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Harvest is here, what is your next seed?

Harvest season has arrived despite torrential rains and then a heat wave in September. Seen here is spring wheat coming off the field. With preparations being made for the looming winter season ahead, seed decisions are on everyone’s mind. Read about some of the latest in seed technology inside.

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Crop Report by Candice Vetter AgriNews Staff Writer UELPH – CroP yiELds in ontario arE avEraGE, rEPorts Kristy dEnEttE,

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The information Denette has states that throughout the province winter wheat harvest is complete, with average yields and good quality. Soy is also showing an average yield and good quality, although in Eastern Ontario the exceptionally wet weather for most of the summer has resulted in increasing mould on crops in the field, but the recent three-week hot and dry spell has been helpful to ripening. Corn has also been helped along by the increased heat units and quality in the province is generally good. Growth stages are variable dependent on local conditions, and harvest dates are expected to be well into October. Forage crops in Eastern and Northern Ontario have had second cuts completed, with third cuts started in Southwestern Ontario. Closer to home independent Winchester agronomist Gilles Quesnel added some details. He told AgriNews in a telephone interview that while both corn and soy are at least two weeks behind in maturity, this year’s heat units are pretty much on par with the 30-year average. The problem is that most fields were seeded 1 ½ to two weeks later than usual, and wet weather produced lots of flooding in fields. Corn responds more to heat, said Quesnel, and in June, July and August there were periods of cold nights as low as 10 C, and in early September as low as 5 C, which slows down growth for about three days. “There were 50 to 60 heat units early in the season, the first week of May,” he said, “when there were hardly any crops in yet, then soil stayed wet and saturated, meaning the soil stayed cold.” The recent heat wave was a welcome change. “This heat is worth a lot of money for crop maturity,” Quesnel said. Regarding the white mould being found in fields, particularly soy, he said that while farmers may lose a few bushels, the dry weather in the latter part of September prevented many secondary infections. “There are pockets where beans have collapsed, but they’re a lot smaller than if it had stayed wet.”

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Another issue this year is Western Bean Cutworm. This moth lays eggs on the corn plant, then the larvae burrows to the cob where it eats away, leaving a wound. The wound then allows entry of mould or other fungi. Early fall morning fog and dampness contributes, which can increase the incidence of vomitoxin. This year in Eastern Ontario, OMAFRA’s traps caught a higher number of these moths than in any previous year. “It’s not a disaster,” said Quesnel,

“but in some fields there will be more infestation.” But again, heat and dryness helped considerably. “When the plants get very dry they will shut down prematurely, but that is a good thing as far as infestation goes.” Finally, regarding corn the intense rains this summer have caused soil in some areas to be denitrified, which is when nitrogen escapes into the air, or leached, which is when soil nutrients are washed away. This can reduce corn yields.

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What’s new in seed technology for three local leaders by Kalynn Sawyer Helmer AgriNews Staff Writer NTARIO — As hARvesT seAsON

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dekalb This year marks the release of a lot of new hybrids to choose from as well as additional products to ensure the best potential of each field. Sean Cochrane, agronomist with Dekalb (Monsanto), is looking forward to the release of the Nematicide product NemaStrike. Currently, the product is only available in the United States but is in the approval process for Canada. Field trials will begin next year and research trials have been approved already. Cochrane estimated the product to be available by 2019 “pending approval.” Some nematodes are beneficial for soil health but the nematicide will target parasitic nematodes. “This is a totally new concept and has had very positive reviews in the U.S.,” said Cochrane. “NemaStrike Technology will provide broad-spectrum control of plant parasitic nematodes and consistent yield protection performance in corn and soybeans,” explains a Monsanto news release. For Canadian field trials, Monsanto will look for fields with nematodes in both corn and soybean and document levels of nematode pressure. Until then, Monsanto has a few options to help improve yields and deal with parasites and disease. “Quickroots and Jumpstart are both biologicals that increase the uptake of nutrient,” said Cochrane. The quicker start with a larger root base will help defend against early season diseases. If crop can get started quicker, it may be easier for them to defend themselves. When choosing biologicals, Cochrane encourages buyers to ask, “does the supplier know the exact fit [soil compositions and timing] for those biologicals.” What is more important than any of these products is the genetics. For corn, Monsanto has introduced the Hyptera trait into all of their genetics as it is proven to be strong against problems like western bean cutworm. “We are most interested in advancing yields for farmers using genetics,” explained Cochrane. “We are always bringing forward new genetics. Our access [to traits and new technology] and distribution is one of the largest in the world. Drainage and liming are the most important decisions to make in the farm whereas genetics is third on that list in terms of the highest return on your investment. So our focus is on genetics and then all of these other traits and products are just the insurance package. Seven new hybrids of corn were introduced this year for Monsanto and Cochrane recommends mitigating risk by plant 20 per cent of all acres over, 60 per cent in the average and 20 per cent under. pioneer Scott Fife, Independent Sales

The AgriNews October, 2017 Page 3 Representative and agronomist for Pioneer, agreed that in order to manage risk, three to four varieties should be planted on the average field. “Every variety has a weakness, even the best, so if you spread your risk out, chances are you won’t get hurt,” said Fife. With the drastically different seasons between 2016 and 2017, Fife explained the importance of producing varieties that perform well despite any conditions. As such this season has been the largest launch of new products from Pioneer that Eastern Canada has ever seen.The seven new varieties allow “more for farmers to choose from than in previous years.” Big this year is Roundup Ready 2 Xtend, a dicamba resistant soybean variety. “It’s good to have another option for farmers. We don’t have too many resistant weed issues here yet, I’m sure we will [eventually] but this means it will be available before it becomes a huge problem,” said Fife. “We know in Western Ontario they already have fleabane and giant ragweed. Soon enough that will be a problem and this will be another tool to fight that.” On the corn side, Pioneer has a few new varieties of the AQUAmax. Each year is about pushing for more efficient breeding that will result in good yields, stand and disease tolerance, explained Fife. With almost each variety there is a nonGMO version. The popular P9188AM has a non-GMo option this year, P9188, and P9608 has a non-GMO right off the bat. Fife said these options were crucial to offer as there is a premium offered for nonGMO, from Ingredion Canada Inc. located in Cardinal. Other than the genetic technology, Pioneer, along with other companies, has Lumivia seed treatment. The treatment is not a neonic and offers the “same protection without the paperwork.” Fife encourages finding the right seed with the help of the sales rep. “With Pioneer we talk about the right product for the right acre. Which varieties are best for each situation and we take a lot of care to do it properly.” dedell At DeDell, the focus has been put on research and development said VicePresident Will Trudell. “We are introducing four new hybrids in addition to the six new from last year. Having 10 in two years is pretty incredible.” The four new products aim to cover some gaps in maturity. In order to further their research and focus on genetics, DeDell hired a full-time corn breeder two and a half years ago to pump out high-performing genetics. Prior to that was the addition of a researcher and now there is the addition of a new sales manager. DeDell produces no GMO products and focuses on conventionals and organics. “As a company we are strictly non-GMO. We feel that the trend is growing and there is more openness towards it.” The company has 36 different hybrids to offer. “Going conventional is not more difficult but it takes a different mindset. You need to do your homework and so there is some more thinking to it but there is also more reward – lower seed costs and premium markets.” DeDell’s strength comes from the base genetics and they can therefore be a leader in organic technology. “The reason we are able to compete in organics is because of our strong genetics,” said Trudell. While there are some benefits to seed treatments, “there is no replacement for the genetics. Treatments are more of a silver bullet.” Trudell suggests farmers experiment on the fields and cautions not to buy treatments if the genetics can do the job.

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Congratulations go out to Dundas County’s Jacqueline Kelly-Pemberton and to Arnprior’s Debra Pretty-Straathoff for their recent elections as Ontario Federation of Agriculture Zone Directors. Well known throughout Eastern Ontario as former president of the Dundas County Federation, Jackie becomes Zone 11 Director for the first time, representing Dundas, Frontenac, Grenville and Leeds. Deb has recaptured the directorship of Zone 8, representing Arnprior, Lanark, Ottawa and Renfrew. These were the only zone elections held by the OFA in 2017. Results will be ratified Nov. 22 at the OFA annual meeting in Toronto; terms are for three years. Votes were collected by snail mail, online, and over the phone. Ballots could also be turned at regional candidate meetings. Deb resisted challenger Andrea McCoy-Naperstkow to return to the position she’s held for several years, along with other leadership roles in the federation; Jackie toppled sitting Zone 11 Director Eleanor Renaud to take on the position. A nod to the defeated candidates: Both are highly accomplished agricultural champions we’re sure will go on to other contributions. As for the election winners, there are no other farm activists in Ontario more committed to the cause. Married to a dairy farmer, Debra has served agricultural organizations at all levels for more than 20 years, including previously as OFA vice-president and executive member of the board. She has been a local dairy educator, chair of the local Agri-Food Education Committee, and earned an Award of Merit for outstanding contributions. Partner with her cash-cropping husband, Jackie made her reputation in rural environmental issues as much as in pure agriculture. Former Environmental Manager at Parmalat, Winchester, and member of the Raisin-South Nation Source Water Protection Committee, she tends to be involved in most important Eastern Ontario agricultural causes. During the campaign, Jackie underlined apparent voter apathy, noting that candidate meetings weren’t as well attended as she would have liked to see. We’re sure that Jackie will work with Debra to shake up that complacency over the next three years.

Underground undies Seeing that we’re from small “câ€? conservative Eastern Ontario, we tend to blush when we come across undergarments exposed in public‌ and at the International Plowing Match at Walton, of all places. Yes, a delicate crop of a conspicuously different kind was on full public view at the 2017 IPM, in a booth sponsored by the normally shy Ontario Horticultural Association, no less. Underwear‌ panties! They came in all shapes and sizes, various colours and conditions, pinned to a display board by members of OHA District 8. The undies shared a few things in common: They were almost all of the female variety, they were tattered and soiled almost beyond recognition, and they were all made of 100 per cent cotton. We were shocked! But it was all in the name of science. Over the past several weeks, District 8 has sponsored a “Soil Your Undies Challengeâ€? as a means of assessing soil health in the district and comparing it from garden to garden. Participants didn’t even have to give up a pair of their own skivvies‌ they came in kits complete with instructions and marking flags. Each kit actually contained three pairs of tighties, three baggies, three flags and three recipe cards. Three recipe cards! They were used to record details of the experiment sponsored by the Soil Conservation Council of Canada and by the Innovative Farmers Association of Ontario on grounds that healthy soil is full of living organisms that’ll devour natural fabric in only a few months. The underwear was “plantedâ€? six inches deep by June 1 and not to be dug Continued on page 9

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What with farm consolidation and other factors, the Russell County Cattlemen’s Association isn’t what it used to be. With only a half dozen active members, the association is about half the size it was 20 years ago‌ and some members no longer own herds. But that doesn’t stop the RCCA from coming together for one big annual event, a time to hit the road and see some agricultural sites, to reminisce and to trade barbs with other long-time members. It’s the county cattlemen’s bus trip to the International Plowing Match with stops along the way; the dining is in style and the accommodations are high end. My travelling companion, the Glengarry Bootmaker, and myself were pleased to be invited to take part in the 2017 tour Sept. 20-22, with the 100th edition of the IPM at Walton near London our final destination. Issuing the invitation was Sharen Armstrong, president of the Ottawa Carleton Plowmen’s Association, who has been on board the past several RCCA bus trips, a ritual which began about a decade ago, explained association secretary Val Trudeau. With departure and arrival at his place on Rockdale Road north of Vars, Val collected a mere $240 per person to cover cost of the Leduc coach and two nights’ accommodation in London’s posh Best Western Lamplighter Inn. The 50 passengers were also treated to a full complimentary welcome-aboard breakfast in Belleville on the first day. While we did pay individually for other meals and for admission into the IPM, there’s no way you could get a cheaper three-day tour from Eastern Ontario to an IPM at the west end of the province. This trip invite came at exactly the right time for me. As General Manager of the Ottawa Valley Farm Show for 17 years until I resigned in the spring, I was used to travelling to IPMs and other shows and fairs in Canada and the United States. on the tab of my

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by Tom Van Dusen employer, the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association. With that perk gone, I needed to get my fix in some other way‌ then along came the Russell Cattlemen with their next-best-thing-to-free package, made possible in part by a professional development grant from the Ontario Cattlemen’s Association. We arrived at Val’s farm and horse boarding barn in the dark, in plenty of time for the 6:30 a.m. departure. Rural residents will recall Val as the producer largely responsible for giving Scottish Highland Cattle a profile in Eastern Ontario. At one point, he and partner Stephan Laplante had some 120 head slowing traffic on Rockdale as rubberneckers stretched for a closer look at the shaggy beasts. In the 1990s for seven years, as described in his memoirs I Woke up with the General Too, former CFRA Radio personality Ken “The Generalâ€? Grant became a “cattle baronâ€?, partnering with Val to raise “really weird looking cows with wide horns, a very shabby coat, but small in stature.â€? The experience helped give The General a very positive feeling about agriculture: “I came away with a great education, a respect and a deep appreciation for those who are the breeders, producers and growers of our country. Hard work, dedication and a love of our land is what drives them.â€? At one point, Val recalled during the trip, he had a Highland with curly horns that measured seven feet from end to end with which the animal could scratch an itch on his hind hoof. It was almost – but not quite – good enough for inclusion in the Guinness Book of World Records. Continued on page 9

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OVSGA awards 1st annual scholarship by Kalynn Sawyer Helmer AgriNews Staff Writer arP – at tHE carP Fair on Fri., sEPt. 22, tHE ottawa VaLLEy sEEd GrowErs association (oVsGa), awardEd tHEir First-EVEr scHoLarsHiP to KatHEryn stanton oF PaKEnHam. tHE contEst Had 18 aPPLicants sUbmit Essays and arLEnE ross, oVsGa sEcrEtary-trEasUrEr,

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she knows agriculture is her passion and believes she may pursue the management and marketing side of the industry. Her family farm is a beef and cash crop production in Pakenham. Stanton cannot foresee if she will go back to the family farm but knows she aims to work in the Ottawa Valley. Stanton heard about the scholarship through a co-worker at her summer placement with P.T. Sullivan Agro Inc. in Kinburn, as an agronomy assistant. “I would like to thank the huge generosity of the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association in their work to move forward the next generations of agriculture. I’d also like to thank my 4-H leaders who helped me realize my passions and help me achieve what I have so far,” said Stanton. The scholarship totalled $2,500 to be used for a student in their second year of study. Ross said the OVSGA looks forward to continuing this new found tradition in the years to come.

The past, present and future

From left, Arlene Ross - Interim manager, Ottawa Valley Farm Show, Barry Dean - Director, Barb Vance - committee member, Keith Lackey - OVSGA past president, Kathryn Stanton and Dave Blair - OVSGA President. Blair presented Stanton with a scholarship cheque for $2,500 at the Carp Fair on Fri., Sept. 22. The group posed with the donated OVSGA truck from beancars.ca owned by Keith Bean. The vehicle is provided for six months for promotion and use. This is the second year Bean has graciously donated a vehicle. Sawyer Helmer photo

Open call for research proposals

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2018. Investment in research is a long-term strategic initiative of the GFO. In the 2016-2017 year, Grain Farmers of Ontario supported 68 research projects across the province. “Grain Farmers of Ontario is proud to provide funding for research projects that address the present and future needs of our farmermembers,” says Dr. Josh Cowan, GFO Manager of Research and Innovation. “Last year, Grain Farmers of Ontario invested $1.7-million into new and ongoing research projects with every

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$1 invested by the organization being matched with $3.45 from government and industry funding sources, which is a total value of $7.6-million.” The 2018 call for research proposals will target projects addressing four priority research areas: Agronomy and Production; Weed, Disease & Insect Pests; Breeding & Genetics, and Crop Utilization & Quality. There is an emphasis this year on pesticide resistance management and coping with breakdown of resistance, and the management of grain corn ear mould incidence and reducing the occurrence of vomitoxin (DON). “We look forward to seeing what research projects

come forward this year,” says Cowan. “These research projects create value for our farmer-members and their cropping systems.” To help prospective researchers properly complete their 2018 research proposals, an information session through videoconferencing was scheduled for Wed., Oct.4 at 1:30 p.m. EST. Interested researchers must submit the application form found at gfo.ca/research. Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. EST on Nov. 24, 2017. Should researchers have any questions or to discuss their research proposals, contact Natalie DiMeo at GFO at 519-767-4138 or ndimeo@gfo.ca.

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First full-time De Dell Seeds sales manager – Neil Batchelor

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OTTAWA VAlley fARm shOW. There are many aspects of choosing forages to showcase: • Matching article to class type: Before judging any class, most judges will quickly graze over all the samples within the class to ensure all articles are grouped properly. Fortunately for the judge, finding articles that do not meet the class criteria like dry hay in a haylage class is a very easy way to shrink ly The

Jakob Vogel with Junior Farmers

The StormontGlengarry Junior Farmers were busy hosts for children at the “old-fashioned family fun” event at the September celebration of the village of Avonmore’s 175th anniversary. Jakob Vogel is seen here assisting a child with instructions to operate a go-kart, one of the many activities for the children.

the class making their the decision options smaller. Unfortunately for the shower, the time taken to select and prepare the sample was all for not. • General Appearance: Colour of the forage is a great tell for overall quality. Of course, the colour judges look for varies depending on forage type. Regardless of the forages, judges look for a “fresh” appearance. Green for hay and haylage and a yellow colour for corn silage is best. Avoid off colours such as grey, black, and orange in the case of corn silage. • Smell: For this section, judges are looking for very different things depending on the forage type. For dry hay, they are looking for fresh-smelling feed with no dust or moulds that can make the hay difficult to pull apart and smell musty. For haylage and corn silage, they want to make sure that the smell of proper fermentation is present. If the forage was preserved with too high of moisture, they will end up with a butyric smell rather than a proper acetic smell. There are multiple other important points that must be taken into account, such as; texture, length of chop, processing and fibre quality. All of which makes a good season worth entering into the local forage show.

bringing the finest nonGMO and organic corn seed to growers everywhere. Batchelor has been in agriculture sales and sales management for more than 20 years, starting off in Southern Alberta after an 11-year career in aviation and meteorology. He has been in both growerdirect and regional management roles across Canada and has a well-

developed network and a deep agronomic understanding of the challenges faced by growers in both East and West. He is by nature a business builder, and will be pioneering the expansion of De Dell’s business as the demand for non-GMOsourced products continues to rise. In addition, Batchelor is a certified crop advisor (Ontario), a father of four,

and husband to Shirley for the last 35 years – a decision he counts among his wisest and best. The management at De Dell Seeds encourages you to contact Neil with any sales-related questions, or any time you want to chat about trends in agriculture, ag marketing, or agronomic issues. He can be reached through the Melbourne office at 519-264-CORN

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Finch Feed & Seed store owner Paul Oosterhof feeds a stalk of corn into the wood chipper to break it down for the moisture test. Joe Krol (not in photo), a farmer out of Berwick, brought in the sample. At left is Paul Wight, a representative from Chr. Hansen who was on hand assisting for the day as well.

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Waiting for the samples

From left, Finch Feed & Seed store owner Paul Oosterhof stands with Purina Feed Consultant Mikayla Morden, Maizex Territory Agronomist Leigh Hudson, and customer Adam Crites. Crites brought a sample of corn intended for silage from his farm to be tested at the feed store. Using the equipment behind them, employees are able to test the moisture of the corn sample, and advise farmers if the corn is ready to be taken off. O’Donohue photos

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Purina Feed Consultant Mikayla Morden prepares another sample for the moisture test. This sample was initially brought to the store in the form of whole stalks. The stalks were shredded through a wood chipper, and the by-product of this was placed into a Koster moisture tester to be dried down. Morden weighs the sample carefully before beginning the process. Two Koster moisture testers were hard at work to determine the moisture level of the silage samples. On average, the machines take 30 minutes to dry down the sample and get an accurate reading. Purina Feed Consultant Mikayla Morden advised that of the farmers who had samples tested that day (Sept. 22) most were still a week away from being ready to harvest.

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ment, Map Manager. Doug Baker of Quality Seeds discussed the importance of cover crops on soil health, and there were several forage crops on display, including alfalfa, radish and several clovers, which had been second cut. In the afternoon, speaker Chad Colby, of Illinois, talked to the crowd about

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various technologies and software programs which can work with aerial photography to illuminate problems in fields, such as uneven seeding or fertilizer, or changes in soil pH. He demonstrated a drone which streams data back in real time, and explained he used an iPad to run through its data, taking about 15 minutes, which he said should be the maximum time it takes, and warned that systems requiring extensive periods of data analysis are often too late. Regarding drones he cautioned that farmers considering buying one should do their research and get as up-to-date a model as possible, but that there wasn’t a lot of difference between drones which cost $12,000 and ones which cost $80,000. He also warned that drone users are sharing air space and must be aware of air transport regulations. Currently DJI has 90 per cent of the market, according to Colby, so he strongly suspects it will remain the market leader and edge out Continued on page 43

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Tax proposals about fairness by William Francis Morneau Minister of Finance, Government of Canada TTAWA – Our

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In our last budget, we recognized the agri-food sector as one of the most important for Canada’s economy, setting an ambitious goal to increase agri-food exports to $75-billion by 2025. We also allocated millions to agricultural research and more value-added processing and defended Canada’s agrifood sectors internationally by restoring canola access and strengthening trade with Europe. We want to see farm families succeed. Now, much has been said about our proposed

tax changes involving private corporations. I want to reassure Canada’s farm families that this isn’t about you. We are committed to the middle class, including hardworking middle-class small business owners, farmers and fishers. What we are trying to address is the fact that a select few are using incorporation solely to gain an unfair personal tax advantage. Hardworking small business owners, including family farmers, are not the focus of these changes. On income sprinkling, we will continue to support family farms where we know everyone pitches in. Using incorporation to shift income to family members who make no contribution to the business in order to gain a tax advantage is what we want to address.

Underground Continued from page 4 up until the end of August. Samples were to be returned by Sept. 6. Not only will the experiment be on display at the IPM, but it’ll be the subject of various presentations throughout the fall. No doubt residents of various communities will be anxious to see

Family farms where people do legitimate work will not be affected by our proposals. On passive investment, we understand that many farm businesses use these accounts to save funds for a rainy day or to purchase equipment or land. We will make sure these activities are not affected — period. For those who earn more than $150,000 and are using corporations to build unlimited, tax-sheltered personal savings accounts over and above RRSP and TFSA limits, we are proposing to change the rules in order to level the playing field. That is because some are creating accounts in the multimillions, far beyond any Canadian’s RRSP limit. That said, I know many Canadians have used these accounts to save for retire-

how well their particular soils shredded the underthings. The undies experiment seems to be gaining traction among agricultural groups across North America, making it a newsworthy event. Sadly, in the heat of the moment, we forgot to ask the most important question: “Why use underwear and not just cotton rags?”

ment, and did so legally, under the existing rules. That is why we will not go back in time to affect people’s nest eggs in any way, including investment income from those savings. Our proposals will apply only on a go-forward basis. Lastly, I’ve heard from farmers concerned that our proposals could negatively affect the transfer of farms to the next generation. Let me assure you that this is not our intent. We recognize the importance of maintaining family farms. In fact, in these consultations we are asking Canadians for their views on how to better accommodate family transfers. We do, however, propose

On tour Continued from page 4 We were off via Highways 417 and 7 to Perth to pick up some of our trip participants, down to Belleville for that breakfast I mentioned, then to a rest stop at Cambridge. A side trip to Chatham to visit DuPont Pioneer had to be cancelled due to timing issues. Upon arrival, there was a

to prevent the use of complex transactions designed to circumvent existing rules restricting the conversion of income (dividends) to capital gains. These are sophisticated transactions — it is not simply the transfer of family farms from one generation to the next. We remain committed to supporting young farmers by maintaining the tax exemption on intergenerational transfers and the $1-million lifetime capital gains exemption. In all of this, let me reiterate that this is a consultation period, and that we are in listening mode. If you think these proposals inadvertently affect middle class farm families, we want to hear from

you. As we look to next steps, we are committed to the principle of tax fairness for the middle class. By addressing a system that disproportionately benefits the wealthy, and asking them to pay their fair share, we are keeping taxes low for the middle class and small business and helping those who need it most. I know you work hard. I know you pay your taxes and you follow the rules. And if you are a middle class family working hard to grow your business and leave something for the next generation, let me assure you that you are not the focus of our changes. I look forward to working with you on making sure we get them right.

soothing dunk in the Lamplighter’s luxurious hot tub and pool, and dinner at the local Mandarin. The next day, it was off to the IPM which the Bootmaker and I found to be among the most enjoyable Ontario Plowmen gatherings we’ve ever attended. There was everything from jousting knights in shining armor, to a high-profile band with local connections called The Mudmen. Oh, yea!... there were agri-

cultural attractions too. On the return trip Friday, there were the compulsory stops for Eastern Ontario tours at Picard’s Peanuts, St. Jacob’s, and the Crossroads Restaurant, Elmira, as well as a stop at RJM Martin beef farm to take a look at the new barn. We had a onehour pit stop at Shorelines Casino, Belleville, than on home via Perth. We may have found a new bus tour to call our own!

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New OFA directors announced for Zone 8 and 11

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Pretty-Straathof has been elected in Zone 8 representing the region of Arnprior, Lanark, Ottawa & Renfrew. Kelly-Pemberton has been elected in Zone 11 representing the region of Dundas, Frontenac, Grenville & Leeds. The OFA thanked all members and candidates for their active involvement in OFA and the

election process. The three-year term for Pretty-Straathof and Kelly-Pemberton will begin immediately after the Annual General Meeting in November. “Congratulations to Pretty-Straathof and Kelly-Pemberton and our sincere thanks to Eleanor Renaud and Andrea McCoy-Naperstkow who showed a real commitment to OFA through their willingness to serve in a leadership position in agriculture. This is admirable and appreciated,� wrote the OFA. Nominations for the Director at Large position will open on Oct. 15 and close on Nov. 6. A new Director-at-Large (current incumbent is Peggy Brekveld) will be elected at the AGM. The successful candidate will also begin his/her threeyear term immediately after the AGM.

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Ontario MPPs announce co-sponsored Private Member’s Bill, Organic Products Act

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ONTARIO. According to a release from the Organic Council of Ontario, the Canada Organic Regime is only enforced for products that carry the Canada Organic Logo and those that are exported outside of Ontario, and is not enforced for products labelled “organic� and sold within the province. Five other provinces have adopted regulations to address the need for better oversight of organic claims and ensure consumers and organic farmers are protected. The bill was developed in partnership with the

OCO, which is the association for organic businesses in Ontario. According to OCO President Tom Manley, the bill does more than just address labelling concerns. “Consumer demand for local organic is huge. Ontario has a $1.4-billion dollar organic market – the

largest in Canada,� says Manley. “Provincial regulation would protect businesses that already certify, and provide an opportunity for Ontario to support increased production so we can meet more of that demand right here at home.� If passed, the legislation will set in place a legal

framework to close the regulation gap in Ontario. OCO sees this bill as the beginning of a process that will allow all farmers and members of the organic value chain to contribute to the contents of the final regulation. Continued on page 13

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The latest on NAFTA by Candice Vetter AgriNews Staff Writer ew yorK – prIme mINISter JuStIN trudeau INSISted

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Negotiations for rewriting the North American Free Trade Agreement are underway, and the Canadian government has demanded chapters on gender equality, Indigenous rights, and labour protections as Canada’s priorities for a new NAFTA.

The agenda items of most concern to Canadian farmers include beef imports/exports; poultry, pork and dairy marketing boards; and all forms of supply management. One of the issues with dairy products is that American farmers are producing over a billion more kilograms of milk each year, and their processing industry can’t keep up. In addition, without supply management, United States milk processors can drop milk producers with almost no warning, obviously a problem for dairy farmers who have invested millions of dollars in barns, equipment and cattle, then suddenly find themselves without a mar-

ket for their milk. So it is not a surprise that some American dairy farmers are speaking up in support of a Canadian-style supply management program for their own industry. However, they are in the minority, and are not supported by their national milk lobby or government. Here in Canada some farmers are not in favour of keeping supply management as it is, including in the beef and grain sectors, and fear that the government’s desire to please the dairy sector will result in losses for their sectors. The negotiations are expected to take months, but it is important that they be concluded before either the U.S. mid-term elections or the Mexican elections next year.

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America in 2002. Since its arrival, it has killed tens of millions of ash trees. As part of control efforts, these 1mm non-stinging wasps have been released within a controlled area on one of SNC’s properties along Highway 138, near Moose Creek. Wasps are released every two weeks and work to combat the spread of EAB; one type of wasp is known to go after the borer eggs and the other the larvae. Both types have a high affinity for the invader. Two Creeks Conservation Area along Highway 2 near Iroquois, will serve as an additional release point next year. For more details, visit nation.on.ca

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Valley Bio lineup for Fall 2017

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TTAwA – VALLEy biO LiMiTED is A REgisTERED sEED EsTAbLishMEnT nEsTLED in ThE OTTAwA VALLEy On ThE shOREs OF MusKRAT LAKE. As sECAn MEMbERs, ThEy OFFER ACCEss TO LEADing VARiETiEs OF bARLEy, OATs, AnD sOybEAns AnD ARE pROuD TO suppORT 4-h ThROugh sECAn’s gROw A LEADER pROgRAM EACh yEAR. This yEAR FOR EACh uniT OF RR2y/RR2X sOybEAn sEED ORDERED bETwEEn OCT. 9 TO 16, sECAn wiLL DOnATE $1 TO 4-h. New this year, Valley Bio added an array of variety trial plot research, evalu-

ating the local potential of spring cereals (wheat, oats, barley), over 40 varieties of soybeans, industrial hemp and fall/winter cereals; the results will be shared soon.  Construction is currently underway on an addition to house a new state-of-theart batch seed treatment system, enabling customized seed treatment application on all crop types. New storage and processing upgrades have also been added to improve quality, efficiency and productivity. Doors were opened to the public Sept. 5 to tour the variety trials and facility upgrades, and to talk about Valley Bio’s

most notable crop, Industrial Hemp. With close to 100 in attendance from Ontario, Quebec, the Maritimes and the United States, the day was an overwhelming success. As active leaders in developing the hemp market in Eastern Canada and North America, Valley Bio takes pride in offering the best possible seed genetics and value added processing options for

customers, both near and far. It is for this reason that Valley Bio helped create UniSeeds Inc., a hemp seed genetics and marketing business, now owned in partnership with Centre Criblage Marc Bercier and Cerela Inc. As a new generation in the seed business, they are carving out a niche market, and hope that both UniSeeds and Valley Bio Limited will soon be household names.

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production expert in forage systems. Berthiaume obtained his BSc in agricultural economics from Laval University, and his MSc and PhD. in animal science from the University of Guelph. From 1989 to 2012, Robert was a member of the nutrition team at the Dairy & Swine research centre (AAC) in Lennoxville, Que. From 2012 to 2017, Robert joined the R&D department at Valacta as dairy production expert in forage systems. Robert retired in July 2012 and does consulting work. Books of 10 tickets are available to treat customers, or staff. Registration deadline is Dec. 8. Registrations will be accepted at the door, but may not include the hot lunch. Registration is available by phone or mail.

VISA and MasterCard accepted by phone. Please make cheques payable to the Ontario Forage Council. Tradeshow and sponsorship opportunities are still available for both days of this conference. Spaces will fill quickly, so don’t hesitate. Forage Focus is an excellent opportunity to advertise your business to your target audience. For more information on sponsorship/tradeshow opportunities, visit www.ontarioforagecouncil.com/programs/foragefocus, or to register contact: Ontario Forage Council, Ray Robertson, Manager, or Patricia Ellingwood, Executive Assistant, (519) 986-1484, or 1-877-892-8663; or PO Box 463, Markdale, Ont., N0C 1H0; email: support@ontarioforagecouncil.com.

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ues, we are confident in projecting the rate of increase in the value of farmland and buildings will begin to lose steam in 2017 and going into 2018,” he said. “As farm asset values are closely tied to farm debt, we also project a slower increase in the level of farm debt.” Gervais cautions that

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the 916 mm (36 inches) of rainfall recorded as of Sept. 18 at the farm property where the couple lives in Ramsay Ward near Clayton. Based on weather maps prepared by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Science and Technology Branch for the period April 1 to Sept. 17, much of Lanark County received at least 725 mm in accumulated precipitation with some areas like where the Cochrans reside seeing in excess of 800 mm (more than 2.6 ft.). “We missed the last big rain (in early August) or it would be looking incredibly worse,� Brenda mentioned. Many areas of the province, according to the

maps, have received more than 180 mm more rain than in an average year. In Lanark County and the immediate surrounding area – part of Carleton and part of Leeds, “the percentage of average precipitation map shows that we have received between 150 per cent and 200 per cent of our average rainfall,â€? Deb Knapton, Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) member services representative for Lanark, Renfrew, Arnprior and Ottawa, stated in an email. â€œI have been watching this map and it was over 200 per cent for most of the summer.â€? In addition to all the rain, the Cochrans received anoth-

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Record rainfall challenges Continued from page 17 200 acres of crop…,” Brenda related. “You can see a curve in one field from where the beans are maturing that weren’t affected by the hail.” The overall impact of the inclement weather this spring and summer for the Mississippi Mills farmers who grow soybeans, wheat, barley, fall rye and buckwheat won’t likely be known until the harvest is over. And with the planting starting three weeks later than usual, the harvesting is being delayed an equivalent amount of time. “You plant late, you harvest late,” Brenda stated. Of the harvesting that had taken place as of midSeptember, one of “the hardest parts,” according to Brenda, is the fact that the plants are fairly green, “which is really slowing down” the process due to the combine getting plugged up on an ongoing basis. Another challenge this year has been navigating the wet fields with equipment. “That was a huge issue and made crop management nearly impossible,” she explained, “as we couldn’t get on the fields at the right times with the sprayer. When he did get on, Adam often got stuck to the point that more equipment had to come into the field to help pull him out. The same happened earlier in the season while trying to plant seed into poor conditions.” Also a concern that Brenda has heard from other soybean growers due to the wet conditions this year is of white mould forming on the plants. “We won’t know until we get into the harvesting the extent of it,” she said. “We have seen it on a few plants but we will know better when we have harvested.”

In terms of crop yields, Brenda says some fields are okay and some are poor. “It all depends on the field and how much rain it got,” she noted. Although Brenda says this year has been personally “incredibly” stressful and challenging, she is quick to point out that there are other farmers in Lanark County “that are seeing disastrous crops.” “Things are certainly difficult this year, but there are many farmers who will fair out much worse than us once all crops are off,” she highlighted. “…We know local farmers who never got their crops in the ground and others who have complete losses on some land – we’re not the worst out there.” The Cochrans do have crop insurance but have not yet submitted any claims for this year. Even if they do make a claim, Brenda doesn’t expect to receive much assistance due to the fact that it is based on a five-year average. “When you have two bad years in a row, your average plummets,” she stated. A common refrain Brenda is hearing from farmers is that 2017 was a year to “minimize losses rather than maximize profits.” “The profits simply won’t be there but we want to keep our losses as low as possible,” she remarked. Brenda is a member of the Mississippi Mills Agricultural Sub-Committee. The advisory committee has put forward a motion to Mississippi Mills Council calling on council to send a letter to the Minister of Agriculture “requesting further support and resources for Agricultural businesses impacted by the excessive rain of 2017.” The resolution

www.agrinews.ca was on the agenda for the regular meeting of council on Sept. 19. Likewise, at the Sept. 6 regular meeting of Lanark County Council, a motion was approved supporting a request by the Lanark Federation of Agriculture (LFA) to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) to assess the “disastrous conditions” brought on by record rainfall across Ontario, particularly in Eastern Ontario, “and prepare to deliver emergency assistance to farmers in the disaster areas.” In the resolution presented by the LFA, it was mentioned that existing risk management mitigation programs “are not expected to adequately cover the expected losses.” Brenda believes the county council motion is

“absolutely necessary.” “I think there are a lot of farmers (in the affected areas) that literally will not be able to pay their bills, mortgages, equipment loans because there’s been two years that have been horrible,” she remarked. Rosemary Kralik, second vice president of the LFA who initiated the resolution, says she did so after the federation received a letter from another farmer in Mississippi Mills “who was in very dire circumstances.” “Our crops are literally rotting in the fields, the earth worms are drowning, there are unseeded acres, and acres we can’t get near to manage weeds, pests, or disease,” stated the correspondence that the farmer says she wrote “as a voice for farmers in the region” and was forwarded on to

OMAFRA by the LFA in mid-July. “Very little first cut hay is done and the hay fields are rotted in the bottom. Feed quality and quantity will be poor and that’s going to impact dairy and beef farmers going forward.” The resolution from the LFA has been sent to other federations in the local area, including Renfrew, Arnprior and Ottawa. “As far as I know, all the federations (contacted) have supported it and municipalities approached by these local federations have supported it,” Kralik stated. Lanark County Warden Bill Dobson says it was “kind of a given” for county council to support affected producers not just local but across Eastern Ontario with the Sept. 6 motion. “Lanark County was

among the hardest hit in Eastern Ontario,” added the reeve of Montague Township. “There’s the old adage – strength in numbers.” Dobson is optimistic that OMAFRA and the provincial government will act on the resolution. “I feel the provincial government…seems to put a lot of importance on Ontario foods, local foods,” he stated. “I am hoping we will have that support. I think we should have some success there.” For Cochran, that optimism is cautious. “I think it is necessary (to move on the motion) but I feel that the government does not see the importance of the agriculture industry,” she said solemnly. “It worries me that it is just not important enough to them.”

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will inspire, inform and introduce new ways of thinking about agriculture. “From production to processing and retail, Canada’s agriculture industry needs the ideas, passion and energy of our young people,� said Michael Hoffort, FCC President and CEO in the

mid-September release. “The future of Canadian agriculture depends on attracting the next generation of young, bright entrepreneurs to careers throughout the industry, as well as helping those already in the industry realize their dreams.� In the coming months,

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pOultRy sen$e COnfeRenCe, taKing OCt. 13 tO 15 at yMCa CaMp CeDaR glen in sCHOMbeRg, Ont. tHis COnfeRenCe Will pRepaRe yOutH ages 18 tO 25 fOR a CaReeR in tHe pOultRy inDustRy. Through guest speakers, case studies, facility tours, and networking with industry leaders and peers, participants will gain practical skills that will assist in running a profitable poultry operation. Participants will learn about succession planning, creating a business plan and farm business management practices, while improving their presentation, teamwork and strategic thinking abilities. “The Poultry Industry Council believes in youth leadership development and when you offer the opportunity to positively impact the poultry sector through the Poultry Sen$e conferplaCe

ence our sector potential becomes limitless,â€? says Keith Robbins, Executive Director, Poultry Industry Council. Guest speakers include: • Clair Doan, Associate Vice President – Commercial Banking – Agriculture, Ontario at National Bank of Canada. Doan will be speaking about the poultry industry. He is a 2016 Nuffield Canada Scholar and has travelled through 14 countries for 15 weeks looking at global food production and in particular around his research topic “Evaluating markets to ensure Canada’s supply management system is efficient and innovative.â€? • Edward Malek, National Operations Specialist, Canadian Food Inspection Agency. A former 4-H member, Malek will be speaking about biosecurity. His responsibilities with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency include providing guidance and operational procedures to

FCC Ignite will feature presentations from Tom Deans, New York Times best-selling author, Martin Latulippe, social entrepreneur and award-winning philanthropist, and bestselling leadership author and Graham Sherman, coowner of Tool Shed Brewing Company, just to name a few. Over the next 20 years, Canadians will have $1-

the inspectorate with the poultry hatchery program, and animal health disease control response with a technical specialty for the disposal of animal carcasses, products, and by-products. • Matt McIntosh, Communications Coordinator, Farm & Food Care. McIntosh will be speaking about “Perceptions of animal welfare and understanding social pressures.â€? McIntosh has a degree in political science from the University of Guelph, with a focus on International Development and agriculture issues. He has worked as a writer for the University of Guelph, as well as for a variety of agriculture news publications. “We are excited to be able to provide this new opportunity to young adults interested in a career in the poultry industry,â€? says Andy McTaggart, Interim Manager, Programming, 4-H Ontario. The registration deadline was Fri., Sept. 29, but there may still be availability to attend. Check online at 4-HOntario.ca/poultry-sen$e. This project was funded in part through Growing Forward 2 (GF2), a federal-provincial territorial initiative. The Agricultural Adaptation Council assists in the delivery of GF2 in Ontario.

trillion dollars passed on to them as inheritance. Award-winning speaker and Globe and Mail bestselling author Dr. Tom Deans will explain how this unprecedented wealth transfer will transform lives, culture, and Canada itself. Deans will participate in all Ignite events. The FCC Ignite events, presented in English, will take place in Kitchener on Wed., Nov. 22; in Edmonton, Jan. 16, 2018; in Winnipeg, Feb. 7, and in Truro, N.S., Feb. 9-10. Another FCC Ignite event, in French, will take place in Saint-Hyacinthe, Que., on April 4. In addition, FCC Ignite events complement seven FCC Forums, two FCC Ag Outlooks and 65 Ag Knowledge Exchange sessions that are taking place across the country this fall and winter. Participants can register online at www.fcc.ca/events or by calling 1-888-332-3301. People are encouraged to sign up early to reserve their spot as these events fill up quickly. FCC is Canada’s leading agriculture lender, with a loan portfolio of more than $31-billion.

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owned by the National Capital Commission since the early 1960s. The NCC owns extensive property in Ottawa’s “greenbelt� area including about 90 farms. Neighbours, other farmers and volunteers came to help with the cleanup and to provide support to the family over that weekend and into the next week. An unconfirmed report said that animal rights protestors were at the farm site shortly after the fire took place. CBC reported that the NCC stated it was committed to helping the family

recover, but no details have yet emerged as to whether the barns will be rebuilt or not. The NCC owned the buildings and Ruiter owned the cows, and as always in such a sudden shock, it is the loss of the animals which is the true tragedy. The Ottawa Fire Department was on the scene quickly and praised Ruiter for not entering the barns and putting himself in harm’s way. He had tried to get in and rescue the cattle but was driven back by the flames. Continued on page 23

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From the crop fields to the Canadian Championship by Kalynn Sawyer Helmer AgriNews Staff Writer ELLEVILLE – ALLAn And BArB MoynEs, cAsh croppErs In prIncE EdwArd county, nurturEd thEIr dAughtEr’s

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“Growing up I worked on the farm a lot and summers were either doing farm work or water skiing at the cottage,” said Moynes. In 2006 Moynes became a member of the Canadian National Barefoot Waterski Team and since 2010 she has ranked in the top 10 of the world. Today she is ranked seventh in the world. “She currently holds the Canadian Open Women’s trick record and has just returned from the 2017 National Championships [in Washington] where she once again defended her title as Canadian Women’s Champion,” explained her

parents. Moynes explains that the Canadian event was held in Washington at a private lake, as public lakes are less predictable for boater traffic and therefore wakes. In order to be ranked seventh in the world Moynes has to compete in sanctioned tournaments with a certain level of Judge. This ensures competitors are judged equally across nations. “There are three events, slalom, tricks and jumps,” explained Moynes. In the slalom category competitors must cross the wake as many times as they can and can earn more points for doing so one one foot facing forwards and one foot facing backwards. For tricks, barefooters get two 15 second passes. They must get as many tricks in to those 15 seconds as they can and no trick can be repeated. In this category they may also achieve points by doing trick starts - one of which includes getting up on one foot while the other is hooked to the pull rope and no hands are holding on. Lastly jump is rated by distance and skill with which a skier manages of an eight foot long, 18 inch high fibreglass ramp.

With the National Championship wrapped up, the season was over. Boynes is looking forward to next year when the World Barefoot Waterski Championships will be held in Canada for the first time in Napanee. Moynes and her parents, along with the lake owners, are helping to organize the event that will season approximately 140 athletes from 16 countries compete against each other. All of which are the top skiers in the world. What makes Moynes stand out, aside from her obvious superior athleticism is her custom John Deere water suit which is the only one of its kind. Moynes approached her local sales rep who her family has worked with for their many John Deere tractors and combines, and found them happy to be part of her extreme sport. The suit is sponsored by Deerhaven Farm and Garden Centre in Belleville. Most recently Moynes has graduated from her Masters from Western University in Physical Therapy. She now works part-time as a physical therapist and also on the family farm. “My family has a cash crop farm in Prince

Edward County. We also had pick-your-own strawberries up until three years ago. I have always enjoyed the physical nature of working on the farm, and that it allows you to spend lots of time outdoors. One of my interests with the farm is to rejuvenate and take over the strawberry patch business, or add something new to the mix. Working on the farm you develop a good work ethic that I think translates to sports.” While Moynes plans to help out on the farm and continue her career in physical therapy, she shows no signs of slowing down in her passion for barefooting. “Barefooting has allowed me to make some amazing friends around the world. Its such a small sport that its basically like a big family get together when you go to tournaments. I love the atmosphere with the competitive, but friendly, fun nature. I have now competed in six World Barefoot Championships, which has allowed me to travel all over the world – including Texas, Washington, New Zealand, Australia, Germany, and Wisconsin – and continue to foster those friendships.”

Kicking off the work boots

Canadian Women’s Barefoot Ski Champion, Becky Moynes sports her custom John Deere barefoot suit while doing the daring tricks with spirit and ease. When she is not on the water, Moynes works in Prince Edward County at the family farm.

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Sudden blaze Continued from page 20 Some machinery and equipment was also lost, but the house was not harmed. In a later press release, community members announced a celebration event to support the Ruiters in the aftermath of this tragedy. The release is as follows: A community celebration called Blackrapids Farmfest: An Evening with the Ruiters, will take place on Sat., Oct. 14, at the North Gower Community Centre to support Peter and Rosemary Ruiter in the aftermath of the fire at Black Rapids Farm on Sept. 8 that destroyed three barns and killed 80 cows. The community wants to show its support for the Ruiters in their time of need, and the Ruiters want to give thanks to their many friends, family and strangers who have shown such inspirited generosity. “The outpouring of generosity and help has been overwhelming. My family and I are so grateful,” said Peter Ruiter. “I just consider myself to be a regular guy who has always helped my neighbours and community as best I can. But this response has been… Well, it’s been humbling to say

The AgriNews October, 2017 Page 23 the least.” When asked what his plans are for the future, Ruiter said, “It’s too early to make any big decisions just yet. We are still in cleanup mode and assessing the damage. There is a lot to consider and I am not going to make any rushed decisions.” The evening will start with a quieter reception from 6 - 8 p.m. with coffee and desserts being served. From 8 - 9 p.m. there will be speeches and a live auction, followed by a dance, buffet and silent auction. Admission is free, however donations will be gratefully accepted at the door. “Our goals for the evening are two-fold,” explains Wyatt McWilliams, event co-chair. “One is to raise as much money as we can to help Peter and Rosie recoup their losses. And two is to show our support from the community which they have helped so much. They have always been there whenever the community needed something, now it’s our pleasure to be there for them.” Anyone wishing to support this event with an item for the live or silent auctions may do so by contacting Jane Schoones at JSchoones@rogers.com. Donations are also being accepted through

https://www.gofundme.com /ruiter-family-barn-firerecovery. For more details, see Blackrapids Farmfest on Facebook. The event is being organized by a committee made up of representatives from the many service organizations that the Ruiters have been and are involved with, including the Ottawa-Carleton Milk Committee, Ottawa Federation of Agriculture, Junior Farmers Association, and St. Monica’s Church, among others.

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Ottawa Carleton Plowman’s Association Plowing Match

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both the science and the art of plowing to local 4-H members. Chair of the OCPA Sharen Armstrong said the event requires, “good weather, a good field and good help. I couldn’t do it without Linda Payant, Gibb Patterson, Bill Tupper, Ron Stinson, Richard McDonald and Theresa Whalen.� The event takes approximately

a month to plan and can see plowing from antique, conventional and horse drawn plows. Also in attendance at the VIP day was the Stormont 4-H plowing club. Thanks to the leaders of the club Cynthia Daoust and her husband Bernard, the seven member group of kids had the opportunity to learn the process of competitive plowing, ask

the judges questions and attend an afternoon workshop, as well as help set up for Saturday’s main event. On the Saturday, plowers, using both modern and vintage tractors as well as horses, vied for titles in the OCPA Plowing Match. Class winners were: Horse Class – Jointer Plow, Amateur: Samuel Bourgon,

Dalkeith; 2 Furrow Mounted Plow (open split required): Allen Hills, Ashton; 2 Furrow Mounted Plow, Amateur (open split not required): Morgan Stinson, Kemptville; Antique Tractor , prior to 1945: Jean Guy Thivierge, Hammond; Antique Tractor, 1946 – 1960: Jean Marc Dessaint, Sarsfield; Antique Mounted Plow:

Nicole Calande, Alfred; Overall Horse Land: Samuel Bourgon; Overall Antique Land: Jean Marc Dessaint; Overall Land & Highest Scored Land: Jean Marc Dessaint. Plowers must have successfully competed at local matches to be eligible to plow at the International Plowing Match (IPM) and Rural Expo, held this year in Walton (Huron County), Ont., Sept. 19 to 23, which celebrated the 100th anniversary of the IPM.

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“We were a very small company,” said Leclerc. “We started from nothing. It was a very different time 20 years ago, with different contracts, but one thing that hasn’t changed, is it is still important to have good service.”

He said the appreciation day’s goal was to recognize their partners and clients, both old and new, by providing a picnic atmosphere. “Farmers work hard and it’s good for them to take time to enjoy a meal together.” He paused to shake hands

with some of the guests who were leaving, something done frequently during the interview. After saying goodbye to them he finished with, “So many people work in agriculture. We have to take care of those people.”

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But as members of Maxville’s Ferguson family discovered Sept. 10 in Dunvegan, there was plenty of it. They were touched by the curiosity shown, particularly when members of Vintage Iron & Traditions of Eastern Ontario present at Glengarry Pioneer Museum’s annual Harvest Fall Festival fired up the Ferguson threshers on hand, separating the grain from the straw and filling the warm air with chaff. In addition to the display of working machines organized by Garry Howes, family members set up an information booth showing mementos from the business, including a perfectly intact model with several working parts used to help acquire the first patent for a stationary thresher. As usual, the Fall Festival, which drew hundreds of visitors, also featured horse-drawn wagon parade, pioneer craft demonstrations, Indigenous exhibit, harvest tent, antique machinery, and old-time entertainment and refreshments, including beer served at the Star Inn, Ontario’s first still-active

tavern. With baked goods and preserves for sale, the harvest tent offered a chance for community members to share old family recipes and bring in heritage garden plants, said coordinator Barb Newman. Local sheep producer Laurie Maus operated a display of heritage livestock breeds, including a sheep-shearing demonstration. Front and centre were three Ferguson threshers, two of them working, built at a factory launched by farmer James Ferguson in 1881. A full-sized stationary version of the Ferguson stood nearby, brought to the festival after being hauled out of a barn where it had been stored for decades. One of the two mobile threshers pulled and powered by tractors, required 700 hours of restoration by Gordon Hadley who rebuilt all of the wooden parts from ash, basswood and some maple. “When I got it, all there was were the metal pieces,� said Hadley who lives at St. Elmo where the Ferguson farm was located. “It took me another 300 hours at the kitchen table to figure out how to do the job.� In its heyday, up to 24 threshers were produced every year by the Fergusons; demand and manufacture was drastically reduced during the Great Depression. With a work force of up continued on page 31

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Riverdown Farms opens new barn to public by Candice Vetter AgriNews Staff Writer ARVELVILLE — RIVERdown HoLstEIns, of MARVELVILLE Rd., wHIcH Is opERAtEd by Ron And bEtty EAstMAn, KAREn And JoHn VELtHuIs And tHEIR son JustIn, HostEd An opEn bARn on sAt., sEpt. 9 wHERE tHEy wELcoMEd HundREds of VIsItoRs to tHE nEw fAcILIty. In spite of some of the latest dairy technology, a farmer’s work is never done, as John had to take time from socializing to pull a calf during the event. The new barn is a sixrow, free-stall, sand bedded, perimeter feeding barn which can accommodate up to 240 milking cows, and currently has 120 stalls. It also uses two Lely A4 robot milkers, a Lely Juno feed pusher, a tractor-pulled Valmetal feed mixer, automatic weather stations to control the fans and curtains, a tractor-pulled sand slinger, and five cameras that can be accessed by computer or smart phone. Riverdown has specialized in high-quality genet-

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The precursor of the exhibition was held for eight years 20 minutes south of Riceville at Dunvegan where it had faded in popularity due to a shortage of volunteers and confusion with dates and

other events held on the grounds of the Glengarry Pioneer Museum. The Riceville show was co-sponsored by French-language woodlot owners Boises Est, South Nation Conservation and the Ontario Woodlot Association; organizers made full use of the fairgrounds site, spreading exhibitors from one end to the other. While that created gaps, they’ll likely be closed at future shows, which Boises President Jean Saint-Pierre said are sure to happen. With more than 200 club members, Saint-Pierre underlined that

the exhibition has a lot of volunteer manpower to draw upon. The overall message of the exhibition, Saint-Pierre emphasized, is to respect the forest and its gifts of pollution and erosion reduction, shade, wildlife habitat, and raw material for practical and ornamental products. The Dunvegan event was organized by the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Chapter of the Woodlot Association which had a booth in Riceville. President Elaine Kennedy agreed the chapter’s volunteer resources are limited compared to those

Boises can command. Riceville is a scenic hamlet in the United Counties of Prescott and Russell which claims a pair of brick churches, a scattering of homes and not much else. But surrounding residents have come together for 150 years to put on the Riceville Fair and the local agricultural society maintains a good-sized fairground and lots of parking backed by a forest. That’s where, in perfect early September weather, some 50 exhibitors gathered

for the show. The emphasis was on the many contributions of wood and the forest, including to the environment, knowledge, health, leisure, income and the arts, with exhibitors representing every aspect. There were demonstrations, children’s corner, musical entertainment in a designated pavilion, and baked beans and macaroni lunch served by La Binerie of Plantagenet, which staged its own wildly popular fall festival in Plantagenet Sept. 15-

17. Riceville participants agreed the beans were great and the music even better. A cross-section of groups represented included everyone from commercial Glengarry Windows and Doors, to the Society of Nut Growers. Highlight was a 100-lot auction of hardwood boards, blocks, burls and slabs. Admission was $10 and parking was free. With Saint-Pierre and Nation Municipality Mayor Francois St-Amour officiating, a tree was planted on the fairgrounds to commemorate the first edition of the new exhibition.

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Jockbrae Farms holds annual customer appreciation day by Kalynn Sawyer Helmer AgriNews Staff Writer ARLETON PLACE – JOCkbRAE FARms, iN ThE muNiCiPALiTy OF bECkwiTh, LANARk COuNTy,

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Kathy Byvelds of Collins Barrow in Winchester came to speak to guests about proposed tax changes. Foster said the tent went silent for Byvelds’ speech. Afterwards, Foster and his team gave a land levelling demonstration to promote the precision grading practice. “It’s important for us to make sure we have practices in place to make sure we can keep doing what we are doing for a long time,� said Foster. The precision grading

creates natural slopes and levels ground for less erosion. Foster works with JLD and Strathmar Precision Grading. He explained that Strathmar uses a top con system and can be hired for the work which is good for farmers who do not wish to do the levelling themselves, whereas JLD’s systems work well for farmers who do wish to complete the work on their own. Strathmar also works with golf courses and sports fields, not just agricultural land. Lunch was provided by Danbys in Munster and Sullivan Agro and Dekalb agronomists were on site to speak with clients. The annual event has been successful since Jockbrae Farms started with Dekalb in 2011. “We are very fortunate to have repeat business, something I am very humbled by. We are working with some really great growers,� said Foster.

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Farms shows are also important for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). As a grassroots organization, we depend and rely on regular feedback and input from our members to shape policy and guide our activities. We talk to members all year long, but fall is one of the best times to catch up. Harvest has started, the fall legislature is starting and OFA is mapping out key issues to focus on for the upcoming 2018 provincial election. Directors and staff were on hand in Woodstock and Walton to hear what OFA members had on their mind. OFA’s new no trespassing signs were a big hit and remind us that trespassing is still an issue across the province. We also heard about a number of other issues that were on our members’ minds. The federal

government’s proposed tax changes continue to be a hot topic, and OFA members are encouraged to add their voice through our actnow.ofa.on.ca site. Questions about our membership process, benefit program offers and the impact of the proposed high-speed rail line were some of the other issues we heard about from members. OFA needs to hear from our members on a regular basis and we welcome the feedback and ideas that come from throughout our organization. We appreciate the time our members take to attend events and make a point to stop and talk with OFA staff and directors. We have a stronger voice to advocate for Ontario agriculture when we keep in touch with grassroots members throughout the year.

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Threshing business continued from page 27 to 10, all of the parts were created and assembled on site, including woodwork, sheet metal, castings, crank shafts, and pulleys. In summer, two threshers a day would be completed, stored in the yard, and later customized as per customer orders, with addition of grain throwers, weighers or loaders. Machines were then given a final check, adjusted, belted, greased and delivered. While most Fergusons were sold in Eastern Ontario and West Quebec, with some sales in Central Ontario and Northern New York, special units were built for the federal Department of Agriculture and wound up at experimental stations across the land. Rubber-tired wagons were also made in Maxville for a few years beginning in 1949; in 1954, with the arrival of the combine, manufacture of the Ferguson Thresher was discontinued.

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From academia to organics: a new start in Athens by Kalynn Sawyer Helmer AgriNews Staff Writer THENS — IN THE

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activity. So, I took a summer and worked on an organic farm and it just got me hooked. The work was just so satisfying. Every single minute, you’re a minute further along in the work process,” explained Melissa. Later the pair spent a holiday in Nova Scotia with the organization, Willing Workers on Organic Farms (WOOFF). They were both blown away with how the whole thing worked. Their first experience on a small production scale was a permaculture farm. “It was not just vegetables but animals too and everything worked together to ecologically sustain the farm,” said John. “It was really cool to see how easy it can be to provide for your family and provide for a community as well on one small parcel of land,” added Melissa. In order to make the dream a reality, the pair approached John’s mother and stepfather to see how they would feel about joining the venture as part of their retirement. His parents liked the idea but had a stipulation that it must not be too far from their other children and grandchildren still in Whitby. However, soon after John was offered a professorship at the University of Mississippi to teach European History. Melissa followed, teaching German

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and working an organic farm there. For eight years the couple put their farming dreams on the back burner until the birth of their daughter. Wanting her to grow up in a different environment gave them the final push. Each night for those years, Melissa, her motherin-law and John researched. Melissa scoured through the properties for sale and John poured over government soil survey documents to determine which counties and township had soil classes of a three or better. “We really did a wonderful

thing by quitting our jobs and now we’re just trying to make the dream become a reality,” said Melissa. In order to make it work so far everyone has had to pitch in and play a big role. One of the reasons why the farm has been able to get some traction is thanks to the farming community which surrounds Bramble Lea Farm. “I honestly don’t think we could have done this so quickly without the help of our neighbours,” said Melissa. Some of the help has included a neighbour plowing the fields in Continued on page 33

Organic matters

John and Melissa Ondrovcik celebrate just over a year at their new farm in Athens after leaving their academic careers to pursue organic farming.

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200 years and counting by Kalynn Sawyer Helmer AgriNews Staff Writer ROQUOIS — What began aS 200 acReS gIven tO One capt. geORge thOmpSOn In 1797 fROm KIng geORge III haS SInce gROWn dUR-

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continued from page 32 just over a day, a project which would have taken the couple a week to complete. Another neighbour lent the farm disks for the spring and a third often comes by to help John, “figure out how to do thing that I have no experience with yet – like wiring the greenhouse.� As their first season begins to wind down, the couple is looking on to the next year. Currently nine acres are plowed, half are in cover crop and half have been planted with just about every vegetable that can grow in Ontario. The hope is to build up to 15 acres cultivated with half in production at any one time. Melissa and John spend their Saturdays at Beechwood Market in Ottawa and have made good connections with some customers and are eager for more in Ottawa and Athens areas alike. They intend to introduce a model of a CSA (Community Sustained Agriculture) to the farm. Unlike traditional models which are a ‘you get what you get’, Melissa aims to apply the funds value onto a gift card which would be used whenever a customer desired. “This way, all of the money gets used on products they actually want,� explained Melissa. It will also mean, if a customer wished to go away for a week or not buy, they have the option to do so. That community involvement is what Melissa and John are striving for. “It’s nice to have customers who we feel like we can get to know them and they have gotten to know us. When they arrive at the market we know what they’ll like that week and we can connect.� The CSA model will begin next spring and investors will have the opportunity to choose what value works best for them. In the future, the farm hopes to introduce eggs, poultry and pork to the roster, followed by baked goods. All of which will be available as CSA options. Neither Melissa nor John could muster up any regrets in leaving academia for their new venture. Their excitement for the farm’s future only means they wish they could grow faster. However, as with all agriculture, patience is key, a virtue they are continuously cultivating in their new roles.

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Glengarry Plowmen’s Association Plowing Match

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Stormont, Dundas and South Glengarry MPP Jim McDonell excelled at his opportunity to compete at the match with Ian Vallance, Director of the Glengarry Plowmen’s Association, coaching him.

BMO donated money to support the Glengarry Plowmen’s Association. This support is part of the initiative between BMO and the Ontario Plowmen’s Association for the International Plowing Match. From left are SDSG MPP Jim McDonnell, Tom Ayerst (BMO) presenting a cheque to Beverly MacLennan, Director of the Glengarry Plowmen’s Association, Linda Vogel (Secretary of Glengarry Plowmen’s Association) and Francois Allard (BMO).

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Three teams of horses competed at the Glengarry Plowmen’s Association Plowing Match on Sat., Sept. 2. These men had the hardest job all day – which make’s one realize how hard our forefathers worked – walking behind a plow and a team of horses on one of the hottest days this summer. Vogel photos

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Agriculture a proud part of Perth Fair history by Dianne Pinder-Moss AgriNews Contributor ANARK COUNTY – SOme RAiNY

Reid Little of Carleton Place was riding tall in the saddle on K&J’s Liberty Belle as he got ready to enter the show ring to compete in the eight and under class of lead line in saddle and harness. The four-year-old’s first time competing at the Perth Fair was certainly a memorable one as he won the class. He is the fourth generation of his family to show at the Fair.

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Farming is an ongoing tradition in Sawyer Conboy’s family. A project that the 10 year old did for the Heritage Fair at Queen Elizabeth Public School in Perth this spring tracing the history of his family farm at Dewitts Corners, which was started by his great grandfather Elwood Conboy in 1944, was on display in the Agricultural/Entertainment Tent.

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and sponsors who “are so very much appreciated and we thank them so much for their continued support of our Fair.â€? While the midway was a busy place all weekend, Latham was also pleased to see “a great turnoutâ€? of competitors and spectators at the

Caroline Dawson of the Lanark 4-H Beef Club snuggles with Daisy as she prepares the yearling for the show ring.

horse, cattle and goat shows. “It is very satisfying to know that these shows continue to draw interest as the agricultural aspect of our Fair is a proud part of our history and a piece that we hope to continue to grow in future editions of the Perth Fair,� she stated.

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Fifth annual Harvest Festival reaps success by Dianne Pinder-Moss AgriNews Contributor ANARK COUNTY – Five wAs FAbULOUs FOR The LANARK COUNTY hARvesT FesTivAL As The FiFTh ANNUAL eveNT ON sepT. 10 ReAped

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These braids were among the garlic offerings of Lloyd Strachan of Canmany Garlic of Ashton available for sale at the festival. Among the artisans at the festival was leathersmith Gregory Smith of Lanark Highlands. Working with leather for more than 40 years, he shows two of his handcrafted creations – a pair of mukluks and a drum case – that were on display at this year’s event. involved in this year’s event. Beckwith Township was once again the host municipality.

Mac McCall-Glover and Erin Richan of Highland Gem Farm located at McDonalds Corners had a bountiful crop of carrots as they show at their festival stand.

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At left, in celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, Montague Township Reeve and 2017 Lanark County Warden Bill Dobson who is also the founder of the Harvest Festival, brought 150 artifacts from his Montague Farm Museum to this year’s event. That included a double yoke from the 1860s that would have been used for training two calves to be oxen.

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With support from the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG), 480 native trees and shrubs will be planted alongside County roadways this fall, in parts of North Stormont, South Dundas and North Dundas. “There are many benefits to having trees along roadsides including, absorbing and cleaning roadside runoff, serving as natural snow fences and windbreaks, providing habitat and food for wildlife and pollinators, and reducing noise pollution” said Cheyene Brunet, SNC’s Forestry Technician. SNC delivers this program on behalf of the United Counties of SDG and is responsible for ordering stock, planting,

maintenance, refilling and monitoring these sites until they are free to grow on their own. New sites are selected by SNC and County staff each year. The addition of this year’s six sites will bring the total to 22 roadside

www.agrinews.ca tree planting projects across the region, since the collaboration began in 2010. “Programs such as these contribute to enhancing public spaces and local forest cover, while leaving a natural

legacy for future generations” added Brunet. SNC offers property owners, organizations and member Municipalities a variety of tree planting subsidies and programs for idle land, stream banks and buffer strips.

Over-the-counter coniferous and deciduous tree sales are also available for smaller orders and are accepted year-round! In addition to community tree planting events, free tree giveaways are sponsored by organiza-

tions which provide free trees to property owners in select locations. Organizations looking to partner on these initiatives can contact SNC and Brunet at 1-877-9842948 ext. 295, or cbrunet@nation.on.ca.

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She noted how important it is for them to give back to the community that has “been incredible” to them, expressing their desire to do “whatever we can do to support the community that

has so completely supported us.” Last year, they invited local food banks to come to the orchard and pick fresh apples, an initiative that they plan to repeat this year.

The mature orchard was planted in approximately 1996, so the trees are well established, and now that they are restored, are bursting with fruit. Josh advised that there are currently two

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apple, and it’s stuck” resulting in a distinctive suntan. Customers have been encouraged to find their own heart apple, and often send in photos of their finds to the couple . Emily also offered up a less scientific possible explanation for the hearts, “The apple trees are really grateful for all the work we’ve put in.” The orchard is open for pick your own apples Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Customers are invited to bring their own baskets, bags, etc. to be filled, and the price will be charged by the pound upon exit. The couple is also offering a low introductory price this year of 75 cents a pound. The orchard accepts cash and debit. The trees of AppleStock Orchard have been given a second life, and it will be exciting to watch how the orchard continues to grow in the future with the hardworking Mackie Family at the helm.

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applESToCk oRCHaRd aS “Happy STRESS.” The couple explained that they purchased the property in 2013. The orchard was already planted, but had been left abandoned by the previous owners for several years. The trees were in rough shape. They were not bearing fruit, and tall grass had them choked off. The Mackies spent over three years putting in countless hours to restore the orchard. The couple said that after a lot of TLC, in the fall of 2016, they were surprised with an abundant crop, which prompted them to open their gates to the public. The fall of 2017 marks the second year of the orchard being open to the public. Emily noted that each year brings new challenges by way of weather. In 2016, it was incredibly dry, but that “eliminated some of the risks for apples.” On the other end of the spectrum, she noted that this year, all of the moisture has been great for tree growth, but has significantly increased the risk for apple scab. Additionally, the prolonged heat in late September has caused the apples to fall earlier than last year, meaning a potentially shorter picking season. Emily estimated the increase in customers since last year at around double. The family is relying primarily on word of mouth to increase traffic through the orchard. Due to their location, they find that they get a good mix of City of Ottawa and local guests through their gates. Emily went on to explain in detail how kind and supportive the community has been as they establish themselves.

varieties of apples being grown, McIntosh, and Spartan. He went on to note that they would be planting two new varieties this fall, Cortland, and Honey Crisp. When asked what other plans for the future the couple have for the orchard, Josh joked that an air-conditioned cash out area would be nice, remarking on the intense heat experienced this fall. Emily added that there are several great orchards in the area to learn from, but ultimately, the goal is to “find our own niche.” A special feature of this year’s crop of apples is what the couple is calling the apples’ suntans, many of these tans shaped perfectly as small hearts on the flesh of the fruit. When asked what was causing this, the couple explained that it is still a bit of a mystery. The best theory they have so far relates to the heavy rains experienced this summer. Josh noted, the rain “pushed the apple leaf down onto the

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Sharing the love of horses Kalynn Sawyer Helmer Record Staff ORRISBURG – UppeR Canada VIllaGe’S HORSe lOVeRS weekend

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skills. Around the Village, horses were giving carriage rides and visitors could see plowing demonstrations from the mighty Clydesdale. On Saturday only, Lindsey Partridge of Partridge Horse Hill brought three of her horses, including the palomino Dreamer to do demonstrations for the visitors. Dreamer is the star of the 2017 film Unbridled which won Best Feature Film at the Equus Film Festival in New York – a festival which celebrates the artistic and creative efforts involving the horse. On all three days, visitors had the chance to experi-

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Summit Seeds Continued from page 8 others. There are also apps which can be used with newer iPhones that read a drone’s thermal camera. “There is satellite data coming now, you can get maps for free,” he said, and told the audience about using them with software that alerts farmers about crop changes, telling farmers what field to check to see what’s going on, whether its disease, pests, weather or soil related. “Using satellites, sensors, drones, apps, you need fast data available before your decisions get made, not after.” One of the technologies

The AgriNews October, 2017 Page 43 Colby mentioned as coming soon was more adaptive genetics, with seed adapted for specific conditions. “Hybrids, for example soy, can flex a lot,” he said, and explained that with precision planting the number of plants or amount of seed can be reduced and the crop will still have a higher yield. Another future technology to look forward to is biodegradable sensors that stay in the ground. Colby also discussed flotation tires, which he said gave Illinois farmers an extra five bushels per acre, due to less crop damage. Another word of advice he had was to have crop trials on their farms. “If you don’t it’s a mistake.

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Discussion of the Summit Seeds and Harvex field day centred around new technology in crops, ranging from drones to genetics. Tours of the plots featured several new products, including IP soy, conventional soy, corn, and cover crops. Shown here are soybeans and corn at different growth stages, with clover, on the mid-September day.

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Try devices on small areas, not 1,000 acres but 20.” He added, “And park your pride and ask for some help if you need it. You have some great partners here you work with, ask them.” When introducing Colby to the crowd Simpson had a few words to say about the new tech coming out, too. “We’re trying to prepare people to have the tools they require to be ready for the future,” he said. “They need that competitive edge.”

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Barton Simpson holds the microphone for guest speaker Chad Colby of Illinois, so Colby could demonstrate a particular drone. Vetter photo

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