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, August 21, the official opening ceremonies will take place at noon on the main stage, with a few words from special guests and an introduction to the Continued on page 8b

out at close to 300 long before the show opens, but Gunning, who is also in charge of the equipment demonstrations, promises that there will be a few extra demonstrations this year. “Each year we try to change some of the demonbirThday Cake when The strations, so this year we gaTes oPen on augusT 21. There will, however, be will include hay and tillage equipment, weather permita Parade - or raTher ting,� he said. Two Parades, one For “We eaCh day oF The PoPular will also have a plowing display. A lot of show. people don’t know what the The 25th edition of Eastern terms are.� different Ontario’s Largest Outdoor the That’s because Farm Show will take place August 21 and Hastings County Plowing 22 at 255 Fairgrounds Road Match and Farm Show is a highlight of the summer for in Quinte West, 25 kilometres northwest of Belleville, both the public and members of the farming commuhosted by Doug Parr and nity. If the weather is Bruce Philp. good, attendance can reach The two-day event is already so jam-packed with the 20,000-mark. In addition to displays things to do and see for and demonstrations of the people of all ages, that latest farm equipment and there really isn’t much technology, the show fearoom to add more, says president Jim Gunning. The tures antique displays, a children’s tent with enterexhibitor list typically tops By Martha Tanner AgriNews Contributor he hasTings CounTy Plowing MaTCh and FarM show won’T CelebraTe iTs 25Th anniversary wiTh Fireworks or ribbon-CuTTing or even a

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down a hill, the utmost care must be taken when handling round bales to ensure they stay put. In 2013 so far, there have been three media reports of men in Canada being killed while transporting bales and another two of men incurring serious injury. In February, an Ontario man was struck by a falling hay bale while handling it with a front-end loader. He eventually died of his injuries. In May, a man in British Columbia was injured when a bale gave way and struck him while he was repairing the wrapping on a bale of hay being moved from the field to a barn. He suffered non-life threatening injuries. Glen Blahey, Agricultural Safety and Health Specialist for the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association, says: “The majority of injuries occur when bales are being placed onto or removed from transport vehicles, or when an operator is lifting the bales incorrectly, either with improper spearing techniques or lifting the bales beyond their centre of gravity. If a bale falls, it could crush the operator or anyone nearby. So handlers need to ensure

they are lifting correctly and that their operating space is totally clear of bystanders,� he says. In March, CASA, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) and Farm Credit Canada (FCC) launched Get with the Plan!, a Canadian Agricultural Safety Week campaign focused on encouraging farmers to develop their own health and safety plans. Bruce Johnson, Executive Director of the Farm and Ranch Safety and Health Association (FARSHA), points out that when transporting bales, operators should ensure their hauling equipment is capable of handling the load and making sure all bales are securet. “Moving and transporting large bales whether round or square requires specialized equipment, usually things go wrong when proper equipment and procedures are not being used or followed. It is vital that operators and handlers are made aware by manufacturers and dealers of the equipment required to carry out the work efficiently and safely, and that they have received adequate training,� he says.

Precautions to keep in mind There are four main stages of bale transport, each with their own risks: lifting, loading, transport and unloading. To stay safe, observe the following recommendations. Lifting: Improper lifting can cause vehicles to rollover or bales to roll or fall off of lifting equipment, putting operators or bystanders at risk. • Ensure adequate operating space clear of all bystanders. • When handling bales, the lift capacity on a front end loader or telehandler must be greater than the bale being moved. If not, the vehicle could overturn. • Always use proper loading systems when lifting with front-end loaders. Buckets should not be used. Double spears work well but beware of single spears. They should not be used unless they are supplemented with a stabilizer to keep the bale from rotating and giving way, rolling over bystanders or operators in the process. • Always pierce round bales in the centre of the load. If it’s too low it could rotate forward along the spear pivot point, breaking free from handling equipment and rolling onto anyone in its path. Too high and it could rotate back and crush the operator. • Never lift beyond the centre of gravity of a bale. If a bale is lifted too high, it could roll the vehicle or fall off and crush the operator or bystanders. Loading: Loading too quickly can unsettle already placed loads, creating risks for loaders and bystanders. • Ensure there are no bystanders near the

transport vehicle, especially the opposite side of the vehicle being loaded. •Stack bales in a tight, pyramidal format to provide support during transport. •Do not push bales too hard onto the vehicle. This could cause bales on the opposite side of the vehicle to fall off. •Secure bales with straps in both directions as per regulations across most of Canada to protect motorists while on the road. Transport: Visibility and blind spots can create multiple roadway hazards for both transport drivers and motorists. • Plan your route and be aware of traffic conditions. • Use proper warning lights and consider using a pilot vehicle to help warn motorists of upcoming (especially left) turns. Even with all these measures in place, be cautious. Motorists may not see or recognize your turning lights. For motorists, if you can’t see a driver’s mirrors, they can’t see you. Unloading: Unloading should be done cautiously to avoid unexpected bale movement. • Select a location for unloading that has even, hard ground with adequate space for maneuvering. • Clear the area of bystanders. • Determine whether the load has shifted during transport. Make adjustments to reduce the risk of bales falling. • Remove all straps carefully and do not begin unloading until the truck driver is clear of the site. • Ensure your unloading equipment is adequate for the weight of the bales and height of the bale stack. • Unload from the top, working down as you go. • Pierce bales carefully so as not to push bales off the opposite side of the vehicle.

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Weagant Continued from page 1B service as the dealership shop, where Fred Weagant already ran a successful sideline converting wagon wheels to modern wheels with tires. The operation officially incorporated in 1971. Sales grew through the years, as did the size and complexity of the machinery. “We set a sales record in 1992, and we’ve beaten it every year since then,� says Bob Weagant, Winchester store manager, when asked about particular achievements in the last 60 years. Machinery nameplates have also shifted markedly through the years. The current New Holland flag has flown above the store since 1993, although the brand was originally added to the lineup in the early days, right after Cockshutt. But during the 1960s, the latter company and Oliver were acquired by the White Motor Company Oliver. In the 1980s, again after a series of manufacturer buyouts, Weagant sold Fiatbuilt tractors under the Hesston brand name. The New Holland name

assumed its current role at the dealership after Fiat bought the Ford-New Holland Corporation. Despite industry turmoil, the Weagant family effectively conducted business and expanded and became more versatile. Bob Weagant and his brother-inlaw, Dave Black, joined the dealership in 1970 and 1974, respectively. Two years later, the family placed the White line at the newly constructed Winchester facility on County Rd. 43, while the New Holland line continued at South Mountain under Black’s direction until 1988, when the original store site was closed and business operations merged in Winchester. At the cusp of another expansion, younger brother Laird Weagant joined the business in 1980, becoming manager of Weagant Farm Supplies’ Brockville location, which opened in 1983 — 30 years ago this year — with Kubota, Kawasaki, and several short lines. Beyond the Weagant brothers and David Black, who retired five years ago, a third generation of ownership is also involved with the enterprise: Stacey Weagant, Human Resources and Finance, Julie Baker,

AdWatcher surfs the classifieds for you at www.agrinews.ca Office Manager, and Scott Weagant, Manager of Topline Trailer & Equipment Sales, third and youngest dealership in the Weagant fleet. Twentyyear-old Topline opened in 1993, featuring Kubota as well as a full complement of trailers. Anita Weagant remains involved and regularly visits the Winchester operation, says Bob Weagant of his mother. She’s a fixture behind the serving tables at the company’s popular spring open house event. Fred Weagant passed away a decade ago, just missing the 50th anniversary by a couple of weeks. The firm — known simply as Weagant’s by many in the area — currently employs a workforce of 67. Several have worked for the company over 25 years: Ault VanBokhorst, Elwood Giroux, Joe Vasey, Beth Winters, Pat Byvelds, Dale Countryman and Gary VanHoof. Rooted in their rural surroundings, the owners tout their support of the local community. Weagant’s donates bursaries to local students, supports local trade shows and fairs, local hospitals, Canadian Club, Upper Canada Playhouse, local 4-H clubs, the

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Hastings Continued from page 6B contestants in the Queen of the Furrow competition. The young women will deliver their speeches, part of the judged competition, on day two of the event, after which the winner will be crowned. At 2:30 p.m. on each afternoon, the parade of antique tractors will wend its noisy way through Tent City to the great admiration of tractor aficionados young and old. “It will be a busy twoday event,� notes Gunning.

He was joined by his son Carl in the early 50s, and together they built a dealership that lasted for 45 years. The shop was destroyed by fire in 1982, just two years before the demise of International Harvester. Many local farmers have agreed to be part of the parade, including Ed and Estella Rose, owners of a collection of three Internationals. One of the Roses’ machines, a Super The first-time president, who has been involved in the show for a dozen years, says there are two main reasons for its success. “We have a great list of volunteers. If we didn’t have that, we wouldn’t have a match. “And the local equipment dealers really support it too.� One of the highlights of the Hastings County Plowing Match and Farm Show has always been the colourful antique tractor parade, which snakes through the tent city each afternoon.

W6-TA, was purchased new from Sam Simms in 1955 by Estella’s father, James Fawcett, who used the tractor on his Winchester dairy farm. Fawcett also put it to work on many custom jobs for neighbours, loading manure, plowing snow and filling more than 10 silos every year. The couple also have a W-4 and Farmall-H. They continued their IH tradition after the merger with Case, owning the 684 and 885 models of that brand as well. Parade organizers are looking for interesting International Harvester tractors and equipment from the Simms era. Tractors don’t need to be restored and are welcome in any condition but must be in running order. The parade begins at noon on Aug. 18 in conjunction with the South Mountain Fair. Each tractor will be introduced and a short history aloud as it passes the grandstand. To enter the parade, call Hugh or Dianne Fawcett at 613774-3363.

Cattlemen’s Associations in many areas, Junior Farmers, Heart and Stroke Foundation and a multitude of other farm related organizations and events. The Brockville store offered its facilities as the depot for distribution of generators by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs during the 1998 ice storm and was involved in the Hay West Movement a few years ago, providing both tractors and manpower to load donated hay onto railway cars. Weagant’s also supports the Canada East Equipment Dealers’ Association (formally O.R.F.E.D.A.) and was one of the founding members of Farm Fleet. The firm also distributes its own publication, Farmfest News, to approximately 22,000 rural route customers between Belleville and Ottawa and the Quebec border. The owners welcome the public to their anniversary celebrations, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Fri., Aug. 23, 11250 County Road 43. “There will be refreshments of cake and coffee,� says Bob Weagant. Invitations have been extended to local dignitaries and to several of the company’s supplier representatives.

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McWilliams’ (OttawaCarleton), Frogholm Holsteins and Jerseys The Waldroff’s (Stormont ), Broederdale Farms The Broeder’s (Frontenac Wolfe Island ) and award recipients E.E. Bennett & Sons Farms Ltd. from Frontenac County and CMcB Holsteins - The McBride’s from Renfrew County. In a BMO press release, Cathy Lasby, Executive Director, Ontario Plowmen’s Association said “Ontario’s farm families contribute to their community and to the province in so many significant ways. They uphold the traditions of the past while strengthening Ontario’s economic growth, and it is truly an honour to recognize them.� Other recipients are: McIntosh Family(Bruce), Altona Lea Farms -The

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Cannamore Orchard has a dark backdrop in the fall season. All is fairly quiet at this time of year, except for those picking fresh fruit, but come the Halloween season, visitors can expected to be scared and thrilled on wagons that offer a tour through the property, narrated by a Cannamore witch and her ghoulish friends.

Wagon ride to get spookier in 2013 CANNAMORE — Announcing the addition of local artisans to its Spooky Village, plus other activities, Cannamore Orchard's Spooky Wagon Ride continues to make this Eastern Ontario Halloween family favourite stop bigger and better.  Dennis and Claire Taylor opened the orchard doors in 1981 and started the Spooky Wagon Ride 12 years later in 1993. This coming October, the month-long event will run from Oct. 4 to 30 and visitors will be able to experience the recent additions of a new Kids’ Spooky House, an indoor Dark Maze, and

numerous other outdoor patio stone mazes and finger mazes. “As home to witches, coffin makers, gypsies, fortune tellers, vampires, and others, the Spooky Village is the only one of its kind in the world." as noted on company press release. Welcoming 40,000 visitors each year, for fruit picking and various other events, the seasonal attraction gives a boost to the economies of rural Eastern Ontario, employs area high school students and features Ottawa Valley talent for its main stage events of secondary school bands from St. Francis Xavier, North Dundas and St.

Thomas Aquinas. In return for student and teacher involvement through the years, the orchard has donated over $275,000 to the school's music programs, funding equipment purchases and trips for the bands to places such as Boston and New York to "make lifechanging experiences of music and travel possible for many students who would not otherwise be able to participate. " For more information regarding getting involved in the annual event (vendor, sponsor or entertainment) please contact Dora Dalietos at dora@visavisevents.ca or 613-292-7502.

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials weren’t impressed when 17 hot-air balloons inadvertently landed in New York State after taking off from nearby Cornwall on the first day of the city’s 18th annual Kinsmen Lift-off festival last month. The incident left organizers scrambling for an alternative take-off site for remaining flights during the July 11-14 festival. They settled on the Avonmore Fairgrounds, 30 km north of the city; two dozen balloons, including this Jean Coutu-sponsored unit (shown in the act of inflation at the fairgrounds) created quite a spectacle in the rural hamlet. According to local MP Guy Lauzon’s executive assistant Eric Duncan, U.S. officials warned the event organizers that if they landed illegally stateside again, they faced arrest and forfeiture of their balloons.

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