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Rotational Grazing Pasture Walks at Grey, Leeds, Manitoulin

June 17, 2023 at 8am to August 12, 2023 at 3pm
Advanced Grazing Mentorship Program Pasture Walks - FREEGrey County, Saturday, June 17, 2023, 9 am – 1 pm Host: Dean Cober Topic – Paddock DesignLeeds County – Saturday, June 24, 2023, 9 am – 1 pm Host: Anita O’Brien Topic – Water SystemsManitoulin Island – Saturday, August 12, 2023, 9 am - 1 pm Host: Birgit Martin Topic – Carrying Capacity Register:…See More
May 22, 2023
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Rotational Grazing Pasture Walks at Grey, Leeds, Manitoulin

June 17, 2023 at 8am to August 12, 2023 at 3pm
Advanced Grazing Mentorship Program Pasture Walks - FREEGrey County, Saturday, June 17, 2023, 9 am – 1 pm Host: Dean Cober Topic – Paddock DesignLeeds County – Saturday, June 24, 2023, 9 am – 1 pm Host: Anita O’Brien Topic – Water SystemsManitoulin Island – Saturday, August 12, 2023, 9 am - 1 pm Host: Birgit Martin Topic – Carrying Capacity Register:…See More
Apr 25, 2023
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Soil Organic Carbon KTT Workshop and Field day at Mable May Farms

September 30, 2021 from 6pm to 7pm
Join us at Mabel May Farms, 6214 Appleby Line,Burlington, Ontario.Coffee & Lunch will be providedRegister NowInformation on commercially available biofertilizers,application methods, cost per ha; GHG emissionsreduction values and methods used; SOC sequestrationquantification methods and values will all be presentedin a field-setting (10 am to 12 noon)Lunch (provided) – 12 noon to 1…See More
Sep 30, 2021
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Ontariohaylistings.ca at online

June 23, 2021 at 6pm to November 30, 2021 at 7pm
The Ontario Hay Listings is new and improved! Until now, the site has provided an avenue for buying/selling only hay, straw and biomass products.  In an effort to improve the site and provide increased value to our producers, the categories have been expanded to include everything from manure exchange to the labour to shovel it! There is always room for expansion and improvement, so if you have something forage-related to advertise that isn’t included, please let us know.The process has been…See More
Jun 23, 2021
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Profitable Pastures Free Webinar Series at Online

March 9, 2021 from 8pm to 9pm
Tuesday, March 9: “What’s new at the Ontario Beef Research Centre?” with Drs. Kim Schneider and Katie WoodWednesday, March 10: Fodder beet grazing with Dr. Jim Gibbs, Lincoln University, New ZealandThursday, March 11: Pasture fertility with Deb Campbell, Agronomy AdvantageFriday, March 12: Carbon Markets for Forage Farmers with Cedric MacLeod, Canadian Forage & Grassland Association Register:…See More
Mar 4, 2021
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Profitable Pastures Free Webinar Series at Online

March 9, 2021 from 8pm to 9pm
Tuesday, March 9: “What’s new at the Ontario Beef Research Centre?” with Drs. Kim Schneider and Katie WoodWednesday, March 10: Fodder beet grazing with Dr. Jim Gibbs, Lincoln University, New ZealandThursday, March 11: Pasture fertility with Deb Campbell, Agronomy AdvantageFriday, March 12: Carbon Markets for Forage Farmers with Cedric MacLeod, Canadian Forage & Grassland Association Register:…See More
Feb 5, 2021
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Profitable Pastures Free Webinar Series at Online

March 9, 2021 at 8pm to March 11, 2021 at 9pm
Tuesday, March 9: “What’s new at the Ontario Beef Research Centre?” with Drs. Kim Schneider and Katie WoodWednesday, March 10: Fodder beet grazing with Dr. Jim Gibbs, Lincoln University, New ZealandThursday, March 11: Pasture fertility with Deb Campbell, Agronomy AdvantageFriday, March 12: Carbon Markets for Forage Farmers with Cedric MacLeod, Canadian Forage & Grassland Association Register:…See More
Jan 29, 2021
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Starting a Farm in Ontario at Grey Ag Services, Lower level of Grey Gables, rear entrance

March 5, 2020 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Facilitated by Mark Ferguson (OMAFRA) this course is aimed at those interested in starting a farm business.  Course will go over the new entrant self assessment and hilight some of the basic information to help you get started on yoru new journey.  Learn about the importance of panning, evaluating different market opportunties, financing your new business and record keeping. Pregrgistration is requried - info@greyagservices.ca or 519-986-3756 $15 cash or check payable at the door.  NOTE this…See More
Feb 27, 2020
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Profitable Pastures 2020 at Mount Forest Community Hall

March 10, 2020 from 10am to 4pm
The Ontario Forage Council is proud to announce our upcoming annual Profitable Pastures 2020.  The conference will be held in Mount Forest, at the Mount Forest Community Centre, 850 Princess St, Mount Forest on Tuesday, March 10, 2020.  Additionally, remote locations will be added.  Please watch our website for news on these remote locations.  Presentations are CEU accredited.This year’s keynote speaker is Bill…See More
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MPP Paul Vickers Named Parliamentary Assistant to Minister of Agriculture, Food & Agribusiness

Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound MPP Paul Vickers said that he is pleased to be named the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, the Hon. Trevor Jones. “Agriculture has been the passion of my life,” said Vickers, the newly elected, first-term MPP. “I am very excited for this opportunity to advocate for Ontario’s farmers and agri-businesses.” The mandate of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness includes supporting the growth of Ontario’s agrifood sector, providing business supports to farmers, and ensuring the sustainability of agriculture through research and innovation. As Parliamentary Assistant, Vickers will support the Minister in achieving his mandate.

Prioritizing on-farm safety for the next generation

A fun and interactive program is available to help farm families start those important conversations about safety. The BASF Safety Scouts program provides 2,000 BASF Safety Scout and BASF Safety Captain kits each year at no cost to farm families across Canada. The kits are designed to encourage farm children to take on the role of safety ambassador on their farm. Leta LaRush, Vice President, Business Management at BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada said the program is a key pillar of how BASF supports the communities where their customers live, work, and play. “Our children’s safety must always come first on the farm, and it is particularly important we keep safety top of mind during busy seasons,” LaRush said. “Initiatives like this provide valuable resources that help farm families and communities invest in on-farm safety. By prioritizing these programs, we can work together to shape a safer and brighter tomorrow for Canadian agriculture.” The free activity kits can help farm fam

With 8.7 million birds dead, B.C. farmers assess avian flu toll, and worry about what's next

There is a window of relief for British Columbia farmers from the devastating waves of avian flu, leaving them to assess the toll of outbreaks spanning more than three years that saw millions of birds culled at hundreds of farms. Farmers and scientists also worry what the next migration of wild birds will bring this year. Some farmers have moved their operations outside British Columbia's Fraser Valley or exited the industry altogether since the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian flu began circulating, said farmer Ray Nickel. Nickel, who operates a farm in Abbotsford in the Fraser Valley, was forced to cull 60,000 chickens in the fall of 2022 due to the disease. He said his flock of about 9,000 turkeys on another farm was also euthanized in 2023. "It's just daunting, and the uncertainty about what's happening around you does weigh on you," Nickel said of the virus.  "We've had reoccurring events, particularly in the fall, and the amount of anxiety and stress that goes in for producers w

2025 Planting Plans Reveal a Pivot in Alberta’s Fields: Statscan

Alberta farmers are shaking up their planting strategies — and sending a clear message: adaptability is the new productivity. Wheat is on the rise, canola is pulling back, and lentils and dry peas are starting to elbow their way into more rotations, according to new data from Statistics Canada. The 2025 crop year will be anything but business as usual in Alberta, as producers recalibrate around profitability, drought resilience, and global demand signals. Across the province, wheat is regaining dominance, with farmers expecting to plant 6.6% more wheat than last year, totalling 8.4 million acres. Most of that is driven by a surge in spring wheat, which is up 8.0% to 7 million acres — a response to strong international demand and a return to fundamentals in uncertain times. But perhaps the biggest plot twist? Canola — long the golden child of Prairie agriculture — is taking a hit. Alberta producers plan to seed 4.3% less canola in 2025, bringing acreage down to 6.1 million. That’s a

FCC: With Margins on Thin Ice, Growers Face Tough Seeding Choices This Spring

As the seeding window approaches across Canada, growers are entering the 2025 planting season with more uncertainty than usual — that’s the message in a new analysis from Farm Credit Canada written by senior economists Justin Shepherd and Graeme Crosbie. Ongoing trade disputes, including new tariffs from China, are adding to market volatility and complicating decisions around crop selection, FCC says—particularly at a time when cereal crops are seeing a resurgence in price competitiveness compared to oilseeds. According to the analysis, prices for key crops started the year strong, with canola and wheat futures jumping by 8% and 9%, respectively, in mid-February. But gains were short-lived. The announcement of Chinese tariffs in March triggered a sharp decline in canola prices. Although there’s been a partial recovery in recent weeks, market conditions remain highly unpredictable. Other major crops like soybeans and corn have followed a similar path. Prices climbed through late Jan

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