Young Farmers In Ontario

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This group has been set up for young and beginning farmers to discuss the challenges and issues associated with running a farming operation.

Members: 53
Latest Activity: Feb 7

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Durham couple wins Young Farmers Award

Started by AgOntario Apr 13, 2010.

2009 Outstanding Young Farmers Announced.

Started by OntAG Admin Dec 15, 2009.

Young Farmers: Provide Input to the Federal Government.... 1 Reply

Started by Joe Dales. Last reply by Roadrunner Dec 5, 2009.

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Launch of the Young Farmers' Report

During the young farmers' roundtable sessions hosted by Minister Blackburn in November 2009, interested parties from across the country had enriching discussions on the challenges and opportunities that lie within the agricultural sector. Find out what young farmers, agricultural students, agricultural academics, and industry representatives thought about the challenges and opportunities facing the next generation of farmers!

Young and Beginning Farmers

Latest updates to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Young and Beginning Farmers section.

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Comment by Colin Lundy on February 7, 2013 at 10:09am

COG OSO Farmer Needs Survey for Eastern Ontario & Western Quebec

About 30 minutes online: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/cog-oso-farmer-needs-2013
For all farmers – organic, ecological, biodynamic, conventional - all scales, all commodities
Opportunity to have your say in guiding our Farmer Outreach Programming
A project of Canadian Organic Growers, Ottawa – St. Lawrence – Outaouais Chapter
3 survey participants will be randomly chosen to receive a free gift from COG OSO
Contact: Colin Lundy, COG OSO Farmer Outreach Coordinator, colin@cog.ca or 613-493-0020
General information at www.cog.ca/ottawa

Comment by Joe Dales on February 7, 2011 at 1:21pm: I want to introduce a new project Farms.com Risk Management is launching.

Farms.com Market School is an educational online video series of lessons on how to better market your grain and livestock commodities. Here is the first video of this free series that is sponsored by DEKALB Brand Seeds.

Comment by OntAG Admin on February 3, 2011 at 12:01pm

Upcoming OMAFRA Workshops

Growing Your Farm Profits (GYFP)
Quest for New Farm Value
On-Farm Food Safety

CLICK HERE FOR More information on FARMSTART website

Comment by Roadrunner on December 17, 2010 at 7:06pm: How much were you trying to borrow from FCC?

Did you prepare a business plan that showed the purchase would cashflow?

What were you planning to grow?

I would find an experienced farmer who knows how to present info to FCC and ask for their help.

Good luck and keep trying.

Comment by Jamie Boland on December 16, 2010 at 10:30am: Hi Jonathan

I have a friend who recently bought some land in the Ottawa area and is in the beginning phase of her farm. She told me that the Ontario Grants Book has lots of options for funding to entice young farmers in that area. Im not sure if you've looked into this avenue to finance your project, but it may be worth a try.

It's definitely not an easy business to get into, but obviously you know this. It seems like youve got the drive and the clientele, so best of luck to you!

Comment by Jonathan Boland on December 16, 2010 at 10:01am: Ive been trying for 5 years to convince fcc to work with me to buy a farm. I have resorted to selling 55 acres of my 4th generation inheritance to finance the purchase of more land and assets. So even with $300k for a down payment they balk, tell me the only farms they will finance are in northern ontario, manitoba, ect. I grew up south of ottawa, farm south of ottawa and i want to stay in the area! There are great local and commercial markets here, i make money on my farm. Fcc is full of bullshit

Comment by Joe Dales on October 2, 2010 at 11:25am: How did you get started farming...any tips for new farmers.
We asked Larry Blaney this question and Andrew Campbell videotaped the response.

Comment by OntAG Admin on July 3, 2010 at 11:25pm

Comment by Gayl Creutzberg on May 21, 2010 at 11:25am: Looking for farm tours or introductory workshops? Check out a listing of Ontario training events at http://www.farmstart.ca/workshops/current-events-workshops/. Or sign up for a newsletter at www.farmstart.ca and get monthly events bulletins sent to you.

Comment by AgOntario on May 10, 2010 at 9:43am: FCC's Young Farmer Agriwebinar Series
NOW ONLINE!

Go to www.agriwebinar.com to view the following Agriwebinars in the...

Starting a New Farm Business
Agriculture is full of entrepreneurs. Learn from producers who started a completely new venture as part of their business. You’ll see how they managed risk, became profitable and had fun along the way.

Presented by: Brent Vankoughnet, Owner & Manager, Agri Skills Inc.

Creating a Balanced Partnership
Often, two heads are better than one especially when everyone brings their own unique skills to the table. Learn how to successfully create a partnership between yourself and another producer for mutual profitability.
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Presented by: Terry Betker, Meyers Norris Penny

Transitioning to Full-Time Farming
Many producers work off-farm to make ends meet. How do you make the jump to farming full-time? This is your chance to learn how to make a smooth and sustainable transition.

Presented by: Reg Shandro, Farmacist Advisory Services Inc.

Transferring the Farm Outside of the Family
More and more producers are thinking of succession and many farming operations are being passed onto business partners outside of the family. Learn how to make succession planning work for you.

Presented by: John Fast, Family Enterprise Solutions

Hosted/Sponsored by Farm Credit Canada.