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Above, at the South Mountain Fair, Aug. 16, members of the Reid family entered their team in the sixhorse hitch. At right, Tammy Quinn drove Willowood Hallmark to a second place finish in the harness pony class.

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Editorial Boss judge

That was a fine edition of the International Plowing Match held under mainly sunny skies Sept. 16-20 at Ivy, Simcoe County. A delegate from The AgriNews managed to get there for part of the show, tagging along with a busload of Eastern Ontario farmers and spouses originating in Smiths Falls. Partly because of the weather, we were more impressed than ever with the plowing component of the century-old event. While it has been dwarfed by the glittering displays, live music, rodeo and “hospitality centre” of the tented city, let us not forget that plowing is where it all starts… both in farming and in IPMs. We took in some of the antique plowing classes and that’s where we encountered Keith Robinson of Cookstown who has been competing with his 1940 Massey Harris nonstop for 65 years. His longevity was celebrated during the Ivy event. And the plowing fields are where Ross MacGillivray of Dalkeith, Glengarry County, ruled the roost as Chief Judge, a title he’ll continue to hold going into the 2015 IPM at Finch, set for Sept. 22-26. Two years in the job is the limit so MacGillivrary will end his term as “boss judge” on his home turf of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. No sooner had MacGillivray wrapped up his duties in Ivy than he began planning for the next edition. He’s pleased the IPM is returning to SDG for the first time since 1958 when it was held at Crysler. His biggest challenge? Signing up enough qualified judges — at least 22 — to assess more than 130 tractor plowmen along with 30-plus teams of horses and mules. It’s no easy task. Each potential candidate must have worked at least six county matches under the trained eye of a qualified judge. Judges must be sufficiently fit to walk the site, bend and endure all kinds of weather. Most farmers in the east end of the province haven’t had many opportunities to gain the required experience, MacGillivray indicates. Compared to Western Ontario, fewer large competitions have been held. It’s an era when plowing classes are reducing because there are less farmers and new technology such as GPS is eliminating the need for plowmen to truly understand how to carve a perfect furrow. But MacGillivray and many others continue to appreciate the fine art of unassisted plowing, something he inherited from his father Donald who started cutting furrows competitively in 1936. With a partner, Donald put three walking plows in a trailer behind a borrowed car and drove to Fergus. Circuit judge Ross has followed true in those big furrows. We’re sure he’ll round up the enough stalwarts ready to follow in his.

Filling the bucket Bruce Christie is no spring chicken. We can say that with impunity. We know Bruce well and we’re sure he’d be the first to agree. Being of a certain age doesn’t slow him down in any visible way. He remains active in promoting Ontario food and farming on several fronts, most notably as chairman of the Guelph-based Farm & Food Care Foundation. The national foundation’s mission is to help increase the already substantial level of consumer trust in food producers and their wares. It raises funding for programs that communicate to Canadians information they need in better understanding food-related issues. That’s probably what Bruce is doing right now… shopping for highly nutritious, concentrated Canadian food to fuel him on the project of a lifetime, something few attempt and even fewer complete… especially not at age 76. Aided and abetted by daughter Jennifer Tani, Bruce has come up with a spectacular way to add to the Farm & Food Care coffers. The pair is planning a leisurely organized October climb of Mount Kilimanjaro and is seeking tax-deductible pledges for the foundation to spark them along the way. “I’m working on the home stretch of my bucket list,” Bruce says by way of explanation. “I probably should have attempted this about 50 years sooner.” Other items already, or soon to be, checked off the list are scuba divContinued on page 5

AgriGab Trash talk I finally screwed up my courage and took a load of junk to the new Lafleche transfer station in Russell Township. This isn’t a dump. There’s no hole in the ground. In fact, trash arriving at the site at the northern edge of the township close to Highway 417 probably never touches the ground. It’s a big, square, windowless concrete cube with a somewhat foreboding feel to it. It’s fenced all around; you enter through a gate and drive to a booth, your load weighed by a built-in scale. You go up a slope to one of two unloading doors and deposit your rejects inside. On the way out, you pay up at the same booth, no cash allowed. Probably as a security precaution, payment has to be made with plastic of some kind. I was so informed by the young female attendant. When it comes to disposing garbage, this place is state-of-the-art, the contemporary approach to dealing with unwanted materials, many of which now have value. The Lafleche station and its further handling services at Moose Creek replaced an old-fashioned South Russell landfill closed over the summer after performing yeoman service for decades. Officials were always worried about leachate polluting surrounding water and farmland, finally decommissioning what can accurately be called “the dump”. It was a fun place to haul a load because you never knew what you might bring back. Over the years, I picked up furniture, tools, new shingles, lumber, doors, windows (glass intact) birdhouses, antiques, all of which were returned to active duty at my place. You know what they say about one man’s trash… There may have been a municipal bylaw against scavenging. If so, I never saw it and it was never enforced in my presence. Dump staff turned a blind eye to trucks like mine often leaving with as much as they brought in. The price was always right to haul to South Russell. I never paid more than $20 cash money for a full pickup and often got away with $5 or $10 for a smaller load. The attendants would have laughed off a bank withdrawal or credit card. In addition to changing how residents unload larger items, the arrival of Lafleche in a municipal industrial park pulled an end run around Taggart Miller Environmental Services which had been trying to establish its own recycling centre and landfill in a shale quarry right behind my house. The TMES proposal has now been relocated to rural Ottawa, like the quarry only a few km from the Lafleche location. Who needs TMES now? What had me nervous about the Lafleche takeover was what I assumed would be high-end

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by Tom VanDusen fees. I figured a spanking new, commercial facility would charge an arm and a leg to take in the trash. But, you know what, the pricing isn’t so bad. It’s a minimum of $20 plus HST for a maximum of 220 kg; anything over that is adjusted according to weight. I arrived with about a third of a load and was charged the minimum. You have to pay to leave furniture, building materials, plastic, concrete and a list of other junk. There are separate free drop bins for biodegradable yard waste, electronics, tires, metal, clean wood, and appliances. Hazardous waste isn’t accepted. Things at Lafleche aren’t quite as relaxed as they were at the township dump. Customers are handed a long list of regulations. There’s even a rule against “horseplay” at the site. Violence and harassment are strictly prohibited. Why would such behaviour occur at garbage dropoff? Is there going to be fight over who’s first in line? I approve of this rule: Firearms, in fact, any weapons aren’t allowed and the use or distribution of intoxicating beverages or restricted substances won’t be tolerated. So if you were thinking of partying at the Lafleche transfer station… just forget about it! These guys are running a very tight ship. No one under 16 is permitted outside a vehicle anywhere on site. Heck, at the old dump, there were kids as young as 4 years old garbage picking alongside their parents. Scavenging, salvaging and reclamation activities… all verboten! Seat belts are required, presumably unless you’re exiting your vehicle to toss your junk. And don’t dare drive on the site over the posted limit of 19 km/hr. Where did they pull that odd number from? Although foot traffic is not allowed, always look out for pedestrians. I’m not making this up. That’s what the rules state. Logically, smoking is prohibited near fuel tanks and in enclosed spaces. Ensure eye contact is maintained with “spotters” and equipment operators. Are you looking at me? Thinking of taking the pooch for an outing at the transfer station? Don’t. Pets aren’t allowed. And if you’re a shutterbug wanting some artistic shots… photography is prohibited. Oh, and this final rule: There’s no littering at this garbage reception centre.

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Roxborough Ag Society marks Oktoberfest

The Avonmore-based organization got a jump on the month by holding Oktoberfest in early September. Above, from left: servers Randy Smith, Alec McDonald (back), Hamish McDonald, Sierra deVries, Dougie Robinson, Robbie Smith, Molly McDonald; German hat vendors Grace McKercher and Emily Holland; Sylvia Boyd and Stephan Sander; Oktoberfest organizer Linda Holland and one of Chesterville Scotiabank’s on-site volunteers Miriam Vallance.

Editorial: Bucket Continued from page 4 Other items already, or soon to be, checked off the list are scuba diving, extensive travel and an African safari. You know how it is! We all want to climb Africa’s 19,341-ft. peak or one of the world’s other great mountains but, hey, things come up like work, family commitments… mowing the lawn. But Bruce has made room for the challenge. All fathers are more than aware of the persuasive powers of daughters… maybe Jennifer talked him into it. The team claims to be equally passionate about adventure, agriculture and food and this seemed to be a good way to combine their interests. We don’t usually use this space to pitch projects and shill for cash. But we’re making an exception this time because it’s such an unusual, worthy cause. You’re invited to kick in at farmcarefoundation.ca . The rest is easy. You can make the climb vicariously through Bruce and Jennifer. By the way, the goal is $19,341.

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Cheers to brewer’s all-natural beer in a can survived a number of iterations of the neighbourhood brewing trend, along the way complementing the product line with wine making kits too. The relocation to 121 Dufferin Street, Highway 7, in 1997 was a major step. “The building was a threebay transport garage and retail space that we renovated into an open concept space where customers could use a state of the art brewing and canning system,� said Steeves. “There was also further expansion to include room for increasing the number of individual batches. We survived because we made the leap to diversify the product being sold — to branch out and to learn. Being dynamic in the industry is critical,� he said. Innovation is key to standing out and one distinctive change was a move away from plastic bottles. “The reasons were numerous,� Steeves

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noted. “We believed aluminum canning was the practical way to go. It just made more sense as it is more blue box friendly and transportation costs are much lower.� He went on to explain that the plastic bottles were never designed for reuse because they lose their ability to hold CO2 over time, and that cleaning and presentation were other issues that affected the industry. The next expansion took place in 2012, when the decision was made to create craft beer varieties. Steeves’ partner and coowner Cathy Brown and his son Jeremy, also a coowner, were on side for the major investment in the custom kettle and tanks, and have never looked back. The business has 15 regular staff positions, including Head Brewer Josh Vance, who has been with the company for six years. Continued on page 7

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Front left: Co-owners Jeremy Steeves, Cathy Brown, and Terry Steeve. Back: Head Brewer Josh Vance. The Perth Brewery expanded their horizons and brewhouse in 2012 to try their hand at craft brewing — and with great success. At the 3rd annual National Capital Craft Beer Festival, held in August, the brewers received the People’s Choice Award Winner for Best Brewery. The brewery had seven of their 12 brands on display at the event. PJ Pearson Photo

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Perth Brewery Continued from page 6 Since then business has been booming for the allnatural beers. In fact, Perth Brewery brought home the People’s Choice Award Winner for Best Brewery at the 3rd annual National Capital Craft Beer Festival held in August. The three-day event is host to over 30 breweries from across Ontario and showcases craft beers, cider, wine, and local eateries. Among the competition was the Toronto-based Mill Street Brewery and Vankleek Hills’ Beau’s All Natural. Jeremy Steeves said, “Our appearances at the Capital beer festival, including the many other events we have participated in, such as the Perth Garlic Festival, the Kilt Run and Almonte’s Handmade Harvest, has generated significant interest in the products.� Jeremy led the tour of the over 10,000-squarefoot facility, which currently houses three 50 litre mash tun kettles for the brew house, two 500 litres tanks for fermentation, two packaging centres, a retail space and a cold room for aging the individual batches. “We make between four to five kettle batches of the mash per week. Customers will The open concept ‘brew-on-premises’ is a welcoming space for patrons of the Perth Brewery, whether it be for wine, cider, beer or just to have a tour of the brewhouse by friendly staff.

The AgriNews October, 2014 Page 7 order which of the 12 varieties they would like to make and then with the leftover mash, we make our supply, package it and sell it in the retail store. However with the wine and cider and coolers, patrons must commit to purchasing and packaging a full batch. There are three cider varieties (apple, apple-pear and pear) and over 100 varieties of wine made from juice concentrate.� The handcrafted menu consists of light lagers, amber ales, Euro pilsners, bud-buster IPAs and black stouts, with a few ‘fun seasonals’ tossed in. “All are handmade from Canadian barley and wheat ground onsite, and hops from Canada, the United States and Northern Europe,� stated Jeremy Steeves. Supply of the specialty grains and hops is one of the challenges faced by the brewery. Due to the microbrewery industry expansion in the U.S., demand has outpaced supply. The younger Steeves, a qualified sommelier (one who specializes in all aspects of wine service including wine and food pairing), acknowledged that strong consumer interest has driven this demand, and observed that they were sold out most weekends this summer.

“The general population is more accepting now of a handmade choice than it used to be – know what is in your drink, how it was made and where it is made are of interest to many consumers. This trend is not likely to fade now that consumers are able to access more variety, and prefer them to the more generic bulk products from the major brewers. When asked about the possibility of hitting the LCBO

shelves in the near future, Steeves said, “Probably not, but the brew can be found on tap at a number of Ottawa Valley restaurants listed on our website�. The Perth Brewery is not going away any time soon, and if the Ontario Craft Brewers (OCB) data is any indication farmers in the region will have new markets for niche products for years to come. The OCB is an association of 35+ small

brewers who brew their beers locally using fresh, all natural ingredients in communities throughout Ontario; from the Ottawa Valley to Windsor and Niagara to Muskoka and as far north as South River. Handcrafting over 300 premium beers, they employ almost 900 people, accounting for almost 30 per cent of the overall brewing employment in the province. In terms of volume they are now the fastest segment within the

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contrast, the CETA negotiations have been kept completely secret. The democratic deficit from the Conservative government’s roller coaster ride of signing trade agreements is further aggravated when the terms of the agreements are considered. These agreements, including CETA, lock in negative outcomes for Canadians far into the future. Agriculture Minister Ritz is boasting about the

possibility of new sales of beef and pork into Europe. What is certain, however, is that Canada has never fully utilized our existing tariff-free quotas for hormone-free beef exports into Europe, that Europe will not change its position on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and that its borders will not open for meat that is produced with feed additives that for health reasons are banned in Europe. In an exchange that gains little real new access for its farmers, Canada has committed to increased

imports of European cheese which is produced with heavily subsidized European milk. Consequently, Canada’s domestic milk production and processing sectors will see a substantial reduction in their valuable cheese market. The seed-related Intellectual Property Rights provisions in CETA are very concerning, as Canada has committed to making it possible for corporations to ask courts to seize farm assets and freeze farmers’ bank accounts for alleged

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those who need it most. The Food Donation Tax Credit for Farmers — the only one of its kind in Canada — is giving farmers a tax credit valued at 25 per cent of the fair-market wholesale value of the agricultural products they donate to community food programs, including food banks and student nutrition programs. Supported across the political aisle, the tax credit is a part of the Ontario government’s local food strategy and Local Food Act, 2013 to promote the good things that are grown and harvested across the province. Building a stronger agrifood industry is part of the government’s economic plan to support a dynamic and innovative business climate, invest in people and invest in infrastructure. “This new tax credit is an integral part of our government’s commitment to support farmers, increase access to nutritious, locally grown food and promote the good things that are grown right across the province,” says Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Minister Jeff Leal. The food-donation rule stems from an Official Opposition amendment to the Local Food Act. Although the Act received Royal Assent in November 2013, the foodbank-friendly amendment wasn’t proclaimed until late last month, notes LeedsGrenville MPP Steve Clark, who credits his fellow Progressive Conservatives for championing the “major step forward in fighting hunger.” The newly enshrined tax credit is based on PC MPP Bob Bailey’s 2010 private member’s bill, he adds. Mark Wales, President

of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, says: “Everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy local food, and we applaud the Ontario government for introducing a tax credit that will encourage more farmers to make that food available to families and individuals who need it most. Many food bank clients do not receive the recommended daily servings of fruits, vegetables, and protein, which causes additional strains on one’s health and wellbeing. A balanced diet with local, fresh, and nutritious foods will help improve the health of food bank clients

infringement of patent rights or Plant Breeders’ Rights – even before the case is heard in court. CETA offers new powers to corporations through Investor State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) mechanisms. If laws and government regulations result in reduced profits, ISDS empowers corporations to sue governments and be compensated. Local governments, schools, hospitals and prisons that have adopted policies to buy food locally as a way to support community values are no longer

allowed to do so. Procurement provisions in CETA force government institutions to accept competitive offers from European businesses for any contracts above fairly low thresholds. There is, at best, no gain for Canadian farmers in CETA. From a societal prospective, the so-called “trade” agreement gives corporations a rope to tie the hands of our elected representatives and a sword to slash laws and regulations that get in the way of their profits. Jan Slomp is president of the National Farmers Union. He farms near Rimbey, Alberta.

as well as the health of communities across Ontario.” • One-third of the 375,000 Ontarians served by a food bank every month are children. • More than 600,000 children and youth participate in breakfast, snack and lunch programs in communities across Ontario. • Under the proclaimed legislation, farmers can claim the new tax credit for donations dating back to Jan. 1, 2014. • Ontario’s agri-food sector contributes about $34billion to the province’s economy and supports more than 740,000 jobs across Ontario.

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climate change will affect many of our existing policies. And we are bringing three key points to the government: the importance of business risk management tools for farmers to deal with the predicted increase in extreme weather events; the need for OFA to be at the table to make sure climate change programs and policies are available to farmers; and to ensure the efforts made by Ontario farmers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are recognized. Weather touches every aspect of agriculture. That makes farmers some of the most flexible, adaptable professionals in business today. As the entire planet grapples with climate change, we need to recognize that this issue impacts agriculture more than any other industry. And that means we need to be at the table when policies and programs are developed to tackle climate change. Mark Wales is president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture.

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ior fellow and economics professor at the University of Guelph. There has been no statistically significant temperature change over the past 15 to 20 years (exact length of the hiatus depends on the data source) despite an 11 per cent increase in atmospheric greenhouse gas levels since 1995, driven primarily by carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from cars, power plants and other manmade sources. Crucially, in countries like Canada, greenhouse gas policy analysis relies heavily on climate models (computer simulations that predict warming trends), which project temperature changes based on greenhouse gas levels. But several recent scientific studies, notes McKitrick, found that greenhouse gases have less effect on climate than most climate models project. And the gap between climate models (with their projected temperatures) and reality (actual temperatures) continues to grow.

The result? Policy makers risk overestimating the harmful effects of CO2, and as a result, may set inappropriate policy targets. McKitrick also notes that climate policies (carbon taxes, for example) often involve long-term commitments from governments with no provision for adjusting to new information or scientific development. So what should policy makers do, in light of the warming hiatus? “Over the next few years, as evidence mounts, climate models may change dramatically. If policy makers want to craft sound climate policy, they should await the outcome of this process, and any long-term plan should be adaptable to new data about the effects of CO2 emissions,� McKitrick said. “The global warming hiatus is real and has implications for policy design that have not yet been taken into account. A failure to recognize the scientific evidence may prove costly for Canada and other countries around the world.�

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College supporters called Vanclief meets public at Kemptville Campus, Oct. 21 together for Harvest Fest

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Lyle Vanclief students. The final crop of traditional agricultural graduates — at least under the auspices of Guelph — will don caps and gowns this May. In concert with Vanclief’s fact-finding effort, the Kemptville College Renewal Task Force plans a business

case and economic impact study. It has embarked on a fundraising effort to cover 50 per cent of the study’s estimated $50,000 to $75,000 total cost. The Municipality of North Grenville is serving as lead grant applicant for the remaining cost. Kicking off local collections, the municipality and the Kemptville College Foundation made respective contributions of $8,500 and $10,000. Meanwhile, Vanclief’s counterpart examining options for the U of G’s other Eastern Ontario castoff — Alfred College — was slated to take part in an Oct. 1 meeting at that facility. The meeting with Marc Godbout was intended as a specific consultation with organic farmers and businesses. Alfred College is the only certified organic dairy research and teaching farm in North America.

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hArVEsT fEsT, ocT. 25. As usual, it will be held on campus at W.B. George Centre, possibly one of the last major events to be hosted by the college catering department. Last March, the University of Guelph announced it will be pulling out of Kemptville by spring of next year. Since then, plans have been modified; U of G will continue administering trades courses at Kemptville through 2016. “It’s more important than ever to stage Harvest Fest,� said KCF Director Ian Carley, chief organizer of the fundraiser. “It’s time

to show solidarity, that the agricultural community is solidly behind efforts to save the college.� The hip-of-beef dinner, dance and silent and live auctions traditionally raises over $12,000. The money is used for scholarships and to help fund campus innovation and improvements. Lately, some KCF funds have been set aside to help support the Kemptville College Renewal Task Force and help cover cost of a development plan to be submitted by the end of October to provincial facilitator Lyle Vanclief. KCF directors decided foundation money couldn’t be better spent than in trying to save the college. Harvest Fest is an elegant affair with directors devoting several hours decorating the hall in a sesonal theme. It begins at 6 p.m.

with a cash bar, followed by dinner at 7:15 p.m.; then comes the auctions and dancing to recorded music. Tickets are $45 each or $425 for a table of 10. Many of the tables are purchased annually by prominent Eastern Ontario agricultural companies, organizations and farm families. Tickets can be booked through Ian Carley at 613269-4256. Carley is also seeking donations of items to the live and silent auctions. Based on value, receipts for income tax purposes will be provided. “At the moment, it’s hard to predict if Harvest Fest will continue beyond this year,� Carley observed. “So now is the time to come together in the name of our beloved college.� For more information: Ian Carley, 613-269-4256.

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The AgriNews October, 2014 Page 11 Mary Ferguson and Stephen O’Donohue pose with the carriage that he and his brother restored to its former glory. Ferguson’s family originally owned the buggy.

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had taken while visiting various cities, including Victoria, B.C. The Berwick-area resident and his brother Leonard worked on the restoration together, deciding that “if we do it, we are going to do it right.� The restoration project involved travelling to Upper New York State and visiting an Amish community near Bombay. John Byler worked on the wheels and frames, removing the original steel parts, sandblasted then painted and

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ture.� The honourees enjoyed a day-long itinerary of Plowing Match events, including lunch and a family photograph session. The importance of Ontario’s agricultural sector has been a constant theme of the Ontario Plowmen’s Association. BMO also acknowledges the industry as an “important component� in its commercial banking business. The Stormont County Plowmen’s Association selected the Werts and Stanlee Farms as their pick for the award. Each county branch in Ontario had the opportunity to choose a local recipient in their respective area exemplifying the ideals of the award. Nine other farm families from across Ontario were honoured, along with the Werts.

approximately 40 percent of the wooden spokes were replaced. Levi Krause reconstructed the box. Robert Carriages Inc. of Sainte-Pie Que., finished the project by putting on the new carriage roof and upholstered seats. When the work was completed. a deteriorated abandoned carriage was turned into a work of art,

providing all with a look into our transportation history. At a recent meeting with Mary Ferguson, whose family had owned the buggy, she was amazed at its restored condition and provided a bit of the history behind the piece. She feels that it was probably purchased by her father-in-law in the early 1900s, perhaps soon after his marriage and had remained in the family until the auction. For many years it had sat in the barn, a victim of the move to the automobile as the choice of personal locomotion but had been ridden in the Kars Centennial Parade in 1967 as well as the 150th Kars Anniversary Parade in 1972. According to Ferguson, her husband John loved horses and had registered Percherons showing them at local fairs for many years. When asked about what the future holds for this piece of Canadian history, O’Donohue mentioned that it will hold a place of honour beside a family cutter at reunions, and it’s playing a role in the upcoming IPM 2015 being held nearby has not been ruled out.

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Westendale Continued from page 31 Adding to the creature comforts is the light and airy feel to the interior, bathed in natural light during the day. “That’s what we liked about the white tarp, the amount of light in the barn,� he said. “The biggest selling point was the airflow and light.�

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Canadian Jersey Cow of the Year Nominees

Jersey Canada has announced three nominees to compete for the coveted Canadian Jersey Cow of the Year award. The inaugural award began in 2011 and annually recognizes the achievements of Jersey cows competing for the title of Cow of the Year. The nominees are Canadian-born purebred Jerseys who showcase longevi-

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Doug Thompson city counterparts. During his tenure in office, he has chaired the City of Ottawa Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, held leadership positions in the Rural Ontario Municipal Association as well as South Nation Conservation. He also lived through the controversial amalgamation of several rural municiaplities into the nation’s capital — including his own Osgoode Township. Thompson made the successful transition from township mayor to city councillor representing

Surrounded by family, Thompson says farewell to the political career that has seen him represent the people of Osgoode Township and surrounding area for over 30 years. one of the minority of rural wards seated within a downtown Ottawa council chambers. In addition to serving on a number of local boards and committees, Thompson has been an untiring supporter of fundraising endeavours in the community. These involved working on raising funds for Hay West, the MS Bike-AThon for the past three years, various local fundraising projects as well as actively supporting the Township of Osgoode Care Centre. The Gala Dinner was, in

addition to providing the community an opportunity to say “goodbye� to their long-serving municipal politician, a fundraiser for the TOCC which raised over $20,000. Surrounded by family and friends on this most important occasion and looking towards the future, it was clear the soon-to-be ex-councillor was looking forward to spending more time with his loved ones who had patiently waited while he served his community well for over three decades.

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Technical Updates

Two practices to improve farm water use efficiency Rebecca Shortt Water Quantity Engineer, OMAFRA

Importance of Monitoring Water Use with a Meter Knowing how much water you use is the first step to increasing farm water use efficiency. Installing a water meter is a beneficial step for any farm practice which uses water. A water meter provides an instantaneous reading of the flow of water for the application (e.g., irrigation system) and helps to diagnose if the system is operating as designed. • Higher than usual flow? Check the system for leaks, worn nozzles and malfunctioning valves. • Lower than usual flow? Check the system for plugging, malfunctioning valves and pump station performance. Monitoring the water flow from an application over a period of time, and tracking the total flow reading will help to assess the ongoing water use from each application and will help you to evaluate new practices or equipment. Monitoring: • Assesses the impact of new management practices on the basis of their water usage. • Allows for an optimization of water use by comparing the water use and associated costs of different practices. Under scenarios of climate change and where water supplies are stressed, a water monitoring program is the first tool needed to identify water-efficiency opportunities.

Importance of Monitoring Soil Moisture with an Instrument Monitoring soil moisture is the key to getting the right amount of water to crops at the right time. The use of soil moisture monitoring equipment will benefit decision making on all irrigated farms. Monitoring soil moisture and taking action to use the information provided in irrigation decisions will help growers manage soil moisture. Choosing the right times and the right amounts to irrigate can lead to: • Higher yields • Better product quality • Improved plant vigour • Reduction in disease • More effective use of water (water efficiency) • Reduced irrigation costs Soil moisture instrument demonstrations have occurred in southern Ontario and cooperating farms reported the following outcomes: • “My understanding of soil moisture monitoring has improved. I now know the field capacity, wilting point and my optimum irrigation trigger points.” • “Soil moisture monitoring helps me determine when irrigation is beneficial.” • “Now I know what is going on in the soil profile; before I was guessing’ • “The soil moisture instruments taught me the best timing and quantities to apply; you can see the trends in the graphs to see if you've applied enough or too much.” • “From the soil moisture instruments I learned that I was not applying enough water.” For more information see: http://bit.ly/1s3S55F

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When it comes to revitalizing a downtown, people often think of structural and tangible improvements. However, frequently there is more to the picture than the appearance of the downtown. Each downtown has its own unique architecture, cultural traditions, heritage, human talents and other assets to build on. A successful DR project focuses not only on a community’s buildings and structures but on many factors including: the demography of the area, overall attractiveness to investors, and the impression a community gives visitors. The “four point approach” to DR includes: 1. Economic Development - Assists merchants in targeting new customer/market segments and identifies new businesses opportunities that could complement the downtown mix. 2. Leadership and Management - Engages all downtown stakeholders in the enhancement and improvement of all aspects of the downtown’s operation by ensuring the coordination of efforts and that the implementation of the strategy developed is managed to maximize the downtown’s revitalization opportunities. 3. Marketing and Promotion - Ensures the identity and positive image of the downtown is communicated and that activities enhance the downtown. 4. Physical Improvements - Restores facades, streetscaping, parking, safe and walkable communities. The DR initiative is aimed at communities that: 1. Have at least 50 commercial enterprises or 70 structures or storefronts in the downtown. 2. Have a population of under 100,000. 3. Have the capacity to undertake a long-term project. 4. Have completed one or more related programs or resources such as First Impressions Community Exchange and/or Business Retention and Expansion.

Why is it important? Merchants, property owners, residents, community organizations and local government all benefit from a healthy, vibrant downtown. DR is a process of improving the economic, management, physical and social well-being of a community’s traditional town centre by: • Strengthening local businesses, and encouraging investment by building and property owners. • Creating enjoyable public streets and spaces animated by a variety of creative and civic activities. • Providing work and living opportunities for residents.

What is the Downtown Revitalization Process? The DR initiative follows a “4 stage process”: 1. Organizing and Scoping - This stage involves:

engaging stakeholders (citizens, business owners, heritage groups, etc.); forming a Management Committee, hiring and training a Coordinator, holding a public “Launch” of the project, collecting existing studies, reports, etc., preparing a preliminary Work Plan, and undertaking a “visioning” exercise. 2. Collecting and Assessing - This stage involves the completion of up to five market analysis tools which include: the Building and Business Inventory, the Business Mix Analysis, the Business Owner Survey, the Customer Origin Survey, and the Resident Survey. This stage may involve the community retaining the services of a Landscape Architect or other design professional to engage the community in the development of streetscape and façade design plans and perspective drawings that help provide the community with direction for the physical revitalization downtown. 3. Planning and Prioritizing - The results from all of the surveys and analytical tools undertaken are considered and analyzed. A “Market Position Statement” is created for the downtown to guide the community in obtaining its vision “Goals” and “Activities” are identified and prioritized, “Action Plans” are developed and the “DR Strategy” is prepared, which will provide direction for the project for the next two years and beyond. 4. Implementing and Monitoring Success - “Work Plans” are prepared to guide the implementation of the “Strategic Plan” and “Action Plans”. Benchmarks are identified, and measures and success indicators are established, to monitor the success of the various initiatives in terms of the “Goals” originally established for the revitalization of the downtown.

Resources: • Regional Economic Development Branch Advisors are available to provide guidance and advice throughout the process. • An in-depth step-by-step Coordinators Manual is provided, which includes electronic resources and templates. • Training and information sessions for Project Coordinators and community members to learn how to effectively coordinate and implement DR projects.

How do I get it? Regional Economic Development Branch Advisors are available to provide additional information on the DR program. Contact an Advisor or call the Contact Centre at 1877-424-1300

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he 2014 Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference brings together leaders involved in all aspects of a local food system. This event gives you the opportunity to: • Get a “bird’s eye view” of what’s happening in local food throughout Eastern Ontario; • Make key connections with businesses and organizations that can support your work; • Attend sessions that address current challenges in Eastern Ontario’s local food sector; and • Enjoy and celebrate Eastern Ontario’s local food offerings with others who are as passionate about Continued on page 16

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roof and wall system. While insulated metal wall panels have been available for several years, insulated metal roof panels are a brand new product that offers exceptionally simple, clean, and high Rvalue roofing options for metal buildings, with all the weather-tightness benefits of a standing-seam metal roof. attractive and

lightweight One of the most sophisticated building products on the market today, insulated panels offer a clean, consistent and high-quality appearance that immediately adds value to any building. Insulated panels enhance the visual appearance of the building, and their remarkably light weight reduces structural requirements and installa-

Bourgon Construction’s new office and warehouse facility is made from insulated metal panels. The firm has introduced the wall and roof construction system to the Eastern Ontario marketplace.

tion costs. sturdy and durable The panels incorporate a finished interior metal liner, which serves as a robust vapour barrier, an insulated polyiso foam core, and a finished exterior weathering surface into a single panel. The composite action resulting from a chemical bond between the poured-inplace foam core and steel skins creates a lightweight, rigid unit with exceptional spanning capacity. easy to install and affordable Lightweight and simplified fastening systems deliver quick installation and reduce labour costs. The panels themselves made affordable in part because of their lowered shipping costs due to their light weight. the ultimate in energy efficiency Insulated panel systems offer completely reliable thermal performance and insulation continuity - no cavities, no gaps, no crushed insulation and no

cold bridges. No change of R-value occurs when purlin and girt centre dimensions are varied. The polyiso core is one of the most thermally effective insulation materials commonly available today. Insulation values can be easily increased by simply

increasing the thickness of the panels, from R26 at 3.25� to R50 at 6�. Bourgon Construction would be happy to provide additional information on this product or other highquality building systems – please see their ad in this issue.

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Canada-Ontario Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) 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

GYFP Workshop Schedule All workshops 10am - 3 pm Chesterville

Day 1 - Oct. 31

Day 2 - Nov. 7

Tweed

Day 1 - Nov. 10

Day 2 - Nov. 17

Douglas

Day 1 - Nov. 14

Day 2 - Nov. 21

Spencerville

Day 1 - Nov. 18

Day 2 - Nov. 25

Douro

Day 1 - Nov. 20

Day 2 - Nov. 27

Alexandria

Day 1 - Dec. 8

Day 2 - Dec. 15

Producers are invited to attend free EFP (Fourth Edition) Workshops to learn more about: • Best management practices • Develop an action plan for their farm • Learn about cost-share funding opportunities

EFP Workshop Schedule All workshops 10am - 3 pm Kemptville Demorestville Roblin Elginburg Tweed Avonmore Navan

Day 1 - Oct. 17 Day 1 - Oct. 28 Day 1 - Nov. 12 Day 1 - Nov. 17 Day 1 - Nov. 26 Day 1 - Dec. 3 Day 1 - Dec. 9

Day 2 - Oct. 24 Day 2 - Nov. 4 Day 2 - Nov. 19 Day 2 - Nov. 24 Day 2 - Dec. 3 Day 2 - Dec. 10 Day 2 - Dec. 16

Biosecurity and Food Safety Workshops Biosecurity workshops are a good place to start addressing your on-farm biosecurity program. November 13 Douro Biosecurity for Goat Producers November 18 Nestleton Biosecurity and Food Safety for Sheep Producers November 26 Kemptville Biosecurity and Food Safety for Sheep Producers For Biosecurity Workshop times check OSCIA website

Register Online at www.ontariosoilcrop.org

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Page 16 The AgriNews October, 2014 • Continued from page 14 local food as you are. A decade ago, critics said that a growing consumer interest in local food would never be more than a small niche in the agricultural economy. Today, we see more and more organizations recognizing the power of local food in their communities. That’s why this year’s theme is “Local Food: Niche to Mainstream”. The conference will focus on tools needed to manage growth to create a sustainable local food system. As always, the topics presented will provide participants with best practices, tools and resources, and contacts for potential collaborations. A lively trade show and a local food tour will again be a part of this year’s conference.

Who should attend? • Businesses involved in the local food sector: producers, processors, restaurants, retailers, food service providers, wholesalers and distributors; • Institutions interested in providing local food; • Organizations supporting local food with projects and programming; • Municipal staff and politicians interested in tapping into the value of local food for tourism, health and prosperity; • Economic developers exploring opportunities in local food; • Researchers who work with the local food sector; and • Anyone interested in learning more about Eastern Ontario’s exciting local food economy. The conference will be held on November 24-25, 2014 at the Four Points by Sheraton, Kingston, ON. For a full agenda, sponsorship information, and to register, please visit eastontlocalfood.ca. For updates follow @eolocalfood.

Newcomer and Youth Community Indicators Stephen Morris Economic Development Specialist - OMAFRA

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he Newcomer and Youth Community Indicators is an analytical tool that provides information to help communities assess their attractiveness to newcomers and youth. Communities of all sizes need factual and comparative data to support planning efforts and decision making to assist in the creation of strategies for attracting newcomers and retaining youth. The tool allows communities to benchmark themselves against similar communities located across the Province. The Newcomer and Youth Community Indicators is the new version of the previous Community Attractiveness Indicators for Newcomers tool. The tool was developed in partnership with the Rural Ontario Institute and the Conference Board of Canada and has been expanded to include a new youth focused category. The most recent community level data from Statistics Canada and provincial sources has been included in the tool. There are 55 indicators in the following eight categories that help to identify community attractiveness including: • Access to Health Care • Housing • Amenities • Innovation • Economy • Society • Education • Youth By using the Newcomer and Youth Community Indicators tool, communities can identity their strengths and overcome barriers to successfully recruit and retain newcomers and youth. Get your free copy of the Newcomer and Youth Community Indicators tool by submitting the request form at http://bit.ly/1y82tfe

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Resources

Best Management Practices Series from OMAFRA

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he Best Management Practice (BMP) series is a series of publications that take a practical, affordable approach to conserving farm soil and water resources without sacrificing productivity. The series was put together in consultaion with a team of farmers, researchers, extension staff and agribusiness professionals. The BMP series is an award-winning series of innovative publications: • presenting affordable options for protecting soil and water resources on the farm; • supporting individual farm planning and decision making in the short and long term; • harmonizing productivity, business objectives and the environment; • available in both English and French; • each book presents a range of circumstances and options to address a particular environmental concern - use the information to assess what’s appropriate for your property. Cover to cover, every BMP book will help you: • understand an environmental issue in context of your operation or property • see options for addressing an issue that work with your circumstances • plan and put into action farm-proven, environmentally responsible management practices • increase efficiencies - in resource use and production • improve property now and for future generations • demonstrate stewardship to neighbours • create long-term plans and sharpen day-to-day decision making • enrich natural areas. Let BMP books be your best-used, ready-reference guides. Use the following link to take you to the location on OMAFRA’s website where you can access the Best Management Practices Publications: http://bit.ly/1m6rlPs

Follow Us on Twitter OMAF and MRA - Agriculture, Food, Rural Affairs @atOMAFRA Foodland Ontario - Local Food - @FoodlandOnt OMAF Field Crops - Crops - @onfieldcrops OMAF Hort Update - Horticulture - @onhortcrops OMAF Swine Team - Swine - @ONswineinfo Joel Bagg - Forage - @JoelBagg Tracey Baute - Entomology - @TraceyBaute Christine Brown - Nutrient Management - @manuregirl Jacqui Empson - Environmental Specialist-@notrun-

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Fact Sheets and Publications

To order OMAFRA publications and factsheets: Visit any OMAFRA Resource Centre / Northern Ontario Regional Office or ServiceOntario location http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/offices/rural_ont_ad.h tm Visit the ServiceOntario website at: www.serviceontario.ca/publications or call 1-800-668-9938. Visit the OMAFRA website at: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/products/index.html or contact the Agricultural Information Contact Centre by calling: 1-877-424-1300.

Publications: The following are some of the recently released publications: Publication 360, Guide to Fruit Production http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/pub360/p36 0toc.htm

FactSheets: 13-047 - Lease Agreements Crop Share Leases http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/busdev/facts/13047.pdf

Electronic Bulletins and Newsletters

Ag Business Update http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/busdev/news/inde x.html Virtual Beef http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/beef/new s.html Pork News and Views Newsletter http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/swine/ne ws.html CropPest Ontario http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/field/news/n ews_croppest.html CEPTOR - Animal Health News http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/ceptor/ne ws.html ONVegetables (Vegetable Viewpoint) http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/hort/news/ne ws_vegview.html Ontario Berry Grower http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/hort/news/ne ws_berrygrower.html Hort Matters Newsletter http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/hort/news/ne ws_hortmatt.html On Organic http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/organic/new s/news-organic.html

Phone Lines and Websites • OMAFRA Website: www.ontario.ca/omafra • Agricultural Information Contact Centre: 1-877-4241300 or e-mail ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca • Foodland Ontario - For recipes straight from our kitchen to yours: http://www.foodland.gov.on.ca/english/index.html

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LCBO highlights winery, denies access Chamber networking event by Nelson Zandbergen AgriNews Staff Writer OUNTAIN — A New AUTUMNTheMed prOMO-

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— Your Guide to BuildinG MeMories: Cornwall and the Counties — wAs UNcOrked AT The 4Th ANNUAl NOrTh dUNdAs BUsINess NeTwOrkINg eveNT lAsT MONTh. A joint effort by the township, the Cornwall and the Counties Tourism office and other municipalities in Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, the glossy foldout features photos and tidbits of information about local attractions in the region. For North Dundas, that includes Cannamore Orchards, Mountain Orchards, as well as Smokie Ridge Vineyard — host of the Sept. 3 event that drew over 100 attendees to mingle among the oak wine casks. In an ironic coup for the operation owned by Paul “Smokie” LeBlanc and his wife, Deborah, the leaflet has been inserted into 80,000 copies of the fall edition of the LCBO Food and Drink magazine distributed to all of the provincial booze retailer’s

Ottawa region stores. The irony: Eastern Ontario wine produced outside Prince Edward County — such as Smokie’s — can’t be sold at LCBO stores because vineyards here are currently ineligible for “VQA” status. Paul LeBlanc’s first hurdle in redressing the discriminatory Ontario policy is to push for the establishment of an official new wine region covering an area from Kingston to the Quebec border. “It’s going to be called the Frontenac Arch,” he said, vowing to “die trying to make this next wine region.” Also addressing the group, Chamber of Commerce President Owen Shortt drew attention to the organization’s upcoming membership drive and pointed to its success landing a business and village beautification initiative from the municipality. Shortt noted continued demand for shop facade, signage and renovation grants and interest-free loans through North Dundas’s Community Improvement Plan. Spending approximately $25,000 in taxpayer dollars annually since its 2013 introduction,

the plan’s eligibility requirement will begin to expand next year beyond Winchester and Chesterville, with rural settlement areas slated for a piece of the action.

Smokie speaks with guests at the Sept. 3 North Dundas Business Networking event. Zandbergen photos

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Proposals sought for Renfrew Ag Water Group

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contain recommendations for future potential initiatives in Renfrew County. “The selection of a facilitator will be the first step of coming together looking for common solutions with all partners and stakeholders in the area,” noted Chair of the RCSC, Eric Smith,

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At the Russell County 4-H Achievement Day, held on Sept. 6 at the 156th Russell Fair, over 40 calf club members participated, including from left: Melissa Brisson (Honourable Mention Showmanship), Julia Meyerhans (Reserve Showmanship) and Alex Chabot (Grand Champion Showmanship). Chabot and her intermediate calf Belfast Doorman Lovestruck went on to win Grand Champion Holstein, Supreme Champion Calf All Breeds and Best Bred and owned Calf. Meyerhan’s senior calf Hendercroft Amazing Big Bubble received Honourable Mention Holstein. The event was Judged by Kyle Rivington.

pRopoSalS foR a faCiliTaToR foR The RenfRew agRiCulTuRal waTeR qualiTy leadeRShip gRoup. The facilitator will meet with the boards of directors for each of the groups to seek input into the issue from the partner boards, other interested groups and stakeholders, including municipal governments, provincial ministries and educational and research institutions. The final report will include a summary of approaches to this issue from other jurisdictions. The project will conclude with a workshop led by the facilitator for representatives of the agricultural community and invited participants. The report from the facilitator will also

The RCSC is working in partnership with the Renfrew Federation of Agriculture, Renfrew Cattlemen’s Association, Renfrew Soil and Crop Improvement Association, Renfrew Lanark Christian Farmers’ Association and Renfrew South District Women’s Institute. This project is funded in part through Growing Forward 2 (GF2), a federalprovincial-territorial initiative. The Agricultural Adaptation Council assists in the delivery of GF2 in Ontario. For more information, contact Donna Campbell for a complete copy of the request for proposals via email at donnaofa@nrtco.net or by phone 613-432-5568. The deadline for bids for the facilitator position is Oct. 15, 2014.

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Good times at Stormont County Fair

From foreground, Real Lefevbre, Jenny Newton, Gisele Patenaude and Desneiges Desjardins — all of Newington — try their hand at the watershooting game, Sat. night (Aug. 30) at the Stormont County Fair. The 2014 edition included a selection of carnie games, rides and bubble bounce as usual, from three different companies.

Thomas Harland, 4, and his grandmother Jean Cunningham admire the beef show’s Supreme Champion Simmental bull ‘Zach.’ Thomas’s father, Dwayne Harland of Margor Farm in Lachute, Que., handles the docile beast.

Georgia Giroux, 3 mos., accompanied by her mother, Lorraine Giroux, was one of the entrants in the annual baby show at Stormont County Fair.

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Russell hosts annual Eastern Canada fall cutting competition

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maRiTimES. The judge was Randy Butler from Gainesville Texas, Show Representative was Brian Kelly, and Show Secretary was Laura Kelly. In total, 13 classes were competed in over the twoday event, including a youth class, ranch class, amateur and professional. Listed as follows are the top standings in each class, as of Sept. 17 by horse or rider.

Open horse Fraggle Rocks; Quixote Lena Pepto; The Reyl Slim Shady; Red Hott Twister; Quixotes Smokin Gun; Xrey.

Rider: $50,000 amatuer Lisa Minshall; Annie Decroix; Benard Filion; Douglas Lynn; Tammy Schmidt.

Rider: $15,000 amateur Bonnie Sproule; Eric Bouchard; Christian Demers; Annie Decroix.

Rider: non professional

Steve Neville; Shane Provost; Shawn Minshall; Rex Decroix; Karine Bourdeu; Henry Pascone; Bonnie Sproule; Douglas Lynn; JP Gravel.

Rider: $35,000 non professional Eric Bouchard; Annie Decroix; Douglas Lynn;

Christian Semers; Bonnie Sproule.

Horse: $15,000 novice

The Reyl Slim Shady; Quixotes Smokin Gun; Xrey.

Horse: $15,000 non professional

Boons Little Jewel; Reserve MH Million Jazz; Smokin Tronas Jewels; A Very Smart Choice; Cattin All The Time; Peppy Bag O Lena; Smart N Prime; Laneys Tiny Dancer.

Horse: $5,000 novice

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Youth rider Bailey Donaldson; Tyrel Donaldson; Logan Donaldson.

Two-handed ranch class ride Rob McKirdy; Andy Boire; Megan Godard; Jaret Bates; Liz Craig.

Zingbeil; Bailey Donaldson. The association is holding their Annual General Meeting prior to the year end awards potluck banquet on Nov. 30 at the Russell Curling Club, 1076 Concession Street, Russell. Contact Brian or Laurel Kelly for information 613791-063.

Rider: ranch class Rob McKirdy; Megan Godard; Robert Spaulding; Dominique Patrice; Andy Boire.

Rider: $2,000 limit

Michelle Enderle; Tyrel Donaldson; Tammy Schmidt; Logan Donaldson; Raegan

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Pam Phillips, co-owner of Avonmore Berry Farms, commented that the size of the apples was bigger, but the quantity produced was about the same as last year on her farm. She mentioned that all the fruits and vegetables they grow did very well this year, a testament to the weather during the growing season. Dean Beckstead of Smyth’s Apple Orchard near Williamburg suggests that the warm weather and adequate moisture this growing season resulted in the many apple varieties grown locally producing well. Smyth’s Apple Orchard was home to the last direct descendent of the original McIntosh apple tree which

was discovered on a nearby farm. A few years ago, when it became apparent that this tree was about to die, Upper Canada Village took 10 grafts from it and four were successfully grafted. Beckstead reported that one of the four root stocks is now located on the farm and it is hoped

that within 20 years will begin producing McIntosh apples. The development of cold storage capabilities at various apple orchards has resulted in the ability to purchase this fruit directly from the local producer from harvest time until late winter.

Apple harvest time is a busy time at an apple orchard. This year’s apple crop is reputed to be one of the best in the past few years.

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Annually since 2008, North Dundas has conferred the honour on a deserving individual who has contributed greatly to improving the quality of life in the township. A team in life and in their farming enterprise, the Vanden Bosches became the first official joint recipients of the award at the Aug. 12 council meeting. Among other things, the couple was commended for their long involvement with the Chesterville Rotary Club, previous work with the Chesterville Fair Board, and their key role with the Winchester District Memorial Hospital’s major capital fundraiser last decade. “I’m truly awed when I think of your countless contributions to our community,” said emcee Councillor Tony Fraser, offering his thanks and congratulations to the honorees from the village where he grew up. “I can’t use enough superlatives to describe this couple,” said guest speaker Bill Smirle. “They’re successful farmers. They’re successful businesspeople. They’re involved in many, many community activities and events. They’re idea people. They follow through. They’re leaders in the agricultural community … They contribute much, and ask for little,” he said of the “outstanding couple very deserving of the recognition they’re getting tonight.” Smirle half-quipped that “only motivated and talented people move to this area,” adding, “And Stan and Betty are really good examples of that.” He recounted first meeting Stan at a 1959 4-H leadership convention in Guelph, where a smiling Smirle insisted the other young man reported “that the prettiest and smartest girls in all of Ontario attended the McDonalds Corners Fair.”

“And would you believe,” he added of Stan and Betty, “they met at the … [same] fair that very same year?” Married in 1962, their 1965 move to Chesterville coincided with the purchase of the former stock farm and home originally built by Titanic victims Hudson and Bess Allison. With their connection to such an historic event, the Vanden Bosches “have done a heck of a lot of work” assembling memorabilia about the nautical disaster, which Betty has displayed countless times to educate the public, noted Smirle. A former WDMH board member, the speaker commended the couple’s leadership in the Renewing the Vision campaign. That effort collectively generated almost $16-million, and the Chesterville canvass, captained by the Vanden Bosches, was an example for the rest of the area. “When we had our meetings to discuss how we were going to do it, we talked about who to pick from each of the communities who were outstanding leaders, and immediately the first community mentioned was Chesterville, and the first two names that came forth were Betty and Stan Vanden Bosch. “And I have to tell you … they set the bar for the rest of the whole area,” he remarked, also citing the Vanden Bosches for not hesitating with advice and their personal attendance at the start of the hospital’s Russellarea canvass. In his capacity as South Nation Conservation Chair, Smirle also highlighted the couple’s contributed story to the SNC’s book, Our Watershed, Our Heritage. Known as the “go-to people” in Chesterville, it was the Vanden Bosches who cleared the driveway of the village’s new United Church minister when a snowstorm greeted her arrival last November, he also pointed out. Their fellow Rotarian Jan Roosendaal turned up the heat on the recipients. “Just a little while back I got slapped around by a certain lady sitting there,” joked Roosendaal, recounting a recent lively discussion at the Rotary Club. Continued on page 30

2014 North Dundas Community Builder Award recipients Stan and Betty Vanden Bosch pose in the township council chambers with most of their immediate family, from left: Sawyer, Nancy, Stan and Betty, Shaye, and Deanna Gillard-Vanden Bosch and Brent Vanden Bosch. Zandbergen photo

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Homestead Organics welcomed a delegation of nine officials from the Thailand Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives to the company's new plant in Morrisburg on Tues., Sept. 30. Homestead Organics owner Tom Manley (left) and South Dundas Mayor Steven Byvelds welcomed Director Preecha Popan of the Division of Soil Biotechnology, Land Development Department of the Thailand Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. Moore photos

Thailand delegation visits Homestead Organics by Jeff Moore AgriNews Staff ORRISBURG – A deleGAtIOn Of nIne OffICIAlS fROM the thAIlAnd MInIStRy Of AGRICUltURe And COOpeRAtIveS weRe In MORRISBURG On tUeS., Sept. 30, At hOMeSteAd ORGAnICS On AllISOn dR. the deleGAtIOn ARRIved AROUnd 1:30 p.M. AfteR they tOURed hOMeSteAd ORGAnICS’ OtheR fACIlIty In BeRwICk, Ont. The group arrived in Canada on Sept. 28, and toured McGill University in Montreal. They were planning on going to Kingston, following the Homestead Organics’ tour, to take in the Thousand Islands, before heading to Niagara Falls on Oct. 2, and finishing their four-day whirlwind tour. The group were treated to some local Thai cuisine at the Morrisburg location by owner Tom Manley and welcomed to the region by South Dundas Mayor Steven Byvelds. After the luncheon, the Thai guests toured the new location of Homestead Organics, which supports organic farmers in the implementation of sustainable production meth-

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Homestead Continued from page 28 Homestead Organics was honoured by the delegation’s stop in Eastern Ontario, which came as a total surprise to Manley when they asked to include him in their four-day tour. He hoped to share insight to its own success, as well as the challenges, practices and successes of the organic farmers that the company serves. Manley said about the group, “It’s very unusual for us to have visitors from so far away.� The company has had tours of his facilities before, such as school and Canadian farmers but never a contingent from a foreign country. Thailand’s number one export is rice and the delegates were looking to apply the same techniques that Manley’s operation uses to clean rice and other seeds. When the group was shown some cleaned wheat they said it looked so much like rice but a little heavier. Although they found the weather a little chilly here in Canada despite the temperature being 21 C on Tues., the group had a memorable tour.

The delegation of officials from the Thailand Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives attended Homestead Organics on Tues., Sept. 30, to learn more about organic operations to exchange ideas, marketing and technical information, and best practices. Representatives of the delegation from Thailand were front from left, Neungruethai, Pimtida, Oranard, Phanphit, Rathanee and Supaporn. Back from left, Homestead Organics owner Tom Manley, South Dundas Mayor Steven Byvelds, Preecha Popan and Murray Manley. At right, South Dundas Mayor Steven Byvelds received a commemorative plate from Director Preecha Popan of the Division of Soil Biotechnology, Land Development Department of the Thailand Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives as a gift from the visiting delegation. Moore photos

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Vanden Bosch Continued from page 26 Roosendaal deadpanned how he was initially opposed to opening club membership to women in the late 1980s, but “Betty dove into the Rotary experience wholehearted, and she does a lot. I have to say that, yes.” Even when Stan and Betty overwinter in Florida, “emails are flying up and down because, you know, she likes to keep informed. And that’s a good thing because, you know, I always like people who want to do a lot of things so I don’t have to do it.” Mayor Eric Duncan extolled the recipients and described that evening’s event as “a personal honour” acknowledging two “good friends and colleagues” that he greatly admires and seeks guidance from. The mayor reported learning a lot from the couple. Then, with a mischievous grin, Duncan recalled Stan’s reputed admission that he and Betty agree “90 per cent of the time on issues. On the other 10 per cent, Stan says, ‘I’ve just got to stand back sometimes.’” The audience laughed and groaned when the mayor drove it home: “But I’ve learned from Stan specifically, when Betty wants her way, just let Betty have her way.” “Thanks, Eric,” retorted Stan from his front-row seat. Duncan noted that both Vanden Bosches had been individually nominated, prompting the joint award. Previous recipients were undoubtedly assisted by their respective spouses, the mayor acknowledged. “But Stan and Betty have done nearly everything together, as a couple and as community leaders. Very rarely do I say

‘Stan’ without saying ‘and Betty’ — or Betty and Stan.” Having known the couple for the past 10 years, Duncan lauded them for their “poise, positive demeanor, and what they’ve been able to do in the community.” The couple have worked both publicly and quietly behind the scenes in their community, he said. “Their reward shelf at home is [already] quite full,” the mayor also pointed out. He noted one of their first honours was the Angus Smith Memorial Award, granted for work with the Chesterville Agricultural Society, which they individually received in 1976 and 1977. “The list of honours has only grown,” he added, pointing to accolades with the local Rotary Club, with both being two-time Paul Harris Fellows. Betty was also singled out in 2008 with the Rotary International Four Avenues of Service Citation Award. Duncan further highlighted the couple for “giving their time and energy” in service to educational and networking opportunities for “their fellow farmers.” Twenty-five years ago, he said, they undertook soil conservation measures on their farm through OMAFRA’s land stewardship program, “practices that have been replicated on hundreds of farm operations” across the province. Vanden Bosch Elevators has hosted international delegations and political leaders from time to time — including a snap visit by the then-president of Madagascar several years ago. “The organizations they serve with … know, too, that Stan and Betty are true leaders and community builders,” he said, citing their 1979 Eric Casselman Award from the

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Dundas Soil and Crop Improvement Association and the 2003 Farmer of the Year from the Dundas Federation of Agriculture. Betty also received the 2011 Association Improvement Award from the former organization. “I don’t think they have anything left to prove,” added Duncan, who also pointed to their 2012 Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee medals. Their previous awards show “they make a difference and get things done in each and every cause they put their hearts into.” They exemplify Canadian values, he added of the “quiet, humble and active couple.” “We thank you for all the good you have done for us … Lanark’s loss in 1965 was certainly our gain.” “There are so many people out there who have helped Stan and I through every project we’ve ever done,” said Betty, after she and her husband were called to the podium. She proudly highlighted their children — daughter Nancy Vanden Bosch, sons Greg (at a funeral in Windsor and unable to attend), Brent

and his wife, Deanna — as well as grandson Sawyer and granddaughter Shaye. Betty’s sisters Sylvia and Dorothy and their husbands were also in attendance, as was her brother, Jack. “I will say that if we have helped this community in any way, the people in this community have made it very easy,” Stan remarked. “This is a tremendous community we’re involved with.” Stan also clarified that he leaves Titanic fandom to his wife. “I don’t go near that,” he said, as the audience chuckled. “That’s strictly Betty’s. I’ve seen times if she gets involved with a project, I’ll walk in at lunchtime, and if I can get a corner at the sink I’m lucky because she really gets involved.” Celebrating 52 years of marriage last May, “We’ve been fortunate our two sons have got involved in the business. We’re backing away from it as it should be,” he reported, also echoing Betty’s pride in all of their progeny. “It’s a tremendous community…. We can certainly be proud of North Dundas,” he concluded. “Thank you again.”

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And while the fabriccovered sector has been battered a bit over the past few years, the Winkler name has stood up in reputation by standing up to the heavy snows that have occasionally challenged other makes, according to Eastern Ontario dealer Joey van Koppen, proprietor of We Can Contracting. “It seems to be building better confidence again for the snow loads,” van Koppen said of the industry in general, while citing Manitoba-based Winker as leading the way in engineered ruggedness. The 60-foot-wide structure features peaked “gable-style” girders of a heavy gauge spaced every 10 feet along the building’s 260-foot length. “Notice all of the purlins,” he said, looking up at the ceiling and drawing attention to the web of steel holding everything together. The roof, which features a three-foot eave on the sides, is rated to carry 48 pounds per square foot. The structure at Westendale Holsteins is the third barn erected by van Koppen, though he’s handled the Winkler line for several years. He’s been making greater inroads with the agricultural community lately, capitalizing on Winkler’s good name in a market still desiring a cheaper alternative to conventional steel buildings. Jack and Paul Westenbroek, farming in partnership with their parents Gerry and Rachel, were comfortable with the idea of putting the family’s

production herd of 80 in a Winkler, as they already use another manufacturer’s fabric-covered building for the dry cows and heifers. The new barn will take the place of a rather cramped barn, the main part of which is 120 years old. “We’re really excited about leaving the tie-stall and going to a free-stall,” enthused Jack. The new facility, with some room to spare for a herd of up to 110, will feature a rapid-exit Boumatic milking parlour — sold by Dundas Agri-Systems — within the same tarp envelope. Jack said he anticipates a reduction in labour and 20 per cent increase in milk production, thanks to the greater cow comfort. “The plan is to go back to milking three tines a day,” he said. Actually, to call their new barn a free-stall is a misnomer. It’s actually a stall-free — or free-range — facility. The cattle will enjoy the benefits of living on a bedding pack — a combination of soybean stover and woodchips regularly topped up and stirred up — free to flop comfortably where they wish in the bedded area. Jack said he got the idea from facilities in Wisconsin, while he completed his hoof trimming certification in that state. The feed alley — serviced with a pull-behind TMR — is off to one side of the barn, parallel to a concrete walkway that will be scraped with a front-end loader. The loader avoids problems with automated scrapers freezing in place, as the barn gets several degrees colder than a conventional type. The TMR will be much more efficient than a combination of 16 feed carts currently employed in the old barn. Continued on page 12

From left, Paul and Jack Westenbroek of Westendale Holsteins and the primary contractor on their new barn Joey van Koppen, dealer for the Winkler line of fabric-covered buildings in Eastern Ontario.

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According to Jeff Reid, SeCan General Manager, “This was a perfect opportunity for SeCan seed retailers and their customers to make a difference to 4-H in their communities. Most farmers know they’re going to plant soybeans, and ordering during the “Grow a Leader” week had the added bonus of a contribution to the development of young people who are responsible, caring and empowered to be successful.” “4-H Canada is very fortunate that SeCan understands the importance of

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According to Blake Henderson, Public Works Superintendent for the Township of North Stormont, the removal of trees and brush along this township’s Concession 3-4 Road will not only help the sunshine reach the gravel road to dry and harden the surface, but will also prepare for the 2015 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo.

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Williamsburg Fall Harvest Festival Proceeding to Charter arguments — the right to religious freedom

Accused of the provincial offense of operating an unlicensed slaughterhouse after Muslim clients bought and butchered lambs in a field on his Dunrobin farm property, Anthony Scissons stands outside the Nepean courthouse with his lawyer, Kurtis Andrews, Aug. 21. On that date, the Justice of the Peace overseeing his trial revealed to the court that Scissons was not going to be acquitted, saying he had found the accused guilty of “something.� However, that something was not revealed so as to permit Andrews to proceed right away to a challenge of his client’s charges, under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Andrews said he will now argue for the religious freedom of Muslims to slaughter their own meat — an ironic situation given that Scissons is not Muslim himself. Next court date is Oct. 30.

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the IPM, but there were about 10 people from the 2015 IPM committee there, and I really got a lot of support from them. It was really nice. They are a big part of the reason why I never gave up. My success was their success. They treated me like family.� The 2015 IPM is taking place on her family’s property, Redlodge Farms, near Finch. The cash crop and dairy operation, run by Armin and Monica Kagi, boasts between 800 and 1,000 acres of land, and milks about 46 cows. Price, Ontario’s new Queen of the Furrow, will be working closely with Kagi, her parents, and the 2015 IPM committee to present and promote the event. In an email, Kagi wrote of Price, “having personally spent a lot of time with her (during the 2014 IPM), I can excitedly report that we are very fortunate to have her, and she will bring a lot of enthusiasm and knowledge to the table.� Every year, the Queen of the Furrow for each county competes at the IPM for the Ontario title. And while the competition itself can be challenging, Kagi says the friendships forged along the way and the fun she has while representing Stormont can’t be beat. Between interviews and

speeches, the contestants are kept very busy. “On Tues. (Sept. 16), we did a meet and greet at the IPM at the gates, and we had a float in the parade. We got stuck three times and ended up walking, but it was fun nonetheless,� she said. “We also did our interviews and met with sponsors. On Wed., they had us go to a retirement home to interact with the elderly, and we went to Miller’s Dairy Farm to see their production line. They sell their milk in glass bottles, and they do all the pasteurization right there on the farm. They sell 1%, 2%, homogenized, chocolate milk, 35% cream, everything. They sell it directly to the store. It’s a really nice facility. That night, we went on a boat cruise with Serendipity Princess.� Thurs. morning (Sept. 18) was when the contestants delivered their speech es. The topic of the speech is up to each contestant, but it needs to relate to agriculture. Kagi’s topic was how growing up on a farm has shaped who she is today. “One of the judges wanted a copy of my speech because the words were very powerful to her,� she said. “I think my own personal experience of growing up on a farm was what really stood out.� Continued on page 37

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Kagi Continued from page 36 As part of her speech, Kagi said the metaphor of ‘you reap what you sow’ is aptly applied to life, and it’s something growing up on a farm has taught her well. “The farmer plants his seeds in the spring, and depending on how much work he puts into it, with a little luck weather-wise, he will reap a very good or very poor yield of crops in the fall. It’s the exact same when it comes to the choices and dedication an individual makes in their life. Ever since I can remember, I’ve been taught that to achieve success in life, a lot of hard work needs to come first,� she told the judges in her prepared speech. “When I look back at all the hurdles I have overcome, there are a few things that my agriculture life has taught me: If you plant honesty, you will reap trust; if you plant goodness, you will reap friends;

if you plant humility, you will reap greatness; if you plant perseverance, you will reap contentment; if you plant consideration, you will reap perspective; if you plant hard work, you will reap success; and if you plant forgiveness, you will reap reconciliation. Your aspiration is your motivation, your motivation is your belief, your belief is your peace, your peace is your target, your target is your heaven, and life is like hard-core torture without it.� Kagi lives at home and works as a staff accountant for Collins Barrow in Winchester. As Queen for the Stormont Plowmen’s Association, she made appearances and handed out 4H ribbons at local fairs and events, including the Avonmore Fair, the Newington Fair, the Celebration of Agriculture Banquet, and the Holstein Banquet. But the real benefits of wearing the crown, she says, come not from what you do, but from what you receive. “I want to really stress that running for Queen of

the Furrow is a great opportunity for young ladies. As this past week (at the 2014 IPM) has reminded me, the opportunity to meet new people and develop your social skills is like no other, even if it’s people from your own association. Important life skills, such as communication, time management, networking, and seeking opportunities are some of the major focuses that this reign has to offer,� she said. “The more interviews you have with a panel of judges and speeches you have to deliver in front of a crowd, the better you get at it, and it definitely catches people’s attention if you work hard at it and show them you’re passionate about what you’re talking about. As one of the judges said to me, ‘Do your best to do your best.’ I’d like to add to that, do it because you can’t lose.� Anyone who would like to volunteer at the 2015 IPM at Redlodge Farms can fill out an application form online at www.plowingmatch.org/index.php/ho me-2015.

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confidence. As the program continues to grow and develop across Ontario due to the amazing dedication demonstrated by grassroots volunteers, 4-H Ontario and Gay Lea Foods wished to recognize those volunteers who are new to 4-H, but are doing great things for youth members in their clubs. Gay Lea Foods is now in the second year of sponsoring an award for new 4H Ontario leaders, of less than three years, who embody the 4-H pledge and 4-H values. “4-H Ontario is pleased to recognize these outstanding new club leaders,� says Evelyn Chambers, Senior Manager, Volunteer & Community Engagement, 4-H Ontario. “These individuals repre-

sent the heart of volunteering through their energy, excitement and passion for the 4-H program in Ontario and the youth they work with.� This award was open to leaders across the province, however only one nomination was accepted per 4-H Association, with one award to be given out per region. Nominations were received from five of the six regions in Ontario, with the selection of winners being carried out by a committee of former award recipients with 4-H staff overseeing the process. Other recipients included Region 1: John Leonard, Sudbury 4-H Association; Region 3: AnnaLena Seemann, York 4-H Association; Region 4: Carol Ruta, Peel 4-H Association; Region 5: Christine MacIntyre, Huron 4-H Association.

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DateLine East Region October 9 Growing Your Farm Profits - Workshop, Brighton, ON, Oct. 9 & 16 - 10am – 3pm Start the business planning process by attending this Free two-day interactive workshop. You will: Assess business management practices. Determine priorities and key goals. Learn about cost-share funding opportunities. For more information and to register, visitwww.ontariosoilcrop.org October 9 7:30pm - 10pm. Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture Monthly Director Meeting, OPP Office Boardroom, County Rd. 1, (Schoharie Road), Picton, ON All Welcome! Contact Patti Stacey at 613476-3842 or email princeedwardfarmers@gmail.com October 11 - 13 Norwood Fair (Norwood Agricultural Society) 48 Elm St, Norwood, ON For more information contact Paul Quinilan at 705639-5283 or email norwoodfair@gmail.com or visit www.norwoodfair.com October 14 Environmental Farm Plan (EFP), Douro, ON Oct. 7 & 14 - 10am - 3pm Producers are invited to attend free EFP (Fourth Edition) Workshops to learn more about: Best management practices. Develop an action plan for their farm. Learn about cost-share funding opportunities. For more information and to register visit www.ontariosoilcrop.org October 14 7:30pm - 9:30pm Northumberland Federation of Agriculture, Centreton Community Centre For information, call Eileen Argyris, Secretary Northumberland Federation of Agriculture at 905-8851456 or email: argyris@sympatico.ca October 15 Stormont Federation of Agriculture Regional Meeting, North Stormont Place, Avonmore ON Stormont Federation of Agriculture October/Regional Meeting, Oct. 15, 8pm, North Stormont Place, Avonmore. Guest speaker: Ted Cowan – Natural Gas Infrastrucure, & Windpower. Info contact: BA Glaude 613-861-9080 October 16 Growing Your Farm Profits - Workshop, Brighton Oct. 9 & 16 - 10am – 3pm. Start the business planning process by attending this Free two-day interactive workshop. You will: Assess business management practices. Determine priorities

and key goals. Learn about cost-share funding opportunities. For more information and to register visitwww.ontariosoilcrop.org October 28 Environmental Farm Plan (EFP), Demorestville, ON Oct 28 & Nov 4 - 10am –3pm. Producers are invited to attend free EFP (Fourth Edition) Workshops to learn more about: Best management practices. Develop an action plan for their farm. Learn about cost-share funding opportunities. For more information and to register visit www.ontariosoilcrop.org November 4 Environmental Farm Plan (EFP), Demorestville, ON Oct 28 & Nov 4 - 10am –3pm. Producers are invited to attend free EFP (Fourth Edition) Workshops to learn more about: Best management practices. Develop an action plan for their farm. Learn about cost-share funding opportunities. For more information and to register visit www.ontariosoilcrop.org November 5 Peterborough County Cattlemen’s Association Stocker Sale – Certified Sale- All vaccinated calf sale. Kawartha Lakes Community Sale Barn Inc., 580 Woodville Rd. Woodville. For more information contact Dave Fell 705-887-5670

Central West Region October 7 - 13 Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show, Norfolk County Fairgrounds, South Drive, Simcoe, ON The Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show is in its 173rd year, and is the fifth largest fair in Ontario, with over 100,000 visitors each year. This fair features agricultural displays, craft exhibits, food vendors, art demonstrations, talent competitions, midway rides, free grandstand entertainment, and many added special attractions. http://www.norfolkcountyfair.com/# October 8 Food, Farms, Tour and Tasting, highlighting foods of Northumberland County Victoria Hall, Cobourg, ON Victoria Hall Volunteers are presenting a new and exciting daylong event. The day will involve a guided Bus Tour of local farms, with lunch at The Victoria Inn, Gore’s Landing. Guests will return to Victoria Hall for a Tasting, from 5 – 7 pm, featuring 12 Northumberland County chefs, partnering with local farmers, plus complimenta-

ry coffee and a cash bar. Tickets:$70.00 for the full day Bus Tour and Tasting, or $20.00 for the Tasting only, from the Victoria Hall Box Office, 905-373-2210. (Please note that numbers for both the tour and tasting are limited.) Food Farms,Tour and Tasting is presented by Victoria Hall Volunteers, generously supported by the County of Northumberland, Economic Development and Tourism. For more information call 905 349 3710 or visithttp://www.cobourg.ca/res identsservices/welcome.htm lOctober 8 Environmental Farm Plan (EFP), Nobleton, ON, 10am – 3pm. Producers are invited to attend free EFP (Fourth Edition) Workshops to learn more about: Best management practices. Develop an action plan for their farm. Learn about cost-share funding opportunities. For more information and to register visit www.ontariosoilcrop.org October 18 Ecological Fruit Production Course for Small to Medium Scale Orchards, Ignatius Farm Guelph, ON. 1pm – 4pm. This course will take you through an entire season in the orchard. From spring prep, and sprays to late season picking and packing, you will experience first hand the skills required to operate a small-medium scale ecological orchard. Cost: EFAO members- $65. Nonmembers - $75. For more information and to register visit https://efao.ca/upcoming-events/ or call EFAO Office 519-822-8606 October 22 Ontario Farm Fresh Presents Farm to Fork University: Preserving Your Bounty, Harvest Goodies, 8277 10 Side Rd, Milton, ON. Throughout the late summer and fall Ontario Farm Fresh is offering a series of hands-on workshops that allow producers to learn some ‘tricks of the trade’ from other producers engaged in value-added production and direct marketing. Preserving Your Bounty October 22, 2-5pm Harvest Goodies, Milton Heather Fraser Creating Soups on the Farm Nov. 13, 2-5pm Frootogo Orchards, Waterdown Willy Hekman The cost to register is $10/workshopfor OFFMA members and $20/workshop for non-members. Registration deadline is 10 days before the workshop date. Space is limited, so book your spot today! For more information or to register, contactinfo@ontariofarmfresh.com or 905-841-9278.

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Carol Johnson’s contest-winning quilt, Here’s to Freedom, was created in honour of Operation Home Front in the U.S. — an organization providing assistance to military families in need. The design draws upon patriotic American symbolism but also includes a Canadian and Commonwealth remembrance-style touch with the field of poppies in the outer red border. Courtesy photo

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Carol Johnson and the prizes she won in a U.S. quilting competition, including an Oliso pro smart iron, a Go Baby fabric cutter and a Bernina 750 QE sewing machine. On Sept. 4, Johnson and her mother travelled to “The Running Stitch� in Kanata to pick up the sewing machine. Thompson Goddard photo

Quilt Continued from page 42 A quilter since the 1990s, Johnson explained that a giving quilt features sewn-in “pockets� that are filled with either cash or gift cards. All quilts submitted to the challenge were donated to “Operation Home Front�, an American organization that provides assistance to military families in need. After reading about the competition on a quilting blog, she learned it was open to non-Americans and decided to participate. Johnson designed her own pattern and a few weeks later was putting the finishing touches to her entry called, “Here’s to Freedom.� She purchased the required contest material from a Nebraska store carrying the specific “Quilted in Honor� line from manu-

facturer Island Batik, organizer of the challenge. The resulting quilt is exquisite and composed of 12 different fabrics in varying shades with red, white and blue figuring predominately. In May 2014, Johnson was notified that her entry had won top prize in the category: a Bernina 750 QE computerized sewing machine, complete with an embroidery module, an Oliso pro smart iron, quilting books and patterns, as well as fabric and thread. While she will never see her quilt again, Johnson feels confident it will find a good home and provide relief to the family of an American serviceperson as other giving quilts have done. If you would like more information on “Quilts of Valour,� the organization that donates quilts to Canadian veterans or Armed Forces members in Canada, please visit their website at quiltsofvalour.ca.

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quilt shops, raising $1,500 for the Quilt Committee. The resulting handiwork will be shown at the upcoming Tea as well as two quilt shows next year. “We have had requests for more kits; they will be made up and be available for purchase at Flair with Fabrics ... but the Oct. 31 deadline remains for these blocks also if they are to be considered for the Nov. 8 event in South Stormont,� says Monique Wilson, committee chair. The Tea is scheduled 1-4 p.m, with admission set at $9 per person. Tickets are available at various locations, including North Stormont and North Dundas Municipal offices as well as SDG quilt guilds. Committee members have had an opportunity to view some of the quilt blocks turned in so far. “We are impressed with the quality of the blocks we’ve received so far,� says Ruth

Pollock. Marie Buiting adds they have been overwhelmed by the creativity of the submissions. Organizers anticipate enough finished blocks to make three complete quilts to be raffled off on the final day of IPM 2015. Draw tickets will be available at local events, quilt shops, guilds and the IPM next fall. www.plowingmatch.org/ home-2015

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Dairy farmer’s election signs ‘skunked’

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Finch dairy farmer Lianne Acres-Hanna discovered this mess at the end of her driveway, Sept. 29. Zandbergen photo

McGimpsey and Dollard, she said that a number of McGimpsey signs have been disappearing lately. The vandalism at her own place “didn’t surprise me,� she said. Contacted by The AgriNews, McGimpsey offered that the perpetrator “was obviously not� from anyone involved with his opponent’s camp in this election. “It’s probably somebody who just doesn’t like me.� He would “disassociate himself� from any supporter who might pull a similar stunt against any other candidate’s sign, he added. So far, about eight of McGimpsey’s election signs have also disappeared from front lawns and roadsides during the campaign, he said, expressing frustration at the trend in the Finch and Crysler area. He suggested he’s looking into setting up a reward for information leading to an arrest, but hasn’t settled on how to go about that. Signs stolen from individuals’ front lawns also

involve “an element of trespassing,� he pointed out. “I feel a little violated for the people’s properties they went onto.� He admitted a reluctance to going public with the issue. “I didn’t want to be that guy standing there with a missing sign.� Still, each bigger sign costs $30 to replace, he said. As for the unique form of mischief at AcresHanna’s place, he described it as “insulting.� Only half-jokingly, the deputy mayor suggested that somebody in the community might have noticed a whiff of skunk coming off an acquaintance or relative late Sunday or early Monday morning. “Anybody who handles a skunk, that’s got to leave some sort of trace,� he exclaimed. Vandalism of election signs has also cropped up south of the township border, where there have been reports of South Stormont Deputy Mayor Tammy Hart markers being defaced.

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mal judged overall Reserve Champion Heifer, finishing second only to senior Kelly Somerville, who had Champion Heifer. Laura Burrell came second in Junior Showmanship. First and second in Novice Showmanship were respectively captured by Chiara Farina and Caitlin Begg.

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Champion Bull and “Donovandale Broker D� named Champion Simmental Bull. Dylan Foley (Foley Simmentals) of Kinburn had the Reserve Champion Simmental Bull, “DYLN Buckshot.� Angus  Ross Giles (Fusion Livestock) of Metcalfe placed twice in the winner’s circle, with “Fusion Bedrock� named Reserve Angus Bull, and “EF Sandra 19Z� picked as Champion Female. Champion Angus Bull: “Rocky,� Tyler Fulton, Pakenham. Champion Heifer Calf: “Hawthorne Bonnie,� Barry Stewart, Inkerman Station. Reserve Champion Female: “Sunset Acres on Upper Glen Black Bird,� Rob Faubert ( Sunset Acres) Kemptville.

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Fun and games at South Mountain Fair

From left, Kevin Barkley and Tyler Hoy complete a skill-testing obstacle in the Farmers’ Olympics, which was won by another team that included Quentin St-Marseille, Vicky Johnstone and Devin Johnstone (not shown). Siblings Terrance Mudde, 7, and Olivia Mudde, 10, won the Junior Farmers’ version of the Olympics. And the ever-popular greasy pig contest featured slightly larger, faster porkers this year, as there was a bit of a shortage of available piglets in the area. Participating kids attempted to be the first to grab a hog and touch down the animal’s front feet into the hoola-hoop circle.

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Oxford Station’s Suzie Roy, 13, took particular delight in her mother Amy Roy’s screams on the ‘Surf’s Up’ ride at the South Mountain Fair.

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