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E. Ontario vintners protest VQA rules by Candice Vetter AgriNews Staff Writer OUNTAIN — PAUl leblANC Of SMOkIe RIdge VINeyARd NeAR MOUNTAIN ClAIMS ThAT VINTNeRS’ QUAlITy AllIANCe ONTARIO, The PROVINCe’S wINe AUThORITy ANd RegUlATOR, dIS-

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those sales, which are to enhance our visitors’ experiences,” says Leblanc. He has recently sent letters to VQA and the LCBO each of which, he says, have passed the buck. Now he has sent the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and MPP Jim McDonell letters. “We pay higher

levees, we can’t sell to farmers’ markets, it’s unclear if we’ll be allowed in grocery stores. This is unfair. We want a level playing field, the same as the government just did for the cider business.” The VQA in Ontario started in 1988 to protect the Ontario wine industry. The organization’s website states that VQA means wines of origin. “As steward of Ontario’s appellation system, VQA Ontario is Continued on page 11

Paul ‘Smokie’ Leblanc of Smokie Ridge Vineyard near Mountain is campaigning for fair treatment by VQA for vineyards and wineries which use cold hardy hybrid grapes — most of which are grown in Eastern Ontario.

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Not only can local wineries not sell their products under the respected VQA brand, but they are also required to pay levees of about 30 per cent more on sales of their wines than VQA approved wineries do. As an example, another local vintner, who asked to remain anonymous, provided the VQA forms to AgriNews. On a bottle of wine priced at $15.25, a VQA producer will receive $12.26 after the province’s levies are paid. For a nonVQA wine, which Leblanc says is just as good and as high in quality and standards as VQA, the winery will only receive $7.13 for a bottle, even though that bottle sells at the same price of $15.25. Out of that seven bucks comes all the costs of growing, fermenting, testing, bottling, labelling, shipping, promotion, advertising, staffing and other overhead. Or as Leblanc explained it, if he sells one case of wine for $15.95 per bottle to a restaurant, he has to give $71 of that to the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (through which all alcohol is bought and wholesaled in Ontario). The VQA producer gives up $22. “So if I sold 10 cases a week to restaurants, the amount extra I pay to the LCBO would be enough money to hire a full-time staff person.” Meanwhile, the wine goes through the same rigorous quality assurance process to be licensed by the province in the first place. The situation is worse in the winery itself. Smokie Ridge can sell wine by the glass to visitors at the vineyard, but first Leblanc has to sell it back to the vineyard, and pay that levy. “I make 93 cents a bottle on

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Microbreweries committing to local organic farmers by Sandy Burns AgriNews Contributor

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panel discussion about Grain Value Chain in Eastern Ontario at the Eco Farm Day in Cornwall Feb. 20. “Savour Ottawa is housed and managed at Just Food; it is a partnership initiative between the City of Ottawa, Ottawa Tourism, producers, retailers, and processors throughout the region. The goal is to build a value chain from producers all the way to consumers. Beau’s has wanted to be part of Savour Ottawa since its inception, but you can’t use water as your local identifi-

er. With Savour Ottawa, you have to be a verified producer, and we work with Farmers’ Markets Ontario to do that farmer verification. If you’re a business, you have to demonstrate that you’re purchasing a certain amount of Savour Ottawa product,� she said. “So Beau’s and Dominion City started a craft brewery category, which has definite benchmarks for Eastern Ontario hops use, but they also went for the sugar source. So the goal is that by the end of this year, Beau’s, Dominion City, and other microbreweries will be committing to

Public info sessions on Experimental Farm controversy by Candice Vetter AgriNews Staff Writer TTAWA— COnTrOversy Over The OTTAWA hOspiTAl’s CAnAdiAn CenTrAl experimenTAl FArm lAnd grAb FOr The CiviC CAmpus Will gO

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mental research centre located in central Ottawa. That would be about 20 per cent of the useable crop research area. However, a hospital media spokesperson said the public information session would be about the proposed new facility, but not the location, and the hospital is not referring to it as public conContinued on page 38

at least one local farmer producer on the sugar side, not just on the hops side. That might mean they are agreeing to buy next year’s grain from you. By 2021, five per cent of fermentable ingredients would be sourced from Savour Ottawa members, who are Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec producers. And then in the following four years, 10 per cent. That’s a significant commitment that they’re trying to make to build that market channel as a certified organic business. So that’s substantial.� Jeff McCauley, purchasing manager for Beau’s All

The AgriNews March, 2016 Page 3 Natural Brewing Co., said equipped with smaller brewhe’s excited about this ing systems specifically for growth opportunity, but trials. “We have the ability to stresses that more local organic farmers are needed trial batches now. Right now to help make it happen. I’m trialing a small amount “My message is the of organic wheat from a demand is there. Organic processor in Guelph, and we’ve tried some stuff from grain is not something we have a lot of access to, espe- Western Quebec as well and cially locally,� he said. “In it’s been positive. It’s all general terms, breweries are certified organic,� he said. “By the end of this year looking for barley that has uniform kernel size, plump we’re going to be across kernels, protein content, and Canada, and right now then the malting is where we’re the second-largest we turn that into wonderful, craft brewer in Canada and we’re just 10 years old. It’s delicious beer. We’re interested in understanding what a good success story from Ontario and Quebec have to an agriculture business, but offer. We’re using just under we want to grow farms up 30 tons a week.� with us and we’re seeing it Beau’s is currently brew- with the hops and there’s no reason we can’t do it with ing about 7,500 litres per grain as well.� batch, and the plant is

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Education hub new role for Kemptville? The Kemptville Centre for Rural Advancement is out; an Eastern Ontario Education Hub is in. That’s the way North Grenville officials are now portraying the future fortunes of Kemptville College which is about to wrap up close to a century as a venerable pillar of the regional agricultural community. Declared surplus by parent University of Guelph in March 2014, the college will hold its last graduation ceremony this April. Shortly after that, U of G will permanently walk away. With by far the biggest stake in the 847-acre campus, North Grenville has spearheaded a series of committees and reports over the past two years investigating alternative uses of the facility… which also includes 50 buildings of various shapes and sizes. For awhile, the municipality latched on to a soft Centre for Rural Advancement Concept. But then a regional French-language school board committed to using part of the campus for K-9 classes starting this fall, with the higher grades to be added later. Springing from there, municipal officials feel they may have come up with the magic solution: A connected network of education and training services, a hub, with a revitalized Kemptville Agricultural College as the centrepiece, operated by a non-profit corporation. As now envisioned, a common theme would run through all components of the hub: Low-carbon innovation and climate change adaptation. A BDO consultant’s report on the concept will be released to North Grenville Council and the general public at a meeting April 4, a meeting that could become the launch pad of campus rejuvenation, said Forbes Symon, North Grenville director of planning and development. “The BDO report and council’s reaction will determine if the education hub is a go or a no-go,” Symon said, adding it’s always been clear that several partners were needed to make a campus revival work, that no single operator could afford the expenses. Cost of the BDO report plus an in-ground infrastructure assessment on campus is $225,000, with half covered by a federal program and one quarter each by OMAFRA and by the municipality. North Grenville Mayor Dave Gordon likes the college’s latest prospects. He said the education hub concept has been well received by OMAFRA Minister Jeff Leal and his staff who are impressed that the municipality has successfully managed a previous provincial download. Several years ago, North Grenville took over from the Ministry of Natural Resources what’s now called Ferguson Forest Centre, a supplier of seedlings across Eastern Ontario also offering a series of walking trails to local residents. The tree nursery is operated by a non-profit corporation, a model the municipality intends to apply to the college. “They just love it,” is the way Gordon described provincial staff reaction to the North Grenville approach. “We took a walk at the forest centre that was supposed to last for half an hour and it went for an hour and a half.” With the campus and the nursery combined, Kemptville is book-ended to the north and south by 1,200 acres of forest and agricultural lands, providing endless opportunities, Symon noted. And that’s without counting another 800 acres of MNR forest adjacent to the Ferguson Centre. As a symbol of a fresh new start, Symon and North Grenville Chief Administrator Brian Carré have launched a search for the “Holy Grail” of the anticipated resurrection, the charter they believe was issued to the college when it opened in 1917. While there’s a chance there never was such a document, it’s a slim one, said Carré, who doubts the U of G takeover of the facility in 1997 would have affected the charter in any way. If it can’t be found, Carré said North Grenville is likely to petition for a new one in time for the 100th anniversary in 2017 when it’s hoped the college will be reborn for another century.

New foundation For now, the Kemptville College Foundation has put the brakes on what appeared to be a speedy downhill ride to the end of the road. Established several years ago to raise funds for programs and student bursaries, the foundation has been running out of gas. That’s not because it doesn’t have a healthy bank account, because it does. It’s because its namesake, Kemptville College, is scheduled to close in April after being booted to the curb by the University of Guelph which had been managing it since 1997. Continued on page 6

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Henn’s House In recent weeks, Eastern Ontario has mourned the passing of three agricultural innovators and builders, namely North Dundas’s Alvin Runnalls, 76, Richmond’s Garnet Ralph, 91, and Bearbrook’s Walter Henn, 76. All three men left impressive legacies. Walter’s accomplishments were all the more distinctive in that he realized them after emigrating as a young man from Germany and learning the ropes, language and culture of Canada. Henn passed on Feb. 5. His life celebration five days later at the Maple Leaf-Almrausch Club that he helped build attracted 500 friends from all walks of life. They were people that Walter had touched in some way, from tradesmen to politicians. I was in attendance. As an aside, the basis of Walter’s main business and his passion was food, the good, wholesome, natural variety. In his memory, family and staff pulled out all the stops in feeding guests; never have I dined so well at a memorial service. As I mentioned, with Walter, it was mainly about food, especially in his later years when he’d scaled activities back to Bearbrook Game Meats on a scenic setting near Vars. But there was so much more as recalled by his old pal Brian Coburn, former provincial cabinet minister and past mayor of Cumberland Township. If we could all be so lucky to get Brian to give our eulogy in that solemn style, with that authoritative voice, leaving no detail unrecalled! “To many of us here today,” Coburn observed,” he not only was a dear friend, he may have been a business associate, a salesman, a community builder, an entrepreneur, a dreamer, an adventurer… but more importantly, to all of us, he was a doer.” “He was a very proud Canadian and, in this land of endless opportunities, he fit in just like a hand into a glove.” Walter’s entrepreneurial side first manifested itself back in Germany. At the age of about 12, he saw a need to help out his mother who was struggling to buy enough food for the family. So he began selling eggs at the local market, triggering a lifelong inner confidence that he could achieve whatever he set out to do. Brian remembered the first time he met Walter about 50 years ago, a day that marked the latter’s introduction to Canadian farming, more precisely, hay baling. In those days, Brian described, there was a

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by Tom Van Dusen stooker behind the baler. Bales had to be manually shifted from the baler to the stooker amidst the dust; the stooker was tripped, leaving six bales to be picked up by hand and put on the wagon. “Walter watched this performance and said if you think I’m going to stand behind that thing and pile bales in the dust, you’re crazy. There must be a better and easier way to do the job.” In a nutshell, Brian said, that was Walter Henn. He was constantly thinking of a better way to do the job or to open up more opportunities. Early on, Walter and wife Inge built a large hog operation. They followed that up by launching the iconic Bearbrook Farms, one of the first agritourism destinations in the Ottawa area. The attraction featured exotic animals and fowl, a butcher shop and on-site meat store. Then Walter began to repair and refurbish refrigeration equipment, expanding into a business with outlets and customers around the world. He steadily employed 75 people and more seasonally. “Meanwhile, back at the ranch, the animal population grew, which led Inge and Walter into the catering business, and then the B & B for visitors to spend some time on the farm. A large banquet hall followed, then a dome where weddings and a variety of events were held. For a period of time, over 200 tour buses a year arrived at Bearbrook Farms.” After venturing to Russia to investigate investment potential, in 1989 Walter became a founding member of the Canada-USSR Business Council and joined Prime Minister Brian Mulroney in a delegation to Moscow. Walter also spent considerable time in Trinidad where he designed and built a complex called Food City, and was involved in projects in Frobisher Bay, the Ukraine and Florida. He gave back in many ways to his local community, including during the 1998 ice storm when the Bearbrook Farms generator enabled him to cook and supply food to local shelters. The military set up a base of operations at Bearbrook Farms while assisting with repairs to the Hydro infrastructure. “He was a man who lived life on his own terms. Right, wrong or indifferent, he stood as a unique individual.”

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planting record with field maps and a harvest record. Buffer strips between it and other corn crops, whether the producer’s or a neighbour’s, depend upon the total acreage and other site features. If the crop is within a 160-foot strip, 16 rows are required for buffer; from 160 to 800 feet, only eight rows are required. After harvest, representative bin samples are sent for testing. Currently, Ingredion is contracting for a GM contamination of three per cent

or less. For Ingredion to sell it as a non-GMO product, they require 0.9 per cent, which Lynch says is quite easy for their producers to attain. Corn they buy between 0.9 and three per cent contamination is used for producing starches and sweeteners. The corn in the buffer area can also be sold to Ingredion separately and may fall into this category. They have two different chutes to segregate the corn. Ingredion is located in

Cardinal and has boat, rail and freeway truck access, without the traffic woes of buyers in places like Indianapolis. It is also one of few places contracting specialty corn that is convenient for Eastern Ontario farmers. Currently, the price paid for GMO and non-GMO corn is similar, but Lynch said they could yield 40 per cent more than they are now, and if demand continues to increase as expected, there may be a premium paid on it in future.

Fertilizer CAnAdA, wAs one oF the Guest speAkers At the dundAs FederAtion oF AGriCulture AnnuAl GenerAl meetinG on Fri., Feb. 19. She is also the Manager of the 4R Nutrient Stewardship and is Acting Director of Sustainability. The 4R Nutrient Stewardship (4RNS) is the result of a memorandum of co-operation between OMAFRA, Fertilizer Canada, the Ontario Agri Business Association, Christian Farmers of Ontario, Conservation Ontario, and Grain Farmers of Ontario. There are three pillars of sustainability in fertilizer use: environmental, social and economic, said Giamberardino. Environmental factors are: sustain or improve soil quality, maintain nutrient

levels within natural ecosystems and preserve wildlife habitat. Social factors are: produce nutritious, abundant and affordable food. Economic factors are: produce revenue to sustain farming, preserve quality of life and make the most of the dollars spent on fertilizer. The 4Rs refer to the right source (matching fertilizer type to crop needs), right rate (matches amount to crop needs), right time (makes nutrients available when crops need them) and right place (keeps nutrients where crops can use them). Water quality is an ongoing concern and a useful goal in managed fertilizer use is reducing the nitrous oxide footprint. Giamberardino showed a chart of areas of Canada where farmers have signed up for the program. She used PEI as an example, saying growers there saw a net return, either in reduction of fertilizer bought or Continued on page 7

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Where have all the snow fences gone? The Editor: I’m probably dating myself when I say that I recall a time when you could travel around Dundas County and see those orange fences along the roads to help stop snow drifting into the paths of vehicles. As I travel those roads now to visit my grandchildren (giving away my age again), there is no sign of said fences. If our local

Editorial Continued from page 4 What’s a college foundation without its namesake college? Not much! For the past two years, the few remaining members of what was once a mighty board of directors have been meeting intermittently and glumly on campus as the college slowly disintegrated around them. Nobody much wanted to discuss the obvious: How much longer does it make any sense to go on? The most recent foundation meeting was Feb. 17. One of the main items on the agenda was setting

farmers are intent on decimating the landscape by removing all evidence of a tree to cast a little shade on their crops, should they not be made to install fences so their fellow citizens can navigate the roads safely? Never mind being made to do so, I would have thought their consciences would tell them it’s the right thing to do. Between my home and my closest

a date for the annual meeting which most members felt without saying it aloud might be the last one. That’s when spirits lifted for the first time in many months. That’s when North Grenville chief administrator Brian CarrÊ and Forbes Symon, the municipal director of planning and development, dropped by for a chat. With its 847 acres and 50 buildings, Kemptville College lies within North Grenville boundaries. Since U of G sounded the death knell, the municipality has directed the charge to regenerate the 99-yearold institution. As described in an article elsewhere in this edi-

tion, CarrĂŠ and Symon outlined the latest approach to saving the college as part of an education hub and asked that the foundation stick around to be part of a possible new deal. Their enthusiasm was infectious. KCF members decided to put off calling the annual meeting until consultant BDO presents a feasibility report to North Grenville Council April 4. That meeting could set the stage for the revival of Kemptville College and give the foundation a reason to carry on. When it comes to Kemptville College and its loyal foundation, things might be about to turn around.

grandchild’s, there are no less than 29 bends and turns — what were those horses drinking along Church Road anyway? It’s bad enough to have to keep a lookout for deer, wolves and moose without having to grab the wheel with both hands and pray I don’t end up in the ditch because I’ve hit a snow drift alongside an open field. I’m sure folks commuting up and down County Road 31 experience the same white-knuckle driving conditions. Anyone travelling Brinston Road regularly must find it a total nightmare! Please, Mr. Farmer, when you’re planting those thousands of acres of soy beans

that attract so many of those lovely stinking, biting “President’s Choiceâ€? beetles (does anyone else remember when you could buy a dozen of those suckers advertised in the “Insider’s Reportâ€? to eat your aphids? – there’s another letter I’d like to write to somebody!), could you consider the safety of your neighbours and put up some fences to stop the snow drifts? Oh yes, and it might save a tax dollar or two since the snowplows wouldn’t have to work so hard. A well-travelled, concerned Nana. Isobel Tuttle, South Dundas

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Soil basics Carolyn Thompson Goddard AgriNews Contributor ORNWALL – ECO FARm DAy 2016: FROm SOiL tO tAbLE, SpONSORED by thE OttAWA-St LAWRENCEOutAOuAiS ChAptER OF thE CANADiAN ORgANiC gROWERS, WAS hELD At thE RAmADA iNN iN CORNWALL ON FEb. 20. Throughout the day, a variety of seminars were presented to the over 300 people in attendance designed to inform urban as well as rural residents on organic farming and land management techniques.

Keynote speaker John Montague of Glen Road Organics spoke on soil, one of three natural resources needed for life. For eons, soil has supported life on earth, with Montague describing how each year close to two million acres of soil are lost due to a variety of factors, which include urbanization, erosion or poor land management, with a graphic example of human involvement in significant soil loss being the dustbowl of the 1930s in the American West. He went on to explain how poor soil management

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Continued from page 5 an increased yield, or both. In answer to audience questions, she spoke of timed release for crops, such as corn, which uptake fertilizer at a more mature stage. Farmers can sign up and produce a plan, with help from a certified crop adviser. Key elements of 4R designation are: the grower and agri-retailer develop the voluntary 4R plan, consistent with regional goals, which is signed by a CCA with 4R training, district data is filed confidentially to a registry managed by a provincial farm

such as over farming and over chemicalization can contribute to the deterioration of soil condition, before providing a significant amount of information on soil, including differences between sand, silt and clay and describing how soil texture influences all other soil characteristics. Montague discussed how pores and surface size affect the retention of water in the soil and the ability to hold nutrients. Soil without organic material such as leaves, wood, insects and microscopic organisms is referred to as dirt. Montague suggested there are approxi-

mately two billion bacteria present in one cup of soil. He stressed the importance of identifying what microorganisms are present in soil when utilizing this significant natural resource and is reputed to believe “there should be a microscope on every farm”. Montague is a strong believer in ensuring the continuing viability of soil and with the soil lab at Glen Roads Organics serves a variety of clients “from home gardeners to certified organic producers of fruit, vegetables and livestock, as well as sustainable landscape professionals”.

John Montague of Glen Road Organics was the keynote speaker at the 2016 Eco Farm Day, hosted by the Ottawa-St Lawrence-Outaouais Chapter of the Canadian Organic Growers, in Cornwall on Feb. 20. He spoke on soil and its importance to life on earth. Thompson Goddard photo

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Maple madness: Producers upset about artificial maple products Tom Van Dusen AgriNews Staff Writer

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“find your sWeet spot�. Producers are making it that much easier to find them by putting up a dedicated web site, www.maplemonth.com. Sugarhouses in the North Eastern United States and Canada comprise the only region in the world where maple syrup is produced. They urge consumers not to go astray with products that, while they claim maple flavouring, don’t specify that it’s mostly artificial. Increasingly, producers point out, genuine maple syrup is moving beyond its traditional role as preferred pancake topping and showing its versatility in marinades, dressings and even cocktails. There’s even a maple perfume to dab behind the ears. Representing the joint promotional effort is the International Maple Syrup Institute which advocates for the industry and takes a stand on issues affecting its members. “In the front boiler lately is artificial maple posing as the real thing,� said Ray Bonenberg, president of the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association and a director with IMSI. Bonenberg, who manned a table at the annual Winter Woodlot Conference held in Kemptville, Feb. 24, said the industry position on products posing as real maple is generating a lot of buzz. “IMSI believes that such behaviour is misleading and deceptive to consumers, be it intentional or not, and should be curtailed such as with any truth in advertising or labelling issue.� He listed several items including breakfast cereals, ice creams and sweeteners guilty of the transgression. Even venerable Tim Hortons doesn’t use real maple on its classic donuts. At least where Tim’s is concerned, things may change. The chain was

approached two years ago about testing natural maple syrup in its pastries and is believed to be doing so. The goal, Bonenberg said, is to prevent products without real maple syrup from using the word or imagery commonly associated with the industry, such as trees with buckets or sugarhouses surrounded by snow. IMSI recognizes and accepts that companies are permitted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to use approved flavouring agents to deliver the maple taste.

In such cases, packaging should clearly communicate that artificial flavor has been added, Bonenberg insisted. “That declaration should be the same type style and size and placed next to the word maple or the related imagery.� Citing violation of specific regulations, IMSI member the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association has contacted the FDA, calling for enforcement action against misrepresentative labelling incorrectly indicating the presence of maple syrup. “This unchecked misbrand-

ing has an adverse impact on manufacturers of products containing real maple syrup as it allows cheaper products not containing premium ingredients to compete,� reads the VMSMA letter to the FDA. “Further, it deceives consumers into believing they’re purchasing a premium product when, in fact, they have a product of substantially lower quality.� “We urge the FDA to take comprehensive action to protect consumers from deception regarding maple products.�

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Economic Development

Apply now for a 2016 Premier's Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence!

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he Premier's Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence program supports and recognizes the dedication, hard work and innovation of local agri-food businesses and individuals who are adding value to existing products, helping create jobs and contributing to economic growth. Submit your application by 5:00 p.m. on April 15, 2016 to be eligible for a chance to win one of the following Awards: • Premier's Award - one $75,000 award available • Minister's Award - one $50,000 award available • Leaders in Innovation Award - three $25,000 awards available • Provincial Award - 45 $5,000 awards available. Program applications are reviewed by two independent panels consisting of agri-food industry representatives from across the province. Review the application checklist to ensure you have completed all steps correctly. For more information about the awards and the application process, please review the program guidebook. If you have any questions or would like a hard copy of the application form, please contact the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca.

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sales channels and how they work so participants can ultimately decide if there is an untapped sales channel that is right for their business. Each workshop is customized to local interests with subjects ranging from market channel opportunities, food regulations, food safety, pricing for profit, packaging and labelling. Participants will also learn where to get more information and support. Your business might benefit from selling to a local grocery store or other retailer, a restaurant or public sector organization like a university or school nutrition program. The key is to invest in a few hours to learn about different market opportunities and what customers expect. The Selling Food to Ontario workshops are available: March 2nd in Smiths Falls, March 3rd in Renfrew, March 8th in Picton, March 9th in Vineland and April 5th in Bancroft. Space is limited for these workshops so register today. at http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/.

How Infographics Support Business Retention + Expansion Projects

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ne of the challenges with Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) projects is effectively communicating the vast amount of information that is collected. As part of the BR+E program, it is important to develop a final report and action plan. This plan will act as a full and complete record of the project. It is also recommended that Coordinators consider writing a short summary that can be shared with businesses and the broader community. One of the ways to achieve this is by using infographics. Infographics are a great communication tool; they give the reader an overview of the who, what, when, where and most importantly, why, all in about a page or so. They use visuals to convey complex information in a more easilydigestible format.

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s demands for accountability and transparency in volunteer organizations increase, it is more important than ever that not-for-profit organizations develop policies and procedures that demonstrate they are acting with due diligence, as required. The process of developing policies and procedures is an important duty for a Board of Directors and should not be delegated to a single person or staff. The task is not easy nor quickly done but once completed, policies and procedures are an effective tool for the future.

Why an Organization Needs Policies Policies are written statements that tell people “what to do”. Polices: • provide continuity by ensuring consistency in the life of the organization • define the organization’s values and goals • provide principles for members, staff and volunteers so that everyone understands responsibilities and limitations • act as a framework for decision making and to guide actions • provide boundaries by clarifying communication lines and ensuring accountability • are a mechanism where the board can delegate authority and maintain control • document decisions so they can be easily recalled • demonstrate that the organization is actively managing its risk. It is best to plan before something occurs and to prevent it from happening again • reduce upheaval when people change or leave the organization • provide valuable orientation and training for volunteers, members and staff • demonstrate credibility to the public and members.

What Are Procedures? When a policy is identified, procedures are written to describe how it will be applied or implemented. Procedures are a set of written instructions that describe the recommended steps for a particular policy. Procedures describe the how, when and by whom. They: • explain how to apply the rules and regulations • identify the activities to support the policy • define the course of action arising from policy decisions • outline details for implementing the policy • describe the consequences that will arise from noncompliance.

Bigger isn’t always better in the eyes of one businessman. “Why did we decide to focus on local? Because it’s difficult for the big players to do.” That’s the business strategy used by Jim Beveridge of B&H Your Community Grocer, an independent retailer in Kemptville. His grocery store uses its small size to its advantage in the David and Goliath struggle for market share and sales. Grocery retailers, chefs, and other food buyers are looking for local product and they want to buy local, says Jessica Kelly, a direct farm marketing specialist at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). “Yet, when it comes to buying from farmers and small food processors, they say there’s often a gap between what they need, when they need it, and how they do business” she adds. OMAFRA is partnering to deliver several one-day “Selling Food to Ontario” workshops in March and April, bringing together farmers and small food processors to learn how to address those gaps. Ministry specialists in business management, business development, food regulation and food safety can help business owners and managers learn more about different

great feature of any BR+E report, and help to share data to the reports’ targeted audience. Want to create your own infographics? Piktochart and Canva are two user-friendly and low-cost options.

Example of an infographic - accurate details displayed Research shows that 40% of people respond better to visuals. Infographics make it easier for people to consume and retain large amounts of information because they harness the human ability to see trends and patterns. Would you like to see examples? Follow this link: https://onregionalecdev.com/2016/01/27/how-infographicssupport-business-retention-expansion-projects/#more-1060 When properly constructed, infographics help to make long, data-dense information more understandable and enjoyable to read. Creating an infographic for a summary of a project allows the readers to get the main information from the report in just a short amount of time, and retain more of the material that is presented. Infographics are a

Steps to Developing Polices and Procedures Although it may seem like an overwhelming task, writing polices is simply putting on paper your existing practices and approaches. Before starting, appoint a special committee to concentrate on the drafting of a policies and procedures manual. They can seek input from the people who will be expected to follow the policies and consult with the Board as needed.

Getting Started • Gather the documents and information about how things are done currently. This includes constitution, Continued on page 12

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VQA Continued from page 2 responsible for building appreciation and maintaining the integrity of Ontario's wines of origin by ensuring claims of origin are accurate and meaningful,� the website states. It also says VQA means quality assurance. “Ontario’s VQA wines of origin represent a promise of quality and authenticity. Through origin verification, extensive laboratory testing and tasting by an independent

in the Ottawa area. There were also safflower and sunflower oils. Said Dale and Brad Daly of Tricklewood Farm, “People are starting to catch on. They are more experimental with oils.� The Dalys specialize in cold-pressed oils, saying the cold-pressed process is essential to retaining flavour. They grow the plants, harvest, press, bottle and sell. They described part of the popularity of other oils as the evolution of eating

habits. “People are more international in tastes and more health conscious.� Many of the oils like safflower are heart-healthy with high oleic fatty acids. Elizabeth Kilvert of the Unrefined Olive agrees. “Customers want good fats, healthy fats, good quality and fresh.� She also said the World Health Organization had described olive oil as the healthiest food in the world. “The most valuable foods in the world are coffee, chocolate and olive oil,� she says.

expert panel, as well as comprehensive label reviews, VQA Ontario ensures precise adherence to rigorous winemaking standards and label integrity that consumers can trust.� Leblanc says that all commercially produced wines in Ontario, including that from cold hardy grapes, have to ensure origin and go through the same quality and authenticity tests as VQA. “If they would accept our wines as VQA, even if they’re not grown in Southern Ontario, I would pay the $1,000 fee to join the alliance.� Leblanc says the

only difference is that his hybrid vines are cold tolerant and do not require coddling in this climate, whereas the vinifera vines do. Vinifera can be killed by cold winter temperatures, causing crop losses for three to five years, while the hybrids may lose buds in extreme cold, but not the whole plant and rootstock, meaning the loss is only for one season. There are about 100,000 vines grown in over 10 vineyards in the Eastern Ontario region. “We’re ready to develop this into the next wine region,� says Leblanc, “but we need to be treated fairly.�

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www.agrinews.ca them, their programs and their activities. • Keep the policies and procedures manual current, replacing versions as new ones are developed.

Archiving • It is important to keep a copy of all versions of the policies. Develop a procedure outlining who is responsible and how the versions will be maintained. While developing policies and procedures for volunteer organizations is not easy, having transparent and defendable policies and procedures are an excellent guide to help organizations make good decisions.

Establish Format • Create a standard format. A basic template is included at the end of the Factsheet and the internet can provide other versions. • Placing the documents into a binder is a convenient way of sorting, updating and retrieving information. The size of organization will determine whether a single or multiple manuals are needed. • Identify the policy categories. Some examples: Organizational, Administrative, Human Resources, Financial Management, Property and Facilities. • Include indexes to help find information. Create a master index if more than one binder is used. • Consider how to number the information. Each policy needs to have a unique identifier and to be assigned a category.

Develop a Template • Set appropriate margins to ensure consistency and easy reading. For documents placed in binders, make the left-hand margin wider. • The page layout should include the policy statement, procedures related to it and any references to legislation, constitution, other polices and procedures. • Select an easy-to read font, for example Ariel or Times New Roman, in 11 or 12 pt. size. • Make titles larger and bolded. They do not need to be the same font as the text. • Maintain a consistent format for dates throughout all documents.

Writing Style • Be direct, use active verbs and the present tense. For example: “The Board reviews the policyâ€? rather than “The policy will be reviewed by the Board.â€? • Use position titles not an individual’s name. • Use capitals for proper nouns with consistency, i.e., position names. • Write in plain, clear language in correct grammar. • Be concise and make sure it is understandable. • Use abbreviations only after the first reference has been written out in full with its acronym in brackets. • Spell out numbers one to nine, use numerals for 10 and over. • When drafting procedures provide clear, step by step instructions that specify the actions required. • Be consistent in representing the organization’s values and vision.

Approvals • The Board is responsible for reviewing and accepting the draft manual.

Review/Revisions • Policies and procedures are not static. Develop guidelines to review them regularly. • If a policy or procedure is not applicable then delete, update or combine.

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Ontario Encouraging Fire Safety for Barn Owners Best Management Practices Can Reduce the Risk of Barn Fires Ross Nichols Fire Marshal and Chief, Emergency Management

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Quick Facts The Ontario Fire Marshal estimates that barn fires represent an average annual cost of more than $25M in Ontario (2012-2014). The Disposal of Dead Farm Animals Regulation under the Nutrient Management Act provides deadstock management options for farmers to minimize environmental impacts and biosecurity hazards.

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Treatment-free beekeeping a growing trend with challenges by Sandy Burns AgriNews Contributor

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survive, but it doesn’t help them to thrive.

And while moving toward treatment-free beekeeping is a growing trend among beekeepers across North America, it presents a lot of challenges. Gabriel Petrut, of BeeLiving Apiaries near Toronto, is a third-generation beekeeper originally from Romania, who spoke about this trend during Eco Farm Day on Feb. 20 at the Ramada Inn in Cornwall. Petrut defines treatment as anything done in the hive or introduced by the beekeepers “with the intent of killing, repelling or inhibiting a disease or pest that affects the bees.� His definition also encompasses any manipulations of equipment inside the hive, such as systematic splitting to introduce brood breaks, frequent queen replacement, and screened bottom boards to prevent the mites from going back up on the bees, as well as any kind of feeding. So treatment-free, he said, means the way bees live in the wild, “which is the way the species ultimately survives.� “With treatment, we are

doing unsustainable beekeeping,� he told the crowd of current and aspiring beekeepers. “Over the years, there have been more and more pests, including Varroa mites, which have only been here for about 50 years. The concern right now is that the small hive beetle is coming into Canada. Bees once had trouble with the American Foulbrood, but they’ve developed a resistance to it. They’ve developed a way to manage it on their own. If there’s an outbreak, then yes, there’s a need to do treatment for it, but we don’t have to do preventative treatments because the bees have already found a way to deal with it on their own.� Using Michael Bush’s book The Practical Beekeeper: Beekeeping Naturally as his source of information and inspiration, Petrut said preventative treatments are only one factor in unsustainable beekeeping practices. Shallow or weakened gene pools, contamination and an upset of the bee ecology are all things beekeepers should be examining more thoroughly. Buying new queens from California who are not used to Canadian winters weaken the gene pool in the hive, he said, as does

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breeding bees for specific characteristics, like calmness. It is more advisable to breed from local bees who have already survived the winter. Chemical treatments contaminate the hives, the bees, and the honey, he said.

“There are chemicals that are soluble in water which will get into honey, and there are some that are soluble in oil, and those will get into wax. In time, there will be a chemical build-up in the wax and when we are melting that wax and making it into a foundation back in the hives, basically we’re putting contaminated wax back in the hives. These chemicals also upset the ecology

of the bees. The antibiotics, essential oils, all those thing are disturbing the balance inside the hives.� Beekeeping practices that include a lot of intervention on the part of the beekeeper have essentially created a beekeeping house of cards that will, at some point, collapse. “Basically, we are doing everything wrong. We are moving the bees around, and that creates stress for

the bees, and when they’re stressed, we give them antibiotics, and every time we move them to a new crop, they are on a onetype-of-food diet, which is not good for them in the long term. The bees need a variety of forage. They need the white flower, which they don’t get if you take them to a huge crop because all around the crop they kill the weeds, and the Continued on page 14

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Beekeeper Continued from page 13 weeds make flowers which are the bees’ food. The biggest variety of food comes from the weeds,� he said. “They are also exposed to the chemicals that we put in the soil to treat the crops. All these put together make the beekeeping industry unsustainable.� So how can beekeepers fix this problem? Becoming treatment-free is a start, but it isn’t the only thing that can help hives thrive. “When you stop treating hives with chemicals, it creates a more balanced and stable environment for the bees to live in, and it encourages them to learn how to fight disease. We also need to let the bees grow their own wax. In other words, give them frames with the foundation and let them make their own,� he said. Switching to a natural cell size can actually help the bees ward off mites, he added. “There was a French researcher named Bordeau, who came to the conclusion that bigger cells in the hive meant bigger bees, and smaller cell sizes meant

smaller bees, so he figured if he increased the size of the cells, he would get bigger bees who would be better producers because they would be able to fly longer distances and bring more nectar in. That’s how we ended up using the 5.4 mm cell diameter that we have. Then it was discovered that if we let the bees draw their own foundation, they actually don’t make it this big. They make it between 4.7 mm to 4.9 mm in diameter. So they came up with an average at 4.9 mm, and that’s what is considered to be the natural cell size. So if we do that, it helps to control the Varroa mites because a bee that comes out from a smaller cell doesn’t take 21 days from egg to merging, it shortens that growth span by almost one full day. Varroa mites need that day for the progenies to get mature enough to mate so when the females come out from the cell, they are already mated and they can move to another cell to lay their eggs. The Varroa mites prefer the drones because in 27 days they can make more mites in those cells, and more mites become mature to mate. If we switch back to natural cell sizes, it’s a way to help

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which is basically junk food for them. Switching back to natural food and leaving them enough honey to winter on will help the bees tremendously.� The challenges in maintaining treatment-free hives are already there before you even begin, Petrut said. “When you start up, you’re most likely buying nucs from a treated stock, because most beekeepers are doing treatments. The ones that are treated less are Continued on page 15

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Beekeeper Continued from page 14 the ones that can be moved towards a treatment-free approach, but it’s still a challenge, he said. “In the first season, a nuc gets into developing mode. They start to build up wax, build their combs, search where to get their pollen from and they start to get a strong colony so they can winter well. The next spring, there are not too many casualties from that first winter. But during the second season, they get into multiplying mode, which is swarming, so they will start a very fast buildup. When they do that, the Varroa mites will start their buildup too. If you do it properly to slow down the brood breaks, then you slow down the mites. If not, then in August when the bee population starts to decline and the queen does not lay as many eggs, the Varroa mites catch up and you’ll have more mites in the hive than bees. And that creates a problem because the bees get infected and get sick and they will die faster. So in the fall, even if the hive is populous, many of those bees will die before the winter, so in December and January, you will end up with a small cluster of bees that cannot keep warm, and even if you have plenty of food for them, they will die. It’s in the second season that the problems appear and the second winter is the devastating winter when you’re most likely to lose if not all of the bees, then the ones that are not strong enough. Then if you’re still not treating after that, they will all die because the same thing happens, the mites get too many and the bees cannot survive.” To overcome these challenges, Petrut suggests starting with nucs from treatment-free stock or finding feral (wild) colonies that have survived for five or six years. “The mites do not want their host to be killed because they need their host to survive. But because we are treating, we are killing the mites and the survivors go into a crazy multiplying mode just to make sure they can survive, and the bees get lazy. When you get treatment-free bees, they’re already active and have more hygienic traits, and they’re able to clean themselves and kill the mites. They will open up the cells where they feel there’s a mite inside and chew up the larvae, and get the mites and chew their legs. They can

actually kill them, but instead they cripple them so they fall to the bottom of the hive and die there.” Choosing a good location for your hives is important too. “Location is important because of exposure. When there are too many beekeep-

ers around you, and they got their bees from treated stock, they will get a huge build-up of Varroa mites. The Varroa are hitchhikers, so they will get on the bees, jump off on a flower, and then jump onto another bee when it comes. So your treatment-free hives will get

mites from other hives. Also, don’t place your hives near crops that have been chemically treated.” It’s also a good idea to split to create brood breaks, feed probiotics to the bees, and monitor the Varroa levels and do a mild treatment if necessary, Petrut said.

The AgriNews March, 2016 Page 15 “You can use organic are mites in the brood, so acids, like azelaic acid, you have to do it when the which is the easier treatment hives are broodless, which for the bees when done in means you have to do it in sublimation. When you do November, December or that, everything gets coated January. But you need a inside the hive in this azelawarm enough day for the ic vapour, and the mites get sublimation to work. It’s a killed instantly. But you difficult treatment but it can cannot do that when there be done.”

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a third partner, Richard MĂŠnard of Embrun, is a maple bush owner and local businessman who is providing business advice and a start-up investment. The spacious property is rented and MĂŠnard says the initial costs represent an investment of about $300,000. The venture purchased

equipment from the former Upper Canada Brewery. The trio purchased and completely refurbished the tanks, fermenters and other equipment, which saved them hundreds of thousands of dollars in upfront costs. The purchase saved time too. “We would have waited five or six months if we’d ordered brand-new equipment,â€? says MĂŠnard. The partners have been completely hands on with

the project, taking part in every aspect of readying the business for opening, including erecting walls and installing tile and drywall. They’ve also had a lot of welcome help from friends, family and the community. They also took advantage of help offered by the Prescott-Russell Entrepreneurship Centre and other UCPR programs. Continued on page 18

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The Roxborough Agricultural Society held its annual general meeting recently at North Stormont Place in Avonmore. The Society presents the Avonmore Fair in July 2016. The members are: front from left, Jim MacIntyre, Neil Robinson, Tom Speck, Brent MacIntyre and Charity Stucki; back from left, Bryce Robinson, Jill Robinson, Wendy Trenholm, Charyl McLaughlin, Shayla Fraser and Linda Holland. Absent from photo was John Jamieson.

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Ferme Drouin Continued from page 20 photos, officiators and will even help with decorating. If it is a church wedding, they can prepare a reception and dinner. The farm is fully licensed and the proprietors will work with the wedding party on their choice of beverages. Even if you are just looking for a beautiful view for picture taking, the Drouins have a scenic forest, a pond with flowers, pictures with the animals, a ship and an old log cabin. There are so many things to do and see at

The AgriNews March, 2016 Page 21 Ferme Drouin, including keeping children busy with a playground and the fishpond. Catering Their professional chef Rita Benson and her team can cater any event at their location, or anywhere in Eastern Ontario. She will cook anything, including multi-course meals including cocktails or whatever your party desires – and is even willing to come to you. Competitive pricing According to Denis, their price is not only competitive; it is, “more than reasonable.” The Dome

also has a stage for live entertainment and the new chapel sits about 60 people for a nice small service. It is a “one stop shop” for your entire wedding needs and is also handicap accessible. The farm The farm consists of 350 acres and was until 1996 a dairy operation but is now a cash crop and beef cattle farm. The farm also has a petting zoo which allows you to touch and feed the animals (babies or adults) Continued on page 39

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Ferme Drouin is the perfect location for an event with a large crowd. The Dome on the right is the central hub and features a hall with a bar and a stage for a wedding reception or live performances. The tent in the centre can be brought in to fit the size of the crowd and then there is the ever-popular ship, which is great for taking photos and for the kids. The farm also has a large parking lot.

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Accident claims former mayor, agricultural leader Alvin Runnalls, 76 Nelson Zandbergen AgriNews Staff Writer HESTERVILLE — FoRmER NoRTH DuNDAS mAyoR ALVIN RuNNALLS, LoNgTImE ADVoCATE FoR CAuS-

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The 76-year-old Runnalls was discovered in a field, his tractor nearby, several hours after he went out alone to cut wood from a fence line. He was killed by a falling tree, confirmed Morewood Fire Chief Ken Byers, whose station responded to the 9-1-1 page around 7:50 p.m. Byers said he understood that Runnalls was last seen at approximately 3 p.m., when he travelled about two fields back of the family home. Some neighbours were already at the accident site when firefighters — and then paramedics — arrived on scene, according to the chief, who remarked, “It’s a tragedy.” “His great spirit, generosity, and enthusiasm live on in our hearts,” his family said in their official obituary. The Township of North Dundas lowered flags at municipal facilities to half staff to mark the loss, in the week leading up to his Feb. 6 funeral at St. Clare’s Anglican Church, where he was actively involved. Runnalls and his wife have two adult daughters. The couple have lived at their North Dundas cash-cropping operation — originally a dairy farm — since 1973. Runnalls was a seasoned volunteer, community leader and former president of the Dundas Federation of Agriculture by the time he

first ran for municipal council in 1997 — an amalgamation election. He got in and stayed in for a dozen years, including seven as mayor (20032010). Runnalls attributed his electoral success to talking with people and doggedly visiting as many doorsteps as possible while on the hustings. And it worked. Both of his back-to-back mayoral terms were the result of solid wins in contested elections. His attempt at a third was only stymied by current Mayor Eric Duncan, who defeated him for the position in a hard-fought campaign. “Alvin was well known in the community, both as a member of council, but also as a long time volunteer for many organizations. North Dundas is a better community because of his service and commitment to us,” said Mayor Duncan in a statement offering condolences to the family on behalf of the township. Municipal staff “join the community in mourning the loss of Alvin,” said township CAO Angela Rutley. The deceased was a “very enthusiastic, hardworking, humble person” and a “community champion,” she said. Long-time Runnalls friend Gordon Garlough of Williamsburg described the late farmer and beekeeper as “very dedicated to other people and his whole community … dedicated to his family and dedicated to community service.” “It’s certainly a sad situation,” Garlough said of the loss, adding he and Runnalls had a long telephone conversation the night before he lost his life. “We call back and forth just to touch base, and all seemed as usual, and then Sunday morning in church I heard of his death …”

Garlough drew attention to his friend’s time on the boards of the Dundas Federation of Agriculture, Winchester District Memorial Hospital, and the Dundas County Food Bank as examples that first sprang to mind. Garlough said they worked closely together through the 1980s and 1990s in various representative capacities with both the Ontario and Canadian federations of agriculture. “He was a provincial director on the OFA [representing the Dundas Federation of Agriculture], and he was also on the provincial federation executive for several years.” Runnalls was chair of the local food bank until last March, before finishing his time with that board. He was a member of the Chesterville Historical

Alvin Runnalls Society executive and a past Communications Committee president of the Morrisburg counted him among their Canadian Club, where he number as well. recently served on the speakGarlough also rememer selection committee. South bered Runnalls for his years Nation Conservation’s as an accomplished marathon

runner, into his early 50s, when the farmer aimed to log 60 km weekly, between chores and field work. “He always worked in a little bit of running at night until that added up to his target for the week.” Diversifying into live theatre, he served on the board of Upper Canada Playhouse in Morrisburg, And Runnalls himself took the stage at Winchester’s Old Town Hall as an amateur actor with Dundas County Players, where he was cast in Cinderalla, Sing a Song of Sixpence and Arsenic and Old Lace. He similarly exercised his creative writing skills in a local autobiographical program, said former councillor and deputy mayor Estella Rose, part of the same group. “Just two weeks ago … he wrote a story on farm safety,” Rose told The AgriNews, calling the former mayor’s death “just devastating.” Continued on page 23

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Runnalls Continued from page 22 Runnalls was “a great friendâ€? to both her and her husband, Ed, she asserted, adding, “A true friend.â€? Rose’s arrival and tenure on the post-amalgamation North Dundas Council matched Runnalls’s. During that time, they also shared a three-year term at the Counties Council table in Cornwall, when she was deputy mayor. “We both came on at the same time, right at the beginning of the Ice Storm [of 1998]. We had a real challenge ‌ and he certainly didn’t shirk any of his duties.â€? “He was certainly a people person. He was involved in so many things, and people were his priority,â€? she said. Runnalls was “small in stature but a giant of a man,â€? Rose said, adding she was writing a story about him to be shared at a scheduled writing session that afternoon. “The group really feel that they need to talk.â€? Bill Smirle, the former deputy mayor who unsuccessfully ran against Runnalls in the 2010 mayoral election, recalled a man who “was dedicated and believed in what he was doing.â€? Conceding they didn’t always agree on matters, “we were always able to debate and talk and work our issues out, and come to an agreement on what should be done and what could be done and get a direction that was worthwhile for the township,â€? said Smirle, who recounted first meeting Runnalls at a provincial 4-H

From left, Rick Ventrella, Margaret Reid, Shannon Klatt, Lynda Dawe and Tony Glenn perform at a Winchester community open mic night in the late Alvin Runnalls’s honour, two days before his funeral. leadership convention in 1959. Later in life, they also found common ground on the issue of conservation, he said, noting their work at the local watershed authority, where Smirle sits as a main board member. His death is “a very sad and tragic event to a gentleman that was a caring person,� he said. In an email, Caroline Roberts of the Dundas County Players said that Runnalls was a “valued champion� for the troupe. Ann Brady of the North Dundas Arts Council organized a Feb. 4 open mic night in honour of Runnalls. The floor was opened to those wishing to speak and sing about “such a wonderful man.� Dundas Federation of Agriculture President Jackie Pemberton said the news of his passing came as “such a tragic shock. The community has lost a very strong leader.� Over his long history with the DFA and the OFA, Runnalls has “strongly represented agriculture during his lifetime,� she said. In correspondence forwarded by Gordon Garlough,

Canadian Federation of Agriculture President Ron Bonnett offered condolences. “I treasure the time I spent with people like you and Alvin ... He was a great individual who had a passion for agriculture and a commitment to try and make it better,� Bonnett wrote. In an email, Clara Edwardson of the Morrisburg Canadian Club, remarked that she and her husband, George, considered Runnalls a “dear friend.� “His energy, his sense of humour and his community involvement speak volumes. We spent many hours with him at our house over coffee, driving to Canadian Club meetings, and playing table tennis. He was always happy and just a tad competitive! A bad shot at table tennis or a friendly reminder about something always drew the same response —’Oh my!’� she wrote. On social media, former township councillor Gail Parker wrote, “Alvin will certainly be missed — the most honest man I ever met.� “What a shock. Such a good man, good neighbour,� Janet Whittam remarked on Facebook.

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cation, SNC offers 11 handson curriculum-based Watershed Adventures, free of charge, to local schools and community groups. The programs include a craft or activity to reflect the lesson as well as a hands-on component, and are suitable for Kindergarten to Grade 4 students. The funding will facilitate the expansion of the Watershed Adventures and other additional educational programs throughout the jurisdiction, under a new program called EduNation. Under this program, SNC will also kick-start SNC’s first Stream of Dreams project at a local elementary school. This well-known community art program will highlight the connection between water quality, fish

habitat and the protection of rivers and streams. EduNation will support the delivery of these programs and strengthen partnerships with community groups and municipal libraries to loan the Watershed Adventures as ready-to-go educational kits. “Youth education is an important part of SNC’s mission. Our Watershed Adventure programs are meant to empower youth to take environmental action in their own communities and become proud environmental stewards� said Thompson. Information regarding SNC Watershed Adventures can be found at www.nation.on.ca. Learn more about TD Friends of the Environment Foundation at https://fef.td.com/.

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Cornwall, the Incredible Edible Plant Festival on May 28, the SDG&PR Local Food Challenge between Aug. 19-28, and the Eastern Ontario Garlic Festival in Cornwall’s Lamoureux Park on Aug. 28. The Green Food Box program, an initiative supported by a number of agencies and organizations including All Things Food/Bouffee 360, is now available in 11 locations across SDG&PR with the Maxville location beginning operation this past February.

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A workshop on Holistic Management and Farm Innovation was held during Eco Farm Day at the Ramada Inn, Cornwall, on Feb. 20. Panel participants shared their experiences in holistic management practices. Thompson Goddard photo

Growing hops Continued from page 26 lifespan of 20 to 25 years. When they decided to grow hops, they realized that they would have to grow a high-yield variety as their farm was only 40 acres. Mention was made of the use of sheep to eat the bottom foliage with hops growing to 18 feet high on average and staked on posts like raspberries. Â In 2013, Old 4th Hop

Yard received its organic certification and now reputedly has the largest hop yard in Eastern Ontario and is the second largest organic hop yard in Canada. They are currently in a long-term exclusive relationship with Beau’s All-Natural Brewing Company in Vankleek Hill. Jeff McCauley, purchasing manager for Beau’s, spoke on the process of securing 100 per cent certified organic hops in pel-

let form to use in brewing at the company. McCauley said Old 4th Hop Yard was chosen by Beau’s because the quality of hops was good, the price competitive and the owners educated in the field. Beau’s uses hops from Germany, New Zealand, the United States and Canada, noting that the hops from the various regions have different tastes and that they use approximately 12,000 kilograms of certified organic hop pellets per year.

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This was the key message at the Increasing the Grain Value Chain in Eastern Ontario panel discussion during Eco Farm Day in Cornwall on Feb. 20. The panel consisted of Tom Manley, owner of Homestead Organics, Paul Gorman, President and CEO of North House Foods, and Shelley Spruit, who together with her husband, Tony, co-owns Against the Grain Farm. The discussion was moderated by Moe Garahan, Executive Director of Just Food. Manley spoke first about the growing organic market, in both the food quality grains and the animal feed sectors, and highlighted the need for more Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec farmers to join the movement. “As processors, marketers and buyers of grain, we want to communicate to you that there is not enough organic grain being produced in Eastern Ontario. In my own case, Homestead Organics has

been around for close to 30 years and we now have two processing plants in Eastern Ontario, a feed mill in Berwick serving the organic livestock sector, and our food plant in Morrisburg,� he said. “Last year, we handled about 10,000 tons of organic grains of various types. The markets require food-grade wheat, barley, oats, soybeans, rye, buckwheat, peas, etc. Grains that are commonly grown are grown well and people have experience and expertise with them in Eastern Ontario, but there’s never enough of them.� He said a lot of their food-grade soybeans go into the New York market, where they supply the United States’ largest tofu maker and the country’s second-largest soy sauce maker. They also supply Gatineau-based tofu maker La Soyarie and send organic soybeans to the So Nice plants in Mississauga and Vancouver. The organic seeds from their Berwick plant are used for various farm animals and for growers for the next crop. Of all that grain going through his two plants, Manley said only about a quarter of it is purchased from growers in Eastern Ontario. “It’s not as if we’re leaving stuff in the bins; Eastern Ontario growers are emptying their bins and we still need more,� he said. “About half of our purchases come from Quebec, it’s a great organic growing

region. Some of our purchases come from Prince Edward Island. They’re producing some very good quality soybeans, barley and wheat, and because there’s not a large population base and not a lot of processing infrastructure in place, we’re bringing those grains here to Eastern Ontario. Then there are the imports. Because of the lack of organic grain production across North America, this year alone from the 2015 crop year, we will be importing about 1,500 tons of organic soybeans for animal feed. About half of that is coming from India, the other half is coming from Eastern Europe. Last summer, we

emptied all the bins and we were still short about 400 tons of corn. At one time, Ontario was an exporter of organic grains. We are now, by a long shot, a net importer of organic grains. We do export some; our animal feed feeds animals here in Eastern Ontario, and in Quebec and northern New York, within about a four-hour drive from our plant, which is pretty local, but to service that market we’re getting grains from all over the place.� To recruit more farmers to organic grains, Homestead Organics is reaching out through public speaking, sponsoring of agricultural events, speaking with farming organizations, and knocking on the doors of farmers and speaking with them one-on-one

about the marketing opportunities in this sector. “We’re providing a lot of free education and agronomic advice to farmers on crop rotations, wheat identification, soil sampling and nutrients. We want to make farmers more successful, because when they’re improving their yields, they’re buying more farmland, and they’re setting a good example in their community to entice and motivate another farmer to convert to organic production,� Manley said. He added that his website, www.homesteadorganics.ca, lists up-to-date market information for crop values, so farmers can compare their CBOT price to what the organic market has to offer. “Typically, grains are two to three times the value. That price incentive being market driven is a

clear message to growers that we need more organic grains,� he said. “Some people are afraid that they’ll get into the organic market and the prices will collapse. Well, prices are market driven, it’s supply and demand; nevertheless, there are some dampening factors. It takes three years to convert, so we can’t have a sudden flush of growers next year, and the demand is still very strong, so even with increased supply, we still have a lot of imports to replace before we have a significant reduction in values.� Gorman echoed Manley’s sentiments about the growing need for more local organic farmers in the area. “Our focus is on trying to drive local products and build that market. There is Continued on page 29

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Grain Continued from page 28 a tremendous demand for local, heritage, and ancient grains, and the margins in those products are considerably higher than any of the conventional products out there. We’re very interested in working with local farmers,� he said. “We’re also capable of taking some of these products that you might have and working with them to develop different mixes for breads and baking products and getting them into the large retail stores. If you have a product that you think would work for us, we’d be very happy to sit down and talk to you about it. We’re doing private labelling for a number of large banner stores that are definitely looking for some of these really interesting products. We’re doing a lot of work with Farm Boy, Longos in Toronto, some large natural food chains like Goodness Me, and we’re working very hard to promote local Ontario products.�

The AgriNews March, 2016 Page 29 He added that it can take up to a year or more to get local products onto store shelves, but that those natural food chains are hungry for more locally grown products. Garahan pointed out that it isn’t just grocery chains that can benefit from local growers and processors working together. “We want to make sure that we are developing all together and strengthening a grain value chain to really work on that import replacement. One of the things that we’re trying to work on in a collaborative way across Eastern Ontario is to have these points of support for producers and processors to take a product from idea through to processing and marketing. What we’re interested in at Just Food is opening up those market channels, not just to the retail and wholesalers, but also to the institutions. Our greatest wish is to see high-quality food in daycares, schools and hospitals, so we are opening up those channels and they’re very interested. These types of institutions take longer to transition, but the interest is there,� she said.

“We’re excited to embark on a pilot program at the School Breakfast Program to centralize purchasing, which will give a lot of opportunity for local producers to sell into a small enough system so that production and market demand can grow at the same time. So we’re very interested in speaking with anyone who wants to sell at either retail or wholesale and at some of the institutional opportunities that we’re working on together.� Spruit and her husband have been farming for 28 years, and, in addition to growing corn, soybeans and wheat, they have entered into the niche market of specialty grains. “We’re growing beta glucan barley and purple corn meal,� she said. “Specialty grains is a pioneer market, and we recognize that we need to be a part of the educational component, so we’re very involved with the marketing development. We’re working with some larger brands to take it to the next level of value-added prod-

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Grain Continued from page 29 uct. It’s been a learning curve because it’s a very new and opening-up market. We’re bigger than the small producers who are growing one acre of oats who are able to move their product at Farmer’s Markets, and we’re not big enough to go to a large distributor and say can you guarantee us 60 ton. We’re right in that middle hard spot, and what we’re finding is there’s no back-up equipment, there’s no specialty places to hold it, there’s no manufacturing, there’s nothing there to support this whole middle area. So if you want to get into this market, you have to be on board, you have to be willing to grow, and you have to be part of the marketing.� Part of this marketing involves getting the specialty grains into the hands of bakers and chefs, which is exactly

what Spruit has been doing. “This is an opportunity because of the exchange on the dollar, it’s an opportunity because it’s consumer-driven, but ultimately it still comes back to where we are still getting the pushback, which is from the bakers and the chefs. So you have to really be choosing a grain that you can say well this is why we’re growing it and you can’t compare it to regular all-purpose flour. We have a number of high-end chefs in Toronto that are using our product, and I’m happy that they are, but I’m going after their accolades, because they will say if so-and-so is using this then I’m happy to use it. So that’s been our approach,� she said. “We’ve gone to the chefs at the NAC and the Chateau Laurier and asked them, ‘Why are you using rice? Why not try our beta glucan barley or purple corn?’ because they’re the ones who will create the buzz around these products. My big tagline is you can’t always teach people

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through their head but you can always get them through their stomach.� However, Spruit warned that there is, unfortunately, some stigma surrounding farmers and their products. “Last summer we were featured at the Savour Ottawa Event, and at each table they had a spot where the farmers were to sit so they could be integrated in with all the visitors, most of whom were urbanites. I sat down at a table with a lot of middle-aged, welleducated people, and the gentleman next to me turned to me and said ‘No no no, that’s where the farmer sits!’ I said, that’s me! And they all said, ‘oh, well where’s your rubber boots and your straw hat? And they didn’t take that as an insult. And I looked at them and said, ‘If you were to make that kind of comment about someone’s religious beliefs or skin colour or anything else, can you imagine?’ But unfortunately, that’s the stereotype Continued on page 36

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farmer, show that you’re well-educated, passionate and have some business sense. If you’re going to go into specialty grains, come to the market with a good product. Don’t come with a product that hasn’t been milled properly, stored properly, you haven’t done your nutrient analysis on it, because it makes it harder to break down that image that we can’t compete with what’s coming out of the States. We have to step up even higher, and say that it’s local but it’s good.� Garahan said this is

why collaboration between all the links in this grain value chain is so important. “When we’re trying to emphasize production in Ontario, it means taking a look at what grows well here and what can we use to process those types of products. What I appreciate about the broader team that’s been developing over several years is the willingness to experiment and to walk hand in hand with producers to try to figure that out. I think we can put even more supports in place for this area.�

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Against the Grain coowner Tony Spruit (left) and visiting Suntava President Bill Petrich. Suntava developed the non-GMO purple corn featured in Against the Grain’s healthy products.

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neighbour’s Farm, John havekes was bestowed the 2015 award oF merit by the dundas soil and crop improvement association. The annual award is presented to an individual who has positively influenced farmers’ way of life in Dundas County. Havekes earned his by taking that concept “to the next level,� according to

the DSCIA, which recognized him late last year. Back in May 2014, when a seemingly innocent accident left his neighbour Art Pol unable to work, John Havekes and many friends came forward to help. First assisting with haylage and round baling throughout the summer, Havekes continued through that fall by lending a hand with morning chores for a couple of hours during the week. He only took a break from the

schedule to have shoulder surgery but returned to work alongside the Pol family on their 60-cow dairy herd. Recently the Pol family made the agonizing decision to disperse that herd. When contacted by the DSCIA this past fall, the Award of Merit winner was still helping the Pols with the corn harvest. The DSCIA reported him as saying, “I just went ahead and helped� and it was the “right thing to do.�

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growing purple corn crop in the United States. Beyond dye and regular food uses, the firm is also developing nutraceutical products with another partner, he said. Farmers in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Washington and Oregon grow the purple corn south of the border. “And this year we’ll be growing in Arizona.� But add Eastern Ontario to the list — debuting last season at the Spruit place — falling within the same latitude as his home state, the Minnesotan observed, “which is kind of surprising.� The original group of Suntava founders recently sold the company to another company, Healthy Food Ingredients. “We’re very happy with the transaction, and it’ll allow us to continually grow the business,� he said.

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said. “We developed it from ground zero. We developed the market, the applications, you name it.� Marketing the dye led them to breed for high levels of the purple anthocyanin, a chemical also found in blueberries and renowned for nutraceutical benefits in food. That led the developers to branch out into food ingredients. Purple corn now fortifies “cereals and snacks and bakery� as a well as special “nectar� used in beer. “We have a company that’s making a full, plump juicy sweet kernel from it, and that goes into soups and salsas, and vegetable medleys, and a freeze-dried version salad topping,� he added. While not divulging sales, the company president noted that big players like Post, General Mills and Weetabix are now making use of Suntava’s

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Ferme Drouin Continued from page 21 such as horses, goats, llamas, donkeys, birds, and much more, while learning the characteristics of every animal. When tourists come to the farm, they can expect a free meal with admission to the petting zoo. There are also wagon rides to the sugar shack by Landers-Blanchard ($2.00). Given that the farm is operational, there will be some explanation of the crops produced (such as corn and soybeans), of the machinery used, new and antique, and of the cattle raised for human consumption, all which may pique visitors’ interest and create a whole new learning experience. For the kids The kids will have a ball with the many attractions at Ferme Drouin, including bouncey castles, a playground and organized indoor and outdoor games. For the more active children, a large playground offers several games such as slides, swings, etc. They also organize games such as tug of war and several other interior activities in the case of rain. For sports fans, there are numerous activities such as volleyball in the summer to sliding and tubing the hills in the winter. Kite enthusiasts are welcome to bring their kites and enjoy the wide open fields. Picnic area A picnic area is surrounded by shade and the scent of pine trees where several picnic tables welcome tourists. Everyone can bring their own food basket or the farm will also provide meals or even a barbecue. Wild camping is also available for those who would like to rough it for an evening or two. Walking trail in fields and forest Try imagining a peaceful place where the only sounds around you are those of nature. A trail winds you

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licensed. Accessible washrooms are available, as well as a large parking lot free of charge. Maple syrup Just up the road about one kilometer, the Drouins own a sugar shack and it’s that time of year to get out in the snow and enjoy some taffy on snow while visiting the shack

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in the woods. If a trip to the woods is not what you are looking for but you still love the sweet maple taste, the Drouins have a buffet on Saturdays and Sundays during maple season. This is a very popular event and reservations need to be made. From Monday to Friday, they welcome schools, daycare centres and seniors. The sugar shack buffet consists of homemade pea soup, hash browns, baked beans, pork crisps, maplebaked frankfurters, pork sausages, maple-baked ham, pancakes, eggs or omelet, a salad bar, pickles, bread and butter, maple syrup, a fruit salad, tea, coffee and juice. and their famous sugar pie. Also for the kids or want-tobe kids there is taffy on snow. Ferme Drouin is located at 1230 Route 400 East, Casselman, Ont. For reservations or information, call (613) 764-2181; or visit their website at fermedrouin.ca or email inquiries at info@fermedrouin.ca .

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2016 OVFS president’s message

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I’m one of those farmers, with a dairy and grain operation in Prescott County. We also have a sugar bush and boil sap every spring. It’s been my pleasure to be a member of the Seed Growers for the past several years and to help organize the farm show during that time. Now, as president for a two-year term, I’m even more involved. The association has been one of the mainstays of Eastern Ontario agriculture, recognizing the annual efforts of seed growers across the region. We offer them an opportunity at the Farm Show to highlight those efforts while shopping for the latest in machinery and other products to help them get through the new season in fine style. Once again, site of the 2016 Farm Show is Ottawa’s EY Centre opposite Ottawa International Airport, a 150,000 squarefoot facility centrally located for visitors from across the region, other parts of Ontario, Quebec and Northern New York State. Our exhibitors have been positive about this show space and we’re hoping their experience will be even more enjoyable in year five at the centre. One of the ways we keep up the quality is by maintaining membership in the Farm Show Council, an alliance of major agricultural exhibitions across North America. The FSC promotes and monitors excellence among its network of member shows. Last year, we passed our five-year FSC evaluation with flying colours. The Seed Growers are proud to host 350 top exhibitors of tools, machinery, livestock accessories, financial and other services and, of course, the best seed... everything

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Cecil Cass needed for the upcoming growing season. Annual seed judging will take place March 5 at the Greely Community Centre. Winners will go on to be recognized at the Court of Honour, the heart of the Farm Show. Once again, we will have an official opening, 12 noon, on the first day of the show at Booth 1231, with a focus on farm safety. A feature on day two at 12 noon is the Seed Growers’ Awards Ceremony recognizing Eastern Ontario’s top seed producers. Day three at 12 noon, we feature our annual Prestigious Pedigreed Seed Sale, with proceeds directed to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. The Seed Growers have been recognized by CHEO for more than 20 years of fundraising through our Seed Sale. Having collected $120,000, we are now Diamond category donors. Our generosity wouldn’t be possible without the support of seed companies at the show and several other contributors. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome in advance all of our visitors to the 2016 show. Not only

is the Farm Show a place to shop, it’s a place to visit and catch up on the winter’s news. We invite you to do plenty of both. As somebody who has spent a lifetime in the agricultural business and been active in many farm organizations, I’m proud to be part of this annual event that’s so important to my fellow farmers. I’m pleased to say that much of the net revenue that comes from the annual show is turned back into supporting Eastern Ontario farm groups and activities such as 4-H, agricultural societies, and research. Finally, I’m thrilled that my board of directors has decided for 2016 to provide free parking and Wifi service during the show, compliments of the Seed Growers. Not only is it a financial break for exhibitors and visitors alike, but lifting the gates during the show should ease congestion entering and exiting the parking lot, as well as at the payment booths. See you at the Show! Cecil Cass president ottawa valley seed Growers association

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Reliving the 2015 Ottawa Valley Farm Show

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OVFS General Manager’s message The Ottawa Valley Farm Show, Ontario’s longest running agricultural trade show, marks its 89th year of operation this March 8-10. It’s one of the longest continuous records in Canada of farmers organizing for farmers, other rural residents and businesspeople, an annual display of goods and services useful to them in the coming year. Some 350 reputable exhibitors from Ontario and Quebec will be on hand for the three-day OVFS at Ottawa’s EY Centre beside the Ottawa International Airport. Directors of the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association (OVSGA), sponsors of the Farm Show, President Cecil Cass, Secretary-Treasurer Arlene Ross, and myself, look forward to seeing you at the show. Among features of the 2016 show will be livestock information booths at the main entrance and the Seed Growers’ Court of Honour, booth 1231. The official opening, seed growers’ awards, Pedigreed Seed Sale, 4-H displays, quilt show, antiques and a collector toy tractor sale presented by the Vintage Iron and Traditions club, Agriculture

More Than Ever display, live broadcasting by Valley Heritage Radio‌ all will be part of the show. And don’t miss this year’s featured painting, chainsaw carver Josh Dagg back by popular demand, guess-the-weight contest featuring a fiberglass bull, and special opening day guests. Once again this year, farm show directors and guests will be piped to the podium, the Maple Leaf will be raised and “O Canadaâ€? will be sung. In 2016, show dates don’t coincide with March Break in Ontario schools; but children – the farmers of the future – are always welcome at the show, with no charge for those 12 years old and under accompa-

nied by an adult. General admission is $10. Parking Families get a financial break this year: Parking and WiFi service will be free for both visitors and exhibitors. This represents a major expense by the Seed Growers as a way of giving back to farm families and show supporters in general. Exhibitors are asked not to park big trucks and trailers in the public lot for the duration of the show, but to move them to nearby Rideau Carleton Raceway. Official opening and reception Everyone is invited to our official opening at noon on Tuesday. Exhibitors are invited to a reception at 5:15 on Tuesday; one drink and snacks are on us. Awards ceremony The annual Seed Awards ceremony will take place Wednesday afternoon. The occasion is used to recognize Eastern Ontario growers judged to have the best entries in several seed crop categories. The OVSGA hosts 16 different trophies in various categories. Judging will take place Saturday, March 5, in Greely. Pedigreed seed sale Please join us Thursday at noon for the annual Prestigious Pedigreed Seed Sale, with proceeds going to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. Over 20 years, almost

$120,000 has been raised for the cause. See you at the Show! General Manager, Tom Van Dusen

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Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association Board of Directors 2015-2016

OFFICERS: Past President, John Roosendaal, 11598 Hwy 43, Mountain, ON KOE 1S0, 613-774-3351 President, Cecil Cass, 1317 Cassburn Road, L'Orignal, ON KOB 1K0, 613-675-2367 1st Vice, David Blair, 260 Mountainview Road, Pakenham, ON KOA 2X0, 613-256-3858 2nd Vice, Robert Dessaint, 2800 Colonial Road, Box 98, Sarsfield, ON KOA 3E0, 613-835-2608 Gen Manager, Tom Van Dusen, Box 716 , Russell, ON K4R 1E8, 613-4453407 Sec-Treasurer, Arlene Ross, Box 411, Russell, ON K4R 1E2, 613-791-3900

DIRECTORS: Don Gordon, 1801 Lockwood Lane, Elgin, ON KOG 1E0, 613-359-6047 Steve Holmes, 1916 McIntyre Road, Bath, ON KOH 1G0, 613-561-2654 Bruce Hudson, 2831 Upper Dwyer Hill Road, Kinburn, ON K0A 2H0, 613839-2346 Keith Matthie, 5303 Algonquin Road, Brockville, ON K6V 5T2, 613-926-5834 Shelley McPhail, 6443 Martin Street N, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0, 613-256-4463 Rockland, ON K4K 1K9, 613-446-5295 Gerald Poupart, 770 Poupart Road, Marc Saumure, 50 Percy Street, Casselman, ON K0A 1M0, 613-764-5660 Reuben Stone, 18374 Hwy 17, Cobden, ON KOJ 1K0, 613-646-9737 Mark Tibben, 11272 Henderson Road, Brinston, ON KOE 1C0, 613-3411240 Paul Vogel, 3995 Lafleur Road, Apple Hill, ON K2K 1X7, 613-528-4045 Jeff Waldroff, 15535 Waldroff Road, Newington, ON KOC 1Y0, 613-346-5472

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last day (March 10) of the 2016 Farm Show, with proceeds going to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. Since it was introduced 23 years ago, the annual Prestigious Pedigreed Seed Sale of seed and other items has raised $120,000 for CHEO.

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Glengarry County artist John Clark Sims is this year’s featured artist at the 2016 Ottawa Valley Farm Show on March 8-10 at the EY Centre, next to the Ottawa Airport. Sims focuses his work on rural and agricultural landscapes, horses and portraits.

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ottawa valley farm show, march 8-10 at the ey centre. During their recent regular meeting, the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association, sponsors of the show, made the decision as a way of rewarding their customers for years of patronage. A $10 entrance fee for visitors will remain in place; there’s no charge for children under 12. “Financial times are a little tough these days for some of our exhibitors and visitors,� said OVSG President Cecil Cass. “We saw free parking and Wi-Fi as one way to ease the strain a little.� Cass added that directors hoped lifting the EY parking lot gates would help with traffic flow and eliminate congestion at the ticket booths: “It should make attendance at the show a more enjoyable experience for exhibitors

and visitors alike. It’s something the Seed Growers are pleased to do.� In its 89th year, the OVFS is a non-profit event which channels much of its net proceeds back into worthy causes such as agricultural research, 4-H, farm fairs, and the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario through the annual Pedigreed Seed Sale. Free parking and WiFi at the show are seen as another way of supporting the agricultural community. In other business, directors heard reports from Art McElroy, Scott Banks and Gilles Quesnel about field research programs partially funded by the association; they renewed their $1,000 membership in the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame; and they backed the 2016 Canadian Plowing

Championships with a $1,000 sponsorship and a full-page ad in the program. The championships will be held Aug. 23-27 at Anderson Links Golf Club. Much of the meeting was taken up in planning the 2016 Farm Show, which, once again, is fully booked with close to 350 exhibitors; some 60 applications remain on the waiting list. As described by Director Barry Dean, one new attraction this year will be sale of collectable miniature 460 Model International tractors as a fundraiser for Vintage Iron & Traditions of Eastern Ontario and for CHEO, with Number 1 in the series going into the show auction. A full-sized 460 will be on display with the toy tractors. “We’ve got 50 to sell at the show on a first-come, first-served basis,� Dean explained, noting the price per boxed miniature is $75. “When they’re gone, they’re gone, and we’ll have another model next year.� In a final item of business, Dean was named chair of a special committee assigned to oversee next year’s OVFS 90th anniversary celebrations.

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get one at the show on a first-come, first-served basis. To satisfy as many people as possible, nobody will be able to buy more than one. If the project is a success, we’ll repeat it in future years with models of other popular tractors, hopefully with each fullsized machine on display.� The Seed Growers have provided some cash to help cover costs of the miniature

project. Number One in the series will be turned over to the annual Pedigreed Seed Sale March 10 which raises money for the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. The VITEO president said other agricultural trade shows have offered collectible tractor models, notably the former Toronto show. “With that show gone, we might be able to fill a vacuum for people who enjoyed collecting whatever model Toronto produced each year.�

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2016 OVFS Exhibitors A&A E-Z Brush & Oiler Inc. Booth #2037 A&L Canada Laboratories Booth #1211 ABS Global (Canada) Inc. Booth #2009 ADS Canada Booth #2112 Advanced Grain Handling Systems Booth #1325 Ag Buyer’s Guide/farms.com Booth #2413 Ag Dealer Booth #2506 AGB Lawyers Booth #2501

Agri-Trac Inc. Booth #2416

Axter Agroscience Inc. Booth #1215

Agri-Trend Booth #1212

Ayrshire Ontario Booth #Lobby

Agrocentre Belcan Inc. Booth #1427

B & B Small Engines Booth #411

Agrodrain Systems Ltd. Booth #201

Bähler Building Inc. Booth #2012

Allied Associates LLP, CPA’s Booth #1208

BASF Canada, c/o ON Comm Booth #1623

ALPINE Booth #1201 Alta Genetics Booth #2223 Alternative Energy Automation of Metcalfe Inc. Booth #2529 Alternative Heating of NA (AHONA) Booth #2220

BBA Sales Inc. Booth #1837 BearBrook Game Meats Inc. Booth #705 Belisle Solution Nutrition Booth #1601 Beugger Energy Equipment Booth #2235

Agribrands Purina Canada Inc. Booth #2232

American Farm Products Booth #1412

AgriBrink Booth #20

AndrĂŠ Service Agri Booth #OD5

Black Oxygen Organics Booth #12

Agricorp Booth #110

Argis 2000 Ltd. Booth #1219

Bluewave Energy Ltd. Booth #624

Agri-King Inc. Booth #1103

Armtec Booth #1605

BMO Bank of Montreal Booth #2420

Boyd Bros. Concrete Booth #1820 Brister Insurance Div of McDougall Ins. Booth #2425 Britespan Building Systems Inc. Booth #2228 Broadgrain Commodities Inc. Booth #1603

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Continued from page 10B Canadian Foodgrains Bank Booth #Room D Canadian Piedmontese Assoc. Booth #Lobby Canarm Ag Products Booth #2008 Canwest DHI Booth #2234 Casselman Farm Equip/Bobcat of Cornwall Booth #1421 Casselman Tire Inc. Booth #1004 CCWG - Livestock Supplies & Equestrian Centre Booth #1915 Census of Agriculture, Statistics Canada Booth #2422 Central Boiler Inc./Verch Furnace Sales Booth #231 Champlain Regional Cancer Program Booth #Lobby Christian Farmers Fed. of Ontario Booth #2511 CIBC Booth #2311 City of Ottawa/Drainage Superintendents of ON Booth #124 Clark Ag Systems Booth #1501 CNK Ag-Tech Booth #325 Comptoir Agricole SteAnne Inc. Booth #1805 Cooke Scales Inc. Booth #14 Costco Wholesale Booth #1019 Country Farm Seeds Ltd. Booth #1213 CST Canada Co, Ultramar Booth #140 Culligan Real Estate Ltd. Booth #2315 Dairy Lane Systems Ltd. Booth #2215

Dairymax Farm Solutions Booth #13 Dan R Equipment Booth #131 DeCloet Greenhouse Mfg. Ltd. Booth #622 DeLaval Canada Booth #2301 Delaware Pump & Parts Ltd. Booth #1901

Earth Alive Clean Technologies Booth #1207 East-Can Equipment Sales/Farmet/Krone Booth #811

Edward Jones Booth #4 EJ Equipment Booth #1600

Embro Farm Systems Inc. Booth #1028

Evergreen Liquid Plant Food Ltd. Booth #517

Empire Barn Painting Booth #1835

Farm & Food Care Ontario Booth #104

EkotuningCom Canada Booth #1727

Empire Construction Booth #2026

EastGen Inc. Booth #1925

Elliott Farm Equipment Ltd. Booth #235

Engage Agro Corporation Booth #1801

EasyFix Rubber Products North America Booth #1217

EMB Mfg. Inc. Booth #1021

Equipements PFB Inc. Booth #205

Eastern Ontario AgriNews Booth #2509

Farm Business Consultants (FBC) Booth #2013 Farm Credit Canada Booth #1225 Continued on page 12B

Derks Elevator Inc. Booth #1130 DFK Equipment Sales Inc. Booth #505 DFK Equipment Sales Inc. Booth #OD6 DICKEY-john/Champion Industrial Equip. Booth #521 Dion Ag Inc. Booth #333 Distribution V.Y.F. Booth #2421 Dow Enlist Booth #1228 Dow Seeds Booth #2004 Dramatic Displays Booth #2123 Dairy producers throughout Canada choose GEA’s MIone to efficiently, consistently, and automatically milk their cows, and you should too. The only robotic system available that performs all teat preparation and milk harvesting steps in-liner, the MIone is revolutionizing automated milking worldwide - one herd after another.

Dundas Agri Systems Inc. Booth #2231 DuPont Canada Booth #1214 DuPont Pioneer Booth #1517 Dytech Inc. Booth #1022 Earl Horst Systems Ltd. Booth #2115

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Exhibitors Continued from page 11B Farm King/Versatile Booth #1608 Farm Lead Resources Ltd Booth #2405 Farm Supply Sales Booth #2430 Farmers Farmacy/Grand Valley Fortifiers Booth #2126 Farmers Forum Booth #2417 Farmers of North America Booth #1526 Farm-Fleet Inc. Booth #1831 Faromor Ltd. Booth #901 Fawcett Tractor Supply Ltd. Booth #523 Fellowship of Christian Farmers Canada Booth #2521 Ferguson Forest Centre Booth #1233 Fibre de verre Vaudreuil (fibreglass) Booth #2134 Fife Agricultural Services Ltd. Booth #2017 Forests Ontario Booth #513

Harvex Agromart Inc. Booth #1132

G3 Canada Limited Booth #1311

Heatmaster (Hwy 511 Heating) Booth #532 Gallagher Power Fencing Booth #1700 Hensall District Coop Booth #1210 Gay Lea Foods HFL Fabricating Co-operative Ltd. Booth #2120 Booth #1724 General Seed Company HJV Equipment Booth #1220 Booth #1611

GeoShack Canada Booth #527

GPS Ontario Booth #1301

Homestead Organics Booth #1406

Horizon Seeds Canada Inc. Booth #1206

Grain Farmers of Ontario Booth #2510

Horst Choring Aids Inc. Booth #632 Grandview Concrete Grooving Inc. Horst Choring Aids Inc. Booth #2537 Booth #OD8 Green Lea Ag Center Booth #511 Horst Welding/ Tubeline/ MKMartin

Green Lea Ag Center Booth #OD 9&10

Booth #1020

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Green Valley Heating/ Heatmor Outdoor Furnaces Booth #628

Gregoire-Besson Canada Ltd. Booth #500 Grober Nutrition Booth #1903 GTR Scales Ltd. Booth #2

Steel Roofing Hy-Grade Booth #806 Ideal Pipe

Ingredion Canada Inc. Booth #21

Frontlink Inc. Booth #601

Hakmet Ltd. Booth #2213

G Horst Enterprise Booth #9

Harco Ag Equipment Booth #625

G. B. Équipments Inc. Booth #2205

Hardi North America Inc. Booth #935

Interlock Industries Inc. Booth #1627

International Stock Food Booth #2023

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Exhibitors Continued from page 12B Jad Vent Distributors Ltd. Booth #1725 Jamesway Farm Equipment Booth #113 Jaylor Fabricating Inc. Booth #801 Jerry Cummings Painting Inc. Booth #1706

The AgriNews March, 2016 Page 13B Kongskilde Industries Inc. Booth #1431

Les Fondations Brisson Inc. Booth #1035

Krown Rust Control Systems Booth #128

Lewis Cattle Oiler Co. Booth #1921

Kubota Canada Ltd. Booth #615 Kubota Canada/Topline Booth #421 Kuhn Farm Machinery Booth #1631 L & R Shelters Inc. Booth #2031

Jersey Ontario Booth #Lobby

La Coop Embrun/Agtrek Booth #2117

Jim Tubman Chevrolet Booth #1721

La Coop Fédérée Booth #1521

Kam’s Growers Supply Inc. Booth #1209

Lapointe Drainage Ltd. Booth #2216

Kane Veterinary Supplies Booth #2027

Lawrence’s Dairy Supply (1995) Inc. Booth #2221

Lloyd Cross Sales & Service Booth #1703 London Eco Roof Manufacturing Booth #2222

Maizex Seeds Inc. Booth #1411 Mapleseed Booth #1416 Marcrest Manufacturing Inc. Booth #302 Mark Ryan - Via Capitale Booth #1425 MarketBook Booth #2515

LS Tractor USA, LLC/Pitcher Equip Ltd Booth #1011

Masterfeeds Booth #2114

Lucknow Products (Helm Welding 1983 Ltd.) Booth #1023

Maxville Farm Machinery Ltd. Booth #OD7

L’union des Cultivateurs Franco-ontariens Booth #2407

McCormick North America Booth #121

M & P Farm Equipment Ltd. Booth #2200 MacEwen Agricentre Inc. Booth #1401

Keenan TMR Mixers Booth #2132

Leading Edge Equipment Ltd. Booth #723

MacEwen Agricentre Inc. Booth #OD13

Kelln Solar Booth #1033

Lemken Canada Booth #1811

MacEwen Petroleum Inc. Booth #1400

Pure Bred or Grade Holsteins Top Quality Fresh Heifers and Springers

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MegaDome Booth #1017 Meridian Manufacturing Inc. Booth #433 Milo Seeds Inc. Booth #1621 Ministry of Transportation Booth #138

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Exhibitors Continued from page 13B MLS Insurance Brokers Inc. Booth #24 Mohawk Equipment Ltd. Booth #420 Mojo Moo Booth #2110 Monsanto BioAg Booth #1612 Monsanto Canada Inc. Booth #1133 Multi Shelter Solutions Booth #2014 National Bank Booth #2505 National Farmers Union Ontario Booth #2523 New Holland Canada Booth #633 New Life Mills Inkerman Booth #2016 Normand Co. Ltd. Booth #800 Normand Co. Ltd. Booth #OD20&21 Norwell Dairy Systems Ltd. Booth #2401 Norwood Sawmills Booth #2135 NuFarm Agriculture Inc. Booth #1513

Ontario Federation of Agriculture Booth #2500 Ontario Flag and Pole Booth #905 Ontario Holstein Booth #Lobby Ontario Joint Pipeline Group Booth #130 Ontario Landowners Assoc. Booth #2503 Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs Booth #108 Ontario Mutual Insurance Association Booth #2410

Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency Booth #2525 Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Assn. Booth #2409 Orkin Canada Booth #102

Ottawa Valley Harvestore Booth #1821

Oegema, Nicholson & Assoc. Ins. Brokers Ltd. Booth #1032

Ottawa Valley Hereford Club Booth #Lobby

O’Farrell Financial Services Inc. Booth #1614

Ottawa Valley Limousin Club Booth #Lobby

Old Fashioned Fudge Inc. Booth #1123

Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association Booth #1231

Ontario Farmer Publications Booth #2527

Paul Lanthier Sales Booth #2128

Port of Johnstown Booth #1524

Paul Mueller Company Booth #2321

Prescision Planting Inc. Booth #1415

Penergetic Canada Booth #2300

PRIDE Seeds Booth #1107

Penta Booth #2432

Professional Investments Booth #2414

Peter Chase Enterprises Booth #1128

Pronovost (Les Machineries) Booth #2230

Phil Ryan & Assoc/The Co-Operators Booth #2514 Pickseed Booth #1202

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Nuhn Industries Ltd. Booth #1203

Ontario Dairy Goat Co-operative Booth #23

Poettinger Canada Inc. Booth #1012

Ontario Seed Growers’ Association Booth #1230

Nuhn Forage Inc. Booth #1224

Ontario Blonde d’Aquitaine Assoc. Booth #Lobby

Patz Corporation Booth #1500

Ontario Plowmen’s Association Booth #2423

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Exhibitors Continued from page 14B R & W Equipment Booth #1029 R.D. Legault Seeds Ltd. Booth #1408 Raats Custom Farming Ltd. Booth #OD3 Rare Breeds Canada Booth #Lobby RBC Booth #2325 Reis Equipment Centre Booth #221 Reis Equipment Centre Booth #OD18 Richardson International Ltd. Booth #1115 Ritchie Feed & Seed Inc. Booth #1905 Robert H. Laning & Sons Ltd. Booth #423 Rostech Electronics Booth #1037 Rutters Elevators Booth #1218 Salford Group Inc. Booth #1713 Sangers Silo Booth #620 Schippers Canada Ltd. Booth #1222 Scotiabank Booth #531 Secco International Inc. Booth #2201 Select Sires Genervations Booth #1911 Semences Prograin Inc. Booth #1722 Semican Booth #1127 SG Ceresco Inc. Booth #1321 Shepherd’s Choice Breeding Stock Booth #1018 Shur-Gain Booth #1034 Siegers Seed Company Booth #1235 Sign It Signs & Design Booth #2531

The AgriNews March, 2016 Page 15B Sine Distributors Inc. Booth #2539

Supreme Seeds Inc. Booth #2121

Smellink Realty Inc. Booth #2426

Sylvain Leduc Land Clearing Booth #7

Soleno Booth #535

Synagri LP Booth #1413

South Nation Conservation Booth #2504

TD Canada Trust Booth #2225

Speare Seeds Booth #1216 Spread-X Booth #8 Spuehler Shop Booth #3 Steqcan Inc. Booth #823 Stoll Loaders/Dispro Booth #530 Stubbe’s Precast Booth #1305 Sunlight Sales Inc. Booth #132 Sun-North Systems Ltd. Booth #2111

Trinovation Inc./Smart Turner Booth #300 Trinovation Inc./Smart Turner Booth #OD12 Triolet B.V. Booth #1307

The Door Company Booth #515

Triple A Farm Emu Products Booth #Lobby

The Kids and Ewe Booth #2015

UAP Canada Booth #1205

The SAM Group Booth #17,18,19

University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus Booth #109

Thermo Energy - Wolf Structures Booth #1702 Tiesma Industrial Coverings Inc. Booth #1833 Town and Country Chrysler Booth #2507 Town and Country Chrysler Booth #OD15

Usborne Books at Home Anne Coleman Booth #2214 V6 Agronomy Inc. Booth #1232 Valley Bio Limited Booth #1111 Valley Heritage Radio Booth #Room D Continued on page 16B

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Organizers of Reunion

Event organizers from last year’s Kemptville Campus Reunion invite all for graduates and alumni to attend the 2016 Ottawa Valley Farm Show for a special celebration. Last year’s Organizing Committee members are from left: Association Treasurer Kim Link (‘69); Events Coordinator Isabel Kinnear (’69), and President Ron Burgess (’68).

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Kemptville Campus requests alumni gathering

The Kemptville College Alumni Committee again invites classmates from the former post secondary institution to meet up with fellow Kemptville Grads at the Ottawa Valley Farm Show, on Wed., March 9, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Hospitality Room – Show Office #3. This room is directly opposite Meeting Room D at the EY Centre. Zandbergen photo

Exhibitors

Weagant Farm Supplies Booth #607

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Weberlane Mfg. (1990 Co.) Booth #1125

ValMetal Inc. Booth #313 Van Go Enterprises Booth #22 Vanden Bussche Irrigation & Equip. Ltd. Booth #25 Walinga Inc. Booth #1221

Wever Financial Investia Financial Services Booth #2424 Willows Agriservices Ltd. Booth #1704 Woodmaster/Jack’s Sales & Service Booth #219

Walsh’s Farm Supply Booth #OD2 Water Doctor Booth #1131 We Can Contracting Booth #1701

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At the Feb. 11 Dairy Day in Kemptville, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Member Services Representative Ruth Vogel (Leeds Grenville Frontenac and Dundas) touted the prominent farm organization’s impending 80th anniversary. In honour of the milestone next year, the OFA is organizing an eight-day February 2017 tour of California. Participants will hit the major site-seeing spots in San Francisco, Sacramento, Fresno, and Los Angeles, as well as take in some farm tours in Paso Robles. Organized through agritourscanada.com, the cost is expected to fall in the range of $4,250$4,450 CDN — though there is an opportunity to win a couple of tickets, too. See the OFA booth at the 2016 Ottawa Valley Farm Show to get a registration form and sign up for the tinseltown tour!

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the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA). It aims to empower producer families with the information they need to help keep kids, adults and seniors safe on the farm or ranch while preserving a way of life that is beloved and precious. In 2016, the theme is Keeping Kids Safe, focus-

ing on several ways to Be an AgSafe Family in that regard: • Build a safe play area • Determine safe agricultural tasks for children using the North American Guidelines for Children’s Agricultural Tasks • Sign a safety contract with a child to help rein-

force safe behaviour. Let organizers know how you’re doing at #AgSafeFamily during Canadian Agricultural Safety Week and you could win hundreds of dollars’ worth of prizes, including 1,000 litres of fuel. See agsafetyweek.ca.

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fearless they were. “When I was a kid, we weren’t afraid to take a hammer, and nails, and just put them into a piece of wood,” Monique recalls. “I remember taking a drill and drilling holes in aluminum bowls!” During the harvest season of 1986, everything changed. Monique and her younger brother, Patrick, took lunch to her father and older brother in the field. As they had done before, she and Patrick were playing in the truck box where the wheat was being unloaded. Patrick remembers waving hello to his brother in the combine as it unloaded into the Continued on page 19B

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The AgriNews March, 2016 Page 19B Patrick says maintaining eye contact is a good policy but he’s learned the value of conducting walk arounds too. He’s moved away from the farm and says it’s a mandatory practice on his construction worksite. Fatal accidents in the past have proven the equipment is simply too big to see everyone from the cab. In his opinion, walk arounds ensure you really know your surroundings as an operator. “Where I work, you walk around, make sure there’s no one behind you, and no one near the equipment,” he says, “no matter what.” Monique says their family had to learn their commitment to safety the

hard way and she’s determined to teach her fouryear-old daughter without another close call. If constant supervision isn’t a guarantee, Monique says she won’t let her daughter be in a position where there’s a potential safety risk. “If she’s going to go in the shop where there are chemicals, I know her, and curiosity’s gonna take over.” That’s why Monique strongly believes it’s ultimately up to parents to ensure the safety of their children. If that means insisting on hazards being put under lock and key, dedicating a babysitter to constant supervision, or simply declaring ‘no-go’ zones, than that’s what she believes parents should do.

Minister Leal sends his regrets

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“But I want to wish the very best to the organizers [of the OVFS],” Minister Jeff Leal told The AgriNews, after explaining his commitments to the Chicken Farmers of Ontario and Ontario Veal. “And unfortunately, they haven’t told me yet that I can be at other places at other times [simultaneously],” he quipped. Recounting his attendance at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show in Woodstock last fall,

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