Ontario Agriculture

The network for agriculture in Ontario, Canada

Why Are More and More Cash Croppers Switching to Organic?

Event Details

Why Are More and More Cash Croppers Switching to Organic?

Time: March 7, 2019 from 1pm to 4pm
Location: Grey Ag Services, Lower level of Grey Gables, rear entrance
Street: 206 Toronto Street South
City/Town: Markdale
Website or Map: http://www.greyagservices.ca
Phone: 5199863756
Event Type: day, course
Organized By: Grey Ag Services
Latest Activity: Jan 21, 2019

Export to Outlook or iCal (.ics)

Event Description

A farmer-to-farmer conversation about the advantages of going organic and how they do it successfully, featuring: Fiete Suhr of Riverbend Farms; Terry Good of Good Family Farms/Tek-Mac Inc.; and other organic farmers in the area.  Session will cover: Premiums for organics; yields; input costs; weed control, and how to start transition.  Eric Payseur from Ecocert Canada will facilitate this course.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - see attached  

Pre-Register By: Mon. Mar. 4th, 2019

 

Comment Wall

Comment

RSVP for Why Are More and More Cash Croppers Switching to Organic? to add comments!

Join Ontario Agriculture

Attending (1)

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

Nearly $4 Million Invested in Northern Ontario Agriculture and Food Projects

Eight Northern Ontario agriculture and food projects are receiving $3.8 million from FedNor, supporting new and expanded grain infrastructure, dairy automation, maple and trout production, greenhouse modernization and market development.

Canada Proposes Clean Fuel Changes to Strengthen Domestic Biofuel Production

Proposed changes to Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations could strengthen domestic biofuel production and investment, while creating opportunities for Canadian-grown feedstocks including canola, corn, soybeans and wheat.

JCB Unveils Versatile New Fastrac 6000 Series

In a recent JCB product spotlight video, Product Manager Sam Elliot introduced the new Fastrac 6000 Series, a versatile 335-horsepower tractor designed to meet the changing needs of modern farmers.

After Controversial Research Farm Closures, AAFC Asks Farmers to Help Shape Future Science

After a controversial year that included plans to close federal agricultural research facilities, AAFC is asking farmers what Canada's future agricultural science priorities should be.

Cdn. ranchers concerned about Mercosur trade

Undercutting Canadian ranchers now mean fewer will rebuild, one rancher said

© 2026   Created by Darren Marsland.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service