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OntAG Admin's Blog – November 2014 Archive (13)

Videos: 2014 OFA 'Reel' Farm Video Challenge

Winners and the videos submitted for the 2014 OFA 'Reel' Farm Video Challenge - Good work by everyone.…
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Added by OntAG Admin on November 26, 2014 at 9:00am — No Comments

Elaine Froese: FarmOn.com Farm Masters - How To Master Success In Your 30's.

For additional great FarmOn.com Farm Master videos visit http://www.farmon.com

Added by OntAG Admin on November 25, 2014 at 6:00am — 1 Comment

Applications for AALP Class 16 Are Now Being Accepted

PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

1) Review the AALP Class 16 Curriculum and ensure availability for all dates outlined on the schedule. 

2) Tuition for AALP Class 16 is $11,000, which represents approximately 1/3 of the cost…

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Added by OntAG Admin on November 20, 2014 at 7:00am — No Comments

AAFC Crop Map Data: 3 Year Frequency Data of Corn and Soybeans in Chatham-Kent Region

From Leander Campbell,  Remote Sensing Specialist at Agriculture Canada (AAFC), on Twitter @LeanderCampbell - A look at 3yr frequency data of corn & soybean crops in the Chatham-Kent region of Ontario. Derived from AAFC crop map data.…

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Added by OntAG Admin on November 20, 2014 at 2:00am — 2 Comments

Stay Informed on Weather Alerts and Road Conditions - Useful Website Links

Stay informed about public weather alerts in Southern Ontario http://weather.gc.ca/warnings/index_e.html?prov=son

For Northern Ontario use this link:…

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Added by OntAG Admin on November 19, 2014 at 10:00am — No Comments

Photos: The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 2014 Shared on Instagram

Enjoy these great photos from The 92nd Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, the world's largest combined indoor agricultural and equestrian show.…

    1. Bacon in training @THERAWF
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Added by OntAG Admin on November 17, 2014 at 2:00am — No Comments

Premier Kathleen Wynne at the Last Day of The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne helped The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair draw its 92nd season to a close Sunday after another successful year bringing country life to the heart of the city and connecting families with farming and food experiences in fresh new ways.



"The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is such a great opportunity to bring us closer to the food we eat and the people who produce it," said Premier Wynne. "Walking around the Fair gives people a real sense of why food…

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Added by OntAG Admin on November 16, 2014 at 8:30am — No Comments

Action Plan to Attract Young People to Careers in the Agriculture and Food Sector

REPORT: Planning for Ontario's Future Agri-Food Workforce November…

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Added by OntAG Admin on November 14, 2014 at 3:00am — No Comments

Farmer-Driven (Science-Based) Blueprint to Save Ontario Agriculture - Farm Action Now

Farm organizations launch Farm Action Now to address bleak fate of Ontario agriculture

GUELPH, ONNov. 13, 2014 /CNW/ - On the cusp of government regulations that will negatively impact family farminglast night marked the first meeting of Farm Action Now, a task force of farm organizations across the agriculture sector, formed to evaluate the fate…

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Added by OntAG Admin on November 14, 2014 at 2:30am — No Comments

Farms.com Soybean Report: The Value Of Seed Test Plot Yield Data Explained.

Added by OntAG Admin on November 12, 2014 at 3:08pm — No Comments

Video: Rick Mercer at 2013 The Royal Agriculture Winter Fair - Visit the 2014 Royal Fair On Now Until Nov. 16th

Rick goes to the 91st annual Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, ON.

The 2014 Fair is on now and runs until November 16th - More details here: http://ontag.farms.com/events/the-royal-agricultural-winter-fair

Added by OntAG Admin on November 9, 2014 at 1:30pm — No Comments

“Faces of Farming” 10th Anniversary Edition Calendar Now Available

“Faces of Farming” calendar celebrates milestone - Farm & Food Care unveils 10th anniversary edition

Minister Jeff Leal and Farm & Food Care Foundation vice chairman Ian McKillop unveiling the cover of the 2015 Faces of Farming calendar featuring Ryan Schill of…

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Added by OntAG Admin on November 6, 2014 at 10:30am — No Comments

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Depopulation could destabilize food systems

It’s difficult to argue that climate change isn’t the most pressing threat to our agri-food sector. Farmers, processors, distributors, retailers and transporters have all been forced to adapt in real time to extreme weather events, shifting growing seasons and volatile conditions. From droughts to floods to wildfires, climate change has tested the resilience of every link in the food supply chain. Yet, for all the challenges the sector has faced – and will continue to face – due to climate pressures, it has managed to cope reasonably well. Investments in technology, new crop varieties, smarter logistics and infrastructure upgrades have helped absorb many of the shocks. But there is another looming threat – quieter, slower, and far more difficult to reverse – that few in the industry appear prepared for: depopulation. At its core, the food industry is built on one assumption: that there will always be more mouths to feed. Growth in population has long been a proxy for market growth.

Labour shortages create dragnet for agri-food

Canadian agriculture and agri-food consistently punch above their weight. Agriculture and agri-food contribute $111 billion per year – more than $30 million per day – to the Canadian economy, or over six per cent of our GDP. However, there are still more than 16,000 job vacancies on Canadian farms, and this labour crisis is resulting in avoidable financial strain. With that considered, you would think that smoothing out the regulatory red tape – especially on access to labour for farmers – should be highest priority for federal and provincial governments when the shortage is both critical and chronic, proven with many years of data and evidence. When COVID-19 challenged supply chains, action was taken to secure our food supply, but this level of urgency and priority for the sector appears to have come to an end. Producers and workers need new solutions Agriculture is theoretically prioritized in the immigration regulations, but it continues to be squeezed by on all sides. Agriculture

Syngenta brings new fungicide to Canadian potato growers

The Orondis Advanced premix combines a Group 29 and Group 49

Mastering Controlled Burns -- Essential Safety Tips for Farmers

Controlled burns can improve soil health and manage vegetation, but they require careful planning and strict safety measures.

Carney heading to China to talk ag and other issues

Prime Minister Carney is expected to discuss ag when he visits China next week

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