Ontario Agriculture

The network for agriculture in Ontario, Canada

Event Details

Halton SCIA Summer Tour

Time: August 15, 2012 from 6:30pm to 10pm
Location: Norm Biggar's
Street: 191 Burnhamthorpe Road East
Website or Map: http://www.oscia.cloverpad.org
Phone: Adrian Mohammed: 905-825-6000 x4491
Event Type: tour, ghscia
Organized By: Halton SCIA
Latest Activity: Jul 6, 2012

Export to Outlook or iCal (.ics)

Event Description

6:30 pm - Norm Biggar's, 191 Burnhamthorpe Road East (just west of Trafalgar Road on the north side of Burnhamthorpe Road): Demonstration by Larry Blaney with some of his new tillage equipment.
 
7:30 pm - W.A (Bill) Johnson Biosolids Management Centre, 4449 Regional Road #25: Terratec Environmental Ltd. and Greg Kitching of Premier Equipment Ltd. will demonstrate the new John Deere tractor used on Terratec's drag line system, followed by a presentation by Dean Iamarino of Halton Region on the Halton Biosolids Master Plan.  
Halton Region and Terratec Environmental Ltd. will host a BBQ catered by Troy's Diner for those attending.
All welcome.
RSVP Deadline: TUES. AUG. 7 
Three ways to register:
1. Online: www.oscia.cloverpad.org
2. Email: Adrian.Mohammed@Halton.ca
3. Phone: 905-825-6000 x 4491 or 905-464-7023
 
For further information: 
Adrian Mohammed BES
Biosolids Recycling Technician
Region of Halton
Email: Adrian.Mohammed@Halton.ca
Office: 905-825-6000 Ext. 4491
Cell: 905-464-7023

HELPFUL HINT: Click on "Add to my Calendar" on the upper right-hand corner of the event screen to have the event information automatically populate in your calendar (compatible with both Apple iCal and the Microsoft Outlook systems).

 
 

Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association

One Stone Road West | Guelph Ontario N1G 4Y2

www.ontariosoilcrop.org

Comment Wall

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

Gophers gotcha going gaga?

With escalating gopher populations causing increasing concern for landowners across Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF), with the support of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM), is stepping up to offer practical assistance. Gophers are a significant cause of crop loss and land degradation, impacting the livelihood of Saskatchewan producers and landowners, according to the SEF. In response, the SWF is connecting landowners with trusted SWF members who are ready to assist in controlling gopher numbers in a responsible and ethical manner. Landowners experiencing challenges with gophers are encouraged to contact the SWF office at 306-692-8812. The SWF will then work to identify available SWF members in that area to co-ordinate arrangements directly with the landowner. All SWF members participating in this initiative carry an additional $5 million in liability coverage, and are expected to uphold the highest standards of safety, conduct and la

Attention Researchers: The BCRC Opens Call for Letters of Intent

The Beef Cattle Research Council invites letters of intent (LOIs) for research projects. The application deadline for this call is September 2, 2025,?at 11:59?PM MT. The purpose of this call is to achieve specific priorities listed in the 2025 Call for Letters of Intent – Research document (selected through consultation with industry stakeholders from the Canadian Beef Research and Technology Transfer Strategy).  Approved projects will be required to?use the industry funding to leverage additional funds from government or other funding organizations to fulfill project budgets.  Preference will be given to projects that are one to three years in duration; if the need for a longer timeframe can be clearly demonstrated, four or five-year projects may be considered. Projects will commence no earlier than May 1, 2026. Refer to the documents below for more information. All call-related information can also be found on the BCRC’s Call for Proposals webpage. Sharing or reprinting BCRC posts

Calf Auction Raises Funds for Youth

A young man from Milverton auctioned a prize calf, raising over $31,000 for Autism Ontario, inclusive sports, and milk programs, with huge support from the local community.

BFO Cow-Calf Financing Survey

BFO is soliciting feedback from Ontario cow-calf producers on the use of various financial assistance and herd financing programs through the completion of a short survey.

Moving More Lentils: Progress & Priorities in Europe

Work is underway to expand opportunities for Canadian pulses in the European Union and United Kingdom, particularly for lentils, while addressing regulatory and policy barriers that continue to impede market access.

© 2025   Created by Darren Marsland.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service