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Thousands of dairy farmers from across Canada converged on Parliament Hill on Thurs., June 2, to let the government know how they feel about allowing imported milk products. At right, Eveline and Judith Hildbrand of St. Albert, Dianna Stocker of Russell, and Sabrina Pedherney, Elias Meyerhands, and Tom Meyerhands of Casselman were some of the many local farmers on the Hill.

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June crop report

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the countryside. Quesnel says there is always a percentage of poor emergence but for soybeans this year it has been very noticeable but it only affects about 20 per cent of the total crop.

The second trifoliate has been decent and the soybean plants are not critical.

Soybeans need rain but they will stand up better Continued on page 3

Some soybeans had poor emergence which affected about 20 per cent of the crop.

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Meanwhile, across the road soybeans appear to have emerged just fine.

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Independent Argonomist, Gilles Quesnel and former IPM Crops Program Lead with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, reported to the AgriNews, “Some crops have lost ground but others are thriving.”

Corn In May, the corn crop was planted earlier than in an average year as 90 per cent of the crop was in the ground by the middle of the month. Since then, the sun has come out and has remained basically for the 30 days with exception of possibly three days with hit or miss showers.

The corn came up fairly quickly and was looking good early on but with the lack of moisture in some fields progression was slowed. According to Quesnel, about 20 per cent of the crops came up normal but some fields had to be replanted if they could.

Some fields could not be replanted due to the lack of the moisture in the ground where the seeds would not germinate.

As per the heat unit to date they are basically on par. The upside with the lack of moisture there is a lot less compaction of the soil. Between June 26-29, there was between 10-30 mm of rain although it was hit and miss and as little as 8 mm were seen in the southern townships with some receiving as much as 25 mm in the northern region of Eastern Ontario.

All in all, the corn crop is slow but on track and is not in critical condition.

There is no need to panic…yet! soybeans The soybeans are pretty much in the same boat as corn but there is uneven emergence, which is evident when driving around hoTTesT

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Crop report Continued from page 2 than corn with a lack of moisture. The one problem that exists from the previous month is the weed control and will continue due to the fact spraying cannot be done for broadleaf weeds. The beans are shorter this year but will weather the dry spell.

Cereals Winter wheat survived the winter fairly well with about 75 per cent survival rate and looks to be in great shape upon maturing.

The quality of the plants are good but the yield will be a little below average.

The plants are only twothirds of their average height. Spring wheat is doing really well with normal height but it could use some timely rain soon.

What it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need is late season rain, which will cause moulding and rust. The spring planted cereals are about one week ahead of schedule and should be harvested around the second week of August.

Forage The forage has not had

a bumper crop on the first cut with most farmers only harvesting about three-quarters of their average crop. In certain areas, as little as 50 per cent of the normal yield has been reported but in other parts of the area some are claiming an average yield. Alfalfa has been the best of the forages because it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go dormant like some grasses. There has been basically no winterkill in most circumstances. Forages are very much in need of moisture for the second cut.

According to an announcement in May in advance of BFOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 12th Annual Beef Barbecue hosted on the lawn of the legislature at Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Park, doubling the government guarantee will provide farmers access to an additional $130-million in affordable financing. This much-needed increase will allow farmers to purchase more cattle, expand their operations, make new investments and help ensure a sufficient supply

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Editorial

Eye on the Ball Now that the 2015 International Plowing Match has been officially tucked away into the historic record, it’s time to turn our attention to something related, yet substantially different.

Held last September, the successful Finch IPM called it a final, final wrap June 18, with a well-attended volunteer appreciation event at the North Stormont Arena. Donations from the proceeds of the match totalling $385,000 were presented to hospitals and other charitable organizations within the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry.

The high level of funds returned to the local committee by sponsoring organization the Ontario Plowmen’s Association ranks the Finch IPM among more successful matches held over the years. You could feel it in the air when the 2015 IPM was underway; you just knew it would be a smash hit.

Here in Eastern Ontario, we won’t have to wait until the IPM comes around again for a taste of competitive plowing… we’ve got the Canadian Plowing Championships coming up Aug. 23-27 at Gib Patterson’s Anderson Links Golf Club.

Gib, who’s co-chairing the championships along with Allen Hills, assures us that enough separation has been staked out that plowmen won’t be tearing up the fairways, nor will they be dodging errant golf balls.

The IPM is about plowing, yes, but it’s also about entertainment and the “tented city” chock-a-block with displays and attractions. The Canadian Championships are all about the plowing, with winners to represent the country in the 2017 World Competition in Kenya.

By its own admission, the Ottawa Carleton Plowmen’s Association, which is hosting the Canadian Championships, the display and event area will be “modest”. In fact, organizers include a disclaimer that their match won’t reflect “the size and dynamics” of the IPM. But that doesn’t mean the championships shouldn’t get the full support of the Eastern Ontario agricultural community through sponsorships, advertising placements and attendance.

Not only is it a chance to celebrate a primary agricultural activity that many see as an art and its best practitioners, it’s a chance to back Gib, a supporter of everything farm-related in Eastern Ontario, in welcoming an event close to his heart.

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Manitoba bound For the very first time, Francois Latour is heading west of Ontario.

He’s going to Austin, Manitoba, for the Harvesting Hope Festival July 31.

Why? Because Austin organizers are challenging the Guinness Book record Latour set at the St. Albert Curd Festival last summer when he gathered 111 antique threshing mills that operated continuously for 15 minutes. He actually had more mills on the field but some couldn’t go the distance Latour doesn’t think the Manitobans can pull it off; after all, they’d have to round up at least 112 working threshers and keep them running for 15 minutes, an onerous task.

However, he isn’t one to stand around fidgeting while his record is being assailed in another province. So on July 28, he’ll join about 10 of his organizing committee members on a flight to Manitoba.

Meanwhile, another 30 or so Eastern Ontario and West Quebec supporters will travel to Austin by road, with a total contingent of about 40 yellow shirts – the trademark of Latour’s volunteer crew – expected to be on hand July 31 to witness the outcome with their own eyes.

Yes, he’ll be disappointed if his record falls. But Latour has said it before and he repeated the promise: “If they beat me in Austin, just like Arnold Schwarzenegger, I’ll be back. Not next year, because it’ll take longer than that to organize. It’ll be in 2018 with 150 threshers.”

That puts us in a bit of a pickle. On the one hand, we at The AgriNews are proponents of keeping Eastern Ontario records in Eastern Ontario. On the other hand, we can barely imagine the excitement if the record moves to Manitoba, leading to a mighty thresh-off in 2018.

It would add up to more anticipation, more drama, more awareness of Eastern Ontario agriculture should Latour have to muster his forces once again to take back what’s rightfully his.

So good luck in Manitoba, Francois! But if somehow the Manitobans should realize the impossible, we’ll be rooting for you in 2018.

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Bye bye Bessie!

I’ve got to say, our own Crystal Mackay damn near stole the show at a recent Farm Animal Well-Being conference I attended in Montreal.

I say “our own” because hockey playing Crystal was raised on an Ottawa Valley beef and dairy farm. These days, she’s well known to agriculturalists across the province as executive director of Farm & Food Care Ontario and Canada.

That day, June 3, she was fresh from introducing in Ottawa the new Canadian Centre For Food Integrity, which is committed to providing accurate information in working to address important issues in food and agriculture.

The centre feels that its research provides a model and strategies for discussing complex issues about the food system. It’s up to Canada’s food and farm leaders to come to the table to address the needs of consumers, reconnect and engage.

The final speaker on the well-being forum’s main business day at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel, Crystal easily lived up to her advance billing as a dynamic presenter, rousing a somewhat somnolent audience with an ardent assessment of what has to be done to counter negative, often spy camera publicity on livestock treatment.

Reminding listeners that the negative impression is widespread, Crystal startled them by showing a video which has gone viral and prepared and posted by her own sister-in-law… who she promised to have a word with.

It appeared to depict the opposite of the languid life enjoyed by the mythical cow Bessie, treated in the minds of some consumers as a beloved family pet. It was the much shorter existence of a commercial dairy cow milked dry over a few years before going down, being culled, and roughly removed from the barn with heavy equipment.

Like other speakers, she called for aggressive action on behalf of the industry in getting the true story out in the public, bridging the gap between farmers and their customers.

“Building public trust in food and farming must start with doing the right things for the right reasons,” Crystal contends. “Farming – and producing food sustainably – needs to be scientifically verified, economically viable and ethically grounded.”

Millions of dollars in research, programming and countless hours of hard work on Canadian farms are helping to make it happen… however, the average Canadian hasn’t heard the rest of the story.

While Crystal was one of the more dynamic speakers at the conference, she wasn’t the only one. Several other experts in the field made two-nights in the minimalist, relatively moderately priced Hotel Casa Bella on Sherbrooke Street well worth the cost and time spent.

What a great place, eh! It’s remarkable how uplifting it can be just to wander the downtown streets of one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities for a couple of days, stopping by for a brew at the legendary Grumpy’s on Bishop and Thursday’s Bistro on Crescent, still there

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by Tom Van Dusen after at least 35 years.

But enough bar-hopping! Let’s turn back to the conference and to cowboy ethics! That’s the model the agricultural industry must look to in combatting the flood of negative publicity arising from undercover videos and other sources.

It’s the contention of Bernard Rollin, a professor of philosophy, biomedical and animal sciences, and a bioethicist at Colorado State University. Rollin is a veteran lecturer on animal and veterinary ethics, animal pain and research, agriculture, and genetic engineering; he’s the author of 500 papers and 20 books, including Animal Rights and Human Morality.

The often irreverent Rollin spoke movingly about a statue located at Colorado State depicting a lone cowboy riding off the range in a snowstorm with a calf slung over his saddle.

It’s the image of livestock rearing the public wishes to cling to, said the bearded professor who dabbles on the side in weightlifting and motorcycle riding. The impression that lives on in the North American psyche is of the aforementioned Bessie, a cow that comes by name.

Sponsored by German-based pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingleheim, the forum drew some 80 participants from across Canada, the United States and several European countries. A large part of the Boehringer Ingleheim portfolio is research and development of farm animal treatment vaccines and technologies.

It’s the second conference in the series to be held in Canada; last year, Niagara-on-the-Lake was the chosen venue. Six previous gatherings occurred in Spain, with one in Portugal. No decision has yet been made as to the location of Farm Animal Well-Being Forum Number 10.

I vote for a return visit to Montreal!

Letter To The Editor Help for tick-related issues The Editor: Re: June 2016 editorial “Lyme aid” by Tom Van Dusen: As a Lyme disease sufferer, I strongly suggest anyone to visit the Brockville General Hospital for any tick-related issues. BGH is the only local hospital with a pro-active treatment protocol.

They will administer a one-day dose of antibiotic for ticks attached less than 24 hours and conversely prescribe a two-week course otherwise.

An engorged tick “is” something to worry about.

Gina Corvinelli Johnstown

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Dairy farmers take arguments to Parliament Hill

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They brought tractors, a milk truck, sprayers, farm trucks, hay wagons and signs with pitchfork pictures on them, as well as a manure spreader â&#x20AC;&#x201D; complete with manure, and two cattle. Police escorted the Ontario and western machines to line up and park on the south side of Wellington Street, then escorted the Quebec and eastern machines to where they parked on the north side, effectively blocking Wellington Street for over three hours. Thousands of people collected on Wellington, then surged up to stand in front of the front steps of the Parliament Buildingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Centre Block where they listened to Wally Smith, president of Dairy Farmers of Canada.

The farmers gathered to promote milk and to ask the government to listen to their concerns about unfair milk product imports into Canada.

There are several areas of existing trade agreements, which Canadian

dairy farmers say is harming their industry and farm family livelihoods, not even including the controversial and as yet unratified Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Another trade deal which is worrying is the Canada and European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which critics say gave away a large part of the cheese market to European producers.

However, even without these new deals to worry about, there are other issues. Diafiltered milk is one of the newer issues upsetting dairy producers.

Current regulations restrict the import of non-Canadian milk, but allow milk â&#x20AC;&#x153;ingredientsâ&#x20AC;? to be imported. By putting milk through a filtering process that removes some components of the milk it can be classified by the Canadian Border Services Agency as â&#x20AC;&#x153;ingredientsâ&#x20AC;? not as milk.

Manufacturers are importing these â&#x20AC;&#x153;ingredientsâ&#x20AC;? as well as whey and cream to be used in preparing food products. Canadian farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; position is that this constitutes a breach of the rules put in place to protect the dairy sector. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bigger story than diafiltered milk,â&#x20AC;? says Sid Atkinson of Northumberland County, and a Dairy Farmers of Continued on page 6

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Chris Ryan of Riceville (left) and Robbie Beck of Shawville (right) brought a cow and heifer respectively to the dairy rally on Parliament Hill on Thurs., June 2. Thousands of farmers converged on the Hill to bring their concerns to politicians.

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Dairy rally continued from page 5 Ontario board member. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re keen on seeing investment so that our skim milk can go into the system.â&#x20AC;? He is frustrated by the federal governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s apparent lack of understanding there, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not all. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Duty deferral is another problem. It was designed for the auto sector, so that they could bring parts in.â&#x20AC;?

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concerned about the amount of cream entering the country, in the form of another product like whipped cream or butter.

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Beef farmers Continued from page 3 beef to the barbecue attendees, as well as the participation of Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown, Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath, and John Vanthof, NDP Critic for Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, who all helped to slice and serve beef.

In addition to the beef barbecue, held over the lunch hour, BFO Directors and staff personally met with numerous MPPs to extend appreciation for their support for the guarantee increase under the OFCLGP, as well as continue discussions on BFO's plans for expanding the cow herd in Ontario and communicate the importance of sustaining and growing Ontario's Risk Management program, a valuable business tool for farmers.

“Fostering a competitive and sustainable beef industry is our number one priority,” stated Matt Bowman, BFO President. “Increasing the Ontario government guarantee under the Ontario Feeder Cattle Loan Guarantee Program will certainly support new and existing beef farmers, vital infrastructure across the province, and ensure that we can maintain a consistent supply of high-quality beef for our consumers.”

Strong cattle prices over the last two years combined with the widespread popularity of the program have prevented farmers from taking full advantage of the maximum loan amounts provided under the program, as well as removed the ability of many local co-operatives from taking on new members – in particular, young farmers who account for over a third of existing program participants.

“By doubling the cap for loan guarantees, combined with the increased lending limits we put in place last

year, our government is continually committed to working with Ontario’s beef industry,” said Leal. “These improvements mean greater access to a successful program that is providing vital support for our growing beef industry, especially for new beef farmers looking to take the next step in building and expanding their business and herds. The purchasing power provided through the loan guarantee program will help to close market gaps, while ensuring Ontario beef farmers are competitive both domesti-

cally and in our rapidly growing export markets.”

Conversations at Queen’s Park have been vital in helping MPPs understand the value and importance of the Feeder Cattle Loan Guarantee Program. BFO is thankful for the leadership shown on this file by The Honourable Jeff Leal, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and for his recognition of the significance and impact that this program has on the Ontario beef sector and broader agri-food economy.

continued from page 6 “They add salt or sugar and get around the tariff,” said Smith. “Last fall there was a butter shortage. That’s when we really noticed what was going on.”

Other factors hurting the dairy sector include being tied to the global economy and low dollar, a glut of milk in the United States, Europe and New Zealand, the European Union’s removal of production controls (which they are considering reinstating), a low world price, and rising production costs, especially in Ontario where electricity rate hikes alone are raising costs noticeably.

Rally participants handed out Milk Matters t-shirts on Wellington Street and leaflets explaining some issues. Many passersby were unaware that American imports may come from cows, which have been given bovine somatotrophin (BST), a hormone that increases milk production and shortens a cow’s life. When it was first developed, Canadian farmers and their organizations were adamant that they wanted it kept off Canadian farms and it was therefore not approved. But U.S. regulators did approve it, and it can’t be tested for, because cows have a natural amount in their bodies already.

A similar rally was held in PEI in front of Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay’s office at the same time.

Farmers invited MPs to visit their dairy farming constituents, and on Thurs., June 2, several Liberal MPs visited the

Daniel, Alice and Lucie Brunet brought their handmade signs from St. Eugene.

A manure spreader, complete with manure, parked on Wellington St. in front of the East Block.

Vetter photos Bühlmann family’s Sonibrand Farms in St. Isidore with GPR MP and Agriculture Committee member Francis Drouin.

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The battle that saved Canada

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A watercourse naturally designed for commerce, from furs and timber to raw and finished goods of a more modern nature, the St. Lawrence has been the highway to and from ports in Europe. It has been a mainstay of the Canadian economy since the time when cargo canoes traversed their way through the Great Lakes Basin to the ports of Montreal and Quebec.

The War of 1812-14, the little known war in North America during the Napoleonic War period, saw dozens of battles fought with lives lost, property destroyed and purloined on both sides of the Canadian-American border. It was only natural then that the waterway would become the target in the overall plan of American expansionism to remove Canada from the hands of the British.

Late in the fall of 1813, an American invading force under the direction of James Wilkinson and Morgan Lewis made its way

from Sackets Harbour, by-passing Kingston. It threaded its way through the Thousand Islands to land just below Morrisburg. Part of a pincher movement, another American force left Plattsburgh and made its way to the Chateauguay area of Quebec. The main objective of both was to converge and take Montreal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; cutting off shipping and the British access to supplies.

On Nov. 11, 1813, Wilkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flotilla of some 2,500 personnel had made land and were preparing to do battle with a British force marched from Kingston and now encamped on the farm of United Empire Loyalist (UEL) John Crysler.

Undermanned with a combined force of British Regulars, Provincial Units, Quebec Voltigeurs, and local militias from Grenville and Dundas and Native Allies, totalling some 900, British commanders Joseph Morrison and Thomas Pearson faced a daunting task.

Just after the break of dawn on the neighbouring farm of UEL Peter Fetterly, both sides clashed. Despite their small numbers the British had home field advantage. The Americans were handicapped by sickness and both American commanders were prostrate in their ships cabins with dysentery. Within a few short hours, the Americans had re-embarked having incurred some 459 casualties. The British

count was 192.

Historically, the battle is of importance not only because it became the turning point in the war but in that it was the first time that a force of British-English and French Canadian raised troops and Native forces combined with local militia in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;defence of Canadaâ&#x20AC;?. The family names of those who fought that day can still be found locally.

The Friends of Cryslerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm Battlefield in co-ordination with the Parks of the St. Lawrence/Upper Canada Village are pleased to present in honour on the eve of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 150th birthday the Battle of Cryslerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm Re-enactment, near Morrisburg. On July 9 and 10, over 200 re-enactors are expected to encamp at the Battlefield Memorial to re-create and commemorate that fateful day in 1813.

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Former mayor passes

by Candice Vetter AgriNews Staff Writer oREWood foRMER toWnshIp of noRth dundAs MAyoR ClAudE CousInEAu pAssEd AWAy on fRI., MAy 27, At AgE 72.

Cousineau owned and operated an upholstery business for 50 years in Morewood, but is better known as the first mayor of the amalgamated Township of North Dundas, and faced an immediate crisis in the January 1998 ice storm.

He was heavily involved in politics and service to his community, having served as Municipal Councillor, Deputy Reeve, final Reeve of Winchester Township, Morewood Fire Chief, SDG Warden, and South Nation Conservation board member.

He was also named the 2013 recipient of the North Dundas Community Builder Award which recognized him as a longtime leader in government, the North Dundas Fire Service, and Morewood Recreation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Claude was a very fair and respected leader. He led a newly amalgamated staff along with 10,000 residents through the ice

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storm of 1998,â&#x20AC;? said a news release from North Dundas Township. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He valued Township staff and was always very supportive and receptive to new ideas. Claude will be fondly remembered as a dedicated community leader.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Claude was the true definition of someone who told it like it is,â&#x20AC;? said North Dundas Mayor Eric Duncan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just talk about what needed to be done, but he led the charge and led by example. His decades of service in public life demonstrate the North Dundas residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; respect for that type of strong leadership. Claude certainly made a real impact in making North Dundas what it is today â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both as a volunteer and on Council. Our thoughts are with his wife Maria and their family during this difficult time.â&#x20AC;?

A statement issued by South Nation Conservation said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cousineau was appointed by the Municipalities of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry to represent them on the SNC Board of Directors in 1995, and led as Chairman from 2004 to 2006. Claude moved on

to spearhead the multiyear Source Water Protection program for South Nation Conservation and the Raisin Region Conservation Authority as Chair of the Raisin-South Nation Source Protection Committee. With Claudeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s invaluable expertise, mentorship, and guidance, our region benefitted from the development of a locally

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based Source Protection Plan approved by the Province of Ontario in October 2014. His experience, dedication, and guidance were invaluable for over 21 years.â&#x20AC;?

As per his wishes, there was no wake or funeral service. Donations in memoriam can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

He leaves his wife Maria, one son and two grandchildren.

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Administration requested Council direct staff to seek a legal opinion and it was subsequently decided by council to have staff â&#x20AC;&#x153;present a modified version of the resolution removing the item that spoke to First Nation involvement.â&#x20AC;? Council also requested â&#x20AC;&#x153;having municipal support tied to municipal agreements and compensationâ&#x20AC;? be addressed in this resolution.

A member of the audience commented during the question period at the end of the meeting how the procurement process could be seen as eroding the power of the municipalities.

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Rural and city folk mix it up at Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Expo

by Tom Van Dusen AgriNews Staff Writer TTAWAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; InTermITTenT rAIn dIdnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T dAmp-

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A magnet for downtown office workers especially at lunch time when The Works restaurants offer a beefy burger deal for $10 towards the cause, the event brings country and city folk together in support of area food banks.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also an occasion to increase agricultural awareness and to promote rural attractions such as farm fairs and other businesses within Ottawaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s far-flung limits.

Food Aid Day originated at the Canadian Agricultural Museum before moving uptown to city hall. Mayor Jim Watson was looking for a way to showcase rural attractions and, rather than re-invent the wheel, he partnered with Food Aid found-

ed by Navan farmer Wyatt McWilliams.

During the 12-year interval, Rural Expo and basic city-country relations have come a long way, said Derrick Moodie who managed Ottawaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rural Affairs office for most of that time.

In particular, city employees have become more sensitive to rural concerns, a process that has been facilitated by the annual expo.

Impaired by degenerating vision and assisted by a friend or family member, McWilliams is always on hand at Rural Expo/Food Aid to promote the cause and pay tribute to sponsors and volunteers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a good move to city hall because we got the people out,â&#x20AC;? said McWilliams of the surrounding office workers who routinely drop by for the pancake breakfast, live music, celebrity milking, and displays of rural festivals and craftsâ&#x20AC;Ś as well as the burger lunch.

Often associated with government institutions, the

high-tech industry and tourism hotspots in the core, rural communities are â&#x20AC;&#x153;every bit as important to our resilient economy and to the diversity of our local culture,â&#x20AC;? Watson said.

Funds raised are applied to purchasing beef in onepound packages of frozen hamburger for distribution to Ottawa and area food banks. Early on, cows were purchased at auction and processed by a local slaughter house; in recent years, packaged hamburger has been bought from a supplier.

Over its history, Food Aid has provided 800,000 pounds of local beef to â&#x20AC;&#x153;the most vulnerable members of our community,â&#x20AC;? said Ottawa Food Bank executive director Michael Maidment, adding his organization is grateful for the continued support.

The event is covered by CFRA and CTV which set up on site, helping to boost the awareness component.

Perhaps the most entertaining part of the day is the

Meritorious Service Medal winner

Navan farmer Wyatt McWilliams, in photo, was on hand at Rural Expo/Food Aid. In June, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, presented McWilliams with his second Meritorious Service Medal (Civil Division). The Meritorious Service Decorations are separated into military and civil divisions, with two levels each: a cross and a medal. Created in 1991, the Civil Division recognizes individuals who have performed an exceptional deed or activity that brought honour to their community or to Canada. In partnership with the Ottawa Food Bank, McWilliams established the Food Aid program, which uses financial donations to purchase fresh beef for those in need. He founded the Food Bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Food Aid Day, from which funding has provided 800 000 pounds of locally raised beef to members of the community.

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celebrity milking. This year, competitive boxer and opera singer Claire Hafner came out of left field and blew away the competition, the only milker to overflow the measuring cup.

Sporting her 2015 Ringside World Championship boxing belt, Hafner jumped into the

celebrity milking ring, deftly got hold of a set of teats, doubling the amount of milk collected by her direct opposition, Cassidy Reaney, Ottawa-Carleton Queen of the Furrow.

Not only did Hafner win the Ringside tournament, but she also owns a silver medal from this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Canadian womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boxing championships. While her dream is to go to the Olympic Games, the chances are slim because, at 40, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beyond the normal cut-off age.

At heart, Hafnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a farm girl who milked cows right up to the age of 18 on her Continued on page 15

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HMCS Goose Bay visit follows Port Day

by Tom Van Dusen AgriNews Staff Writer RESCOTT — DiD

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yOu miSS ThE fiRSTEvER PORT Day in JOhnSTOwn? wEll, DOn’T fRET. anOThER SPECial OCCaSiOn TO viSiT ThE PORT iS COming uP July 810 whEn ThE hmCS gOOSE Bay, a maRiTimE COaSTal DEfEnCE vESSEl wiTh a 45-mEmBER CREw, will aRRivE fROm halifax.

Pat Sayeau, mayor of Edwardsburgh-Cardinal which owns and operates the Port of Prescott, explained that he was unable to line up the HMCS Goose Bay visit in conjunction with Port Day June 4. However, the ship was able to commit for the later date.

As excited as anyone about the upcoming event, Sayeau promised there’ll be more attractions at the Highway 2 facility as the municipality continues to improve and show off its impressive asset.

A resounding success, Port Day will likely be repeated in 2017, Sayeau said. A followup to 2015 festivities to celebrate completion of a $36-million upgrade, the objective of Port Day is to enlighten residents on the facility’s

many services, he explained.

Previously known as the Port of Prescott, the 85year-old wharf and landmark elevator operation was downloaded by the federal government to the municipality several years ago. Since the acquisition, Edwardsburgh-Cardinal has built what was a failing operation into a moneymaker.

Some 1,200 area residents took advantage of Port Day, enjoying wagon tours of the expansive property, a free barbecue, petting zoo, children’s games, live music, various displays, guest speakers and walkabouts on the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Griffon on hand for the occasion.

Also adding to the atmosphere was a freighter unloading road salt, which arrives at the port regularly throughout the St. Lawrence Seaway shipping season and is stored until needed.

The mayor pointed out that a public boardwalk has been installed along the east side of the port, permitting constant pedestrian access to the waterfront.

“There’s a long tradition that families and fishermen have been able to get to the water there and we restored

Day of the honey bee recognized

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COmmiTTEE anD ThE ECOnOmiC DEvElOPmEnT anD TOuRiSm DEPaRTmEnT Of ThE uniTED COunTiES Of PRESCOTT anD RuSSEll (uCPR) OnCE again RECOgnizED may 29 aS ThE Day Of ThE hOnEy BEE (fiRST DEClaRED in may 2012).

To mark the day, on Fri., May 27, over 20 students in Grades 10-12 at the École secondaire catholique Embrun visited the farm of Michel Dignard and Jeannette Mongeon, owners and beekeepers, who shared their passion for bees and explained the history and benefits of bees and honey.

They demonstrated basic beehive-handling techniques and students viewed the interior of a beehive. The students helped extract honey from a hive and enjoyed a delicious honey product.

“Some very important advice is to always have a clean source of water available,” said Mongeon, “to keep bees hydrated and

ensure their survival.”

Bees pollinate more than 130 types of crops, including blueberries, cucumbers, strawberries, raspberries, lettuce and other foods.

Flowers contain pollen and nectar and feature fragrances and bright colours which attract bees. UCPR gave flower seeds to each student.

“The mayors of Prescott and Russell would like to emphasize the importance of our bees, which provide us this nectar of the gods,” stated Guy Desjardins, Warden of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell. “Prescott and Russell is a region where agriculture plays an important role in the local economy and we need to continue raising awareness among our residents about the importance of preserving our bees for crop pollination.”

Visit the website of the Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network at www.agro-on.ca for a list of beekeepers.

Honey stores perfectly and retains its qualities for many months, even years.

it,” he explained.

Port General Manager Robert Dalley said the 2016 shipping season got off to a flying start with vessels delivering road salt and taking on stored corn for export. Sayeau added that annual revenues are topping $7-million, with 47 ships pulling into Johnstown last year.

The mayor observed that cargo being moved through the port by truck, rail and ship now totals more than 1.2 million tonnes a year.

He called the traffic a “huge success story” for the municipality as well as communities served throughout Eastern Ontario and West Quebec.

Area farmers and manufacturers now have access to a world-class facility to import and export goods throughout the Great Lakes and to more than 60 countries via the Seaway, said speaker Stephen Brooks, president of the Chamber of Marine Commerce.

Brooks credited Edwardsburg-Cardinal and area politicians for

championing upgrading and expanding the port, attracting millions of dollars in investment. The port exemplifies how marine shipping can be a powerful economic force when backed by the local community.

Ken Robertshaw, of GreenField Specialty Alcohols which has operated an ethanol plant across from the port since 2008, called the facility’s corn storage his company’s “security blanket”, serving as backup when the plant’s daily supply of 65-70 truckloads of local grain

breaks down due to holidays, weather, or poor harvests.

Tom Lynch, of Cardinalbased Ingredion Canada, said his company appreciates the port’s segregated storage. In working with port staff, Ingredion has been able to plan inbound and outbound procedures ensuring quality control for its non-GMO corn.

It all adds up to the Port of Johnstown being well positioned to keep on growing, creating more jobs, investment and tax dollars, Sayeau concluded.

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Electric Fencing Helps Manage Cattle on Pasture

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major limiting factor for beef production in Ontario is lack of fencing. With the spread of cash cropping across the province in recent years, perimeter fencing has been removed on many farms.

Establishing, or re-establishing fencing is one of the first steps in getting into cattle farming.

Good perimeter fences are necessary for keeping cattle where you want them. Interior fencing, subdividing fields allows for increased pasture management. Perimeter fencing maintains good neighbours and safe cattle.

There are many fencing options available: page wire, barb wire, and electric being three common types in Ontario. We also have a fact sheet that compares five types of fence and their costs, Farm Fencing Systems. Both comparisons indicate that electric fencing is the least expensive and most effective fencing system on the market. It is quicker to build, using less labour and materials. Once properly trained, cattle show respect for the fence, and will usually not bother to challenge the fence.

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nected to a live wire should show less than 1,000 volts.

Take a reading between the grounding rod and the soil at least 1.2 m (4 ft) away from the rod. The voltmeter should read less than 400 volts. If a voltmeter is not available, touch the ground rod with one hand and the soil with the other. You should not feel a current if the fence is operating properly. If there is a problem, it is because more ground rods are needed, ground rods are too close or there are poor connections between wires and ground rods.

For perimeter fence, traditional wooden posts can be used, with insulators attached to the posts, through which the wires carrying the electric charge. Spacings of 25 to 30 feet will usually carry the fence if the ground is relatively flat. Adjustments can be made for uneven topography to make sure the wires remain relatively parallel to the ground. Other options as posts could be plastic recyclable posts, or steel t-posts.

When dividing paddocks for rotational grazing pig tail posts are effective, and easily shoved into the ground and taken up again (see Fig. 1). This allows grass to be managed more effectively by quickly adjusting paddock sizes based on forage growth.

Herd of beef cows behind polywire fence on pasture.

Some things to consider when building a fence include: • What distance will you be fencing?

• What type of livestock?

• Cow calf?

• Backgrounders?

• Is it perimeter or internal fencing?

Electric Fence Considerations: Things to consider when constructing an electric fence are power, fencer, wire and posts. Power can be accessed through hydro, battery or solar. The energizer should be chosen based on the kilometres of wire to be attached to it, and the load of grass or debris that may be on the wire.

Making sure you have a good ground is essential for the fencer to function properly. High tensile wire carries energy effectively. Usually two strands are recommended for perimeter and one strand for internal fencing.

Current on a fence can be compared to water in a pipe.

The larger the pipe, the more water it can carry. Larger wire has less resistance to the current. A 12.5-gauge wire has about one-third the resistance of a 16-gauge wire. This means it will carry the current a greater distance under similar conditions. The lead-out wire from the energizer should be at least 12.5-gauge.

Polywire, polytape, 14-gauge wire and 16-gauge wire are suitable for temporary fencing.

Cattle must be trained to an electric fence for it to be an effective deterrent. Have a small field or paddock with a number of strands of electric, or one of the more permanent fences such as page wire with an offset electric wire.

Use this to train the cows, and especially calves to the reality that if they touch the fence they will get a shock. Once they realize that there is a painful consequence for touching the fence, this becomes implanted in their minds.

Psychologically they will view any wire with skepticism and shy away from approaching it, even if it is one strand.

This makes building temporary fence a relatively easy task of using pigtail posts and one strand wire to quickly build paddocks for rotational grazing.

One of the keys to a good electric fence is the effectiveness of the grounding system. To test for sufficient grounding, operate the energizer and short out the fence by laying a number of steel rods (or T-posts) on the wires at least 91 m (300 ft) away from the energizer. The voltmeter con-

sume infected feed. There are a number of mycotoxins that can be found in Ontario crops, and the one we discuss most often goes by a few names: deoxynivalenol, vomitoxin or DON. We typically have greater levels of DON when there are cool, wet conditions during pollination and grain fill.

Purpose: To assess use of a foliar fungicide such as Proline® on corn silage to reduce mycotoxins in the stored feed and impact on corn silage yield. This trial was completed in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Methods: Proline® fungicide was applied at the tasseling stage (VT) of corn on different farms in eastern Ontario in each of 2013, 2014 and 2015. At harvest, silage weights and moisture were measured. A fresh sample of silage was collected from which mycotoxin analysis was completed from each plot. All sites had a minimum of two replications of an untreated control and a Proline® fungicide treatment.

Image 1. Fungicide Application at VT Stage of Corn.

(Photo courtesy of John Nanne, Pakenham) All corn silage samples were analyzed for the following mycotoxins: • Aflatoxin B1 (ppb) • Fumonisin B1 (ppm) • Aflatoxin B2 (ppb) • Fumonisin B2 (ppm) • Aflatoxin G1 (ppb) • Ochratoxin A (ppm) • Aflatoxin G2 (ppb) • T-2 (ppm) • Deoxynivalenol (DON) (ppm) • HT-2 (ppm) • 3-Acetyl-Deoxynivalenol (ppm) • Zearalenone (ppm) • 15-Acetyl-Deoxynivalenol (ppm) Crop Advances: Field

Results: Figure 1. Polywire with pigtail posts makes it an easy to move interior fence.

Another thing electric fence can be used for is to extend the life of page wire or barb wire fencing. By offsetting the electric wire with an extender insulator, the cattle will get a shock prior to approaching the older fence to rub or push on. A good extender is 1.3 cm 2 cm (½ inch or ¾ inch) PVC pipe bent into a V and nailed to the post.

OMAFRA has an excellent fact sheet on different fencing systems. You can compare and choose the one that is best for you. As well, we have developed an interactive calculator, where you can put in the cost of fencing in your area. This will give you an accurate cost for your farm for each type of fencing.

But electric fencing will be the least expensive, most effective fence you can put up. It opens up pasture management to a new level that will keep your cattle safe and growing all summer long.

References: Farm Fencing Systems, OMAFRA Factsheet, Ontario.ca/livestock Publication 19, Pasture Production, OMAFRA Publication, Ontario.ca/livestock

Reducing Mycotoxins in Corn Silage with Application of Fungicides Scott Banks Emerging Crops Specialist/OMAFRA

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ungi that infect crop plants and produce mycotoxins can reduce grain quality and profits, but they can also affect the performance of livestock who con-

Toxin Analysis In each of the three years, the main mycotoxin present was Deoxynivalenol (DON). DON is produced by the fusarium mould fungus as in wheat and other cereals.

Other mycotoxins found but at minimum levels were 3Acetyl-Deoxynivalenol, 15-Acetyl-Deoxynivalenol, T-2, HT-2 and Zearalenone.

Table 1: 2013, 2014 & 2015 Summary of the Mycotoxin levels and Yield of Corn Silage Treated with Proline® Fungicide compared to Untreated.

Weather Conditions Weather conditions, primarily rainfall impact the growth of moulds and the resulting mycotoxins produced during pollination and grain fill. Figure 1 shows the per cent of normal rainfall for the months of July and August, of each year, respectively. The red circle indicates the area where the on-farm sites for this project were located. The above normal rainfall in August 2015 may be the reason for the highest DON levels in the check over the three years of this trial. In 2014, rainfall was above normal for July and although August 2014 shows below the normal rainfall, most of the rainfall came in the early part of August. In 2013, rainfall was normal to slightly below normal for July and about normal rainfall for August.

Summary: Mycotoxin reduction - Table 2 shows mycotoxin levels that livestock producers need to be concerned with in the total ration of which corn silage may make up a portion.

Even at ‘concern level’ of 0.56 ppm, research has found that animal performance can be reduced (Mold and mycotoxin Continued on page 14

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Wilson Farms’ open house provides good information to local farmers

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Kevin and Maria Wilson held the open house to promote new customers to utilize their grain elevator and to appreciate their current customers. Kevin Wilson asked three guest speakers to come to the open house to talk to the farmers about helping to make their lives a little easier.

The Wilson’s farm uses a very simple system in order to get their customers in and out in as little time as possible.

Shipments get weighed in, unloaded, and weighed out. The machines can fill a semi in a mere four minutes from the overhead shipping bin. “When farmers are in the field they need efficiency,” explained Maria Wilson.

Before the food was served and the speeches had started, there were a number of combines and tractors for guests to admire. Maria Wilson pointed out a particular combine that ran on a TERRA TRAC rather than a wheel – the first of its kind in their area. This was an interesting spectacle to many guests since the TERRA TRAC provides a much lower rate of compaction and better traction.

Compaction being an important issue for farmers to be aware of, Kevin Wilson asked his friend Marc-André Isabelle to participate as one of the day’s speakers. Isabelle is an instructor at McGill University on the MacDonald campus and teaches Farm Management and Technology. His talk on Wednesday covered tire

air-pressure, valves and traction, all of which must be properly balanced in order to protect the soil from compaction.

Field agronomist Sean Cochrane, a certified crop advisor for Dekalb, touched on soil health.

Cochrane’s position requires him to do 20 to 30 different open houses a year. Cochrane, along with Dekalb, shed light on the importance of managing nutrients, residue and nitrogen potency. The climate field view app is coming to Canada “within the year,” explained Cochrane. This app helps the farmer to determine rainfall information, monitor field health and risk ratings. Cochrane and his company test factors of farmland such as nitrogen and soil. The app can then provide “prescription planting in order to get the best yield.” Cochrane explained that while the app gives suggestions, there is still a lot of choice for the farmer. The genetic variations of the crops and farmlands will determine a few options for the farmer to consider –all of which is intended to give farmers the best yield each year.

Tammy Young shed some light on the subject of good yields and was concerned with helping farmers to be able to have good yields each year.

Young’s intent was to inform farmers how to plan the business and know costs, to “help farmers earn what they need in order to farm next year… instead of throwing in the towel.” Young explained that “paperwork is daunting” and time consuming; her approach makes things simple. Through an equation made available to the farmers present, Young uses acres, yield in bushels or tons and input costs matched against the farmers desired salary per acre in order to get the amount the farmer must sell their crop for per bushel or ton.

Young believes that “if you postpone your marketing decisions until the last bushel is made – your way behind the market curve.” Young was

adamant in expressing the need for farmers to “make conscious marketing decisions (and) control costs.”

Her presentation appealed to farmers who are afraid to sell in case the market value goes up the next day and farmers who sell and then have “sellers’ remorse” when they do not get the best price. Her equation implores farmers to forgo their fears about selling for too little and to sell for what they need, by knowing what they need.

Young wants “to help the farmers be proactive about making money.”

Thanks to Wilson Farms, guests were able to learn hands on how to improve their businesses.

All in all the day was informative for farmers, with good food, raffle prizes and interesting speakers. The Wilson Farms open house was a great way to show their appreciation and inspire new customers.

Photo top: The Wilson Farms crew stands in front of their TERRA TRAC equipped combine. From left, Kevin Wilson, Maria Wilson, Kent Taylor, Mitchell Lavigne, Chris Newton, Janice Duval and Gary Wilson.

Photo right: The three presenters from Wilson Farms open house stand before their crowd. From left, Marc-André Isabelle, Tammy Young and Sean Cochrane.

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Page 14 The AgriNews July, 2016 Continued from page 12 problems in livestock feeding, Department of Dairy and Animal Science, Pennsylvania State University).

In 2014, the untreated plots at the Pakenham and Renfrew sites had average DON levels above the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;concern levelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of 0.56 ppm (data not included in final report, see previous interim reports). Both these sites received above normal rainfall in August as opposed to the Douglas sites.

With the above normal rainfall it would be expected to have greater fusarium disease pressure, resulting in the higher levels of DON. Figure 1: Rainfall Percent of Normal for Jul/Aug 2013, 2014, 2015

www.agrinews.ca trial have been presented at several local Soil & Crop Improvement Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Annual Meetings in the fall of 2015. In addition to this report, articles with this information will be in the Ontario Soil & Crop Improvement Association CropTalk newsletter and the Field Crop News website.

Acknowledgements: Renfrew, Lanark and Ontario Soil & Crop Improvement Association â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Major Grant Project. Farm co-operators; Alex Briscoe, Bruce Hamilton, Des, Mike & Ed Enright.

John Nanne - Nandale Farms and Mark Foster - JockBrae Farms. Bayer CropScience provide the fungicide and Sean Cochrane and Bob Bowles - DEKALBÂŽ Seeds for assistance weighing off plots. OMAFRA Field Crop Technicians Victory Yuill, Anna Clarke, Katie Koenjer and Brianna Dracup.

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A In contrast, in 2013 it should be noted that 3 of the 5 sites had DON levels in the untreated plots below the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;concern levelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of 0.56 ppm (data not included in final report, see previous interim reports). These low levels may be due to the normal to below normal rainfall in July and August of 2013.

Table 2: Mycotoxin Level in Total Ration (Dry Matter) Overall the average reduction in DON between the untreated and ProlineÂŽ fungicide treated corn silage plots in 2013, 2014 and 2015 was approximately 66%. In research trials conducted by Dr. Art Schaafma et al, ProlineÂŽ fungicide resulted in up to a 50% reduction of DON in grain corn.

Silage Yields From Table 1, a modest silage yield increase due to the ProlineÂŽ fungicide of 2%, 1%, & 5% in 2013, 2014 and 2105, respectively, for an average yield increase of 4% was observed. Based on the value of corn silage of $35 per tonne and the cost of ProlineÂŽ fungicide of $32/acre + $10/ac application cost, a 1.2 tonnes per acre silage increase is required to breakeven. This does not include the value of improved animal performance from reducing the level of mycotoxins (DON).

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BREI is the leading professional association for BR+E, a fundamental strategy for economic sustainability and growth. It represents professionals in the economic development field from across the globe who educate, train, and promote best practices to increase economic activity and growth in both urban and rural areas.

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Resources

Electronic Bulletins and Newsletters Ag Business Update http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/busdev/news/inde x.html

Virtual Beef http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/beef/new s.html

Pork News and Views Newsletter http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/swine/ne ws.html

CropPest Ontario http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/field/news/n ews_croppest.html

CEPTOR - Animal Health News http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/ceptor/ne ws.html

ONVegetables (Vegetable Viewpoint) http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/hort/news/ne ws_vegview.html

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Power Show kicks off Vintage Iron season

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VITEO is dedicated to preserving and promoting the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farm and rural heritage and artifacts.

While members come from various backgrounds, most are farmers with large collections of antique machinery.

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With miniature in hand, VITEO President Barry Dean takes part in the Cumberland Power Show tractor parade.

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place May 27 at the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum. VITEO uses the event as its home show where members are invited to set up their latest acquisitions.

The 2016 show occurred on a perfect Sunday and included demonstrations of steam power, blacksmithing, fur and leather crafts, a tractor parade, breakfast, lunch and musical entertainment.

VITEO president Barry Dean called the latest edition a success. While it would be great to attract more members of the general public to the show, the museum site is a perfect place for members to come together.

Next up on the VITEO calendar is the summer barbecue July 10, to be held this year at the Osgoode Township Museum, Vernon. Other events will follow including displays Continued on page 19

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IPM 2015 wraps up in Finch

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Without doubt, the 2015 International Plowing Match and Rural Exposition held last September in North Stormont was not only successful in bringing thousands to Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry but it

demonstrated once again the strength and commitment to excellence of local residents.

That commitment to excellence resulted in a legacy fund of $385,000 dollars being raised.

Winchester & District Memorial Hospital, the Glengarry Memorial Hospital in Alexandria and the Cornwall Community Hospital each received $100,000. Additionally, the 42 committees and 15 directors received $501,000 respectively to donate to the community organization of their choice with a number of service clubs receiving

donations.

As Chair Jim Brownell thanked everyone for their commitment, dedication and hard work for ensuring that the third IPM held in the United Counties was one of the best ever, volunteers enjoyed a light lunch, a chance to chat with friends and an opportunity to celebrate. As the banners are taken down for the last time and this event moves into the history books, it is certain to remain an indelible memory in the minds of the volunteers and residents who experienced it. Well done SDG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; where Ontario began!

IPM donates to WDMH

Winchester & District Memorial Hospital was the recipient of $100,000 from the 2015 IPM Legacy Fund. From left, WDMH Foundation member Cindy Peters, 2015 IPM Chair Jim Brownell, WDMH Foundation Director Kristen Casselman, and WDMH CEO Cholly Boland. Peters pointed out the donation was â&#x20AC;&#x153;such a generous gift, it will make a great impact towards patient care.â&#x20AC;?

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The amount of rain in the forecast will do little to reverse the trend of deepening drought.

Rainfall recorded at Kemptville indicates a moderate drought severity had already been reached in the southern parts of

Eastern Ontario. However, the drought severity nearer the Ottawa River was still minor in early June but also expected to reach moderately severe status by early July.

Flows in the Rideau River at Ottawa are 15 per cent of normal for the time of year. The present flow on the Jock River is less than what is typically seen during the annual lowest flow period in early September. Larger tributary

streams are about six per cent of normal and many small streams are intermittent or dry. Aquatic habitat is becoming limited for all species.

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Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Codes of Practice are nationally developed guidelines for the care and handling of farm animals. They serve as the foundation for ensuring farm animals are cared for using sound management and welfare practices that promote animal health and well-being. Codes are used as educational tools, reference materials for regulations, and the foundation for industry animal care assessment programs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Code of Practice supports the sustainability of Canadian poultry indus-

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tries and the success of farmers,â&#x20AC;? said Vernon Froese, poultry farmer and Chair of the Code Development Committee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stakeholder commitment is the key to ensuring that quality animal care standards are established and implementedâ&#x20AC;?

NFACCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Code development process is a uniquely collaborative approach that ensures credibility and transparency through scientific rigour, stakeholder collaboration, and consistency.

Updates to the poultry Code were led by a 15-person Code committee comprised of poultry farmers, animal welfare and enforcement representatives, researchers, hatcheries, transporters, processors, veterinarians, and government representatives.

Aiding in their work was a five-person scientific committee that included research and veterinary expertise in poultry behaviour, health and welfare. A public comment period was held in the fall of 2015 to allow the public and all stakeholders to provide

input. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Code process provides an important opportunity for advancing farm animal welfare policy in Canada,â&#x20AC;? said poultry welfare expert Dr. Ian Duncan, representing the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies on the Code Committee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A step forward has been taken with the completion of this Code.â&#x20AC;?

Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Codes of Practice are a powerful tool for meeting rising consumer, marketplace and societal expectations relative to farm animal welfare.

Codes support responsible animal care practices and keep everyone involved in farm animal care and handling on the same page.

The poultry Code is the eighth Code of Practice updated through NFACCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Code development process.

For more information on the Codes of Practice and NFACCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Code development process visit www.nfacc.ca. The new poultry Code is available

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While water conservation is recommended for everyone in the watershed as a normal practice, it is less critical in the urban area of Ottawa that is served by a water system that draws from the Ottawa River.

Those who have permits for taking water from surface or groundwater sources are encouraged to reduce their actual taking as much as

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Municipalities may invoke water use bylaws and residents should find out what bylaws are in effect in their municipalities regarding water use as well as outdoor fires.

Conservation authorities continue to monitor conditions and communicate with water managers throughout the area. Updates are issued regularly when forecast weather indicates a significant change.

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Power show Continued from page 15 and demonstrations at farm fairs and power shows.

Prominent among displays at the Heritage Power Show May 27 was one recalling last summer’s Guinness Book of World Records win for most working threshing mills gathered in one place.

The display was set up

by VITEO Vice-president Francois Latour. While the run for the threshing record that Latour organized took place almost 10 months ago, it’s far from forgotten.

In fact, suspense associated with the record is building once again. On the day of the Cumberland power show, Latour hosted a TV crew from Quebec trying to capture the continuing magic.

The mustering of the mills occurred Aug. 15 as part of the St. Albert Curd Festival. The 111 tractor propelled mills that kept operating continuously for 15 minutes easily broke the existing record of 41 set by the Old Tyme Harvest and Hunger

The AgriNews July, 2016 Page 19 Festival in Langenburg, Sask.

Latour and his yellowshirted helpers became local heroes. Their success led to a book, video, a commemorative pitchfork, and has so far collected about $25,000 for breast cancer research. There was a limited run of 250 forks, Latour explained, with about 50 remaining; they sell for $50 each, with half the money going to the cancer cause.

High drama at St. Albert wasn’t restricted to the threshing field. Leading up to the event, Latour’s beloved wife Suzanne was losing a valiant battle with breast cancer; she passed the same day the threshing results were confirmed.

It hasn’t taken long for Latour’s record to be challenged. Back at St. Albert, as soon as the results were known, representatives of Harvesting Hope in Austin, Man., which is geared to helping end world hunger, stepped up and announced they’d take a run at the new record in 2016.

For a while, Latour and his supporters shrugged off the threat. It’s one thing to say you’re going for the

Doug Thompson seeks PC nomination

by Candice Vetter AgriNews Staff Writer REELY – RETiRED OTTawa COunCiLLOR DOuG ThOmpsOn is sEEkinG ThE OnTaRiO pROGREssivE COnsERvaTivE nOminaTiOn

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“Without a doubt, I can say I am dedicated to public service and feel passionate about representing our community at the provincial level,” Thompson said. “If I am chosen as...candidate...and succeed in the next provincial election, I look forward to serving your interests at Queen’s Park.”

Thompson has shown his Tory colours before when campaigning for MPP Lisa MacLeod in the past.

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threshing record; it’s quite another thing to round up more than 111 working mills and all of the tractor and manpower that goes with it.

But rumours have drifted in from the west that the Harvesting Hope crowd just might be able to pull it all together in time for its July 31 festival, with proceeds going to the

Canadian Foodgrains Bank and the Manitoba Agricultural Museum.

While so far only about 60 threshers have been registered, that number could be doubled by show time.

“It’ll be difficult for them,” Latour observed, recalling his many months spent wrangling threshers together from across Ontario and Quebec.

Doug Thompson “I place a high premium on loyalty,” said Joe Varner, former campaign manager.

“Given that Doug’s community service and activism are unmatched in this nomination race, he has earned my support.” New boundaries are being adopted and come into effect for the 2018 election. The new riding stretches from Stittsville to Boundary Road encompassing Riverside South/Findlay Creek, Rideau-Goulbourn Continued on page 21

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A dairy good year

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Porteous markets herself to the schools by sending emails describing what her message is all about.

Teachers can choose from five different presentation topics, including dairy farming, dairy goodness, careers in the dairy industry, processing, and technology. The class is approximately 45 minutes long and is part of the smart board curriculum, making it easy for the teachers and kids to get involved.

Porteous’ area includes bilingual and French language schools, and while she admitted to being rusty, Porteous always tries to incorporate some French

into every presentation. By asking each class what their French language proficiency levels are, she can then proceed with the proper amount of French and English.

Porteous noticed early on that the students formed more meaningful connections with the content when they saw images and heard stories about Porteous’ own farm. Porteous and her husband’s farm consist of 400 acres of both owned and rented land and they milk the cows three times daily.

On top of this Porteous does her dairy education and is a 4-H volunteer. She admitted to being a very busy woman, a state that she thoroughly enjoys.

Porteous’ busy lifestyle compliments her outgoing and vibrant personality. It is easy to understand why she makes a good educator since her genuine friendliness and her knowledge of her trade resonates well with her students.

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“What kind of product does a dairy farm produce? A fruit farm? A vegetable farm? A chicken farm?”

Porteous said she enjoys watching the students realize that a chicken farm produces both chickens and eggs. Once she has asked these questions and made the students realize that everything they are eating starts on a farm, Porteous challenges them to “test themselves the next time they are at the grocery store with mom and dad.”

Porteous said that this way her students can see the physical outcome of farming and it may put the importance of farming into perspective.

This technique also applies to her presentation when she provides pictures of her own farm. While looking at aerial photos of Ayrporte Farms, Porteous asks the kids to figure out where the silo and the barn are located, then say what is in them. Porteous recalled an amusing anecdote when a number of her

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students thought that it was Porteous who lived in the barn.

Porteous does face some challenges, however. When asking her classes about the dairy processing, her students have said they believe that during processing there are hormones and chemicals put into the milk.

Porteous must do her best to dispel these myths and explain the importance of the blue cow stamp on dairy products. She does this by having her students compare two dairy labels.

The students must identify the differences and learn that the blue cow seal means 100 per cent natural Canadian dairy.

When facing challenges with vegan students, Porteous ensures that she does her best to make connections. Porteous explained that when she speaks with a student directly she identifies “a question, a comment or a connection.” If a vegan student identifies themselves in her class, Porteous will explain how her own farm produces soybeans as well as dairy. Those soybeans then travel to Japan to be

Tracy Porteous stands in front of the barn on her farm with her son’s 4-H heifer from this year named Ayrporte Valentino Cerise – a jersey born on Oct. 24 last year.

Sawyer Helmer photo made into tofu, tofu being an import nutritional source for vegans. This way the student can still have a personal connection with farmers.

In order to relate with her classes on a modern level, Porteous created the phenomena of the “F-elfie.”

The F-elfie is a farm selfie.

“Farmers don’t take selfies, they take F-elfies,” chuckled Porteous. Porteous’ favourite F-elfie is one she took with a new calf on her farm, only three minutes

after delivering the new born.

When asked about some of her favourite moments of the year, Porteous began by describing a two-day stint at Roxmore Public School.

She was asked to come and make ice cream with each class for the healthy picnic lunch. The process takes approximately 15 minutes and was a big hit since students were required to massage the milk.

The making of ice cream Continued on page 21

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Dairy Continued from page 20 and butter was a popular attraction for Porteous’ presentation and she would often bring crackers for the class to test their creations.

Porteous would then have the students use descriptive words to express the flavours they were tasting.

Another favourite moment of Porteous’ was at Bishop MacDonell Catholic School. Her presentation was to be held in the library and as she entered, Porteous saw masses of cow paraphernalia set up along the bookshelves and counters.

There was even a welcome cow sitting on a chair holding a cow book. Her presentation turned out to be a perfect moment for the teacher to put the cow figures into

Thompson Continued from page 19 Ward and Osgoode Ward.

In media release, Thompson described the riding as having, “composition similar to that of the City of Ottawa, with a blend of urban development, rural villages, rich farmland and a strong aggregate resource component.”

Thompson is currently chair of South Nation Conservation Authority, a director with Conservation

The AgriNews July, 2016 Page 21 use and as Porteous was leaving, the teacher gave her a cow angel figurine and said to Porteous “you are our cow angel.”

A junior student who wondered if she spoke to her cows posed Porteous’ most memorable question.

“Absolutely, everyday,” responded Porteous.

Porteous recalls the looks on the students’ faces as she explained how each cow responds to their own names. A second student eagerly replied that “it’s okay to talk to your cows, I talk to my dog all the time!”

Porteous loves this kind of positive interaction.

These sort of moments, when students and teachers find themselves connecting with Porteous and getting involved in learning about dairy farming, have Porteous confident that her message is getting across. “I Ontario, a member of the Rideau Corridor Landscape Study, a member of the Rideau Quarry and Springhill Landfill public liaison committees, of the Leitrim Wetland Advisory Committee, the Greely Lions, the Greely Legion, and is a director of the Ottawa Carleton Plowmen’s Association, the Greely Business Association and the Metcalfe Agricultural Society. He was also Public Relations Chair for the 2015 International Plowing Match held in Finch last fall.

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am making a difference,” Porteous said. Over the year, Porteous has presented in 108 classrooms equalling 2,048 students and has done four special presentations to seniors or 4H groups, equalling 469 people.

Porteous’ message is reaching a lot of people and it will continue to do so.

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Three tie-stall milking robots at Frederic Farm

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After carefully analysing all available robotic milking systems and their implications, Fredette has concluded that Milkomax’ Tie-Stall robot is the best solution for long term success.

Choosing the project with the lowest investment cost minimises the risk of a high debt to revenue ratio. With economic conditions being hard to predict, Fredette sees the importance of

keeping financial risks to a minimum: “The Tie-Stall milking robots will give me the best profit margin per cow. The resulting cash flow will make it much easier for me to transfer the business to the next generation.”

In his opinion, the key to a successful dairy farm is to manage production costs closely, while never sacrificing heard health, comfort and care. “With Milkomax’s Tie-Stall AMS, my cows will be pampered every day.

They will be seen individually three to four times a day, which is the only way to monitor individually their health and eating habits.”

Fredette concluded by saying: “These robots will greatly help with herd management so I can respond faster, no matter what my cows need. The result is happier cows, and happier cows are more productive cows. Staying in a tie-stall is the best way to minimise injuries due to animal competition, hoof infections and

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lameness. We are investing in better quality of life… for our animals and for us!”

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The local Ottawa Carleton Plowing Match will be held at the same location on Sat,, Aug. 27.

The four-day challenge will include VIP and media plowing, social events and a tour of Ottawa, wrapping things up with an awards banquet on Saturday evening.

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According to Jackie Pemberton of the Dundas Federation of Agriculture, the position of the Ontario Federation was provided

by Peter Jeffries who indicated â&#x20AC;&#x153;they have no position on parcel size and feels that this determination should be made at the local level.â&#x20AC;? Pemberton

invited McDonald to attend the June 1 meeting of the DFA and provide information to members on this subject.

The 40.5 hectares (or 100 acres) minimum lot size recommended by OMAFRA is contained in The Green Belt Plan, an integral part of The Green Belt Act, which came into effect in late 2004 to protect agricultural lands and natural resources in the areas surrounding the Greater Toronto Area reputed to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;one of the fastest growing regions in North Americaâ&#x20AC;?.

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For the second year in a row, All Things Food held their Local Food Challenge with the announcement made as Local Food Week in Ontario (June 6 to 10) concluded.

The Local Food Challenge, which runs between Aug. 12 to 28, provides residents of Stormont,

Dundas and Glengarry, Cornwall and Prescott Russell with the opportunity to discover local food sources such as community gardens, farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s markets or local food programs, as well as sharing recipes, tips or experiences through social media.

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by Aug. 24. Rendek said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you are a local food business, program, or event organizer that grows, features, uses or sells products from locally sourced ingredientsâ&#x20AC;? to register as a partner on the website which will enable â&#x20AC;&#x153;immediate access to our marketing toolsâ&#x20AC;?.

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Celebrating a great AG SHSM year!

Celebrating were the graduating Grade 12 class, the current Grade 11 class and new Grade 10 students for next year. Students in the photo are (standing in front) Christine Idlout, Kayla McMillan, Cullen Thompson, Bethany Puddy, and Teachers Andrew Whitton and Ray Bougie; middle row, from left, Teacher Kelly Durant, Chantal Puenter, Lynnette Klein Boonschate, Jessica Harrison, Walker Baldwin, Kyle Fetterly, Jared Hutchinson, Dylan Burleigh, Jeremy Gutknecht, Jaclyn Crump, Kim Roberts and Andrea Koch; back from left, Jacob Centen, Emily Beach, Austin Chatten, Joey Benoit, Brandon Scheepers, Rhyce Sherrer, Kyle Dejong, Jared Schoenfeld, Kyle Findlay, Shane Rodney, Ben Roberts, Bobby Walker, Kyle Backes, Sawyer Vanden Bosch, Thomas Gutknecht, Tyson Sherrer and Avery Holmes.

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Teachers Kelly Durant and Ray Bougie along with some Grade 12 students set up the barbecue. The group got donations from Winchester’s Greg’s Quality Meats and Foodland (both of Winchester) and Cochrane’s Dairy (Russell) and had a good feast. The Ag Specialist High Skill Major program has proven successful for participating students as they prepare to go to college, university or right into the workforce.

Durant added if there are any Grade 10 students looking to get an education in agriculture or related industries, they can do so by calling her at 613-448-2328, ext. 4716, to discuss the possibility.

Girls and tractors

Lynnette Klein Boonschate (left) of Hallville brought this huge John Deere tractor to school on Fri., June 17, as part of the North Dundas District High School’s Agriculture Specialist High Skill Major celebration and barbecue.

Chantal Puenter joined her atop the tire on the nice warm spring day.

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Farmers showcase food products at Ottawa City Hall Left: Randa Kiwan staffs her farmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s booth at Food Aid Day. Kiwan Farms, her family business, is open to the public. Right: Jocelyne and Sophie Garland of the Garland Sugar Shack near Vars sold sweet maple syrup products at Food Aid Day in Ottawa on June 2.

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The event ran through the morning and into early afternoon on the square in front of Ottawa City Hall on Laurier St. with Stanleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Olde Maple Lane Farm providing breakfast

and The Works gourmet burger restaurants providing lunch. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our first goal was $100,000,â&#x20AC;? said coorganizer Wyatt McWilliams. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re now in our twelfth year. itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a team effortâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;with animals, volunteers, the Lions Club, the restaurants, mechanical contractors, musicians, and, of course, the farmers and vendors.â&#x20AC;?

Attendance was not as great as in some years, mostly due to rain off and on throughout the morning, but those there enjoyed the music, food and booths showcasing some of rural Ottawaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best products.

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Ontario’s rich food New location for Farmers’ Market in Eganville basket celebrated E – in tHE jUnE issUE oF AgriNews, it was rEPortEd tHE EGanviLLE FarmErs’ markEt woULd GanviLLE

by Pat Jilesen, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Special to AgriNews UELPH – Food continUEs to bE a Hot toPic. and it’s morE tHan jUst aboUt its noUrisHmEnt. tHErE’s a constant, and GrowinG, convErsation aboUt How Food is Grown, wHErE it’s soUrcEd, wHat it’s madE From and wHo is markEtinG it. Food is dominatinG oUr cULtUrE, bUt tHat’s notHinG nEw For ontario FarmErs wHo work EvEry day to Grow and ProdUcE FrEsH, saFE and HEaLtHy Food.

For the third year in a row, the first full week of June was dedicated to celebrating local food in Ontario.

Farmers and local food lovers enjoyed Ontario’s bounty during Local Food Week from June 6-12 (see photos of Food Aid in Ottawa on page 26). In Ontario, we grow and raise 200 different food commodities – that’s a big food basket to celebrate.

When we talk about buying local, it’s not just a popular food trend. Buying local means choosing nutritious, fresh food grown close to home – and supporting your neighbouring farmers, friends and the local economy.

The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) takes food seriously too. OFA recently launched Six by Sixteen, a food literacy initiative to teach young people how to plan and prepare six nutritious and locally sourced meals by the time they are 16 years old. OFA, along with the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), identified the importance of food literacy in the National Food Strategy, a vision for food and agriculture in Canada that is meant to guide policy development in the food system. Six by Sixteen is intended to strengthen food literacy in our province. OFA strongly believes food literacy contributes to lifelong well-being, a sustainable health-care system and supports our agri-food sector.

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markets, Eganville Farmers’ Market also reserves limited space for occasional vendors who only have excess products to sell from time to time.

vendors and sell their homemade or homegrown products.

More details are on the website www.eganvillefarmersmarket.com and on their Facebook page.

“Several new vendors have signed up and space is now available for occasional vendors which will keep the market varied and interesting,” said Sauve.

The market runs from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays from June 10 until Thanksgiving weekend.

The market offers special events as well. On July 15, the market will offer the Backwoods Market, with a focus on products for activities like logging, camping, hunting and fishing. July 29 is Junior Vendors’ Day, when anyone aged 18 and younger has the opportunity, free of charge, to join the regular

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British Home Children in agricultural history

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techniques to these child emigrants.

This little known part of our Canadian agricultural history is being showcased at the Aultsville Train Station near Upper Canada Village this fall. On selected weekends in August and September, visitors to the

Aultsville Train Station will have the opportunity to see the role the children played on the farms as well as in the cities of our nation. For more information on this and other aspects of this story see http://www.onteastbritishhomechildfamily.com

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Enbridge and first responders hold public info session on oil safety

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employees and local emergency personnel is an important safety consideration.

Ken Hall, Enbridge spokesman, mentioned that 2.6 million barrels of oil are safely delivered each day with a 99.99 per cent safety record with the importance of safety, and public expectations of safety, demonstrated by the expenditure in this regard

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Jus-Jellin, a beer jelly product, was on display at The Great Canadian Cheese Festival with creators Terry Couglin and Lorna Fyfe. With such a passion for their new product you will see Jus-Jellin everywhere soon.

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This valuable partnership between 4-H Canada and FCC helps to create meaningful opportunities for agricultural and rural youth. FCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s continued involvement with organizations furthering positive dialogue around agriculture, such as Agriculture More Than Ever (agriculturemorethanever.ca) and other initiatives, provides youth in programs such as 4-H with the resources and opportunities to take pride in being part of such an important industry and dynamic community.

With FCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ongoing support of 4-H Canada through the FCC 4-H Club Fund, and with exciting new initiatives like the upcoming Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Agriculture Day (Feb. 16, 2017), the future of agriculture in Canada looks bright.

For more information on the FCC 4-H Club Fund, visit: 4-hcanada.ca/fcc4hclubfund or for a list of the 2015 FCC 4-H Club Fund recipients see4-h-canada.ca/sites/default/files/f cc_4-h_club_fund_recipients_2015.pdf

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Lead, Property.

Blom bought the property at the corner of County Road 1 and Van Camp Road as a special present for his wife. Since then, the family has enjoyed it recreationally, including for picnics, fishing and hiking.

A sugar shack on the land was used until the 1980s, firewood was cut annually, and snowmobilers have ridden the trail during the winter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was obtained as part of the SNC Land Securement Strategy,â&#x20AC;?

Hendry explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an ecologically significant property which will benefit from active management and protection of its natural history features.â&#x20AC;?

Hendry described the treed site as upland hardwood with remnant old growth forest characteris-

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The South Nation Conservation Authority recently acquired property from the Blom family at the corner of County Road 1 and Vancamp Road. Dignitaries and family members taking part in the ribbon cutting included Jim Hendry, SNC Team Lead, Property; M.P. Guy Lauzon, Stormontâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Dundas-South Glengarry; Bill Smirle, Past-Chair, SNC Board of Directors; John Blom (centre; cutting the ribbon); Blom family members; Lawrence Levere, SNC Board of Directors; Mayor Eric Duncan, Township of North Dundas; and Deputy Mayor Gerry Boyce, Township of North Dundas.

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tics; he noted that some trees on the site may be upwards of 300 years old.

Selling or donating forested land to SNC is becoming a more popular option among residents in the jurisdiction, he added.

The Blom Property and similar sites are open to the public. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Family members appreciate that their favourite pieces of land will be maintained in their natural state, and improved upon. We always recognize and value their contribution in creating a lasting legacy.â&#x20AC;?

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From left, Doug Thompson, Chair, SNC Board of Directors; Guy Desjardins, Mayor, Clarence-Rockland; Micaela Hadley, SNC Property and Approvals Assistant; Cheyene Ramsey, SNC Forestry Technician; Luc Lalonde, JML Development Inc; Dominic Drapeau, SNC Forestry Student; Mathieu Leblanc, SNC Team Lead, Approvals; Dennis O`Grady, SNC General Manager/SecretaryTreasurer; Jean-Marc Lalonde, JML Development Inc; and Mesha Sagram, SNC Stewardship Student. The group poses for a photo after a long day of tree planting in the village of Hammond.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST, 6TH - 10:00 A.M. The property of

WAYNE MCMANN 120 Wilson Rd., (Tiny Twp.) Midland, ON From Midland at Hwy. 93 go west on Cty. Rd. 25 to Wilson Rd., then north. See Signs!

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Terms: Cash, Cheque with I.D., Visa & MasterCard!

NO INTERAC/DEBIT AVAILABLE TODAY! Lunch Available

Sale Managed & Sold by:

No Reserve

KevinT:Barker Auctions Ltd. 705-374-4478 C: 705-878-2947 Web: www.kevinbarkerauctions.com Vendor: Wayne McMann 705-526-7102

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20TH - 10:00 A.M. The property of

DICK & ANN LYNCH 1399 Asphodel Line 6, Hastings, ON

& the Estate of the late

799 Baseline Rd., S., Elmvale (Tiny), ON From Midland take Cty Rd. 25 west to Baseline Rd. then south or, from Elmvale take Cty Rd., 27 north to Baseline Rd. then left. See Signs!

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of farm machinery!

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& the Estate of the late

KEITH WOOD

Lunch Available

AUCTION SALE

From Hastings go west on Cty Rd 2 to 6th Line, then south. See Signs!

FRED BEEMER 1093 Concession Rd. D & E, Ramara, ON From Sebright on the Monck Rd., go north on Cty. Rd. 6 to Concession D & E. See Signs!

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Respectfully no pets allowed!

Terms: Cash, Cheque with I.D., Visa, MasterCard & Interac!

Lunch Available

Web: www.kevinbarkerauctions.com Vendors - Dick & Ann Lynch: 705-740-3292

AUCTION SALE Of farm equipment & tools

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER, 17TH 10:00 A.M. The property of

KATHY RODDY & the Estate of the late

GLENN RODDY

PLAN TO ATTEND! - NO BUYERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PREMIUM!

Terms: Cash, Cheque with I.D., Visa, MasterCard & Interac!

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Sale Managed & Sold by:

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Kevin Barker Auctions Ltd. T: 705-374-4478 C: 705-878-2947 Web: www.kevinbarkerauctions.com Vendor: Marjorie Beemer 705-833-2610

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Owner(s), Auctioneer & Staff are not responsible for any injury, accident or any loss in connection with the Auction Sale. All verbal announcements take precedence over any prior print advertising! Respectfully no pets allowed!

Sale Managed & Sold by:

411 Chambers Rd., City of Kawartha Lakes, ON From Cambray Rd. go east on Cty Rd. 9 to Killarney Bay Rd., go north (left) to Chambers Rd., proceed west (left). See Signs!

Sale includes a NH TS 100 4x4 diesel cab tractor with Q960 loader plus Alo 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122; material bucket and 2 prong bale spear (4 sets of rear remotes, 16 speed with power reverser, 5683 hrs 100 hp), MF 275 diesel tractor with Sims cab 5650 hrs, 65 hp, David Brown 990 o/s diesel tractor has front end loader with 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; material bucket, 60 hp, David Brown 1212 o/s diesel tractor 5233 hrs, JD 468 round baler with mega wide pickup, silage kit, kicker, trac monitor, string tie (done less than 1000 bales), Kvernland 7581 3 pth bale wrapper with loading arm plus 8 boxes of 750 mm x 1500 wrap selling separate, NH 479 haybine, NH 67 square baler, NH 1012 self loading square bale wagon, Kvernland 881 3 pth 4/16â&#x20AC;? plow, Cockshutt 251 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; disc, 3 pth 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; cultivator ZLWK Âż QJHU KDUURZV VHFWLRQV Ă&#x20AC; H[ KDUURZV GUXP ODQG UROOHU 0) run seed drill with 3 boxes, Int 315 cab gas combine with 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; grain head, AC EHOW GULYHQ JUDLQ EORZHU DV LV &DOVD Âż HOG VSUD\HU SWK JDO ZLWK 28â&#x20AC;&#x2122; boom), McKee 520 snow blower, round bale feeders, antique R.A. Lister 5 hp pump, old corn silage belt driven cutter, assortment of hand, power and farm related tools and items, plus much more!

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Terms: Cash, Cheque with I.D., Visa, MasterCard & Interac!

Lunch Available

Sale Managed & Sold by:

No Reserve

Sale Managed & Sold by:

KevinT:Barker Auctions Ltd. 705-374-4478 C: 705-878-2947

Kevin Barker Auctions Ltd.

Web: www.kevinbarkerauctions.com Vendor: Rick Weiher 705-879-0150

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Call to use herbicide on phragmites

by Candice Vetter AgriNews Staff Writer ntario — EarLiEr tHis

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ontario PHraGmitEs workinG GroUP startEd a PEtition on tHE PEtition wEbsitE cHanGE.orG, askinG tHE

GovErnmEnt oF ontario to aPProvE EssEntiaL HErbicidEs to controL PHraGmitEs, bEttEr known as PamPas Grass, and to ramP UP action and PoLicy to dEaL witH tHis HiGHLy invasivE Grass.

Although the petition is now closed, the call to the government to try this method of potentially slowing the spread of the species of phragmites not native to this area, Biologist Fred Schueler, Ph.D., of Bishop’s Mills, supports the petition and the use of herbicides, because of the potential for Ontario marshes, “turning into northern New Jerseys — a process which is frighteningly underway at Long Point already — not to mention making more room for native vegetation.”

He says, “For one of the most conspicuous problems in Ontario, it’s pitiful how few signatures this petition got — this may be because conservationists’ gut reactions are anti-herbicide, but nothing else works for a colony of phragmites that's bigger than a couple of metres, and it does work because the herbicide can take out an entire clonal colony — there's no seedbank to come back. The established practices from the United States include planting native vegetation as replacements when big stands are taken out, and patrolling the sprayed areas in the years afterwards for surviving shoots.”

But he cautions that herbicides are not the total solution, and that policy encouraging research into other control methods is necessary. “There are complications where the phragmites have spread into the woods (e.g., along the Dwyer Hill Road, County Rd. 20 near East Oxford, and Montreal, and Old Highway 16 (County Rd. 44) north of Kemptville.

We in the east tend to see invasive phragmites as a roadside grass, but south and west of here it really

takes over wetlands and natural shorelines, most spectacularly eating up the breeding ponds of the major Canadian Fowler’s toad population at Long Point. Ontario (and Quebec) need tools and policies to deal with this.

Mowing (especially without removal of the nutrients in the cut biomass) doesn’t remove the stands, it just sets them back.

Because the native and invasive types are so closely related, there’s no prospect of biocontrol of the invasives. In the United States, where the problem is worse and older (hence the subspecies English name “The grass that ate New Jersey”), there are methods for spreading herbicide and restoring habitats, and this petition is asking for prompter action by regulators than there has been in the past.”

Schueler gives a more detailed assessment of the situation (written before the suggestion of herbicides, in the comments at http://karstaddailypaintings.blogspot.ca/2011/10/a utumn-phragmites-oil-oncanvas-12-x-16.html Like many invasive species, phragmites are usually spread by human activity, as was the case on the North Augusta Road at the Long Swamp Fen when the municipality replaced a culvert in 2009. Later, the municipality and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources tried to suppress the colony by digging it up and removing its soil, but, says Schueler, “The rhizomes were deeper than they dug, and the stand has come back — a demonstration of the futility of mechanical control.”

The website of the Ontario Phragmites Working Group says the species is phragmites australis, subspecies australis, and it is the Common Reed of Europe. The plumeheaded grass spreads from places disturbed by people into a wide diversity of habitats including wet and dry roadsides, disturbanceopened forests, old fields and wetlands, displacing many native species.

“It arrived in the U.S. about 1910 and by 1960 had spread to New York, along the southern shores of Lake Ontario, and to Pennsylvania and Ohio, along Lake Erie’s shore-

line, and then into southern Michigan and then southwestern Ontario,” says the website. “The first introduced specimen collected in Eastern Ontario was taken in 1976 near Manotick, where it was growing along Highway 16.”

Phragmites spread when the seeds or plant fragments are moved by earthmoving equipment or along streams or beaches. Once established, it spreads by underground rhizomes and by surface stolons. It can spread very quickly. The website says a stand on Cooper Road in Limerick Forest went from 10 m to 68 m in 17 years.

Once established, the stands are so dense almost nothing else will grow, its fallen leaves cover the soil and it depletes the soil of nitrogen.

Native plants are phragmites australis subspecies americanus. Stands of natives are less dense and have other plants growing among them, they have rhizomes less than 15 mm in diameter, and show a red or purplish colour on the upper portions of the sections (internodes) of their lower stems, which are smooth, unlike the rough texture and yellowish colour of the lower stems of the invaders. The seedhead parts of natives are larger than 4.2 mm, while the invaders are smaller.

“There’s little enough one can do to conserve the natives in landscapes dominated by the invaders,” says Schueler, but he outlines methods anyway.

“We’ve known of the difference between the kinds for less than a decade, the natives are decorative, their open stands do benefit wildlife, they’d be just as useful as the invaders in waste treatment lagoons, and dispersal is the limiting step in their spread.

Disturbed soil and roadsides can be patrolled for invasive shoots, and newly constructed ponds and wetlands can be inoculated with native phragmites to pre-empt invaders, so maybe a modest investment in recognition and favouritism could sustain the natives into the future.”

For more on identification, see http://www.invasiveplants.net/phragmites/morphology.asp from Cornell University.

Invasive phragmites

This painting by naturalist, artist and Canadian Geographic Citizen Scientist of the Year, Aleta Karstad, illustrates the invasive species of phragmites moving into Eastern Ontario. Biologist Fred Schueler, who with Karstad, his wife, has been conducting research and recording observations in this area for over 30 years, supports a herbicide treatment of the non-native species, also known as the grass that ate New Jersey. Other paintings of the team’s observations can be seen (and new ones purchased) at http://karstaddailypaintings.blogspot.ca Courtesy Karstad photo

Careless hunting results in fine and suspension

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ErtH – a PakEnHam man Has bEEn FinEd and sUsPEndEd From HUntinG For two

yEars For carELEss HUntinG. Robert Warren pleaded guilty to careless hunting and was fined $1,000. Additionally, his hunting licence was revoked and he cannot apply for another licence for two years. Warren also pleaded guilty to hunting deer during the closed season and unlawfully hunting at night, for which he received suspended sentences.

The court heard that on Nov. 22, 2015, a Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry conservation officer responded to a call on the ministry’s TIPS line about careless hunting in the Pakenham area. After investigating, with help from the ministry’s canine unit, it was determined that Warren had killed a deer after dark while trespassing on private property.

The ministry reminds the public that laws regarding firearms are in place for the protection of hunters and the general public.

Justice of the Peace Jacques Desjardins heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, Perth, on June 7, 2016.

To report a natural resources violation, call the MNR TIPS line at 1-877-847-7667 toll-free any time or contact your local ministry office during regular business hours. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Farmers’ mental health, new study

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UnivErsity oF GUELPH. Stress, anxiety, depression, emotional exhaustion and burnout are all higher among farmers than among other groups, especially among Canadian farmers.

Andria Jones-Bitton, a professor in the Dept. of Population Medicine, analyzed more than 1,100 responses nationwide.

“Some of the producer comments leave little doubt about the impact their job and culture is having on them,” she said. She is building a team to create, deliver and evaluate a program for farmers to train people to recognize and respond to mental distress, and reduce stigma around mental health issues in the agricultural sector.

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Page 40 The AgriNews July, 2016

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“... works best, and it works quickly.”

— Jimmy Perreault

Jimmy, Mario and Lynda Perreault in 2013 with matriarch Vieux Saule Allen Dragonfly EX 94 2E 29* (3rd dam of the bull Flame).

Photo by Randy Blodgett

VIEUX SAULE HOLSTEINS, Saint-Esprit, Quebec Mario, Lynda and Jimmy Perreault 60 cows 11,550 kg 4.6F 3.5P SCC 135,000 MASTER BREEDER “We have been using Udder Comfort™ for over 7 years on all fresh cows. We especially like it for 2-year-olds,” says Jimmy Perreault of Vieux Saule Holsteins, the Master Breeder herd of Mario, Lynda and Jimmy Perreault in Saint-Esprit, Quebec.

They place a high priority on quality, make genetic decisions based on solid cow families and developed the Dragonfly cow family with a completely different genealogy from widely used bulls of the past.

“We start applying Udder Comfort right away after calving.

“We put it on after every milking for 7 days to soften and bring texture back to the udders after calving.

We tried other products, but Udder Comfort works best, and it works quickly.”

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

Available at Norwell Dairy Systems, participating Co-ops, Country Depot, Purina, Shurgain, Dundas Agri Systems, Ritchies Feed and Seed, Lawrence’s Dairy Supply, and BMR Winchester.

For external application to the udder only, after milking, as an essential component of udder management. Always wash and dry teats thoroughly before milking.