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Events

Field Vegetable Webinar Series - Tomato Late Blight Update

January 26, 2015 from 12pm to 1pm – webinar on your computer

Ag Management Institute: Challenge the Conversation 2.0

January 27, 2015 at 8am to January 28, 2015 at 4pm – Delta Guelph Hotel

Centralia Swine Research Update

January 28, 2015 from 9:15am to 3:30pm – Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre
2015 Iowa Pork Congress

January 28, 2015 at 6pm to January 29, 2015 at 7pm – Iowa Events Center

University of Guelph MBA Information session

January 29, 2015 from 7pm to 10pm – Delta Guelph Hotel and Conference Centre

Field Vegetable Webinar Series - Bacterial Diseases - Beyond Copper

February 2, 2015 from 12pm to 1pm – webinar on your computer

Field Vegetable Webinar Series - Growing Watermelons in Ontario

February 9, 2015 from 12pm to 1pm – webinar on your computer

Eastern Ontario Crop Conference

February 10, 2015 from 8:30am to 5pm – North Grenville Municipal Centre

Quinte Farm Trade Show

February 12, 2015 from 9am to 4pm – Knights of Columbus Hall, Trenton, ON

Field Vegetable Webinar Series - Cover Crop Selection for Vegetable Growers

February 23, 2015 from 12pm to 1pm – webinar on your computer

Innovative Farmers (IFAO) 2015 Conference: Feb 24 and 25, 2015

February 24, 2015 to February 25, 2015 – Best Western Lamplighter Inn, London

Precision Agriculture Conference: Feb 25 and 26, 2015

February 25, 2015 to February 26, 2015 – Best Western Lamplighter Inn, London

Eco Farm Day 2015

February 28, 2015 all day – Ramada Inn

Field Vegetable Webinar Series - White Mould of Vegetable Crops

March 2, 2015 from 12pm to 1pm – webinar on your computer

Ottawa Valley Farm Show

March 10, 2015 to March 12, 2015 – Ernst & Young Centre

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Canadian International Farm Show in Toronto at Toronto Internation Centre

February 8, 2011 to February 10, 2011

Canadian International Farm ShowToronto’s International Centre will host the Largest Indoor Farm and Equipment Show in Canada!Canada’s Largest Indoor Farm Show is celebrating 25 years!New owners are pleased to get back to the Roots of a Farm Show.You don’t want to miss this event – over 20,000 Farmers can’t be wrong! The 25th edition of the Canadian International Farm Show promises to be a golden one. Big Iron, the latest technology, equipment and services will be featured at this premiere…See More

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Friday

Quinte Farm Trade Show posted an event

Quinte Farm Trade Show at Knights of Columbus Hall, Trenton, ON

February 12, 2015 from 9am to 4pm

Free admission.40 local exhibitors.Morning speaker: Dick Rogers, BayerAfternoon speaker: Jack Rodenburg, DairylogixHot roast beef lunch available.See More

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Mahon Equipment Ltd AUCTION JANUARY 23, 2015 at North of Kingston

January 23, 2015 from 8am to 5pm

Mahon Equipment Ltd is holding a Farm Equipment and Lawn & Garden equipment auction Friday January 23, 2015. Check out some of the auction items at www.mahonequipment.com Farm Equipment, Shop Tools, Service Parts, Operators books and boxes. Call for snow day if needed. Mahon Equipment Ltd. located at 3832 Perth Road, Inverary, Ontario. 613-353-2626 See More

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Wednesday

OntAG Admin commented on Scott Farhood's event Mahon Equipment Ltd AUCTION JANUARY 23, 2015

Wednesday

OntAG Admin commented on OntAG Admin's event FarmSmart Conference (NEW SoilSmart the day before)

Tuesday

OntAG Admin posted events

Field Vegetable Webinar Series - White Mould of Vegetable Crops
March 2, 2015 from 12pm to 1pm
Field Vegetable Webinar Series - Cover Crop Selection for Vegetable Growers
February 23, 2015 from 12pm to 1pm
Field Vegetable Webinar Series - Growing Watermelons in Ontario
February 9, 2015 from 12pm to 1pm

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Tuesday

Alister MacLean shared their discussion on Facebook

WANTED FARMLAND IN ZORRA TOWNSHIP

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Alister MacLean posted a discussion

WANTED FARMLAND IN ZORRA TOWNSHIP

I REPRESENT A SOLID FARMING CLIENT WHO IS READY AND ABLE TO PURCHASE FARMLAND ANYWHERE IN ZORRA TOWNSHIP, OXFORD COUNTY.THE PROPERTY NEEDN'T BE IN ONE BLOCK & CAN RANGE FROM 30 TO 200 ACRES IN SIZE, DRAINAGE IMPROVED PROPERTIES WITH A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF WORKABLE LAND IS PREFERRED. CLOSING CAN BE ARRANGED TO…See More

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Blog Posts

Farm Credit Canada: Dr Danny Klinefelter: Top Farmers Reject The Status Quo - Management Tips.

Posted by OntAG Admin on January 16, 2015 at 5:37pm

Farm Crime: CTV News: Soybeans Stolen - Harvested from Farmer's Field

Is this a first for Ontario? Prank or a new crime to watch for?

Crop caper: Beans hijacked from farmer's field

CTV London

Published Tuesday, January 13, 2015 3:53PM EST

Haldimand County OPP…

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Posted by OntAG Admin on January 14, 2015 at 11:47am

NEW! OMAFRA AgMaps Portal & Agricultural Information Atlas Application Help Tutorial Series

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) has a new series of tutorials to help you use the Agricultural Information Atlas (AIA), an online application that allows you to create custom maps and find agricultural information for Ontario. You can find the AIA link on the AgMaps Geographic Information Portal at ontario.ca/agmaps, the ministry’s…

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Posted by OntAG Admin on January 13, 2015 at 4:14pm

SouthWest Agricultural Conferences Proceedings Available Online

Proceedings from 2015 | 2014 | …

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Posted by OntAG Admin on January 13, 2015 at 4:00pm

31st Annual Eco Farm Day Conference: one of the largest farm conferences in Eastern Ontario.

Healthy Land, Healthy People, Healthy Profits

A winter day full of food, friendship and inspiration – it’s Eco Farm Day 2015 and it’s a highlight of the season for organic (and organic-curious) farmers and gardeners in eastern Ontario and western Quebec.

Eco Farm Day takes place on Saturday, February 28, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Ramada Inn in Cornwall. This is the 31^st annual conference presented by the Ottawa-St Lawrence-Outaouais chapter of Canadian…

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Posted by Colin Lundy on January 12, 2015 at 3:59pm

Graph: Corn Yield Response to Soil N and Soil Health - Ridgetown College Study

From David Hooker, Assistant Professor, University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus (@CropDoc2 on Twitter)

Long-term Ridgetown College tillage-rotation study: reliance of Nitrogen fertilizer for corn reduced when wheat in rotation.…

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Posted by OntAG Admin on January 12, 2015 at 11:54am

Farm clients thanked for supporting OVC teaching programs

A recent Appreciation Day for OVC Ruminant Field Services (OVC-RFS) clients not only offered research updates they can put to use on their farms, it was an opportunity to thank clients for their support of OVC’s teaching programs.

“We want to thank you for your patients and your patience,” said Dr. Todd Duffield, OVC professor and one of the faculty veterinarians with the OVC-RFS, as he welcomed clients to the day.

Student veterinarians gain valuable experience working with the…

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Posted by Ontario Veterinary College on December 22, 2014 at 4:11pm

Maps: Frequency of in-field corn and soybeans over SW Ontario (2011-14)

Frequency of in-field corn and soybeans over SW Ontario (2011-14). Derived from @AAFC_Canada crop maps by @LeanderCampbell …

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Posted by OntAG Admin on December 22, 2014 at 10:37am

Maps: Distribution of Soybeans Vs Corn in Southern Ontario. 2013 vs 2014

Just in time for Christmas! A look at the distribution of soybeans (green) vs corn (red) in southern Ontario. 2013 vs 2014 from @LeanderCampbell…

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Posted by OntAG Admin on December 16, 2014 at 12:00pm

Video: Advancing Women Conference Is A Terrific Event for Women In Agriculture

Iris Meck, provides information on the exciting programs included in the Advancing Women conferences that will be held in Calgary in Toronto in 2015. For more information visit http://www.advancingwomenconference.ca…

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Posted by OntAG Admin on December 15, 2014 at 7:49pm

Forum

WANTED FARMLAND IN ZORRA TOWNSHIP

Started by Alister MacLean in AgClassifieds: Buy and Sell Forum on Tuesday.

31st Annual Eco Farm Day conference in Cornwall, ON

Started by Colin Lundy in General Agriculture Discussions Jan 19.

Arctic Ocean releasing large volumes of methane

Started by Joann in General Agriculture Discussions Dec 30, 2014.

Systemically Important Financial Institutions (SIFI)

Started by Joann in Government and Politics in Ontario Agriculture: The Boiler Room Dec 25, 2014.

We are looking for to rent 5 acres wasteland,long term(20 years) 1 Reply

Started by Frank Sun in General Agriculture Discussions. Last reply by Frank Sun Dec 24, 2014.

USA to allow marijuana production

Started by Joann in General Agriculture Discussions Dec 12, 2014.

Interesting video on Colony Collapse Disorder on decreasing bee populations. What do you think can further explain this complex bee problem? 4 Replies

Started by OntAG Admin in General Agriculture Discussions. Last reply by Colin Lundy Dec 12, 2014.

GFO: Grain Farming Under Attack by Ontario Government - How do you feel about the Neonic Issue?

Started by OntAG Admin in Government and Politics in Ontario Agriculture: The Boiler Room Nov 26, 2014.

Help answer survey questions on Neonicotinoid's for a class project for my Agribusiness program at Olds College

Started by Shaylin Ferguson in Crop Talk Nov 25, 2014.

Need Help Planning Grey Bruce Farmers' Week 2015 11 Replies

Started by Grey Bruce Farmers' Week in General Agriculture Discussions. Last reply by Grey Bruce Farmers' Week Nov 3, 2014.

Wynne Makes Pitch in China to Alibaba to Sell Ontario Agri-Food Products. Is there anything Ontario farmers or the ag industry can do to help? 1 Reply

Started by OntAG Admin in General Agriculture Discussions. Last reply by OntAG Admin Nov 2, 2014.

Small UAV for precision Agriculture 2 Replies

Started by Abbas Ali in General Agriculture Discussions. Last reply by Kai Wiens Oct 19, 2014.

ATTN Farmers! Let's see your #YieldSelfie - A photo of you, a sign with bu/a, crop type and location, you pick the background

Started by OntAG Admin in Crop Talk Oct 8, 2014.

Anyone running 20" row soybeans? 2 Replies

Started by OntAG Admin in Crop Talk. Last reply by Terry W Hodgins Oct 7, 2014.

CFFO: Premier's Mandate Letters Set Tone For Agriculture Policy In The Years Ahead. Any Feedback?

Started by OntAG Admin in Government and Politics in Ontario Agriculture: The Boiler Room Oct 7, 2014.

Best Welding and Machining Service Provider?

Started by Kaymor Canada in Machinery Talk Oct 4, 2014.

The Best Machining and Welding Service for your needs

Started by Kaymor Canada in General Agriculture Discussions Sep 29, 2014.

50 Million Tree Program

Started by Forests Ontario in General Agriculture Discussions Sep 16, 2014.

3-D technology 7 Replies

Started by Joann in General Agriculture Discussions. Last reply by Joann Sep 14, 2014.

Looking for Panelists For a Precision Ag Panel for #GBFW15

Started by Grey Bruce Farmers' Week in General Agriculture Discussions Sep 8, 2014.

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