Ontario Agriculture

The network for agriculture in Ontario, Canada

Advancing agriculture and networking in Ontario.

Members

  • John
  • OntAG Admin
  • ontariotomato
  • Richard Hamilton
  • pigsrgr8
  • bert
  • Frank Campbell
  • Ralph Delly
  • AgOntario
  • rein minnema
  • William Richardson
  • Andrew Campbell
  • Joe Dales
  • Joann
  • Kim Chadsey
  • Avia Eek
  • Brent Royce
  • Ross Stone
  • Dr. Ben Hindley
  • rein minnema

Latest Activity

Apparently no one is warming to the discussion . . . I understand Don's proactive stance but have to wonder how it will all shake out for farmers since there already seems to be a lot of corruption in this nefarious scheme known as carbon trading.…
1 hour ago
John added a discussion
A story on the front page of the Regional Country News today about puts it over the top with regard to burdensome regs. on slaughter and meat processing plants. The ridiculous standards imposed on this highly important segment of the farm business i…
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OntAG Admin added a discussion
Gredig: From the Fencerow Do you want your kids to farm?As a farmer and father with a young son, it’s a question that has started to creep into the back of my mind. The old saying is, “farmers farm for their sons and daughters”. The inference…
4 hours ago
Andrew Campbell added a discussion to the group Dairy Farmers
I heard this weekend that a farmer is selling his farm - valuing quota at $30K (right now it is capped at $25.5K) -- because it is a going concern. Then today - I hear that some big producers are going to buy up those types of farms and keep milking…
6 hours ago
pigsrgr8 added a discussion
Hi Everyone   Just returned from a 3 day trip and once again I am aggravated by my poor map reading/navigation.   I'm thinking about getting one of those gps for the car. What do I need to know. Heard Garmin is the best. Any suggestions appreciated.
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bert updated their profile
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Frank Campbell added a discussion
We have over 300 Farmsitters registered in our data base across Canada.   What is a Farmsitter? A Farmsitter is someone who has the skills and availability to help or work on a farm or acreage. Vacation coverage, full time help, seeding, harvest, ne…
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Frank Campbell and Ralph Delly joined Ontario Agriculture
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That common sence may lead to the right direction as it did in the past
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on Thursday
William Richardson is now a member of Ontario Agriculture
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Andrew Campbell added a discussion
Whether or not you agree with the concept of climate change - Don McCabe thinks the government is going to act on it - and the resulting policy will either help or hinder farmers.Do you think he is right??
on Thursday
Joe Dales added a discussion
Special Agriwebinar sessions live from the 2010 Managing Excellence in Agriculture Conference in Saskatoon! Tonight at 7:30 PM EST - Dr. Lowell Catlett: "Smart is Beautiful - 21st Century Agriculture's Revolution" Tomorrow at 9:40 AM EST- prese…
on Wednesday
Ken said: "With all those who keep demanding audits of Agricorp I can only say that one was completed and clearly showed Agricorp was not given the resources to develop the system they need for modern programs. The CAIS database is being used for pu…
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Forum

Andrew Campbell

Farming and Climate Change 1 Reply

Started by Andrew Campbell in Commodity Market Talk. Last reply by John 1 hour ago.

OntAG Admin

Do you want your kids to farm?

Started by OntAG Admin in General Agriculture Discussions 4 hours ago.

pigsrgr8

I think I need a car gps...any advice?

Started by pigsrgr8 in Machinery Talk 11 hours ago.

Brent Royce

Surplus farm houses 26 Replies

Started by Brent Royce in General Agriculture Discussions. Last reply by rein minnema Feb 5.

AgOntario

Post fertilizer prices here...... 3 Replies

Started by AgOntario in Crop Talk. Last reply by Ross Stone Feb 3.

Bristow

.Foreign Interests. 8 Replies

Started by Bristow in General Agriculture Discussions. Last reply by Bristow Feb 2.

Blog Posts

Joe Dales

Mitchell, Acres and Daynard Selected for Induction into the Ontario Ag Hall of Fame. Click below to add your best wishes.

THREE OUTSTANDING LEADERS SELECTED FOR INDUCTION INTO THE ONTARIO AGRICULTURAL HALL OF FAME

From the Ontario Agriculture Hall of Fame.

Milton. In its thirty-first year, the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame Association will induct three leaders into the Hall of Fame Gallery at Country Heritage Park in Milton on Sunday June 13, 2010. To qualify for this prestigious recognition, Inductees must have demonstrated visionary leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship in the advancement of agricultu… Continue

Posted by Joe Dales on February 2, 2010 at 9:53am

Avia Eek

Pulling the Plug...

Part II—You Can’t Eat Energy!!

Monday, January 18, 2010, was a night for small victories for the Farmers of the Holland Marsh, the citizens of King Township, and the people of Ontario!

This was the night our Township Council voted, unanimously, in favour of an interim control by-law. Basically, if upheld by the OMB, it halts the building of the power plant slated to be imposed in the Greenbelt, on agricultural land in the Holland Marsh. This will allow Township staff the opportunity to underta… Continue

Posted by Avia Eek on January 31, 2010 at 10:24am — 2 Comments

Joe Dales

Haney Video: John Gillespie, Beef Information Centre at NCBA in San Antonio, TX.



Shaun Haney spoke to John Gillespie, Chairman of the Beef Information Center about what he thinks the he and the Beef Information Center accomplished at the NCBA. John is a farmer from Ontario who has committed an immense amount of time to serving the beef industry in Canada. Continue

Posted by Joe Dales on January 30, 2010 at 1:52pm

OntAG Admin

Alumbaugh: Oh the Irony! PETA...

Alumbaugh: Oh the Irony!
By JoAnn Alumbaugh, Farms.com

Last week, Gilbert Arenas, the pro Washington Wizards basketball player, was suspended indefinitely for bringing guns into the Wizards’ locker room and for inappropriate behavior preceding a game, when he mockingly “shot” at teammates. It happened last Wednesday, January 6, which coincidentally, was the player’s 28th birthday.

But, now here’s one for the record books: The very next day after his suspension, Arenas was featured shirtless in… Continue

Posted by OntAG Admin on January 19, 2010 at 9:33am

OntAG Admin

Ontario Tree Planting Workshops Announced. Click to Learn More.

TORONTO, Jan. 14 /CNW/ - The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Trees Ontario, along with its partners, the Ontario Forestry Association (OFA) and local planting agencies will host seven free workshops to educate local area landowners on the resources and incentives available to plant trees on their properties.

Everyone can take part in supporting tree planting in Ontario. The workshops give landowners the opportunity to learn about tree planting techniques, financial incentives like tho… Continue

Posted by OntAG Admin on January 14, 2010 at 5:39pm

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