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Tracey Baute, Lead Entomologist – Field Crops with OMAFRA helped participants of the Eastern Ontario Crop Diagnostic Day on Wed., June 19, in Winchester, practise their scouting and managing skills in the battle against Western Bean Cutworm. Other crop staions included nitro management, disease identification and cereal opportunities. See story and more photos inside.

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July Crop Report by Scott Banks – OMAFRA Cropping Systems Specialist emPtville — the imProved

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to dry down to 14.5 per cent moisture rather than leave it in the field to drydown where it is exposed to more weathering. Growers concerned about white mold pressure in soybeans should consider applying fungicide with white mold suppression on the label. To get satisfactory results, two applications are required; one at first flower (R1) followed by a second application at full flower (R2) about 10 to 14 days later.

Potato Leafhopper in alfalfa and beans in Eastern Ontario (OMAFRA Field Crop News)

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otato leafhoPPer (Plh) is the most damaging alfalfa insect Pest in ontario over many years. the damage created is not as dramatic as an alfalfa weevil or armyworm outbreak, however leafhoPPer damage is more chronic and widesPread. many farmers are unaware of the significance of Plh damage, which is often blamed on the hot, dry weather that frequently accomPanies it. Plh damage is common across southern ontario. the niagara area and counties north of lake erie are Particularly affected and extensive damage often results.

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There are still some areas with Potato Leaf Hoppers (PLH) pressure in alfalfa and edible bean fields. PLH feeding is where the insect sucks the juice from the plant leaves and that leaves a blockage in the leaf. This leaves the appearance of a bronze colour across the field and results in stunting plant growth and quality. If above threshold levels, PLHs can significantly reduce yield and quality. Many winter wheat stands look good and will be ready to harvest in the next three to four weeks. Remember wheat quality decreases as harvest is delayed. Depending on harvest weather conditions, it may be better to harvest the wheat at a slightly higher moisture and put in the bins

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Potato Leafhopper continued from page 2 Tiny, green and wedgeshaped PLH do not overwinter in Ontario, but migrate annually from the Gulf States carried on weather-front air currents. They usually begin arriving in late May. Adult leafhoppers are 3 mm (1/8th inch) long, lime green and wedge-shaped. The adults lay a few eggs per day in the alfalfa stems and petioles, which hatch about nine days later. Juvenile leafhoppers, also called nymphs, are about 1 mm (1/32nd inch) when they hatch. They resemble adults, except they are wingless and are often found on the underside of the leaves. explosive growth The generation interval is short, with about 25 days from egg laying to the adult stage. This gives the leafhopper the ability to have an explosive population growth. Farmers walking in their second and third cut alfalfa fields can often see leafhoppers flying or “hopping” sideways, as they are disturbed. PLH are killed by frost in the fall. Leafhoppers feed on a wide

potato leafhopper variety of host plants, including edible beans. Biological controls have not been very effective. hopperburn Leafhoppers feed by inserting a stylet into a leaf midrib and sucking sap juices from the plant. They inject saliva containing a toxin into the plants as they feed. This causes abnormal cell growth and interferes with transportation of fluids and nutrients in the leaves. The result is the characteristic “hopperburn”, which starts as a wedge-shaped “V” yellowish pattern on the leaf tips. damage PLH feeding causes reduced stem elongation, reduced root development, leaf cupping and stunting. Yields can be lowered by as much as 50 per cent with a severe infestation, accompanied by reduced protein levels. Decreased stand vigour

results in slow regrowth following cutting and increased winterkill. New seedings are very susceptible. Most of the damage occurs from June to mid-August. Symptoms are sometimes confused with nutrient deficiency or herbicide injury, and are often dismissed as “drought damage”. scouting Economic losses occur before plant symptoms develop, so it is important to identify the presence of large leafhopper populations before the damage occurs. It is particularly important to monitor new seedings. Scouting with a sweep net will help you determine whether early harvest or spraying is needed. Scout at intervals of five to seven days, beginning after first cut. To determine the number of leafhoppers, including adults and nymphs, take 10 sweeps and divide by 10. Do

this in five representative areas of the field and note the height of the alfalfa. plh resistant varieties A more recent development has been the introduction of PLH resistant alfalfa varieties. These varieties have tiny glandular hairs on leaves and stems that provide tolerance to PLH. The glandular hairs are not fully expressed the first year, so while resistant varieties can dramatically reduce the PLH damage, yield reductions can still occur. New seedings of PLH resistant varieties should be monitored and may still need to be sprayed when PLH pressure is severe. PLH highly resistant varieties currently registered include: Quality Seeds’ FSG400LH, Growmark’s WL345LH and WL352LH, Pioneer’s 53H92, and Pickseed’s Trailblazer 4.0. For performance characteristics of these varieties, refer to the Ontario Forage Crop Variety Performance brochure at www.goforages.ca. Keep in mind that the yield index data comes from locations that typically do not have severe PLH damage. As alfalfa breeding and performance testing

efforts continue, there will be more high performance varieties introduced with “Highly Resistance” PLH ratings. PLH resistant varieties are particularly useful for farmers in the Niagara-Lake

Erie area that typically have significant PLH damage. Farmers who do not scout or spray to control PLH may find the use of PLH resistant varieties to be an easy and practical method to help manage the risk.

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Editorial Pop goes the silo At first glance, it may appear like an extravagant waste of taxpayers’ money. But on second and third glance, the idea of artistically painting five barnyard silos in the United Counties of Prescott and Russell doesn’t seem that far-fetched. Call it the rural equivalent of urban art, eye candy for the masses, a project deserving of public support especially during Canada’s 150th anniversary year. The monumental murals now dotting a portion of the Eastern Ontario countryside are called “Popsilos� for a reason. Silos that have been dressed up by professional artists “pop� out of their barnyards, serving as beacons in drawing tourists to the respective farms and to agriculture in general. The question really is why didn’t somebody think of using silos in an organized way as message delivering canvasses before now? Decorated with everything from an eagle and a gigantic crow, to colourful cattails and human figures, the silos make for traffic-stopping works of art. Dozens of cars have been pulling over, with occupants taking photos and short walks around participating farms where owners say they appreciate the opportunity to educate city dwellers and other non-farmers about the intricacies of their profession. Open through Oct. 31, the merger of an urban art style with a rural backdrop is the first of its kind in Canada. The entrepreneurs who came up with the concept deserve and are receiving kudos.

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by Tom Van Dusen lar concerts and an events centre in a former machine shed for general gatherings and wedding receptions. The most recent addition to the operation is an attractive wine-tasting room. All processes occur on site, from bottling and packing, to labelling; the label shows a cluster of grapes beside an equal-sized stack of stones. As usual, when a new winery opens in the forbidden east end of the province where good grapes were deemed by Western Ontario experts to be impossible to grow and therefore good wine impossible to make, there’s immediate talk of a new VQA-recognized region similar to Prince Edward County. The key ingredient that has made wineries in the frigid east possible and even successful, leading to VQA dreams that have so far failed to materialize, is cold-climate grape varieties developed at the University of Minnesota; Stone Crop gets its hearty stock through a Quebec breeder. Over the past dozen years, it has mostly been a two-steps-forward, one-back process for the Eastern Ontario industry, with Stone Crop bringing to about 10 the number of working wineries located south and east of Ottawa to the Quebec border. This year, Eastern Ontario’s unseasonal cold and rainy weather has made producing grapes as much of a challenge as growing other crops, Hyatt-Gervais says. However, while the fruit is susceptible to mold and fungus, it’s also resilient and is responding to limited sunlight that has shone through.

Ten years in the making, another new winery has opened in Eastern Ontario, this one being Stone Crop Acres outside Morrisburg. Great location, very scenic, country estate-ish, nice people running it and, as a bonus, decent wine! That’s not always the case with fledgling wineries whose product at least at first is often, shall we say, raw. I dropped by on official opening day July 16, an event which was well prepared with informal tasting stations, tasteful entertainment, and tours. Backed by family and friends, veterinarian turned sommelier and certified winemaker Norene HyattGervais welcomed a steady stream of curious connoisseurs who readily sampled five debut varieties, four whites and a “summery� Sabrevois red. There are five more reds aging in oak barrels in the constricted wine-making room for gradual release. An informal survey of my tasting companion the Glengarry Bootmaker and other random guests decreed the 2016 Frontenac Gris Vidal the favourite offering. Described as “deliciously light and playful Continued on page 11 with aromas of peach, apricot and white flowers�, the wine was available for $12 a bottle, two dollars less than the other varieties. I was impressed enough that I bought a Frontenac One of the participants on Prescott-Russell’s Popsilo tour is Andre Ouimet Gris Vidal to take to a wine shower for my niece of Vankleek Hill whose silo now sports a giant-sized likeness of a young Molly and betrothed Aaron who are getting married farmer dressed in traditional garb and holding one of the main tools of the on Prince Edward Island in August. trade, a pitchfork. A stone’s throw from Highway 401, future plans In itself, the painted silo is a show-stopper. But there’s much more going for the venture include a full, climate-controlled wine on behind the scenes at Ouimet Farms Adventure; it’s a sprawling corn maze room and a bed and breakfast operation on site. which celebrates, as does the decorated silo, Canada’s 150th anniversary. As does the Popsilo project, Ouimet deserves a separate pat on the back for Currently, Stone Crop is growing 5,000 well managed vines and last year harvested 8,000 pounds of a job well done in promoting agriculture in an innovative way. grapes. When seen from the air – Ouimet often views it through a drone – the Continued on page 8 Other plans to help draw customers include reguseven-acre maze shows the word Canada, the number 150 against a maple leaf, 1867 – 2017, and the farm’s web address. After the maze project was introduced on Facebook early in July, it was The AgriNews is published by Etcetera Publications (Chesterville) Inc. viewed thousands of times, with dozens of cars coming to the gate containing on the first Monday of each month. occupants hoping to get up close to it. However, they were told they had to Publisher: Etcetera Publication Inc. Editor: Muriel Carruthers wait until the end of July for the official opening, partly because of retarded Staff Writers: Tom Van Dusen, Jeff Moore, Candice Vetter, growing conditions due to Eastern Ontario’s incessant cold, wet weather. Ouimet created the maze the old-fashioned way. He counted the rows, did Kalynn Sawyer Helmer the math, and came up with a design partly based on a computer sketch. In all, Production Manager: Chantal Bouwers Graphic Artist: Angela Billharz it took about 20 hours to put the concept together. Advertising Representatives: Brenda Fawcett: agrinewsads@gmail.com This isn’t Ouimet’s first rodeo and he’s getting better at it. Last season, it Anne-Marie Gibbons: agrinewsads2@gmail.com took him about 40 hours to create an image of the logo of his cross-town neighbour Beau’s All Natural Brewery which was also realized in corn. Meanwhile, he’s transforming a barn into a showcase for agricultural antiques P.O. Box 368, Chesterville, Ont. K0C 1H0 and establishing a farmers’ market on site. Telephone: 613-448-2321 Fax: 613-448-3260 Ouimet is always busy promoting agriculture, to the point that he bought www.agrinews.ca e-mail: agrinews.editor@gmail.com some equipment from McMaze north of Cornwall and is now handling cusAnnual Subscription $36.75 (HST Included) within Canada tomer calls to the defunct operation. All advertisements appearing in The AgriNews are protected by copyright and may not be reproduced It’s a sickness, Ouimet says of agriculture and the intense desire to tell the without the express written permission of the publisher. world about it. A sweet sickness!

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British Columbian delegate Sarah Kate Smith (left) and Newfoundland and Labrador delegate Joshua Power (right) took a moment out of their busy week at the 4-H Global Network Summit to share their love for 4-H in Canada with 4-H in Canada CEO Shannon Benner. Sawyer Helmer photo

Stephanie Nagelschnitz and Robert Larsen were the co-emcees for the week and each day began with a morning check-in followed by the keynote speaker. Every day surrounded a new theme to focus on and drive discussions. On Tues., July 11, the theme was Community Engagement and Communications. As such, keynote speaker Krista Scaldwell took to the stage to dive into her career in communications and how 4-H helped her on her

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4-H Summit Continued from page 5 leadership. Something her experience in 4-H helped her to develop. “We need great leaders who can make decisions, even the ones that are unpopular but are for the greater good, she insisted, and continued that “4-H was invaluable for my personal and professional life.� Scaldwell cut her speech short to open the floor to questions from the delegates. For the last 45 min-

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utes of her allotted time, Scaldwell gave delegates the opportunity to pick her brain and get advice about anything and everything. “I think it’s great they are willing to ask questions. I deliberately set it up to have questions because I always think that a presentation is about the audience and I’m not them. They are coming from multiple countries so I wanted to know [exactly what was on their minds]. So I gave them a little overview then gave them the chance to

ask and hear what’s on their mind,� Scaldwell explained in a later interview. While 4-H is evolving with most diverse programs, agriculture still makes up 60 per cent of 4H in Canada’s mandate. This ideal was not lost on Scaldwell who comes from a family farm upbringing. “I don’t want to see the family farm go away but I also know we need to bring shareholder value into the corporate space. 4-H is building leaders for both agriculture and corporate

who can have difficult dialogues. [Agriculture and corporate] have to be able to co-exist. Lastly, Scaldwell said she hopes that if one piece of advice can be gained from her speech, it is the message “to work hard and always work hard. And to leverage the network that [the delegates] are getting out of [the summit]. This is the opportunity of a lifetime. I got so much out of 4-H I will forever be indebted.� 4-H in Canada CEO

Shannon Benner explained that last year the national 4H membership grew by 600 members. The first global summit in 2014 held in Seoul, Korea, had roughly half the 480 attendees which showed up to the 2017 summit in Ottawa. “It took 100 years [for 4H] to be a global movement,� said Benner. She continued that the program has spread community by community, a testament to the strong roots of the program. At a summit with such a

vast scale and a wide diversity of countries and members, there are huge questions that are being put to the delegates. Benner explained that it was important to try and keep the answers to those questions at a grassroots level. Her last piece of advice to the delegates was to “think big, but act locally.� Of the Canadian delegates at the summit, provinces from coast-tocoast were represented. Joshua Power, a 19 year old Continued on page 9

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20th annual Crop Diagnostics Day by Kalynn Sawyer Helmer AgriNews Staff Writer INCHESTER – THE EaSTERN ONTaRIO CROp DIagNOSTICS Day TOOk plaCE IN WINCHESTER aT THE WINCHESTER RESEaRCH CENTRE. THE lONg-STaNDINg

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The first station was titled Weed I.D. with Holly Byker, a cropping systems research technician. Up next was Farming in 3D with Sebastian Belliard, OMAFRA’s Soil Management Specialist for field crops in Eastern Ontario, and Chris Brown, Nutrient Management Field Crops Program Lead. Four soils were on display at the station where participants were asked to identify which soil was best and which was worst. The point of the exercise focused on identifying good soil structure, one that breaks apart like crumbs. Brown explained, “Soil structure

has a very big impact on how water moves through the soil and how crops access water.� The key part identified was the pores between aggregates which allow for aeration and water infiltration. “Pores are a key part of soil structure. You need pores for roots to be able to penetrate,� said Belliard. The station showed the differences between good soil structures and poor structures. Brown helped to identify little layers of plates that can happen naturally with water but indicate consolidation. However she went on to explain that it can be in part rectified with tillage. Belliard concluded that while there are certain components that cannot be changed about the biology of a field, “structure is dynamic and can respond quickly to management.� The third station was Cereal Opportunities and Challenges with Joanna Follings, Cereals Specialist with the Field Crop Unit of OMAFRA. The station identified malting barley varieties and cereal management practices. This was followed by Nitrogen Management in Corn with Jake W. Munro, Soil Fertility Specialist for the Field Crops Unit of OMAFRA, and Ben Rosser, Field Crop Corn Industry Program Lead for OMAFRA. At this station, Munro and Rosser presented evidence from field trials that sidedress injection which leads to less risk of ammonia loss and potential higher yields compared to dribble or drop nozzles. At station five, Horst Bohner led the discussion of Soybeans. Bohner has been the provincial soybean specialist with OMAFRA Continued on page 9

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Sebastian Belliard showed groups the difference between healthy soil structures and unhealthy structures at the Eastern Ontario Crop Diagnostics Day in Winchester on Wed., July 19. Sawyer Helmer photo

One step forward‌ Continued from page 4 While it might appear like a dramatic turn in her career path, the former vet explained she grew up in a family that made its own wine and has always been interested in the science and art of it. While waiting for her opportunity, HyattGervais continued to research developments and tour vineyards and wineries. When she learned of the existence of cold-climate vines able to resist up to

minus 40-dregree weather with minimum protection or intervention, she decided the time was ripe. Backed by her husband Marc and four adult children, she began the groundwork about a decade ago. Along the way to opening day, Hyatt-Gervais sought advice and moral support from forerunners in the regional wine industry, including some who purchased her grapes before she entered full production. One of those is Denis Perrault of Navan, a dairy farmer doubling as a winemaker who long ago set

aside the push to be recognized by the VQA as a certified region and concentrates on making the best product while serving an ever-expanding solo market. New arrivals should follow Denis’ lead: Channel your time and energy into making the most drinkable varieties possible and don’t waste an ounce of that time and energy in trying to impress the VQA as a region. When the time is deemed to be right – if ever – the Vintners Quality Alliance will come to you.

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Crop Day Continued from page 8 since 2001. He began by insisting that nutrient deficiency in soybeans can occur even in wet structures like the soil has experienced this year and the days of leaving soybeans alone are over. “If we are going to get to 60, 80, 100 bushels consistently then we have to learn how to manage them,” said Bohner. The station went on to examine different effects farming practices have on soybeans. Bohner explained in low soil tests the plant’s response to phosphorus was equal to that of potash when applied together. An outcome Bohner said he was surprised to see since potash is taught as the usual one product fix. This was not the case, however, in high soil tests. Before moving on to the next station, Bohner explained the potential benefits for rolling. The best time being “early enough but not too early. On Bohner’s own field he says he waits until the first trifoliate (V1) before rolling and does so during a hot dry afternoon since the plants are more limp than in the morning. When one participant asked how long he should wait before going back to the field, to avoid a defeated feeling from rolling crops, Bohner insisted that when done properly the plant should make its way back upright by the same night or next morning. However with all things farming related, it is dependent on what works for each particular field and farmer. The sixth stop was Diseases I.D. and Management with Albert Tenuta, a Pathologist - Field Crops for OMAFRA. Onsite of most interest to Tenuta was the wheat, one side fungicide and the other not. Tenuta encouraged listeners to monitor their wheat fields for bleached white or pinkish heads from Fusarium Head Blight. For corn Tenuta outlined four main issues, Northern Corn Leaf Blight identifiable by long oval lesions, Common Corn Rust identifiable by rusty coloured pustules, Gray Leaf Spot identifiable by rectangular lesions and Eyespot identifiable by small round lesions. Northern Corn Leaf Blight, Tenuta insisted was a large problem for Eastern Ontario and can cause a hit of 20 to 40 bushels. Next was the Dicamba Stewardship station with Mike Cowbrough, Weed Management Lead for OMAFRA, and Jason Deveau, Application Technology Specialist with

The AgriNews August, 2017 Page 9 OMAFRA. This station compared the effectiveness of triple rinsing and continuous rinsing, with and without ammonia-based cleaner. The eighth station, Western Bean Cutworm with Tracey Baute, Field Crop Lead Entomologist, helped participants to identify the insect and covered some of the new trapping technology and management strategies. This was followed by Strip Tillage and More

Tillage with Peter Johnson, Agronomist. The station examined vertical. highspeed disc, plowing and crop residues. The second last stop on the tour was Soil is Alive! with Adam Hayes, Soil Management - OMAFRA, where participants got a close up look at what lives in the soils and effects management has on those living organisms. Lastly, the Diagnostic

Stop with Ian McDonald, Crop Innovations-OMAFRA, challenged participants’ diagnostic skills relating to field crops and modern issues, The day was informative for the participants and a good opportunity to ask questions tailored to personal fields. With access to so many professionals and experts, the benefits of the event were evident to the 290 people who attended the fullday event.

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Horst Bohner spoke to participants about soybeans and gave a tour through the field examining different effects of pesticides, nutrients and rolling practices.

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4-H Summit Continued from page 6 from Calvert, Newfoundland and Labrador, and the I. Sullivan Memorial 4-H Club, and Sarah Kate Smith, an 18 year old from Barriere, British Columbia, and the Yellowhead 4-H Club, spoke about their experiences at the summit and locally. “4-H has given me a lot of life skills not only applicable to life in general but professional as well. Also the importance of having a diverse education. I don’t come from an agriculture background and 4-H has taught me the importance of agriculture and I’ve learned a lot about the Ag industry and agriculture in canada through 4-H.” said Power. “In 4-H there are so many opportunities, and projects to explore that you can really find what you are passionate about and go to every different level with it because opportunities are there for those who pursue them and 4-H is a great example of that. If you are dedicated and are interested they are there to provide that opportunity for you.” added Smith The summit helped connect the delegates with an app in order to get to know some of the speakers and attendees beforehand. Smith raved that the app allowed for her to connect with likeminded 4-Hers before the actual summit. Once there, the delegates had the opportunities to “talk about unique differences in agriculture and leadership countries within our respective countries,” said Smith. Power concluded that, “4-H is such an essential organization and network around the world.” Early in the week, the National Volunteer of the Year was honoured at the 4-H in Canada AGM on Mon., June 10. Alberta resident Caroline Boddy from the Golden Prairie 4-H Club was announced as the recipient in late April. In the April press release Boddy explained, “Winning this award is the highest compliment because I have been championing the 4-H program my whole life.”

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Renaud and Pemberton go head-to-head for OFA Zone 11 director’s position by Kalynn Sawyer Helmer AgriNews Staff Writer UNDAS/LEEDS – ON JUNE 30,

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Eleanor Renaud JASPER – Renaud has been the regional director since the OFA’s new board structure change in 2008. “OFA is a passion, I love it,� said Renaud. “I think there is a need for it, there’s also a need for commodities but I think there is a real need for this overall organization that looks after everybody. I’ve always been a big believer in the good of the whole, working to make sure everybody has what they need.� Renaud’s farm in Jasper has been in her family since the early 1800s and she has been working it since she was a young girl with her father. “It has its challenges, but I love it,� said Renaud. The farm had originally been dairy up until 20 years ago when they made the change to replacement heifers and cow-calf. When Renaud took over to work the place by herself, she went from a 200-head herd down to 50 as well as 300 to 400 acres of cash crop. A size Renaud says she feels she can manage well on her own. “I love it, I love the farm. And because I love farming so much, OFA is there to make sure my children can farm after me.� Renaud’s experience includes serving as a coun-

Eleanor Renaud cillor for ElizabethtownKitley township, the Rural Ontario Municipal Association Board (ROMA), the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Board (AMO), the Rideau Mississippi Source Water Protection Committee, and in the past with the Eastern Ontario Smart Growth Panel, The Ontario Rural Council and the Centre for Rural Leadership, to name a few. “Being on OFA is so rewarding because you’re part of a bigger team, you’re part of something that is bigger than you are. You can make a difference and make things happen,� explained Renaud. Because of her experience and history with the OFA, Renaud believes she can be the voice of her counties where

it counts. “After 17 or more years with council and lobbying at Queen’s Park, through ROMA, AMO and OFA, I have a good working relationship with all sides. I’ve got friends in every party that I’ve known through municipal, which is good because we became friends as equals and now I have friends in Queen’s Park. So I have a good working relationship there. It makes it easy to knock on a door, to make a phone call and sometimes just planting an idea with an MPP. You need everyone on side.� During Renaud’s years with the OFA, she has seen some big wins for agriculture but was sure to credit the organization as a whole. “We are a team,� said Renaud. “It’s an 18-member board, we all have a vote. We’ve achieved everything as a group.� Some of those wins include getting Hydro One to admit that stray voltage is real and could be caused by them, rewriting the Nutrient Management plan and writing part of the Pesticide course book. Currently some of the OFA’s projects follow NAFTA, electricity and minimum wage issues. The OFA has a working group trying to make sure they Continued on page 11

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OFA Zone 11 director's position Continued from page 10 have a plan, explained Renaud. “I’d like to be there and be part of the team that sees these projects through to fruition. I was there for the start of it, I’d like to see the end of it and make sure we hopefully get the wins that we want.” At the end of the day, Renaud wanted to make sure her members know she wants, “to make sure there is an industry for the next generations and that I am a strong voice for my zone. I fight for what is best for Eastern Ontario, for my counties in particular. I will continue to take their concerns to the board and try my best to make sure they are acted on.” Jacqueline KellyPemberton INKERMAN – Jacqueline KellyPemberton has thrown her hat in the ring for the OFA Zone 11’s regional director position, believing this to be an exciting and challenging next step in her agricultural leadership

The AgriNews August, 2017 Page 11 career. However, KellyPemberton is not completely new to the OFA. “I sat as a policy advisor counsellor for a time on the OFA and I would like to see the communication between the organization on farmers working better. When you have 60 to 70 farmers in a room, there are a lot of skills and knowledge there. I feel the OFA has an opportunity to use those skills better and I would like to try and bridge the communication gap, both ways,” said KellyPemberton. Kelly-Pemberton and her husband Steven purchased his father’s farm in 1999, and at the time, it was a dairy operation. In 2007 because of the challenges in the dairy industry and their children not interested in taking over a dairy farm, they made the transition to raise beef, cow-calf, small herd and do freezer beef orders for a small number of clientele. They also grow IP (identity-preserved) beans which are shipped to Japan, and some corn. “I’m not from a farm background,” explained Kelly-Pemberton. “I grew up rurally but my involvement in agriculture is learned through here. Through the trials, the tribulations, the frustrations

Jacqueline Kelly-Pemberton we have on the farm. I would say I am community taught, not just on my own farm but also self taught as well.” Kelly-Pemberton’s experience includes serving as President for the Dundas Federation of Agriculture (DFA), agricultural representative for South Nation Conservation Source Water Protection, Chair of the Dundas Agricultural Community Group and graduate of the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program where her peers awarded her with the Richard Lichty Memorial Award, among many more. “In my time as past president [of the DFA], I have

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been encouraged by my leadership peers that I have the skill set. So encouragement from my farming community and personally too, I feel that I’ve taken all the stepping stones to take this next step in representing our culture on a provincial level, on a provincial board. I’ve always wanted to be on the side of agriculture. I’ve also been asked to run for council, but I’d rather be the one asking politicians the questions or pushing or educating politically on the needs of farmers,” said Kelly-Pemberton. Kelly-Pemberton’s experience on the county level will then translate to her desire to better communications and get more farmers involved. “I think the biggest challenge that farmers are feeling is that there is a disconnect in the communication with OFA. There is this perception that OFA is top down, that the OFA is driving the direction and not listening to the farmers. I think there is an opportunity to bridge that gap but it’s not done alone. I believe that it is key that farmers have to be aware that they have to be involved in the communication part of things. For that to happen they have to be engaged in their county federation meetings and cannot

be complacent,” she said. If elected KellyPemberton said she hopes to be a voice for her zone and ensure the success of her farmers by being proactive. “Everything is okay until something is not okay. It is very hard to get things done when it is reactive, so it’s important to be proactive in communications, issues and concerns so that things can be worked on and achieved at a board level.” “Eleanor brings with her a lot of knowledge,” said Kelly-Pemberton of her opponent. “She has a history that I don’t but I’m keen to learn and I understand it will be a steep learning curve but I’m up for the challenge. Change is good, elections are good.

Agriculture is very very diverse so one person can’t know everything about farming, so if there is something I don’t understand I ask the questions and get a different insight from that type of farm. I have no trouble doing some research.” While Kelly-Pemberton realizes she is not as well known in the more western counties of Zone 11, she said she is looking forward to the opportunity to meeting and discussing the issues with the farmers. “Farming is farming when it comes down to it. It is the love of the land, willingness to care for animals and frustrations of weather. That doesn’t change no matter where you are from.”

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Maxville Ferguson threshers making a comeback for Dunvegan’s fall festival by Lynn McNabb AgriNews Contributor MAXVILLE – Three antique threshers built at the infamous Ferguson factory in Maxville over 100 years ago will be up and running Sept. 10 at the Glengarry Pioneer Museum in Dunvegan. Family members, who worked at the Ferguson shop back in the days before combines and massive tractors worked the land, will be demonstrating thrashing and how grain was processed in 1800 1900’s Glengarry. “Farming is very different today,� says Garry Howes of Maxville who’s spearheading the event that has taken him close to a year to organize. “I want to see this equipment up and running and show people what this machinery can do to harvest food and grain.� Howes comes from a family of 11 children who helped plant crops, milk cows and harvest grain near Kirk Hill. “We used to all work together to get the crop in,� reminisces Howes who explains that these machines were a big part of their lives. “The Fergusons and their thrashing machines made life on the farm so much easier.� James Ferguson built his first thresher on their farm east of St. Elmo in 1874. He then moved to Maxville, built a shop on Marlborough Street and built wood saws, tread powers and threshers. In 1884, he received a patent on an improved horse sweep power gear and later on a reversible tread-powered one. One of his threshers was displayed at the Provincial Fair in Ottawa, after which time he decided to concentrate on threshers. James was eventually joined by his son Donald (Dan) in 1928 where they created threshers. Together, they built a factory which now houses Curran Farm Equipment. James died in in 1933 at 81 years old, but Dan, Rae and Donald Jr. kept the company going. So for those who are not sure what a thresher is, it’s a stationary piece of equipment used to separate grain from straw and chaff, a very important piece of equipment to farmers today and of course back 100 years ago (not that Garry is quite that old). Usually, some 20 to 24 threshers would be pro-

duced by the Ferguson Factory annually. The sale of threshers went down dramatically during the Depression years and that’s when a part of the factory was converted to the Ferguson’s Dance Hall. The hall opened on May 6, 1934 with the popular Torontobased band called George Wade and the Cornhuskers. They returned many times to the establishment which also hosted school concerts, graduation ceremonies, church meetings and travelling movie picture shows. In 1941, business at Fergusons increased dramatically because of a new innovation that was patented. It was an improved shoe designed to dean the grain after being separated from the chaff. By 1946, the Fergusons were still in business manufacturing threshers, particularly after creating a special type of machine for flat threshing. Equipment was then sold throughout Canada from St. John's, Newfoundland to Whitehorse, Yukon, even though in the beginning, most machines were sold only in Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and New York. Beginning in 1949, rubber-tired wagons were produced at the Maxville factory, but by 1954, the combine had taken over. After 80 years and three generations, the manufacture of Ferguson equipment was gone. In 1959, the Fergusons started to build a line of boat trailers. The company supplied Manning Marine in Montreal and to this day still distribute throughout Eastern Ontario and Quebec. According to Rae Ferguson, some old threshers are still seen around the area and that makes him and other area farmers pleased. “Upper Canada Village is still using one of the Ferguson threshers,� says Howes. “And Rae and Donald are still involved in the manufacture of Ferguson Trailers in Maxville.� Howes has worked at Upper Canada Village as a horseman. He knows how the threshers work and is pleased that they will be working at the fall festival in Dunvegan. The Glengarry Pioneer Museum has seen upwards of 2,000 people arrive for

the one-day event that includes over 30 artisans creating wares and goods of days gone by, and is proud to host such an event that according to curator Jennifer Black will draw people from far and wide. “Visitors will get a chance to see the way grain was processed in the old days,� says Howes who has spearheaded the thrashing event, sometimes called threshing.

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the harassment would never stop. And that’s exactly the way it went. It was one of the main factors influencing Nesbitt’s decision to sell‌ ongoing struggles with the MOL. Following a court battle he didn’t have the stomach to continue, Nesbitt settled with the ministry this spring, paying $36,700 for several convictions under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Inspectors have returned to his aggregate quarry since the settlement, looking for more offenses. The charges contended that Nesbitt Aggregates Ltd. and its owner failed to ensure that adequate safety measures and devices were in place. Nesbitt maintained MOL inspectors acted against him following complaints from a disgruntled employee. Before that, he said, cordial visits by inspectors were few and far between. Although the action by the ministry was directed towards his 50-year-old

custom aggregate business, it impacted his AllisChalmers collection housed on the same premises. That’s because Nesbitt was forbidden from using employees during down time to restore his antique machinery. Restoring and painting pieces off-site was too costly and the quality wasn’t as high, he explained.

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The two nights’ events were catered by The Leatherworks of Carleton Place, which provided a delicious buffet-style roast beef dinner with salads, chicken, and other side dishes with desserts, to the hundreds who attended. No comments were heard following the meals that anyone was still hungry or thirsty at this caterer’s provisions of food, beverages and service. Children attending the Sanders’ farm were also treated to barbecued burgers and hotdogs. An impressive display of machinery by sponsors and vendors were noted at both

farms, as well as the chance to see the Holsteins and both relatively new barns. There were lots of activities for the children as well, including face painting and bouncy structures, and door prizes offered at both events. In attendance at both events were the Township of North Stormont Mayor Dennis Fife and MPP Jim McDonell, both also from agricultural backgrounds. First up on Wed., July 12, in Crysler, the MacGregor family – Tom and Janet with next generation farmer, son Doug – of Glen Haven Farms, established in 1882 – hosted an outstanding party. The evening officially started at 7 p.m. but a few friends and family members arrived a bit earlier to visit and check out the recent new barn, the robotic milker and huge workshop, and of course, the Holsteins. Children were entertained well with the two bouncy structures and especially with Lil John the Clown,

Glen Haven Farms shines at Dundas County Holstein night From left, Glen Haven Farms’ owners Tom and Janet MacGregor are seen here with Dundas County Holstein Club’s Secretary Janessa Pol and President Eric Vandenbroek, on Wed. July 12, when the MacGregors hosted the Club’s twilight family fun night.

who kept their attention (as well as the adults watching) for some time with his magic tricks and comments. The MacGregors were quite pleased and surprised with the numbers of attendees, including children, who attended – just under 600. Dundas Holstein Club President Eric Vandenbroek commented that he was very pleased with the turnout, and later called out the door prize numbers. continued on page 15

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Twilight Family Fun Nights Contiued from page 14 On Thurs., July 13, the Stormont County Holstein Club’s annual twilight meeting and family fun night then followed at Farside Farms with the Sanders Family – owners Tony and wife Rejeanne – in Berwick. Following the dinner and visits to the barn, attendees were then welcomed by Stormont County President Kevin Glaude, who introduced the Sanders family. Past president Jeff Waldroff informed the audience with a thank you to the sponsors as he read out the many names. A heartwarming thank you by Tony was next, as his wife

The AgriNews August, 2017 Page 15 and family joined him at the front of the tent. He stated he was a second-generation farmer, and from the size of the family, it appears this farm will continue into the next two generations. Sons Collin and Mike are third-generation farmers who help on the farm. All 21 family members present sported matching navy blue shirts with the Farside Farms logo – Rejeanne informed AgriNews there’s also a onesie with the logo awaiting their next grandchild due to be born soon. The evening’s program wrapped up with the acknowledgement of the Veteran Breeder Awards to a 50year and several 30- and 40-year Holstein breeders.

Farside Farms great hosts for family night

Tony and Rejeanne Sanders are joined by their children – daughter Amy and sons (not in order) Collin, Mike, Adam and Tony Ray – for a photo in front of the sign (not visible) that reads Stormont County Holstein Breeders “Where it all began in 1881�.

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Maple the Cow was a pleasant surprise for the younger children who were eager to try their hand at milking at the Farside Farms’ Holstein family night. Carruthers photos

Let Navan Fair be your summer tradition! Launched in 1946, this rural celebration is a showcase of agricultural excellence and is regarded as one of the premier events in the Ottawa Valley. Although situated just a few miles from downtown Ottawa, the Fair has managed to retain its rural identity. Live entertainment “Under the Domes� all weekend long Thurs., August 10: 9 p.m. to midnight – Momentum and Medicinal Soul Fri., August 11: 9 p.m. to midnight – Alex Ryder; Honeymoon Suite (19+, $10 Domes cover) Sat., August 12: 9 p.m. to midnight – Brea Lawrenson; Road Hammers (19+, $10 Domes cover) Sun., August 13: Starting at 1 p.m. – Rainwater Whiskey; Rory Gardiner;

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Ontario Forage Council Expo, haymaking in motion by Kalynn Sawyer Helmer AgriNews Staff Writer TTAWA/CARLETON – ThE ONTARiO FORAgE ExpO FOR EAsTERN ONTARiO TOOk pLACE ON ThuRs., JuLy 6, iN NEpEAN AT hiLLisLE FARms,

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Soil and Crop Association. This year, the Ontario Forage Council teamed up with the Ottawa/Carleton Soil and Crop Association. The event saw 30 pieces of equipment on display with 27 demonstrations. Ontario Forage Council Manager Ray Robertson explained the event has “big advantages for farmers to see several machines doing the same jobs in the

same conditions. It’s also a good opportunity for companies to show off their equipment and show their support for their customers.� Net proceeds of the event are divided equally between the OFC and the

local Soil and Crop association. The money made goes into other events throughout the year, spreading information to Ontario farmers. Also at the event were local vendors. Thursday hosted 17 booths for infor-

mation displays and promotional materials. While the earlier event in Oxford County experienced one of the biggest crowds yet, Thursday’s good weather likely kept farmers on their own fields and away from the event.

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The 4-H open calf rally started off with the dairy class showing on Saturday, judged by Blackstock, Ontario’s Glenn Barkey, while Sunday’s beef class showing was judged by Brome Quebec’s Blair Allnut. Overall winners of the 4-H open calf rally included: Dairy Showman: Grand Champion - Jonas Gyger

(Russell); Reserve Champion Jason McOuat (Quebec); Honourable Mention - Aimee VanLoon (Stormont). Beef Showman: Grand Champion - Cassidy Pinkham (Carleton); Reserve Grand Champion - Terry Ennis (Stormont). Holstein: Grand Champion Tucker Smith (Prescott); Reserve Champion - Nadia Uhr (Stormont); Honourable Mention Katherine Thomson (Glengarry). Jersey: Grand Champion Clodine Baumgartner (Russell); Reserve Champion - Emma Moran (Stormont), Honourable Mention - Aimee VanLoon (Stormont). Brown Swiss: Grand Champion - Anne-Marie Campeau (Russell). Ayrshire Grand Champion:

Introducing GrassLander GUELPH – As a response to declining Bobolink and Eastern Meadowlark populations across the province, the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) has teamed up with researchers to launch an innovative, citizen-science platform for farmers to record sightings of these two species at risk. GrassLander, a convenient webbased map, gives Ontario farmers the ability to easily collect data on grassland bird behaviour. This valuable data will contribute to a better scientific understanding of population trends that can help to inform science-based decision making. “As farmers, we’re the on-the-ground eyes and ears that can play an invaluable role in understanding grassland birds and how they coexist with farming across the province,â€? said OSCIA President Mack Emiry, in the midJune release. “This is Ontario’s agriculture chance to demonstrate their commitment to farming alongside vulnerable wildlife and to demonstrate our compatibility with these species.â€? GrassLander is designed to be accessible to farmers, whether they’re out in the field or sitting at the kitchen table; the platform is optimized for computer, tablet or smart phone. It is completely free, and easy to register. An online tutorial is available and will take registrants through the steps of how to use GrassLander. All the information collected through GrassLander is secure; and to protect the privacy of GrassLander participants, the data is aggregated and only you are able to see your individual information. “As a sector, we can contribute a breadth of knowledge to inform policy decision making that would otherwise be unobtainable without our help and an online platform like GrassLander,â€? said AndrĂŠa DubĂŠ-Goss, OSCIA Environmental Program Manager. “Our membership is out there in the fields, and they know first hand what wildlife is living on the farm landscape; this is our chance to better inform the scientific community and policy makers about the intersection of farming and species at risk.â€? GrassLander is ideal for producers who work agricultural land that includes pastures, meadows, native grasslands, restored grasslands, hayfields, or any other agricultural grassland spaces. Ontario producers and OSCIA have contributed to grassland bird conservation across the province in a variety of ways, including cost-share programs, research, education, and awareness initiatives; GrassLander is the latest addition to these valuable conservation efforts. GrassLander was built by researchers and developers at Wilfrid Laurier University and ESRI Canada, and is financially supported by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. For more information on GrassLander or to get involved and start recording your sightings, visit www.ontariograsslander.ca or get in touch with OSCIA directly at grasslander@ontariosoilcrop.org.

Isabelle St. Denis (Russell); Reserve Champion - Graceson Bergeron (Russell); Honourable Mention - Sydney Lemoyre (Russell). Interbreed Dairy Heifer: Grand Champion - Tucker Smith (Prescott); Reserve Champion Clodine Baumgartner (Russell); Honourable Mention - Isabelle St. Denis (Russell). Beef: Grand Champion Annalise Balhumeur (Dundas); Reserve Champion - Hannah McDonald (Dundas); Honourable Mention - Dominic Knapp (Stormont). Tie-Stall Competition Dairy: 1st place-Russell; 2nd-Stormont. Tie-Stall Competition Beef: 1st place-Stormont; 2nd-Carleton. Just nearby the Avonmore Fair held the Western Gaming Show on

Saturday and Western Performance Show on Sunday. A total of 15 horses and riders competed in Sunday’s event and the Performance winners included: Open halter: 1st - Suzanne Derocher; 2nd - Hanna Van Moorsel. Youth highpoint: Kolton Vogel riding Colour GW Smart. Youth reserve highpoint: Kylie Cornelisson riding Love me

Truly. Senior highpoint: Allie Honey riding Frosted Identity. Reserve highpoint: Hanna Vanmoorsel riding Bling on the Cavalry. Walk/Jog highpoint: Melissa Parent riding Sandys Dream Boy. Reserve: Stephanie St Louise riding Creepin Gun. Western Games results: continued on page 37

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Tractors come out in droves for the Avonmore Fair Tractor Parade Michelle O’Donohue Record Contributor VONMORE – CROwds gAthEREd RECENtly tO CElEbRAtE thE AVONMORE FAiR, bEgiNNiNg ON FRi., July 21, ANd CONtiNuiNg thROugh suN., thE 23. thE wEEkENd bOAstEd A Full sChEdulE OF EVENts, iNCludiNg A tug OF wAR CONtEst, tAlENt shOws, A FlyiNg tRApEzE ACt, ANd liVE MusiC ANd ENtERtAiNMENt. As pREsidENt OF thE ROxbOROugh AgRiCultuRAl sOCiEty, NEil RObiNsON ExplAiNEd iN his pREsidENt’s MEssAgE iN thE FAiR’s bOOk, this yEAR MARks MANy ExCitiNg ANNiVERsARiEs. hE wROtE, “2017 is A big yEAR, with CANAdA CElEbRAtiNg 150 yEARs siNCE CONFEdERAtiON, thE AVONMORE FAiR CElEbRAtiNg 157 yEARs OF AgRiCultuRE iN thE COMMuNity ANd thE tOwN OF AVONMORE CElEbRAtiNg 175 yEARs OF histORy.� As a special addition to this years’ Fair, on Sun., July 23, dozens of tractor drivers came together to put on a tractor parade. During planning meetings for the Avonmore Fair in early spring 2017, it was discussed that something special should be done to mark Canada’s 150 celebrations. That is when Brent MacIntyre came up with the idea for the parade; MacIntyre went on to become the primary organizer. The parade began at Tagwi Secondary School just after 11 a.m., and the tractors followed a selected route to the Avonmore Fairgrounds arriving there shortly after noon. The route was just under seven and a half kilometres long. Parade volunteer Raymond Grady provided the final tractor count at 55 vehicles.

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parade, explained that in order to increase awareness and participation for the event, an invitation was mass mailed to farms in the area. When asked if he was happy with the outcome of the parade, he stated that he was, and that all participants had made it safely to the end of the parade route at the fairgrounds, which was his biggest priority. MacIntyre also mentioned that there were many participants who expressed their interest in holding another tractor parade next year. "We know our mistakes and how to improve things, and hopefully this becomes another unique annual event for the Avonmore Fair!� he concluded.

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F. Mainville & Fils Inc., owned by Luc and Louise Mainville with their children Christian and Annik, will operate 30,000 birds in the new veranda system barn which stands around 275 by 42 feet. However, with regulations threatening to change,

they may have to reduce that number drastically by the year 2020. The barn took almost a year to build and sports some of the most advanced industry technology. The enriched henhouse cages include a catwalk system to make it easier to access the animals on the higher levels, a perk Louise Mainville said made operations much easier. The Maximus system, a feature at both barns, gives owners complete control over their barn’s feature from one control panel which in turn transmits to an app on a smart phone. From that app or the main control, owners can manage the lighting, heating, cooling, water quality, summer and winter ventilations and feed specifics.

That data can be sent to a smart phone in the form of a quality report. Operators may choose how often they receive a report. Mario Bissonnette was on site at both barns throughout the day to represent the Maximus system. Bissonnette explained that as many of the products and materials possible come from Canada when assembling the Maximus system. This is to ensure the highest quality for a machine that manages the entire operation of the barn. The system has been around and getting more popular for about four years now. It also comes with a failsafe in case the building loses internet or power. The backup generator will keep continued on page 20

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Open barns Continued from page 19 things going and a last alarm will be sent to a smart phone ensuring operators are alerted if there is an issue, even if there is no internet. For everything else, the barn hosts a manual bypass just in case. Over in Casselman, Francois and Francine Neveu with their children Josianne and Joseph have built a new free-range henhouse which will house 15,000 birds. The conveyor runs through the middle of the building, sports tunnel ventilation and Big Dutchman nests. The farm has a barn nearby that has a traditional cage style operation with around 50,000 birds. While speaking with AgriNews, Joseph Neveu explained that 85 per cent of the market is still caged.

F.Mainville & Fils Inc. gave tours of the new poultry barn on Fri., July 14, set to house 30,000 birds in a veranda-style system. The demand for free-range henhouses comes with some issues that cannot be ignored. Production costs for operators become greater. The birds eat more since they are moving more and mortality rates can be higher due to cannibalism and fear of pile ups. All of this means the eggs from

free-range hens cost more and that is not always an

option for families, not to mention the cost of building F. & F. Inc. owners Francois and Francine Neveu with their children Josianne and these new barns in order to Joseph opened the doors of their newly built free-range poultry barn in conjuncaccommodate the new regution with F. Mainville & Fils Inc. open house on July 14. Sawyer Helmer photos lations –because of which Neveu predicts, “A lot of operators have plans for a day before the open house. There was a lot to see at new barns in the future.� second barn next door. All of the work done was by both barns with a number of The free-range henhouse Building began in October the family and the help of a industry experts to answer is 395 by 50 feet and the questions. and was finished just the handful of crew.

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Bob Weagant retires after 47 years by Kalynn Sawyer Helmer AgriNews Staff Writer INCHESTER – JuST lIkE maNy RuRal CHIldREN, BoB WEagaNT

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Weagant graduated from The University of Western in 1970 and began his career full time with the company. Some of his most memorable moments include his first sale, a rake to Mac Graham of South Mountain. Weagant recalled his experience selling five brand new combines to a farm in Saudi Arabia in 1985. Later in his career, nearly 10 years ago now,

Weagant travelled to Saudi Arabia to instruct a farmer in the operation of a new feed mixer. The farm he visited consisted of approximately 25,000 head of cattle. Weagant explained that some of the experiences he has had within the company came as a surprise but he saw the opportunity to go with it. Over his career, he and his partners Dave Black and Laird Weagant have overseen the expansion from one to three stores and 75 plus employees. At the heart of the company are fundamental family values and staff who are like family, said Weagant. The three Weagant locations are Brockville, managed by Laird Weagant, Topline Trailer & Equipment Sales, managed by Scott Weagant, and the Hwy 43 location which will be managed by Stacey Weagant and Julie Black. Weagant is stepping down from his day-to-day activities and the retirement party took place on July 29. As part of the transition to retirement, Weagant has been working closely with third generation owners Stacey Weagant, Julie Black and Scott Weagant. They have all been with the company for the past 20 years. “I really respect Dad’s ability to jump into so many roles. His versatility has been a strength for

Weagant Farm Supplies,” said Stacey. Weagant said he has already travelled extensively and while he is eager to do more of it in his retirement he has four major priorities for his new found time off: family, the cottage, his Corvette and his Cessna 172 airplane. Weagant has been an avid flyer for 49 years. Weagant has seen the

rapid expansion of farm machinery and technology over his career. However, there are a few core fundamentals to the business that will stay the same with each passing generation. Weagant recalled his father's motto, “If it’s in a line, it might as well be a straight line.” A proverb which has held up over three generations. Weagant explained that while walk-

ing through the lot, the nose of every machine in a line will be perfectly placed. Weagant went on to express his belief in the value of first impressions. As such he is adamant to invest in staff, the property and modernizations. Weagant is confident in the corporate team’s ability to take over his roles and he was looking forward to the retirement party. “We are always ready for a party.” Weagant and his wife Sandra are avid

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dancers, active in the community, and have four daughters and eight grandchildren to keep their calendars full. Sandra Weagant who has worked as a Registered Nurse for 48 years retired a mere three weeks before Weagant, beating him to the punch. The party which took place at the South Mountain Hall on July 29, made time for some speeches and well wishes before the dancing began and continued well into the night.

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Agri-Trend Field Tour a success by Michelle O’Donohue AgriNews Contributor UNVEGAN – ON ThUrs., JUly 20, AGri-TrEND cOAch BOB DAlTON hOsT-

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Agri-Trend is a network of professional agricultural consultants with roots in Alberta that has grown to include representatives across North America. The company boasts a group of over 170 coaches who provide impartial advice to farmers. Agri-Trend coaches work primarily through the analysis of soil and tissue tests, as well as regular scouting to provide farmers with recommendations to improve soil and crop health, and increase yield. Each coach within AgriTrend hosts a field day once a year. This field day serves as an opportunity for existing clients, coaches, and senior coaches within Agri-Trend, as well as prospective clients to come together and discuss hot topics of the day. This includes everything from

how challenges of the current year are influencing crops – with an emphasis this year on heavy rainfalls, and what newest trends are surfacing in farming. The conversations are a mix of the coaches and senior coaches offering advice, and farmers asking questions and sharing their experiences, and best practices. In Ontario this year, there were three field days. The first was on Tues., July 18, hosted by Andy Van Niekerk in Stayner, Ont., followed by

the one on Wed., July 19, in Beaverton, Ont., hosted by Jim McComb. Finally, the third field day hosted by Bob Dalton, and his two coaching partners Sean O’Hare and Kyle O’Donohue. As one of the primary advantages of the Agri-Trend group is the network of coaches, all of the Ontario coaches travel to one another’s field days to provide expertise, and expand their own knowledge. In addition to these coaches, senior Agri-Trend continued on page 25

Host Farm

Beautifully decorated farm sign at the entrance to the home of field day host family the Odermatts of Dunmatt Farm in Dunvegan.

Coaches estimate wheat field yield

At back, Bob Dalton (centre, left in blue) and Jim McComb (centre, right in red) discuss a field of winter wheat and estimate what the final yield will be.

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Discovering dairy in Prescott-Russell by Michel Dignard Special to AgriNews asseLmaN / sT. aLBeRT – The ONTaRIO fedeRaTION Of aGRIcuLTuRe ORGaNIzed aN OuTING ON suN., JuLy 23, TO hIGhLIGhT The

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and they work 500 acres of land, which is primarily used to feed their cattle. The new barn was built in 2016 with two milking robots from De Laval. Following the visit at Ferme laitière Sylvimarc, the group made their way to the St-Albert Cheese Cooperative for lunch and a guided tour. Founded on Jan. 8, 1894, the St-Albert Cheese Cooperative is one of the oldest co-operatives in Canada. Over the years, their cheeses have won many prizes at national and international competitions, particularly at Toronto’s Royal Winter Fair, at the Spencerville Fair, at the British Empire Cheese Show, and at the Grand Prix des fromages canadiens. After an extensive fire consumed the Co-operative on Feb. 3, 2013, it re-opened two years later to the day, on Feb. 3, 2015, with a new facility, and they now employ 150 employees. During lunch, the MPPs were able to speak with the members present about the issues concerning them – the cost of electricity, the need for natural gas and

infrastructures in rural areas as well as the increase in the minimum wage. All in all, the day was a success, and the guests appreciated the tours and the warm welcome by the hosts Jean-Marc and Sylvianne Drouin, as well as the StAlbert Cheese Co-operative.

OFA Russell County tour at Ferme Sylviemarc

Dignitaries, members of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and other guests gathered for a photo at the Ferme laitière Sylvimarc in Casselman, on July 23. Courtesy photo

DFO wants NAFTA to stay as is by Candice Vetter AgriNews Staff ORONTO – IN a ReceNT INTeRvIew wITh The BusINess News NeTwORk (BNN), GRaham LLOyd, The INcOmING ceO Of daIRy faRmeRs Of ONTaRIO, says daIRy faRmeRs IN ONTaRIO aRe “happy wITh NafTa as Is.� During the interview, Lloyd pointed out that dairy farming is a very strong economic engine in Canada, and that compared to dairy systems in other countries, ours is one of the strongest, and in the last two years there have been significant production increases. “I’m proud of what our system provides,� said Lloyd, pointing out that supply managed dairy enables hundreds of millions of dollars of investment which contributes to the economy of Ontario. He noted that Australia is often used as an example of where Canada should head, but he appeared to think it had been a mistake. That country had a similar supply management system and over time it was eliminated. “In the last year, over half a million dollars of subsidies their

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FPT Ag ministers announce policy framework

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ANNuAL meeTiNg Of federAL, prOviNciAL ANd TerriTOriAL miNiSTerS Of A gricuLTure HeLd THiS yeAr iN S T. J OHN ’ S , NL, frOm JuLy 19-21. On Fri., July 21, at the end of the conference, the ministers introduced the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a five-year, $3-billion investment, which they stated will come into effect on April 1, 2018. Reasons given were that it will strengthen the agriculture, agrifood and agri-based products sector, to ensure continued innovation, growth and prosperity. The Canadian Agricultural Partnership will focus on six priority areas: science, research, and innovation; markets and trade; environmental sustainability and climate change; value-added agriculture and agri-food processing; public trust; and risk management. The announcement also said producers will continue to have access to Business Risk Management (BRM) programs under the new partnership. Highlights of upcoming BRM changes can be seen at http://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/? id=1500475317828. The existing program rules remain in effect for the 2016 and 2017 program years. Changes to BRM programs will come into effect for the 2018 program year. Under AgriStability, the Reference Margin Limit (RML) will be capped and the change to the RML will ensure producers from all sectors will have improved access to support under the program, regardless of their coststructure, it will guarantee all producers at least 70 per cent of their Reference Margin, and the RML will continue to target assistance to significant income losses threatening the viability of producers’ farms and that are duriNg THe

beyond their capacity to manage. A late participation mechanism has been added that provincial and territorial governments can trigger to allow producers to enter the program late in situations where there is a significant income decline and a gap in participation. The mechanism will only be triggered in response to significant events and benefits will be reduced by 20 per cent for producers who enrol late, to encourage regular annual enrolment by producers. This measure is intended to allow governments to ensure all producers can access AgriStability support when a significant decrease in revenue threatens the viability of the farm, should provinces and territories choose to trigger it. While AgriInvest continues to be an important part of the BRM suite, funding was reallocated. Beginning in the 2018 program year, the maximum Allowable Net Sales (ANS) eligible under

AgriInvest will be reduced to $1-million, down from $1.5-million. The annual government matching contributions will be limited to $10,000 per AgriInvest account, down from $15,000. Currently there is approximately $2.2-billion in AgriInvest account balances, which provides producers with flexibility and quick access to funds to help manage their risks. The minimum payment will be adjusted from $75 to $250, which will also apply under AgriStability. Other important initiatives touching the agriculture and agri-food sector including the status of trade negotiations and market access initiatives in key export markets were discussed. To this effect, FPT Ministers reiterated their support for supply management. Ministers agreed to the approach for optimizing the Pan-Canadian Regulatory Framework and endorsed the Plant and Animal Health Strategy for Canada. Indigenous agriculture in

Canada and the development of a Food Policy for Canada were also addressed. They further committed to engaging in a review that explores options to improve BRM programming that will recognize the important role played by all programs (AgriStability, AgriInvest, AgriInsurance) in the risk management plans of producers given the diversity of the sector. The review will also directly involve producers and have an early focus on market risk. Ministers will be presented with options in July 2018 for consideration based on early findings of the review. They also intend to review BRM programs to assess effectiveness and impact on growth and innovation. There will be an early focus on the ability of the programs to respond to market risk, with a specific focus on AgriStability. Based on the early findings of the review, options will be brought forward for consideration

at the July 2018 Ministers’ meeting to improve timeliness, simplicity and predictability, and that are cost-neutral. An external expert panel including producers, academia and global experts will be engaged to provide input throughout the review. It is intended to promote broader industry engagement increase understanding of the nature of risk faced by the sector and the effectiveness of the programs. AgriStability provides support when producers experience a large margin decline. AgriInvest provides cash flow to help producers manage income declines. AgriInsurance provides cost-shared insurance against natural hazards to reduce the financial impact of production or asset losses. The Western Livestock Price Insurance program will continue to play an important role in the BRM suite. AgriRecovery is a disaster relief framework to help producers with the cost of activities neces-

sary for recovery following natural disaster events. FPT governments will also continue to support the development of new risk management tools through the AgriRisk program. The agreement sets the stage for FPT governments to conclude bilateral agreements by April 1, 2018. The ministers announced their priority is to implement a seamless transition from the current policy framework to the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Governments will continue to work closely with the sector as partnership programs are developed and implemented, to reflect the diverse needs across Canada, including the North. A summary of items discussed at the meeting is available at www.agr.gc. The agriculture and agri-food sector is a key growth industry in Canada, contributing over $100-billion annually to the economy and employing 2.3-million Canadians. The next annual FPT Ministers’ meeting will be held in Vancouver in July 2018.

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Field Tour Continued from page 22 coaches Dr. Dave Hume, from Guelph, and Dr. Doug Penney, from Edmonton, also attended to provide their expert insights. This year’s field day was conducted on Dunmatt Farms, operated by Josef and Karen Odermatt and family, located in Dunvegan. The Odermatts’ farm is just over 1,000 acres, and they milk a large dairy herd. The field day attracted approximately 40 participants from Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. After some introductions and opening remarks from the hosts and sponsors, participants boarded a school bus to be ushered to the fields. The tour included stops in two corn fields, a winter wheat field, and an alfalfa field. One of the main topics of discussion was the benefit of no-till,

and cover crops for the overall health of soil. The Odermatts have been practising no-till farming for 20 years, and using cover crops for five years. Coach Andy Van Niekerk expressed that for those interested in transitioning

into no-till from conventional tillage, cover crops can greatly ease the transition. The field day was a success, and the coaches look forward to the next round of tour dates, to be scheduled for July 2018.

Future farmers test soil

Two of the youngest field day attendees use a soil compaction probe to test the soil health of a corn field.

Agri-Trend team

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ALIFAX – THe CAnAdIAn Seed TrAde ASSoCIATIon (CSTA) AnnounCed ITS AwArd HonoureeS AT ITS 94TH AnnuAL meeTIng In HALIFAX, JuLy 11. Stephen Denys, Director of Business Management with Maizex Seeds, was honoured with the CSTA Seed Achievement Award. The award recognizes and honours significant contributions to the Canadian seed industry. Denys was honoured for his role in several CSTA strategic initiatives and for his efforts in advocating for the seed industry and modern agriculture. Maizex Seeds is a Canadian-owned and operated independent seed company delivering high performance genetics and seed based technologies to corn and soybean producers across Canada. Progressively Forward, their business model is based on innovation in research, commercialization and production to meet customers’ needs both today and into the future. Denys was elected to the CSTA Board of Directors in 2007 after contributions to committees including the Corn, Soybean and Eastern Cereals Committee and by Board appointment to the CSTA External Relations Work Group, which he chaired for three years. He joined the CSTA Executive in 2011, was the CSTA’s 61st President in 2013 and also represented the CSTA on the Board of Directors of the American Seed Trade Association. His involvement included work on several initiatives including the CSTA careers, Campus Ambassador, and Future Influencers program, which are all designed to attract stu-

dents into agriculture and the seed industry. He has and continues to speak to youth groups, high schools and universities about the tremendous career opportunities available in agriculture. As President of the CSTA, Stephen actively promoted value chain cooperation, co-chairing the initial conference that led to Partners in Innovation. His efforts were meant to ensure that Canadian farmers like him had continued access to new globally competitive genetics that could improve yield, agronomic performance and profitability on the farm.  Denys was also an early leader in the work to develop coexistence plans used to facilitate farmer use of their production system of choice, co-chairing the first coexistence planning session which resulted in a coexistence plan for alfalfa hay in Eastern Canada. More recently, Denys has and continues to be an industry leading advocate for the use of agricultural technology including seed treatments, crop protection products and genetics that increase productivity and help to reduce agriculture’s environmental footprint. He has represented the seed sector and Ontario farmers on numerous working groups and committees to educate government and other officials on the use of seed treatments and to develop and implement best management practices for the use of these technologies by producers. To promote farmer advocacy, Denys with his Maizex colleagues also launched a new initiative in the social license area. â€œBe Rooted. Be Involved.â€? draws together information and ideas to help farmers engage nonfarmers in conversations about the benefits of technology use for farmers, the environment and our food supply.

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Kathleen and Grahame Hardy winning farmers whose innovations have contributed to seed crop infrastructure in Eastern Ontario. They are recognized for fulfilling with utmost fidelity and success their obligation to the CSGA. The Hardys’ story In 1967 at the age of 17, Grahame moved from Montreal with his parents Margaret and Bill Hardy to Inkerman, Ont., 35 miles

south of Ottawa. His parents had purchased a 150acre untiled farm and this was his first introduction to farm life. Small 10 and 15acre fields were made into larger ones, and all the land was tile-drained. Kathy was raised on a registered Holstein dairy farm in Prince Edward County. Grahame and Kathy met at Kemptville College (KCAT) in 1970 Continued on page 37

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North Gower Grains’ 10th annual Customer Appreciation Day by Kalynn Sawyer Helmer AgriNews Staff Writer ORTh gOwER – ON wEd., JUNE 28, NORTh gOwER gRaiNs hELd ThEiR aNNUaL aNd mUCh-aNTiCipaTEd CUsTOmER appRECiaTiON day. hUNdREds OF pEOpLE

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Representatives from MacEwen, O’Farrell Financial, and Horst and Maitland Drainage, among many more were in attendance to support owner Dwight Foster and his family. The vendors and representatives had booths set up to speak with visitors about products and promotions for their companies. Horst representatives, remarked that Foster was one of the area’s biggest clients and they were happy to come out to support the event. Horst was involved in the farm’s latest beef barn and just recently finished the last grain bin for the company. Foster’s wife, Ruth Ann Foster, explained that the family has expanded their beef cattle from 1,300 head to 4,000 within the last year. The farm also works around 6,000 acres of both corn and beans. The Grain Farmers of Ontario were in attendance and were happy for the chance to mingle with farmers. Lloyd Crowe, Provincial Director for District 13 of the GFO, said he always learns more by coming out of his

area and meeting farmers from other districts. Crowe met Foster during the Farmers Feed Cities protests and the two have been friends ever since. GFO Chair Mark Brock spent the day speaking with grain farmers and hearing what concerns and challenges they are facing. “This event attracts so many local grain farmers and it is a great opportunity to chat and get a feel for what challenges are happening,” said Brock. He went on to explain that the GFO has been spending a lot of time working on communicating with the public and consumers to bridge the gaps between farmers and consumers. “It’s all about communication, communication, communication,” insisted Brock. One way in which the GFO hopes to connect grain farmers with consumers is through a program targeting health conscious milennials. The approach is using a train with grain approach to promote the understanding of grains and their benefits for a healthy lifestyle. Brock commended the GFO staff who work to think outside the box to connect with consumers. Before lunch was served, a few speeches were given by honoured guests and professionals. Representatives from MacEwen, Dupont and Pioneer took to the stage to give an agronomy update for the crowd. Despite the slow start to the season everyone had a lot of optimism about the success of the potential yields. The hail of late June was mostly cosmetic damage

NFU-O calls for vomitoxin testing by Candice Vetter AgriNews Staff Writer LORENCE — ThE NaTiONaL FaRmERs UNiONONTaRiO has FORmaLLy REqUEsTEd ThaT pROviNCiaL agRiCULTURE miNisTER JEFF LEaL REqUiRE ENd UsERs aNd RECEivERs OF CORN TO immEdiaTELy pROvidE sECONdaRy TEsTiNg FOR vOmiTOxiN, a FUNgUs whiCh CaN CaUsE sigNiFiCaNT yiELd LOssEs, aT ThE FaRmERs’ REqUEsT. “Vomitoxin has caused profound economic losses in Ontario this past year, and it is unacceptable that farm families have had to absorb the impact due to unclear testing practices by grain elevators and other end users. These farmers who pay for trucking have no recourse and can be hit with dockage fees from $.50 to $1 per bushel and additional trucking costs of $500-$700 per load if the location won’t receive the grain. That is the key message that NFU-O wants the Minister to be aware of,” said Emery Huszka, NFU-O President. In a letter to the Minister, the NFU-O, as an accredited farm organization, has asked Minister Leal to mandate that end users provide immediate retesting if requested by farmers delivering corn to receivers, direct OMAFRA staff to assess the scope of injury to farmers over the 2016 season, and provide an action plan to identify measures to reduce losses for the 2017 crop year. “When we expressed these concerns on behalf of all farmers, particularly those who depend on third-party transport services, Minister Leal asked for them to be put in writing so that he may consider them further. We are hopeful that once OMAFRA assesses the economic impact the Minister will feel compelled to do the right thing and ease the regional losses inflicted by vomitoxins in the 2016 crop,” said Don Ciparis, NFU-O Board member.

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fellow Grain Merchandiser Bob Orr released the special one-day prices and explained some of the marketing Continued on page 28

10 years of success

From left, North Gower Grains owner Dwight Foster and wife Ruth Ann Foster took a moment to relax with Grain Merchandiser Geoffrey Guy during the 10th annual Customer Appreciation Day in June. Sawyer Helmer photo

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enjoyed conversation and viewing the farm setup, children had the opportunity to play in the bouncy cow and in the corn boxes. There was also the opportunity to name four of the calves in the barn. Following the dinner catered by Taylor’s Custom Meats and Catering from Roseneath, Ont., attendees enjoyed the surprise event of a tractor parade. This was to help celebrate Canada

150. Christie ensured that all drivers were advised that the tractors had to be clean and sporting a Canadian flag in order to participate. Attending this twilight meeting was a breath of fresh air to see such enthusiasm from a young couple willing to share their knowledge. There is no doubt that this passionate family will continue as proud Agvocates in the future.

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Attendees at the Northumberland Twilight Meeting at Pryme Farms were surprised with a tractor parade. Each of the 18 tractors bore the Canadian flag, supporting the Canada 150 theme as part of the July 13 festivities.

Ryan and Christie Prins of Brighton welcomed more than 600 farmers and non farmers to Pryme Farms, well known for their top-quality genetics and quality management style, during the July 13 Northumberland Twilight Meeting near Brighton.

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him it anticipated sufficient cream due to stepped up production and a plentiful surplus of skim milk for the foreseeable future, confirming his access to raw product. “The CDC can ensure that skim milk is made available to businesses such as yours who make valueadded use of skim milk rather than its use in animal feed,� wrote commission CEO Jacques Laforge, adding general support for CMM’s goal which will be “beneficial for the Canadian dairy industry.� Meanwhile, the Food Inspection Branch of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs ruled the Chen project “necessary and desirable�

under terms of the Ontario Milk Act. And the City of Brockville formally declared its support, stating that the “positive impacts associated with employment generation and new capital investment will provide renewed confidence within our community and the surrounding 1000 Islands region.� Exporting of most of the goods produced represents a positive contribution towards our national balance of payment on international trade, added former city Director of Economic Development Dave Paul. While CMM has held off on full hiring because it doesn’t want applicants to leave other jobs until the start date is confirmed,

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some 20 employees have been signed. Once production begins, six more people will be hired immediately, with others coming on board as business dictates. There’s a cloud on the Chen ledger which to date hasn’t impacted the Brockville project. Back in 2014, a predecessor of CMM called Canadian Dairy Manufacturing with Chen as lead owner became embroiled in a legal dispute among shareholders; CDM went into receivership after getting a $45,000 Growing Forward grant to research and develop for export infant formula at a Toronto location, and a short while later CMM surfaced in Brockville.

and professionals interested in a vibrant agriculture industry which celebrates diversity and allows individuals to reach their full potential,� the website states. AWN provides a forum for members to share experiences, learn from each other, foster relationships and empower women in the industry. Some of the topics addressed at events or online by AWN include: wielding the power of words, speed mentoring, choosing an Ag education, getting more women on board, tips to deal with sexism and combat biases, mental health in agriculture, and rural counselling, mental health support services, and balancing it all without burnout, to name a few. It was not that many years ago that female farmers were described as “farmwives� and treated as if their contributions to farming were trivial, including not even holding ownership in the farm business, and many women who farm are frequently asked where their husbands are. For more information on AWN, see www.agwomensnetwork.com.

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Strawberry Sunday/e brings rural and urban together by Kalynn Sawyer Helmer AgriNews Staff Writer VONMORE – ON SuN., July 9, AVONMORE BERRy FARM ANd KEMMAttEN FARMS BANdEd tOgEthER tO hOSt thE FiRSt-EVER StRAwBERRy SuNdAy/E EVENt. iNSpiREd By thE BREAKFASt ON thE FARM EVENt hEld At StANlEE FARMS iN 2014, StRAwBERRy SuNdAy/E

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Stanlee Farms owner Jim Wert began planning the event but gives the majority of the credit for the event’s success to Avonmore Berry Farm owners David and Pamela Phillips and Kemmatten Farms’ owners Thomas and Kathrin Speck. Kathrin Speck explained the theme was developed as they “wanted something less complicated and costly [than the Breakfast on the Farm] but still exciting.� Partnering with Avonmore Berry Farm meant visitors had the opportunity to not just experience where their dairy products come from but also local produce. The event was all about education and connecting with the non-agricultural to promote local products and understanding of average farming practices. “We want people to see that we are good to our animals. We treat them well, they are happy and have a clean home. We’d like to demolish the negativity that surrounds the dairy industry,� said Speck. The transparency offered by the Specks was well received. Thomas and Kathrin were both eager and willing to answer any and all questions that the visitors had during the day. Kathrin explained that it was important to realize that Kemmatten is not an anomaly of the dairy industry but their practice is an “average Canadian dairy farm.� Visitors Karen Westcott and husband Paul Lacoursiere live in Finch and pass Kemmatten Farms daily. They saw the signs advertising the event and were eager to attend. They were accompanied by Lacoursiere’s sister, Michele Barter and her family from Alberta. “There

can sometimes be bad press [surrounding agriculture]. Most people want to know that things are being done ethically and educating people on the treatment of animals is important,� said Westcott. She continued that the event encourages the use of local products and is therefore a “win/win for the community.� While Kemmatten Farms provided Ontario milk and curds for the guests, the actual strawberry sundaes were on sale at Avonmore Berry Farm just a short drive away. The berries were provided by the farm while the ice cream was the Kawartha brand, an

to seven stations set up throughout the farm’s crops. David Phillips explained that it was a surprise for visitors to realize just how many different crops the farm produces. The tour also gave attendees the chance to have a more hands-on experience with the crops. The Phillips are regularly involved in educational events, holding the Farm to Table series which had three dinners in 2016, hosted one on July 20 and will host another two this summer (Aug. 24 and Sept. 14). “We want people to know how their food is grown. It’s all about education,� explained

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Kemmatten Farms’ owners Thomas and Kathrin Speck spoke to the many visitors about Ontario dairy farming, during the Strawberry Sunday/e event on July, 9. Pictured with the Specks on left, is Greg Harps from Finch and on right, Xavier Gauthier from Maxville. Gauthier’s grandfather was the original owner of the farm which was built across the street from the newer freestall. Sawyer Helmer photos

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Ontario favourite. Wert estimated 1,500 plus people attended the event and enjoyed the day. “It’s a great opportunity to actually talk to farmers. We focused our attention on urban concentration and held campaigns in Ottawa and Cornwall to promote the event,� said Wert. Avonmore Berry Farm had live music from the McDonald Brothers and some highland dance exhibitions. This was combined with an optional walking tour

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Policy and preservation make Farms Forever possible

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Uelph – the ChRIStIan faRMeRS fedeRatIOn Of OntaRIO (CffO) SUBMItted ReCOMMendatIOnS In jUly On faRMS fOReVeR, an OntaRIO GOVeRnMent InItIatIVe that wIll InfORM fUtURe aGRI-fOOd pOlICy.

The Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario (CFFO) is an Accredited Farm Organization representing the interests of 4,000 farm families in Ontario. The CFFO values family farm enterprise and responsible stewardship of resources. CFFO policy promotes economically, socially and environmentally sustainable farming, advocating that farmers receive fair return for their production and stewardship efforts. Among the CFFO’s top concerns are improving infrastructure to support local food economies, changing policy to support new farmers, and preserving farmland. OMAFRA’s Farms Forever Discussion Paper, released in May, asks for stakeholder input on four major policy areas:

1. preserving agricultural land near major urban centres, 2. supporting locally sourced food, 3. strengthening Ontario's agri-food sector, and 4. supporting young and new farmers. While OMAFRA treats each issue distinctly in its discussion paper, it’s easy to see how one issue bleeds into another: supports for local food economies can have a positive effect on Ontario’s agrifood sector as a whole, which can open up opportunities for new farmers. Take, for example, the issue of abattoirs and other food-processing facilities. A restrictive and costly regulatory environment has forced many small community abattoirs and processing plants out of business. The CFFO recommends reexamining regulations to accommodate small-sized businesses. A change like this could make a huge difference across the province, keeping local foods available for local consumers at a reasonable cost. Changes to regulations

that affect succession planning could also make a huge difference for young and new farmers. The CFFO suggests opening up tax rules to allow non-family members to inherit farms, enabling more firstgeneration farmers to get a start. But it all hinges on farmland preservation.

The CFFO has applauded recent government commitments to preserve farmland in the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH) area. Intensifying capacity in areas that are already urbanized is key to keeping our existing farmland safe for future generations, and it is remarkable — given today’s lucrative develop-

ment opportunities — that farmland is being safeguarded. The CFFO is happy to see government taking the long view. But CFFO hopes they’ll take an even longer view. Farms Forever focuses on the GGH, where the rate of development is the most intense. There’s no doubt that farms closest to major urban development are at greatest risk, but the CFFO

urges government to extend similar intensification policies to urban centres outside of the GGH. Even rural municipalities can look for development opportunities within town limits before casting an eye to the farmland on the outskirts of town. The CFFO’s complete list of recommendations can be found online at www.christianfarmers.org.

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BRated the tRanSfORMatIOn Of the ReCently ReStORed CROIl BaRn at lOUCkS faRM IntO a new aGRICUltURal MUSeUM. OVeR the paSt twO yeaRS, the BaRn haS Seen an extenSIVe ReStORatIOn and a COMplete MakeOVeR InSIde IntO an enGaGInG MUSeUM SpaCe ShOwCaSInG aRtefaCtS fROM the VIllaGe’S extenSIVe aGRICUltURal COlleCtIOn, Many pIeCeS On dISplay fOR the fIRSt tIMe. an OffICIal RIBBOn CUttInG tO Open the CROIl BaRn waS held thIS paSt jUne.

The Croil Barn offers a fascinating look at unusual implements and processes and is ideally located near Loucks Farm and gardens. The museum traces life on the farm through the four seasons and highlights changes and advances made in farm machinery during the 19th century.

On display is a newly acquired piece, “The Decker” Separator, an advanced model of threshing machine built by the MacDonald Manufacturing Company of Stratford, Ont., dating to 1885. In addition to agriculture, winter sports equipment including sleighs and

toboggans are featured along with a dairy section and fruit harvesting displays. Upper Canada Village staff played an integral role in the transformation and designed the layout, created the storyline, and selected the artefacts to be displayed.

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Viewing available form Friday, August 18th - to Sale Day! Some items will be auctioned Online via Live Web Cast day of sale starting at 12 noon! To bid in our Online Auction sales you must UHJLVWHU EH DSSURYHG WR ELG IRU ($&+ RI RXU 2QOLQH $XFWLRQ VDOHV QR later than noon the day prior to sale day! To register visit our web site!

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RAY & KAY GAUTHIER 2843 Mount Albert Rd., East Gwillimbury, ON From Newmarket take Green Line east/York Regional Rd. 19 to Woodbine Ave. then north to Mount Albert Rd. then east, or, from Mount Albert go west 7kms. See Signs! Sale includes a large selection of Canadian coins and currency from 1900 to present, including $0.25 Dominion of Canada, silver dollars, $0.50 pieces, $0.25, $0.10, $0.05 and $0.01 plus, $1.00, $2.00, $5.00, $10.00, $20.00, $50.00, $100.00 sets and pieces including some gold coins, also American coins dating back to a 1889 silver dollar, many sets of silver dollars, half dollars and smaller denominations, Polish, Deutsche Marks, Swiss Franks and Argentina coins are also available as well as an Iranian 2500 years of Monarchy coin collection, various Canadian provincial and American states coins, a selection of mostly gold jewellery including diamond and pearl pieces, sale also includes a very large assortment of stamps, various *RHEHO +XPPHO ¿ JXULQHV DQG ODPSV *HUPDQ EHHU VWHLQV FDVW LURQ ¿ JXULQHV FROOHFWRU SODWHV SHZWHU SLWFKHU DQG PLVFHOODQHRXV SLHFHV Vic 109 antique radio plus various old cameras, movie projectors DQG ¿ OP VOLFHU ODUJH DPRXQW RI 1RUWKHUQ %HDYHU YHQGLQJ GLVSHQVHUV 5 case style juke boxes, retro black leather couch and chairs, maple dining table and chairs, china cabinet, side boards and stands, some vintage furniture, oak bevelled hall mirror, tea wagon, old writing desk and chair, gingerbread clock, old alarm clocks, railway lanterns, WREDFFR WLQV YDULRXV SDLQWLQJV DQG SULQWV ODUJH À RRU YDVH SOXV D newer Fridgaire fridge/freezer, Kool King air conditioner (new), horse drawn cutter/sleigh, plus much more! For detailed listing please visit: www.kevinbarkerauctions.com

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Canadian Seed Growers Continued from page 26 and in 1972 they were married, after which Kathy moved to Dundas County. After college, Grahame worked as a survey technician and Kathy as a dietician’s assistant, and in 1976 they joined Grahame’s parents full time in the Hardy Seeds Limited pedigreed seed business. Over the next few years, more land was purchased and additional land rented, making a total of 1,000 acres of mostly clay loam soil in spring cereals and soybean seed production in the 1980s. Both Grahame and Kathy obtained their select seed grower status and became a very integral part of the day-to-day operation of the Hardy Seeds registered seed establishment. The seed cleaning plant was expanded to accommodate the processing of seed from contract growers. In 1990, Grahame and Kathy purchased the existing business and in 1993 added a commercial elevator for spring wheat and an additional 600 tonnes of storage, which was used to store additional seed production from contract growers. In 2002, the seed cleaning plant was upgraded to include an automated bagging line to allow for the increased output of bagged product, which included pedigreed seed, certified organic food grade soybeans and food grade soybeans for the export market. At this point, they were working with two major seed companies in Ontario who provided spring cereals and soybeans for Eastern Ontario and Quebec. In 2003, a true bulk loading facility and additional warehouse space were added. Both Grahame and Kathy have contributed to local schools, minor hockey, 4-H, Soil and Crop and community activities. Seed industry activity for Grahame included 10 years as a director with OSGA and three years on the SeCan board. Kathy served as a provincial director of CSGA for four years and has been a director of the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers for a number of years. Grahame and Kathy have both received long service certificates for pedigreed seed production, Grahame for 35 years and Kathy for 25 years. In 2009, they, along with their son Stephen, received the Innovative Farmer Award from Dundas Soil & Crop. Grahame and Kathy

The AgriNews August, 2017 Page 37 have two sons, Geoff and Stephen. Geoff has his interprovincial millwright ticket and is currently with Peterborough Public Utilities. Stephen has his Ag Diploma from KCAT and his diploma in the Grain and Seed Technology course from Olds College. After college, Stephen became a partner of Hardy Seeds in 2001 and also started up his own trucking business, moving seed throughout Ontario and Quebec. In 2009, the seed business was sold and Grahame and Kathy moved to Iroquois, Ont., along the St. Lawrence River. Being semi-retired allows them more free time to enjoy their four grandchildren. The Canadian Seed Growers’ Association is a non-profit organization representing the interest of 3,500 Canadian seed growers. CSGA provides leadership as the only Canadian organization to monitor and certify pedigreed seed for all agricultural crops in Canada except potatoes. Additional 2017 award recipients at the CSGA AGM included Honourary Life Award winners: Dale Adolphe of Ottawa, Richard Martin, PhD, of Charlottetown, and Peter Boswell of Kinross, P.E.I. All award recipients’ bios can be seen online at seedgrowers.ca/awards.

Western Games results Continued from page 17 Peewee Barrels: 1D-1st Kaelan Maclaren; 2nd Maggy Fraser; Junior Barrels: 1D-1st Rayna Cassel; 2nd Bianka Paquette; 2D-1st Kristen Hoggen; Ladies Barrels: 1D-1st Kelsey Latendre; 2nd Kendra Scharf; 2D-1st Debbie Scharf; 2nd Rayna Cassel; Mens Barrels: 1D-1st Mike Fraser; 2nd Steve Storms; 2D-1st Steve Storms; Junior Poles: 1D-1st Bianka Paquette; 2D-1st Kristin Hoggen; 2nd Emily Davy; Senior Poles: 1D-1st

Becky MacRae; 2nd Michelle Turnbull; 2D-1st Treena Stranding; 2nd Allison St. Thomas; Junior Keyhole: 1D-1st Rayna Cassel; 2D-1st Kirstin Hoggan; 2nd Bianka Paquette; Senior Keyhole: 1D1st Rose Huxted; 2nd Mike Fraser; 2D-1st Jen Fraser; 2nd Treena Stranding; Junior Dash: 1D1st Rayna Cassel; 2nd Belle Atkinson; 2D-1st Bianka Paquette; 2nd Kristin Hogan; Senior Dash: 1D1st Kelsey Latendre; 2nd Steve Storms; 2D-1st Tyler Aitken; 2nd Melissa Bergeron.

Steve Storms in the Western Games at the Avonmore Fair on Sat., July 22. Vogel photo

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Mark Wales, OFA Director given just six months to sented. We are meeting prepare for the first with political leaders and increase of 21 per cent by encouraging members to use summer barbecue meet- Jan. 1, 2018. Labour costs can account for more than ings with local politicians 50 per cent of the cost of to talk about the impact of production for some this new legislation on the Ontario farm operations, largest contributor to the Ontario economy – agricul- especially in the greenhouse, fruit and vegetable ture. and mushroom industries. Here are the key points Agriculture is unable to that OFA and the Ontario Agricultural Commodity transfer increased costs of Council are asking the production. As a price-taking industry, growers will provincial government to be paying more for labour consider around the miniwith no way to pass the mum wage issue: costs on to consumers. The timing to transition Increased labour costs to $15 per hour is far too have many farmers looking tight. Farmers have been

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Metcalfe Farmers’ Market going strong for 24 years by Candice Vetter AgriNews Staff Writer eTCALfe – The meTCALfe fARmeRs’ mARKeT hAs BeeN esTABLished siNCe 1993 ANd is

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Paige Buma of the Russell Farm Market was one of the vendors selling fresh local produce at the Metcalfe Farmers’ Market in Metcalfe on Sat., July 22.

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CANAdA’s 150Th ANNiveRsARY! iT is pLANNiNg TO BUiLd AN “ediBLe pARK” Of heRiTAge AppLes, pLUm TRees, CheRRY TRees, BUTTeRNUT TRees ANd CURRANTs wiThiN BeCKwiTh pARK As A LegACY pROjeCT. A plot of over one-acre in size will be cultured to grow nine varieties of apples, three types of plums and three kinds of cherry trees that local historians say were known to grow in the area. Species were selected from a list of more than 50 heritage trees in an effort to appropriately represent life in Beckwith 150 years ago. The edible park project will serve the community for generations to come. “It’s part of our culture in Beckwith,” Reeve Richard Kidd said in the recent news release. “Every homestead had an orchard. This new Edible Park is a reflection of our heritage.” A small mixed plantation provided multiple harvests that served a family throughout the year. In late July, Yellow Transparent apples would be the first crop harvested to make applesauce. Later, Northern Spy apples were collected for cooking and baking. In fall, McIntosh apples were gathered to store over the colder months. Lastly, butternuts and currants would be saved for Christmas dinner. “With the excitement around local food, the Edible Park will bring new interest to the Lanark County Harvest Festival held annually at Beckwith Park,” added Marie White, Lanark County Tourism Manager. The apple varieties for the Edible Park include McIntosh, Northern Spy, Duchess, Fameuse (Snow), Golden Russet, Lobo, Spartan, Wolf River and Yellow Transparent. Plum trees will include Green Gage, Ontario Plum and Damson, and the cherry varieties are Montmorency, Elegant and Galaxy. Special thanks to John Kidd and Dorothy Lewis for their historical input into the variety selection. The township is also planning to construct a replica 1800’s one-room schoolhouse as part of the enhancements to Beckwith Park in 2017. Events to celebrate Canada’s 150th in Beckwith Township included a heritage parade during the Heritage Days event in June, a new splash pad and playground scheduled to open July 1 with a seniors’ breakfast and family picnic, the Paddle the Jock event, a Canadian History Trivia Night at the Ashton Pub, a rural school fair and New Year’s Eve fireworks. For more information, contact Lanark County Tourism at 1-888-452-6275 or consult www.LanarkCountyTourism.ca.

are occasional, is a friendly group of people and easy to work with. Desnoyers agrees. “The people couldn’t be friendlier,” she says, referring to both the other vendors and the customers. The market is one of the first farmers’ markets to open in modern times, starting a trend that has continued to this day. “There are a lot more markets now,” says Potter, “which takes some of ours away, but it’s great that consumers have so much

choice.” Vendors are also hoping for improved weather this summer which has been wet so far. A lot of farmers’ market visitors come from the city, and going for a drive in the country isn’t a popular option when Saturday’s weather is pouring rain. During the spring and fall the market features regulars with products like baking, jams, eggs, meat, cheese, handmade items, and ethnic foods, but now fresh local produce is starting to come in, which will also bring out

the clientele. “The beans are here at last,” said Potter, “and there are some beautiful tomatoes and peppers.” At the market on Sat., July 22, she said, “This is the first week we’ve had three produce vendors and we’ll be expecting more now.” The market has many upcoming events, including live music, hosting a junior vendor day, food and healthy eating demonstrations, to name a few. For more info, see http://metcalfefm.com.

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“We are stuck on Udder Comfort.” — Callum McKinven

LOOKOUT HOLSTEINS AND JERSEYS, CANTON, DE HATLEY, QUEBEC 120 head, 34 milk cows, 13 EX, 21 VG Callum McKinven and Katherine Beerwort and daughters Tara (not pictured), Brooke and Alana (left) with Garay Awesome Beauty, her first place spring heifer calf at the 2016 World Dairy Expo

“For 6 years we have been using Udder Comfort™. We are stuck on it, seeing a difference within one hour of use. Over 90% of our fresh animals get it after each milking for the first week,” says Callum McKinven. He grew up with Jerseys, his wife Katherine Beerwort grew up with Holsteins. Dairy is in their blood. Together from scratch, they started their Lookout Holstein and Jersey Farm, Canton, De Hatley, Quebec. Today, with their 3 daughters involved, the McKinvens continue to make their mark, breeding top animals in both breeds. Callum has judged over 800 shows worldwide, including 10 at World Dairy Expo. He says the key is to “look for the pattern, the kind you like and not worry about anything else.”

Callum uses Udder Comfort at shows and at home. “We put it on right up to the showring, and at home to soften and soothe. It works quickly to soften while gentle to the skin.”

1.888.773.7153 1.613.652.9086 uddercomfort.com Call to locate a distributor near you.

Available at Norwell Dairy Systems, participating Co-ops, Country Depot, Purina, Shurgain, Dundas Agri Systems, Ritchies Feed and Seed, Lawrence’s Dairy Supply, BMR Winchester, and ABS Global (Canada) Inc. For external application to the udder only, after milking, as an essential component of udder management. Always wash and dry teats thoroughly before milking.

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