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Starting a Farm in Ontario - RESCHEDULED from Feb 27

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Starting a Farm in Ontario - RESCHEDULED from Feb 27

Time: March 5, 2020 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Location: Grey Ag Services, Lower level of Grey Gables, rear entrance
Street: 206 Toronto Street South, Unit 3
City/Town: Markdale
Website or Map: http://www.greyagservices.ca
Phone: 5199863756
Event Type: agricultural, education, course
Organized By: Ontario Forage Council
Latest Activity: Feb 27, 2020

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Event Description

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 course has been rescheduled from Feb 27

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