Ontario Agriculture

The network for agriculture in Ontario, Canada

Event Details

Halton SCIA AGM

Time: January 17, 2013 from 9:30am to 3:30pm
Location: Hillcrest United Church
Street: 8958 Trafalgar Road
City/Town: Georgetown
Website or Map: http://www.ghscia.com/coming-…
Event Type: agm
Organized By: Halton SCIA
Latest Activity: Jan 8, 2013

Export to Outlook or iCal (.ics)

Event Description

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER
Jack Rabin, Associate Director of Farm Programs, Rutgers University, New Jersey on "The Future of the mid-sized family farm"

Please note: In order to allow travel time to the Brant SCIA AGM for their afternoon presentations, the Special Guest Speaker, GHSCIA RCC and OMAFRA reports will present at 10 am.

PRESENTATIONS

  • "Is farming affecting the Ontario bee population?" - The Ontario Beekeepers' Association Technology Transfer Team 
  • Nitrogen Management in Corn - Ian McDonald, OMAFRA
  • Commodity updates
  • Project results
  • Region of Halton report
  • Biosolids update
  • OSCIA Report
  • GHSCIA Report
  • EFP Report
  • Door prizes

COST

  • $30 per person, includes a hot lunch and 2013 Halton SCIA membership
  • $100 for corporate memberships

TRADE SHOW INQUIRIES

  • Julia Whalen at cattleco@zing-net.ca
  • Cecil Patterson: cpatterson8@sympatico.ca

FOR INFORMATION
Cecil Patterson, Halton SCIA secretary
Phone: 905-875-0167
Email: cpatterson8@sympatico.ca



Comment Wall

Agriculture Headlines from Farms.com Canada East News - click on title for full story

Falling Behind on Direct Alcohol Shipping Deadline

Canada’s small alcohol producers are demanding answers as governments fail to deliver promised direct-to-consumer shipping reforms ahead of a key May deadline.

Major Weather Pattern Shift Signals Heat, Rain Relief, and El Niño Intensification Across U.S.

A significant late-May pattern shift is set to reshape U.S. weather, bringing needed rainfall to drought areas, extreme heat to northern regions, and increasing confidence in a strong El Niño.

US China Trade Deal Sparks New Hopes for Agriculture Markets

The US China trade deal (once in force) may boost agriculture markets, along with weather and global factors. Farmers could see higher prices and better profits, though market uncertainty and risks remain.

Saskatchewan Startup Unveils Portable Device to Detect Crop Diseases in the Field

A Saskatoon-based startup is transforming crop protection with a portable testing device that delivers rapid disease detection, helping farmers reduce losses and improve decision-making.

$15.1M to Scale Whole-Cut Plant-Based Protein

A $15.1 million investment led by Protein Industries Canada will scale a breakthrough manufacturing platform for whole-cut protein alternatives, strengthening Canada’s food system and creating new value for Canadian-grown crops.

© 2026   Created by Darren Marsland.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service