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Practical opportunities to navigate the future of feed showcased at ANCC 2025 in Niagara Falls at Niagara Falls, Ontario

May 7, 2025 at 9am to May 9, 2025 at 5pm
Top national feed industry event features newest research, networking and more Advances in animal nutrition research are generating exciting opportunities for the livestock and feed sector.Participants from across the animal nutrition industry will learn about the latest developments under the theme “Practical opportunities to navigate the future of feed” at the 9th annual Animal Nutrition Conference of Canada (ANCC), from May 7-9 in Niagara Falls, Ontario.The event is hosted by the Animal…See More
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Tickets on sale for The Leadership Lecture and Reception with Dr. Rebecca Sutherns at DoubleTree by Hilton

March 27, 2025 from 6pm to 9pm
The Rural Ontario Institute, host of the renowned Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP), is excited to announce Dr. Rebecca Sutherns, popular author, professional facilitator and coach will be the featured speaker at The Leadership Lecture and Reception. Tickets are now on sale for this premiere event. “Imagination isn’t just for dreamers—it’s for leaders,” says Gabrielle Ferguson, Leadership Programs Director at ROI. “This session will inspire and equip listeners to think…See More
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The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention at Niagara Falls Convention Centre

February 19, 2025 at 8:30am to February 20, 2025 at 4pm
The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention (OFVC) is an annual 2-day gathering of horticultural crop producers involved in the production of fruits and vegetables. The convention is attended by a cross section of the horticultural sector including government, industry, business, consultants, producers, associations, researchers and educators from across Canada and features a great lineup of horticultural experts, educational sessions, trade show exhibitors and great networking opportunities.See More
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Advocacy in Action: Canada Organic Trade Association’s Organic Summit & Parliament Day 2024 at Delta Hotel's Ottawa city center

November 18, 2024 at 9am to November 19, 2024 at 4pm
The Canada Organic Trade Association’s (COTA) flagship event, The Canada Organic Trade Association’s (COTA) flagship event, the Organic Summit, will take place on Monday, November 18, 2024, in Ottawa, followed by a members-only Advocacy Day happening on Tuesday, November 19. Dive into this hybrid event which offers inspiring presentations, engaging talks, and networking opportunities focused on the organic market and scientific insights, with cutting edge research unveiled. Nine expert speakers…See More
Nov 5, 2024
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London Farm Show 2025 at The Agriplex

March 5, 2025 at 9am to March 7, 2025 at 5pm
Save the date for March 5-7, 2025 as the London Farm Show returns at the Agriplex and BMO Centre.The London Farm Show at Western Fair District is the largest spring farm show in eastern Canada, featuring over 300 exhibitors and 230,000 square feet of show space, showcasing the latest in agricultural technology & equipment. This three-day event is a must attend for producers & suppliers alike, and as a way to reconnect and quick start your planting season.See More
Oct 4, 2024
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CFGA Conference in Guelph this December! at Delta Hotel

December 3, 2024 at 8:30am to December 6, 2024 at 10pm
The Ontario Forage Council is pleased to be partnering with the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) for CFGA's Annual Conference in Guelph this December, from the 3rd to the 6th.This year’s theme is Roots to Success: The Foundation of Resilient Agriculture. During this not-to-be-missed three-day event, we will learn about exciting and cutting-edge happenings in the forage sector and gain valuable information and inspiration for anyone involved in the forage and grassland sectors…See More
Sep 26, 2024
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Farmersville Exhibition 2024 at Centennial Park and Centre '76 Athens Ontario Canada

July 19, 2024 at 6pm to July 21, 2024 at 9pm
Feature tractor: International HarvesterAll makes are welcome.Admission Fees (as of January 4th 2024):$30 - weekend passor daily rates as follows...$15 - Friday night$15 - Saturday$15 - SundayReturning Events:Friday - Truck PullSaturday - Vintage Tractor PullSunday - Horse Draw and Lawnmower PullPlease check out the Schedule of Events page for more information.Exhibitors - Bring your vintage tractor, farm equipment, car, truck, motorcycle, small engine, homebuilt buggy - we are always looking…See More
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Kemptville college Alumni Reunion at Lombardy Agricultural Society Fairgrounds

August 17, 2024 from 10am to 7pm
The Alumni Board is preparing for annual reunion on Saturday, August 17th, 2024. It will be held at the Lombardy Agricultural Society Fairgrounds, 7 Kellys Road, Smiths Falls (just off Hwy 15), where Kemptville College Alumni Historical building has been constructed.Money raised from the auctions will go towards the Scholarship Fund. Donations are always welcome to support Alumni Operating costs & Functions.All Donations will be receipted at the reunion.No meal tickets sold on the day of…See More
Apr 19, 2024
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Clarington Agriculture Summit at Solina Community Hall

April 5, 2024 from 9am to 1pm
Members of the agriculture community in Clarington and surrounding area, the Clarington Agriculture Summit has returned! Join us, the Clarington Board of Trade, and partners in agriculture who have a passion for initiatives that celebrate agriculture, promote opportunities in agriculture, and support members of a community who invest so much more than time, to provide for and feed the world. We look forward to seeing you, welcoming our guest speakers and creating a space to cultivate…See More
Apr 2, 2024

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At 4:22am on June 26, 2013, Andrea Steed said…

Thanks for the welcome! I am already entrenched in reading here!

Andrea @ PlanET

At 1:13pm 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 7:51am on February 1, 2012, charlie brown said…
Thanks for the welcome. Iwill gey a chance in the evening sometime to explore the site. Should be interesting!
Tim
At 5:16pm on November 19, 2011, Wayne Black said…
At 3:02am 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 4:40am on August 17, 2011, Mike Furlong said…

Thanks for your help

 

At 5:20pm on July 13, 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 10:01am 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 5:22am 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 2:26pm 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.

 
 
 

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Healthy potato harvests surpass odds

Andy Diercks, a fourth-generation potato farmer from the small village of Coloma in central Wisconsin, is blunt about the difficult realities facing family-owned farms today. “There are days when the choices aren’t always good, and you’re making the least bad choice,” he said. “But we’ve survived well. I’m proud of what we do here.” For decades, Diercks’ family and farmers across the state have worked closely with vegetable researchers at the University of Wisconsin to ensure a healthy harvest, from the initial seed supply to disease prevention and management. Amanda Gevens, a UW-Division of Extension specialist and the department chair of plant pathology, knows all too well the high stakes for Wisconsin farms. She arrived at the university in July 2009 — the same month that a late blight epidemic hit the state for the first time in nearly a decade. Gevens had to learn how to relay critical information to farmers in a timely useful manner so that they could take action against the d

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It’s now 2025 and following intense rhetoric from governments, dairy farmers accept and understand they have key roles to play in reducing emissions produced by their herds. In fact, they’ve always accepted cows produce methane and that it can be harmful to the environment. And farmers know there are a number of management decisions they can take to help reduce greenhouse-gas production from livestock. As the payload of science intensifies, and new research becomes available, dairy farmers are willing to embrace the new knowledge and implement it on their farms. Their only hope is that other industries, outside of agriculture, also realize, admit and accept that they, too, have major responsibilities in helping countries reach their net-zero targets. Management decisions first steps Tinkering with feed, both in concentrate form and grass, can help reduce the overall amounts of gases being produced by cows. Cows produce methane when the feed they consume is digested in their gastroin

Polycrops: Challenges, Triumphs and Valuable Lessons from Beef Producers

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