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Middlesex Pork Prod, Mtg. “Hog Futures Fall Unseasonal.”
June 4, 2012 from 7pm to 7pm – Crabby Joe’s
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Focus on Production Forum - Ontario Goat, Veal and Rabbit
June 6, 2012 from 9:30am to 3:15pm – Stratford Rotary Complex
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Canada's Fruit & Veg X-Change
July 12, 2012 at 6pm to July 14, 2012 at 7pm – 1195 Front Road St Williams
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2012 International Plowing Match
September 18, 2012 at 6pm to September 22, 2012 at 7pm – Waterloo Region
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Colin Lundy replied to OntAG Admin's discussion Farmer salaries up 35%! This Maclean's article should entice some young farmers into the industry.."Well put Joann. I'd be curious to read some other farmers comment on their actual net farm income. I meet a lot of non farming folk who think farmers are well off, with all their recreational toys (4 wheelers, snowmobiles, etc). However, others…"
Farm work is never done
It is starting out to be an exciting season. The weather has been cooperating with my work schedule and so far my decisions have resulted in planting success. The warm weather has brought Soybeans out of the ground after about a week. Most of my Soys are planted on land that was plowed last year, and this ground is holding…See More
Joann replied to OntAG Admin's discussion Farmer salaries up 35%! This Maclean's article should entice some young farmers into the industry.."I have a real problem in the way the article portrays the financial aspects of farm revenues/expenses. (conspicuously absent are capital purchases and the effects on cash flow.)
The eye-catching opening line states "Looking for a good gig that…"
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Focus on Production Forum - Ontario Goat, Veal and Rabbit at Stratford Rotary Complex
June 6, 2012 from 9:30am to 3:15pm
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Farmer salaries up 35%! This Maclean's article should entice some young farmers into the industry.. 3 Replies
Started by OntAG Admin in General Agriculture Discussions. Last reply by Colin Lundy 3 hours ago.
The U.N. and Canadian Food Rights
Started by Joann in Government and Politics in Ontario Agriculture: The Boiler Room on Wednesday.
Planting Soybeans on May 18th pictures - How is your planting progressing?
Started by Joe Dales in Crop Talk May 18.
FENCED PASTURE FOR COWS 2 Replies
Started by Prospect Equine in AgClassifieds: Buy and Sell Forum. Last reply by Prospect Equine May 18.
"To Make A Farm" interesting and well done documentary by filmmaker Steve Suderman - worth a watch for small farm new farmers 1 Reply
Started by Sandra Dales in General Agriculture Discussions. Last reply by Sandra Dales May 17.
96% of Ontario Farmers are neglecting this Spring Chore. 3 Replies
Started by Chris Allen in General Agriculture Discussions. Last reply by Chris Allen May 17.
How bad was the frost? 3 Replies
Started by Roadrunner in Crop Talk. Last reply by OntAG Admin May 17.
Where can one find satellite maps? 2 Replies
Started by Joann in General Agriculture Discussions. Last reply by Roadrunner May 17.
For the first time farmers 55 years and older comprise the largest group of producers? Share your story ...
Started by OntAG Admin in General Agriculture Discussions May 10.
How is your Spring planting progressing? Participate in the POLL ... 1 Reply
Started by OntAG Admin in Crop Talk. Last reply by OntAG Admin May 2.
What is farmland selling for in your area? Have you seen an increase in value in your area? 12 Replies
Started by Farms.com Real Estate in General Agriculture Discussions. Last reply by Joe Dales Apr 28.
Anyone going to Louisville Farm Show This Year? 1 Reply
Started by Roadrunner in General Agriculture Discussions. Last reply by Cindy Filmore Apr 12.
Are Production and Marketing Licenses Sovereign Taxes? 1 Reply
Started by Joann in Government and Politics in Ontario Agriculture: The Boiler Room. Last reply by Joann Apr 12.
cooperative farms, shared farms 8 Replies
Started by Ren in General Agriculture Discussions. Last reply by OntAG Admin Apr 10.
Here's how the Horse Racing Industry affects Ontario's Economy. Does it affect your farm business? 5 Replies
Started by OntAG Admin in Government and Politics in Ontario Agriculture: The Boiler Room. Last reply by OntAG Admin Apr 5.
Federal Budget 2012: Agriculture Cut by $309.7 Million. Post your comments...
Started by OntAG Admin in Government and Politics in Ontario Agriculture: The Boiler Room Mar 30.
Own property in a rural high traffic density area? Looking to make some extra cash?
Started by BuildingBuilders in AgClassifieds: Buy and Sell Forum Mar 28.
Spring in Ontario... post your activity and pictures from the farm here... 17 Replies
Started by OntAG Admin in General Agriculture Discussions. Last reply by OntAG Admin Mar 23.
Looking for access to private property
Started by Nicolas in AgClassifieds: Buy and Sell Forum Mar 20.
Blog Posts
Farm work is never done
It is starting out to be an exciting season. The weather has been cooperating with my work schedule and so far my decisions have resulted in planting success. 
The warm weather has brought Soybeans out of the ground after about a week. Most of my Soys are planted on land that was plowed last year, and this ground is…
Posted by Gus Ternoey on May 25, 2012 at 3:36pm
The CFFO Commentary: The Canada Brand gets extended to the Domestic Market
By Nathan Stevens
May 25, 2012
Proponents of Canadian food for Canadians got a boost last week as the Federal Government announced that the Canada Brand has been expanded to include a domestic component. This is a positive step forward in market-oriented ways to enhance farmer’s opportunities both domestically and abroad.
The Canada Brand has been in existence for a number of years promoting the…
Posted by CFFO Blog on May 25, 2012 at 8:26am
The CFFO Commentary: The CFFO’s thoughts on the Aggregate Resources Act Review
By Nathan Stevens
May 18, 2012
The provincial government is conducting a review of the Aggregate Resources Act. This is an important piece of legislation for the agriculture sector due to competition for land within the rural countryside. The Christian Farmers submitted comments reflecting the long-term balance needed between aggregates and farmland.
In the big picture, the CFFO recognizes that aggregate…
Posted by CFFO Blog on May 18, 2012 at 9:57am
Tales from the Dragon's Den - Farm Credit Canada Video
Robert Herjavec shares how the ability to recognize opportunity and a sense of ``humble arrogance`` have contributed to his success.
Posted by OntAG Admin on May 17, 2012 at 5:50pm
OMAFRA CropPest Newsletter - May 14th, 2012
Posted by OntAG Admin on May 16, 2012 at 2:30pm
Corn Planting 2012 Finished - Enjoy the video!
Jake's video from YouTube.
Posted by OntAG Admin on May 16, 2012 at 12:42pm
Black Bears Strike But Are Repelled By Electric Fences In Ontario Beeyards
Some black bears did launch an attack on of our remote beeyards last week!
This is what bear damage looks like, and it could have been a lot worse. The total loss was only four frames of brood. And that's because this beeyard, like all of our locations in southern Ontario, is protected by a heavy duty solar fencer.
Its unlikely the hive blew over in the wind - in the…
ContinuePosted by Robert Campbell on May 13, 2012 at 8:49pm — 1 Comment
The CFFO Commentary: Canadian Agricultural Trade Policy from a Practical Perspective
By Nathan Stevens
May 11, 2012
Canadian trade policy is one of the more controversial issues that Ontario farmers live with every day. There are segments of Ontario agriculture that would benefit from more open trade and segments that would not reap the same rewards. A recent trade policy session held by the George Morris Centre brought in several experts on the intricacies of international trade deals and the challenges and…
Posted by CFFO Blog on May 11, 2012 at 9:39am
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OMAFRA: Forage Report – May 23, 2012
Haylage started in full swing on May 21st in some areas. Yields are very disappointingBiomass Crops Gain Eligibility To Advance Payments Program
ACC Farmers' Financial has received approval for its application to include three biomass crops under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Advance Payments Program.Markets: Soybeans Higher, Corn Lower.
Soybean Supply And Demand Outlook Bullish.May 24, 2012 OMAFRA Field Crop Report
Canola planting is complete in most areas. April planted canola is at 2-4 leaf stage and advancing rapidly.Palmerston Crop Consultants Meeting Minutes-May 24th, 2012
Wheat is advancing quickly and many fields at flag leaf stage. Disease pressure is low in most wheat fields.STAY INFORMED
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