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good shape. Some soybeans planted from May 16 to 20, needed to be replanted due to planting to heavy rains. Lots of inconsistency, soil structure playing a role. Tillage also showing a big difference. ‘Less is more’ this year; those that notilled or did very little tillage have far better stands. Agricorp had 100 damage reports as of this past Friday; some claimed as unseeded acres and some claims for replanting due to crusting, wet soil, etc. Many growers were not looking

for the poor emergence and so damage reports came in late for reseeding. Overall, less than five per cent of the soybean acres had to be replanted, mainly in low, wet areas of the field. Final soybeans stands population are about 124,000 plants per acre. Dicamba drift has been reported in some U.S. states resulting in talk about a ban of applying dicamba products at certain times of the year. This is a reminder for us to be careful with dicamba product applications. Some growers are

deferring to other herbicide options. Winter wheat Most of the fusarium head blight fungicides were applied at the correct stage of the wheat just before the rain started on the weekend of June 17. Cereal leaf beetles/larvae showing up. Spring Cereals April-planted spring wheat will likely be heading in about seven to 10 days. Foliar fungicides being applied the week of June 19. Aphids are being found Continued on page 3

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may 1. forages About 80 per cent of the early first cut alfalfa has been harvested. Good yields and quality have been reported. Some growers reporting their first cut this year is the same amount they got off in all cuts combined last year. The odd sign going up with hay for sale is a good indication that growers are having good yields. Corn In the Napanee, not as much corn was planted as intended. These acres have been switched to soybeans. Some still have soybeans yet to be planted. Nitrogen soil tests are coming back with lower nitrate levels for this point in the year as compared to the same time last year. Depending on this year’s yield potential and current nitrogen rates, growers may need to increase by an additional 30 pounds of nitrogen per acre. About 25 per cent of the side-dress nitrogen is done. Herbicides, especially preemerge sprays are working well. Still the odd field that was left for a post-emerge herbicide program and due to wet soil conditions, has not been sprayed yet. Fields planted wet with seed slot open are a danger for phenoxy type herbicides if that herbicide gets into that seed slot. This year may be a good year to be as safe as possible with recommendations in terms of leaf stage and when to apply. Very little reports of cutworm, though the odd one has been found – some in a few fields near Lanark, but not significant enough for replant. Soybeans Still some to be planted, but mostly done. Soybeans planted on the May 28 weekend are struggling as soil conditions were not in

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Crop update Continued from page 2 in spring wheat, so there is a potential for barley yellow dwarf virus to occur. A few fields have been sprayed. Aphids pressure in some fields. The aphid threshold prior to the heading stage is 12 to 15 cereal aphids per stem and up to 50 aphids per head once headed. At this point, no army worm pressure has been found in the area. Only pockets has been reported south of the Montreal area. Edible beans Only a small number of intended edible bean acres in the Winchester area have been planted. Some still to be planted in Napanee area. Market update The commodity markets seem to be trading according to weather and crop conditions. December corn has dropped 15 cents in the past week between a combination of fund shorts being squared away and timely rains over some of the Corn Belt. Despite the drop in futures our local basis val-

ues are holding fairly strong. The U.S. crop is rated at 67 per cent good to excellent compared to 75 per cent last year. November soybeans have lost some of their momentum and our high Canadian dollar at $0.7541 to the U.S. dollar (CAD/USD) has eaten away at our basis values. Both Kansas and Chicago wheat markets are pushing new highs providing some excellent wheat prices to take advantage of. We will look towards the USDA June 30 report to provide some insight on further price direction. Agricorp Soybeans planting deadline is June 30. After June 30, growers can seed a cover crop. Winchester Research Station Plot trials are all planted and being sprayed. Drainage has been working well; everything has emerged. A few tours are booked through the summer: Dundas Soil & Crop Improvement Association –

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Summer Tour on August 2. If others wish a tour of the Winchester Research Station, contact Holly Byker at hbyker@uoguelph.ca. Upcoming Field Days: Southwest Crop Diagnostic Days – July 5-6 (Ridgetown College) – diagnosticdays.ca FarmSmart Expo – July 13 (Elora Research Station) – farmsmartconference.com Eastern Ontario Crop Diagnostic Day – July 19 (Winchester Research Station) –eocdd.eastontcropconference.ca Canola Crop Tour – July 14 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; (Barclay Dick & Sons Farm Supply, 4139 AB Highway 60, Douglas) – https://www.ontariocanolagrowers.ca/ Soil Management Day – August 10 – Vernon, Ont. NEW – Agronomy Guide for Field Crops – Publication 811 – How to order: A pdf version is available at http://www.omafra.gov.on.c a/english/crops/pub811/811 pdforder.htm.

Drive for Jillian rolls through Chesterville

Mike Thompson drove his 1959 David Brown tractor down Hwy 43 on his way from Monkland and headed to Morrisburg. He made a quick stop in Chesterville for any onlookers to take a photo before getting back on the road. Thompson had a slight hitch in his plans as he realized oil was leaking from the engine and had to stop at BGM RV Repair while he made arrangements to take the tractor back home to fix it up before starting out again. Thompson will pick up where he left off likely around the end of the month. To donate to the Drive for Jillian cause or find out more information, visit driveforjill.ca.

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Editorial Goodbye Partner! Perhaps no school more effectively symbolizes the tight link between the educational component and the social and economic side of a rural community than Benson Public in Cardinal. How about this for symbolism‌ Benson was built 68 years ago on a lot donated by the family operating Canada Starch Co., now Ingredion Canada. The corn processing factory almost wraps itself protectively around the school and supplies free heat to it. Of course, the symbiotic relationship didn’t impress the Upper Canada District School Board which has closed Benson – and 11 other schools in its jurisdiction – even as enrolment grows and a Giant Tiger distribution centre nearing completion nearby will bring 300 new jobs. To say goodbye, residents were invited June 16-17 to a “Celebration of the Generations,â€? to take a walk down memory lane along the corridors of Benson Public lined with displays, to join in the opening of a time capsule, enjoy live entertainment, refreshments, commemorative cake and a meet-and-greet at the local Legion branch. Souvenir T-shirts and pencil sketches of the school were on sale and participants were welcome to help themselves to free books from the school library. Throughout the weekend, Benson fans – some of whom never attended the school – shook their heads at the loss. Leeds-Grenvillle MPP Steve Clark said all avenues to save the school have been exhausted. “I’m so sad my old school is closing,â€? said Julie MacIntyre-Hunt who entered kindergarten in 1975. “I’ll cherish the memories of Benson forever.â€?

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by Tom Van Dusen at the food and beverage booths. There are now more booths offering other products at the festival than cheesemakers. That’s okay, says festival founder Georgs Kolesnikovs whose organizing team includes a spiritual advisor: “It’s changing but cheese is still the heart. I love charcuterie. I never met a sausage I didn’t like.â€? Kolesnikovs has molded what started as a local gathering of likeminded businesses and organizations into a festival said to be North America’s largest of the kind. Even at the beginning, he says the festival had the buzz: “I was overwhelmed. You get a lot of kindred spirits in a small place and magic happens.â€? He wants to expand the program next year by bringing in another food-related event, the nature of which he won’t yet divulge. The festival now draws some 5,000 visitors from the county and well beyond. While the 2017 edition happened under fairly steady rain, it didn’t seem to dampen overall crowd enthusiasm. Most of the 130 exhibitors are set up inside the fairgrounds’ landmark Crystal Palace and another building; some are in tents outside the palace and that’s where visitors tended to get wet‌ but far from stopped in their tracks. Part of the attraction is the main venue, the 1890 frame and glass Crystal Palace which sold Kolesnikovs on Picton when he was looking for a

I think I was there seven years ago at the inaugural edition of what’s known as the Great Canadian Cheese Festival held early in June at the Picton Fairgrounds. It certainly had been awhile. So Lynn and I decided last-minute to head down to the 2017 edition, as much for the drive as for the festival. The payoff would be magnificent: She’s an absolute cheese fanatic and, even though I have the lactose intolerance thing, I tend to cheat, especially with the harder varieties. I experiment, never knowing for sure what cheese might cause, er, difficulty. The best part of the Lake Ontario-side drive is usually crossing from the mainland to Prince Edward County via the Glenora Ferry; there’s no charge because the ferry is treated as an extension of the land road, the costs covered by your benevolent provincial government. However, this spring’s unusually high water caused boarding problems, backing traffic up along Highway 33 from the dock. Providing corrective ballast, a loaded transport truck was permanently Continued on page 8 positioned on the boat, removing from service several slots for passenger vehicles. We finally got to the festival‌ although I’m unconvinced it’s worth the $50-a-day admission, You couldn’t miss the reinforcements that arrived at the annual waved for us because we’re both reporters. For Vintage Iron & Traditions of Eastern Ontario Power Show, May 28, at their money, paying guests got tote bags and some Cumberland Museum. free cheese samples‌ but the wine tastings were an They were several big rigs operated by the Upper Canada Chapter of extra charge. the Antique Truck Club of America. As participants stared somewhat in While the focus is on pure cow, goat sheep and awe, the shiny Macks and Peterbilts lined up on one corner of the museeven water buffalo milk artisan cheese, the festival um grounds. is also choc-a-bloc with other vendors, including It marked the first time the truck hobbyists – the only chapter of the wine, craft beer, charcuterie, honey, preserves, mother club outside the United States – joined in at the VITEO event as chocolate and useful handmade items such as part of their spring tour. The truckers made a day of it, with lunch in Continued on page 8 wooden cutting boards. Sampling lineups are long Kemptville and dinner in the Cumberland area. While the showboats of the truck club are the big rigs, all trucks – and even buses – are welcome. In fact, you don’t even have to own a truck to The AgriNews is published by Etcetera Publications (Chesterville) Inc. become a member at $75 a year‌ you just need a keen appreciation. on the first Monday of each month. That’s why one and all, with or without trucks, are invited to the really Publisher: Etcetera Publication Inc. Editor: Muriel Carruthers big deal, the Athens Truck Show, set this year for Aug. 19-20. The club Staff Writers: Tom Van Dusen, Jeff Moore, Candice Vetter, makes a point that there’s no judging, because it’s highly subjective and can cause dissention. Kalynn Sawyer Helmer However, there are commemorative dash plaques, slow truck racing, a Production Manager: Chantal Bouwers Graphic Artist: Angela Billharz Saturday night barbecue, and a day-camping option. As if that wasn’t Advertising Representatives: Brenda Fawcett: agrinewsads@gmail.com, enough, Athens Cornfest is being held simultaneously Aug. 19. Anne-Marie Gibbons: agrinewsads2@gmail.com, The first Athens show was held last year, with a surprising 174 trucks Shelley McPhail: agrinewsads3@gmail.com registered. They entered from all over Eastern Ontario, other parts of the province, Atlantic Canada, and the U.S. P.O. Box 368, Chesterville, Ont. K0C 1H0 The club’s objective is to have an enjoyable time while stimulating Telephone: 613-448-2321 Fax: 613-448-3260 interest in restoration, preservation and operation of antique trucks. www.agrinews.ca e-mail: agrinews.editor@gmail.com Enthusiasts put a lot of pride and work into their trucks, from frame-off Annual Subscription $36.75 (HST Included) within Canada restorations, mechanical modifications, custom body work, to chrome and All advertisements appearing in The AgriNews are protected by copyright and may not be reproduced stainless steel accessories. without the express written permission of the publisher. Sounds like a very worthy endeavour and a show not to miss!

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The value of bee health and nutrition by Candice Vetter AgriNews Staff Writer MES, IOWA — On MOn., JunE 19, thE COunCIl fOr AgrICulturAl SCIEnCE And tEChnOlOgy, In AMES, IOWA, rElEASEd A COMMEntAry AbOut thE SCIEnCE Of hOnEybEE hEAlth COnCErnS And bEES’ ECOnOMIC vAluE. The authors stated that honeybees with access to more complete nutrition have improved immune systems which can fight off the numerous pathogens, parasites and pesticides that can affect bee colonies. They go on to say that headlines focused on rates of colony survival don’t tell the whole story, when changing the focus to overall nutrition and health may have a positive effect. Bees with poor nutrition are highly susceptible to all the stresses, meaning that something they might normally have fought off naturally could promote a downward health spiral, diminishing the colony’s resiliency. Since 2006, a perfect storm of conditions has negatively affected bees in North America and Europe, resulting in widespread colony collapse or severe winter attrition. Mites, parasites, fungi, viruses, frequent moving to new locations, monocultures of all one species of flower, pesticide absorption, and lack of natural habitat are some of the many factors putting unbearable stress on all insect pollinators, not just bees, making the problem even more pronounced. Besides the fact that severe loss of pollinators would reduce the fertility and reproduction of all angiosperms (flowering plants) on these two continents, the direct economic loss also has the potential to be huge. Bees need a variety of flowers to feed from in order to meet their nutritional needs, and human nutrition depends heavily on the production resulting from pollination. The commentary stated the annual revenue from fruit, vegetables and nuts which are pollinated by honeybees in the United States is estimated at $11.7-billion USD. The additional value of pollination by the thousands of species of wild native bees is

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estimated at $3.4-billion USD (figures from 2012). The total economic value worldwide by all bees was estimated at $216-billion USD in 2009. And U.S. honey producers collected about $387-million USD worth of honey alone in 2015. In addition, the value of seed produced from legume hays, carrots and onions is estimated at $5.4-billion USD, and there is still the value of forage like alfalfa grown from seed which aids livestock and dairy production. In Canada, insect-pollinated crops include, besides many fruits and vegetables, soybeans and canola, two of its major crops, and pulses, all of which are sold for domestic use and for export. That is only the direct benefits. The indirect benefits are complex, widespread and should not be underestimated. Bees also support plant communities which sustain wildlife and help hold the ecosystem’s food chain together. It’s not only honeybees which are in decline – some of the same stressors affect wild bees and some of those bee species are in even more severe decline than honeybees. Land use changes have contributed substantially to the loss of pollinators, particularly in agricultural regions. The abundance and diversity of forage habitat has severely declined, and as forests are cleared for cash crops not only the flowers there, but also the hollow trees and logs which formed suitable nest sites, are gone. The commentary says, “Remaining habitat for honeybee and native bee forage and nesting has become increasingly disrupted, fragmented and contaminated by agrochemicals as frequent detections of pesticide residues are found in bee-collected pollen and nectar.” The authors also said, “The actions of people who want to help support the bees are impeded by a lack of financial incentives, lack of abundant seeds to plant pollinator habitat on large scales, and lack of education about ways to protect pollinators while applying pesticides.” Continued on page 6

This swarm of honeybees hanging in a clump on a slender branch in North Russell is a colony which has moved from an existing hive and is looking for another hive. A few scout bees could be seen leaving and returning to the colony. Usually within a few days the swarm will suddenly lift off and move to its new home. Although bees hanging in a ball are usually docile if they are approached, they can be very aggressive if disturbed, should definitely not be touched, and once the swarm takes off (called swarming) they should be completely avoided. While they are swarming, normally calm bees will viciously attack anything that moves. Vetter photo

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Bee health Continued from page 5 The media release announcing the commentary suggested removing these obstacles by developing better usage and incident reporting data systems; generating more and better training for pesticide applicators; increasing awareness about the importance of integrated pest management, both for pesticide applicators and beekeepers; and modifying landscape practices to accommodate honeybees, native bees, and other beneficial insects. The commentary pointed out that exposure to pesticides in many areas is common, yet mechanisms for reporting losses and identifying contaminant sources are deficient, and are also variable depending on jurisdiction. The task force authors then suggest ways to protect bees, as listed above, but make no mention of whether specific pesticides, such as neonicotinoids, are more severe causative agents. The release then says that honeybee health decline is the

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result of multiple stressors, and adds, “The authors of this paper believe that solutions will come by increasing pollinator foraging opportunities and enriching the natural habitat.� The authors also say, “Careful and appropriate pesticide use, conservation, and sustainable agriculture practices will help ensure the availability of the pollinators needed to secure a stable food supply.� The task force was made up of Marla Spivak (Chair), Mike Goblirsch and Katie Lee, University of Minnesota, St. Paul; Zac Browning, Commercial Beekeeper, Jamestown, North Dakota; Clint Otto and Matthew Smart, U.S. Geological Survey, Jamestown, North Dakota; and Judy WuSmart, University of Nebraska, Lincoln. The commentary was reviewed by Gerald W. Hayes, Jr. of Monsanto Company, Ramesh Sagili of Oregon State University and Dennis vanEngelsdorp of University of Maryland. To read/see the commentary or to see other CAST publications go to www.cast-science.org.

Glen Haven Farms hosting Holstein Canada Dundas County Family Night by Candice Vetter AgriNews Staff Writer OREWOOD — GlEn HavEn FaRMs OF MOREWOOD is HOstinG HOlstEin CanaDa’s DunDas COunty FaMily niGHt tHis

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July 12. Glen Haven Farms owners Janet and Tom MacGregor are hosting the event for the first time. They considered hosting last year, but put it off because of timing, Janet said in a telephone interview with AgriNews. “We’re really looking forward to it,� she said. “It will be a social night. We’re all like hermits in the winter and spring so it will be nice to see everyone.� The event features a barbecue from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., a bouncy castle and a clown for children, door prizes, and some corporate displays. Usually a few hundred people come. “I hope we get lots,� Janet said.

Tickets are available directly from MacGregors by calling 613-448-3350, or through any member of the Dundas Holstein Association. Glen Haven Farms is located just east of Morewood at 13805 Cty Road 13, Crysler. The Holstein Canada website says the event is all day but MacGregor said it starts at 6 p.m.

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Taggart Miller mega-dump approved by MOE but fight not over by Candice Vetter AgriNews Staff Writer ORONTO — GleNN MuRRay, MiNisTeR RespONsible fOR The MiNisTRy Of eNviRONMeNT aNd CliMaTe ChaNGe, has dealT a biTTeR, buT NOT TOTally uNexpeCTed, blOw TO The COMMuNiTies Of Russell TOwNship aNd easT RuRal OTTawa,

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TaGGaRT MilleR MeGa-duMp fOR six aNd a half yeaRs. The Capital Region Resource Recovery Centre proposed to be situated along Boundary Road between Devine Rd. and Hwy. 417, has been approved by Murray with what Harry Baker, President of the Dump the Dump Now campaign, described as “the minimum of conditions.” The message was received by interested parties on Mon., June 5. “The Minister has decided against sending this to the Environmental Review Tribunal for a public hearing under the Environmental Assessment The pROpOsed

Act,” said Canadian Environmental Law Association lawyer Richard Lindgren, who acts for the opponents. “The next step for the proponent is to apply for other statutory approvals needed for the undertaking, such as an Environmental Compliance Approval under the Environmental Protection Act. The next step for concerned residents remains under consideration at this time.” However, there is no doubt that there will be next steps, although they may not be through the law system. Both the Citizens’ Environmental Stewardship Association — East of Ottawa (CESA-EO) which evolved from the Russellbased Dump the Dump Now campaign, and the CRRCPE, which evolved from the Carlsbad Springsbased Dump This Dump 2 campaign, have long known that approval was possible, and have been preparing for legal challenges and other campaigns in response. However, opponents are still disgusted by the turn of events. “Happy 150,

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The proposed site of the Taggart Miller CRRRC landfill and waste disposal facility has been given approval by Ontario Minister of Environment and Climate Change Glenn Murray. The 450-acre site along Boundary Rd. between Hwy. 417 and Devine Rd. is a forested wetland of which a small detail is shown here. Opponents to the proposed dump are planning their next steps. Vetter photo

Canada's Capital!! Smell ya later, Taggart construction,” said Laurie McCannell, one of the early leaders in the opposition which started in November of 2010. “In spite of relentless local opposition, warnings from experts and even opposition from the City of Ottawa, Taggart Miller’s 450-acre industrial dump has just

been approved for the East end of Ottawa, at the Boundary Rd. exit off the 417. Recent action by Ottawa’s existing dumps proves Ottawa can expect more garbage to be trucked here from all over Ontario,

and even Quebec.” “To say we are devastated with the Minister’s decision would be an understatement,” said CESA-EO President Harry Baker, a retired engineer and geolo-

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Taggart Miller Continued from page 7 waste, with very little recycling capability. Our technical experts had serious disagreements with the proponents’ consultants, but the MOECC were not convinced that our issues were significant enough to even grant us a hearing with the Environmental Review Tribunal.â€? An ERT hearing would have provided both proponents and opponents with the chance to present their findings in a court and under oath, something that has been lacking in the process before now. One of the reasons opponents are so upset with the ministry is the vacuous statements

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appearing in the approval document, including, â€œâ€Śthe Minister carefully considered issues raised by the public,â€? and, “..the ministry is satisfied that the CRRRC EA has met the requirements outlined in the Terms of Reference and the purpose of the Environmental Assessment Act; therefore‌a hearing is not warranted.â€? It seems to opponents that the issues were not carefully considered, such as the potential for escaping leachate if there were a seismic event nearby, the likelihood and extensive scientific evidence of a fault line running near both proposed sites which was denied but not tested, the

Big Cheese Continued from page 4 location to showcase the fine Canadian cheese he knew was being manufactured but not sufficiently promoted. “Here was this great place‌ distinctive, classic, no concrete. I could imagine people milling around inside, all the cheese tables and booths.â€? There definitely is much milling around. Special features this year included a focus on raw milk cheese, “the way God intended cheese to beâ€?; the first 1,000 people through the festival doors received a packet of Quebec’s raw milk Le Pionnier. Another accent was on gouda, featuring an Alberta selection judged to be the best gouda in Canada. The festival also promoted several

complete lack of a leachate disposal plan, the failure to record plant and animal species that are known to be on the site, and hundreds of other serious concerns. One issue, which will negatively impact residents in nearby villages like Russell, Edwards, Vars, Limoges, Embrun, Navan and Carlsbad Springs, is the escape of foul odours, which was barely mentioned. The other issue which will have an immediate negative impact on those same villages, as well as Marionville and Metcalfe, is the trucking. The plan calls for a leftturn lane for 30-tonne garbage haulers on Boundary Rd. between the

younger cheesemakers with profiles on social media. With the help of Ottawa cheese sommelier Vanessa Simmons, Kolesnikovs and crew established a bursary to bring at least one young producer to the show with all expenses covered. The festival founder and director emphasizes that it’s not all “wine and cheese and roses.â€? Attendance has plateaued and it remains a challenge to get people to drive the distance to this or any event, pay admission, drive back or pay to stay overnight. Still, he doesn’t want to move the festival to a big city where people would just jump on the subway to attend: “Artisan cheese is green grass and blue skies and connection to the land.â€? Sufficiently fortified, Lynn and I headed home‌ carefully avoiding a return trip on the ferry.

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Devine Rd. turn off and the ramps on and off Hwy. 417. With the volume of trucks Taggarts expect, as well as the recently rezoned long combination vehicle truck stop at the same approximate location, severe traffic delays getting on and off the highway are to be expected. Commuters will be hard hit and may have to allot much more time to go to work, using more gasoline and releasing more greenhouse gas emissions — something the MOE, which recently added CC for Climate Change to its title, did not appear to consider. CESA-EO was formed soon after Nov. 9, 2010, when the proposed Taggart Miller dump was announced for the North Russell Quarry Lake site.

The Dump the Dump Now campaign was the biggest community reaction that the municipality of Russell Township has seen and included over 5,000 signatures on petitions. The proponents shifted their attention to the Boundary Road site in June 2012 and CESA-EO joined forces with the CRCCPE to resist a dump at that location. At the Dump the Dump Now annual general meeting on June 14 at the Russell House Pub in Russell, a new executive was elected, including four new members and the previous seven members. Board members are Harry Baker, Ray St. Pierre, Doug Estabrooks, Gilles BÊrubÊ, Owen Clarkin, Noel Murray, Charles Armstrong, Paul Schibli, Anne Schibli,

Goodbye Continued from page 4 “Attending a school like Benson epitomized the most positive,� said Michelle Reidel, a student from 1985 to 1995. “Everyone knew one another and the friendships, education and life lessons are the legacy Benson leaves with many of us.� Donna Gladstone, a Benson parent who helped lead the fight to save the school, called it “the heart of our community.�

Marie-Claire Buchanan, and Steve Mihok. Next steps were discussed and methods to get people fired up to come out and raise their voices, because although approval has been granted, there are other ways to delay dump proponents. Besides the projected traffic nightmare, much of the discussion centred around the effect the smells would have on recreation facilities in Russell, particularly the soccer fields, ball diamond, sk8 park, playground, schools and library in the village of Russell, all of which are situated at the village’s northern edge, a mere 8.4 km (5 miles) from the proposed landfill, putting them within the stinky zone. The stink could also Continued on page 9

Benson has been instrumental for generations in attracting and keeping employees at the 200-job factory. Cardinal Manager Lee Whitley said Ingredion will miss having Benson as a neighbour and the partnership that sprung from that proximity, including with safety celebrations hosted by the company and educational events on Earth Day and World Water Day. Perhaps no business has ever had a closer better educational partner‌ and vice versa.

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Taggart Miller continued from page 8 have an impact on agritourism and tourism in general, including harming outdoor businesses at facilities like Greyhawk Golf Course, Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm, Oasis Mini Golf and Calypso Waterpark. The Dump this Dump 2 AGM is also coming up and a date and time were to be announced soon. Conditions of the approval imposed by the ministry are generally vague, usually referring back to the environmental assessment. A compliance monitoring program and compliance reporting will require an annual report, and a community liaison committee (which is standard practice) is to be set up. The proponent is to include an assessment of the largest 10 storm events in the past five years only, and shall provide “a discussion of potential contingency plans...” for severe weather events. There was no discussion of severe onein-20 or one-in-50-year events, although landfills typically operate for many decades.

The AgriNews July, 2017 Page 9 The proponent shall “study the feasibility of utilizing the landfill gas…for beneficial uses” but is not ordered to use it to generate power and can choose instead to flare (burn) the gas off. The proponent is to consult with the Ministry of Transportation on adding a left turn on Boundary Rd., immediately south of the Hwy. 417 overpass. That overpass was rebuilt recently and caused traffic headaches for travellers accessing and exiting the provincial highway for two construction seasons already. It now appears it must be rebuilt again and the entire intersection and part of the road changed— which may also be paid for by taxpayers as the roads are owned by the City of Ottawa, the Township of Russell, and the Province of Ontario (417). The approval says the proponent is not to accept waste in landfill until the waste diversion facilities are constructed and operational. The ministry also says the proponent shall include a proposed leachate treatment plan. One of the

hundreds of criticisms of the original environmental assessment is that a leachate treatment plan was not included. Opponents expressed outrage that any approval has been granted before a clear plan, including all the engineering designs, has been prepared, as leachate is the most dangerous component over the long-term life of a landfill. Odour abatement and dust control plans are to be provided, but again the ministry has not given any specifics or parameters. Regarding the hot issue of potential seismic activity at the site, the ministry asks for an annual inspection of the site and an evaluation by “a person(s) qualified” to ensure the landfill components are in good working order. There is no discussion of what happens if those components are not in good working order. There is nothing in the approval document which mentions the lack of need for such a facility. Disclosure: The author lives between the two proposed dump sites and is officially registered as opposed to the project.

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The first-of-its-kind innovation has earned a prestigious award and $5,000 for Srinivasan from Mitacs, a national, not-forprofit organization that partners companies, government and academia to promote Canadian research and training. In recognition of the ongoing success of her start-up and its work to address an important global issue, Srinivasan, a post-

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and ground water, which poses significant health and environmental hazards. At the same time, municipal wastewater treatment plants face needed multi-milliondollar investments to improve and maintain aging infrastructure. The breakthrough cleantech system is reported to efficiently and cost-effectively break down solids, and facilitates recovering

nutrients and energy from organic slurries before they pose a problem. Called Impact, the technology applies microwave heating and oxidants to improve and shorten the overall treatment cycle. Developed in the UBC labs, Boost has now secured the worldwide exclusive licence for the technology and is moving forward with pilot implementation projects.

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The purpose is to strengthen connections throughout the organic sector and make organic ingredients and inputs easier to find. The directory will include some consumerbased products, but will largely focus on increasing linkages between businesses. The goal of this project will be to ensure that organic growers can

Manure and sewage sludge continued from page 10 She said dairy farms of all sizes can use Impact to remove excess nutrients from manure before it is applied to crops. Municipal wastewater treatment plants can add Impact as an extra step to their current systems, reducing the amount of sludge without costly infrastructure changes. In an interview with AgriNews, she added more details. Asked about the amount of phosphorous recovered she said, “First, I would like to emphasize that phosphorus-based fertilizer recovery from dairy manure is really difficult to achieve without a pretreatment process like Impact. We have been proposing in our scientific research articles to have the Impact process first, followed by the struvite crystallization process, as a manure management scheme for dairy farms. Struvite is a slowrelease, phosphate-based fertilizer (magnesium ammonium phosphate). Even in cases where struvite crystallization process is made feasible, having the Impact process would double or triple struvite fertilizer yield in the case of both dairy manure and sewage sludge.” Including the struvite crystallization process

find inputs and distributors for their products, organic processors can find local, organic ingredients, and organic consumers can find farm fresh, local, organic food. The Council applied for funding for this project partly in response to the results of a sector-wide assessment it performed in 2016. “We wanted to find out why more people aren’t transitioning to organic,” said OCO’s Lead Consultant, Carolyn Young. “One common barrier to certification that we identified was access to local organic inputs and distribution channels. It’s hard to find some of these things without knowing where to look. We think the directory is one part of the solution.” Ontario retail chains would also increase the energy output. “As for energy recovery, the biogas production rate at the anaerobic digester would be increased from 35 per cent to 50 per cent by having the Impact process as a pretreatment step before entering the digester,” said Srinivarsan, and added, “There has been substantial amount of research that supports the fact that toxins could be removed by a treatment process like Impact, which involves microwave heating and addition of oxidants. However, this has not been the primary focus of our research.” Pathogen kill may not have been a primary focus, but it is important nonetheless. “If the Impact process is followed by struvite crystallization process, it would not pick up any pathogens or toxins. Struvite crystallization is a physical chemical process based on stoichiometry. We have X-ray diffraction analysis on the fertilizer crystals made at the UBC lab indicating 98-99 per cent purity. Pathogens would be generally destroyed by the Impact process as it involves microwave heating at temperatures higher than that required for sterilization. Adding an oxidant like hydrogen peroxide further helps to destroy pathogens and disinfect both dairy manure and sewage sludge streams.”

identified “Ontario Organic” as the claim that had the highest unmet demand in their stores over Local (Ontario), Local (Regional), Canadian organic, “GMOfree” and “Grass Fed.” Young’s report on the assessment is due for publication in September. In advance of implementing the directory, OCO will consult with organic sector stakehold-

ers and potential users to ensure the utility and long-term viability of the directory for all members of the value chain. “It’s important to ensure that any product we come up with is truly useful and utilized effectively. We’re going to work hard to make sure that’s the case,” said Sarah Grant, OCO Board Member and Director of Partnerships with Localize, a food data

transparency startup. Another key benefit of the directory will be the establishment of a source of data on organic operators in Ontario. Other regions, including Alberta, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada, already have comprehensive directories and data solutions in place. The Organic Council of Ontario is a membershipbased full value-chain

organization created by and for the organic sector to advocate on behalf of the sector’s interests. OCO achieves this by communicating with government, the media, and various agrifood associations and commodity groups; collecting data; conducting market and policy research; and promoting the integrity of the organic claim.

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said Adams. When looking at the access to ports and roadways, it is a competitive view. Despite not being able to produce almost year round like South American countries, Canada and Eastern Ontario are right on the boundary of the consumption market, “putting us in a good position for at least a few years,� added Adams. McMillan then prompted the panel to discuss technologies that either are or will be available to help improve production. Sullivan toyed with the idea that smaller farms in the area, “don’t have to be the biggest but the most efficient, every seed counts.� Technology can help achieve that efficiency. Not all of the panelists had the same opinion on technology. While Adams seemed to believe that it was a simple truth that technology equals efficiency and efficiency equals profit, Stewart took an arms-length approach. “Fact-based farming rolls off the tongue nicely but is actually pretty chal-

lenging. You have to ask the questions – is this tech going to lower my costs and/or improve my yields?� insisted Stewart. Adams rebutted that while these questions need to be answered, technology is the device that can make that evaluation. “It’s not for everyone, but it gives you the tool to make evaluations,� he said. He added, with the help of vendors and tech providers, there is a partnership to help make the best decisions. Sullivan chimed in that farmers should be open to “learning, accepting and using tech to make decisions. There used to be a lot of gut feeling decision in agriculture, but now, to stay in the movement upwards we need to pay more attention to things and document things.� Stewart used the example of variable rate nitrogen technology as a classic problem. “If you don’t know your rates across the fields, it’s tough to pencil out the variable rate tech.

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Combine clinic Continued from page 13 You have to know the whole context of your field,� he continued. One solution to that problem provided by Sullivan was getting farmers to collect data on tech like nitrogen. Planting one strip using the technology and monitoring the yields. It’s all about data collection and “having a basis about your fields before purchas-

ing technology,� said McMillan. McMillan then moved the discussion for the next stage of growth opportunity in the agriculture industry and what hurdles might accompany those opportunities. Of those opportunities, Stewart believes that seed and genetics will play a huge role in the future. “Not long ago 100 bushels was great; now though, you don’t even open your mouth if it doesn’t start

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inherited and passed the farm on to her son who left it to Jim and Nancy, who farm with their sons. The book chronicles the joys and woes of farming during two world wars, the Great Depression, and a barn fire after which neighbours helped with the milking and collected money and hay for them. The Werts discuss supply management providing the farm a stable income for the first time, and how that stability allowed them to invest in farm operations, including a free-stall barn and new technology. In a telephone interview with Jim Wert, he said he participated in the book project because he wanted to help educate the general public about how farming and supply management aid in food production. “There’s a lot of misinformation out there,” he said. “That’s why we started Breakfast on the Farm, to

get consumers out and talking to actual farmers.” Breakfast on the Farm has since expanded into the Strawberry Sunday/e, which is taking place this year on Sun., July 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Avonmore Berry Farm (Phillips family, 16365 4th Rd., Avonmore) and the Kenmatten Dairy Farm (Speck family 2172 Finch Roxborough Boundary Rd., Moose Creek). It started as a fairly understated event but rapidly grew and this year about 2,000 people are expected to attend. Jim Wert described the excitement and pleasure people have when coming out to farm events like Strawberry Sunday/e. “It’s amazing,” said Wert. “How many people want to be engaged with farmers and food.” The DFC book is available as a free download at www.dairyfarmers.ca.

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Federal Ag Minister supports four pillars of agriculture by Candice Vetter AgriNews Staff Writer TTAWA— The FederAl MinisTer OF AgriCulTure And AgriFOOd, lAWrenCe MACAulAy, WAs One OF The speAkers AT A FOOd pOliCy FOr CAnAdA suMMiT, An AgriCulTure And Agri-FOOd CAnAdA COnFerenCe, in OTTAWA On Fri., June 23, Where FOur

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food, produced by Canadian ranchers and farmers, on the tables of families across the country.� Media were allowed in to hear a panel which included the minister as well as Adam Vaughan, the Parliamentary Secretary with Families, Children and Social Development, and Yvonne Jones, the Parliamentary Secretary at Indigenous and Northern Affairs. Speaking at the opening of the conference’s second day, they discussed the four main points of the conference, which are: increasing access to affordable food; improving health and food

safety; conserving our soil, water and air; and growing more high-quality food. These four key objectives are the result of consultations with about 20,000 Canadians through an online survey. Present at the two-day summit were representatives of numerous farm, food and health organizations across Canada. Online consultations are still ongoing. It will be available until July 27, so panelists, particularly Jones, emphasized the need to share opinions, especially persons working in the agriculture, processing and distribution industries.

MacAulay described the summit as a milestone in developing a pan-Canadian food policy. Strategies include promoting a “whole-of-government� approach to increase policy and program alignment to address issues in production, processing, distribution and consumption of food. Discussion groups from the day before talked about the four pillars and the changes and challenges in getting affordable food to

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those in need and to remote communities, including reducing food wastage and initiatives involving communities growing some of their own food. Regarding the conservation of soil, water and air, it seemed there was consensus with the basic principle, but devising policies was trickier, partly due to the federal/provincial/territorial issues with jurisdiction. In the media scrum after the panel finished, MacAulay

admitted that interfering with provincial and municipal land-use approvals, which in Ontario currently have dismal outcomes regarding protecting farmland and supporting rural communities, is beyond federal powers. Although the summit outlined many broad goals to increase Canadians’ access to healthy food, including supporting production, the reality is the government is not Continued on page 24

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Combine clinic Continued from page 14 work outside of your comfort level,” said Sullivan. He concluded that it was vital that farmers not get frustrated and keep their wits about them, “attitude might be more important than genetics.” Adams expanded on Sullivan’s idea and encouraged farmers to adopt responsibility. “We are now in a very transparent society and we need to be prepared to change and learn,” he said. Without consumers there is no business and those consumers want to know where their food comes from and might have a say in changes to the way things are more traditionally done. McMillan’s last topic prompted the panel to discuss whether there are markets that the region should be exploring. With new markets come challenges and risk, this was agreed. “Do what you do and do it well,” said Adams. He didn’t want to discourage anyone from trying a new market but said it is an enormous undertaking to create change, so if you must then “do it with knowledge and ask questions.” Stewart and Sullivan collaborated on the idea of cultivating a community for new markets. “Don’t go it alone. Get into a market that has some development to it. Find people to talk to, to help make it work,” said Stewart. Sullivan added, “We often don’t want to

share our ideas, but if you do, your peers can really help you better the idea. Everyone is different but those perspectives are important. There is a lot at stake but also a lot of opportunity.” McMillan then turned to questions from the crowd, where it was asked if it is possible to double yields in the next 20 years as have been done in the past 20 years.

Prevost said the Colacem proposal fell within provincial guidelines which was the only aspect of the amendment he could comment on. As before, the Council voted 19-7 in favour of the amendment. Different townships are granted differing numbers of votes, based on proportional representation of population in each township. Again councillors from nearby voted against and those farther away voted in favour. Votes as tabulated were “no” from Champlain Township Mayor Gary Barton (three votes), Hawkesbury Mayor Jeanne Charlebois (three votes), East Hawkesbury Mayor Robert Kirby (one vote), and “yes” from Clarence-Rockland Mayor Guy Desjardins (seven votes), Alfred-Plantagenet Mayor Fernand Dicaire (three votes), Casselman Mayor Conrad Lamadeleine (one vote), Russell Mayor Pierre Leroux (four votes), and The Nation Mayor Francois St-Amour (four votes). Barton said he had been swamped with emails already and commented that the attendance was the greatest number of people he had seen at a meeting. Colacem is expected to meet provincial regulations, but that does not mollify opponents, who point to flawed “If you believe in trend lines, the doubling is in the system,” said Stewart. He continued, some of the solar brightening which is causing greater solar radiation may actually be improving yields. From the studied improvement in the corn belt of 100 per cent of that increase, Stewart said 27 per cent can be attributed to solar brightening. So his simple answer was, yes.

But what about paranoid consumers and aversions to certain ingredients? Adams added that at this time, “Consumers don’t actually know what we are doing. Once they do, there should be less resistance, provided you are doing it responsibly.” Sullivan implored the crowd to talk. “Tell your neighbours you are trained to determine how much or little insecticide to use.

processes and lack of enforcement in other municipalities, by ministries including the Ministry of Environment, as examples. Because Champlain Township voted against rezoning, Colacem is appealing that local decision at a pre-hearing in September of this year. Opponents represented by a group called Action Champlain have stated, “This project could have serious consequences over the environment, health of the population and our agriculture, as well as having negative impact on the harmonious socio-economic development of Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec.” It also says the project conflicts with the UCPR’s official plan, which is why the amendment was needed, it does not meet the objectives of the Ontario’s Climate Change Action Plan, and it is contrary to all the principles of sustainable development. They also state that the proposed site is too close to the Ottawa River (less than two-km), would operate 24/7, 365 days per year and would produce a constant noise from blasting and from the traffic of hundreds of large heavy trucks. In one of its releases, Action Champlain took a swipe at the western mayors who voted in favour saying, Continued on page 24 Agriculture gets painted by the media. So talk, talk to people and educate, tell them why you do the things you do.” Stewart agreed and added his idea, the battle had to be won on two fronts. “Science is in our favour but it doesn’t matter, it doesn’t change minds. It has to be won on a personal level. Unfortunately, it also has to be the spin. Agriculture

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day at the Ag Awareness and Education tent. Kids had the chance to learn bee awareness, soap making, archery, and SNC brought their interactive water display. Bubble soccer games, volleyball and the tug-ofwar took up one half of the grounds while, the Holstein show, Western Horse show, extreme horse race and Showmanship show (results page 12) took over the arena and surrounding area.

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D.J. Pilon with his dad Daniel Pilon takes his first pony ride at the Maxville Fair on Sat., June 24. The two and a half year old was having a blast on the sunny fair day with his parents. Sawyer Helmer photo

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Stella McConnery rode through the extreme horse race course on Sat., June 24, at the Maxville Fair. McConnery and her trusty steed got off to a rocky start but turned it around and finished strong.

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General Manager, OVGP. The varieties of barley being tested include Dignity, Belwood, Mirabel, Chief, Newdale, HS 621, Sc16-026RB, Champion, Harmony, Masky, Bastile, Sagamie, Angus, Synergy, and Chambly. “As a long-time seed grower and owner of a Registered Seed Establishment, I see the direct impact that these kinds of partnerships have on re-invigorating the local agricultural economy,â€? said Reuben Stone, President, Valley Bio Limited. “It’s great to see companies at all stages of the agricultural cycle come together and support a common goal.â€? The trial is taking place in Cobden, Ont., this summer. Ottawa Valley Grain Products is a family-operated mill located in Carp. Its production facility uses classic milling techniques, stones and screens, to mill and grind products.

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Prescott-Russell Arts Council (artist selection committee), Tourism Prescott-Russell, and UCPR. The regional partners and Larocque enlisted the help of three local artists to give workshops and discuss the themes with the chosen urban artists for the project. Montreal production company, Ashop, partnered with Larocque to find the artists and co-produce the murals. Their experience with large scale products was a valuable asset, explained Larocque. Popsilos.ca explains that Ashop’s experience ranges from, “over

100,000 square feet of walls [painted], in six different countries worldwide since 2009.� This experience was a must for such a time-sensitive project. The art began on May 8 and the inauguration was on June 28. “It’s a great way to highlight a key industry in the region and bring together rural and urban communities,� explained Larocque. She found the selected silos through applications and even knocking on doors. The idea is to make the silos a destination for the influx of tourists expected in Ottawa and Montreal on

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Canada Day who wish to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city for a few hours. Larocque continued that she hopes tourists will experience a feeling of wonder and awe at the massive artworks shooting up around farmlands and create an interesting juxtaposition. Every mural has a nod to the farm where it is placed and uses one of the Canada 150 official themes as inspiration. The one at Michel Dignard and Continued on page 21

Hope for Unity

Artists Lacey Jane Wilburn and Layla Folkmann painted the silo themed “Hope for Unity�, at the Dignard Farm owned by Michel Dignard and Jeannette Mongeon, in Embrun.

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Popsilos Continued from page 20 Jeannette Mongeon Farm, follows the “Unity for all People” theme and incorporates cattails which were planted on the farm for water purification. Lacey Jane Wilburn and Layla Folkmann were the

The AgriNews July, 2017 Page 21 artists behind the Embrun silo. The duo met in 2007 and began collaborating for public art in 2010. They found the project through social media and jumped at the chance. “We’ve never done something so cool,” said the duo. The pair works with exterior paint primer for the larger back-

ground colours and then high-grade acrylics for the more detailed work. While they had experience doing murals on more threedimensional surfaces, the full cylinder experience was new. Wilburn and Folkmann spoke with Algonquin community members to get inspiration for the theme. The young girl and eagle pictured on the design represent hope and unity for the future. The duo agreed it was

wonderful to work in a rural setting: “The region is beautiful and the experience was brand new.” They added that the landscape of the farm lands add an extra beauty to the art which is Continued on page 23

Environment

Artist Roadsworth painted the silo themed “Environment” at the farm, Horses by Hannah, owned by Hannah Weideman, in Casselman.

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Artists Benny Wilding and Carlos Oliva painted the second silo themed “Environment” at BenRey-Mo Ltd Farm owned by Martin Benoît, in St. Albert.

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Diversity

Artist OMEN painted the mural themed “Diversity” at the Vankleek Hill Vineyard owned by Marty Kral.

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Avonmore Fair Tractor Parade for Canada 150 by Kalynn Sawyer Helmer AgriNews Staff Writer VONmOrE – BrENt maCINtyrE Of thE rOxmOrE agrICuLturaL sOCIEty aNd aVONmOrE faIr COmmIttEE Is spEar-

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“I based the idea of the parade on farmers being the backbone of Canada for the country’s first 150 years. The tractor has been a constant on farms for almost two-thirds of this time and will continue to be so,� said MacIntyre. MacIntyre encourages participants from all over Stormont Dundas and Glengarry to register and join in. “We would ideally like

to see 150 tractors participate, but as a farmer myself, I recognize that variables on the farm sometimes sidetrack the best laid plans. No matter the number we hope that all participants will enjoy the camaraderie of gathering antiques and modern tractors together. Hopefully this will also show a brief history of the evolution of Canadian farming to the general public as well,� he continued . Any tractors from antiques to modern machines are welcome and will be arranged in the parade according to brand and colour. MacIntyre hopes to see tractors from a number of generations and decades to create a walk through agricultural machine history. He also encourages people to decorate their tractors with

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Canadian themes for the parade. The tractors will start at Tagwi Secondary School and participants should arrive between 10 and 11 a.m. The procession plans to arrive at Avonmore Fairgrounds around noon. Spectator bleachers will be available on the fairgrounds and parking will be free. After the parade, the tractors will be parked on the fairgrounds for attendees to explore and participants will have the opportunity to enjoy a barbecue lunch. Registration will be available on www.avonmorefair.ca as well as more information on the event. MacIntyre said he is encouraging participants to pre-register so the planning committee can get an idea of numbers for the barbecue.

queen. Manley has been cultivating a social media following and finding different ways to promote agriculture in the area. She said her goal was to get younger girls interested in the competition and educate the next generation of princesses and queens.

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Many happy faces filled the Lion's Hall in Bonville on Sun., June 4, after a tasty meal of beef on a bun provided by the Beef Farmers of Stormont County. From back left, Beef Farmers of Stormont County VicePresident Sandy McIntosh, President Jamie Clark, Queen of the Furrow Kayla Manley, Ray Beauregard and Marlene Beauregard. Seated, Marion Clement, Heather Stewart, Elmer Stewart and Don Clement.

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This year’s dinner was held at the Lion's Hall in Bonville. on Sun., June 4. The beef is purchased from local farmers or stores that have quantities available, and salads and desserts are prepared to accompany the meal. The money raised from the event goes towards the Stewart J Clark/ Beef Farmers of Stormont County Bursary. Applicants must be in a post-secondary field related to agriculture. Last year, the organization was able to give two $1,000 bursaries and this year’s has yet to be decided. Beauregard explained that Beef on a Bun is a way to promote beef in the non-agriculture community and have an opportunity to spend an evening with community members from all walks of life. About 100 people show up each year to enjoy the spread. Also in attendance was Stormont Queen of the Furrow Kayla Manley. Manley said she attends as many events as she can both to promote the event and herself and her work as

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Popsilos Continued from page 21 more often found in busy city streets. “The view from the lifts was amazing,” they said. Larocque hopes to add more silos to the project in the coming years and has her eyes and ears open for farms

The AgriNews July, 2017 Page 23 looking to get involved. With Prescott-Russell so well situated between the tourist destinations of Montreal and Ottawa, Larocque would like to see the silos become a destination themselves as a gateway to exploring rural Ontario. There are a total of five

silos to visit. Two in Vankleek Hill, one in Embrun, one in Casselman and one in St. Albert. Maps and information on locations and artists can be found on the website, www.popsilos.ca. The route was scheduled to be open for visitors on June 30.

Sparks in Dunvegan by Lynn Macnab AgriNews Contributor UNVEGAN – SpArkS flEw iN DUNVEGAN AS blACkSmithS from NEw York, VErmoNt, pENNSYlVANiA, CoNNECtiCUt, QUEbEC AND oNtArio GAthErED for thE SECoND ANNUAl Smith-iN JUNE 3 At thE GlENGArrY pioNEEr mUSEUm (Gpm). Together, the artisans hammered away in the Oliver Hamelin Blacksmith shop creating a gun barrel typical of the late 1800s. Hundreds of people looked on dur-

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ing the performance held in the shop relocated to the museum from Apple Hill a few years ago. “It can take up to three days to make a gun barrel,” says Jennifer Black, curator of the museum. “We heard steel on steel, watched fires ablaze and listened to story after story about lives of blacksmiths today and back then.” Blacksmithing was a big part of life in small towns in the 1800s and 1900s. The smiths made hooks for homes and barns, shoes for horses and oxen, and made implements for some of the first farming Continued on page 27

Inauguration day

The Popsilos project on St. Guillaume Rd. near Embrun officially inaugurated the Popsilos program. Shown here from left are: Jennifer Larocque who started the project in Prescott-Russell, farm owner Jeannette Mongeon, Russell Township Mayor Pierre Leroux, and farm owners Hector Dignard and Michel Dignard, on Wed., June 28. Vetter photo

Museum’s smithy comes to life

The Oliver Hamelin Blacksmith shop at the Glengarry Pioneer Mueseum in Dunvegan had its brick forge reconstructed several years ago, and last year the smiths outfitted it with a working set of tools. Courtesy photo

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UELPH — THE WorLd JErsEy CaTTLE BUrEaU ToUr is CominG To Canada in 2020. Titled Voyage WJCB 2020, the tour is billed as “more than cows� and the bureau is already seeking volunteers. In a recent media release, Jersey Canada called for helpers, saying, “Three years may seem like a long time away, but a quality tour of this magnitude takes time to plan (and save for).� The tour will take place from June 20 to July 13, 2020, and includes visits to world-renowned Jersey farms, and also includes world famous Canadian sights, such as Niagara Falls and the Rocky Mountains, so

Ag Minister Continued from page 16 in a position to enforce regulations which are managed by other jurisdictions, such as the Ontario Ministry of Environment which can turn farmland into a proposed landfill with the stroke of a pen. They can, however, educate the provinces on the benefits of conservation. He said that Canadian agriculture is already making progress environmen-

volunteers will be needed across the country. Jersey Canada promises to immerse visitors in “Canadian history and culture, attractions and scenery, food and drink and ‌ of course ‌ dairy farm tours and Jersey cows!â€? The tour is billed as “an excellent opportunity to experience the development of the breed in a range of locations. Canada is a beautiful and diverse country and a Jersey tour is also a fabulous way to explore what we have to offer beyond cows.â€? The tour will include many options suiting visitors’ schedules and travel logistics. Jersey Canada assures visitors that, “Canada is a big country and our itinerary has

also been developed to accommodate local visitors that can only escape the farm within their home province.� Preliminary plans include the June 20-26 pre-tour visits to Montreal, Quebec City, Sherbrooke, Ottawa and Toronto, which will include tourist attractions; the main tour based from Inn of Waterloo with visits to Oxford, Perth, Brant Counties, and tourist attractions including Niagara Falls, Toronto and St. Jacobs; the post-tour in which participants fly to Calgary with visits in Red Deer and Edmonton (tourist attractions include Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff); and the post-posttour in which participants Continued on page 26

tally, including increasing carbon storage in soil and increasing producers’ environmental awareness. Federal efforts for improving health and food safety include Safe Food for Canadians regulations and Food Labelling modernization, and working with international partners. Regarding growing more high-quality food, it was unclear how that was to be managed, considering Canada’s limited arable land is being rapidly

gobbled up by housing or industrial development. However, panelists MacAulay and Vaughan praised technical solutions, just as precision farming which can reduce agricultural inputs and increase yields. A Food Policy for Canada will cover all food sources: agriculture, fisheries, aquaculture and processing. To submit comments, go to www.canada.ca/food-policy before July 27.

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and pressure is continually exerted by industries and by cities for rural areas to accept plants which cities will not. Opponents also point out that carbon dioxide is a major emission of the cement kiln process and they claim that cement production releases eight per cent of global carbon emissions. The United States’ Environmental Protection Agency estimates carbon emissions from cement production as about three per cent in the U.S.

Other concerns are air pollution; environmental, water and land degradation; agriculture degradation; nuisances; traffic and road safety; potential impacts on health, cancer and lung diseases; negative impacts on tourism; overall social and economic development; and loss of property value. Colacem has a class action suit against it for their cement plant about 25km away in Harrington, Que., in which plaintiffs are seeking compensation for excessive nuisance.

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Noted for its energy efficiency and frugal use of municipal water resources, the equipment boasts an energy recovery rate of 98 per cent. Furthermore, this investment marks the creation of five new jobs, bring the plant’s total to 260 employees, and makes the facility the region’s largest private employer.” Five speakers marked

the occasion and all showed their enthusiasm for the new venture. For Senior Vice-president, Operations for Parmalat Canada, JeanPaul Quiblier, the investment was a direct result of the recent agreement between producers and processors for the Class 7 milk through the National Ingredient Strategy. The new class allows Canadian producers to compete at a higher level with imported milk products. The addition of the ultrafiltration system will, “increase the plant’s milkprocessing capacity and to produce more cheese, of uniform quality, per production vat. The new milk ultrafiltration system gives dairy producers vast potential for growth and value for their milk, notably by allowing them to sell more milk,” wrote Parmalat. The

system will allow for milk to be processed as soon as it is delivered meaning an improved quality to Parmalat’s products. “Quality cheese is made with quality milk, and quality milk is fresh milk,” said Quiblier. Quiblier added that it is through the “support from the Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO) that the industry can look ahead with optimism.” This sentiment was shared by DFO representatives at the inauguration of the system on June 13. DFO General Manager, Peter Gould explained that the recent innovations have made a significant change to the nature of the relationships between processors and producers. “There has been a transition from a traditional producer/processor Continued on page 26

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Parmalat Continued from page 25 relationship to a strategic partnership.” DFO Chair Ralph Ditric commended Parmalat for their willingness to put their “skin on the line,” through their commitment to invest money into the industry as a whole. Ditric went on to explain his belief that the dairy industry as a whole is every part working together. “Everybody wants growth. [This partnership] positions ourselves to produce better and higher quality products. We can use Canadian products from a responsible and financial manner to the benefit of all.” MPP Grant Crack congratulated Parmalat and the DFO for their partnership and ensured that the government is committed to that partnership which is, “helping to get more local milk and cheese into Ontario glasses and plates.” MPP Jim McDonell followed up Crack saying, “when we have quality milk products from locals, produced into quality prod-

Jersey tour Continued from page 24 have the option of flying home from Calgary, or continuing on to B.C. with visits to Kelowna, Merritt, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, and Vancouver. Committees which Jersey Canada needs volunteers for include: the Promotions and Publicity Committee which seeks four to six Jersey breeders from across Canada, one representative from Jersey Canada, and one representative from Agri-Tours; the Sponsorship & Fundraising Committee which needs six Jersey breeders from across Canada, plus one representative from Agri-Tours; the Herd Tour Committee

ucts, that looks to a bright future.” On June 14, Parmalat Winchester processed a record 1.6-million litres of milk. In the newly built system, raw milk starts in the centrifuge which can handle 47,000 litres per hour and is raised from 4 or 5 celsius to 55 celsius. This separates the skim from the cream at a 42,000 skim to 5,000 cream, ratio. The heavier particles of the skim milk move to the side as the cream stays centred in the centrifuge and is then sucked out. It then travels to the Bactofuge. A similar system to the former which removes 75 per cent of the bacteria from skim milk. The third step is the pasteurizer in which the product is raised to 74 celsius for 17 seconds and then travels directly to the ultrafiltration tank. The alpha plate pasteurizer handles 60,000 litres per hour and is the largest in Canada with 365 metal plates inside each section. The pasteurized milk goes through eight stages of filtration to create the skim milk which needs four to five Jersey breeders, including one Chair from Quebec, one Chair from Ontario, as well as one representative from Jersey Canada, and one representative from Agri-Tours; the Alternate Program & Tourism Committee, which needs four Jersey breeders, including two from Quebec, and two from Ontario, plus one representative from Agri-Tours; the Banquet and Registration Committee and a subcommittee for the registration desk on arrival days and during the tour to accommodate day-by-day attendees. For more information and/or to sign-up, contact Kathryn Roxburgh, Jersey Canada General Manager: (519) 821-1020 (ext 102).

concentration. The milk permeate is brought to the reverse osmosis room where two outputs are possible. The first is the high concentrate lactose solids and powder blends. The second is water. This water is used to wash out the entire system which requires 30,000 litres of water per wash. With the self generated water, Parmalat Winchester will not require to use the township water, adding a green aspect to the production. The system gets used approximately four to five times a week for around 20 hours per process. Winchester Plant Director of Operations Bruce Shurtleff explained that as the system needs to be cleaned with each use so they try to be as efficient as possible. The new system brings innovation and opportunity together and projects a bright future for the dairy industry.

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Dunvegan Continued from page 23 equipment in the area. Blacksmiths would also repair iron objects by hammering them by hand on an anvil. Many knew a lot about horses. Because they often dealt with horses, blacksmiths had a keen sense of equine diseases. “Blacksmiths were an important component to any community in the old days,� reiterates Black. “We wanted to show people how important they were and what life was like in small towns.� Blacksmiths Stephen Midkiff from Pennsylvania and Rich Bostiga from Connecticut who helped with the gun barrel demonstration were pleased to be at the museum and will likely return next year for the Smith-In. They believe in teaching the art of metal craft, the values of traditional living and will continue to pass the knowledge on in every way they can. Other blacksmiths, including Monkland’s Pat Taylor and his wife Brenda, will partake in further museum events because they believe in the fundraiser. The event on Saturday was not just good as a fundraiser, but the blacksmiths helped out in many other ways. �Not only do the blacksmiths draw a great crowd,� says Black of the second annual event, “They walked through the museum beforehand and checked the place out for periodcorrect items. They’ve since replaced and repaired several metal items that weren’t exactly in keeping with the timeframe.� Black is referring to hooks, doorknobs, and other items that were not used in the old days. “They look at everything and are so generous to replace anything they know doesn’t fit with the time period.� Close to two dozen blacksmiths and other artisans demonstrated their trades on

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OFA’s president was pleased to accompany Minister Leal on the tour, representing Ontario farm businesses. The business relationship and trade agreements between Canada and the U.S. is vital to the economic success of both countries. Every meeting emphasized that greater transparency and ongoing discussions need to happen, and once again, both sides agreed. Recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump threatening trade between Canada and the U.S., especially the North American Free Trade

Agreement (NAFTA), has a lot of farmers and governments worried. The continuation of our free trade agreement is essential to our economy and livelihoods. In 2016, Ontario-U.S. two-way trade in agricultural products was valued at $28.8-billion. Governments, industry and business leaders have engaged in some encouraging discussions with common themes. Both countries are displaying a desire and need to harmonize the trade rules on food safety to make it easier to move food across our borders. Harmonization of food safety rules is a number one concern for both countries. Ontario food processing representatives also accompanied Minister Leal on this engagement tour. The relationship between farmers as primary food producers and food processors is vital to a healthy food processing and value-added sector. Ontario is home to one of the most robust food processing and value-added sectors in North America and those food companies rely on a fair trade agreement too. While touring the state of Michigan, Currie spent time with Michigan Farm Bureau colleagues. Meeting with their board of directors and key staff presented opportunities for discussions on respective agriculture industries, and how OFA and the Michigan Farm Bureau could align future lobbying efforts with our respective governments to push for a more fluid trade relationship between our countries. The visit also revealed opportunities to engage with other Great Lakes states farm organizations to build simi-

lar relationships between our organizations. Ontario’s agriculture and agri-food industry is a key economic driver in the province. Maintaining free trade between Ontario and the U.S. is a vital part of ensuring the financial and business success of our industry. Minister Leal reminded us what an open border means to Ontario businesses – open borders ensure access to customers and allow movement of food products and ingredients back and forth for processing and consumer sales. OFA was proud to be part of this engagement tour, providing insight and first-hand experiences to discussions with our U.S. counterparts. The creation of NAFTA resulted in an open border trade system that is working extremely well for everyone today. Ontario maintains solid trading relationships with our neighbouring Great Lakes states and the rest of the U.S. OFA appreciated the hospitality shown and discussions that took place, and anticipates continued trade success and transparency in any future trade discussions and decisions.

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Maxville Fair hosted their first Truck and Tractor Pull on Sat., June 24 – 1st place in the Diesel Stock went to Jonathan Jans of Moose Creek with a distance of 305.25 ft. Vogel photo

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Philippe Robert of Crysler placed 2nd in the Hwy Tractor class at the Maxville Fair on Sat., June 24. The crowd cheered as he revved the 98 Freightliner to pull a distance of 278.06 ft at a speed of 18 mph.

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1st Yves Picard (Quebec) 244.75 ft; 2nd JF Senterra (St. Eugene) 236.19 ft. Antique 6500 lb class –1st Martin Renaud (Green Valley) 250.13 ft; 2nd Terry Quimet (Huntingdon) 236.06 ft. Antique 5500 lb class – 1st Matt Dandy (Vankleek Hill) 150.82 ft; 2nd Terry Quimet (Huntingdon) 146.60 ft. Antique 4500 lb class – 1st Val Jeaurond (Vankleek Hill) 145.57 ft; 2nd Mike

Ouimett (Huntingdon) 114.45 ft. Antique 3500 lb class – 1st Val Jeaurond (Vankleek Hill) 89.04 ft; 2nd Travis Nixon (Vankleek Hill) 52.7 ft. farm stock 12500 class – 1st Brent Bartholomew (Winchester) with 275 ft; 2nd Martin Renaud (Green Valley) 264.63 ft. farm stock 10500 class –1st Brent Bartholomew (Winchester) with 325 ft; 2nd Martin Renaud (Green

Valley) 300.52 ft. Antique 8500 class – 1st Matt Dandy (Vankleek Hill) 234.03 ft; 2nd Travis Nixon (Vankleek Hill) 228.26 ft. Antique 10500 class – 1st Jamie Ruest (Alexandria) 231.58 ft. diesel stock 8500 class – 1st Jonathan Jans (Moose Creek) 305.25 ft; 2nd Martin Poirier (Casselman) 294.56 ft. farm tractor 300 ptO horsepower and under –1st Paul McRae

(Maxville)325.60 ft; 2nd Emma Barton (Vankleek Hill) 315.40 ft. pro Mod diesel 8500 class – 1st Casey Brown (Low, QC) 325.16 ft; 2nd Mike Genier (Crysler) 324.22 ft. hwy tractor class – 1st Darren Barton (Vankleek Hill) 278.16 ft; 2nd Philippe Robert (Crysler) 278.06 ft. farm tractor 200 ptO horsepower and under – 1st Simon Frei (Maxville) 276 ft; 2nd Rob MacDonald (North Lancaster) 265.37 ft. spurs and barrells The barrell Jackpot show sponsored by RC Holdings, Cornwall, took place on Friday evening, June 23. There were eight riders who competed – the winner was Belle Atkinson with a 17.02 second ride.

The saturday Extreme horse show entertained viewers on June 24, with a number of participants of all ages who rode an intricate course and need precision and control to succeed. The western pleasure show rounded out the horse and rider events at the Fair on Sun., June 25. A total of 10 entries partook in the show. Judge Sheila Rondeau said she was pleased with the number of entries from the show. youth high point champion – Kolton Vogel (Glen Roy). senior high point champion – Joelle Delisle (Huntingdon, QC). senior high point reserve champion – Dominique Kloeckner (Huntingdon, QC).

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every June at Ottawa City Hall. McWilliams described the parade as a “moving evolution� of farm equipment and other vehicles over the past century and a half. Adding to the festivities were a street dance and barbecue primarily pulled together by general store owner John Bradley. Admission to all of it was free. With 90 entries most of which were tractors and other farm equipment, the parade took about an hour to pass any given point. The viewing stand was manned by retired auctioneer Carson Hill and broadcaster Rob Snow.

Several of the entries were horse-drawn, including the single team-drawn wagon that 22 years ago was the centre piece of Navan’s famous 50horse hitch. Once again, the driver was Wyatt’s father Willard McWilliams. For the record, organizers decided to video the parade from 150 feet up using technology that’s become commonplace in farm field scouting‌ a drone. They hired Mathieu Bruyere of Up N’ Above aerial cinematography and his DJI Phantom 2 drone; while Bruyere has handled plenty of field surveys, weddings and random events,

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150 parade Continued from page 30 McWilliams was quick to hand off credit to his 20member organizing committee. However, member Phil Muggleton emphasized it was McWilliams who had the “clear visionâ€? needed to pull off the project‌ ironic, in a way, when you consider that he’s gradually losing his eyesight to a degenerative disease. “I’ve heard many very positive comments about the

parade ranging from the variety of the entries to how well organized it was,â€? Muggleton stated. “Wyatt, you are an inspiration and a role model.â€? One large wrench was tossed into the spokes of Parade Through Time‌ but organizers didn’t allow it to grind to a halt. A few days earlier, they learned that their honourary parade marshal Paddy Pryle passed away suddenly on route to Navan, Ont., from Navan, Ireland. Pryle died in

St. John’s where he had stopped for a short visit. The two communities were twinned in 2012 and Pryle, a 53-year-old driving instructor and father of four children, had made several trips to the Ontario Navan, including to the annual fair with 40 of his countrymen and women. Several local Navan residents have reciprocated. “We turned the street dance at the fairgrounds into an Irish wake and raised a toast to Paddy,� McWilliams

said. Glen Edwards, who helped coordinate the agricultural entries, said interest in the event continued to grow and farmers enquired up to the last minute if they could bring their tractors and other machines. “In those cases, we were successful in getting some items we didn’t already have in the parade,� said Edwards, a John Deere collector who entered several green pieces. With plans to visit Navan,

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Ian Burnett of Carleton Corner Farms drove the demonstration on Thurs., June 15, at Vernon View Farm. Burnett’s family purchased one of the mixers and has been using it since June 12. In that time, Burnett said the efficiency was evident. With the old feeding and mixing method he would work from 4:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; however, with the TrioTrac he said his time has dropped to 5:30 a.m. to 8/8:30 a.m. Carleton Corner Farms have around 550 head and milk 300 dairy cows. The farm has a free-stall barn and a new heifer and dry cow

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barn. The farm also works a biogas generator to produce power for 500 homes. Jared Peterson, who manages Vernon View Farm, said they hope to have one of the machines by the end of the year. Fuel efficiency, time reduction and the feed precision are all valuable incentives for Peterson to make the switch. Vernon View Farm milks 155 to 160 cows, is a free-stall robotic barn with three robots and works 1,700 acres of crop, 1,200 of which is cash crop. Continued on page 35

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TrioTrac Continued from page 34 The farm which began in 1994 nearby as a tie-stall barn has since moved to its current location around four years ago. The TrioTrac machines are sold ranging in size from 1,800 to 2,400 cubic litres. They also sport a serrated blade that moves in a scissorlike fashion to make a clean cut to the roughage for as little loss as possible. The remaining roughage stays hard packed to avoid moisture or heat from getting in and crumbling the product. The four-wheel drive and crab steering capabilities mean the machine is easily manoeuvrable. During the promotion, Weagant Sales Manager Ault Van Bokhorst had Trioliet Service Rep, Christiaan Brama, drive the mixer through the Winchester Tim Hortons drive through

The AgriNews July, 2017 Page 35 and order a coffee. The 33.5 by 8 foot long machine had no trouble around the somewhat tight corners and Brama got a nice Canadian treat. Some of the other interesting features and technology include, a WiFi-connected recipe and ingredient computer that monitors ingredients based on the information input by a vet or from a farm computer. The roughage is mixed in a figure eight rotation and only takes four minutes to ensure the ingredients are combined so that each bite is exactly the same, explained Van Bokhorst. The mixer can reach up to six metres high for cutting and can travel at 40 kilometres on main roads. The machine’s growing presence in Eastern Ontario is a testament to the efficiency of equipment that is becoming all the more popular in modern agricultural practices.

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From Haliburton take Cty Rd. 1 south 10kms., or from Kinmount take Cty Rd. 21 north to Cty Rd. 1. See Signs! Real Estate 1 p.m. includes: a 1,250 sq. ft. 3 bedroom bungalow with garage & two out buildings, plus 14’ x 14’ wooden barn in back. Appliances included are, fridge, stove washer & dryer. New asphalt shingle roof in 2013, 2005 oil furnace with new tank in 2017, 50 amp hydro service, gas generator back up from an 8 hp Homelite 4400 unit, modern septic service installed in 2013, Taxes $850 annually, 20’ dug well in basement. Survey available. Situated on approximately 6.2 acres of scenic level property, Burnt River winds through the rear of the property with approximately 100’ of river frontage. Plus, there is access to the Ontario Haliburton Rail Trail, excellent for outdoor activities all year long. Legal Description: 5570 Gelert Rd., Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0 Con 1 PT Lot 3 & PT Lot 4 RP 19R718 PART 1, Roll #010 000 0100 0000 Municipality of Dysart, Haliburton Highlands, ON. Real Estate Terms & Conditions: All properties sold are sold on an ‘as is’ basis, deposit RI &DQDGLDQ )XQGV FHUWLÂż HG FKHTXH PDGH SD\DEOH WR 3DXO Cowen, in Trust on sale day, remainder to be paid in full in 60 days or on closing. Purchasers are guaranteed clear title to the property. Real estate is subject to owner’s approval! For more information or viewing contact: Kevin Barker. Miscellaneous items 10 a.m. include: a 13.5 hp Craftsman riding lawn mower w/38â€? cut, HS80 Honda gas snow blower on tracks w/protection shelter, 5 hp push mower, combination aluminum ladder, Beaver table saw & compound saw, large variety of furniture & collectible items including, Hoosier cupboards, hardwood dining suite, table w/8chairs, cabinet & buffet, old side boards & pine cupboard, oak wash stands & dressers, drop leaf & oval tables, wicker chairs, 2 - ice boxes, 3 - wood stoves, 3 old treadle sewing machines incl. a Singer treadle machine w/cabinet & pamphlet circa 1929, knitting & sewing supplies, old wooden skis & snow shoes, old wooden boxes, various tins, bottles & books, tin baby carriage, Viking fridge, tiger maple chair, parlour table, Pepsi cooler, variety of old pickling crocks some w/lids, lanterns, old china set, cups & saucers, milk stool, old hand made quilts, Blanks wood, Hudson’s Bay, quilts, bedding some new still in package, collectible glass incl. Depression, Fireking, Pyrex, Corning, etc., 2 vintage blanket boxes, WWII personal items, old local calendars, wash bins, wooden pulleys, turn jacks, steel wheels, old saws, scythe, drill press, wet stone, tools & pine & oak lumber, vintage costume jewellery, plus, a large collection of interesting items!

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GARRY & MELISSA MULLIN 8481 Donaldson Rd., East (7th Line), Gores Landing, ON From Cobourg take Cty. Rd. 18 north to Donaldson Rd., East (7th Line). See Signs! Sale includes a 155C JD riding lawn mower with 48� cutting deck, AgroFab 17 cu. ft. yard cart, Craftsman 12.5 hp 33� snow blower with electric start and weather shield, Rigid 7000 watt generator with Honda motor and remote starting (new), large collection of hand and power tools i.e. table, radial and chop saws, 1 hp compressor, large inventory of new heating, cooling and electrical parts, duct work, piping including some copper plus some used units, lots of industrial steel shelving, electric fencing supplies, paige wire, aluminum extension and combination ladders, Featherlite step ladders, Johnson 8 hp outboard motor with rubber boat, etc. Household items include a custom made 2 piece china cabinet with touch lighting (new), rosewood parlour chair, pine cabinet, cedar lined chest, 4 piece bedroom suite – queen bed handmade, lawn and patio IXUQLWXUH ¿ OLQJ FDELQHWV DQG GHVNV Collectibles include various prints i.e. Robert Bateman and Glen Loates, Gund teddy bears, cast iron baby crib, various games, toys, Xmas decorations, plus much more!

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On Wed., June 14, Ault Van Bokhorst, Weagant Farm Supplies Sales Manager, watched as Trioliet service rep Christiaan Brama drove Weagant’s new self-propelled mixer through the Winchester Tim Hortons drive thru. The TrioTrac will be the sixth of its kind in the area. Van Bokhorst toured the machine the previous week to nearby farms to show off the efficiency and precision of the machine which can reduce feeding time to one-third of traditional tractor combinations. Sawyer Helmer photo

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Port day provides reasons to celebrate by Tom Van Dusen AgriNews Staff Writer s EdwArdsburgh/ CArdinAl MAyor PAt sAyEAu ExPlAinEd JunE 10, ACquiring whAt’s now billEd As EAstErn ontArio’s PrEMiEr Port froM thE

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gross revenues of $7-million, the mayor revealed. In addition, $2-million was put back into port improvements. There’s been an improved trend in cargo volumes moving through the port by truck, rail and ship, now standing at 1.2 million metric tons a year, Sayeau said: “The strategic investment by three levels of government has paid off in increased taxes and revenues flowing back into our community by giving companies more sustainable, efficient transportation options.” Just before they enjoyed free hotdogs and hamburgers during Port Day, residents learned revenues reduced the municipal tax rate by 20 per cent last year. In addition to speeches and barbecue, participants were also treated to

live entertainment and wagon tours of the port property. Perhaps the biggest draw was the presence of HMCS Goose Bay, a coastal defence vessel that has served in the Canadian Forces since 1998, and Canadian Coast Guard Ship Corporal Teather, a hero class patrol vessel constructed in 2013 and manned by the RCMP. Escorted tours of both ships were offered all day June 10 and 11. Sayeau said area corn growers continue to provide the bread and butter business at the port and its massive elevator. Road salt is another large commodity passing through the port, with a small mountain of the product delivered for storage a few days before the open house. He noted a general

harbour front dock, revamped as part of a $35-million infrastructure upgrading project. Dalley added that, last year, $2.2-million was spent on more storage and automating equipment in the elevator. New bins were immediately filled with non-GMO corn from Cardinal’s Ingredion Canada plant downriver at Cardinal; a long-term storage and processing agreement is now being drawn up between the port and Ingredion. Robert Turner, VicePresident of Operations for the Chamber of Marine Commerce, noted that one freighter can carry enough

upswing in waterborne cargo shipping with new and revamped vessels flying the Canadian flag coming into service on the Great Lakes and Seaway system. In fact, 14 new freighters have entered service during the past five years, growth unprecedented since the Seaway opened in 1959. This summer, said General Manager Robert Dalley, the port for the first time will be receiving shipments of specialized steel for use in the construction industry. It will be delivered by ship to the

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Proctor & Gamble closing Brockville plant by Candice Vetter AgriNews Staff Writer RoCKviLLE — pRoCtER & gAmbLE ANNouNCEd iN LAtE mAy

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American supply chain. P&G has said the long timeline before closure will allow employee transition plans to be developed, including possible transfers to other locations. The company has another plant in Belleville, a distribution centre in Brantford and the Canadian head office in Toronto, as well as several locations in the United States. Jeff LeRoy, of P&G Company Communications, told AgriNews that the Brockville plant will close

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800-employee manufacturing site in Belleville, Ont., about 150 km west of Brockville. Looking at normal attrition models, we expect the Belleville site to have opportunities for many employees. Between that, our sites in the U.S., and other options, we are working with each Brockville employee on a personal transition plan that meets their needs with the company’s needs. Some employees will likely separate from P&G. But if employees are willing to relocate we are working hard to find a place for

them within the company. What I can add is that those who do separate from the company will have a separation package with multiple benefits, including a job re-training allowance. However, it is our desire to place as many of the people as we can at other P&G locations. People are our greatest asset and the Brockville employees are some of our finest.� When asked what plans were for the real property on the site, he said, “We are putting together a team to market the property and any leftover equipment. Again, this is very early in the process so we have no further details. We will be

working with local officials on this as well.� The loss of the plant, the jobs, and the negative impacts on suppliers which served the plant and of businesses which sold to it and its employees is another blow to an Eastern Ontario manufacturing town. Over the last two decades, plant after plant has shut down and moved south, although there has been a recent resurgence in new uses for some. The IDP Group has rejuvenated the former NestlÊ’s plant in Chesterville, and the former Heinz ketchup plant in Leamington has been partially reopened by French’s.

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The crew of SNC staff, VCI students and teachers worked hard throughout the day to plant 78 trees of 16 different species to give shade and promote the area as an outdoor learning space. All of the native tree and shrub species were chosen to one day provide the school with harvestable products that can be used in the classroom. Included were serviceberries, nannyberries, highbush cranberries as well as sugar maple trees that will be good for sap tapping in the next 10 to 20 years, and hemlock and cedar which can be used for steeping teas. SNC staff Cheyene Brunet ordered and chose the trees from Marlin's Orchards in Summerstown and Ferguson Forest Centre in Kemptville. Katherine Watson was instrumental in the planning of the event though, said Brunet. SNC’s participation with the schools in the Upper Canada District School Board and the Ottawa Catholic District School Board is part of an initiative to get students more

The future of agriculture

From left, Adam Villeneuve, Ryan Lalonde, Keegan Barton and Josh Gut take a well-deserved break after a long day of tree planting with the help of South Nation Conservation at their school, Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute, on Wed., June 7. Sawyer Helmer photo

Lending a green thumb

From left, Katherine Watson, David Fitch, Tristan Jackson, Cheyene Brunet and Mesha Sagram were the SNC staff on site to help the Agriculture Specialist High Skills major students at VCI plant 78 trees on Wed., June 7, to help give the grounds more greenery and shade in the hopes of an outdoor learning space for the future. Sawyer Helmer photo active in environmental dents to the Leitrim practices and education. Wetlands to examine the Before the VCI tree plantnatural features that are so ing event, SNC worked important to city centres. with Char-lan District High Watson explained that School to discuss settleVCI was a great candidate ment patterns and went to for a school yard greening the OCDSB to bring stuproject and it is their hope

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to put the schools in touch with community partners. With the help of some volunteers from the local farmers’ market that uses the school grounds for their sales, the newly planted trees will have a summer maintenance schedule to ensure healthy growth. Brunet also attached gator bags to the bottom of the larger trees that will slowly release water, making them easier to care for. Hawksbury Toyota Representative Alain Parisien was on site to present the cheque, funding the project, to Principal Angela Grandy. Parisien said a few words about the Toyota grant program and explained that the grant was in its 16th year of funding greening projects at school across Canada. “Toyota is dedicated to improving

health and well-being and has donated more than $11million to the program to help green the grounds of over 3,000 schools,� Parisien explained. After the cheque presentation, UCDSB Trustee Caroll Carkner thanked everyone for their attendance and Toyota and SNC for bringing the grant to VCI. SNC Chairman Francois St. Amour remarked, “This is a great example of what can be done when we partner together.� Principle Grandy finished up the speeches by saying, “Agriculture is really important to this area, by planting fruit trees [we will

be able to harvest and bring the products into the classrooms.] Everything we do is always about the students and learning. We are happy to be part of a community to help the environment.� Four of the agriculture students who helped with the event were on site for the cheque presentation. Teacher John Edward said the students showed a lot of enthusiasm about helping out and learn from the SNC staff. He went on to explain that the family farms which the students work on are often large crop fields. “It was a neat opportunity to put trees back into the earth and see the other side of things,� he said. During the event, the students had the opportunity to Continued on page 39

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Ag Special High Skills students get chainsaw certifications by Kalynn Sawyer Helmer AgriNews Staff Writer HESTERVILLE – THE NoRTH DuNDaS DISTRICT HIgH SCHooL STuDENTS fINISHED up THEIR CHaIN-

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The chainsaw certificate is one of the last challenges for the students who also participated in an experimental farm in Ottawa in early June. At the farm, students learned about crops, ecosystems, toxicity as well as dairy herds and how to classify a cow to improve the herd. On the last cut before the lunch break, student

Timber

NDDHS student Dylan Burleigh made the final perfect cut before the lunch break during the NDDHS agriculture major students chainsaw safety training on Thurs., June 8. Course teacher John Ferrier supervised the cut from nearby. Sawyer Helmer photo

SNC tree planting Continued from page 38 learn about soil structure, how to plant properly, nutrients and root health. Student Josh Gut brought up the information on windbreaks. “It was cool to learn about windbreaks and how they can help with soil health,” said Gut. Fellow student Keegan Barton added that the event showed, “just how much work it is to

It takes a village

just plant some trees.” Gut, Barton, Ryan Lalonde and Adam Villeneuve explained they will likely be looking to agricultural programs at MacDonald College where they can hone their skills and apply new knowledge to their futures in agriculture. The Ag students spent their year checking out heavy equipment dealers, a cheese factory, farmers’ markets, farm shows and new technology.

Hawksbury Toyota representative Alain Parisien presented a cheque to Principal Angela Grandy on Wed., June 7, for the Toyota Evergreen Learning Grounds grant program. Also pictured are Mayor Gary J. Barton, UCDSB Trustee Caroll Carkner, SNC Chairman Francois St. Amour, VCI students and staff, and SNC staff. Sawyer Helmer photo

Dylan Burleigh made a stellar cut, positioning the fallen tree precisely where Ferrier had outlined.

Safety first

From left, Agriculture Specialist High Skills Major program students Chantal Puenter, Jeremy Gutkencht, Dylan Burleigh, Jared Hutchinson, Anthony Nelson, Kyle Fetterly and Joey Williams paused for a short break before getting back to work for their chainsaw safety certificate on Thurs., June 8. Sawyer Helmer photo

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