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The Eastern Ontario AgriNews publisher and founder was a military history aficionado with an affinity for the gunpowder crackle and thunder of War of 1812 re-enactments. In keeping with his passion, Morris’s comrades with the Friends of the Battle of Crysler’s Farm Battlefield Memorial, a Morrisburgarea group he served as president, are expected to give the newsman a redcoated, booming sendoff on the banks of the St. Lawrence River. Morris, who would have turned 65 two days before Christmas, had been in declining health for the past several years. Still, AgriNews staff were shocked and saddened to hear of his Dec. 9 passing from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at the Ottawa General Hospital. Despite the energy-sapping condition that removed him from his regular seat in front of an iMac at 7 King Street in Chesterville, Morris had soldiered on for years as a telecommuter to his beloved newspaper office in Chesterville — home of The AgriNews and The Record — at the very place where his father started his journalism career more than 70 years earlier. By telephone and Internet, he maintained a virtual presence at the 120year-old operation almost up until his death, discussing story ideas with editor Nelson Zandbergen as late as Thanksgiving weekend. Despite having grown up in town (Prescott) as part of a publishing family, the son of Jack and Ida Morris made it his business to be informed about agriculture. He was conversant on everything from somatic cell count to crop rotation. And although a traditional newspaperman in many ways, he embraced new technology. Long, long before the iPhone,

Morris was a stalwart fan of Apple computers. He introduced cutting-edge digital camera technology to the shop in the late 1990s — when folks were still amazed by it. After university

www.agrinews.ca (Ryerson), he joined his father and his brother, John — both deceased — at their Prescott-based newspaper firm in 1974. A couple of years later, following Jack Morris’s retirement, the brothers undertook their first major expansion by purchasing The Record, where their father got his start as a reporter decades earlier. As Morris himself recounted in a story about his brother, the family then Continued on page 3

The late Robin Morris (right) in a May 1978 Ottawa Citizen article and photo (by Tom Van Dusen) chronicling the launch of The Eastern Ontario AgriNews. Also appearing in the image are Wayne LaPrade and Madolyn McMahon.

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Robin Morris Labour savings at first robotic tie-stall Continued from page 2 purchased the Tupper Lake (NY) Free Press in 1977, established The AgriNews the following year, and added the Winchester Press to their list of publications the year after that. In the 1990s, Robin wound up going it alone as owner of The Record, AgriNews and The Russell Villager. He followed his father and brother’s example by serving as President of the Ontario Community Newspaper Association and received his Canadian Community Newspaper Association Silver Quill in 2003. In 2007, the Chesterville Rotary Club named him a Paul Harris Fellow for his support of the community. An avid follower of sports — especially the Habs and the CFL — Morris also counted himself a fan of the music of the British invasion and the Blues — occasionally showing off his prized ticket stub from the Rolling Stones’ first Ottawa concert in the 1960s. He leaves behind a wife, Kathryn Guthrie, and two adult sons, Evan and Tristan — as well as two sisters. His firm’s name, Etcetera Publications, is derived from the long form of the abbreviation for Evan Tristan Company.

by Candice Vetter AgriNews Staff Writer erme rene FranChe and Fils inC. oF Casselman is the First Farm in ontario to install a robotiC milker For use with tie-stall barns. The farm is operated by Mario and Brigitte Franche, their two sons Dominick and Gabriel, and their brother-in-law Pierre, east of Casselman near Lemieux. They took over the farm started by Mario’s father Rene and his wife Lilliane. The Franches, who milk over 100 Holstein cows, built a new barn after a fire June 13, 2013 destroyed much of their previous barn and hurt or killed 17 cattle, 40 years to the day after a barn fire in 1973. The newest barn is 150 by 190 feet with a high vaulted ceiling which aids ventilation. Windows line the sides for half the barn’s height and a central roof skylight runs down the roof ridge of the barn, allowing extensive natural light. The barn was designed with robotics in mind, such as the Bedding Master manure composter. The Roboleo milker was installed at the end of Aug., 2014. The Roboleo milker is built by Milkomax, Solutions Laitieres Inc. of Sainte-Monique, Que. Like other robotic milkers an arm attaches teat cups for milking and milk flow is monitored. The Roboleo, however, moves from cow to cow. It rolls between the tie-stalls and

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Preparing to do its job, the Roboleo robotic milker sidles up behind a cow in the tie-stall barn at Ferme Rene Franche. Vetter photo stops at each cow. The robot lowers a ramp, two steel arms extend and move in, gently pushing the cow into the centre of her stall, and a rubber padded gate made of two rotating rollers rolls up the cow’s body to her shoulders. It tugs backward and the cow backs into the milking machine. The Franche sons said it only took two days for the cows to recognize when it was time to back up. Now they start backing up onto the ramp as soon as the rollers touch them. The Roboleo cleans the teats, attaches

the teat cups, milks the cow efficiently, detaches, releases the cow, who then walks forward into her stall, and moves smoothly and quietly to the next cow. Brothers Dominick and Gabriel describe the robot as two machines. One part is the robotic milker and the other part is the movement and gate technology. Does it save labour? “It takes fewer people in the barn,� says Gabriel. “But there is a different kind of work.� Continued on page 6

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Land grab During the offloading process undertaken by the University of Guelph vis-a-vis its two Eastern Ontario satellite campuses, it slowly became clear that not all of the assets were being dumped. In the case of Kemptville College, U of G had no intention of ridding itself of the campus field research station at Winchester. It quietly, matter-of-factly always intended to hang on to the prime farmland in question; it has already installed new tile drainage and plans to build a small administration building on the site. Kemptville facilitator Lyle Vanclief referred to land grab in his official report on the future of the campus, as a done deal, as something U of G apparently had a right to do without question or objection. For some reason, no one involved in trying to preserve and renew the 97-year-old campus has ever objected to the arrangement. What or who gave U of G the right to bail out of administering and maintaining the core college while skimming off the part it feels can be useful to it? Answer: The university gave itself the right. Obviously, that decision wasn’t made without the collaboration of the Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario which manages all public agricultural properties in the province. It’s also likely the provincial government agreed somewhere along the way. Why would U of G want to hang on to that tract of research land in the back forty of Eastern Ontario which it has previously expressed little to no interest in? And why would it want to keep the even remoter New Liskeard research station which was managed by Kemptville, something it has also done? When it comes to U of G, you know it’s not intentionally acting in the best interests of regional farmers. The centre of the university’s universe is deep in South Western Ontario. There’s got to be another reason and we think it’s to keep out the competition. U of G doesn’t want another operator taking over Kemptville and/or the research stations and tapping into the lucrative ARIO grants offered for ongoing research projects. U of G wants to remain the master and beneficiary of agricultural research across the province. There’s money and prestige in it. It’s time for a public accounting on U of G’s station takeover and for a decision preventing it from laying full and final claim until the future of Kemptville College is resolved.

Food literacy 101 On one level, it seems preposterous that society as a whole would have to take over teaching the merits of quality nutritious food in the school system. That would seem to be an educational item best left to parents. Unfortunately, today’s overworked parents are eating on the fly and leaving their kids to fend for themselves with packaged processed foods. With the local food movement now a household term, agricultural and other groups are pressing to have courses in what was once known as home economics returned to the classroom. One of those groups is the Ontario Home Economics Association. Another is the Ontario Federation of Agriculture which is making promotion in the schools of what’s now known as “food literacy” one of its priorities for 2015. According to the OFA, food literacy is about giving young people the knowledge and skills to make good, lifelong decisions about their food. It’s a simple equation, the OFA says: Teaching children how to prepare good food now sets them up for healthier longer lives, helping to lower healthcare costs in the future. In the process, a perfect opportunity is presented to teach students where their food comes from. And producers want to be involved in educating consumers of all ages about the healthy food choices available locally. The OFA’s food literacy goal would ensure that, by age 16, Ontario teenagers are equipped to plan and prepare six nutritious meals. The Ontario Local Food Act must include food literacy, the OFA insists, a goal the federation will push to accomplish. Yes, it’s really the role of parents but, often, when a worthy cause is abdicated for whatever reason, others must take up the charge for the wellbeing of all.

AgriGab Heads up, BS! The audacity! The arrogance! The unbridled control! They’re all in various forms of expressions that have been loudly used in describing the Ontario Beer Store’s approach in “permitting” the limited sale of craft brewery products in its outlets. (To save space, I’ll now be referring to the Beer Store by its appropriate initials, BS). The harsh words aren’t being used by members of the Ontario government who, for the most part, condone the lock-hold maintained by the foreign brewing interests that form the BS monopoly on suds sales in this province. They’re being used by craft brewers and their supporters after the BS cabal said it would invite small local breweries into the conglomerate as members with a little corner in the typical Beer Store outlet to sell their wares. “It’s a good way to shut people up,” says Mario Bourgeois, co-owner and brew master at Cassel Brewery in Casselman. Bourgeois isn’t buying the BS offer and wants the provincial government to correct the lopsided situation. The solution, he says, is to permit craft brewers to operate satellite stores where their products are readily available. In the meantime, Cassel is going to expand its availability in LCBO stores which suffers under a BS-imposed limitation of offering nothing larger than sixpacks. The BS window-dressing announcement came as a surprise to Bourgeois and other craft manufacturers because it was done without any consultation. It falls far short of what’s needed, said Cam Heaps, chair of Ontario Craft Brewers. What’s needed? Improved consumer access to craft products, something that can only be accomplished through a “fundamental change to Ontario’s beer distribution channels.” That would allow craft brewers to reach their full share of market potential; in the process, they’d create dozens of new jobs. You can be sure the BS big boys are hearing footsteps. The number of craft breweries is growing in leaps and bounds as are their fans; their hearty, distinctive, full-flavoured offerings make what’s mass produced by the traditional breweries pale in comparison. On a personal note, I shifted to local brews years ago, even before Beau’s of Vankleek Hill appeared on the scene. When it’s available, I always choose draft and always make it local where possible. If there’s no regional brew on

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by Tom VanDusen tap, I ask why not. As an aside, there’s no better feeling than sitting in a rural brewery retooled from a former leather factory (Beau’s), sipping organic, all-natural suds made a few feet away, and listening to blues tunes cranked out by the legendary Terry Gillespie. Steve Beauchesne and family do have some BS exposure but it’s constrained and the cartel can alter sales agreements anytime without notice. Faced with increasing public pressure, the BS crew had to do something to pay lip service to craft brewery complaints while maintaining its stranglehold on sales. I don’t think the ploy is going to work. I believe consumers have reached their threshold with a concept that permits foreign big business to control Ontario-based manufacturer sales for its ultimate gain. Can you imagine a situation like this existing in the U.S. where a Canadian conglomerate would be permitted to limit the opportunities of regional brewers in, say, New York State? It would never happen. It’s pathetic to see various Ontario cabinet ministers lamely trying to defend the BS selling system designed to profit the giant breweries behind it while cutting out, or at least limiting competitors. When listening to these lame-ass BS defenses, remember that the conglomerate is a massive contributor to the party in power which, at the moment, is Liberal. It’s time for the government in power to man up and dismantle the BS monopoly. It’s time to release nanny-state control of alcohol consumption and allow beer and spirits sales in a full range of locations, similar to Quebec and New York State where you can buy a 12-pack at the corner gas station. As far as I know, availability of brands is at the discretion of the outlet owner… as it should be. This whole BS system is a throwback to a teetotalling time long since passed that has no place among modern adults who pay their taxes and should be in charge of their respective buying and selling practices. Meanwhile, it’s just so much BS!

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Dominick and Gabriel Franche (shown above) farm with their parents, Mario and Brigitte, and their Uncle Pierre, at Ferme Rene Franche. At right, a cow is milked by the Roboleo unit after backing up into the milker and her teats washed by the machine.

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Roboleo robot Continued from page 3 It’s taken some time to work out a few kinks of working with the computerized system, which Gabriel and Dominick say is still ongoing. The first Roboleo milker was installed near Lachute, Que., a few years ago. One

machine can milk 70 cows twice a day or 50 cows three times a day. The Franches have two in operation. If the power goes out the farm is set up to switch on to an automatic generator system. The Franche family had a barn generator during the 1998 ice storm which they lent out to neighbours. “It made the rounds,� says Brigitte with a laugh. The new system is built in and powers the house as well as barns.

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Letter writer Leanne Zuiderveen holds Buttons while Dr. Glenn Smith removes stitches from the animal.

‘Buttons,’ my 4-H ewe, survived coyote attack the Editor: Just after arriving home from Christmas vacation, my family received a message to call a farmer who was housing our ewes temporarily for breeding. As the call was made, I picked up snatches of the conversation. Ewe, coyote and alive were some of the few words I heard. By the look on my mother’s face, it did not look good. As I found out, my 4-H breeding ewe, Buttons, was attacked by a coyote, which tore open a 10 by 10 inch section on her hindquarters. Quickly I grabbed my coat and pulled on my boots, not knowing what to expect. The drive to the farm was short and the MunicipalValuer, Mr. Ben Fisher, of the Ontario Wildlife DCP, was already there analyzing the situation. He had not seen a sheep survive an attack that could be saved. The wound was large but luckily not deep or fatal. In fact, if I did not notice the wound, it would seem like nothing was wrong. Buttons was alert and easily lead on the halter. There were two options on what to do with Buttons. One, call the vet and do surgery. Two, butcher the ewe. For the second option, we would have to keep Buttons alive for at least 10 days as this was the first available date for the butcher. We decided to call the vet. Thankful and relieved with the decision, I stroked my ewe’s furry head and soft ears and then led her to the van to transport her to our farm. The vet, Dr.

Glenn Smith from the Dundas Veterinary Services, came shortly after. We laid Buttons down on clean plywood and I held her head on my lap. The vet got to work, flushing the wound, adding a drainage tube and stitching her up. The work was slow, but in the end, Buttons, was all buttoned up! We installed a heat-lamp to give her some extra warmth on those cold January blustery days. Since sheep are social animals, we brought back our other ewe, Socks, from the neighbour’s farm. The vet came back, giving Buttons antibiotics and examining her wound. By the next week, Buttons was looking a lot better. The vet would say, “If I can’t catch my patient, it’s doing better!” Two weeks later, the vet came and pulled Button’s stitches and gave us further instructions for her care. During the weeks that followed, my brother and I would go out to the barn, take her temperature and check her wound. We gave Buttons regular walks down our road and packed her wound daily with organic raw honey. It’s been a month since the attack, and Buttons is almost completely healed. A special thanks goes out to Dr. Glenn Smith; who gave up his Christmas family time to attend to my 4H project ewe. The 4-H motto is ‘learn to do by doing’ and this has been a tremendous learning experience. Leanne Zuiderveen

“We are pleased to announce that barley and oat production in Ontario is anticipated to be represented by Grain Farmers of Ontario by July 1, 2015,” says Barry Senft, CEO of Grain Farmers of Ontario.

“These crops are important to the grain industry in our province and we are keen to provide value to Ontario’s barley and oat farmers in the areas of research, market development, and advocacy.”

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GFO Continued from page 7 The result was very positive with 77 per cent of voters in favour of representation by Grain Farmers of Ontario. The Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission has begun the process required to make the regulatory changes. This includes a posting on the government regulatory registry for 45 days to allow additional

Barry Dean holds the brass bell that will go to the successful guesser of a fibreglass bull’s weight at the Ottawa Valley Farm Show.

strap stamped with the words: “2015 Ottawa Valley Farm Show.â€? Visitors to the show will be able to submit their guesses starting first thing on opening day March 10. The winner will be declared and the prize awarded at noon March 12, Day 3 of the show. Contestants must correctly guess the combined weight of the bull and bell. The prize? It’s the actual bell and strap, a combined value of about $500. The winner gets to take those items home for keeps‌ but not the bull.

Bearing the slogan “Champion Bull�, the bell was fashioned by Mennonites in Western Ontario, while the six-foot strap will be hand-tooled by leather artisan Lynn Macnab based in Glengarry County. “We thought it would be fun and a little different,� said Dean, whose M & R Feeds and Farm Supply in Arnprior is sponsoring the event along with Macnab. Details of the contest were hammered out at a recent meeting of the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association which

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Beekeeper blames neonics, joins Class Action lawsuit By Jeff Moore AgriNews Staff Writer ORRISBURG — BaRkley’S apple ORChaRd’S OwneR BIll BaRkley haS jOIned a

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The original plaintiffs of the lawsuit filed in Windsor Ont. on Nov. 19, 2014, were Sun Parlor Honey from Cottam, Ont. and Munro Honey of Alvinston, Ont. In the claim to the court, Sun Parlor claims damages to be around $2,112,200 in lost beehives and for honey production and Munro Honey claims losses to be around $3,001,712. The class action seeks $400-million in damages. Barkley is one of more than 30 Ontario beekeepers participating in

Bill Barkley the suit. Neonicotinoids are manufactured in Canada by Bayer Crop Science Inc. and Syngenta Canada Inc. which are the two companies named in the lawsuit. The neonicotinoids have three different subgroups called imidacloprid, clothianidin and thiamethoxam. Imidaloprid is made by Bayer Inc. and it coats field crop seeds such as root and

tuber vegetables, tree fruits and legumes such as corn, cauliflower, artichokes and strawberries, among others and is used to control aphids, thrips, whiteflies, turf insects, soil insects and some beetles. The chemical has a half-life around three years depending on soil type and environmental conditions. Clothianidin is also made by Bayer Inc. and used on corn, canola, rice, and turf, on row crops such as grapes and strawberries as well as on some tree crops. It is also used on barley (winter, seed), durum wheat (seed), oats (winter, seed), rye (seed), triticale (seed), wheat (winter, seed), forage maize, grain maize, sweet corn, fodder beet (seed), and sugar beet (seed). It has a half-life between five months to three years. Thiamethoxam is manuContinued on page 10

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Not Mickey Mouse Back when the country was young — in fact, it wasn’t yet the configuration we know today — farm fairs were the big annual event in communities cross the land. Dating back 150-200 years, most villages of any significance put on a fair. The core of those events was the livestock, crops, and home crafts judging competitions. Fast forward to early 2015 and not much has changed. While all sorts of attractions have been added to the lineup, from midways and topflight entertainment to demolition derbies, the core of a country fair remains the competitions of bygone days. “It’s no Mickey Mouse puppet show,” said longtime Russell Agricultural Society executive member Henry Staal of the big budget and massive work load that go into operating

the typical farm fair. Now the roots are threatened, a situation that was identified last Friday when the Russell society held its annual meeting at the Legion Hall. During her detailed financial statement to a large turnout of members and friends, society treasurer Barbara Cook noted that exhibit entry fees were $4,707 last year compared to $6,046 in 2013, a “significant” decrease. While there’s no need to sound the alarm just yet, Cook expressed concern that a downward trend is developing. Hopefully, she added, it’s just a “blip”. But it’s probably not a blip. Right across Eastern Ontario, fair boards are experiencing similar declines in participation in core exhibits, said Cheryl Sullivan of the Metcalfe Agricultural Society, home crafts rep for 17 fairs in

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by Tom VanDusen sewing and baking are fading from the scene, she added. Happily, quilting is enjoying a revival. “The 4-H clubs are keeping some of it alive. But schools aren’t involved at all anymore. If I was asked, I’d teach home crafts for free.” Aged 80, Shirley keeps volunteering her time and service, an essential contribution to any fair. Russell Township Mayor Pierre Leroux indicated his appreciation of the work done by volunteers in staging the fair, an event the municipality is proud to partner in every year. In presenting the financial statement, Cook lauded belt-tightening undertaken in 2014 by all committees after the society learned it would be receiving less in the way of government grants. She indicated the society had total capital assets in 2014 of $710,811, compared to $689,194 the previous year. While revenues

were down to $299,164 from $328,322, a substantial cut in expenses led to net revenues of $33,602 last year compared to $15,596. In addition to fair revenues of $169,483, contributing to the bottom line last year were sponsorships worth $60,180, and grants totaling $69,500, for net revenues of $8,567 compared to a loss of $13,051 in 2013. The society also relies on several annual fundraisers, including ever-popular Ladies Night which collected $9,444 last year, the quilt draw that added $1,116, Canada Day with $1,517, the Russell Rodeo with $5,050, and the firstever curling bonspiel that took in $7,907. The second annual spiel is coming up March 21. However, combined fundraising revenues were down to $25,035 last year compared to $28,648, mostly because the rodeo tumbled from $12,818 in 2013. The society executive will

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Mayor foresees reviving Kemptville’s ‘heart and soul’ By Sandy Burns AgriNews Contributor

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Kemptville college has been the “heart and soul” oF the community, and north grenville mayor david gordon is determined to get it bacK. With a provincial decision deadline looming, Gordon is “very optimistic” that a submission put forth by Lyle Vanclief, who was appointed by the province to explore options for the future of the campus, will be accepted. The submission outlines the Municipality of North Grenville’s desire to assume, in collaboration with the province, the maintenance and operation responsibilities currently being undertaken by the University of Guelph. The vision is to transform the College into a multi-tenant campus offering research, education, training, and economic development opportunities to various strategic, collaborative partners, as well as opportunities to deliver regional and provincial health and wellness services. “Lyle Vanclief’s report states that the municipality would be the best to run the campus,” Gordon said. “I was totally amazed with the Vanclief report. I thought it was a great report. I’ll put it this way: I don’t think the government sent Lyle here to close it down. They sent him here to find a solution. And as far as I’m concerned, if you read the whole report, he’s definitely opened up the roads to finding a solution.” He added that the solution should be made more clear very shortly. “I think in the next two months we’re going to find out what direction it’s going to go. The province creates universities and creates municipalities, and I think there’s going to be a re-creation, and then they’ll be giving us, the municipality, the marching orders. It makes sense because if we do get the final yes, it’s yours to run for the next three to five years, it won’t be the municipality running it. We’d be setting up a non-profit board of directors, then we’ll be setting up a manager to run it. And if it’s a non-profit board of

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Gordon warns that even though a partnership would be longterm, it could still take up to 18 months or longer before the campus is up and running again. But regardless of how long a process this turns out to be, the goal is still the same: Get the college back. “Our key mission statement is getting back the college. And if we have to run it, we will. We don’t want anybody who doesn’t have a passion for the college to be running it again. We’ve been there, we’ve done that, and it’s not a success. We’ll get an organization that has a passion for running the college to run it, and then the college will be around for the next 100 years,” he said. “For 97 years, Kemptville was known as the agricultural hub of eastern Ontario. At one point in time, when it was run by the proper organizations, events were there. Even the Ottawa Roughriders—that was a great stroke of genius—they had their practice fields out there. I remember growing up, you’d have 5,000 people out there watching the Roughriders practice. It was great. There were weddings, dances, and charity events. It has always been such a huge part of the community, a part of the family. And then all of a sudden, and I won’t get profane, they decided to rip the heart and soul out of North Grenville. And we’re going to get our heart and soul back.”

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president. “And we will have member producers involved at every stage of development of this new value chain.� Over the next two years, CSPC directors will be providing critical assessments on logistics and investment models as additional field trials are conducted to support a new business case for investment in Ont.’s bioeconomy. Cellulosic sugar is derived from crop residue and is used in the production of biofuels and biochemicals. Ont. farmers, industry groups and farm organizations have been working to develop a health bioeconomy to expand the market for renewable resources like corn stover and wheat straw. Extracting cellulosic sugars

from crop residues provides farmers with new markets without competing for land. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) knows there’s a lot of interest in Ont. to create markets for renewable biomass products based on extensive market research and consultations with farmers. “It is essential to have groups such as the CSPC take local leadership to support investment attraction for this new market initiative to support future value chain investments in Ontario,� says Don McCabe, OFA president. “We’re pleased to see OFA’s ongoing work consulting and researching biomass production, harvesting and logistics is paying off.� The OFA will continue working to support the further develop of a healthy bioeconomy in Ontario.

observations about the contents of the government’s discussion paper: the need for and content of a pollinator health strategy; our perspective on the economics of neonicotinoid use; our practical concerns with the regulation of neonicotinoid treated seed; and our workable recommendations on improving pollinator health while developing a practical approach to neonicotinoid use. After meeting with the Ontario Beekeepers’ Association, several directors of the OFA and I, Bruce Buttar as liaison to that commodity agree, a plan to improve pollinator health is imperative. OFA is prepared to work with industry and government to achieve a practical and workable pollinator health strategy. Extensive research suggests there are at least nine stressors affecting pollinator health and we clearly identified these in our response, suggesting the government address all health factors as part of a comprehensive pollinator health strategy. Corn and soybean farmers use neonicotinoid seed treatment to reduce the risk of pest damage and resulting crop loss. The government’s suggestion that Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

should replace the use of seed treatment presents practical challenges because of the way seed is treated, ordered and sold in Ontario. IPM is often used as a preventative practice, but isn’t always effective and leaves farmers open to significant crop losses. IPM techniques for corn and soybeans are not fully developed or tested and will take several years to effectively implement. The Ontario government’s proposed conditions on buyers and sellers of treated seed, as a way to regulate the movement and use of treated seed, are also impractical. OFA is concerned these conditions will add undue regulatory burden to many seed businesses and cause them to exit the industry. Ontario must find a realistic balance in a pollinator health strategy that considers all health stressors and recognizes the economic reality of neonicotinoid seed treatment use. The OFA has recommended several actions to protect pollinator health and work towards the viable reduction in neonicotinoid use by Ontario farmers. Visit www.ofa.on.ca to read OFA’s full response to OMAFRA’s pollinator health discussion paper.

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ntario is making it easier for greenhouse growers to comply with regulation regarding the disposal of greenhouse nutrient feedwater by streamlining environmental compliance that will benefit farmers and enhance protection of the environment. The new Greenhouse Nutrient Feedwater Regulation will help greenhouse growers better comply with environmental standards by reducing the costs and uncertainty of approvals. It will promote the reuse, and facilitate the recycling of, greenhouse nutrient feedwater while providing farmers with a new source of nutrients to fertilize their crops. This change was raised by the Open For Business Forum, a regular roundtable of agri-food experts convened to streamline regulations and promote a better business climate. It will benefit local farmers by providing a new source of inexpensive nutrients that can reduce the need for expensive commercial fertilizers, and supplemental irrigation water that can replace water drawn from lakes, rivers and wells. Supporting the province’s agri-food industry is part of the government’s economic plan for Ontario. The four part plan is building Ontario up by investing in people’s talents and skills, building new public infrastructure like roads and transit, creating a dynamic, supportive environment where business thrives, and building a secure savings plan so everyone can afford to retire. For more information please go to: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/nm/regs/gnfpro/gnfre g.htm

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ver the next several years, the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) will implement Source Protection Plans under the Clean Water Act, 2006, to help ensure that Ontarians have access to safe drinking water. Source Protection Plans address activities - including agricultural practices - that could have an impact on municipal drinking water sources. Each plan contains a number of policies to reduce existing, and future, threats to drinking water. Plans are unique to the Source Protection Area or Region they cover. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) is working with MOECC, Source Protection Committees, local municipalities, conservation authorities and farm organizations to ensure that Source Protection Plan policies are effective and implementable. If your farm is in a Source Protection Area or Region, you are required by law to comply with the local Source Protection Plan. Source Protection Plans may affect your farm's nutrient management strategy (NMS) or plan (NMP), or non-agricultural source material (NASM) plan. OMAFRA staff will contact farmers in Source Protection Areas or Regions who have a registered operation, or an approved NMS, NMP or NASM plan. By law, these documents must be reviewed and amended to be in compliance with the Source

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Protection Plan. You may have land use activities on your farm that are not regulated by an NMS, NMP or NASM Plan that may need to comply with your local Source Protection Plan. If you carry out activities, or are planning activities, that are significant drinking water threats, you may need to implement a site-specific Risk Management Plan (RMP). The RMP summarizes what you must do to make sure an activity is no longer, or does not become, a significant threat to drinking water. An RMP is a legally-binding agreement between you and your local Risk Management Official (RMO). An RMO, or a Risk Management Inspector working for the RMO, is allowed to visit farms impacted by the local SPP as part of the RMP process. The Ontario Farm Environmental Coalition has prepared the Farm Source Water Protection Planframework and workbook, found at http://www.ofa.on.ca/issues/overview/source-water-protection-framework, to help you prepare to negotiate an RMP.

Contact Information: Questions about the Clean Water Act and Source Water Protection can be directed to MOECC at source.protection@ontario.ca or 416-212-5296. Contact your local conservation authority or municipality, or visit the Conservation Ontario website (www.conservation-ontario.on.ca/uncategorised/143-otherswpregionsindex), for information on specific Source Protection Plans, and to find out if you are located in a Source Protection Area or Region. Contact your local municipality or conservation authority for information on what you are required to do if your farm is affected by a Source Protection Plan.

Programs and Services

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he Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Regional Economic Development Branch provides economic development services through its regional advisory staff to support agricultural and rural organizations through: • Integrated delivery of agriculture and rural economic development resources and programs • Coaching, training and stakeholder facilitation services • Program implementation through an array of government resources • Networking to build regional economic development collaboration and best practices • New program development and research on emerging programs • Connecting clients to OMAFRA resources that enable economic growth • Coordination of information, resources, tool and programs to a number of client groups including: • Rural Municipalities • Regional Economic Development Organizations • Chambers of Commerce

• Business Improvement Area Associations • Rural Businesses • Innovative Agricultural Producers • Regional Stakeholder Groups/Local Committees • Other Ministries For more information on OMAFRA's economic development programs and services contact your local REDB advisor http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/rural/edr/contacts.htm #ras-contact or visit http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/rural/edr/index.html

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he Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) has a new series of tutorials to help you use the Agricultural Information Atlas (AIA), an online application that allows you to create custom maps and find agricultural information for Ontario. You can find the AIA link on the AgMaps Geographic Information Portal at ontario.ca/agmaps, the ministry's single access point for geospatial data. The AgMaps Portal and AIA Application Help Tutorial Series provides step-by-step instructions on how to use the AIA for your farm or business. The audio/visual series helps with a range of topics - from navigating the application and creating layers on your custom maps, to creating tile drainage maps and nutrient management strategy farm sketches. Find the 13 tutorials on the OMAFRA website (www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/landuse/gis/agatlas-help.htm). For more information, contact the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca.

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tarting January 1, 2015, vehicle owners wishing to purchase or attach farm plates to a new commercial vehicle over 3000 kg will need to provide documentation to demonstrate that they have a farm business. Only those clients purchasing or attaching new farm plates to a vehicle will be required to show proof of farm business as of January 1, 2015. The new requirements will not affect any current farm plate owners who are renewing their farm plates.

What documentation do I have to show to prove I have a farm business? Your Farm Business Registration (FBR) number is proof that you run a farm business. Any one of the following documents will prove that you have an FBR: • A farm organization membership card; • A Gross Farm Income Exemption Certificate; • A letter from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Appeal Tribunal indicating religious exemption; • A letter from Agricorp with your FBR number; or • A letter from the Indian Agriculture Program of Ontario confirming that the producer has met the FBR eligibility requirements. Continued on page 16

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Farm Structure Preventive Maintenance This Winter by Dan McDonald, P.Eng. Civil Systems Engineer, OMAFRA Special to The AgriNews

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Farmers need to check on the condition of their buildings to maintain building stability and safety on the farm. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has some tips to help prevent damage during extreme weather conditions. 1. With at least one other person, gradually remove piles of snow from both sides of your roof. Do not remove all of the snow from one side of the roof before moving to the other side, as this creates an unbalanced loading condition. Take all necessary safety precautions. 2. Look for areas of

your farm’s buildings and structures that are damaged or weak, particularly in the roof trusses and the truss plates. Clean and reinforce or protect all truss plates that are starting to show signs of rust, and have an engineer complete a building assessment if you find an area of your building that has significant deterioration. 3. Assess your building’s wind bracing components. Repair damaged or weakened components to help strengthen the overall building structure. Farm buildings and structures should be able to withstand environmental forces and weather conditions. You can prevent damage to your buildings, and the items inside them, if you spend some time making sure your buildings are strong and stable. Farmers are encouraged to always use best management practices when working around livestock and farm buildings. For more information, contact the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-4241300.

Kemptville Winter Woodlot Conference by Carolyn Thompson Goddard Agrinews Contributor EMPTVILLE— For 28 yEars ThE KEMPTVILLE WInTEr WoodLoT ConFErEnCE has ProVIdEd

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WoodLoT and PrIVaTE Land oWnErs an oPPorTunITy To nETWorK WITh PEErs as WELL as LEarnIng ThE LaTEsT TEChnIquEs In bEsT ManagEMEnT and susTaInabILITy. ThIs yEar ThE ConFErEnCE WILL bE hELd on WEd., FEb. 25 In ThE norTh grEnVILLE MunICIPaL CoMPLEx LoCaTEd aT 285 CounTy road 44 KEMPTVILLE.

A full day of events is planned beginning at 8 a.m. with registration, refreshments and an opportunity to visit the exhibits before the presentations begin at 9 a.m. Gary Nielsen, Climate Change Project Co-ordinator, Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry will speak on woodlot management in a presentation entitled: Managing your woodlot in a changing climate, followed by “Invasive Species – Are we losing the battle” presented by Iola Price, Chair of the Ontario Invasive Plant Council. Keynote speaker Gord Miller, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, will

discuss the role in biodiversity played by woodlot owners in his presentation, Woodlot Owners: Ontario’s Biodiversity Bankers,” just before lunch. Lyme Disease and Ticks is the topic of discussion by Dr. Paula Stewart of the Lanark Leeds Grenville Health Unit, while success stories of diverse tree species regeneration will be shared by Martin Streit of the Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry. Turkey Talk & Trends will discuss wild turkey management and is presented by wildlife biologist Kerry Coleman. New at the conference in 2015 will be live sawmill demonstrations by “Logs to Lumber” courtesy of Wood-Mizer Canada. According to Wade Knight of Eastern Ontario Model Forest, it is expected there will be over 25 exhibitors at the conference providing information on forest management services, tree planting incentives and wildlife information as well as other areas of interest to attendees. Conference registration is $30.00 which includes lunch and refreshments and must be completed by February 17. For more information contact the EOMF at www.eomf.on.ca or call 613 258 6587.

Growing Your Farm Profits Planning for Business Success Start the business planning process by attending this FREE two-day interactive workshop. You will: • Assess business management practices • Determine priorities and key goals • Develop realistic action plans • Learn about cost-share funding opportunities

Canada-Ontario Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Producers are invited to attend FREE EFP (Fourth Edition) Workshops to: Learn about best management practices Develop an action plan for their farm Learn about cost-share funding opportunities

Biosecurity Workshop At this one-day workshop, an experienced veterinarian will show you the benefits of having an on-farm biosecurity program, and identify key practices which will enhance biosecurity measures on your farm.

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Maximizing Your Traceability Investment Workshop This in-class workshop will focus on how you can gain a competitive advantage and improve your bottom line with your traceability system. Real life examples and business profiles focused on traceability best practices will be examined throughout the workshop.

Food Safety Webinars Looking to keep up to date on the latest food safety practices and help strengthen your Growing Forward 2 application? Join us for any or all of the food safety workshops, covering a variety of important food safety topics. All workshops are online as webinars, taken from the comfort of your home or business.

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Why is the Ministry of Transportation making these changes? Ontario's Auditor General (OAG), in its 2012 annual report on the Drive Clean Program and the 2013 annual report on ServiceOntario, noted an increasing number of vehicles with farm plates and was concerned that no verification is required to obtain farm plates. In both audit reports, the OAG recommended the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) review the requirements for obtaining a farm plate, to ensure that no abuse of the system was taking place. As a result, MTO is implementing new requirements for issuing or attaching farm plates to a commercial vehicle. This will ensure that only qualified farmers obtain farm plates and receive the benefits associated with having a farm plate. For more information: About the Farm Business Registration program, please contact Agricorp. Their Contact Centre is open Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and can be reached by calling 1-888-247-4999 or TTY: 1-877-2751380. Their email address is: contact@agricorp.com. About farm licence plates, visit a Service Ontario location near you or contact them at https://www.ontario.ca/serviceontario or by phone at 1800-387-3445.

New Grant Program Helping Communities Commemorate 400 Years of Francophone Presence in Ontario Events Will Help Boost Tourism and Create Jobs

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ntario is celebrating four centuries of important cultural, social and economic contributions by the Franco-Ontarian community with the launch of its Ontario 400th Celebrations Program. The program offers project-based funding to community organizations, municipalities and others to help plan local cultural and tourism events that commemorate the 400th anniversary of francophone presence in Ontario. The events will help boost tourism and create jobs, as visitors from across the province, Canada and the world join in the celebrations. Local events marking the 400th anniversary will take place in communities throughout the summer and fall of 2015, including at the TORONTO 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games. Investing in local communities is part of the government's economic plan for Ontario. The four- part plan is building Ontario up by investing in people's talents and skills, building new public infrastructure like roads and transit, creating a dynamic, supportive environment where business thrives, and building a secure savings plan so everyone can afford to retire.

QUOTES " The Franco-Ontarian community has contributed extensively to the province’s heritage, culture and socioeconomic development over the last 400 years. It is time to pay tribute to that legacy. Organizations that are planning to participate in the commemoration now have the opportunity to secure funding for their projects and contribute to the success of this historical milestone." - Madeleine Meilleur Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs

www.agrinews.ca • More than 600,000 Francophones live in Ontario. This is the largest French-speaking community in Canada outside of Quebec. For more information please go to: http://ontario.ca/bzez

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tart the business planning process by attending this free two-day interactive workshop. You will : Assess business management practices, determine priorities and key goals, develop realistic action plans and learn about cost-share funding opportunities. Register Online at www.ontariosoilcrop.org

Resources

There are lots of resources available on the web at the OMAFRA website (www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/ag.html) as well as others to help you with your decisions.

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QUICK FACTS • Up to $1.4 million is available to community organizations, municipalities and others to help plan events that recognize and celebrate the 400th anniversary of francophone presence in Ontario. • The deadline to apply to the Ontario 400th Celebrations Program is February 11, 2015, at 5 p.m. • Ontario will be hosting information and education sessions to answer questions about the program and help with applications. • The 2015 Commemoration marks the 400th anniversary of French explorer Samuel de Champlain’s passage through Ontario.

www.serviceontario.ca/publications or call 1-800-6689938 • Visit the OMAFRA website at: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/products/index.ht ml or contact the Agricultural Information Contact Centre by calling: 1-877-424-1300

Fact Sheets and Publications

To order OMAFRA publications and factsheets: • Visit any OMAFRA Resource Centre / Northern Ontario Regional Office or ServiceOntario location http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/offices/ouroffices.html • Visit the ServiceOntario website at:

http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/sheep/facts/ 14-021.htm 14-027 Removing Liquid Manure From Storage http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/engineer/facts/14027.pdf 14-031 Whiteflies in Greenhouse Crops - Biology, Damage and Management http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/facts/14031.pdf 14-033 Sanitation Guidelines for Management of Pests and Diseases of Greenhouse Vegetables http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/facts/14033.pdf 14-037 Leafminers Attacking Greenhouse Crops http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/facts/14037.pdf 14-039 Forced-Air Cooling Systems for Fresh Ontario Fruits http://www.ontariotenderfruit.ca/Forced-Air.pdf 14-021 Feeding Corn Silage to Sheep http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/sheep/facts/ 14-021.pdf

Electronic Bulletins and Newsletters

Ag Business Update http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/busdev/news/index.ht ml Virtual Beef http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/beef/news.h tml Pork News and Views Newsletter http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/swine/news. html CropPest Ontario http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/field/news/new s_croppest.html CEPTOR - Animal Health News http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/ceptor/news .html ONVegetables (Vegetable Viewpoint) http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/hort/news/news _vegview.html Ontario Berry Grower http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/hort/news/news _berrygrower.html Hort Matters Newsletter http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/hort/news/news _hortmatt.html On Organic http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/organic/news/n ews-organic.html

Phone Lines and Websites OMAFRA Website: www.ontario.ca/omafra Agricultural Information Contact Centre: 1-877-424-1300 or e-mail ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca Foodland Ontario - For recipes straight from our kitchen to yours: http://www.foodland.gov.on.ca/english/index.html

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Campus Continued from page 6 its final College Royal fair in March and its final graduation ceremony in May. Students took part in the final “Ontario Agricultural Games� — involving all of the agricultural college campuses associated with U of G — last month. Leal promises the province will work with North Grenville “to provide resources and support, and [establish] a working group to explore new models for delivering agricultural learning, training and instruction at the Kemptville Campus.� The municipality hopes to find a new educational service provider and eventually revive campus programming for post-secondary agricultural and other students. Vanclief’s Dec. 8 report recommended that North Grenville assume

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The AgriNews February, 2015 Page 17 ownership and lease facilities to a variety of interested parties and service providers. Leal’s announcement, which includes a pledge to keep the facility open for public use during negotiations, allows next steps to occur toward the transfer of ownership. Reacting to Leal’s statement in a municipal press release, North Grenville Mayor David Gordon said he’s “encouraged to see this positive response from the ministry and their intention to work together to secure a sustainable path forward for the Kemptville Campus. “Their commitment to provide resources and support will establish the solid foundation on which to develop new models for delivering agricultural education and training in Eastern Ontario.� The municipality also pointedly notes the province’s acknowledgement of the need to main-

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tain the campus for public use. Vanclief’s report had chastised the U of G’s recent refusal to rent facilities to the public. “Knowing that the Ministry is keen to extend resources and support to the Municipality, we can proceed to the negotiation stage regarding the transfer of the property to North Grenville,â€? said North Grenville CAO Brian CarrĂŠ. “We are eager to maintain the Kemptville Campus as an economic asset to our community, the region, and the province, being mindful that our first priority is to protect the interest of our local taxpayers.â€? Though he supports transferring campus ownership to North Grenville, Conservative MPP Steve Clark says the four-point Liberal Leal plan otherwise “comes up emptyâ€? for Kemptville and “kicks the can further down the road.â€?

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Clark had demanded the province impose a two-year closure moratorium on the U of G’s closure of the campus. “I’m disappointed because while the minister has announced financial support to bring a new cohort of students to Alfred this fall, there was no money for education and students at Kemptville. Instead, all our community got from the minister today was a vague commitment to form a working group,� said the MPP. “That’s unacceptable to me and to the agricultural community in Eastern Ontario who have said from the start of this process that maintaining and expanding the agricultural degree and diploma programs at Kemptville College is a priority.�

The minister’s Jan. 30 announcement also highlights the government’s support for French-language post-secondary education. Alfred College is the only francophone agricultural school in the province.

Conversely, anglophone Kemptville apparently falls within similarly highlighted concern about “ensuring the sustainability of agricultural education� as part of Ontario’s economic action plan.

DFO still gets to meet at Kemptville KEMPTVILLE — In his Dec. 8 report, the provincial facilitator examining the future of the Kemptville College campus criticized the outgoing University of Guelph’s sudden end to public facility rentals last fall. The situation appears to have prompted the move of a couple of traditional campus events — Eastern Ontario Crop Day and Woodlot Day — set to take place this month off campus at North Grenville Municipal Centre. However, a prominent exception is this month’s annual Kemptville Dairy Day, still scheduled for the campus’s W. B. George Centre. (Coincidence or not, the Dairy Farmers of Ontario have a critical say over the U of G’s aspiration for more production quota at its Elora, Ontario dairy facility.) See page 32 for conference times and dates.

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Leal tours E. Ontario, fields neonic questions OMAFRA Minister Jeff Leal toured a handful of Eastern Ontario ag operations Jan. 29, including this stop at a dairy farm, Roosburg Farms in Athens. From left: Anjela Verburg holding Ellienne, Cole Verburg, Ian Verburg, Jeff Leal, John Verburg, Debbie Verburg, and Nick Verburg. The visit included a youth forum. Questions raised included the government’s singling out of neonics in honeybee deaths, high energy costs, and sheep production concerns. Other scheduled tour stops included Burnbrae Farms (Brockville), Wendy’s Country Market (Lyndhurst), and Benacres sheep farm (Inverary). Courtesy photo by Alex Oosterhof

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Eco Farm Continued from page 18 mental health. She will take an in-depth look at grass-based dairy production, profitable and nutritionally balanced grazing, parasite management and multi-species grazing. With a focus on pasture-based dairy nutrition, Hoffman’s information applies to sheep, bovine and buffalo grazing. Another key supporter of this year’s Eco Farm Day is the Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security, sponsor of two presentations on seed issues. Ron McCoy, an organic farmer from Cobden, will present on his experiences and processes for developing and breeding open-pollinated field corn varieties that thrive in organic growing conditions. In addition, there will be a presentation for vegetable farmers on integrating seed saving into their production and producing commercial quantities of organic seeds for sale. The other Field Crop oriented sessions are based on some key technologies for improving efficiency for organic grains. Loic Dewavrin from Les Cèdres, Que., will present on rotations, cover crops and equipment that are effective for managing weeds in organic field crops. Peter Enright from McGill University will describe how precision agricultural technologies can be useful to organic farmers for reducing costs while at the same time optimizing soil and water quality. Organic pastured pork is in short supply given the demand. The lack of organic weaners is a weak link that is in part the cause in the overall lack of supply. Samantha Klink from Funny Duck Farms in Jasper will talk about

The AgriNews February, 2015 Page 21 adding breeder pigs to the farm so that we can begin to close the gap between supply and demand for organic pork in the region. Sean Butler from Ferme et Forêt, Wakefield, Que., will discuss improved methods for pasturing laying hens as well as the requirements for certifying his flocks under the Animal Welfare Approved system. Sean will also talk about adding laying ducks to the farm as they are not subject to quota. The Market Farm stream will feature two additional presentations that should help to develop this sector further in our region. Zach Loeks of Rainbow Heritage Gardens in Cobden will be presenting on how root cellaring can complement the farm by adding year round sales. Their fully passive root cellar recently earned them a Premier’s Award for Agricultural Innovation. Zach will talk about the technicalities of designing and building a root cellar of any scale as well as optimal needs of various crops for root cellar storage. Robin Turner of Roots and Shoots Farm in Manotick Station will present on scaling up the organic market farm to be both profitable and ecologically sustainable. Through smart equipment acquisitions and careful planning, Roots and Shoots has doubled production year over year over the past four years! They now have over 12 acres in organic vegetable production and over 10,000 square feet of greenhouse production serving over 300 CSA members, several farmers markets and wholesale accounts. The plight of honeybees and other pollinators has caught the public interest recently — to the point that people are taking up beekeeping with some zest! Mindful of this, Eco Farm

Day has invited Ross Conrad from Vermont, author of Natural Beekeeping: Organic Approaches to Modern Apiculture. Conrad will discuss important hive management techniques, for both new and experienced beekeepers, that help hives thrive in good health and reduce the need of chemical pest treatments. Medicinal herbs are growing in popularity and represent a profitable opportunity for diversification on many organic farms. Marianne Desjardins Roy of La FÊe des Bois in the Outaouais will talk growing and processing medicinal herbs. In a unique twist on organic agriculture, Simon Neufeld, Chief Agronomist at Earth Alive Clean Technologies, based in Montreal, will speak about the valuable ways organic farmers can use sprayers (of all things)! That’s right, a sprayer is an effective way to spread soil and plant nutrients, and some natural pesticides can be applied using sprayers.

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Simon will include information on sprayer calibration and application rates, from manual pump backpack sprayers to large boom sprayers. As usual, Eco Farm Day features an organic buffet lunch, as well as an extensive trade show featuring products and services beneficial to organic farmers, all included in registration — not to mention an opportunity to meet and talk with farmers from across the region. Presentations will be delivered in English, though several presenters are bilingual and so able to clarify and answer questions in French. There will be simultaneous translation into French of the keynote presentation and three workshops. Registration, including lunch, is $60 (before Feb. 14) or $75 at the door, with a $10 discount for COG and Organic Meadow members. A sliding scale down to $25 is available for limited-income individuals. Register online at ecofarmday.ca

The bounty produced by 18 cropland acres around Chesterville will again assist the village’s Rotary Club initiatives. Proceeds of the donated 2014 corn crop — almost $9,700 — were handed over at the Club’s Christmas dinner, with member and project coordinator Stan Vanden Bosch (left) delivering the cheque to treasurer Mike Cassell. Fife Agricultural Services was also commended for again donating the seed corn that produced the crop, while Vanden Bosch Farms planted and fertilized it. The participating landowners included Dawna Whitehead, April and Craig Wheeler and Frank Heerkens. One of the Club’s biggest annual fundraisers — which gets plowed back into the community or helps with other worthy causes like disaster relief — the 16-year tally has now eclipsed $130,000.

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“The students have already begun carefully disassembling, cleaning and tagging parts,� says transportation technology instructor, Andrew Whitton. And allowances have been made for students to use their own iPhones in the shop to search web sites and decode the tractor. They’ll also be using their phones and the shop’s iPad to take lots of pictures to help with the reassembly. Over the course of the semester students will work on a number of repairs including rear axle seals, an electronic ignition retrofit, fuel system repairs, tie rods and of course body and paint. The tractor is also a pet project for David Brown, local businessman, SDG 2015 IPM Chair of the Related Events Committee and vintage tractor collector. He bought the little grey Ford at a farm auction in December and delivered

it to the school just before the Christmas break. “I knew the school was interested in a restoration project and I had been looking around all fall to pick up the right one,� he says. “This one was in good shape and the tin ware was fairly decent. There wasn’t a lot of rust on it,� he says, of the simple, hardworking, affordable and very popular post-World War II tractor model. “There are a lot of them out there but the trick is to find one that hadn’t been worked into the ground.� The tractor appears to be as sound as expected according to Whitton “We sanded down areas to look for serial numbers and found that the engine, transmission, and differential have matching production dates and model numbers. That would indicate a complete untouched original tractor,� he says. While still expected to complete other assignments to meet curriculum expectations, the students are focused on the little grey Ford. “Students have rebuilt tractors at NDDHS in the past. But this one is the oldest and we are hoping to showcase our best talents,� said Whitton. Their aim is to bring it to showroom condition. Many of the students working on the Ford restoration are part of the Specialist High Skill Major

in Agriculture program offered at NDDHS. “The program focuses on specific skills and goals in the agriculture industry,� Whitton says. “It helps them make informed decisions on post-secondary education and also puts them in a good position to move into the work force, apprenticeship training, college or university.� “Antique tractors are a big draw at the IPM and the students are excited about working on the Ford and proud to be involved in the plowing match,� he adds. Calling it a good project for a good cause, Brown was also able to locate a two- furrow Dearborn plow to go along with the tractor. Once completed the tractor and plow will be on display and auctioned at the 2015 IPM in Finch, Sept. 22-26. IPM proceeds above and beyond expenses are to be shared with charitable organizations in the community. The IPM is the largest show of its kind in North America. Studies show economic impacts as high as $20-million are generated from tourists and event operations. Over 60 per cent of visitors travel more than 40 km to attend the event. The last Eastern Ontario IPM — the 2011 edition in Chute-a-Blondeau — attracted 72,000 visitors.

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More or less static herd size is the unchanging reality shaping today’s barn construction projects in the province. “There’s a lot going on, but we don’t see expansions because it’s impossible now to purchase large quantities of quota,” says dairy industry consultant Jack Rodenburg. “But we see so much renewal, greater cow comfort, greater labour efficiency.” These days, the farmer often builds a new and bigger barn beside the old one to accommodate the existing herd in a nicer environment for both animal and human. “Barns are going up all over the place,” observes Rodenburg, adding that most builds or renovations are free-stall configuration now. “There are fewer and fewer tie-

stall barns being built.” Robotic milking systems continue to grow in popularity. While prices on the units haven’t dropped significantly, the machines — like computers — continue to offer improved performance from one generation to the next. “It’s a wonderful answer for the family dairy farm to improve their lifestyle.” The consultant agrees that more robotization is around the corner as well, with Lely having installed at least one of its Vector robotic ensilage feeding systems in Ontario now. The farmer’s feeding job begins and ends by using a special machine to cut a block of silage from a bunker, twice weekly. The Vector system does the rest from there, accessing the supplied silage and haylage blocks, mixing the ration and delivering the feed in front of the cattle all by itself. Rodenburg also anticipates that another Dutch entry in the automated feeding sector, Schuitemaker, could make Ontario inroads with its new line of self-driving TMR mixer wagons. In a simpler innovation that has begun to take off, he sees new free-stall barns increasingly installing precast alley gutters with otherwise familiar alley scrapers. Rather than

Rene Buhlmann at Sonibrand Holsteins built and installed this conveyor system that regularly delivers a precise mixture of straw and lime (with a little moisture added to minimize dust) to each wide stall in the St. Isidore operation’s new robotic free-stall barn. The first layers in the “deep-bedded stall” system contain more lime to make a harder base, almost like concrete. The cows themselves drag in each new topping of straw and lime after it drops from the conveyor above their heads. The owner anticipates the resulting bedding “pack” will last for years, without maintenance, while very gradually building up. Zandbergen photo

pooling around the scraper blades on their journey over the barn floor, manure constantly falls through the slotted top of the tube-like gutters at the centre of the blade ‘V.’ A system of paddles sends the waste on its way out of the barn. Drier alleyways and fewer hoof problems are the result. Rodenburg says there

continues to be interest in equipment to recycle manure as bedding, but he’s also seen the emergence of chopped straw and lime in a low-maintenance bedding-pack system — a combination successfully conveyored out to the stalls in the new barn at Sonibrand Holsteins in St. Isidore.

The DairyLogix consultant also sees continued popularity for automated calf-feeding systems. Rodenburg is among those presenting at Eastern Ontario’s annual two-day free-stall dairy design seminar, Feb. 25-26 at the Kemptville Legion, along with OMAFRA’s Roy Hofhuis. Beginning at 9:30 a.m., the sessions will cover all aspects of dairy barn plan-

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$1.5-million expansion at rural retirement centre Garden Villa growing by Nelson Zandbergen AgriNews Staff Writer HESTERVILLE — gRound waS

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how quickly these rooms are filling up.” Eleven of the suites will be open-concept studios, with a single onebedroom unit also on offer. Being constructed by McDonald Brothers of Stittsville and employing local subcontractors, the project will also incorporate a new commercial laundry, exercise room, “wellness centre,” and hair salon. Garden Villa currently employs 33 people and is staffed 24/7, she says. Many of its residents are retired farmers, and Thomson professes to enjoying the opportunity to market the place to Eastern Ontario’s rural population. People come from all over the region to make a home for themselves at the Villa. Living at the residence is “very reasonably priced,” notes Marketing Manager Kristine Steele of Russell, especially in light of the number of staff catering to client requirements. Residents eat in a luxurious dining room where the food is cooked by a bona fide chef. And while not a nursing home, the Garden Villa offers an inhouse “wellness team” to assist residents with their medication — supplied through National Pharmacy of Plantagenet — as well as other personal services, depending on individual need. “All of our attendants in our Wellness Team are certified personal support workers and Registered Practical Nurses,” says Thomson. The home also offers physiotherapy and a “wonderful exercise program,” she adds. Anyone wishing to try out the service is welcome to avail themselves of the $18 “Day-Away program,” which includes a ride out to the Villa, lunch, and an opportunity to partake of all the entertaining and educational programs for the day.

Alluvion President Sandra-Lynn Thomson (left) and the new Marketing Manager for Garden Villa, Kristine Steele, stand outside the Chesterville construction site where work on a new 12-room addition has begun. Zandbergen photo

They also offer a $79 daily rate for those interested in staying the winter. And the dining room is open to the public, offering the same meal available to residents at a reasonable fee.

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The proposed two-bin, 40,000 tonne facility on the north side of Lakeshore Drive — a rural waterfront street that has become one of South Dundas’s more exclusive neighbourhoods — sparked bitter opposition from a group calling itself “Concerned Citizens of South Dundas.� The municipality has received a legal opinion the site’s industrial zoning does allow such a project — though this is

contested by the opponents. Still, the Chief Building Official took what in Currelly’s opinion was the unprecedented step — for a grain bin project — of requiring the developers to also seek additional approval through Ontario’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. They’re also going through the same hoops as an urban project, even though the area is mapped as rural on the Official Plan. “The building inspector requests a certain amount of information, and one of them was an environmental compliance and far as we’re concerned, we meet all of it,� said Currelly, president of of NorAg Resources Inc. of Port Hope. Currelly, who is slated to manage the new Ontario Grain Terminals facility, added the ministry occasionally asks his consultants for “more explanation and how we’re going

to control the dust, where the trucks will dump and stuff like that. So I mean, we’re describing every detail.� He suggested the South Dundas building department “is being very very careful .. and covering all the bases so there cannot be a legal objection in the end if we meet the noise, dust, light, every bylaw, everything.� He said the matter will end up at the OMB if the municipality attempts to block issuance of the building permit, an outcome he also expects if the permit is issued and the unhappy citizens then appeal. The developers had hoped to begin construction a year ago. Since then, the drop in the Canadian dollar has substantially raised their upcoming construction costs, according to Currelly, who also declined to reveal how much they had spent on consultants

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while enduring the ongoing delay. “It is rather frustrating, yes,� he said. Pro- and anti-terminal delegations — each with an ex-mayor in their camp — faced off at South Dundas Council Dec. 16. On behalf of farmers in the area, Warren Schneckenburger and the recently defeated mayor of South Dundas, Steven Byvelds, made their point to the new council headed by the woman who defeated Byvelds in the election, new Mayor Evonne Delegarde. The two cash-croppers emphasized the project’s benefit for local growers, including a rise in the basis price estimated at 10 to 15 cents per bushel in addition to reduced transporation costs. Recently defeated Wawa mayor Linda Nowicki, who intends to relocate to South Dundas full-time, spoke on behalf of the opponents. She argued that council ought to make the decision on the building permit and not leave the matter in the hands of municipal officials. Brandishing a copy of

the developers’ application to the Ministry of the Environment, she also alleged that Currelly’s signature was affixed to a spot that should have been reserved for a municipal representative. When asked about this, Currelly said, “I get all

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The new members of the Metcalfe Agricultural Society Executive were elected on the evening of Mon., Jan. 26, at the Den on the Fairgrounds in Metcalfe. Pictured are: Front left; Meredith Brophy, Office Administrator; Gary Chouinard, President; Kay Stanley, Treasurer. Back left; Cheryl Sullivan, Family Division 1st Vice-Chair; Betty Michels, Family Division Chair; Barry Payne, 2nd Vice-President; Brian Johnston, 1st Vice-President. Also elected as new Directors were Jamie Shantz and Karley Bezanson. Metcalfe Fair dates for 2015 are Oct. 1-4. The golf tournament is scheduled for June 12 and fourth Annual Barn Dance on June 20. Submitted photo

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Above, the Stormont County Agricultural Society, organizers of the Stormont County Fair, held their annual general meeting at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Finch, Jan. 17. Richard Neville (front, centre) was inducted as president, replacing Michel Glaude, now past president (left). Long-time secretary-treasure Barbara-Ann Glaude also appears in front. In back are David Zummach, 1st Vice (left) and Morris Dusomos, 2nd Vice.

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Russell Agricultural Society 2015 executive, directors chosen Pamela Pearson AgriNews Contributor USSELL - ThE 2015 RUSSELL AgRicULTURAL SociETy ExEcUTivE And

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Honorary Directors, Mayor Pierre Leroux and G-P-R MP Pierre Lemieux, were present to offer words of encouragement for the upcoming year and congratulated past successes. Lemieux who just the day prior had transferred roles from Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture (since 2008), to that of the Minister of Veterans Affairs, joked about his own milking skills in the Fairs Celebrity Milking Contest. MPP Grant Crack is also an honorary director but was not present. RAS President John Hickling was also away, but will be completing his second of a two-year term this year. He will be followed by 1st Vice-President Henry Staal, who did speak about the accomplishments of 2014 including Ladies Night, the Truck Pull Show

and Shine Rodeo and, of course, the 156th Russell Fair. Other executive include 2nd Vice-President Chris Griffiths, Treasurer Barbara Cook, Secretary Mary Chartrand and Home Craft Representative Ina Henry. Past Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) District One Director Judy McFaul and OAAS Homecraft Director Cheryl Sullivan spoke of their experiences at the provincial level, reminding members that rural fairs must try to continue to move forward to be sustainable, all the while remain rooted to promote agriculture and the rural lifestyle of their area. McFaul noted that although it can be a challenge to do so, many Ontario Fairs are in the process of taking the steps necessary and often look at what other rural fairs are doing for inspiration. As in past years, a volunteer of the RAS membership has been selected to receive the OAAS Service Diploma for their many contributions. Past Treasurer François Bourgeois was this year’s recipient. First-time Russell Fair entrants, Terry and Holly

Smygwaty of Kenmore received the Hank Staal Memorial Trophy for their top five exhibits in the Commercial Features Display Class and recipient of the Keith Dugdale Memorial Trophy was awarded to Steve Banker, another first-time entry, for highest points in the Field Crops Class. The evening closed out with a special presentation by Metals Conservator Ed Bowkett, also a member of the Vintage Iron and Traditions of Eastern Ontario who was invited by co-member Henry Staal to give members a ‘personal’ tour of a recent project he had worked on – the Memorial Chamber located within the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill (the Chamber, and the books housed therein, honour the memory of Canadians who have died in military service). During the slide show, Bowkett explained the processes used for the restoration project and displayed copper piece items used on chamber tables. Vintage Iron members are often seen at fairs across Eastern Ontario and have large displays at the annual Ottawa Valley Farm Show each March.

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Farm Business Management Courses by Candice Vetter AgriNews Contributor

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One example is Synthesis Agri-Food Network, which offers a training program for Ontario farmers in different communities over five days, but those five days are spread out over five weeks. This year their business management skills course ran in London and in Winchester. Next year they plan to run them in St. Jacobs, London and North Gower. “We hope to have them within a couple hours drive of most farmers,” said Rob Hannam, president. “Our course covers risk management, human resources, debt repayment, commodities markets, skills management, comparisons like buy versus lease, lease ver-

sus hire custom work, and so on.” Hannam says the goal is not only to produce a short, viable business plan, but to plan strategically, learning how to do so with the inclusion of family members or other partners. “Farming is big business,” says Hannam, whose course includes figuring out a “financial scorecard” for the farm. “There are risks that are out of your control, but a good job of managing risks helps farmers gain more control.” Many of the same principles of management can be applied to a small organic grower and to a cash-cropper with thousands of acres--to specialty livestock or to 200 dairy cows. The principles of taking the guessing out of commodity pricing, farm safety, staffing, and financing, for example, are similar or related. Participants can also learn from each other’s varied backgrounds. At a recent course at Winchelsea Farms and Banquet Centre a former custom combiner who has worked as far afield as the United States and Australia

shared experiences with producers of popular specialty grains such as buckwheat or quinoa and farmers raising goats for wool, meat or milk. Another company, Farm Start, offers longer term courses, with more emphasis on work in the field with field time as long as 300 hours, with about 30 hours of marketing courses. Farm associations and marketing associations also offer training opportunities which are usually built around the associated industry’s natural schedule. For organic farmers the Canadian Organic Growers and the Ecological Farmers of Ontario both offer training using media such as webinars, workshops and field courses. Similarly, Everdale Environmental Learning Centre offers farming training and conferences. Although many courses are filled for this winter, Hannam suggests that farmers who are interested sign up now for next year’s courses, which all fill up quickly, rather than leaving it until autumn and the busy harvest season.

Roxborough Ag Society AGM — Fair date change considered The Roxborough Agricultural Society held its Annual General Meeting at North Stormont Place in Avonmore on Jan. 24. Society President Linda Holland told those present that midway negotiations are progressing and there is the possibility that the 2015 fair dates will be changed. She thanked volunteers saying that “without them, the fair wouldn’t happen.” Directors and Executive of the Society are front row, from left, Winona Patterson, Jill Robinson, Charity Stucki, Linda Holland and Wendy Trenholm; back row from left, MPP Jim McDonell, Jim MacIntyre, Tom Speck, Bryce Robinson, Charyl McLauglin and Brent MacIntyre. Absent from the photo were Glen Canham, Shawn McAlear and Jeff Sinclair.

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Food security

The Agape Centre in Cornwall, All Things Food/ Bouffe 360 and the Eastern Ontario Agri Food Network hosted a seminar and dinner Jan. 29 at the Centre. Presenters from many organizations in Eastern Ontario including the House of Lazarus, Eastern Ontario Health Unit and the Seaway Valley Community Health Centre provided the 35 plus in attendance with information about issues surrounding food security in Eastern Ontario. Pictured here are MPP Jim McDonell, South Stormont Councillor Donna Primo, Kim Merkley, Sylvie Paquette, Alyssa Blais, Francois Seguin, Lynne Giroux, Corrie D’Alessio, Kat Rendek, and Kim Cameron. Thompson Goddard photo

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same in both locations and feature topics include optimizing calf health by Dr. Trevor DeVries of University of Guelph’s Kemptville Canpus, new product development by Nissim Avraham of Dairy Farmers of Ontario who will explore ethnic foods such as Greek yogurt, marketplace trends by Michael Barrett who is

CEO of Gay Lea Foods, balancing producer needs and market demands by Peter Gould who is CEO and GM of DFO, and a discussion with all presenters. The event includes a trade show. The $25 admission can be paid at the door and includes lunch. For more information see www.eontdairydays.com.

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sat., fEb. 10 frOM 8:30 a.M. tO 5 p.M. anD incluDEs lunch. This year’s conference is packed with topics including highs and lows in agriculture, soil fertility, forage survival, winter cereals, production estimating, what’s next for wheat, winter cereals, crop budgeting, market outlooks, precision agriculture, weeds, disease, insects, grains and oilseeds outlook, corn nitrogen strategies, soybean

strategies, canola and edible beans, manure, and agriculture apps. Feature speaker is John Phipps, an Illinois farmer and former host of US Farm Report. Other speakers come from OMAFRA, OSCIA, McGill University, University of Guelph, Parrish & Heimbecker, and locations as far flung as Manitoba and Wisconsin. To register see http://www.omafra.gov.on.c a/english/crops/conferences or call 613-258-8296.

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Lefebvre Abattoir. This is followed by a seminar on selecting for conformation, productivity and production testing by Johanne Cameron, CEPOQ. Keeping Your Market in Mind is the next seminar for the day, featuring Delma Kennedy of OMAFRA who will speak on choosing the right genetics and keeping accurate records of basic information, as well as breeds suitable for different end products such as heavy, light

and feeder lamb. The final talk of the day will be by Dr. Paul Luimes of Ridgetown College on the topic of feeding to finish market lambs. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. The conference is being held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 5 rue Forget. Cost $30 includes lunch. For more information contact Laurie Maus at 613-527-1897, info@hawkhillfarm.ca or visit facebook.com/OSMAD10.

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New farm licence plate requirements

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sat. oF tHe moNtH 10 a.m. to 2 P.m. Available now for the first time are advance adult tickets at $15. “This is a savings of $2 and will be of interest to those who want the convenience of purchasing pre-match,� says Kathy McIntyre, co-chair of the souvenir committee. “We think they’d be great for birthdays, Mother’s Day or that often difficult Father’s Day gift.� Gift certificates are also available. The store is well stocked FIrst

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with great IPM apparel, active wear, workout accessories, jewelry, and the very popular carved walking sticks. “And there is still a good supply of the 2015 SDG IPM Cookbooks which showcase some of the finest cooks in the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry,� she adds. The cookbook and souvenir sales are an important source of revenue for the 2015 SDG IPM which will take place just north of the village of Finch on Sept. 22-26.. The store is located at the 2015 SDG IPM headquarters, 9A John Street, Finch, across the street from the North Stormont Arena. To visit the store by appointment, call Ellen MacNaughton at 613-9842520, or mactonfarms@xplornet.co m. Quick facts The IPM is the largest

IPM Store Opening in Finch

Brenda Begg of Crysler and Sharon Nugent of Finch are two of the many volunteers with the International Plowing Match which will be held Sept. 22-26 in Finch. Tens of thousands of people are expected to camp in and visit the area for the premier plowing competition. Fundraising is part of the effort, and these volunteers staffed a booth at the Russell Horticultural Society’s Living Locally Fair held at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Russell on Jan. 17. They announced that the IPM Store, where supporters can purchase tee-shirts, pins and other souvenirs has officially opened at 9A John Street, Finch, across from the arena. At the beginning it will be open the first Sat. of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment by calling 613-984-2520. Also for sale is the IPM cookbook, which is filled with trusted recipes from Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry residents. For more information see www.plowingmatch.org.

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Blondeau attracted 72,000 visitors and the participation of over 1,200 volunteers.

GUELPH— Effective Jan. 1, anyone purchasing or attaching farm licence plates to a new vehicle must show proof they have a farm business. The new requirements only apply to new farm plate registrations and do not affect any current farm plate owners renewing their farm plates. Vehicle owners purchasing or attaching farm plates to a new commercial vehicle over 3,000 kg must provide documentation to prove they have a farm business. A Farm Business Registration (FBR) number will be accepted by the Ministry of Transport as proof and any of the following documents will also prove a farm business is registered (has an FBR number) or is exempt; a farm organization membership card (i.e. a valid OFA membership card), a Gross Farm Income Exemption Certificate, a letter from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Appeal Tribunal indicating religious exemption, a letter from Agricorp with your FBR number or a letter from the Indian Agriculture Program of Ontario confirming that the producer has met the FBR eligibility requirements.

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Funding a National Animal Health Initiative Dundas Farmer’s Charity Gala

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“I am pleased with the provincial pork board’s unanimous response to CPC’s recommendation to back a national animal health initiative,� stated CPC’s Chair, Jean-Guy Vincent. “There is no pause in the fight to safeguard the health status of our industry.� CPC has received sup-

port from its members to fund a national swine health initiative to continue to build on all of the work that has been done over the past few years. Senior staff from across Canada met before the holidays this year to strategize on next steps and how to reinforce the importance of biosecurity. “The pork industry has worked together to improve biosecurity and taken every step possible to stop the spread of PEDv and to eliminate this virus from Canada," added Vincent. "Producers should be commended for investing in the national animal health initiative and believe this effort complements the many activities taking place at a provincial level across Canada.� The provincial emergency response plans developed are effective and significant steps have

been taken to help reduce the risk of a virus being spread in Canada. Producers are encouraged to increase their due diligence and use the tools and best information available to prevent the potential spread of the PEDv or other production diseases. The national animal health initiative was developed based on feedback from producers across Canada that met over two days in November to help shape the future of the industry and address the many challenges and opportunities for the next year. The CPC serves as the national voice for hog producers in Canada. A federation of nine provincial pork industry associations, our organization’s purpose is to play a leadership role in achieving and maintaining a dynamic and prosperous Canadian pork sector.

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The Dundas Agriculture Community Group is composed of members from various organizations including the Dundas Federation of Agriculture, the Chesterville & District Agricultural Society, the Dundas Dairy Producers, Dundas Beef Farmers and the Dundas 4-H. These groups have sent representatives to the planning committee for the fundraising Gala in an effort to give back to their community. The evening will consist of a dinner catered by Winchelsea Events, a live and silent auction as well as magical entertainment throughout

the evening. According to organizer Jackie Pemberton the magician will not be presenting a stage show but will instead be performing at the various tables. Tickets for the event are $25.00 per person, with tables set up for 10 persons. Pemberton suggested that groups such as friends, family, local organizations or businesses may wish to purchase a table. For more information about the dinner or if you would like to make a donation for the auction, please contact Jackie Pemberton at 613 774 5914.

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ment for program details on investment in natural gas

OFA provincial budget by Peter Lambrick, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Special to The AgriNews

expansion in rural Ontario with $200-million in loans and $30-million in grants vEry spring thE over two years. We are also provincial govErnadvocating for the Ontario mEnt tablEs its government to reintroduce a budgEt, a roadmap for farm and industrial electricity how and whErE monEy rate, for the 2015 provincial will bE allocatEd in thE budget. coming yEar. and Each The OFA recommends the yEar thE ontario government increase provinfEdEration of cial transfers to municipalities agriculturE (ofa) prEto ensure municipalities don’t parEs a submission and need to resort to excessive mEEts with govErnmEnt property taxes to raise the and policymakErs in revenues needed for municiadvancE of thE budgEt to pal services and rural infraEnsurE ontario’s agristructure investments. culturE and food indusWe want to ensure that the try is adEquatEly rEprE available in range of services sEntEd in budgEt dEci rural communities, including sions. roads and bridges and public The OFA’s submissions like health services care and are all geared towards sustain schools, are similar to those ing the health and prosperity offered in urban areas. of Ontario’s agriculture and submisfood industry and our rural OFA’s pre-budget communities. Working with sion gives us an audience with the Ontario government the provincial government is and is an integral part of our first order of business. building stronger relationships The good news is the with policymakers to advoOntario government already cate for decisions that will appears to have agriculture impact the sustainability of and rural Ontario on its radar. Ontario farms and the rural The recent release about the community. Ontario Jobs and Prosperity Fund announced by Brad Duguid, Minister of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure will provide $2.5-billion over 10 years to enhance productivity, drive innovation and grow Ontario exports. The OFA is especially encouraged by the government’s commitment to a new Food and Beverage Growth Fund as part of the overall Jobs and Prosperity Fund. With a pledge to support food, beverage and bioproducts, the government’s focus with this fund aligns with OFA’s emphasis on developing Ontario’s bioeconomy and securing more food processing and value-added facilities. The OFA’s top three prebudget submission items we are discussing with politicians focus on the bioeconomy, energy and rural municipalities. The OFA has been working to build a bioeconomy here in Ontario, with a goal to attract and build bioprocessing plants and develop additional energy generation through biodigestion. Assistance in drawing processing companies to Ontario, for purpose-grown crops to help fuel our rural economy will be in OFA’s pre-budget submission. Rising energy costs are making Ontario farms less competitive and OFA members are seriously concerned about the increasing costs of energy required to operate their farm businesses. The OFA is asking the govern-

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Moose McGuire’s Joins “Soup for Thought�

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lmontE –thE mississippi tExtilE musEum’s popular fundraisEr “soup for thought� is back again, and on sat., fEb. 28, paul obriEn, hEad chEf at almontE’s nEw moosE mcguirE’s pub and grill, will bE

adding his dElicious soup to thosE contributEd by thE arEa’s othEr stEllar chEfs.

Obrien has worked across Canada, as well as internationally. While working in a Bankok bistro, providing treats for Western tourists, he volunteered at the local culinary school, helping them develop a program for the international market. He is excited to be working in Almonte and is anxious to work with local farmers and growers to provide patrons with fresh wholesome food. Soups will also be donated by the Heirloom

CafÊ Bistro, Palms Coffee Shop, The Chef’s Table at Home, Mill Street Crepe Company, Foodies Fine Foods, Robin’s Nest Tea Room, the Barley Mow, Ballygiblin’s, and CafÊ Postino. The Friends of the MVTM will provide delicious desserts (some gluten-free), as well as tea and coffee. Sarah Robertson, of Prior Engagements, will be loaning dinnerware for the event. Once again, the Almonte Potters Guild will be donating fabulous handmade soup bowls for each patron to take home. There will be two sittings: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets cost $20 in advance and $25 at the door (children under 12 are free) and are available from Baker Bob’s, Pêches & Poivre and at the Museum, in Almonte. Don’t miss this chance to have a wonderful lunch and take home a one-of-a-kind treasure!

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Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program eyed as a model around the world

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Administered by Foreign Agricultural Resource Management Services (FARMS), the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) links approximately 14,000 requests for seasonal workers with jobs at Ontario

farms this growing season. Not only does the 49year-old program provide a long list of benefits to the workers and the farmers, but also creates two Canadian jobs in the agri-food industry for every worker employed through SAWP at Ontario agricultural operations, says Ken Forth, president of FARMS. “Governments and agricultural organizations around the world are looking at this program as a model,� Forth

says. â€œFor decades, this program has provided Ontario farmers a steady source of reliable labour as a supplement to local labour. At the same time it gives the seasonal workers well-paying employment, benefits and educational opportunities not available at home.â€? Seasonal workers employed at Ontario farm operations through SAWP: ¡Sign contracts that guarantee them all the protections and benefits that Canadian

FCC contributes to 4-H clubs across Canada

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$27,100. The fund is part of FCC’s $1-million contribution committed over four years to 4-H Canada. This contribution, in addition to supporting local 4-H activities, supports national as well as provincial 4-H ini-

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tiatives. “The future of agriculture is bright, and we’re proud to partner with 4-H and strengthen the bond between this industry and young people,� said Cory Chalk, director of marketing programs at FCC. “We have a 25-year history with 4-H in Canada and are committed to working together to ensure young people in rural Canada continue to benefit from 4-H programs and values.� The FCC 4-H Club Fund awards up to $500 for projects such as horse clinics, field trips, public speaking

workshops, beef clipping clinics and purchase of equipment, just to name a few. The next application period opens in fall 2015. “FCC’s support enables us to provide unique and valuable programming for our members,� said 4-H Canada CEO, Shannon Benner. “Club grants help young leaders reach their full potential and these opportunities would not be possible without FCC’s generosity.� To view the list of recipients, visit www.4-h-canada.ca/fcc4hclubfund.

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enables them to support their families, educate their children and buy and operate businesses and farms in their own countries. Farmers have also realized great benefits from the program for more than 40 years, enabling them to hire staff that would otherwise be extremely challenging to find because of the ongoing shortage of suitable and available local Canadian workers. “Ontario farmers pay the

highest farm worker wages in North America and face intense competition from low-wage competitors,� Forth says. “Without this program, many Ontario farmers simply couldn’t continue to grow fruits and vegetables. They’d stop growing altogether or move into less labour-intensive crops. More information about Canada’s Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) can be found at www.farmsontario.ca.

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Chicken Farmers of Ontario program to donate fresh chickens to local food banks

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“We’re very excited to have developed this program in partnership with the Ontario Association of Food Banks, which will allow us for the first time to have an effective mechanism to contribute to those food bank client families looking to put safe, healthy, locally grown fresh chicken on their table,” said Henry Zantingh, chair of the CFO. The new program is made possible in part by the Government of Ontario’s new Food Donation Tax Credit for Farmers (intro-

duced with the Local Food Act) which helps promote local food contributions by offering farmers a 25% tax credit for the fresh food they donate to Ontario food banks. Prior to this program CFO and its farmers in the chicken supply management system supported the food bank system primarily through cash donations. “I applaud the Chicken Farmers of Ontario for encouraging their members to donate to food banks through this new campaign. Our government established the food donation tax credit to reward the generosity of farmers who donate to food banks, student nutrition programs, and other community food organizations. This credit, along with the initiative launched today by the CFO, will help provide fresh, healthy, local food to those who need it most,” stated Minister of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs Jeff Leal. Gail Nyberg, executive director of the Daily Bread Food Bank, could not be happier about this new campaign. “Being able to pro-

vide our clients with healthy food choices is so important and this program with the Chicken Farmers of Ontario and the Ontario Association of Food Banks will ensure that our clients have a fresh and local protein option on their table. Proteins are one of our most needed food item groups.” Daily Bread Food Bank provides food and support to almost 200 food programs across Toronto that saw over 700,000 visits last year. “There are over 375,000 Ontarians who rely on food banks to provide their basic sustenance each month and unfortunately that number continues to grow each year,” says Carolyn Stewart, acting director of the Ontario Association of Food Banks. “This innovative program that Ontario’s chicken farmers have put together will help ensure that more Ontario families will be able to enjoy fresh healthy locally grown meals on a regular basis” For more details on the CFO Food Bank Donation Program, visit ontariochicken.ca/cfocares.

BASF introduces new herbicide for 2015 season

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broadleaf weed species,” said Danielle Eastman, Western Herbicide Brand Manager at BASF Canada. “It offers control of tough weeds including wild oats and volunteer cereals. Japanese brome grass has been submitted to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency for a label expansion.” ODYSSEY ULTRA combines the early-season and flushing broadleaf weed control of ODYSSEY with the proven, premium grassy weed control of POAST® ULTRA. ODYSSEY

ULTRA provides control of key grassy weeds with an extended application window. “When we heard ODYSSEY ULTRA contained POAST ULTRA, which we have used in the past with great success, it was a no-brainer for us,” said Fred Grieg, a grower from Reston, MB. “With the quick results we saw on the grassy weed burndown, we will use ODYSSEY ULTRA again.” For more information about ODYSSEY ULTRA visit www.agsolutions.ca.

EODP Funding grants to Ontario Pride Eggs

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fitting their Monkland facilities to ensure their HCAAP certification as well as upgrading their water facilities. Eastern Ontario businesses have access to numerous funding sources, both Provincial and Federal. OPE’s Plant Manager Noel Massia said that the Township was supportive in getting the application done and approved. Ontario Pride Eggs belongs to a multi-provincial group of egg producers. The company has grown

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steadily and today it is marketing more than 225 million eggs annually in Ontario and outside of the province. OPE is able to meet the requirements of its many customers and is in the process of obtaining different certifications, following the renovation of its plant and the installation of modern and efficient equipment. The production of organic eggs distributed by Ontario Pride Eggs is the first in Canada to obtain Organic Canada certification.

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DateLine Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association Information Session, Ottawa Valley Local Mapleton Pancake House Hardwood Lake ON Each year, the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association (OMSPA) holds local winter information days for area producers. The agenda for each meeting includes an OMAFRA presentation on maple-related activities (e.g. Food Safety Monitoring) during the past year, and information regarding other Foods of Plant Origin programs. Upwards of 1,000 maple producers attended the eleven sessions in January/February 2014. February 7 3rd Annual Kawartha Farm Stewardship Workshop Rolling Hills Public School 694 Highway 7a, Bethany, ON (20 minutes west of Peterborough, corner of 35 & 7a) Brought to you by the partners in the Kawartha Farm Stewardship Collaborative, this full day workshop will feature presentations by farmers and stewardship professionals on topics including: Practical Strategies to Reduce Neonicotinoid Use: GregStewart, OMAFRA; Livestock Watering: Creative Options and Ideas; Benefits of Wetlands and Biofilters in Farm Drainage; The 4R’s of Nutrient Stewardship; Funding and Support for Farmers. For more information visit: www.kawartha-

farmstewardship.org, or contact Holly Shipclark:(705) 328-2271 x 240 February 7 Peterborough County Cattlemen’s Dinner and Dance, Douro Community Centre, Douro-Dummer, ON Social hour 6pm, Dinner 7pm Tickets $25.00 To purchase ticket contact Garnet Toms – 705-652-0092, Glen Darling – 705-760-9696 or Louise Bennett – 705-295-4757 February 10 Eastern Ontario Crop Conference, North Grenville Municipal Centre, Kemptville 8:30 am to 5 pm. Contact: 613-258-8295 Pre-register by Jan 30 save $10 and an additional $5 for OSCIA members February 11 Eastgen Annual Zone Meeting & Tours, 2138 Cty Rd. 11, Selby, ON. Farm Tours 10 - 12 1. Selbyvale Holsteins, 2138 Cty Rd. 11, Selby, ON; 2. Frisklane Holsteins, 2424 County Rd. 11, Selby, ON. Lunch & meeting following farm visits at 12:00 noon Selby United Church Hall Meeting agenda: Lunch (compliments of EastGen) EastGen Corporate Update Sire Update www.eastgen.ca For more information contact EastGen 1-888- 821-2150 February 12 Quinte Farm Trade Show, Knights of Columbus Hall, Trenton ON 9am to 4pm Speakers: - Dick Rogers, Bayer; Jack Rodenburg, Dairylogix February 12 Prince Edward Federation of

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For more info call: Auctioneer: Preston Cull @ 613-649-2378 - check prestoncull.com for pictures

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DateLine Bauta Initiative on Seed Security Keynote address: Healthy Land, Healthy People, Healthy Profits: Using Holistic Management for Sustainable Agriculture, delivered by Tony McQuail, educator with the Holistic Management Institute and farmer since 1973 at Meeting Place Organic Farm in southern Ontario. Featuring a dynamic range of workshops on topics related to Livestock Production, Field Crops, Market Growers,and much more: • scaling up the market farm increasing profits and sustainability • organic certifica-

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tion - proposed alternative models for small-scale farmers • crop rotations, cover crops and weed management in organic field crops • organic pasture management optimizing animal health AND farm profits • root cellars - extending the fruit/vegetable market season • organic pastured pork - adding breeding stock to your organic farm • open pollinated corn - growing and adapting varieties for organic farms • organic vineyard production in the Outaouais • growing and marketing organic medicinal herbs in the Outaouais region • value

added products from goat and sheep milk • organic beehive management techniques. Registration includes a tradeshow with over 50 booths and a buffet lunch featuring local organic farm products. There is simultaneous translation into French of the keynote presentation and three workshops. More information and updates at: internet: ecofarmday.ca facebook: facebook.com/cogosochapter phone: 613-244-4000 ext.4 email: ecofarmday@cog.ca

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www.agrinews.ca in the construction of onfarm bio-gas tanks. SBC has carried on both of these ventures, and uses a unique tie-less forming system to construct biogas tanks, which results in a superior end product. SBC looks forward to a long future serving Ontario farmers for all their concrete needs.

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The business is owned by Roger and Kimberly Penner. Roger grew up on a farm west of Stratford, Ont., and Kim grew up on a prairie grain farm in Red River Valley, Morris, Man. Prior to running our own crane service business, Roger operated equipment in the concrete pumping trade, covering an area from Lake Huron to the greater Toronto area. At present, we are running a 26-tonne boom truck crane with 95 ft. of boom and a flat deck for moving loads. We have provided service for jobsites at the Ottawa airport, arena construction, residential roof trusses, hoisting for steel erectors, millwrights, welders, rafters for dairy and chicken barns, commercial h-vac rooftop units, etc. Call us at 613-577-1331 or email the office at r.penner@xplornet.ca.

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For 20 years, Stonecrest Engineering has been helping make agricultural construction simpler. Our designers work closely with farmers, contractors, government agencies, municipalities and equipment suppliers to create agricultural solutions that work. Our detailed, customized plans help contractors turn your dream facilities into reality. Stonecrest Engineering designs are customized to suit your needs. This may include additions or renovations to existing facilities, or completely new facilities. Our experienced staff can offer advice on

your proposed facility by: • Reviewing your existing facility layout and site topography • Discussing your proposed design and expansion plans • Determining your building style and material preferences • Reviewing animal flow and animal comfort options • Evaluating equipment options, locations and their effect on design Drawing packages can also be personalized to suit your needs. Other optional services include site plans, three dimensional colour renderings or interactive electronic models. Considering green energy? Stonecrest Engineering provides complete structural designs for biogas facilities, including feasibility analysis and equipment specification and selection. Stonecrest can also design or review existing facilities to determine the suitability of a rooftop solar installation. Stonecrest

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perspective to your project. This experience, coupled with our thorough on-site inspection services, ensure your project is built to last. From simple drive sheds, feed bunkers or commodity storages to manure storages and transfer systems to complex

swine, dairy or other animal housing facilities, let Stonecrest Engineering help you to achieve your construction goals. For more information, please contact us toll free at 1855-625-8025 or email us at info@stonecrestengineering.com.

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The agricultural and dairy industry is one of the most regulated businesses today, requiring stringent quality, safety, and sanitary controls for virtually every facet of plant operations. Add to this intense public scrutiny, budget constraints and ever-increasing demands for improved efficiencies. We understand the challenges facing the agricultural and dairy industry and the need for safer, Continued on page 45

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Above, the shipping container used by Smart Greens. It was cold and wintery outside but warm and fertile inside. Right, The production process begins at the seedling station where seeds are inserted into an organic peat moss grow plug, before being placed into a rock wool insert (below).

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‘fARm’ RuN by smARt gReeNs OWNeRs eRiC beRgeRON ANd eRiC AmyOt. Since July 2015, the hydroponic operation has provided local restaurants with kale and basil freshly harvested from within the confines of the simple green structure. A nearby establishment, The Mindful Cookery & Food Market, provides a retail outlet to the public. The refurbished container is the product of American manufacturer Freight Farms, with Smart Greens acting as Canadian distributor. The local owners anticipate a lot of room in the Canadian market for this type of business, and Bergeron suggests shipping-container farms could be deployed in the far

north to provide less expensive and fresher vegetables to the population there. He also touts the system as an off-season source of income for conventional farmers or perhaps retirees searching for an enterprise. According to Bergeron, 25 such systems in the U.S. currently produce peppers and cucumbers, as

well as other crops, and there is ongoing research into growing tomatoes. Smart Greens is similarly experimenting with Boston lettuce, arugula and cilantro. The non-GMO plants are grown under ultraviolet light without pesticides. It was an interest in the environment that got Bergeron started in this

style of agriculture. The farm uses only 10 gallons of water and 80 kWh of electricity per day in the summer —reputed to be less than a greenhouse. When the increased flavour and freshness of the product are coupled with yearround availability, he says the advantages of container farming become even more apparent.

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Raats Custom Farming Ltd. has the equipment to meet your excavation needs With two large excavators, off-road trucks, triaxle dumps and dozer, we can handle a variety of projects such as demolition, land clearing, site preparation, driveways and aggregates. Ideal for digging in tight spaces around foundations or for water and electric lines with minimal disturbance we have a mini excavator with side shift. We are also licensed septic installers. Please give us a call to discuss your upcoming projects at 613-821-2264.

StonCor Continued from page 43 more efficient facilities that cost less to operate and maintain. To meet stringent CFIA, HACCP and USDA requirements, every surface of a food and beverage plant must be sanitary and easy to clean. These surfaces must withstand frequent high temperature wash downs, as well as exposure to aggressive cleaning solutions. StonCor Group also understands corrosion protection and provides a single source for all coatings, linings, flooring, precision grouts, waterproofing, fireproofing, fiber-

glass reinforced plastic (FRP), grating and structural system needs. Our products are engineered to provide long-term, cost-effective systems that provide corrosion and abrasion resistant solutions. The innovator of FRP grating: Fibergrate offers a full line of molded and pultruded gratings and structural systems. Fibergrate continues to be the industry leader and innovator with revolutionary new products like MoltrudedŽ grating, Safe-TStandŽ and antimicrobial resin systems. Fibergrate’s FRP components and structural systems are used over gutters, tank drains, and trenches. Our products are safe, easy-toclean, lightweight, and chemi-

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Among the traditional roofing and siding steel products, we offer many products that serve the agricultural market: corrugated pVc and polycarbonate panels. These panels are known for their excellent chemical resistance and ease of maintenance. They are perfect for agricultural professionals looking to build hog barns, dairy sheds, poultry houses, wineries, storage buildings, refrigerated warehouses and more. door systems. Roll Up Doors, Track Doors and Accessories (Trolleys, Brackets, ect.) custom louvers and other custom work. We can build functional louvers to your specification. Our custom team is always up for a challenge! We invite you come meet our team and see our showroom at 5460 Canotek Road, in the heart of Ottawa’s East end.

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Sharing the International pursuit of excellence: Humbled to be unanimous choice for quality With shared commitment to dairy quality and excellence, we salute dairy farmers, dairy cattle exhibitors and caretakers! Whether it is packed in show boxes, kept on milk carts, hanging from pipelines and in parlors... our customers of all size operations have let us know Udder Comfort™ is the longstanding Choice of Champions they rely on at shows and at home for high quality results. We appreciate the opportunity to serve dairy producers in over 30 different countries and thank our customers for their loyalty to the #1 udder product, worldwide.

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