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Canada’s largest pig show is returning in grand fashion, as the Ontario Pork Congress (OPC) celebrates its 40th year.
Organizers are planning this latest edition of the…"
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OntAG Admin's Discussions
I Love Farming Because...... Post your response here. Ag More Than Ever.
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Started this discussion. Last reply by OntAG Admin yesterday.
Ontario Ice Storm Resources And Information. Some farmers may need some help, generators etc. Post here.
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Started this discussion. Last reply by OntAG Admin Apr 14.
Help Wanted: Crop Farm Production Operator, Blaney Grain Farms, Milton, Ontario.
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Started this discussion. Last reply by OntAG Admin Mar 30.
OntAG Admin's Events
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Sudbury - Growing Forward 2 Information Session
May 30, 2013 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm – Ambassador Hotel
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Barrie - Growing Forward 2 Information Session
May 31, 2013 from 9:30am to 11:30pm – Holiday Inn and Conference Centre
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London - Growing Forward 2 Information Session
June 3, 2013 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm – Four Points Sheridan
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OntAG Admin replied to OntAG Admin's discussion I Love Farming Because...... Post your response here. Ag More Than Ever."Here a couple thoughts.
Because we are feeding the world healthy, inexpensive food.
Because we like to see plants and crops grow from seed to end food products."
OntAG Admin posted a blog postSAMCO 8 Row Pull Type Planting Corn In Earlton, Ontario With Degradeable Mulch Film.
,br>New 80PT model Samco planter. 8 row pull type planting maize corn with degradable mulch film to warm the soil in early spring. see our website for more information.See More
OntAG Admin commented on Joe Dales's blog post Feeding The World: Conversations on the Role of The Farmer With Consumers."Watch all five videos in the BASF Conversations on Sustainability here:
Urban consumers get answers about how their food is grown
http://www.farms.com/BASFconverstionsonsustainability/tabid/1247/Default.aspx"
OntAG Admin left a comment for LEMKEN Canada Inc."Welcome to the Ontario Agriculture Community website at www.ontag.farms.com.
We hope you enjoy interacting with our farmer and agri business members and visitors.
Let us know if you have any questions,
Sandy Dales
sandy.dales@farms.com"
OntAG Admin commented on OntAG Admin's blog post Terry Daynard's Blog: A Message to All You Older Guys/Gals: Get On Twitter"For more information check out this Blog: Twitter for Farmers - Great Ontario Twitter Accounts to Follow and Getting Started and How Twitter Can Help You on Your Farm http://ontag.farms.com/profiles/blogs/twitter-for-farmers"
OntAG Admin posted an event
Food Farms Fish And Finance at Centre for Social Innovation - Annex
May 25, 2013 to May 26, 2013
Keynote by Michael Shuman Saturday, May 25Michael Shuman is director of research for Cutting Edge Capital, and the BusinessAlliance for Local Living Economies. He is a Fellow of the Post Carbon Institute andauthor of The Small Mart Revolution: How Local Businesses are Beating the GlobalCompetition.AgendaSaturday, May 25Panel discussions:Critical Challenges Facing Food Business Viability, Stewardship and FinancingPrivate and Institutional Investment Partners in the Food SystemCommunity Financing…See More
Joe Dales commented on OntAG Admin's blog post Terry Daynard's Blog: A Message to All You Older Guys/Gals: Get On Twitter"Don't forget to follow us at @OntAg and @Farmsnews
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OntAG Admin posted a blog postTerry Daynard's Blog: A Message to All You Older Guys/Gals: Get On Twitter
By older I mean about 50-plus, including old-timers like me who can still learn new skills. Younger people can ignore the following advice; they’ve mostly discovered what I’ll be saying, years ago.I have long ignored the idea of social media. I saw no reason to inform others about my daily trivia, or to know the same about them. But then, thanks to two daughters, I discovered Twitter. It’s marvelous.For sure, Twitter can be about trivia, and often is. But it’s also a phenomenal means of keeping…See More
OntAG Admin replied to Grey Bruce Farmers' Week's discussion Looking for a Dynamic Speaker to Speak About Stray Voltage on Dairy Farms"Adam Shea
@FarmingForYou
@OntAg Magda Havis from peterborough area. Best way to contact is probably through Trent U. Worked on stray voltage with some dairy farmers"
OntAG Admin replied to Grey Bruce Farmers' Week's discussion Looking for a Dynamic Speaker to Speak About Stray Voltage on Dairy Farms"AmandaBrodhagenMay 08, 6:42pm via Twitter for iPhone
@OntAg David Collins (not too sure if I got the spelling correct)...but he is from the Ripley area."
OntAG Admin posted an eventCanada Expands Export Opportunities for Sheep and Goat Genetics to Turkey at Southway Hotel | Ottawa, Ontario
June 12, 2013 to June 13, 2013
Farm Management Canada is pleased to announce that…See More
OntAG Admin posted an event
2013 Ontario Pork Congress at Stratford, Ontario, Canada
June 19, 2013 at 10am to June 20, 2013 at 5pm
To bring together all segments of the pork industry in order to showcase the technologies, services, wares, products,programs and related resources.To promote the health and well being of Ontario's pork production, which might include welfare, carcass qualities, quality controls, environmental limits and farm safety. PLATINUM (FOOD SPONSOR) GOLD PLUS …See More
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SAMCO 8 Row Pull Type Planting Corn In Earlton, Ontario With Degradeable Mulch Film.
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New 80PT model Samco planter. 8 row pull type planting maize corn with degradable mulch film to warm the soil in early spring. see our website for more information.
Posted on May 18, 2013 at 11:49pm
Farms.com Corn Report: Planting Tips To Produce High Corn Yields. Tim Welbanks, Maizex Seeds.
Posted on May 16, 2013 at 11:07pm
Terry Daynard's Blog: A Message to All You Older Guys/Gals: Get On Twitter
By older I mean about 50-plus, including old-timers like me who can still learn new skills. Younger people can ignore the following advice; they’ve mostly discovered what I’ll be saying, years ago.
I have long ignored the idea of social media. I saw no reason to inform others about my daily trivia, or to know the same about them. But then, thanks to two daughters, I discovered Twitter. It’s marvelous.
For sure, Twitter can be about trivia, and often is. But it’s also a… Continue
I have long ignored the idea of social media. I saw no reason to inform others about my daily trivia, or to know the same about them. But then, thanks to two daughters, I discovered Twitter. It’s marvelous.
For sure, Twitter can be about trivia, and often is. But it’s also a… Continue
Posted on May 14, 2013 at 3:58pm — 2 Comments
2012-2013 Agriwebinar® Series - View Past Webinars Online
2012-2013 Agriwebinar® Series
Farm Management Canada's 2012-2013 Agriwebinar® season has come to an end.
Agriwebinar® presentations hosted by FMC and other partnering organizations are now available in the Past Webinars section of Agriwebinar.com. Check out our list of insightful and informative webinars from the past season.
2012-2013 Farm Management Canada Agriwebinar®…
Posted on April 18, 2013 at 8:32pm
Ontario Farmland Values from FCC Spring 2013 Farmland Values Report
Farmland values in Ontario increased an average of 11.9% in the second half of 2012, following gains of 16.3% and 7.2% in the previous two reporting periods. Farmland values in Ontario have risen for the past 20 years.
Some cash crop producers leveraged their current land holdings to purchase less expensive land in other locations, such as in Northern Ontario, yet the resulting impact on farmland values was relatively modest. The…
ContinuePosted on April 15, 2013 at 2:30pm
Comment Wall (10 comments)
- At 7:13pm on November 28, 2012,
Starview Ridge said… Thanks for the warm welcome Joe. Looks like a great site for information and networking, and we needs lots of both!
Jay @ Starview Ridge
- At 1:51pm on February 1, 2012,
timothy D Emerson said… - Thanks for the welcome. Iwill gey a chance in the evening sometime to explore the site. Should be interesting!
Tim
- At 11:16pm on November 19, 2011,
Wayne Black said…
- At 10:02am on August 25, 2011,
Mary Thring said… - Thanks for the welcome. We're enjoying developing our social media platforms. Would you be willing to list us in your "Farmers and Agriculture in Ontario"? We're @UofGuelphOAC
- At 11:40am on August 17, 2011, Mike Furlong said…
Thanks for your help
- At 12:20am on July 14, 2011,
Rick H. said… - Thanks for the welcome Sandy. I'm here to learn more about Ontario agriculture and farming and maybe lend some insight into new tech for soil management.
- At 5:01pm on June 2, 2011, Ian Richardson said…
- Glad to be connected to the OntAG site. Looking forward to keeping up, and hope to be able to share some of the great work we're doing, especially in livestock.
- At 12:22pm on May 9, 2011,
Richard Edmonds said… - Thank you. I am looking forward to the inter-action here at OntAG. I am anxious to start some discussion regarding on-site ethanol production on Farms using farm waste.
- At 9:26pm on March 29, 2011, JAMIE RAWLINGS said…
Thank you!
looking forward to graduating from St.Clair College at end of April '11 and becoming employed in expanding greenhouse industry in Leamington.
- At 8:21am on November 11, 2010,
GJAcommunications said… - Thanks we're happy to be here and look forward to sharing all the great conversation.
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Strong Demand Anticipated for 2013 Western Canadian Winter Wheat Crop
The executive manager of Winter Cereals Canada expects a strong demand this yearUSDA Crop Planting Progress Report Released
Corn now 71% Planted Vs 28% Last Week and 79% 5 Yr Ave.Canadian Farmer Uses Helicopter To Save Apples From Freezing Temperatures
When cold weather threatened an apple orchard near Ottawa this week, it was time to bring in the helicopters.Daily Market Outlook Report
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Midway through May, planting of corn and other crops is nearing completion in parts of Ontario© 2013 Created by Darren Marsland.
