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Events

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

November 1, 2019 to November 10, 2019 – Exhibition Place

Pulse Science and Technology Forum

November 5, 2019 to November 7, 2019 – The Courtyard Marriott

Ontario Young Farmers Forum

November 17, 2019 to November 18, 2019 – Hamilton Convention Center

Grey Bruce Farmers Week 2020

January 3, 2020 to January 9, 2020 – Elmwood Community Centre

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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

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Inder Mohan Sharma might attend OntAG Admin's event

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair at Exhibition Place

November 1, 2019 to November 10, 2019

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair takes place every November in the City of Toronto. Come celebrate the best in agriculture, local food, and equestrian competitions from across the country.The Royal is the largest combined indoor agricultural fair and international equestrian competition in the world. It is where Canadian and international breeders, growers and exhibitors are declared champions and where hundreds of thousands of attendees come to learn, compete, shop and have a great time with…See More

Aug 24

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Soil Health and Water Quality in the Thames River Basin at Willson Hall, U of G Ridgetown Campus

August 22, 2019 from 8am to 12pm

Come learn about the latest research into BMP's for Soil Health and Water Quality in Southern Ontario. Enjoy a Free Breakfast! Hear about how other farmers are adding BMP's into their practices and tour some research plots at the college. Farmers in Jeannettes and McGregor Creek sub-watersheds of Chatham-Kent will learn about funding opportunities for BMP's as well.See More

Aug 19

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Dada Oluwaseun Femi, tulika jain, Farm Management Canada and 4 more joined Ontario Agriculture

Aug 17

OntAG Admin posted an event

Ontario Switchgrass Field Day: Focusing on Innovative Dairy Applications at Nott Farms

August 16, 2019 from 10am to 3pm

Aug 13

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OntAG Admin posted an event

InfoAg International Conference & Exhibition Brazil at Royal Palm Hall

August 28, 2019 to August 30, 2019

InfoAg International The gateway for shaping the future of precision and digital Agriculture28-30 August 2019Royal Palm Hall,Campinas, São Paulo State, BrazilPRECISION FARMING IS THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE. ARE YOU READY?Get the technology advancements, knowledge and contacts you need to join the Precision and Digital Agriculture journey…See More

Jul 16

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OntAG Admin posted an event

Grey County Agricultural Services at Adrian Op’t Hoog in the Feversham

July 19, 2019 from 9:30am to 12pm

Grey County Agricultural Services Box 463 206 Toronto Street South Markdale, ON N0C 1H0 Phone: (519)986-3756 Email: info@greyagservices.ca Grey County Soil & Crop are hosting a “Crop Walk” on Friday, July 19, 2019, at 9:30 A.M. at the Farm of Adrian Op’t Hoog in the Feversham area. (Not the Home Farm) 468170 12th Concession B Intersection of Cty Rd 2 and 12th Conc. B, 2 Roads N of Feversham This Crop Walk will provide an excellent opportunity to walk a variety of crop fields which will…See More

Jul 9

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OntAG Admin posted an event

Ontario Forage Expo at Vosbrae Farms

July 23, 2019 all day

Due to challenges created by extreme weather conditions, there has been a change in the date for the Victoria County Forage Expo.The Victoria County location will be held on Tuesday, July 23th at Vosbrae Farms, 140 Skyline Rd. in Oakwood, ON. The Perth location at Pendora Dairy Ltd., 6447 Road 164 Monkton, ON will take place on the originally scheduled date of July 9, 2019. Additional address details can be found on our website:…See More

Jul 3

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OntAG Admin posted events

Junior Farmers Association of Ontario 75th Anniversary Banquet
July 27, 2019 at 2pm to July 28, 2019 at 1pm
Ontario Young Farmers Forum
November 17, 2019 to November 18, 2019
Junior Farmers Association of Ontario Golf Tournament
July 26, 2019 from 11am to 9pm

Jun 12

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Understand your rights and responsibilities as an employer at Exeter United Church

June 10, 2019 from 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Join for an HR information sessionHuman resources regulations are always changing and as a business owner, it’s important you know the rules.Katie DeBlock Boersma, employment law specialist with Monteith Ritsma Phillips Professional Corporation will walk you through the recent updates and how they could impact your farm. Some topics she’ll cover:Technology and your farm – managing online bullying and social mediaEmployee sick days – employer obligations and rightsEmployee dismissals – know the…See More

May 27

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Blog Posts

Using UAVs and the Crop Imagery Data they Collect to Improve Crop Yields and Performance

Posted by OntAG Admin on May 4, 2019 at 1:10pm

How to Use Precision Agriculture Data - Veritas Farm Management & Deveron UAS.

Posted by OntAG Admin on May 4, 2019 at 1:06pm

A&L Laboratories Presentation on Soil Health at the Farms.com Precision Ag Conference.

Posted by OntAG Admin on May 4, 2019 at 1:02pm

Telling our story in Plano

Out last day in Texas had the AALP Class visit BNSF Railway headquarters (the air traffic control of the railway) a 23-billion dollar company situated outside of Fort Worth in an impressive, modern facility. We were greeted by James Titsworth, General Director of Business Development. We viewed the impressive state-of-the-art dispatch area, where over 250 people work together 24/7 ensuring safety of the railway system West of…

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Posted by AALP on July 18, 2018 at 11:30am

Going back in time in Dallas

Sunday, July 15th saw AALP Class 17 visit the Sixth Floor Museum Sixth Floor Museumin Dallas. This is the floor…

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Posted by AALP on July 15, 2018 at 11:00am

History, Culture and Cowboys

Our day began in the historic Stockyards District of Fort Worth, once called "Cowtown". This was once the great livestock exchange of the region, as animals made their way into the area‎ by rail. The economy and infrastructure has changed, but the industry has adapted.

At Superior Livestock Auction, bimonthly…

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Posted by AALP on July 14, 2018 at 10:30am

In the fields of Texas

Friday morning saw the group continue its NAST with an early morning visit to the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB). Located on a 70-acre campus outside of Waco, the Texas Farm Bureau advocates for the agricultural needs of all Texas farmers at the local, state and national level. With over 500,000 member families, the TFB prides itself as being the “Voice of Agriculture”.…

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Posted by AALP on July 13, 2018 at 7:00am

From the Capitol to cattle

Day 5 of our tour started with the drive from College Station to the capital city of Austin. We headed to the Capitol, taking in the architecture and city sights. We also learned a few fun facts about the Capitol building, such as it is taller than the US Capitol building!

Our first speaker was Christi Craddick, Chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission.…

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Posted by AALP on July 12, 2018 at 5:00pm

Farms.com 20 Years Helping Farmers and Agri Business.

Posted by OntAG Admin on July 11, 2018 at 10:17am

Everything's bigger in Texas

Our first visit of the day was to J.D. Hudgins, a family business breeding registered Brahman cattle for sale in ‎38 states and 43 countries, most located around the equator. This breed is very well suited to tropical and subtropical climates, having originated in India. We got to "meet" Manso, the bull bought by Hudgins in…

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Posted by AALP on July 10, 2018 at 7:30am

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Notill tye drill verus Greatplains drill and caddy

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Attention Hunters! 9 Replies

Started by Peter Gredig in General Agriculture Discussions. Last reply by Rick May 1.

Looking to start farm business

Started by Maja Jurisic in General Agriculture Discussions Jan 25.

Photos from 2017 Northumberland Beef Farmers BBQ in Dartford, Ont, 06 July 1 Reply

Started by Robert Campbell in Beef in Ontario Talk. Last reply by Chris RAlph May 30, 2018.

Looking for test fields for crop health mapping with drone/UAV, free maps provided to owner

Started by Shawn Beringer in General Agriculture Discussions Jan 5, 2018.

vietnam trip

Started by karen hescock in General Agriculture Discussions Dec 6, 2017.

Business owner looking to trade Computer/IT Services for hunting land access.

Started by Rick in AgClassifieds: Buy and Sell Forum Nov 5, 2017.

Bioprinting living tissue

Started by Joann in General Agriculture Discussions Aug 19, 2017.

Great ON Yield Tour is back! Mark your calendar for Aug 14 -25, 2017, for 2nd Annual Tour 8 Replies

Started by Moe Agostino in Commodity Market Talk. Last reply by Moe Agostino Aug 15, 2017.

Mark your calendars for the 2017 6th Annual US Corn Belt Crop Tour! 212 Replies

Started by Moe Agostino in Commodity Market Talk. Last reply by Moe Agostino Jul 30, 2017.

Are you a farmer in SW Ontario? - Fill out this survey on Precision Agriculture and Broadband!

Started by Emily Duncan in General Agriculture Discussions Oct 18, 2016.

Director of Operations opportunity - Agriculture

Started by Jason Wilson in General Agriculture Discussions Oct 14, 2016.

Join us for the Ag 4.0 Summit + Innovation Tour, Nov 2-3 in Meaford

Started by Ashleigh Weeden in General Agriculture Discussions Oct 11, 2016.

Toronto Real Estate Board

Started by Joann in General Agriculture Discussions Sep 7, 2016.

Scouting And Managing Tough Weeds: Canada Fleabane.

Started by OntAG Admin in Crop Talk Aug 14, 2016.

Anyone familiar with Lobsinger Bros The Lion Threshing Machines?

Started by OntAG Admin in General Agriculture Discussions Jul 13, 2016.

Need Help Planning Grey Bruce Farmers' Week 2017

Started by Grey Bruce Farmers' Week in General Agriculture Discussions May 9, 2016.

2 questions about my pigs

Started by Alix bezak in Pork in Ontario Discussions Apr 28, 2016.

abattoirs in southern ontario

Started by Alix bezak in General Agriculture Discussions Apr 28, 2016.

Hunting Property

Started by Nick Romanow in AgClassifieds: Buy and Sell Forum Apr 28, 2016.

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