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eAstern ontArio, sAid sCott bAnks of the ontArio ministry of AgriCulture, food And rurAl AffAirs on April 30. Banks said that as of the end of April there had been several days of good drying conditions, resulting in most tile-drained fields being ready to work on.

With a forecast for clear, warm weather the weekend of May 1 to 3, he expected a significant amount of crop would be put in during that time. Some corn was already being seeded by April 29, which is considered an early start for corn.

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Several items were identified as detrimental to farm operations. The cost and time to get a building permit was frustrating and participants want a streamlined process, saying some of the current requirements “lack common sense.� A master list of all possible building requirements which is reviewed at the initial meeting with the City was suggested, “rather than thinking all is complete only to find out you have five more things to do.� The gap between urban councillors and the nonfarming population and their understanding of normal farm practices was discussed, with participants suggesting a need for greater understanding of genetically modified organisms, animal husbandry practices and non-organic Continued on page 6

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multiple stages and entertainment venues to be held at the event, which is expected to attract 70,000 to 100,000 visitors. Dubbed a triple threat, Glengarry-raised fiddler Kelli Trottier will perform on the IPM main stage on Friday, Sept 25. She has been sharing the rich, Celtic culture of Glengarry County with audiences around the world with her crisp fiddling, sweet vocals and fiery stepdancing. Performing her blend of French and Scottish fiddle on stages across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and the Far North, Trottier has established a large fan base that includes actor Sir Sean Connery. She performed for his private 80th birthday party in the Bahamas and several times at the Dressed to Kilt fashion show and Scottish cultural event he hosted in New York City. Nominated three times

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Editorial Souped up A key ingredient of a bus tour is that your audience is a captive one. That suggests many possibilities. It’s something the Ottawa Federation of Agriculture understands and used to its advantage April 23 when it organized a day of agricultural enlightenment for a mainly urban audience. Take one coach, fill it with 60 passengers, entice them with wine and lunch… and they’re at your command for the next several hours, plenty of time to painlessly reveal some of the rural riches in their own collective backyard. Led by OFA past president Paul Mussel, the coach tour set out with a load of Ottawa councillors and functionaries, stopping first at Domaine Perrault winery near Navan to get everybody in a receptive mood. Last stop was SunTech Greenhouses outside Manotick. Despite appearances, there’s no such thing as a free lunch. They didn’t have to sing for their supper, but bus passengers had to do their homework. They were handed briefing books containing notes on such contentious issues as land prices, rising input costs, and protecting high class agricultural land. “The briefing books helped focus the mind,” said North Gower beef farmer John Newman who called the well-run Mushroom Summit a resounding success. Mussel was also pleased with the response. Expanded through amalgamation almost 15 years ago, Ottawa has the largest agricultural sector of any city in Canada. Few Ottawa legislators understand the magnitude of the thriving sector within their jurisdiction. George Darouze, new councillor for the city’s Osgoode Ward in which Carleton Mushrooms is located, was delighted that 13 of 23 council members (the mayor makes 24) came out. “I’ve got quorum,” joked Darouze, best known for taking Mayor Jim Watson on a snowmobile ride which led to a pelvic injury for the mayor when he stepped on the gas instead of the brake. One councillor’s staff member was overheard to wish that her boss had some agricultural attractions to boast about in his ward. Take a closer look… maybe they’re right there under your nose.

Pizza powwow The soup, wine and tomato tour April 23 was the second effort during the same month made by Ottawa farmers to tighten connections with city councillors. Earlier in the month, there was an informal “asked and answered” session over pizza hosted by Navan farmer Wyatt McWilliams and Anderson Golf Club owner Gib Patterson who, first and foremost, sees himself as a farmer. Pouring the tea and coffee himself, Patterson opened his clubhouse for the event. The purpose, said McWilliams, was to give farmers an opportunity to air grievances that come with operating inside the boundaries of a major city. A heavy horse enthusiast and ideas man who in the past produced Hay West/East and Food Aid Day at City Hall, McWilliams called the evening Rural Roundup. Plenty of irritants still exist 15 years after Ottawa dragged in the rural reaches surrounding it. Farmers in the room made it clear they felt they didn’t always get the respect they deserved from some city officials and from some residents. Councillor Scott Moffatt, chairman of the city’s agriculture and rural affairs committee, told of how he was campaigning for re-election in farm country while manure spreading was underway. There was a distinct odour in the air. Moffatt got to the door of a $1-million dollar house where he was asked if he could do something to stop the smell. To his credit, he told the homeowner the farmers were there first and he’d have to live with it. He’s not sure whether he got that vote. Three councillors in attendance in addition to Moffat were Stephen Blais, Eli-El-Chantiry, and George Darouze, vice-chair of agriculture and rural affairs. The other two councillors also sit on the committee. Among “food for thought” discussed between mouthfuls of pizza Continued on page 9

AgriGab Columbus Days

When I saunter through the airports of various North American cities or walk down their streets in my new Ottawa Valley Farm Show gear, I get accosted regularly… in a good way. I think what first draws the eye of most Americans is the tasteful Maple Leaf that we at the farm show decided to incorporate into our hats and jackets. Most of them recognize the symbol. “So, what’s the Ottawa Valley Farm Show,” asked a young lad who sidled up to me while I was enjoying a pre-breakfast stroll in downtown Columbus, Ohio, where I attended a meeting of the Farm Show Council April 26-29. For those who haven’t been, downtown Columbus is very pedestrian-friendly, with wide sidewalks, plenty of green spaces, tasteful blending of old and new, inviting bars and restaurants, and even a familiar reminder of home… Tim Horton’s at two corners I passed, including one in the Arena District where the NHL Blue Jackets play their home games. At 6:30 in the morning, the streets and sidewalks were spotless. Either the cleanup crews were out before dawn or most city residents are extremely tidy by nature. Columbus was selected as the location for the 2015 FSC meeting because the sites for Ohio State University’s annual Farm Science Review, and Power Show Ohio, both members, are local. Every year, the FSC rotates to a different show location. Dating back to 1972, the FSC unites mainly machinery shows in Canada and the U.S. – with one member in New Zealand – and has as its main objective maintaining the highest standards for exhibitors and visitors alike. In addition to Ottawa, Canadian members include the London Farm Show, the rotating International Plowing Match, the Outdoor Show at Woodstock, and the Farm Progress Show at Regina. One of the ways council members keep up quality is by evaluating each other’s shows on a five-year schedule. For example, as manager of the Ottawa Valley Show, I travelled to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in March and ranked (highly) the Wisconsin Public Service Farm Show. Rob Juneau, manager of that show, came to Ottawa to assess the valley show held at the EY Centre near Ottawa International Airport. He gave it high marks. Both shows earned a five-year membership continuation along with the FSC Standards of Excellence Award certifying we’re providing a high-quality marketing showcase for exhibitors and customers. There’s no collusion involved. It wasn’t a case of, Rob, give me a top rating and I’ll do likewise for you. The fact of the matter is that, generally, farm shows operating at this level are premier events that deserve

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by Tom VanDusen full recognition. “Ah, the Ottawa Valley Farm Show is a farm show held in Ottawa Canada,” I logically told the Columbus kid. “I’m the manager.” Then I politely elaborated on the show and the council meeting being held nearby at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Returning home by way of Washington’s Dulles Airport, a couple checking out my logo stopped me and asked what the Ottawa Valley Farm Show was. I was scrambling last-minute to change my seat to an earlier flight, so I may have been a bit terse. It’s only one of the two largest trade shows of any type held annually in Ottawa, I informed them, disappointed once again that older, obviously bright area residents knew so little about the size and impact of the Eastern Ontario agricultural industry. They too were surprised they were unaware of the magnitude. The two incidents were additional reminders that the right corporate gear can serve as a useful public relations tool. In another incident, right after the 2015 show, an Ottawa bar patron called up the farm show website spelled out on my jacket and came over for a chat about it. That’s another task taken on by the FSC, generating quality PR for its members through joint advertising, a website, and seminars during which we’re briefed on image and promotion. We do farm and agri-business tours, and hear from experts in the field. Networking between members is very beneficial; we learn and improve by discussing such topics as the benefits and detriments of paid parking and admission fees, insurance requirements, risk management, first aid preparedness, rewarding exhibitors, and special attractions like cooking demonstrations. We hosted an exhibitor panel in Columbus that discussed space limitations, qualifying attendees, and how to spark the final and slowest day of any show. We heard a reflective report from Michel Christians, of EURASCO, the European farm show coalition, who travelled from Brussels; we were given a presentation from Melanie Wilt on the “Farmer of the Future”; and we were enlightened as to Federal Aviation Administration regulations hampering the progress of airborne precision agriculture aids in the U.S. Meanwhile, Europe and Canada are moving more swiftly on implementing the budding technology. It was three days well spent… and there’ll be more. Watch for me and my logo coming to an airport, bar or street corner near you!

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Ottawa Valley Farm Show directors donate to worthy causes

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through the annual Ottawa Valley Farm Show, held this year March 10-12. Directors topped up their annual donation to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario to $10,000, one of the largest amounts they’ve ever

given. Most of the money was raised through the Prestigious Pedigreed Seed Sale held during the farm show. They gave a total of $26,000 to various agricultural research projects covering everything from a herbicides on oats study, to pest monitoring and plot preparation. They set aside $2,000

for the Regional 4-H Show coming up in October as part of the Metcalfe Fair; they confirmed $400 for a student bursary at Alfred College; and they renewed several $300 grants for regional 4H clubs and agricultural societies with educational programs. “Much of the money we make through the show

goes right back into supporting rural and agricultural improvements across Eastern Ontario,” explained Seed Growers president John Roosendaal. “Our organization supports field research in particular because not much is being conducted in the area anymore.” In other business, direc-

tors discussed participation in several upcoming events, including the Vintage Iron & Traditions Steam and Machinery Show at the Cumberland Museum May 24, the Mayor’s Rural Expo and Food Aid Day June 4 at Ottawa City Hall, and the International Plowing Match at Finch Sept. 2226.

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IPM entertainment Continued from page 3 Hanna really is coming home for the IPM. “I plowed many acres of land on the Hanna Farm back in my teens,” says Hanna, who was raised on a dairy farm near Finch, “And then plowed my way to the home of country music where I now work and live in Nashville, Tenn.

The self-described proud Stormont County boy says it’s an honour to be booked to the main stage on Sat., Sept. 26. Calling it his stomping ground, Hanna is so enthusiastic about the IPM that he’s arriving a few days early so he can help out and be part of the event. “There is no better feeling than coming home!” he says.

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Local craft brewers herald Ontario reforms by Phillip Blancher AgriNews Contributor

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Once passed, there will be an expansion of lines carried in Brewers Retail operated outlets, and for the first time in Ontario, beer will be sold in up to 450 grocery stores province-wide. The sweeping changes are being heralded throughout the craft brewery industry in Ontario. Brewers Retail/The Beer

Store locations will have more shelf space for craft beers, and grocery stores will be mandated to set aside 20 per cent of their shelf space to craft products when they start retailing beer. “It’s going to give us more access to potential customers,� stated Steve Beauchesne, co-founder and CEO of Beau’s Brewery in Vankleek Hill. “We’ve been struggling with The Beer Store. Our products are hidden in the back room, and are very difficult to see.� While the expansion into the grocery store market is seen as good news to some brewers, Cassel Brewing co-owner and Continued on page 7

Farm info Continued from page 2 crops, among other things. As an example, farm manure is often blamed when there is poor surface water quality, but consideration is not given to waste from septic tanks, cottages, boats, waterfowl, etc. Although agricultural education and food labelling are beyond the City’s mandate, the City was requested to be supportive of agricultural events, farmers’ markets, Savour Ottawa, and similar initiatives. Participants suggested councillors could write letters to provincial authorities on behalf of agriculture promotion. The issue of skilled labour for farms is an ongoing one, which is partially alleviated by hiring temporary foreign workers as needed seasonally. However, the federal government’s changes to the rules have forced many workers to go home. It must be understood that farm work is very time sensitive and cannot be delayed due to labour shortages. Other topics which arose included finding ways to encourage young people to pursue agriculture as a career, the negative impact of the closing of Kemptville College on the farm community, the Canadian Farm Labour Pool, non-farmers complaining about normal farm

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Ottawa City Councillors Eli El-Chantiry and George Darouze flank guest speaker Rob Snow of CRFA at the recent meeting between councillors, farmers and media, April 1, at Anderson Links Golf Course Clubhouse, Ottawa.

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practices such as machinery noise and manure smells, lack of understanding in the media about how supply management works, National Capital Commission wildlife and related problems, and noxious weeds which are often on property owned by absentee landlords. It is hoped these topics will be discussed in the future. Future meetings were proposed for twice a year. By the end of the meeting, in which comments seemed to be seriously considered by both sides, a number of topics had not yet been covered, including the dismal state of rural roads within City limits, the City’s invasion of private property rights, and water policy and guidelines. Upcoming events in which the City and media can be involved were also listed. There was a Councillor and Media Farm Tour of Ottawa hosted by

the Ottawa Federation of Agriculture on April 24, which went to the winery in Navan, Suntech Greenhouses and Carleton Mushrooms; the upcoming Vintage Steam and Iron Show at Cumberland Museum on May 24; Practice Plow Day in Finch to warm up for the IPM; Mayor’s Rural Expo and Food Aid Barbecue Lunch on June 4 outside City Hall (organizations wishing to participate contact ruralaffairs@ottawa.ca or 613580-2424 x28352); Plowing Fore A Cure on June 17 and the 4-H Golf Tournament on June 18 at Anderson Links. The topic of the International Plowing Match was also discussed. The IPM is seeking 1,500 volunteers and expects to receive 80,000 visitors, with the Governor General, Prime Minister and Premier all expected to attend opening day on Sept. 22.

Ottawa City Councillor George Darouze, Wyatt McWilliams, Tim Mount, Sharen Armstrong from the IPM committee, and Gib Patterson were some of the participants at the recent meeting, April 1, between councillors, farmers and media at Anderson Links Golf Course Clubhouse, Ottawa .

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Beer Continued from page 6 Brewmaster Mario Bourgeois, of Casselman, does not see it that way. “It’s not appealing to us,� said Bourgeois. “The bigger craft brands will take the space up. The owner of the store will dictate what goes in.� The changes to Brewer’s Retail/The Beer Store locations and the LCBO are more appealing to Bourgeois. “The LCBO already does a great job to promote us. There is no change to the current system, just adding benefits. Forcing the wall to come down at The Beer Store, more floor space for people to shop our products. That is awesome.� The changes to the sale of beer in Ontario could not come soon enough for Beaushesne. “I wish they would speed it up. It’s nice to announce the changes but the timelines are far too slow, I feel.� Under the government’s plan, only 150 grocery

The AgriNews May, 2015 Page 7 stores would be retailing beer by 2017. Grocery stores who do retail beer will only be allowed to have a maximum of $1million in sales per year. “That is going to affect the brands carried as well,� stated Beaushesne. “What happens if they sell more than one million? It is going to take five to 10 years to see the full effect of grocery store sales.� One upside to the government’s plan is employment growth in the local economy. Beau’s Brewery anticipates adding up to 50 new employees to handle the projected market increases. One item rejected by the government was the Ontario Craft Brewer’s plan for off-site retail outlets operated by independent brewers. These stores would have cross-marketed the operator’s own products with other local and regional craft brewery products. “Like any compromise, you’re not going to get everything you wanted,� said Beaushesne. “On the other hand, if the other changes are quick enough, it will remove the need for

opening independent stores.� “That would have been huge for us,� said Cassel Brewery’s Bourgeois. “We’re still moving in the right direction with what the government is doing.� Independent brewers will also receive a seat at the board of Brewers Retail. “In the big picture, that will help resolve issues,� said Beaushesne. An additional measure in the provincial budget is an increase of tax on beer, by $1 per case of 24 bottles, or for every 8.2 litres of beer sold. “We should receive a five to 10 per cent reduction in fees to sell at The Beer Store,� said Beaushesne. “We hope to make that back, but at the end of the day a tax is a tax. We’re glad they aren’t more than they are.� Even with the taxation issue and longer timeline to expand beer sales in Ontario, the government plan is the largest change since prohibition was repealed in 1923. “We’re quite excited about the changes to come,� stated Beauchesne.

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Last year, the Ontario government changed the rules regarding the Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA) Act, allowing VQA-certified wineries to sell their products at Farmer’s Markets. Because the VQA does not recognize and certify the hybrid, cold-hardy grapes that thrive in the climate of Eastern Ontario, last year’s policy change has left out wines made from grapes grown in this end of the province. Their inability to sell local wine at farmers’ markets is just the latest example of unequal treatment that animates Paul

“Smokie� LeBlanc. The owner of Smokie Ridge Vineyard near Mountain, he has created the Eastern Ontario Wine Producers Association (EOWPA), consisting of 12 vineyard owners in the region, and they have already sent out several letters asking for change. “We sent our first letter to the VQA; the VQA said it wasn’t them, it was the LCBO. The second letter went to the LCBO; the LCBO said it wasn’t them,

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Wine Continued from page 7 want to annoy anybody right off the bat, we just want the rules to be fair.� He said the local vineyards follow all the same rules as VQA-certified vineyards, but because their grape varieties are excluded from the Act, VQA-certified wines get preferential treatment when it comes to selling at markets and in the LCBO. LeBlanc said he would have to pay a 44 per cent provincial tax rate on wine sales to the LCBO to have his wine sold there, whereas VQA-certified wines are charged a much lower tax. This cuts into profits too much to make the endeavor worthwhile. The VQA came into effect in 1999 as a way to ensure that Ontario vineyard operators couldn’t sell imported wine. But last year’s changes to the Act “just don’t make sense,� Smokie complained. “We want them to at least change the rules to allow non-VQA wines to be sold in Farmers’ Markets, because this is

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Canada and OntariO under the five-year grOwing fOrward 2 (gf2) prOgram. The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) administers GF2 funding for Ontario producers. The program has been updated this year. GF2 program updates as of April 1 are: • Under a single program, all GF2 funding opportunities are now merit-based; • Cost-share caps per project have been introduced for each eligible project category; • To be eligible, funding will only apply to invoices dated after a letter approving a funding allocation has been issued by OSCIA. GF2 provides costshared funding for assessment/audit, planning, skills development and training and implementation project categories. OSCIA • Environment and climate change adaptation;

• Animal and plant health; • Market development; • Labour productivity enhancement; • Assurance systems: food safety, traceability, animal welfare; • Business and leadership development. Only the projects with the most impact will be awarded cost-shared funding. Applications can be submitted during these dates in 2015: May 1 to May 21, August 10 to August 27, November 16 to December 3. OSCIA advises farmers to consult the new program guidelines for full details before beginning projects. They are available at www.ontariosoilcrop.org. New applications will also be available prior to the opening of the next intake on May 1. Producers in the process of making claims for year two projects should get them in by May 15. The changes do not apply to previously approved projects. GF2 is a cost-shared partnership between federal, provincial and territorial governments designed to support an innovative, competitive and profitable Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector.

Editorial: Pizza powwow Continued from page 4 were technicalities getting in the way of farm expansion, the farm labour shortage, acceptance of normal farm practices, and the vague meaning of the term organic. West Carleton pork producer Bruce Hudson, the sixth generation in the family business, said every time he wants to do something “nonorganic”, he has to contend with the city’s special interest lobby groups. “It seems organic is natural and the rest of us are unethical. We spend too much time defending the way we do our jobs,” Hudson said. “The

small plots of so-called organic can’t feed the world.” He pointed out there are few livestock operations remaining within city boundaries. In fact, Hudson and his brother Brian are the only hog farmers still operating in the city. Hudson joined with North Gower grain elevator owner Dwight Foster and beef and dairy man Harvey Hill of Galetta in underscoring the difficulty in jumping through the hoops in order to erect new structures on their farms. Hudson wondered why he would need another soil test to install a bin

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ing on pollinator health.� Several major crop and farm associations have submitted comments and/or have met with government representatives to present arguments against what will be a barrier to neonics use. They question how it will be possible to show pest presence before spring seeding, as they may only show up later in the crop cycle, and they worry about losing a very brief window of time because of a lack of personnel available to do assessments. There are increased time and paper burdens as well. Pest assessment methodology for inspection of soil and crop inspection is laid out in a document called Conducting a Pest Assessment for Class 12 Pesticides available at ontario.ca/environment. Critics of what has frequently been described in the media as a ban say that with these restrictions on neonics use farmers’ ability to maximize crop yields will be reduced, resulting in lower food production and lower farm incomes. They also say that the use of other pesticide types will increase, possibly by as much as five times. In a report about Ontario’s plan to reduce neonics pesticide use, Bayer Crop Science, Syngenta and Valent

U.S.A., which produce these products, defend neonics use and state that a link between neonics and insect die-offs, particularly that of bees, is not proven. The report states that the disappearance and deaths sweeping through bee and

other pollinator-insect populations are caused by pests, parasites, weather and inadequate diet. Neonics’ use supporters have also said bee populations are rebounding, but in Eastern Ontario 2014 was the worst year for beekeep-

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Neonics Continued from page 10 prevent harm, when it is within our power to do so, even when all the evidence is not in.� Many organizations concerned about sustainability of agriculture; the futures of apiaries, gardens, insect-pollinated crops and orchards; or about longterm environmental effects, support the government’s planned changes and have touted it as a ban. However, an increased regulatory environment without a specific ban can appear effective but may not prove to be. It could also be a reporting quagmire for government departments with severely limited budgets, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) and the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC). There is also the question of what effect this regulation could have on interprovincial trade restrictions. One of the questions asked in the neonics producers’ report is “What

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A honeybee forages within a newly emerged crocus, April 17, in Russell County. Vetter photo would happen to agriculture if neonicotinoids were no longer available?� Would there be increased use of other pesticides and severe yield loss as claimed? A question not asked, but just as relevant is, what would happen to agriculture if neonics continue to be used? If neonics are a major culprit in insectpopulation loss (and they are developed with the purpose of killing insects)

could a tipping-point in pollinator populations be reached which cannot be recovered from? The questions can pit one type of agriculture--mostly large cash cropping, against the usually smaller scale orchards, market vegetable gardens, apiarists and organic growers. It is unclear what effect the proposed Ontario amendments will have on all agriculturists in the province.

be presenting demonstrations of complete range of plowing styles. Historical plowing techniques will include antique tractor plowing and both walking and sulky plowing. Modern convention plowing and reversible plowing will also be demonstrated.� Members of the OPA and IPM local committee will be on site to answer questions about both plowing and the upcoming 2015 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in Finch, Sept. 22-26. The 2015 Plow Day

will be held at the David Brown Construction site, located at 14855 Dafoe Rd in Ingleside, at the Ingleside Interchange (#770) and Highway 401. Plow Day begins at 9 a.m. and a complimentary on-site lunch is available at noon for those who RSVP by May 20. Contact Charles Leduc 613-8809100 or the OPA office 800-661-7569.The OPA is arranging a bus from Western Ontario to Plow Day. The OPA In Field Workshop supports local food banks — please consider bringing a donation.

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Strategic Planning Pilot: Train-the-Trainer Project is looking for participants

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ast month we introduced you to OMAFRA’s Trainthe-Trainer Pilot Project.

Phase 2 of the Pilot will occur this spring/summer. OMAFRA is looking for organizations that are interested in participating and volunteers to become trainers for the program. To participate, organizations must: have five volunteers who will commit to attend all the training sessions, have approval from their board, and not be in a crisis situation. Sessions will be hosted using webex and teleconference. There will not be a charge to clients to participate in this program.

For organizations participating in the program, training dates and times are: Thursday, April 30 at 7 p.m. - Session 1 Thursday, May 21 at 7 p.m. - Session 2 Thursday, June 18 at 7 p.m. - Session 3 Thursday, July 9 at 7 p.m. - Session 4 Organizations are expected to participate in all four sessions. Participating organizations will need to download the Strategic Planning Resource at: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/rural/edr/sp/index. html If you have any questions, please contact Helen Scutt, Agriculture Organization Specialist at 1-888-466-2372 x 519-826-3115 or 519-826-3115 or helen.scutt@ontario.ca

Pilot project recap OMAFRA partnered with the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies to deliver a strategic planning ‘Train-the-Trainer’ project in 2014. The purpose of this pilot project was to build the organizational capacity of individual agricultural societies. It was important that the strategic planning process be cost effective and embedded in the society’s organizational culture. The goals of the Strategic Planning Pilot Project were to: • Increase the organizational effectiveness and economic impact of organizations; • Build networks of volunteers/leaders to support each other; • Provide opportunities for current and emerging leaders of organizations to develop leadership skills (leaders tend to volunteer with more than one organization multiplier effect); • Build ownership and commitment of the strategic planning process within the organization. The training sessions included: • Preparation for the strategic planning process; • Developing a vision and mission; • Collecting and analyzing information; • Developing goals and realistic action plans; • Learning how to implement and monitor the plan. A total of 50 volunteers participated, and their evaluation shows a significant increase in their leadership skills, knowledge and confidence with developing a strategic plan. To date, most societies that took the training have completed their strategic plan.

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BUILDing Leadership in Ontario Barry Potter OMAFRA Agriculture Development Advisor

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eef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) and the Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) delivered a leadership training workshop called BUILD in New Liskeard during the first week of April. The knowledge and skills developed through participation in this program include a focus on the individual, on effective meetings, and on the organization. The curriculum was delivered in three consecutive sessions over three days preceded by an evening welcome session. Each session built upon the previous session’s learnings. The knowledge and skills developed will include a focus on the individual, on effective meetings, and on the BFO organization. This is the fourth offering of BUILD in Ontario. OMAFRA assisted with finding key leadership candidates for the course, as well as logistical support. Providing support for northern leaders is a key initiative of OMAFRA’s northern opportunities development plan. For more information see the BFO website at http://www.ontariobeef.com/programs/leadership-development.aspx or the ROI at http://www.ruralontarioinstitute.ca/

OMAFRA launches the Ontario Agricultural Planning Tools Suite (AgriSuite) an updated version of NMAN

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he Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) launched the nutrient management software, NMAN, in 1994 as a tool to help farmers implement nutrient management best practices on their farms. The free software helps farmers get maximum value from manure applications, balance nutrient needs for crop production, and consider management options that will reduce the environmental risk of soil and nutrient loss. On March 13, 2015, OMAFRA launched the Ontario Agricultural Planning Tools Suite (AgriSuite). AgriSuite is a new system that hosts NMAN. AgriSuite will also host the Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) Formulae Calculator. The Calculator is expected to be released in the fall of 2015. Why did we create AgriSuite? This new system allows us to easily keep NMAN and MDS up-to-date, share databases and add new functions when available, allowing you to have the most current information. With the launch of AgriSuite comes an updated version of NMAN. In addition to the existing NMAN worksheets, AgriSuite includes a new Greenhouse Nutrient Feedwater (GNF) worksheet that will help you prepare GNF strategies and plans. As before, you can use NMAN in your web browser or you can download the software to use offline. If you are using the current version of NMAN offline, the upgrade to AgriSuite will not be automatic. You will need to access the program in your web browser and save AgriSuite to your desktop. NMAN gives information (such as identifying best management practices) and can help you meet the requirements of the Nutrient Management Act. The updated version of NMAN must be used after June 13, 2015, when

preparing all agricultural strategy and plan submissions for OMAFRA. Contact the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca, or visit the AgriSuite web page www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/nm/nman/agrisuite.htm, for more information and for help with downloading and installing the system.

Growing Forward 2: What's New!

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rowing Forward 2 (GF2) offers cost-share funding assistance, free workshops and training for Ontario producers, processors, organizations and collabora-

tions.

What's New for GF2? This year we’ve made it easier for clients to put together a good project application by making the following changes to the program: • Priorities are clearly identified in the program guides; • All projects will be assessed on merit; • Cost-share funding will be capped depending on the project category; • Some project categories have prerequisites as a required condition before clients can apply; • Approval of your project is needed before costs can be incurred and paid.

New Dates for GF2 GF2 cost-share funding assistance application intakes for producers and processors are: • May 1 to May 21, 2015 • August 10 to August 27, 2015 • November 16 to December 3, 2015. For more information visit www.ontario.ca/growingforward2

The Accessibility Conference May 26 and 27, 2015 at the University of Guelph

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MAFRA is involved in organizing this annual event at the University of Guelph to raise awareness and promote learning about accessibility. The conference schedule offers public and private sector organizations, groups and/or individuals an opportunity to learn about reducing barriers to people with disabilities through engaging, action-oriented sessions on Accessibility in the Workplace; Bridges over Barriers and the Built Environment; Countdown 2025: Accessibility in Ontario; Document and Media Accessibility; Inclusive Teaching and Learning; Leading for Inclusion; Web Accessibility. The conference aims to help create a culture of inclusion to reach the goal of an accessible Ontario. Please consider registering on-line or sharing this with others who may be Continued on page 14

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Benches Continued from page 11 the option of taking the IPM souvenir home after the match in September. “The project seemed daunting at first,” says IPM volunteer Stephen O’ Donohue, who has been facilitating the project. Daunting until rural networking and community involvement took hold. “But things just started to fall into place,” he says, when teacher Jamie Poulin’s construction technology students at Tagwi Secondary School in Avonmore came on board to build, and J &R. Adam Building Supply in St. Albert agreed to donate the lumber and other construction materials. The initial request was for 75 benches but that number grew to 100. When the project is complete in the coming weeks, the Tagwi students will have built 140 spruce benches. As the project grew in size, Winchester BMR jumped in with more donated materials. According to Poulin, it was a good assignment for the students to work on because they were able to take advantage of the assemblyline nature of the project. “All the students had an opportunity to work on cutting, sanding, planing the wood and assembly,” says Poulin. “It also covered the curriculum requirements.” The construction class is part of the Specialist High Skills Major program offered at Tagwi. The program allows students to make informed post-secondary education decisions and helps them move into

Grade 12 students Christian Racine and Dylan Campbell assembling the IPM benches at the Tagwi Secondary School workshop in Avonmore. Below, also in Grade 12, Maxine Morrissette and Connor Mc Laughlin.

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the workforce and apprenticeship training. Poulin estimates the Grades 9 through 12 students will have contributed 2,000 man-hours to the project. It has also made for productive class time as the students came in knowing exactly what they

had to do and what was expected of them to complete the project. “They know the Match is coming,” he says, and are motivated by the teamwork, as well as the sense of community and responsibility to get the work done and meet the deadline.

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

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

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

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

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Technical Updates

Establishing a New Pasture Jack Kyle Pasture Specialist, OMAFRA

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easons to establish a new pasture include moving from annual crops to perennial pasture or forage, or to improve an existing pasture that is not producing very well. When planning to seed new pastures there are a few questions that you should ask yourself before actually starting the process. An existing pasture that is not very productive may respond to the application of fertilizer, but the response will not be nearly as significant or long term as reseeding and getting productive species established in the field.

What is the intended purpose of the new seeding? • Do you want early-season grazing or late-season grazing? • Are you going to cut it for stored forage sometimes ? • Is this pasture going to stay down for many years or is it part of a farm crop rotation plan and will be planted to another crop in less than 10 years?

Pasture Species If you want late-season and stockpiled grazing to be the main use of this pasture, then trefoil and tall fescue should likely be your predominant species. If you want early season pasture, then clovers, alfalfa and orchard grass should form the basis of the mix. Alfalfa will do very well on well-drained soils, while poorly drained soils are better to be seeded to clovers and trefoil. Many people are overly cautious about including alfalfa in a pasture. With proper management, an alfalfa-based pasture will give you the best animal performance along with the highest yields of quality forage. Alfalfa’s deep roots and heat tolerance make it the obvious choice for mid- to late-summer grazing. With a good rotational grazing system and best management practices, it will be very successful. There are a number of grass species that should be considered. My preference is for orchard grass because of its early spring growth, rapid regrowth, and once the seed head is removed it stays vegetative for the rest of the growing season. Meadow brome is also an excellent pasture species. Timothy is often found in mixes but it has poor summer re-growth. Other grass species that warrant consideration include ryegrass (especially for a short duration pasture), reed canary grass, festolium (cross between ryegrass and fescue) and possibly bluegrass (especially for a long-term pasture). There is a good description of forage species in the OMAFRA Publication 811, Field Crop Agronomy Guide at www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/pub811/3species.htm

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Consider Seeding Red Clover In Spring Wheat Scott Banks Emerging Crop Specialist/OMAFRA

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n recent research, red clover underseeded into spring wheat provided up to an extra $100/acre in grain corn yield the following year without reducing spring wheat yields! A four year study (2009 - 2013) was initiated at the Winchester Research Station to look at the effect of underseeding red clover into spring wheat and its impact on the spring wheat yield as well as the corn yield the following year. The red clover was broadcast seeded at four different times: • at planting, • at herbicide application (Zadok's 26-30), • flag-leaf emerged stage, (Zadok's 37 - 39) and • after wheat harvest. Single-cut and double-cut red clover was broadcast into the spring wheat at 7 lbs/acre. Nitrogen was applied to all treatments at 90 lbs/ac in the spring wheat crop and at 100 lbs/ac in the corn crop the following year.

Results Table 1 summarizes three-year average corn yield for each of the previous year’s red clover treatment. Based on a corn value of $4.50/ bushel, red cover added $33 - $100 per acre as compared to where no clover was underseeded in the spring wheat. As expected, red clover underseeded at earlier spring wheat stages (at planting or at herbicide application) rather than at flag-leaf or after harvest, provided more yield benefit to the following corn crop. Table 1: Average Corn Yield (2010, 2011 & 2012) following red clover underseeded in previous year at various spring wheat stages.

Seeding Forages can be no-tilled or planted into a tilled seed bed. The seed bed should be firm enough to allow for good depth control and seed-to-soil contact. Forage seeds are very small and should be planted 7-10 mm (1/4 - ½ in) deep. The use of a companion crop is optional. If using a companion crop, consider using oats harvested as haylage or baleage at the boot to very early heading stage. This will eliminate the competition effect from the companion crop and allow the new seedling every opportunity to grow during July and August. The field should not be grazed until the forage plants are well rooted. Cattle tear the pasture plants off, and if they are not fully anchored in the soil they will be pulled out! Planting the appropriate species into a reasonably fertile

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Due to the high yield variability, the 2013 corn yield is not included in the above table. Single cut red clover appears to have greater yield advantage in corn than double cut red clover, however the difference was only statistically significant in one of the three years. Spring wheat growers are often reluctant to underseed red clover in spring wheat due to concerns that the red clover will compete and suppress the spring wheat grain yield. Table 2 summarizes the average spring wheat yield of each treatment. Table 2: Spring Wheat Average Yield (2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012) with red clover underseeded at various spring wheat stages.

Soil Fertility Soil fertility is a major consideration. The new seeding will not perform very well if the pH is too low, or if the phosphorous and or potassium levels are low. Pasture fertilizer rates based on soil tests are also in the Agronomy Guide. www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/pub811/3fertility.htm

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Although the yield numbers showed that the inclusion of red clover slightly increased wheat yield, statistically there was no difference in yield of the spring wheat with or without red clover.

Summary 1. Underseed red clover in spring wheat; 2. The best time to seed red clover is with the spring wheat; 3. Use either single cut or double cut red clover. For more information: Toll Free: 1-877-424-1300 E-mail: ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca

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over the rights of their trading partners. “The blatant protectionism and intransigence of the U.S. position was clear throughout the hearings,� Bergmann explained. “We believe that the appellate body, which asked very penetrating questions to all parties, should now bring this to a final result.� Bergmann emphasized, “The government of Canada has been very helpful, including warnings that U.S. failure to make changes to be WTO consistent could result in retaliation against U.S. exports to Canada. We hope that it does not come to this – we want our U.S. market back. But justice delayed is justice denied and we have waited much too long� CPC and the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association have been coordinating with the government to remove the inequities of the U.S. COOL regime.

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AwArd oF merIt wINNer NormA wINters. Winters was cited March 26 for her dedication to her community, family, farm and the dairy and agricultural sectors. The mother of four owns and operates a South Stormont dairy farm in partnership with her husband. Actively involved with both the Cornwall Centre Calf Club as a youth and then many years with the Stormont Junior Farmers, Winters is a graduate of the Kemptville College dairy program. A former Dairy Herd Improvement tester, the recipient sat on the Farm Debt Mediation Board, served as 4-H leader on her local 4-H dairy club, and was secretary-treasurer of the Stormont Dairy Committee. She parlayed her dairy leadership pursuits into an eight-year stint as the Dairy Farmers of Ontario board member for Ottawa,

Stormont and Dundas milk producers. Winters had vaulted her way onto the DFO board after kickstarting a creative local campaign that raised public and producer awareness about ice cream brands containing 100 per cent Canadian dairy ingredients. She fought at the board level to retain the little blue cow symbol denoting allCanadian content found on the label of deserving dairy products. Her last term with the DFO concluded just over a year ago. “They’re a great bunch in Stormont County to work with,� Winters said later. “It’s easy to do the good things you want to do when you’ve got good people to work with.� breeder’s Cup The evening celebration also handed out the 2015 Stormont Holstein Club Breeder’s Cup awards. Grady Acres Goldwyn Vanessa, owned by Bernard and Tracey-Lee Grady, earned the Grand Prize Trophy, also placing first among 16 entries in the third-or-more lactation age class. Knonaudale India, owned by Chris and BobbiJo Uhr of Crysler, was second in the class, while

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Columbus, Ohio. Doug and Jill Robinson were recognized as Stormont County’s Farmer of the Year, March 26. (See story on page 15).

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A capacity banquet audience of 250 celebrated Grant Cameron, Lyall MacLachlan, William F. Campbell and Ted Van der Burg for their contributions to the local agricultural scene. Campbell and Van der Burg received their honours posthumously. The latest additions to the Wall — located upstairs at Maxville fairgrounds’ Metcalfe Centre — brings its total number up to nearly 70. Begun with 15 inductees in 1992, the Wall expanded annually until 2001, when the induction ceremony and dinner were switched to a biennial basis. Grant Cameron Born in 1934 in Huntingdon, Que., Cameron graduated with an agricultural diploma from Macdonald College in

Grant Cameron 1956. He began work with the Carnation Company, Field Service Division, in Sherbrooke, transferring to Alexandria in 1960 and remaining with the company until 1966. Following the introduction of the Ontario Milk Act that year, Cameron became regional fieldman for the 4,000 dairy producers then operating in Glengarry, Stormont, Prescott & Russell counties, holding the position for a dozen years. Married since 1961 to Lorraine McOuat, originally of St. Andrews East, Que., he and his wife have three children, Alan, Neil and Sandra. In 1978, he bought a

200-acre farm, on Lancaster Township’s 7th Concession and immediately began to tile his property, then purchased an additional 100 acres. Becoming a member of the Glengarry Milk Committee in 1979, he was elected to the Ontario Milk Marketing Board in 1984 and served there for five years. Holstein Canada appointed Cameron to the Montvic Recognition Team committee in 1995 — the same year he was appointed to the federal Farm Debt Review Board when it transitioned into the Farm Debt Mediation Service. He remained on call as a mediator for another six years. After the catastrophic ice storm of 1998, he served as agricultural consultant for Quelmec Insurance Adjusters Ltd. The Glengarry Agricultural Wall of Fame committee also had him as a member for a number of years. While serving as president of the Glengarry

Historical Society, he assisted in a joint Ontario/Quebec project to replace provincial boundary markers. He initiated the restoration of the North Lancaster Baptist burial grounds, first established in 1879. As an active church member, he became the first treasurer of Glengarry East Pastoral Charge. Cameron was also cited for playing an instrumental role in bringing high-speed internet service to the rural Glengarry area. Lyall MacLachlan Lyall MacLachlan was born in 1934 on Charlottenburg Township’s 3rd Concesson, the elder son of Donald MacLachlan and Muriel Black. He attended local schools, graduated from Ottawa Teacher’s College and taught school for three years. MacLachlan’s passion for agriculture and farm management compelled him to pursue a BSs (Agr) degree from McGill University, a Master’s

degree in Farm Management from Michigan State University, and a summer course at Oregon State University. Initially employed in the extension service with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture in Hastings County, MacLachlan moved on to a 20-year stint with the Livestock Export Development division of Agriculture Canada in Ottawa. In 1966, he purchased a 100-acre farm on Cedar Grove Road, Williamstown. Gradually, Lachlan Glen Farms expanded in both acreage and grain handling for its cash crop production. In 1997 and 2004 respectively, his sons, Andrew and Donald, joined the operation. A dairy herd was established and the farm acreage increased substantially. The operation incorporates a number of conservation practices into their program, including reduced tillage, no-till planting, and crop rotation. For 15 years, beginning

in 1993, the inductee worked as the county facilitator for the Environmental Farm Plan program of the Ontario Soil & Crop Improvement Association. He also served on the committee of the Glengarry Agricultural Wall of Fame. He has been presented with the Award of Excellence in Agriculture from the municipality of South Glengarry, Farm Family of the Year Award from the Bank of Montreal, and a service diploma from the St. Lawrence Valley Agriculture Society. He has over 30 years of service with Dekalb Seeds. Actively involved in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, South Lancaster, for 36 years, MacLachlan has served as elder and clerk of session. He and his wife Elizabeth (nee Farlinger), originally of Cornwall, have four daughters, Jennifer, Nancy, Katherine and Kim, in addition to their two sons. Continued on page 25

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Family picking up pieces after barn fire’s heavy toll by Carolyn Thompson Goddard AgriNews Contributor T. RAPHAEL’S —THE SiLoS ARE ALL THAT REmAin of THE STuRkEnboom

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Silos, one of them obviously scorched, are all that remain of the barn site at Sturkenboom Dairy Farm, following the March 14 fire that consumed the structure and killed more than 130 cattle. Thompson Goddard photo

spoke in a quiet voice about the fire. Over 130 of his purebred Holsteins perished, and Sturkenboom credited the quick work of the South Glengarry Fire Department volunteers and others for saving the 21 cows that survived the smoke and flames. He described how firefighters led the frightened cattle out of the dimly lit barn into the barnyard until the trucks that would take the surviving cows to neighbouring farms for safety began arriving. Meanwhile other firefighters were doing their best to contain the fire which eventually claimed the red barn which was a local landmark and destroying three silos, remaining on site for about 15 hours altogether. Diana described how people passing by the farm and neighbours who noticed the blaze began arriving to help almost immediately, agreeing with her husband that they lived in a wonderful caring community. Dale and Dean Sturkenboom, who operate the family farm with their father, are currently gathering the necessary information required to make the decision about rebuilding.

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Sound manure application systems save money, improve crop yields

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Chemical fertilizers (also called inorganic, synthetic, artificial, or manufactured) have been refined to extract nutrients and bind them in specific ratios with other chemical fillers. These products may be made from nonrenewable sources, including fossil fuels, petroleum products, rocks, or even organic sources. Since the nutrients are readily available, there is a danger of over fertilization. Chemical fertilizers tend to leach, or filter away from the plants, requiring expensive multiple applications. Multiple applications can lead to arsenic, cadmium, and uranium in your soil. Long-term use of chemical fertilizer can change the soil pH, upset beneficial microbial ecosystems, increase pests, and even contribute to the release of greenhouse gases. Another disadvantage is the everincreasing cost.

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and crops healthier and more vibrant. What is the best way to apply manure? Manure injection. This ensures that each plant absorbs the nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus embedded straight into the soil. â€œApplying manure any other way won’t provide farmers with optimal results,â€? says Gerry Sinnesael, Ontario Sales Representative at Cadman Power Equipment.

“Applying manure through liquid injection ensures the fertilizer is right where you want it — at the heart of the plant.â€? There are, however, well-documented risks when applying liquid manure to your soil. The importance here is to have a sound nutrient management system. Cadman has been serving the agricultural industry since 1952 and is continuously refining and expanding their manure management product suite. In 2014 Cadman designed and manufactured an industry-first front-folding hydraulic manure injector. When

www.agrinews.ca expanded the injector can cover a surface up to 50’ wide — with the capacity to apply slurry pumped at volumes up to 2,500 GPM — and can still fold down to 11.5’ for convenient road transport. Injectors are currently available in 30’, 40’ and 50’ widths with Dietrich, VTI and Yetter Avenger tooling options. Cadman offers everything required to move treated manure from the pit to the soil safely and efficiently every time. For more information about Cadman Power Equipment and their products, visit cadmanpower.com.

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The Grey Cup and its official handler, Dennis Dowell — holding the genuine article — paid a visit to the Kubota dealers’ booth at the Ottawa Valley Farm Show in March. Kubota Canada sponsors the Canadian Football League and is the official supplier of sport utility vehicles to the organization. Also posing are Kubota Canadian Regional Sales Manager Rick Hart and models Kateligne (left) and Meghan. Dealers represented at the booth included Huckabones Equipment Ltd., Topline Trailer and Equipment Sales, and Weagant Farm Supplies Ltd. Zandbergen photos

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Dundas Farm Safety Association meets At the Dundas Farm Safety Association annual general meeting, convened in late winter, executive members were chosen. Angie Pemberton (left) is secretary-treasurer, Andreas Jampen (centre) is president, and Rhonda Schneckenburger (right) is vice-president for 2015.

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Hugh Fawcett and his wife, At left, Dave Mathers and Kelly FawcettDianne, parents of FawcettMathers, with auctioneer Hugh Fawcett Mathers, who turned it over to (back, right) and others. the third generation in 2012. Photo courtesy Cowsmopolitan Dairy Magazine Believed to be the longest running club sale in Canada, and the only one of its kind in Ontario, a percentage of proceeds goes back to several Eastern Ontario Holstein clubs. Quality McCutchen Gayle — consigned by Quality Holsteins of Woodbridge — garnered the highest sale price at $10,200. Melistar Holstein Sunnylodge Farms Inc of James Cooper working the and Exemdale Holstein of Chesterville and Jamie and ring. Vars were the winning bidPetra Black of New York con“We had a really big crowd ders. signed the fourth-highestand it was supported extremeAt $7,000, Matt Calver of priced animal of the sale. ly well by the local breeders in Alberta bought the second As is tradition, the sale was Eastern Ontario; 10-15 of the most expensive animal of the preceded a day earlier by a consignments were purchased sale, Stoneden Camden barbecue and open barn preby breeders from outside of Ramble, consigned by view of the animals slated for Eastern Ontario,� said Melville McLean of the auction block. Fawcett-Mathers. Gananoque. Hugh and Dianne Fawcett Consigned by Evan and returned in their long-time Jacquie Porteous, Harmony roles as respective auctioneer View Butterbean ranked as and clerk of the sale, hosted third high seller, on a bid of $6,300 from Bryan Dickson of again at the Hugh Fawcett Auction Sales barn in Joyceville. Winchester. Kevin Johnston Sunnylodge Opportunity read pedigrees, with Greg Lisa went to Rob Nelson of Codrington on a bid of $6,200. Holmes, John Smith, and

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William F. Campbell In 1901, William F. Campbell (photo above) and his wife, Mary Aird settled on their 132-acre farm at Athol, Kenyon Township. There they raised three sons: Arthur, Stanley and Archibald. Campbell’s main contribution to Glengarry agriculture was as a pioneer in the adaption of modern farming techniques. He cleared fence rows to have larger fields accommodating mechanized implements. In 1919, he bought the first tractor in the area, a J. I. Case, with an “across” transverse-mounted engine. He tile-drained his heavy-clay soil by himself, ditching it manually during the evening after completing his cattle and barn chores. He had only his own logic to determine the slope of the tile drains, made of clay tile. During this time, he built a huge barn with centre feed and stalls for 40 milking cows. His purebred Holstein cows provided breeding stock for area farmers. Improved revenues allowed him to finance the

The AgriNews May, 2015 Page 25 farming operation of his oldest son, Arthur, as well as a few nephews. In 1928, he went into partnership with Andrew Fisher to produce blocks of ice for Borden’s milk plant in Maxville, as well as for fluid milk producers from the surrounding area. They built a dam on the Scotch River to create a pond. With the help of talented relatives and local fabricators, Campbell designed and built a motorized circular saw on skids, for cutting the ice into blocks. They also designed and built a machine to elevate the blocks onto the loading platform. He bought a new tractor with rubber tires in 1937, first in the area. A strong supporter and faithful worshipper at St. Elmo Gordon Church, he later served as an elder at Maxville United Church.

Ted Van der Burg Theodore William Van der Burg (photo above) was born in Holland on Jan. 1, 1933, the eighth of 10 children. At the age of 16, he followed family tradition by attending horticultural school. However, what he really wanted to do was to milk cows. With land

unavailable in Holland, Van der Burg immigrated to Canada. The year was 1952, he was 19, and he had $25 in his pocket. He arrived in Nova Scotia, and then moved to Sudbury to work in the mines. In 1957, he married Jeannet Henssen. They bought a hobby farm and started raising livestock while he continued to work in the mines. In 1962, the couple purchased the Bainsville farm of Donald John Morrison, which included 100 acres of land and a milking herd of 17 cows. From 1978 to 1984, Van der Burg Farms was consistently the High Production herd in Glengarry. Van der Burg was always keen to take advice from Jim Humphries and Glen Smith of the OMAF office. And, he always had time to talk and learn from a neighbour or farming friends. He was a member of the Glengarry Holstein Club and participated on the St. Lawrence Church Council. By the time he passed away in 2001, following a battle with cancer, his original farm had grown to 600 acres, with 60 milking cows. His wife, who had contributed to the success of the operation, continues to play a key role on the home farm with their son, Peter. Older sons Casey and Frank, have followed their father’s lead, by establishing their own farms in Glengarry. Daughter JoAnn (deceased) was a business owner in South Lancaster.

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of enhancing soil and reducing wind erosion. Another potential area mentioned was a grant to aid with the initial equipment purchases to do strip tillage and possible annual acreage compensation, preferably for a period of at least three years. Funds toward controlled tile drainage, which is expensive to install and automate and has maintenance costs well beyond installation, was also recommended. Further studies on biosolids use, such as preapplication and post-application testing of soil and waterways of all spread

fields, was also suggested as a possible useful grant. Another interesting proposal was weather monitoring grants for weather monitoring equipment which could be uplinked. Different areas have their own microclimates and that data could be very helpful to farmers who could share it with organizations interested in weather data. Persons eligible for

grants include farmers within the urban area and well decommissioning for all residents, and farmers and other landowners in rural Ottawa. The program committee includes conservation authorities for Rideau Valley, Mississippi and South Nation rivers; Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association; Canadian Organic Growers; Ministry of Environment; Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and

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Executive members of the St. Lawrence-Ottawa Valley district of the Christian Farmers’ Federation of Ontario were in attendance at an in-depth conference about farm succession held at The Gathering House in Chesterville on Thurs., April 2. Shown are (from left) Harold deJong, Brian Vandenberg, Alex Oosterhof and Derrick Noort.

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The legal and financial aspects of planning as well as the emotional stakes were the subjects at a farm succession conference held at The Gathering House in Chesterville on Thurs., April 2, organized by the Christian Farmers’ Federation of Ontario, St. Lawrence-Ottawa Valley District. In the morning, Dr. John Fast, author of The Family Business Doctor, spoke of the importance of talking over decisions and recognizing differing competencies among family members. He said discussing how things will be passed on to the next generation can include “giving with a warm hand instead of a cold one,” whether assets, responsibilities or authority. “It’s too late when you’re dying,” said Fast. “You can end up with a family that’s blown up.” Fear of conflict is often a reason for not discussing current or future roles, but Fast stresses that they are just difficult conversations. He pointed out the importance of dividing conversations and family meetings into different categories: family, management, and ownership. His talk included considering the competitive advantages of a family with shared values and visions working together. In the afternoon, Shelley

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NDDHS Continued from page 27 had the tractor stripped down and were in the process of sanding it so they could apply the paint. Whitton commented, “We are a little behind schedule but we hope to have the project completed by the plowing match.� The group was then led into

The AgriNews May, 2015 Page 29 the woodworking class where Bougie also teaches. There were lots of displays and models from birdhouses to houses and barns. The students were working on benches, which will be used at the IPM in September. The tour visited the school’s greenhouse as the final stop before the school invited the group to a luncheon.

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The insurance money came through for them but the Derks upgraded at the same time. The old roaster only had the capability to roast four tonnes per hour but with their new Schnupps Roaster, which was manufactured in Continued on page 30 Marty Derks of Derks Elevator shows the soybeans after being run through the drum of the new roaster. The Derks are manually operating the roaster as they wait for a new computerized Program Logic Controller (PLC).

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Derks Elevators Continued from page 29 Pennsylvania, the Derks can process about 12 tonnes per hour. The updated steel building was built by Lloyd Wells from the Morrisburg area and according to Marty Derks, “Eastern Ontario Millwrighting Inc. (also from Morrisburg) has been at the farm since August of last year.� The millwrighting company installed the machinery and custom fabricated the necessary accessories. On Thurs., April 23, the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) put their stamp of approval for the Derks to fire up the new roaster. The Derks are still waiting on the computerized Program Logic Controller (PLC), which can be set to run the roaster but for now they are just running it manually. The reason for roasting the soybeans is to remove and kill trypsine inhibitors, which prevent cattle from digesting the proteins in the soybeans. Derks says, “The drum heats up to about 350 degrees and the roller mill presses the beans so they come through the drum with the bean having a split in the middle.� The beans

Derks Elevator restarted roasting beans on Thurs., April 23, after TSSA approval and show off their new Schnupps Roaster, which was manufactured in Pennsylvania. Derks can process about 12 tonnes per hour. Moore photo then go through a mill and the finished product is stored in silos before shipped to market. Derks say they strive for consistency in the finished product to as close to perfection as possible. The Derks are also going to install an extruder, which compresses the bean into an oily substance that can be sold to make foods and other things such as skin moisturizers and cosmetic products.

Avian Flu Advisory As of April 21, 2015, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of a highly pathogenic H5N2 avian influenza virus on two commercial poultry farms near Woodstock, Ont. This virus has been spreading across North America along the migratory pathways of wild waterfowl, so the risk is not confined to Oxford County.

People who raise small flocks or game birds for personal or limited commercial purposes should be aware of the risks of moving or commingling poultry. or “swap meet�, then the AI virus can be transferred to multiple new locations. Birds that appear to be healthy can be infected and can transmit AI to other birds before exhibiting any signs of disease themselves.

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SD&G set up at Weagant The SD&G International Plowing Match and Rural Expo had a booth set up at the Weagant’s open house, April 15. The organizers of the IPM are looking to recruit 1,500 volunteers for the September event.

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audience, Little outlined the economic advantages the other municipality has experienced so far — including the development of a Community Benefit Fund, as well as providing Council with information on the role of the Independent Electricity System Operator in awarding

contracts to produce renewable electricity in Ontario. According to Little, the province has as a goal of having half of its electricity produced in this way by 2025, making note of a planned shutdown in 2020 of the Pickering nuclear power station and significant overhauls

of the Darlington and Bruce power plants. He explained that the province’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has initiated a competitive process that is seeking applications from qualified developers to produce 300 MW of wind-powered

electricity. He suggested that North Stormont is a desirable location for a wind farm for a variety of reasons, including reliable wind, compatible land use, a high local demand and landowner interest, reporting that currently 50 landowners in North

Stormont are interested in participating in this project. It is expected that the IESO will announce the winning bids in December 2015 with a project completion date sometime in 2019. In response to a question from Deputy Mayor Bill McGimpsey, company officials suggested 25 turbines would be erected in North Continued on page 37

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Turbines Continued from page 36 Stormont but provided no definitive number. A farmer who was resisting company attempts to option his land — and spoke to The AgriNews on condition of anonymity — estimated the project at 30 to 50 units. Post presentation, Little and Andrew Young, executive vice-president for Canada and Western USA, answered questions from Council. These ranged from concerns about the Green Energy Act, the potential of this project to divide the community, the effect on the project should Council officially declare the township an unwilling host, and various logistical matters such as the movement of electricity produced by the wind farm. Young mentioned that EDP operates in as “open and transparent fashion as possible. We try to address concerns to the host community and other stakeholders� and commended the high calibre of questions Council had for EDP. The Feb. 17 presentation was intended to provide information and answer the ques-

Bearing snafu Continued from page 36 To disassemble the main hub from the affected tower, the developer brought in a large crane and other equipment — only to ship it all back out again without attempting the repair, shortly before half-load restrictions were due to come into place in March. The failed unit now reportedly won’t be replaced until later this year, along with a second and possibly third turbine whose main bearings require similar attention. The units went into service a little more than a year ago. While covered by a Siemens warranty, the manufacturer did not reply when asked by The AgriNews if it intended to pay for equipment shipping costs related to EDP’s unaccomplished repair. In an email, United Counties of SD&G roads engineer Ben De Haan acknowledged his department “has concerns� about the movement of equipment in and out of Brinston to make the fixes. SD&G alone has already received $1.7million in mutually agreed compensation from EDP Renewables for damage incurred to county roads during the project’s original construction phase.

tions of the municipal council. But as project plans progress, the public will have opportunities to ask questions directly of EDP Renewable representatives at open house events hosted by the company. May 6 public meeting organized by club Meanwhile, a prominent local service club in North Stormont — the Finch & District Lions Club — isn’t waiting for company-led consultations with the public. In a bid to avoid the type of communtiy divsions that have sometimes accompanied wind developments in Ontario, the Lions have organized their own “balanced� public meeting on the subject, May 6 at the Finch Arena. On the discussion panel is wind energy proponent Tom Levy, P. Eng, director of Technical and Utility Affairs for the Canadian Wind Energy Association, and wind energy critic Jane Wilson, chair of Ottawa Wind Concerns, north Gower Wind Action Group. Ontario Federation of Agriculture President Don McCabe — a vocal supporter of the province’s Green Energy Act that has driven wind turbine development — will also attend and represent that organization. The session begins at 7 p.m. Of the more recent logistical challenges that prompted EDP to prematurely pull its equipment from the Oak Valley Rd. site, de Haan explained, “Prior to the start of half loads, we did have extensive discussions with the proponent, and the reason they did not continue the repairs through the half-load season is due to the fact that they would have been responsible for additional road testing and financial compensation to offset any damage as a result of their work. The county engineer continued, “The equipment (mobile cranes) that had been brought to the site to complete the repairs were permitted to use county roads through an annual permit. The annual permit governs the maximum weight, and those issued an annual permit must limit their weight to five tonnes an axle during the half-load season. “Prior to the start of half loads, the proponent indicated that they were able to respect the weight limits permitted in the annual permit by bringing the crane components in separately (i.e., the counterweights, jibs and other accessories are all brought in on individual loads).� However, it turned out that EDP “could not meet half-load restrictions,� according to de Haan, “hence the need to leave the site. Had they waited any longer, the crane would have been stuck in the field until June!�

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operations and intends to emerge in a “stronger financial position.” In a statement released April 6, the co-op describes the 30day filing — since extended another 30 days — as “an unavoidable and necessary move due to the onerous business terms recently placed upon it by the province’s milk marketing board.” “This is about protecting the earned rights of the founding farmers of the organic dairy category in Ontario. Organic Meadow Co-operative members account for over 70 percent of the supply of organic milk in Ontario,” Don Rees, the co-op’s CEO, said in the release. “Our goal is to work with the milk marketing board and all of our creditors to put a restructuring plan in place that allows us to emerge from this process stronger, and which allows us to work with Dairy Farmers of Ontario [DFO] in growing the organic milk market we started in 1989. We want to

Rob Wallbridge, regional field manager for Organic Meadow, spoke of some of the challenges facing the organic dairy sector at his booth at the Ottawa Valley Farm Show in March. However, he did not know at the time that his employer was on the verge of seeking creditor protection, as it did in April. reassure all of our customers, employees, suppliers and consumers who have come to love and trust Organic Meadow products that we will be operating

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Co-op Continued from page 38 demand for payment on milk delivered to its Guelph processing facility in March — about $850,000 — and cash-ondelivery terms for further shipments, according to Rob Wallbridge, regional field manager for Organic Meadow. “In 20 years of buying milk from DFO, we had never missed a payment, never been late on a milk payment, but when they demanded COD terms, that forced our hand and moved us into filing the notice of intent,” said Wallbridge, who expressed optimism the sides would be able to come to terms. Organic Meadow’s member dairy farmers, whose product is organically certified, do not ship directly to their co-op’s processing operation. Rather, their milk is first picked up and purchased by the DFO, which then sells it back to the co-op for processing — in theory. Except now, DFO sells a lot of that milk to multinational processors that have jumped aboard the organic wagon pioneered by Organic Meadow. Wallbridge traced the coop’s financial troubles to the loss of a major fluid-milk contract with Loblaws in the fall of 2013 — to organic milk processed by Saputo and sold under the Neilson and PC brands. This was followed by the co-op’s inability to persuade DFO to allow the fluid milk it

The AgriNews May, 2015 Page 39 previously sold to Loblaws to be processed into Organic Meadow butter, cheese and yogurt instead. Because of short supply in organic dairy, the fluid milk was needed for its original purpose, even if the co-op itself was cut out of the action. However, Wallbridge asserted that, under a 2008 agreement, Organic Meadow should have enjoyed a “first right of refusal” on that milk. But DFO “interpreted the class allocation policy as trumping the organic milk policy. So that basically restricted Organic Meadow’s ability to source Class 2, 3 and 4 milk for the other … nonfluid products.” He said the co-op would have had no trouble turning that fluid milk supply into extra butter, cheese, yogurt and other processed products, such is the demand for organic dairy. “We can sell as much organic butter at $10 per pound as we can make.” But with the multinationals sucking up the fluid market, he explained, it’s exacerbating a supply crunch for milk used to make the processed products that Organic Meadow’s hoped to shift into. “That really came to a head this past November. And from November through March, there’s been a very, very limited supply of Class 2 milk for Organic Meadow. There have been weeks when we’ve literally not been able to process yogurt or anything like that, and the store shelves are sitting empty and the retailers

are threatening to drop the product line altogether simply because we can’t guarantee supply.” DFO spokesman Graham Lloyd told The AgriNews his organization and the Ontario Dairy Council have been working on a revamped allocation policy for the organic sector. “We expect we will be in a position in the next few weeks to present something that’s more finalized … something that will make sure the organic industry thrives.” Lloyd added the DFO wants to ensure “the organic industry and processors are treated equitably.” The effort to make system improvements “has been ongoing for the better part of a year,” he said, emphasizing, “We have been working with organic producers and processors to identify what needs to be done to respond to demands in the market and stimulate production. “Any suggestion otherwise we would strongly dispute,” he said, taking aim at criticisms levelled at the DFO in the wake of Organic Meadow’s plight. Lloyd pointed out that DFO has recently hosted meetings of organic dairy farmers to let them know the challenges — “how milk is allocated and problems with things like short cancellations” — in a bid to find solutions. DFO aims to “stimulate and find more organic production,” he repeated.

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GIL-TEX HOLSTEINS, TURLOCK, CALIFORNIA Teixeira family: Gilbert and Linda, Robert, Lindsey Milking 750 cows: 24,000M 3.8F 3.3P SCC 140,000 (2-herd average) 6 Calif. State Grand Champions; Bred 200+ EX Gilbert Teixeira (left) was awarded the 73rd Klussendorf trophy during the 2014 World Dairy Expo. The passion for dairy continues from Gil and Linda to Robert and Lindsey, the next generation at Gil-Tex Holsteins. As a youth, Robert (right) was awarded the first-ever Merle Howard showmanship award at the 2004 Expo.

“We’ve used Udder Comfort™ 8 years because it works like nothing else to soften the udders. We love it on fresh heifers, like this first-calf heifer (above at World Dairy Expo 2014). We put it on for 3 to 4 days before calving, and a week after. It works great,” says Robert Teixeira. “It softens fresh udders, fast in the show herd, and it is the most effective product when used consistently on the commercial herd.” Quality is important at Gil-Tex Holsteins, founded 40 years ago by Robert’s father Gilbert. He instilled a love of dairy in the next generation, working from childhood to bring dairy roots back to his family in Turlock, California.

“I enjoy everything about this,” says Robert about the Gil-Tex Holsteins show herd and commercial herd of 750 cows. “It’s a way of life I’ve always loved being a part of.”

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