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Need Help Planning Grey Bruce Farmers' Week 2017

We are in the midst of planning GBFW17.  It will run from Jan 4th to Jan 10th.  Beef Day will start us off and then the days will be Dairy, Goat, Sheep, Horse, Ecological and Crops.  GBFW takes place…Continue

Started May 9, 2016

Looking for Panelists For a Precision Ag Panel for #GBFW15

We are in the process of planning Grey Bruce Farmers' Week 2015 to be held in the Elmwood Community Centre in January.  Crops Day will be held on Tuesday Jan 13th.  We are planning to have a…Continue

Tags: #GBFW15, conference, speakers

Started Sep 8, 2014

Need Help Planning Grey Bruce Farmers' Week 2015
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We are currently in the process of planning #GBFW15.  This will occur Jan 7-13th 2015.  This is a 7 day Ag Conference that takes place in Elmwood, Ontario.  This will be our 49th year!  We have a…Continue

Tags: Conference, Ag

Started this discussion. Last reply by Grey Bruce Farmers' Week Nov 3, 2014.

Looking for a Dynamic Speaker to Speak About Stray Voltage on Dairy Farms
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We are planning GBFW 2014 in Elmwood next January.  As part of our Dairy Day Program we would like to have a dynamic speaker to address the topic of Stray Voltage on Ontario Dairy Farms - Prevalence,…Continue

Tags: Stray Voltage

Started this discussion. Last reply by Grey Bruce Farmers' Week Dec 2, 2013.

 

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Soil Health Open Discussion with Dr. Lee Briese at Online

July 27, 2023 from 8pm to 9:30pm
Join Georgian Soil and Crop for their Soil Health Open Discussion with Dr. Lee Briese from Centrol Ag Consulting, North Dakota, USA.Everyone is invited to attend this fun and informative virtual discussion! Bring your questions, and put Dr. Briese's knowledge to the test!No pre-registration is required.Join online through Zoom: https:/tinyurl.com/kupeuf3uOr call into the meeting on the phone: 1-647-374-4685. Zoom meeting ID: 814 6172 6319 Passcode: 359535For more information prior to the…See More
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Weed ID Workshop at Grey Ag Services

February 21, 2023 from 1pm to 3pm
Presented by: Kris McNaughton, U of G, Ridgetown College. Tuesday February 21st 1:00 - 3:00 pm at Grey Ag Services. Course fee: $20.00. Go to www.greyagservices.ca to pre-register.Have you ever wondered how you can quickly identify between green, giant, and yellow foxtail or even fall panicum?  If so, this hands-on weed identification session may be for you!  A combination of live weed samples and images will be used to share tips and tricks on how to…See More
Jan 26, 2023
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Soil Fertility Workshop at Grey Ag Services

February 2, 2023 from 1pm to 3pm
Presented by: Colin Elgie, OMAFRA. Thursday February 2nd 1:00 - 3:00 pm, at Grey Ag Services. Course fee: $20.00. Go to www.greyagservices.ca to pre-register.Let’s dig into what your farm’s soils hold.  Learn how to interpret soil tests from your own fields, and how to use these test results to make decisions with your fertilizer plan.  What effect do high fertility prices have on your plan?  Join in to find out.See More
Jan 26, 2023
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What's New in Agronomy? at Grey Ag Services

February 1, 2023 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Presented by: Deb Campbell from Agronomy Advantage and Carrie Davenport from Georgian View Ag Services Ltd.Wednesday February 1st, 1:30 - 4:30 pm at Grey Ag Services or online through Zoom (this course is a hybrid). Go to www.greyagservices.ca to pre-registerTogether Deb and Carrie will discuss:New seed technology New resistance concernsNew crop protection products New precision ag techniques The afternoon will include lots of time for Q&A with Deb…See More
Jan 26, 2023
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Making Better Bales at Owen Sound

June 20, 2022 from 1pm to 3pm
Grey County Agricultural Services is hosting "Making Better Bales" at Valleykirk Farms near Owen Sound on Monday June 20th from 1-3 pm.This is a free, informative event about producing the best quality bales with the fewest baling headaches.Learn about cutting time, baling techniques, net wrap and twine application, and machinery set up for successful baling. This event is a spin-off from a winter course planned by Grey Ag Services. It is open to anyone who would like to attend and there is no…See More
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Horse Pasture Management at ONLINE Grey Agricultual Services Services

February 4, 2021 from 7pm to 8pm
Horse Pasture Management. Facilitator: Christine O’Reilly, Forage & Grazing Specialist, OMAFRA How can you manage pastures to maximize the amount of grazing available to your horse(s)? Good pasture management requires balancing what the horses need with what the grass needs. This talk will cover how grass grows and some tips to manage horse pasture. Please email info@greyagservices.ca to registerSee More
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Virtual Grey Bruce Farmers Week 2021 BEEF DAY at ONLINE Grey Agricultual Services Services

January 6, 2021 from 11:15am to 5pm
100% Online this year!  Register onlineGBFW welcomes producers and agribusiness from across Canada and beyond to this Virtual Online event!Conference content will be available live during the week, and available for 30 days following the event.In 2021, GBFW is going Virtual.  It will be an 8 day agricultural conference featuring a program dedicated to each of the major commodity groups in Grey and Bruce counties and far beyond, plus, feature the exhibitors and sponsors on Trade Show Day. …See More
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Grey Bruce Farmers Week 2020 at Elmwood Community Centre

January 3, 2020 to January 9, 2020
Join us in Elmwood for another engaging week of fascinating speakers and topics!Goat Day Fri 3rd, Sheep Day Sat 4th, Horse Day Sun 5th, Dairy Day Mon 6th, Beef Day Tues 7th, Ecological Day Wed 8th, Crops Day Thurs 9th.Check website for event scheduleSee More
Sep 3, 2019
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Manitoba Crop Alliance awards 2024-25 high school bursaries

Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA) has awarded six graduating high school students from Manitoba with bursaries valued at $1,000 each. The six bursary recipients are Rylan Wubbe from La Riviere, Peyton Tolton from Kenton, Caroline Anne McConnell from Cromer, Taylor Unrau from Douglas, Dane Bergen from Carman, and Elizabeth Woodason from Erickson. “I’d like to congratulate this year’s high school bursary recipients and wish them all the best as they continue their education,” says MCA chair Jonothan Hodson. “MCA is proud to support agriculture’s next generation, and I can’t wait to see these promising, young individuals make their mark on our industry.” MCA established these bursaries to assist graduating high school students within the province of Manitoba who are planning on continuing their education at a Canadian college or university in a field that will benefit the agriculture sector. MCA also awards annual bursaries valued at $2,000 each to post-secondary students enrolled in agricul

Let’s Grow Canada Joint Initiative: Staking a Claim for Agriculture in the Government Mandate

CCA joined other national agricultural organizations to write an open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney outlining the opportunities of Canadian agriculture as an economic growth sector. We all look forward to opportunities to work with the government to assure Canadian agriculture is an economic priority. “The Canadian Cattle Association is proud to join with other national agricultural organizations in calling on the Government of Canada to make Canadian agriculture an economic priority. There is a lot of opportunity to work together to see economic growth for the beef cattle sector, diversify our trade, and build a profitable and sustainable industry for farmers and ranchers now and in the future. The world needs more Canada and working together we can grow the herd, and the Canadian economy.”

Butchery Team Canada at the 2025 World Butchers’ Challenge

Earlier this year, Alberta Pork had the honour of serving as a regional sponsor for Butchery Team Canada at the 2025 World Butchers’ Challenge (WBC), held March 30–31, 2025 in Paris, France. Known as the “Olympics of Meat,” this prestigious event brought together 18 of the world’s best national butchery teams to compete in an intense display of craftsmanship, precision, and creativity. We are incredibly proud to share that Butchery Team Canada ranked 5th in the world—a remarkable achievement that highlights the team’s talent, hard work, and dedication to their craft. As the provincial organization representing Alberta’s hog producers, Alberta Pork was thrilled to support Team Canada on this global stage. Our sponsorship reflects our core commitment to excellence, innovation, and promoting the people who help bring Alberta pork from farms to tables across the world. Representing Alberta on the team was Edmonton’s own Corey Meyer of Acme Meat Market—a third-generation butcher and NAIT

Applications Open for Grains Innovation Fund 2026

Grain Farmers of Ontario launches the 2026 Grains Innovation Fund with $75,000 grants, supporting innovative projects in food processing, renewable energy, and grain-based solutions.

Bruce County Hosts Animal Rescue Training

Bruce County firefighters received hands-on animal rescue training led by Equine Guelph. The program builds rural emergency skills and prioritizes safety for both animals and rescuers.

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