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Denis Lauzon, Jeremy Lauzon and Francois Latour were at the Ottawa Valley Farm Show in March to promote their newest venture. They are determined to bring the world record for number of threshing machines operating at one time back to Eastern Ontario. In 2015, Latour spearheaded a successful challenge to the world record with 111 mills running continuously for 15 minutes at the same time. In 2016, a group in Saskatchewan surpassed the record, and now Latour and supporters are putting out the call for antique machine operators to get ready to bring their threshing mills to the St. Albert Curdfest in August of 2019. Organizers are looking for 150 or more participants.

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Ottawa Valley Farm Show and Pedigreed Seed Sale wrap up

by Candice Vetter AgriNews Staff Writer TTAWA — THE 90TH ANNUAL OTTAWA VALLEY FARM SHOW HAD REDUCED

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ATTENDANCE COMPARED TO LAST YEAR, ATTRACTING ABOUT 600 FEWER PEOPLE, AT 10,700 VISITORS, BUT WAS STILL A TREMENDOUS SUCCESS. THE SHOW BOASTED OVER 330 VENDORS AND DISPLAYS, AND FILLED THE EY CENTRE NEAR THE OTTAWA AIRPORT. OVER ITS THREE-DAY RUN, FROM TUES., MARCH 14 TO THURS., MARCH 16, ATTENDANCE WAS HAMPERED BY A BLIZZARD ON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, RESULTING IN A CRUSH ON THURSDAY.

As usual, highlights included the opening ceremonies, which featured the piping in of the OVFS executive and volunteers and speeches from area dignitaries on the first day; the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association hosted the feed, seed and forage awards on the second day; and also the pedigreed seed sale on the final day.

See the 2017 feed, seed and forage award results on page 5. Young North Dundas resident, Bruce Porteous, won a slew of awards, including the award for Champion 4-H Exhibitor.

The OVSGA also hosted the Kemptville College Alumni. In a piece of sad irony, had the University of Guelph not decided to close the college in 2014, this year alumni would have celebrated its 100th anniversary.

Musical guests joined the show, with performances from The Vintage Fiddlers, The Tiger Island Trio and Barrhaven Fiddleheads. The OVSGA unveiled its new logo at the show, and this year it partnered with Foodland Ontario to promote local food. This is the first such partnership and show visitors seemed to appreciate the connection.

The pedigreed seed sale, with auctioneer John Joynt and helpers Al Argue, Joe Paulson and Jim Beer, was a short and fast-paced interlude on the final day.

Besides award-winning seed, several special items were sold, including a log cabin quilt which was auctioned in a very exciting bidding war between Rose and Dave Stewart, and Arlene Ross. The Stewarts deliberated before making the winning bid of $7,600.

Later the quilters who had made this quilt volunteered

to make a similar quilt for Ross, if she would stick to her $7,500 bid, thereby almost doubling the funds raised for the quilts. Other items went for spectacular prices, including George Nesbitt’s bid of $1,500 for a boxed toy tractor which was item #1 of 126 made

by Allis Chalmers. He then upped his own bid to $4,005, in order to break the previous year’s record of $4,000 paid for a model, beating it by $5. Funds

raised at the auction were over $20,000, which will go to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario in Ottawa.

The show featured regular exhibitors and newbies, and visitors included those who have come from all over the Ottawa Valley for years, and young children brought in by farming parents. Most area schools were out for March Break, giving the next generation a chance to enjoy the show.

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Highlights from the 2017 OVFS

From left, David and Rose Stewart are congratulated for winning the auction bid for the Log Cabin Quilt by Quilt Project Coordinator Nancy Grundy.

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Terry Ennis of Stormont County receives the John Posthumus Award for most points in 4-H Life Skills Section from OVFS Director Andrew Dawson of Lanark County.

David Blair (right) presents the Ed Wallace Challenge Trophy for Champion Hay Exhibit award to Mike Dwyer and family of Leeds County at the OVFS. Bouwers photos More Highlights on page 7

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The SynAgri Award for Champion Ear Corn is presented to Robert Campbell of Lanark County by Daryl Acres.

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Editorial Sharing the dream Who’s next? What Eastern Ontario agricultural company will be next to plunge into shared ownership with its employees?

There have got to be some huge benefits, otherwise why would, first Beau’s All Natural Brewing Company of Vankleek Hill, and now Homestead Organics of Berwick, Morrisburg and Sebringville, enter into such arrangements. Employee loyalty is obviously a benefit, as is employee satisfaction.

But is there a big financial gain for the big boss, usually the motivating force in any corporate decision?

Maybe not! Maybe it’s more about the nature of the boss. It’s interesting that these two companies share the organic culture in common, Homestead in milling and grain packaging, and Beau’s in its beer ingredients. There’s that whole hippy thing going on with organic, that collective approach to business, where ownership, management and employees are all one big happy family, equal in their pursuit of a quality, healthy lifestyle fuelled by all-natural lentils and brewskis.

Both companies and both families have made a big splash in Eastern Ontario. Like their products, it was only natural for them to eventually apply innovative techniques to staffing.

There’s nothing wrong with that at all. In fact, it’s very good for all concerned, making for terrific work places where everyone involved feels the love. Like the Beauchesne family that owns Beau’s, Homestead proprietor Tom Manley comes from a long line of free-thinkers and innovators.

A decade ago, the Beauchesnes took a beat up old leather factory and transformed it into Canada’s leading craft brewery, with plans to expand nationwide and into Africa and China. Back in 1988, Manley and wife Isabelle took a small organic grain processing enterprise operated from his parents’ farm and began building it into an organic powerhouse when hardly anybody knew what the word meant.

Tearing a page from Beau’s playbook, Homestead has confirmed its participation in the Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP), handing out the first share certificates to employees. Manley confirms the intention is to reward employees for their hard work while providing an incentive to continue growing the business. The ESOP will give Homestead an extra edge, he says.

We haven’t dropped by Homestead lately, but the next time we do, we expect to see Beau’s-type smiles lighting up the faces of employees, equally thankful for their chance to get a piece of the organic pie.

A weighty topic There’s other good news on the organic front, once again involving Homestead Organics (See Agriview above, Sharing the Dream).

Canadian Organic Growers used the Ottawa Valley Farm Show March 15 as a launch pad for its revised handbook, praised as a “must-have” for anyone in the industry.

More specifically, Ashley St. Hilaire, COG director of programs and government relations, joined Eastern Ontario organic guru Tom Manley to unveil the third edition of the Organic Field Crop Handbook. Manley’s Homestead Organics had a booth in the Ottawa show.

The 448-page handbook is particularly suited for those who aspire to improve environmental sustainability and profitability of their farming operations, says Tom whose company helped fund the revised handbook.

The substantial reference book reflects the latest information on growing organic field crops in North America, including wheat, spelt, beans, hemp, flax, and more.

“This is one of the most important books for organic field crop farmers Continued on page 8

AgriGab Getting to the source A whole decade! Just like that! Pffft!

That’s the amount of time that’s elapsed since the Raisin-South Nation Source Protection Committee was pulled together to examine the vulnerability of municipal drinking water supplies across a large tract of Eastern Ontario.

The tract is a combination of the South Nation and Raisin Region watersheds. Across Ontario, 18 similar committees were struck in the wake of the Walkerton disaster to make sure it never happened again.

It’s personal to me because I was named to the committee from the outset to represent the general public and I’ve been on board ever since. A few other members have been there for the duration, while some came on later and others departed along the way.

The full Raisin-South Nation SPC consists of 15 members plus the chair; four empty spots were filled during the regular meeting March 22, with Josee Brizard, Lawrence Levere, Peggy Taylor and Stephen Wilson signing up; there’s still one empty spot.

During that meeting there was a change at the top, with farmer and former municipal politician Ray Beauregard appointed as only the second chairman in the 10-year history of the SPC. After acting on an interim basis, Beauregard has officially replaced the late Claude Cousineau, also a former municipal politician, the committee’s inaugural chair, who kept a firm handle on the rudder through years of technical reviews and revisions, and the odd blowup, one in particular involving the agricultural community.

Ray’s appointment has been officially sanctioned

by Glen Murray, Ontario Minister of Environment and Climate Change, who said Beauregard’s experience and business style will be the key in continuing to monitor area drinking water supplies.

Ray has been an elected municipal councillor, president of the local Cattlemen’s Association, and is past chair of the Eastern Ontario Water Resources

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by Tom Van Dusen Committee. He operates a small poultry farm, and has worked for various companies as well as the federal government.

On the SPC since 2007, Ray is proud of its accomplishments and honoured to lead it. He’ll continue to spearhead the committee’s goal of protecting and enhancing municipal drinking water under the 2006 Clean Water Act. Members of the SPC also learned March 22 they’re losing veteran project manager Richard Pilon who, effective May 1, has been appointed General Manager of the Raisin Region Conservation Authority.

Pilon’s replacement as of May 1 has already been designated, Water Resources Engineer Phil Barnes who’s been part of SPC support staff from the outset.

“It’s a seamless transition,” Richard says of the transfer of duties to Barnes as well as of Beauregard stepping into the chairmanship. “They bring a wealth of knowledge to the table.”

Member of Ontario SPCs represent the general public, agricultural, municipal, industrial, commercial and governmental sectors. Presence of the committees ensures that communities can protect their drinking water sources through development of collaborative, locally-driven, science-based protection plans.

Over the past decade, most of the heavy sledding has been done, with municipal clean water sources identified and buffered through an assortment of regulations and guidelines.

However, the ongoing SPC effort is much more than monthly maintenance, Richard explains.

Processes devised and put in place now have to be tested and tweaked where necessary. Raisin-South Nation and the other provincial committees meet semi regularly to share updates and refinements.

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OVFS 2017 Championship seed, feed and forage show results FIELD CROP CLASSES with rank, exhibitor (county) listings are as follows: Class 1 – Oats: 1. Jack Broeders (Frontenac); 2.

John Sutherland (Frontenac); 3. Barry Thompson (Grenville).

Class 3 – Barley - 2 Row: 1. Harold & Shelley McPhail (Lanark); 2.

Barbara Ann & Michel & Kevin & Samantha Glaude (Stormont); 3. Threeloos Farms (Stormont).

Class 4 – Barley - 6 Row: 1. Modler Farms Ltd. (Leeds); 2. Raymond Shannon (Frontenac); 3.

William Lillico (Dundas).

Class 5 – Malt Barley: 1.

Rick Hess (Dundas); 2.

Harold & Shelley McPhail (Lanark); 3. Barbara Ann & Michel & Kevin & Samantha Glaude (Stormont).

Class 6 – Spring Wheat: 1. John & Jeannette Devries (Dundas); 2.

Thomas Haerle Prescott; 3.

Larry Reaburn (Renfrew).

Class 7 – Soft Winter Wheat: 1. Tibben Farms Inc. (Dundas); 2. David Chambers (Dundas); 3.

Gunnebrooke (Leeds) Class 8 – Hard Winter Wheat: 1. Tibben Farms Inc. (Dundas); 2. Jack Broeders (Frontenac); 3.

Harold & Shelley McPhail (Lanark).

Class 9 – Sunflowers: 1.

Harold & Shelley McPhail (Lanark); 2. Barry Thompson (Grenville); 3.

Joe & Carolyn Jansen (Dundas).

Class 10 – Rye: 1. Andy and Ruth Puenter (Dundas); 2. Cedar Lodge Farms (Dundas); 3. Mike Dwyre (Leeds).

Class 14 – Soybeans: 1.

Mike Woods (Frontenac); 2. Rejean Leclerc (Russell); 3. William Lillico (Dundas).

Class 15 – White Field Beans: 1. Michael and Jan Roosendaal (Dundas); 2.

Norm Tinkler (Dundas).

Class 17 – Canola: 1.

Harold & Shelley McPhail (Lanark).

Class 18 – Red Clover: 1. Wesley Thom (Lanark); 2. Wilsonia Farms (Prescott); 3. Harold & Shelley McPhail (Lanark).

Class 20 – Timothy: 1.

Wilsonia Farms (Prescott).

Class 22 – First Cut Alfalfa - 85% or more alfalfa: 1. Mike Dwyre (Leeds); 2. Robert Gascon

(Russell); 3. Mallenmar Farms (Frontenac).

Class 23 – First Cut Legume other than alfalfa 85% or more legume: 1.

Gary Gordon(Frontenac); 2.

Mallenmar Farms (Frontenac); 3. Robert Gascon(Russell).

Class 24 – First Cut Legume and Grass - 70% and 30% either way: 1.

Mike Dwyre (Leeds); 2.

Dave Pemberton (Dundas); 3. Grady Acres (Stormont).

Class 25 – First Cut Grass - 85% or more grass: 1. John Nanne (Lanark); 2.

Fernand Menard(Russell); 3. Mike Dwyre (Leeds).

Class 26 – Second Cut Alfalfa or other Legume 85% or more legume: 1.

Maynard VanderGalien (Renfrew); 2. Mike Dwyre (Leeds); 3. John Nanne (Lanark).

Class 27 – Second Cut Mixed Legume and Grass 80% and 20% either way: 1. Redlodge Farms Inc. (Stormont); 2. Brian & Elisabeth Vandenberg (Dundas); 3. Mike Dwyre (Leeds).

Class 28 – Large Square or Round Bale Hay - 1st Cut: 1. Thomas Haerle (Prescott); 2. Denis Leger (Prescott); 3. Elmside View Farms Inc. (Pontiac).

Class 29 – Large Square or Round Bale Hay - 2nd Cut: 1. Annik & Francois Chevalley (Stormont); 2.

Jeff Hamilton (Russell); 3.

Thomas Haerle (Prescott).

Class 30 – Flake of Straw: 1. Modler Farms Ltd. (Leeds); 2. Bruce Paul (Carleton); 3. John & Jeannette Devries (Dundas).

Class 31 – Haylage: 1.

Fernand Menard (Russell); 2. Grady Acres (Stormont); 3. Raymond Shannon (Frontenac).

Class 32 – Baled Haylage - 1st cut: 1.

Thomas Haerle (Prescott); 2. Denis Leger (Prescott); 3. Jeff Abrams (Frontenac).

Class 33 – Baled Haylage - 2nd or 3rd cut: 1.

Denis Leger (Prescott); 2.

Ian & Tracy Porteous (Dundas); 3. Barrie Smith (Stormont).

Class 34 – Oat and/or Barley Silage: 1. Raymond Shannon (Frontenac); 2.

Barbara Ann & Michel & Kevin & Samantha Glaude (Stormont); 3. Wesley Thom (Lanark).

Class 35 – Corn Silage, Processed: 1. Ron Toonders (Dundas); 2. Barrie Smith

(Stormont); 3 Rideauside Farms Inc. (Grenville).

Class 36 – Corn Silage, Not Processed: 1. Barbara Ann & Michel & Kevin & Samantha Glaude (Stormont); 2. John & Jeannette Devries (Dundas); 3. Annik & Francois Chevalley (Stormont).

Class 37 – Grain Corn: 1. Robert Campbell (Lanark); 2. Barbara Ann & Michel & Kevin & Samantha Glaude (Stormont); 3. Colin Deloughery (Renfrew).

Class 38 – Shelled Corn: 1. Tibben Farms Inc. (Dundas); 2. Doug & Wayne Conboy (Lanark); 3.

Tibben Farms Inc. (Dundas).

Class 39 – Potatoes: 1.

Gary Gordon (Frontenac); 2. Bruce & Brian Hudson (Carleton); 3. Wesley Thom (Lanark).

Class 40 – Special Shelled Corn Bin Class: 1.

Bill Van Loon (Stormont); 2. Cedar Lodge Farms (Dundas); 3. Connor Dawson (Lanark).

Class 41 – Best Sheaf of Cereal Grain: 1. Harold & Shelley McPhail (Lanark); 2. Lee and Wendy Grant (Leeds); 3. Lee and Wendy Grant (Leeds).

Class 43A – Special Export Hay Competition – 1st cut square bale: 1.

Denis Leger (Prescott); 2.

Robert Gascon (Russell); 3.

Craig Barton (Prescott).

Class 43B – Special Export Hay Competition – 2nd cut square bale: 1.

Jason Jamison (Renfrew); 2. Gary Gordon (Frontenac); 3. John Nanne (Lanark).

4-H CLUB CLASSES Class 100 – Potatoes: 1.

Ben Gordon (Frontenac); 2.

Kathryn Stanton (Carleton); 3. Adriana Kavanagh (Carleton).

Class 101 – Oats: 1.

Caroline Dawson (Lanark); 2. Felicity Porteous (Dundas); 3. Bruce Porteous (Dundas).

Class 103 – Barley - 6 Row: 1. Corbin McCord (Carleton); 2, Felicity Porteous (Dundas); 3, Bruce Porteous, (Dundas); Class 104 – Spring Wheat: 1. Maeghan Ziebarth (Carleton); 2.

Lindsay Gillan (Carleton); 3. Cassidy Smith (Stormont).

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Continued from page 5 Class 105 – Winter Wheat: 1. Kerin Hudson (Carleton); 2. Caroline Dawson (Lanark); 3.

Patricia Thompson (Grenville).

Class 106 – Soybeans: 1 Bruce Porteous (Dundas); 2. Jaclyn Gillan (Carleton); 3. Connor Dawson (Lanark).

Class 107 – Grain Corn 10 ears: 1. Kate Chant (Grenville); 2. Bruce Porteous (Dundas); 3.

Wyatt Paul (Carleton).

Class 108 – 1st Cut Legume and Grass 4 flake 70% and 30% either way: 1. Bruce Porteous (Dundas); 2. Darren McCord (Carleton); 3.

Rachel Puenter (Dundas).

Class 109 – 2nd Cut Mixed Legume and Grass 4 flake - 80 percent and 20 percent either way: 1.

Patrick Daoust (Stormont); 2. Darren McCord (Carleton); 3. Felicity Porteous (Dundas).

Class 110 – J. Poster: 1.

Caroline Dawson (Lanark); 2. Terry Ennis (Stormont);

3. Bruce Porteous (Dundas).

Class 110S. – Poster: 1.

Alexandra Carkner (Leeds); 2. Josh Moran (Stormont); 3. Natalie Templeton (Grenville).

Class 111J. – “ME” Poster: 1. Emma Acres (Dundas); 2. Janine Spichtig (Glengarry); 3. Cassie MacIntosh (Glengarry).

Class 111S. – “ME” Poster: 1. Rebecca MacIntosh (Glengarry); 2.

Brittany Carkner (Leeds); 3.

Alexandra Carkner (Leeds).

Class 112J. – Poster of Photography: 1. Connor Dawson (Lanark); 2. Terry Ennis (Stormont); 3. Leah Allen (Leeds).

Class 113J. – Collection of 10 Weed Specimens: 2. Daniel Haggett (Leeds).

Class 114J. – Collection of 10 Crop Seeds: 1. Ava Sinclair (Leeds); 2. Regan Carkner (Leeds); 3.

Haleigh-Jo Teplate (Stormont).

Class 117J. – Any item Something NEW from Something OLD: 1.

Rebecca Hess (Dundas); 2.

Janine Spichtig (Stormont);

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Class 118J. – Any article of Woodworking - not from a kit: 1. Terry Ennis (Stormont); 2. Bruce Porteous (Dundas); 3. Caleb Machan (Dundas).

Class 119J. – Any article of Sewing: 1. Sam Reid (Stormont); 2. Haleigh-Jo Teplate (Stormont);3. Regan Carkner (Leeds).

Class 120J. – Any Craft item: 1. Haleigh-Jo Teplate (Stormont); 2. Terry Ennis (Stormont); 3. Emma Acres (Dundas).

Class 121J. – Any item of Stitchery: 1. Aurora Giroux (Stormont); 2.

Britney Van Loon (Stormont); 3. Caroline Dawson (Lanark).

Class 121S. – Any item of Stitchery: 1. Aimee Van Loon (Stormont); 2, Kaleb Carkner (Leeds); 3. Bria VanLoon (Stormont).

Class 122J. – One Page from a Scrapbook: 1. Terry Ennis (Stormont); 2.

Rebecca Hess (Dundas); 3.

Cassie MacIntosh (Glengarry).

Class 123J. – 4-H Project Book: 1. Will Weedmark (Grenville); 2.

Felicity Porteous (Dundas); 3. Bruce Porteous (Dundas).

Class 123S. – 4-H Project Book: 1. Kyleigh Jampen (Dundas); 2. Holly Somerville (Dundas); 3.

Kelly Somerville (Dundas).

Class 124J. – Artistic

Mark Tibben receives the Champion Soybean Award from OVFS Director Jim Arbuckle (right).

Display: 1. Bruce Porteous (Dundas); 2. Cassidy Porteous (Dundas); 3. Felicity Porteous (Dundas).

Class 126 – 4-H Club Exhibit: 1. Stormont Pie

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Monsters Club (Stormont); 2. Leeds 4-H Rabbit Club Exhibit (Leeds); 3.

Grenville 4-H Barn Quilt Club (Grenville), Class 127 – 4-H Member Exhibit: 1. Megan Thompson (Grenville); 2.

Regan Carkner (Leeds).

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2017 OVFS Highlights

Past presidents, from left, John Joynt, Jim Arbuckle, Graham Hudson, John Posthumus, Robert Dick, Walter Foster, and Keith Mathie of the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association receive tractor seats to commemorate the Ottawa Valley Farm Show’s 90th anniversary.

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Eastern Ontario: The world’s dump?

What is with all this garbage?

The existing landfill and waste facility near Moose Creek and St. Isidore has long been accepting waste from a catchment area that extends far west and far east of Ottawa.

For six-and-a-half years North Russell and neighbours have fought hard to prevent a proposed mega-landfill which, if it ever went ahead, may be allowed to take in commercial and industrial waste from not just the City of Ottawa, but from any-

where in Ontario.

Residents near Spencerville have lately learned that a two-decadesold approval might open the door to a commercial and industrial landfill near them, and it is not known if there would be any restrictions on where the waste would come from.

Recently, the Carp Rd. landfill west of Ottawa was given approval to double in size, adding insult to the injury suffered by residents who fought to have the old landfill closed after they

A weighty topic Continued from page 4 and it was important to us to see it published,� Manley continues, adding that the book also contains solid information for non-organic field crop farmers.

Written by Brenda Frick, Laura Telford, and Joanne Thiessen

AgriGab Continued from page 4 As the exercise has evolved, several modifications have occurred, including to the original concept that regional committees would fall away after fulfilling their core mandates. “We decided to keep them on after discovering the invaluable expertise they contained,� says Mary Wooding, Raisin-South

alleged it contaminated their water and air. Then in March operator WMI applied for, and got, approval to take waste from Quebec. After a public outcry and a threat from the City of Ottawa to sue WMI changed their minds.

And now I have read an international corporate consortium has plans to take radioactive waste from elsewhere in the world and bury it with the waste produced by the nuclear reactor at Chalk River. This in a potentially unsuitable area of fractured bedrock very near the Ottawa

Martens, the tome sells through COG for $45. COG is a national charitable organization with an educational mandate to promote organic growing in order to build healthy local communities and ecosystems.

COG rounded up a couple of technical experts to vouch for the handbook, including professor Dr.

Nation liaison with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change.

Ray says the next big milestone for SPCs province-wide will come towards the end of 2018 when the committees must report to MOECC as to the effectiveness of the policies and practices they’ve devised and implemented.

How do I feel about my involvement over a decade?

I accepted membership

River, which tritium has already leaked into.

What the heck? Since when did Eastern Ontario have to become the world’s dumping ground? It’s bad enough that a plethora of new and proposed dumps are allowed to take waste from well beyond their municipalities. It’s bad enough that garbage from anywhere in Ontario can come to sites here. It’s bad enough that waste from another province is being actively sought after to enrich private landfill owners. But now we’re supposed to have the world’s nuclear waste Continued on page 9

Martin Entz who said he’ll be using it in his classes at University of Manitoba. Entz noted the book contains a very good balance of practical and theoretical knowledge.

Pulling together 448 fresh pages on organic farming! It’s got to be a labour of love and we congratulate the principles for getting down to business and getting ‘er done.

because I felt it was important to protect drinking water resources and I wanted to help make sure that farming didn’t get falsely blamed for a whole bunch of perceived sins as it did at Walkerton.

With at least five farmers on the committee at any one time and most other members knowledgeable supporters of the industry, that didn’t happen. After a while though, I started to think we were expensively reinvent-

ing the wheel with 19 groups going through the same exercise at the same time, tackling the same issues and meeting the same deadlines.

Today, I believe we accomplished something worthwhile. While our work needs to be stamped from on high by MOECC, at least we’ve been given the opportunity to put a local spin on local issues, devising a made in Eastern Ontario solution.

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Editorial Continued from page 8 upstream from us too?

Where are the alternatives? Not trendy ones like recycling and gasification, but actual reduction of waste? We do not need all the crap that manufacturers produce. We don’t need the overpackaging. We don’t need new electronics that are set to deliberately quit working within a couple of years.

We don’t need big corporations, run by people who will certainly not be living near the garbage they make piles of money from, being the worst sort of absentee landlords. We can’t accept plutonium or spent uranium fuel rods. We can’t absorb any more pollution of water and air caused by burying bad and poisonous things in the ground.

It is time governments stepped up, including listening more to communities and less to waste industry lobbyists. It is time regulatory agencies start believing the people, who have good reason to be opposed to these noxious uses, instead of dismissing them as NIMBYs. It is time to stop subsidizing the garbage producers, like the manufacturers whose products are packed so they can be shipped across the Pacific Ocean without shifting in the box.

Municipalities should be

The AgriNews April, 2017 Page 9 subsidizing repair businesses, not landfills. A lot of things can be repaired instead of tossed out, but not everyone is handy or has time, so make it easier. Or how about the big developers (some of whom also happen to be landfill proponents) who are filling dozens of roll-off bins of construction debris every day, even though much of it would have value to someone else.

And what about farmland, rural communities, unpolluted streams and wells we can drink the water from?

Rampant development (aided and abetted by the Ontario Municipal Board) is taking millions of acres of farmland, forest and natural spaces every year. That has caused precipitous rises in farmland costs, just because so much is gone, so how can it be reasonable to allow greenfield sites to be wasted on waste?

Open land, even land which is not actively used by humans, is precious the way it is.

It is time the Ontario Ministry of Environment and similar ministries and departments in other jurisdictions halted landfill approvals. As long as burying waste, including radioactive waste, remains the cheapest alternative, we will not be able to rein in the problem. More and more of our limited resources will be dumped in

the ground, and we will pay for it.

Each individual person pays for that lack of intelligent reasoning at the top. We pay when we buy a product, because its packaging and shipping are part of the cost.

We pay when we discard a product, which then has to be replaced–usually with another item which will last even less time. We pay when we pay our property taxes, because a big chunk of municipal tax money goes to collecting and disposing of waste (a form of corporate subsidy). We pay when groundwater around landfills becomes contaminated, the air is filled with odours and fumes, and mitigating measures, including maybe moving away, are needed.

We pay, we pay, we pay, while people far away make the decisions that harm us.

Tell me, why should we wreck our area because someone else has already wrecked theirs? Because that’s this what this comes down to. Don’t solve the problem, just shove it onto someone else.

But maybe the protests, letters, meetings, and outraged social media postings are having some effect. WMI backed down on Quebec garbage at Carp Rd. Taggart Miller still doesn’t have approval after over 6.5 years of trying to get it.

Spencerville residents are up in arms in a way it appears their counties’ council did not expect. And environmental groups are already launching objections to the proposed nuclear waste burial beside the Ottawa River.

Can communities win?

Yes. And can governments and the bureaucrats who actually pull strings be brought down? Of course they can. The time is ripe for residents of Eastern Ontario to stand up and say, no more!

We must solve the waste crisis, not make it worse. And that means a moratorium on new landfills. Period.

Candice Vetter Disclosure: The author lives between two sites proposed by Taggart Miller Environmental Services for industrial landfills, and has publicly registered as opposed to both of those, and to the creation of new landfills on any greenfield sites.

Renfrew County 4-H appreciation Emily Bromley, Renfrew County 4-H Leader (centre), presents Breagh Ross and Corey Benner of the Farm Credit Canada Relationship Management Team with 4-H Supporter Signs in recognition of the huge support FCC has provided to the county 4-H Clubs over several years.

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2017 Dundas County Agriculture Hall of Fame Inductees

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INCHESTER – THE DUNDAS FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE HELD THEIR THIRD ANNUAL CHARITY GALA ON MARCH 25. THE HIGH-

LIGHT OF THE EVENING WAS THE INDUCTION OF THE LATE

ALVIN RUNNALLS, GORDON JOHNSON, THE LATE MARILYN JOHNSON, MARTIN SCHNECKENBURGER AND BRIAN TINKLER INTO THE DUNDAS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL HALL OF FAME CREATED IN 2016 BY THE DUNDAS FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE. (SEE PAGE 14 FOR GALA STORY.) Alvin Runnalls Alvin Runnalls was involved with the Dundas Federation of Agriculture for over 40 years in various roles, as vice-president and president, and a director with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture for 11 years. His community involvement was vast to say the least. With his wife Dawn and children Rachel and Gretchen, he moved to Dundas County in 1973, and almost immediately his leadership was evident. His background and business were in agriculture. He was involved with more than a dozen major organizations from hospital to food, municipal government to the theatre, the conservation authority, his church, Heart & Stroke, library, and many more.

Runnalls served two terms as mayor of the Township of North Dundas from 2004 to 2010. Prior to that, he served two terms as a Councillor. He also served as Warden of the United Counties of SD&G in 2005. Always willing to pitch in to meet with politicians, or whatever was needed, including organizing rallies, even at Queen’s Park in Toronto. He was a strong supporter of grassroots involvement and voice when OFA was going through restructuring.

He was a member of the Dundas Soil and Crop Improvement Association, of the Environmental Plan Review Committee and the Dundas Cattleman Federation. He was a recipient of the Eric Casselman Award and a 4-H leader.

One of Runnalls’ interests was raising bees and selling the honey at the local Chesterville Farmers’ Market. He died suddenly in January 2016 while felling trees on his property.

His wife Dawn accepted his award of recognition and

remembrance of the leadership contributions he made in 2006; Chair of the Eastern Ontario Milk Producers Committee Dundas. (responsible for the Promotional Activities for 10 Eastern Gordon Johnson Counties); through his position on the DFO Board, in 2002 he From 1965 to 1973, Gordon Johnson and wife Marilyn became a board member of the Agricultural Adaptation owned a hobby farm near Ashton, Ont., where they raised beef Council where he also sat on the executive and was on cattle until they purchased their current dairy farm in Council until 2007. He also was the DFO Board member repChesterville in 1973. The farm was originally set up for 30 resentative at the provincial level of the Farm Safety Council cows so in 1975 they decided to build a barn to grow the oper- as well as on the Human Resources Committee. ation to a 60 cow herd. The farm is now run by their son Gordon received the Eastern Ontario Soil and Crop Award Chris, his wife Leslie, their youngest daughter Ashley, as well of Merit 1989. as one hired man. Gordon still feeds the calves and fixes the Past President of the DFA Jackie Kelly-Pemberton said it equipment. best in her speech at the Recognition Gala, “Join me in Gordon Johnson’s contribution to the agricultural commuContinued on page 11 nity within Dundas County includes: member of the Dundas Federation of Agriculture, the Farm Safety Organization, Dundas Soil and Crop Improvement Association, the Dundas Dairy Producers Committee 1981-1994 as a member, secretary/treasurer, vice-chair, and chair, and the Sure, you’ll enjoy seeing the smile on their Chesterville and District face when they unwrap a new toy. But it’s Agricultural Society and as nothing like the joy you’ll feel knowing the president in 1987 and 1988. gift of knowledge will help provide greater He recently rejoined the opportunities for a rewarding life. A registered board of the Chesterville and education savings plan from Knowledge First District Agricultural Society Financial is a gift that keeps on giving.

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Hall of Fame Continued from page 10 congratulating Gordon Johnson for his long commitment to agriculture in a leadership role and as indicated in regards to his length of service – He is not done yet!”

Marilyn Johnson Marilyn Johnson’s contributions to the agricultural community within Dundas County included: member of the Chesterville & District Agricultural Society from at least 1975 to 2009; president of the Ladies’ Division – 1988. She held many positions – director, Homecraft secretary, and society secretary. She was a WSA grass roots member –Women for the Survival of Agriculture – since its inception in 1975; she designed the group logo, was newsletter editor – and was involved in many other activities, too many to mention.

She was a member of the Dundas Federation of Agriculture - one of the first DFA delegates to attend the OFA Convention – and served as secretary/ treasurer for 15 years.

Marilyn was an organizer of Ag in the Classroom interactive educational events in the schools, and then as an out-of-school event when it became an issue of ‘fitting in with the curriculum’.

Outside of Dundas County, her agricultural contributions included her involvement with the WSA. Although first started in Dundas County, this organization grew beyond the borders of Canada and was instrumental in having women recognized by the law as equal partners in the farm business. She was a member of the Ontario Farm Women Network – a group dedicated to motivating farm women to take an active role in the decision-making process and a member of WRED – Women and Rural Economic Development.

Marilyn served as secretary/treasurer of Ye Olde Bargain Shoppe in Chesterville for approximately 20 years. She was involved with Girl Guides of Canada – in 1971 starting in the Ashton area and continuing in Chesterville for many years. She was a member of the 2nd Prescott Trefoil Guild, where she said adults get to act like kids again.

Marilyn Johnson passed away in 2015.

Kelly-Pemberton added that it gave her “great pleas-

The AgriNews April, 2017 Page 11 ure to present this award to the Johnson Family in memory of Marilyn’s leadership as Marilyn was the DFA secretary...she had so much knowledge and a knack for making you feel more comfortable.” Gordon Johnson accepted the award in recognition of the leadership contributions Marilyn made in Dundas.

Martin Schneckenburger “Although I have not had the pleasure personally to work directly with our next inductee, the family name has a few generations of leaders amongst us and after reviewing his nomination, it was very clear that Martin Schneckenburger checked all the boxes that define leadership,” Kelly-Pemberton noted in his introduction at the Gala. “He is an agricultural pioneer with a lifetime of agricultural achievements.”

In 1956, Martin and his wife Evelyn purchased the farm in South Dundas –160 acres and a Jersey herd, in which he was recognized for improving the breed through production testing type clas-

sification disease eradication and co-operation with other breeders. He received the Canadian Jersey Club Certification of Recognition every year from 1962-1969.

In 1972, he liquidated the Jersey herd and went into beef feedlot, finishing 40 head annually at this time succession was in process.

The original farm is home base for the Schneckenburger Farming Enterprise.

In 1960, he received the Award of Merit from Hogg & Lyte – Dundas Pasture competition and in 1967 he was the DSCIA Farmer of the Year. He was involved with the DFA and served as president and director for 10 years. In 1977, he was a member of the Cattleman’s Association and recognized for promoting improvement in the production of beef cattle in Dundas. In 1970, during the farm financial crisis, he served as chair of the Ontario Family Farm Interest Reduction Review Appeal Board to set up programs to reduce interest rates for farmers to remain viable.

In the late 1970s, he served as vice-chair of the Ontario Crop Insurance Board; in 1979, he received the Award of Merit – Eastern OSCIA for his outstanding contributions to the general welfare of agriculture within his community.

In 1983, Martin represented the Dundas area during the setup of the Ontario Corn Producers and served as vice-president in 1984-1985, following which he served as treasurer until his retirement in 1991.

In 1993, the Corn Producers provided him with a Certificate of Appreciation for his selfless dedication.

Norm Tinkler Norm Tinkler with his wife Doris and family operate a dairy and cash crop operation just west of Winchester Springs. In addition to his own farm, Norm managed a Pride Seeds dealership for many years and also does custom work.

Norm has been a director for the Dundas Soil and Crop Improvement Association for many years,

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Push on to prepare for goat growth

by Tom Van Dusen AgriNews Staff Writer LENBURNIE – ONTARIO’S

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GOAT MILK INDUSTRY IS ABOUT TO GALLOP FORWARD,

PARTICULARLY IN THE EAST END OF

THE PROVINCE.

The predicted expansion revolves around the choice of Kingston as location for a $225-million Feihe International Inc. infant formula factory. The Chinese company makes its product largely from goat milk, with some cow’s milk as part of the process; goat milk intake will come after the plant is well established.

Operating under the banner Canada Royal Milk with most production to be exported to China, construction is expected to begin this summer; when fully operational, the

320,000 square-foot plant will require the output of 75,000 goats.

Ontario production is already 20 per cent below demand with only 45,000 goats in the system; 46 million litres of goat milk were produced last year by 255 farms.

Feihe will be Canada’s only wet formula facility and North America’s first producer of goat milk-based formula.

The level of interest among Ontario farmers was demonstrated during information sessions held in Glenburnie, March 23. Two sessions became three, with each one reaching close to capacity.

“Presentations were excellent and they didn’t try to sugarcoat the work, expense or need to learn new skills,” said John Williamson who attended a

session.

Ruth Vogel, Member Service Representative for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture in Frontenac, Leeds, Grenville and Dundas, said interest is growing in the potential posed by Feihe, both in goat milk production and in breeding programs to elevate the goat numbers.

There’s already talk of Frontenac County becoming the self-appointed “Goat Capital of Canada”, revolutionizing regional agricultural production.

The arrival of Feihe, says county economic development manager Richard Allen, will establish a new industry with new opportunities for innovation and expansion.

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Chicken Farmers of Canada’s Mandatory Animal Care Program passes audit

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It is a mandatory program with enforcement measures for issues of noncompliance and the program guarantees one national standard for consistency of requirements and record-keeping on all chicken farms in Canada.

CFC has been adminis-

tering a national Animal Care Program on all 2,800 broiler chicken farms across Canada since 2009.

Since 2016, the implementation of the program by farmers and the effectiveness of CFC’s audit team are subject to an annual third-party audit.

NSF performs the thirdparty audits using PAACO (Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organization) certified auditors to ensure the effective and consistent implementation of the CFC Animal Care Program.

NSF is an internationally-recognized, thirdparty certification body, accredited by the American National Standards Institute to ISO 17065. Their auditors are professionals with years of experience performing animal care and food safety audits for the agricultural sector. Thirdparty audits were conducted in all provinces and over 90 per cent of

CFC’s on-farm auditors were evaluated.

With the Code of Practice for chicken recently finalized in 2016, CFC has begun implementing the new requirements and is in the process of updating the Animal Care Program by engaging a group of competent experts using NFACC’s Animal Care Assessment Framework.

In addition, CFC is petitioning the federal government to implement a recognition protocol for animal care in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s next Agricultural Policy Framework, similar to the successful on-farm food safety recognition protocol. Such a recognition system would leverage the work performed by NFACC and organizations such as CFC that are implementing one auditable, mandatory standard to effectively demonstrate the level of animal care on Canadian farms.

Goat’s milk Continued from page 12 Allen travelled to China to tour Feihe farms and production facilities.

To be located in an industrial park, Kingston officials say the Feihe site was selected partly because of the proximity of Highway 401 and four border crossings.

The necessary infrastructure is in place and the company project management team feels welcome in the community.

The superior quality of

the Canadian dairy sector and the proximity of Kingston to the Eastern Ontario milk supply were also important considerations in the project expected to provide 250 full-time and 1,200 indirect jobs.

“This project will provide multiple opportunities for both local and regional economic development, from construction of the plant to the company’s production plans,” says Carey Bidtnes with the Kingston Economic Development Corporation.

During the Glenburnie

info sessions, participants were advised of requirements for participating in the goat milk industry, including that raw product can only be sold to a licensed plant and can only be processed in such a plant.

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Great time at DFA Recognition Gala Carolyn Thompson Goddard AgriNews Contributor INCHESTER – THE JOEL STEELE COMMUNITY CENTRE IN WINCHESTER WAS FILLED

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DUNDAS FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE HELD THEIR THIRD ANNUAL CHARITY GALA. ABOUT 230 PEOPLE ENJOYED AN EVENING WHICH INCLUDED A DELICIOUS CATERED MEAL, SILENT AND LIVE AUCTION, RECOGNIZING THE FIRST FIVE INDUCTEES INTO THE

AGRICULTURAL HALL OF FAME AND RAISING FUNDS FOR THE COMMUNITY FOOD SHARE AND DUNDAS COUNTY HOSPICE. The highlight of the evening, March 25, was the induction of the late Alvin Runnalls, Gordon Johnson, the late Marilyn Johnson, Martin Schneckenburger and Brian Tinkler into the Dundas County Agricultural

Hall of Fame created in 2016 by the Dundas Federation of Agriculture.

The Hall of Fame was formed to “honour those individuals from our past and/or present who have worked hard to ensure we have and continue to have a strong agricultural community” and will serve to recognize the significant contribution of individuals to the rural community and agriculture in Dundas County. Until a permanent location is decided upon, those inducted into the DCAHF will be recognized on the web page of the Dundas Federation of Agriculture, located at www.dundasagriculture.co m.

DFA Past President Jackie Kelly-Pemberton and MC for the evening provided information on each of the inductees which spoke on their contributions to agriculture as well as the

communities in which they lived. She later commented to AgriNews how “It was a pleasure to be part of such an event that brings a community together celebrating five amazing inductees who have shaped agriculture in Dundas, their leadership has made Dundas proud.”

North Dundas Mayor Eric Duncan commented, “The event was a great success and a great way to honour agricultural leaders for the work they have done in Dundas County. The five individuals recognized have gone above and beyond to take a role in making our community as strong as it is today.” This sentiment was echoed by Stormont, Dundas and South Glengarry MPP Jim McDonell who mentioned the importance of recognizing the people who have made significant contributions to their communities, Continued on page 15

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From left, local MP Guy Lauzon, MPP Jim McDonell and DFA President Steven Byvelds are joined by Dawn Runnalls as her late husband Alvin is inducted into the DFA Agricultural Hall of Fame.

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DFA Gala Continued from page 14 region and country by “their hard work, innovation, and dedication” while noting the “rich and proud agricultural history” in Dundas County and Eastern Ontario.

When contacted by email, Guy Lauzon, MP for Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, said he “was very honoured to be part of the event Saturday evening”, mentioning how

The AgriNews April, 2017 Page 15 the well-organized event also raised money “for a great cause.” Monies raised will be donated to Community Food Share as well as Dundas County Hospice described by South Dundas Mayor Evonne Delegarde as “two important and needed organizations in our Dundas community.“ As the presentations concluded, DFA President Steven Byvelds of South Dundas thanked Jackie Kelly-Pemberton for her

years of service to the DFA and commented to the gala attendees that the DFA is “there to help you deal with issues” which arise locally, provincially and nationally, noting how working together will make the agricultural community in this county stronger.

Dundas County Hospice and the Community Food Share will be the recipients of funds raised at this event but no announcement regarding this has been made as of press time.

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Hall of Fame Continued from page 11 the Farmer of the Year Award. The award is presented to outstanding farmers in Dundas County.

These farmers exhibit leadership and innovation in crop production and/or animal husbandry, while being active in their farm-related organizations. These activities can vary from education of the youth and public, to helping fellow farmers adopt new technologies, to being environmentally sustainable.

He was a Tri-Valley

Conservation Award winner in 2010.

Tinkler has been very involved in community activities over the past number of years: the Matilda Township Recreation Community, Matilda Community Centre Board, and O.F.A. Township Coordinator.

He served on the local committee to have South Nation River re-channelled; was a Milk Committee member; served on the township’s Committee of Adjustments and Minor Variances and on Matilda Township

Council; he represented the township on the South Nation Conservation Authority and was instrumental in the dredging of the South Nation River.

“Norm clearly models all the attributes of an agricultural leader through his farm business and extended service to the community, said Kelly-Pemberton.

Unfortunately Norm and his wife were not able to be present at the gala due to health issues for both and accepting on behalf of Norm Tinkler was his son Brian and daughter Cheryl.

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Best Seed Show in 10 years Linda Vogel AgriNews Contributor

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– MARK TIBBEN, CO-CHAIR OF THE DUNDAS SOIL & CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION (DSCIA), WAS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE

2017 DUNDAS SEED, FORAGE & AGRICULTURAL SHOW HELD ON FRI., MARCH 10, WAS THAT THE

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ACCREDITED THIS SUCCESS TO THE COMMITTEE THAT PUT THE EVENT TOGETHER AND THE COMMUNITY WHO TAKES PRIDE IN THIS EVENT.

Matilda Hall in Dixons Corners boasted 23 exhibitors showing 141 exhibits, 16 4-H exhibitors with 39 entries and 50 business exhibitors.

Tibben is the co-chair of the seed show with Dave Barkley and both Tibben and Barkley are directors in the DSCIA. Committee members include Mike Roosendaal, Paul Empey, Brian Vandenberg, Ron Toonders, Mike Staebler, Graham

Duke, Elaine Duke, John Devries, Joe Jansen and Andrew Harbers; Holly Byker and Carolyn Lillico coordinate the 4-H entries.

Award winners were: Premier Exhibitor (sponsor TD Canada Trust) – Ian & Tracy Porteous; Reserve Premier Exhibitor (sponsor Agri-Partners Crop Centre Ltd.) – Joe & Carolyn Jansen; Premier 1st Time Exhibitor (sponsor The Henderson Family in memory of Francis) – Rick Hess; Premier Forage Exhibitor (sponsor Scotiabank) – Ian & Tracy Porteous; Reserve Forage Exhibitor (sponsor Summit Seeds) – John & Jeannette Devries; Champion Forage Exhibit (sponsor RBC Royal Bank) – Ian & Tracy Porteous; Reserve Champion Forage Exhibit (sponsor Pickseed) – Brian & Elisabeth Vandenberg; Champion Haylage Exhibit (sponsor Harvex Agromart Inc.) – Ian & Tracy Porteous; Champion Dry Hay Exhibit (sponsor SynAgri) – Brian & Elisabeth Vandenberg; Premier Seed Exhibitor (sponsor BroadGrain

Bruce Porteous, winner of the Champion Soybean Exhibit and Premier 4-H Exhibitor, looks over entries.

The Dundas Seed, Forage & Agricultural Show was held at Matilda Hall in Dixons Corners on Fri., March 10.

Porteous’s entries were forwarded to the Ottawa Valley Farm Show at the EY Centre in Ottawa the week, of March 14-17.

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‘Farmers on the Hill’ delivers OFA messages to MPs

by Theresa Whalen AgriNews Contributor TTAWA – ON THE

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DAY AFTER THE FEDERAL BUDGET WAS ANNOUNCED, MEMBERS OF THE ONTARIO FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE (OFA) WERE ON PARLIAMENT HILL DISCUSSING AGRICULTURAL ISSUES WITH MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT.

“We were very pleased with the prominence of agriculture in the budget especially with regard to innovation and rural infrastructure of broadband,” said Keith Currie, OFA President. “We also want to help with the development of Growing Forward III particularly with enhancements to help farmers with rural infrastructure for better broadband access, cell services, transportation infrastructure and health services.”

Hosting a ‘Farmers on the Hill’ day has been going on for several years in an effort to develop an ongoing relationship and dialogue between Ontario’s primary producers and parliamentarians.

In addition to rural infrastructure, other key issues were developing a National Food Policy and finding

fairness around carbon taxes.

The need for infrastructure has been well documented as a root element of the rural-urban divide. As a driver of economic development, investment in roads and transportation infrastructure are needed to move inputs and output, access markets, and to stay competitive in both domestic and international markets.

In a digital world, access to high speed internet is taken for granted in urban areas yet is still illusive in many rural areas. High speed internet is critical for precision farming applications, domestic and global marketing, learning opportunities and community development. Community development is key to creating welcoming and accessible rural areas for people to live and work. Rural communities and agricultural employment are also considered growth areas for skilled immigrants who need affordable housing and short commuting distances to work.

Agriculture Minister MacAulay has called for a National Food Policy. The OFA has worked with the Canadian Federation of Agriculture to develop a

National Food Strategy which is in line to help guide the sustainability and food security of Canadians for generations to come. A long-term strategy will secure food supplies, drive innovation and exports, and help feed the world. The global population is expected to reach nine billion by 2050.

On climate change, the OFA expressed their commitment to contribute to climate change mitigation as long as it doesn’t put producers at a competitive disadvantage by carbon pricing on critical inputs.

Many competitor countries such as Australia and the United States have no plans to institute carbon pricing and most of Canada’s agricultural exports are priced globally.

“It has to be realized that

farmers are paying all the carbon tax costs for all their inputs, such as diesel and fertilizer, that were passed down through input prices, however farmers have no one to hand down their increased costs to,” explains Ellie Renaud, OFA Zone 11 Director and cowcalf and cash crop farmer.

“So basically, farmers are paying the carbon tax costs of everyone above them.

Farmers need a carbon tax exemption or at least an offset of some kind.”

The carbon tax issue circles back to rural infrastructure where currently only about 20 per cent of the province has access to cleaner burning natural gas – and most of that is urban, says Renaud. Greenhouse industries – which are particularly dependent on electricity, fuels and natural gas

- are being hardest hit with both the tickle-down inputs costs of their suppliers as well as being directly taxed for emissions. Greater access to natural gas in rural areas is needed so that all agricultural businesses, particularly greenhouse, can remain competitive with the most efficient energy sources.

The federal government’s apparent support for agricultural issues was recognized in a recently released report by the Advisory Council on Economic Growth entitled, Unleashing the Growth Potential of Key Sectors.

The report named agriculture and agri-food as one of the leading industries to drive economic growth in Canada for years to come.

Canadian agricultural innovation is also being

looked upon as a leader in the bio-economy through the strategic investment in creating new markets for agricultural by-products and purpose-grown crops as feedstock for plastics, composites, fibre and fuel.

These products are renewable and in general have a lower greenhouse gas footprint than those derived from fossil fuels. There is also significant opportunity to expand agricultural wastes into energy. “ ‘Innovation’ is a buzz word in discussions and was a key part of the budget,” explained Simon Durand, Executive Director of L’Union des cultivateurs franco-ontariens (UCFO).

“Now we have to make sure that innovation trickles down to the farmers. It needs to bring a competitive edge so farmers can grow through the innovation, through the knowledge transfer.”

Budget identifies agriculture as driver of economic growth

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MARCH 22 RECOGNIZED CANADA’S AGRICULTURE AND AGRIFOOD SECTOR AS A PRIME DRIVER FOR A NEW ERA OF ECONOMIC GROWTH THAT WILL BENEFIT ALL

CANADIANS. “CFA is encouraged that the government envisions an expanded role for farmers and agri-food businesses as part of its innovation agenda,” said Ron Bonnett, President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA). “We look forward to talking with elected officials to chart a

course toward greater success, and to determine how the government’s plans align with our own efforts, such as our call for a National Food Strategy and enhanced market development, both domestically and across the world.”

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Early sap run produces golden moments for local maple syrup producers

by Dianne Pinder-Moss AgriNews Contributor ANARK COUNTY – LANARK COUNTY AND THE SURROUND-

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ING AREA SAW A GOLD RUSH OF A DIFFERENT TYPE WITH THIS YEAR’S FIRST SAP RUN.

The sap, which started running early in late February, produced “superb tasting” syrup, according to Tracy Wheeler of Wheelers Pancake House, Sugar Camp and Museums, where the first boil was done on Feb. 23.

“We have been making excellent golden syrup,” she told The AgriNews at the 27th annual Maple Tapping Out Party for the Lanark & District Maple Syrup Producers Association (LDMSPA) on March 4, which was hosted this year

by Wheelers. “Last year, we hardly made any golden.”

The Wheelers are among more than 90 producers in the LDMSPA, which takes in Lanark County, as well as the Counties of Frontenac, Leeds & Grenville and the Greater Ottawa area.

Association President Mel

Conboy who, along with his wife Joyce and son Clayton, operate Oso Sweet Maple Farm in the Sharbot Lake area, was also pleased with the first sap run.

“It is a very light colour and a very delicate taste,” he stated in a telephone interview on March 14. “I am sure we will get into the more robust flavour but it hasn’t happened yet.”

The last time the sap ran this early was in 2012 and it ended up being a short season.

Having looked at the long range weather forecast, Conboy is optimistic that won’t be the case this time around although he says producers were expecting a shorter season in 2017 because of the drought conditions last year.

“You never really know until it is over what’s going to happen,” he remarked. “It basically depends on the weather.”

Cold temperatures in the second week of March meant the sap didn’t run for more than a week for many producers but the return to more sea-

sonal weather on the weekend of March 18-19 kick-started the season again.

In a followup telephone call on March 21, Conboy stated that the second run hadn’t been heavy as of that date but it was “a very nice product.”

“It’s still quite a light colour and mild taste,” he commented on the additional 450 litres of syrup made since previously contacted, adding “the stronger flavours usually

don’t start until the weather gets warmer.”

As Tracy pointed out, a freeze up for a week is not uncommon during the sap collecting season. At Wheelers, the sap froze up on March 10 until March 18 and it was still running on March 22, she reported in an email that day.

“The run has been excellent – the sap has been somewhat sweeter than normal due to the dry summer we had as the tree has compensated with

a sweeter supply of food,” she related in her email response.

“With no frost in the ground in the sugar bush, the tree is ready to run as soon as the temperature is warm enough.”

As of March 22, Wheelers was at 50 per cent of “a normal season”. Tracy went on to say that the biggest runs “are still to come” on Easter weekend and the following week. “After that, for this area, the run could be over,” she stated.

An average year, according to Wheeler, is one litre of syrup per tap. “A tree can have one to three taps depending on its trunk diameter, crown size and overall health,” she mentioned.

In 2016, producers were blessed with ideal weather, which resulted in a banner year production-wise.

“Last year was huge,” Conboy reported. “It was a like a year and a half in one.”

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Maple Syrup Continued from page 18 Whereas 2,000 litres of syrup is an “average year” for his bush where he taps approximately 1,500 trees, in 2016, between 2,400 and 2,500 litres were produced.

Similarly, Tracy stated that last year was “phenomenal” at Wheelers.

Vernon and Judy Wheeler first started tapping trees in 1978 with the pancake house opening in 1996. There are now three generations of the family involved in the maple syrup operation with Tracy and her siblings Mark, Angela and Kristin all working full time with their parents in the business.

Likewise, Conboy has been involved in the making of maple syrup for more than 50 years.

“I have done it all my life,” he related. “I started with my dad back when I was just a little guy.”

Over the past half century, Conboy has seen firsthand how the industry has evolved, particularly in regards to equipment. For instance, he remembers when the sap at Oso Sweet Maple Farm was collected in buckets. Next, the farm moved to gravity tubing

The AgriNews April, 2017 Page 19 and, in 2010, converted to a vacuum system. Since that time, a high-efficient evaporator has been added and, just this past year, he decided to follow the lead of several other producers and install a reverse osmosis system, which reduces the water content of maple sap.

“If you are using wood to boil (sap in) the evaporator, it takes a lot less wood and a lot less time,” he explained. “You either can handle more sap or you don’t have to put in as many hours.”

On the weekend of April 1-2, the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association (OMSPA) were scheduled to host its third annual Maple Weekend and once again the LDMSPA will be among the associations taking part.

“It’s basically to try and get people out to the farms of all the (participating) producers – show how syrup is made,” Conboy explained, noting that every site will be offering a different program.

The weekend includes tours of the sugar bushes, getting an up-close look at the production process and, at many locations, a sampling of maple products.

Visit the https://mapleweek-

end.ca/ website and click on the header “Lanark and District Sugar Bushes” for a list of the 18 local producers participating and a link to their individual websites for details on activities taking place.

As in past years, along with producers selling their maple wares among the many vendors at the Perth Festival of the Maples hosted by the Perth & District Chamber of Commerce on Sat., April 29, the LDMSPA will have a small evaporator set up in the downtown, in addition to coordinating a maple products judging competition at the event.

More information on the competition, which is open to all producers, is available on the association website at http://www.ldmspa.com/pert h.html. The trophy presentations will take place during the opening ceremonies at the festival at approximately 10:30 a.m.

Likewise, plans are in the works for a quality assurance seminar to be held sometime this fall.

“It will be a day to help out any interested producers whether they have 10 taps or 20,000 taps,” Conboy stated.

Further information on the seminar is expected to

be provided on the association website once the date and other details have been finalized.

Maple syrup production in Ontario “is more than just a cottage industry” based on the findings of a 2013 study conducted for the OMSPA by ÉcoRessources on the economic impacts of the maple syrup industry in the province. The study found that the industry in Ontario had a $53.28-million impact on the Canadian economy – $41-million of that being in Ontario.

Interestingly, the majority of those making maple syrup are small operations with 63 per cent – almost two thirds – of the syrup coming from producers with less than 5,000 taps.

Ask Conboy what he enjoys about being a maple syrup producer and he cites a variety of reasons. Along with it being a nice time of year to be outside and “it’s nice to make something that people like,” he also enjoys the social interaction with the customers who return year after year.

Overall, it’s “just all of the things that happen in the spring,” he says. “It is a very nice time.”

Maple Syrup Super Fan contest winner

Performing the ceremonial tapping of the first tree at the Lanark & District Maple Syrup Producers Association’s 27th annual Maple Tapping Out Party at Wheelers Pancake House, Sugar Camp & Museums on March 4 was Braden Kenny of Seeley’s Bay who along with his wife Becca were selected as the “Maple Syrup Super Fan” in a contest held by Wheelers. To be selected for this honour was “really exciting,” Becca said afterwards. “My husband is literally obsessed with maple syrup. He was over the moon when he found out we had won.”

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DFA hosts annual general meeting in Chesterville

Candice Vetter AgriNews Staff Writer HESTERVILLE — THE DUNDAS AGRICULTURAL HALL, IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE NELSON LAPRADE CENTRE IN CHESTERVILLE, WAS FILLED ON WED., MARCH 8, FOR THE DUNDAS FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE’S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. A good part of the meeting included praise for and thanks to Jacqueline (Jackie) KellyPemberton, who is stepping down after many years as president. VicePresident Marty Derks presented her with flowers and a gift, and OFA member services representative Ruth Vogel, Ontario Federation of Agriculture President Keith Currie, OFA Zone 11 Director Eleanor Renaud, and SD&G Economic Development Officer Terry Besner all expressed their appreciation of KellyPemberton’s work.

The new president is Steven Byvelds. Other board members are V-P Derks, Secretary-Treasurer Mary Dillabough, and Directors Tom MacGregor, Deborah Patenaude, Jon Roosendaal, David Kerr, Jim Shaw, William Martens, Ryan Devries, and Warren Schneckenbaum. KellyPemberton will still be involved on committees.

Vogel reminded attendees that March 23 is ‘Farmers on the Hill’ lobby day, including breakfast with MPs and one-on-one meetings. “If you’re thinking about joining it, give me your names well in advance for Parliament Hill security.”

Bernard Vander Zweep, DFA – PAC representative, was not in attendance but sent a message describing some of the advocacy work undertaken by DFA and OFA in 2016. Some of the issues lobbied for or against include a proposed road tax for coloured diesel, fossil fuel tax, conservation policies regarding the Aggregate Resources Act’s effect on farmland, MPAC assessment, rural school closures, and the cutting of the OMAFRA budget by $27-million last year.

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It was also noted at the meeting that 350 acres are lost in Ontario to development every day.

Currie gave a speech which touched on several areas of concern for farmers, including new technology. “We use our phones to adjust ventilation in barns or fans in greenhouses, drones are potentially one of our most valuable assets, and then there’s planned genetics,” he said.

“We can’t say what will be next. Today someone’s crazy idea is tomorrow’s everyday tech.”

He then addressed how farmers need opportunities to learn technology, and how new technology, including in agricultural spin-off careers, like infor-

“I’m excited for the future”

Gratitude for her service

Jacqueline (Jackie) Kelly-Pemberton has stepped down as Dundas Federation of Agriculture president and received gifts, thanks and praise at the DFA AGM in Chesterville on March 8.

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mation technology, trucking, finances, support services, veterinarians, the person who mixes the feed rations for livestock, and so on, can use high-tech to attract and retain younger

members.

He used the example, which he had presented during a talk to a high school recently, of a bottle of ketchup, and how many people contribute to get-

OFA President Keith Currie was the guest speaker at the Dundas Federation of Agriculture’s AGM in Chesterville on March 8. He talked about concerns, new technologies and agricultural support jobs, and said he was, “excited for my kids and your kids for their futures.”

ting that ketchup on the store shelf. “There might be 40 to 50 people behind me,” he said. “We need things on the farms, but we also need all those sup-

porting careers.

Agriculture is a vast industry. I’m excited for my kids and your kids for their futures in agriculture.”

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Prominent Embrun couple latest Bercier Award winners

by Tom Van Dusen AgriNews Staff Writer MBRUN – FARMER, MUNICIPAL POLITICIAN, LIFELONG COOPERATIVE SUPPORTER, COMMUNITY ACTIVIST… THESE ARE SOME OF THE QUALIFICA-

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TIONS THAT RECENTLY EARNED EMBRUN’S DENIS BOURDEAU THE PRESTIGIOUS PIERRE BERCIER AGRICULTURAL AWARD OF EXCELLENCE. Recognized alongside Bourdeau was wife Helene as part of the annual meeting and banquet organized early in March by l’Union des cultivateurs francoontariens at Embrun’s Knights of Columbus Hall.

L’UCFO is a movement dedicated to the economic and socio-cultural interests of Franco-Ontarian farmers.

The Bercier award was created by l’UCFO in 2007 to honour its most prominent leaders; recipients are selected based on long-term active involvement with agricultural organizations and the Franco-Ontarian community.

Bourdeau’s father Honore was founding presi-

dent of Embrun’s Caisse Populaire and of the Embrun Co-Op. Denis followed firmly in those footsteps and went way beyond them, serving on both institutions while practising Christian spiritual values and carrying on the family dairy and crop farming tradition.

UCFO General Manager Simon Durand observed that, because of their many contributions, it was only natural that the Bourdeaus should join the large family of Bercier award winners: “This couple has made a tremendous contribution to the wellness of farmers and to the development of francophone cooperatives, community and cultural organizations in Eastern Ontario.”

The banquet presentation was good-natured, with a slide show featuring the evolution of the Bourdeau family over the years, gentle ribbing from close friends, and a ceremonial handoff from last year’s award winners Robert and Rita Dessaint. Several members of the Bourdeau and Bercier families were in the room.

Earlier in the day, participants dealt with regular business matters and heard from guest speaker Maurice Doyon of Laval University who discussed the impact of the economy on Canadian agriculture.

Doyon specializes in analysis of agricultural policies, market structures, and the “experimental economy.”

Several key issues affecting Franco-Ontarian farmers and l’UCFO in 2016 were identified, including an unusually high number of barn fires in the eastern region and the state of the French services file within OMAFRA: “UCFO is proud to support producers through each of these files,” Durand said.

A long-time board member of both Growmark and The Co-operators Insurance, a past UCFO president and past Russell Township councillor, Denis Bourdeau has always believed the cooperative movement was beneficial to families and gave FrenchCanadians greater opportunity and power.

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Working as a team with her husband, Helene handled the home where they raised three children, Thierry, Annick and Raphael, and combined to take care of the farm chores along with some hired help.

Along the way, Helene squeezed in a bed and breakfast operation which has drawn guests from around the world.

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Junior Farmers is making a comeback in the east

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The first information and social night was held on March 7 at North Stormont place in Avonmore, where 11 youth showed up to learn more of what this program was all about.

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ety of activities both at the local level and beyond.

Besides the monthly meetings members can compete in sports events, attend dances, raise funds for charitable organizations, travel abroad and host delegates from different countries – among other great opportunities.

A keen group of individuals started to brainstorm, and the executive was born, which includes President Alyssa Waldroff,

Vice-President and Provincial Director Justin Brooks, Secretary Kelsey Smith, and Treasurer Jakob Vogel; extra positions held at the executive level include Social Recreation Director Crystal Vogel, Media and Public Relations Director Ashlie Hardy, and Agricultural Contact Thomas Kuipers.

Stormont-Glengarry Junior Farmers President Waldroff said, “I only

www.agrinews.ca hope that we can fill the shoes of those who came before us, hearing the stories from our parents and friends is what motivates us to encourage others in this great program for youth!”

If you are between the ages of 16 and 29 as of January 1, like the Stormont-Glengarry Junior Farmers Association Facebook page, or send an email to kelseysmith.16@hotmail.c om for more information.

And remember, “You don’t have to be one, to be one.”

Comeback for Stormont-Glengarry Junior Farmers

Stormont-Glengarry’s Junior Farmers’ first social night was held at North Stormont Place, Avonmore, on March 7, where several youth showed up to learn more about the program.

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New Chair of the Raisin-South Nation Source Protection Committee Announced

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ORNWALL – THE RAISINSOUTH NATION SOURCE PROTECTION COMMITTEE HAS A NEW CHAIR, AS ANNOUNCED IN THE RECENT NEWS RELEASE. LOCAL FARMER AND ACTIVE COMMUNITY MEMBER, RAY BEAUREGARD, WAS RECENTLY APPOINTED

BY THE ONTARIO MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE FOR THIS IMPORTANT ROLE UNDER

ONTARIO’S CLEAN WATER ACT, 2006.

The Clean Water Act, 2006 ensures that communities are able to protect their drinking water sources through the development of collaborative, locally driven, science-based source protection plans for watersheds across the province. The program is managed by Conservation Authorities and the local Source Protection Committees guide the development of the source protection plan. There are 19 Source Protection Committees in Ontario.

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ORONTO — GREEN LIVING ENTERPRISES HAS PROVIDED INFORMATION ON THE TOP FIVE CERTIFICATIONS TO KEEP AN EYE OUT WHEN MAKING YOUR

NEXT ‘GREEN’ DECISION OR PURCHASE.

From “natural” tea, to “green” cleaning supplies to “eco-friendly” clothing, there are endless products being marketed with claims that attempt to convince consumers that they are making the right decision when shopping.

“Canadians are concerned about the state of our environment and worker conditions, and are opting for more sustainable, conscientious products and services,” says Laurie Simmonds, President and CEO of Green Living Enterprises. “With companies using various ‘green’ claims and labels now more than ever, it can be difficult to distinguish between what looks and sounds ethical and sustainable, and what actually is.”

New chair Continued from page 22 sectors, and the general public. The Committee also consists of liaisons from the Raisin and South Nation Source Protection Authorities, the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, and the local Health Unit.

“Ray was the acting Chair for the Raisin-South Nation Source Protection Committee following the retirement of past-chair, the late Claude Cousineau, in 2015. We are pleased he was officially appointed by the Minister to Chair the Committee; he brings a wealth of knowledge to the table,” said Richard Pilon, Manager of the Raisin-South Nation Source Water Protection Program.

Ray Beauregard brings to the position of Chair broad experience from various sectors and many

Ray Beauregard years of service to his community in a variety of capacities. Ray served as an elected Councillor for the former Cornwall Township, South Stormont Deputy Mayor, and United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Councillor. He is the past chair of the Eastern Ontario Water Resources Committee, past president of the Cattlemen Association, and owns and operates a small poultry farm. He has worked for various manufacturing

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“I am honoured to lead the local Source Protection Committee. I have been on the Committee since 2008 and am proud of all our accomplishments to date to protect local municipal drinking water,” says Ray Beauregard.

In making the appointment, Minister Glen Murray stated that clean and safe drinking water is one of the most significant priorities facing Ontario and Mr. Beauregard’s leadership as Chair of the Raisin-South Nation Source Protection Committee will be key to the success of protecting local municipal drinking water.

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Glengarry farm wins Holstein award

by Lynn Macnab AgriNews Contributor LEXANDRIA – AFTER FIVE GENER-

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ATIONS OF DAIRY FARMING, LOCHDALE HOLSTEINS HAS WON THE 2016 MASTER BREEDER AWARD, ONE OF THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS HONOURS IN THE DAIRY WORLD.

The farm east of Lochiel is operated by David McMillan, his wife Ann Marie, their son Andrew and David’s brother Henry.

Holstein Canada awards 20 shields to some of Canada’s best breeders every year.

The McMillan family is honoured after placing among the top 10 the last four years.

“Most everyone who eventually wins has placed somewhere in the top for four or five years,” says David. “That’s fairly common. But it’s not so much about winning as it’s really about improving our herd.”

They milk around 55 purebred Holsteins and farm 300 acres of corn and soybeans.

“This year there were over 500 herds competing in our group,” Andrew says.

“But Holstein Canada never lets you know who they are.”

The winners this year were all from Quebec and Ontario, the dairy mecca of Canada. Though there are

occasionally some winners from the West and the Maritimes, David explains why the wins are often close to home.

“There are 11,000 dairy operations in Canada and 8000 are in Quebec and Ontario. But most years, there are some winners from across the country.”

Since 1929, the master breeder designation is earned through a combination of assessments.

Holstein Canada members are recognized for having the best ratio for breeding cows with high production combined with outstanding conformation, with a high proficiency in reproduction, health and longevity over a 15-year period.

The assessment includes data from regular milk samples taken from every cow and classification of each cow’s conformation.

The cows in the herd are inspected and measured three times a year. They’re given points and then rated on a scale from excellent to very poor. The McMillan herd’s classification includes 17 cows in the excellent category, 35 very good and a couple at good plus.

David explains that not all dairy cows are classified and that only about 70 per cent of herds in the county participate.

Farmers have to be members of Holstein Canada and

Emery Huszka acclaimed NFUOntario President the NFU-O’s economic

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IDGETOWN — EMERY HUSZKA OF FLORENCE, ONT.

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NATIONAL FARMERS UNION - ONTARIO PRESIDENT, NFU NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER, AND NFU REGION 3 COORDINATOR AT THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD SAT., MARCH 4, IN RIDGETOWN. In his second term, Huszka remains committed to the NFU-O’s focus on engaging youth and sharing the NFU-O’s core values with both rural and urban populations. “The youth are farming’s future, and if we don’t prioritize strong rural communities and economically and environmentally sustainable farms, there will be nothing left for the next generation,” said Huszka. “I made a commitment when I took on the role last year to pursue membership as part of

sustainability, and I am pleased that the NFU-O continues to grow in size.

Now, more than ever, we need the NFU-O’s voice.

The recent elimination of the democratically elected Ontario Processing Vegetable Board highlights the need for farmers to be engaged and work together, and I encourage all farmers and eaters who care about food and farming issues to join us.”

Also elected to the NFU-O Board and NFU Region 3 Council were Tony Straathof (Westmeath) and Ayla Fenton (Kingston) as National Board members; Marcelle Paulin (Pass Lake), Steve Laing (Prince Edward), and Paul Dejong (Dundalk) as Councillorsat-large. Dodie Ellenbogen (Prince Edward) as Women’s Advisor and Martin Boettcher (Brussels) as Youth Advisor were acclaimed.

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David McMillan (at right) and son Andrew with Rena, Grand Champion Holstein at the 2016 Metcalfe Fair.

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be supervised under DHI (Dairy Herd Improvement) if they want to join.

This wasn’t the only win for the family in 2016. Their five-year old cow Rena placed Grand Champion at the Metcalfe Fair.

They do a few shows a year including Maxville and Williamstown and might participate at the Royal Winter Fair every five years or so.

They now join other Glengarry past winners like Robbie MacDonald, Murray Howes and Neil and Ian Fraser.

There will be 19 other Master Breeder Awards presented April 8 at the 2017 National Holstein Convention Master Breeders Banquet in York Region.

Of the breeders receiving their shields, nine are first time recipients, eight are winning for the second time and two are third-time winners. The other is remaining anonymous.

When asked how the award would affect their lives, David replied with a laugh, “Well, we’ll just keep on milking and doing our best to improve the herd.”

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Homestead Organics starts Employee Share Ownership Plan Candice Vetter AgriNews Staff ORRISBURG – HOMESTEAD ORGANICS, THE ORGANIC GRAIN PROCESSING COMPANY, FOUNDED IN 1988 AND NOW WITH MILLS IN SD&G AND PERTH COUNTIES, IS IMPLEMENTING AN EMPLOYEE SHARE OWNERSHIP PLAN (ESOP) FOR ITS EMPLOYEES. The employees can now become coowners in the business they work for. The company hosted a media event in early March to present the ESOP, explain the concept, and hand out the first share cer-

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Sharing the risks and rewards

tificates to its employees, in its office at 45 Allison Ave in Morrisburg. Homestead Organics President Tom Manley said the ESOP will reward employees for their hard work while providing an incentive to continue growing the business. The company is celebrating its 29th year in business within a fast-growing market and he says the ESOP will give them an extra edge.

“Homestead Organics was already a close partnership between the sole owner and the employees,” said Manley. “We now take that partnership to the next level Continued on page 26

Homestead Organics has taken the bold step of offering shares in the company to staff. Thirteen of the 26 employees chose to participate. They received their share certificates at the office in Morrisburg on Mon., March 7, in the presence of media. Front from left, South Dundas Mayor Evonne Delegarde, Jean-Guy Vaillancourt, Murray Manley, Kelly-Anne Fontaine, Valérie Yoder, Carmelle Duperron, Jeremy Bojarski, and Richard Courville. In back, Tom Manley, Isabelle Masson, Jordan Kaddie, Todd Gibbon and Bill Streng.

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Livestock producers receive tax relief for 2016

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DDITIONAL REGIONS DESIGNATED FOR

2016 UNDER THE LIVESTOCK TAX DEFERRAL PROVISION OTTAWA – On March 28, Agriculture and AgriFood Canada released a list of additional designated regions in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia where livestock tax deferral has been authorized for 2016 due to drought conditions.

In November 2016, the

Government of Canada announced the initial list of designated regions in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec for livestock tax deferral purposes, but ongoing analysis indicated the need for a final list of designated regions for 2016.

That final list will be provided as soon as authorization has been received, however regions in Eastern Ontario including all townships and the City of Ottawa are included.

The livestock tax deferral

Homestead Organics Continued from page 25 with formal shared ownership, shared engagement, and an equitable sharing of the long-term benefits.�

Of Homestead Organics’ employees, 13 out of 26 chose to participate in the share transfer. “We sold five per cent of the company to our staff, who wanted it,� said Manley after the announcement in an interview with The AgriNews. “Our target is to add five per cent more per year, until we reach our target of 20 per cent engagement.�

Jennifer Williams, an employee ownership specialist with ESOP Builders, a company specializing in ESOPs, says that Homestead Organics has the right culture for employee ownership. The B Corp certified company practises’ transparency by sharing financial information and seeking employee input on decisions. “It is inspiring to see a company leading its sector through a commitment to

provision allows producers in the designated regions who are facing feed shortages to defer a portion of their 2016 sale proceeds of breeding livestock to the next year.

The cost of replacing the animals in the next year offsets the deferred income, thereby reducing the tax burden associated with the original sale.

Producers in those designated regions can request the livestock tax deferral provision be applied when filing their 2016 income tax return.

organic farming, and also leading in the workplace by practising workplace democracy and employee ownership,� said Williams, and added that ESOPs are growing in popularity in Canada as business owners see the benefits from employee engagement, improved productivity, and flexible succession options. “International research supports this conclusion,� said the media release, “with numerous studies finding that employee ownership results in improved business outcomes and happier employees.�

That is part of Manley’s goal. “If staff are owners, they share the rewards and the risks,� he said. “They own their jobs.�

He pointed out that a number of very successful ventures have offered similar share structures, including Beau’s Brewery and WestJjet. “It also helps with my succession planning,� Manley added. “With engaged coowners, when I want to retire, there will be staff who are trained and willing to take over.�

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Organic crop yields may currently be lower, but with research, can still Congratulations Even with plenty of food, Let us suppose that agriculture to our winners! outpace conventional in the long game the western world, possibly had evolved differently, than it

by Ralph Martin, Ph.D., P.Ag., Professor, University of Guelph Specail to AgriNews UELPH —A REVIEW PAPER BY VERENA SEUFERT AND NAVIN RAMANKUTTY, OF THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, SHOWS THAT ORGANIC CROP YIELDS ARE 19 TO 25 PER CENT LOWER THAN THOSE IN NON-ORGANIC SYSTEMS, BUT CARLO LEIFERT OF NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY, IN A

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RECENT VISIT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH, NOTED THAT ORGANIC WHEAT YIELDS AT THEIR NAFFERTON FARM WERE BEYOND THE NON-ORGANIC WHEAT YIELDS OF THE 1980S.

He suggests that while organic yields may be lower at any given date, they also keep rising. This has been with minimal research support. With more science applied to organic agriculture, scientists and famers could develop specific varieties and methods to enhance organic yields, as well as attendant ecological benefits.

In one version of Aesop’s Fables, the hare bounds ahead of the tortoise and then takes a snooze because he is so far ahead. In the end, the persevering tortoise wins the race.

The cost of agricultural intensification over the last 40 years has been a five to sevenfold increase in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium use. The gain has been a two-fold increase in global food production. How will energy shortages, declining supplies of mined phosphorus, and too much water or too little water, at the wrong time, affect crop yields?

The benefits of organic agriculture (yield tortoise) as cited in the UBC paper, and elsewhere, are that organism abundance is higher (an indicator of greater biodiversity), soil organic carbon is higher (an indicator of soil health), water holding capacity and water infiltration rates are higher (beneficial in times of excess rainfall as well as deficient rainfall), soil erosion is lower, energy use is lower (mostly due to the non-use of nitrogen fertilizer which requires high energy inputs when manufactured), limited phosphorus from mines is lower, pesticide residues in food are lower and antioxidant levels in food are higher.

Regardless of bragging rights for yields, when farmers talk turkey with bankers, it is

all about profit. At Washington State University the team of Crowder and Reganold published a paper in 2015 showing profits are 22 to 35 per cent higher on organic farms, when actual organic premiums are applied. Even with lower yields on organic farms, premiums of five to seven per cent were sufficient to match profits on non-organic farms. Fair prices to farmers help them address ecological impacts.

It is because of the precautionary principle that organic organizations choose to forgo the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides and genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and thus accept slower yield gains. The International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements in the principle of care, states that “organic agriculture should be managed in a precautionary and responsible manner to protect the health and well-being of current and future generations and the environment.”

Some argue that food should be very plentiful so that it is more accessible to low income folks. In Canada, hunger is a poverty problem and not a food sufficiency problem.

waiting for payment, has stalled on food aid to the 20million people at risk of famine in Somalia, Yemen, northeast Nigeria and South Sudan. There are poor precedents for allocating excess food to victims of war.

Assistance to resolve conflicts (including reconciliation of past and current colonialism) and to improve low-input food production in countries, where inputs are already limited, may be effective long term strategies.

Today Canadians waste an estimated 40 per cent of food, along the entire value chain.

has in the last 70 years and that we produced high-quality food, with yields about 25 per cent lower than they are today.

Let’s also imagine wasted food at 15 per cent. In a society of 15 per cent wasted food, would we aspire to produce 25 per cent more food so that we could waste 40 per cent?

Non-organic yields have been higher than organic yields and the hare-tortoise race outcome appears to be inevitable. However, we still don’t know. To paraphrase Stuart McLean, “in the organic sector, we may not be fast, but we’re slow.”

Ministers discuss trade at Chile meeting Continued from page 21 Mexico and Peru, invited member countries and signatories of the Trans Pacific Partnership to the dialogue along with representatives of South Korea and China. In addition to being a signatory of the TPP, Canada achieved observer country status with the Pacific Alliance in 2012.

The TPP and international market access is important to Canadian beef producers.

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Signed by 12 countries in February, 2016, the TPP represented a new era of multi-lateral trade that could bring together consumers and producers from a diverse section of PacificRim cultures and nations. The TPP set a new and precedent for market access for trade in beef.

Since the United States withdrew from the TPP in January, cattle producers have been concerned about whether the benefits of the TPP to their industry could be salvaged. In Chile, 11 of the countries confirmed their strong commitment and instructed their negotiators to find a path forward to implement substantive elements of the TPP agreement.

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Trying to save the trees

by Lynn Macnab AgriNews Contributor LEXANDRIA – CONCERNED CITIZENS AT THE NORTH GLENGARRY TOWNSHIP MEETING, MARCH, 27 HEARD MAYOR CHRIS MCDONELL SAY HE WAS

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GOING TO TRY AND SAVE THE TREES.

A standing-room-only crowd listened to Pete Bock’s presentation on the effects and possible solutions of clear cutting in Glengarry to which the mayor replied, “We’ll try and save the trees. We’ll try to get something out in June.”

McDonell was referring to communication between councillors, farmers, taxpayers and South Nation Conservation authorities regarding the next steps to be taken on clear cutting.

He hopes a report will be available after a meeting in June that will address some of the issues presented by Glengarrians.

Bock, a long-time resident of Glen Sandfield, has become frustrated with the demolition of trees and forests. Along with David Sauve, the two are heading a committee of frustrated citizens who would like to

Budget Continued from page 17 was identified by the Advisory Council on Economic Growth (ACEG) – an advisory body created by Finance Minister Bill Marneau – as a key driver of economic growth. The ACEG report, entitled Unleashing the Growth Potential of Key Sectors, recommends that “Canada take a focused approach that removes barriers and galvanizes the sector around a bold growth agenda.”

The budget announced a target of increasing agrifood exports from $60-billion to $75 billion annually by 2025, however it didn't offer specific details on how this might be achieved.

Agriculture was also earmarked as one of three strategic sectors to be invested in under the proposed Canada’s Innovation and Skills Plan. “Initial efforts will centre on three industries that touch the lives of all Canadians and offer great potential for growth and job creation: clean technology, digital industries and agri-food,” said Finance Minister Bill Marneau when announc-

see council place restrictions on clear cutting; three million trees cut in the past six years.

“We’ve come up with some proposals that we think will be good for everyone,” Bock stated at the meeting.

The group’s main concern is that there is too much deforestation too fast.

Bock’s solutions include limiting burns to winter months, that a permit be requested to create entrance onto burn property and that restrictions be placed on areas where heavy equipment is used to take down trees.

“We’d also like to see council regulate the size of clear cuts and restrict cutting permits to people who’ve owned the land for at least three years,” Bock stated on behalf of other landowners. “ We believe cutting should be forbidden in April, May and June. The worst time is from May 1 to June 30.”

Deputy Mayor Jamie MacDonald expressed concern, but emphasized that farmers are good stewards of the land and doing their best.

“We’re pleased that South Nation has come forward to help get everyone ing the budget. “We will help farmers, producers, and processors build their businesses globally, and do so sustainably.”

The budget also proposed the creation of a new $1.26-billion fiveyear Strategic Innovation Fund to consolidate and simplify existing business innovation programming.

The fund will attract and support new business investments, continue to support aerospace and automotive firms, and also expand to support emerging sectors such as clean technology and agri-food.

However, missing from the budget were any mention of tax policy changes to support transfers of farm ownership to family members and there were also no specific commitments to rural infrastructure spending.

“It was very encouraging that there were numerous mentions of agriculture throughout the budget and that we got better access to some of the funding already announced,” summarized Bonnett. “Next steps will be to work with policy makers to offer farmers’ perspectives on various proposals and their implementation.”

www.agrinews.ca together on this issue,” MacDonald stated. “ We can make this work.”

Ontario has recently seen at least 23 counties and 35 municipalities force tree conservation by-laws.

The newly created South Nation Conservation Agricultural Forest Cover Committee will provide information for people who want to understand tree cutting, conservation, agricultural practices, and will also be tasked with looking into issues around forest cover.

General Manager of SNC Angela Coleman was pleased about the meeting in Alexandria.

“It could have been worse. At least there was not a lot of hostility,” said

Coleman, also co-owner of Sand Road Sugar Camp.

“We’re all concerned about the trees and I think this went very well.”

North Glengarry Councillors Jeff Manley and Carma Williams expressed their desire to continue dia-

logue between farmers and concerned citizens.

“This is a delicate and perhaps divisive issue,” said Williams. “Let’s be level headed, not combative. We can make this work.”

Others at the meeting stood up to make their

points.

“We’re working very hard,” said Paul Vogel on behalf of area farmers. “A lot of stakeholders are working to make this better.

Please wait for us to come forward to make it better for everyone.”

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New weather risk tool will help farmers make crop decisions

by Theresa Whalen AgriNews Contributor TTAWA – CARLETON UNIVERSITY HAS

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AGRICULTURE AND AGRIFOOD CANADA IN A PROJECT FUNDED BY ONTARIO MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD, AND RURAL AFFAIRS, TO EXAMINE WEATHER PATTERNS AND HOW FARMERS HAVE ADAPTED THEIR FARMING PRACTICES IN AN EFFORT TO CREATE A TOOL THAT WILL HELP FARMERS BETTER PLAN FOR WEATHERRELATED RISKS.

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MET WITH AREA FARMERS TO GET FEEDBACK ON THEIR STUDY PROCESSES AND ASSUMPTIONS.

The study model area is made up of roughly Prescott-Russell, Ottawa, and Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. The study is using real data from six weather stations within the model region and is applying the weather activity to 2,844 farms that produce a range of

commodities, including field crops, dairy, beef, poultry and more. The farm numbers, sizes and types are based on Census of Agriculture (2011) statistics for the area; however, all of the study model farms are fictitiously located to maintain anonymity and confidentiality.

The study will track daily weather and farming operations such as high and low temperatures, heat units, spring and fall frosts, and precipitation along with seeding dates, pollination activity, tillage practices, spraying, harvest dates and yields, among other factors.

From these data, the study will determine the impact that weather has on farming activities such as lost days during planting season due to rain, changes in seeding dates, weather impacts on pollination and yields, and how this may impact farmers as a loss of marketing opportunity. For example, previous data have shown

that farmers have a one per cent reduction in corn yields for every day of delay past May 10 seeding. Likewise with soybean, farmers have an eight per cent reduction in yield if seeding is delayed past May 24 and a 15 per cent reduction per day if not planted by June 10.

Production scenarios like these and others will be updated with the new data.

Climate change predicts longer growing seasons in wetter conditions for this region. How is this going to affect farming practices going forward?

“Farmers have evolved their practices over generations, adjusting to adapt to the weather as it happens,” explained Scott Mitchell, Associate Professor at Carleton University. “However, weather pressures on agriculture are shifting. We want to bridge the gap between past data and our model predictions to determine things like, what are the most critical stages of crop growth and

what impacts do various weather events have on each stage? And how does that impact yield?”

Some of the key questions participants were asked by the research team were of changes in weather patterns they have observed over the years; what are the biggest weather challenges they experience on their farms; and how accurately does the study model reflect agriculture in that geographic area?

The risk tool being developed is different from past research which concentrated more on simply monitoring weather patterns and trends. This tool is a software program that correlates various weather scenarios, farm activities and crop yields to determine weather impacts on plants – also called phenological impacts – during key growth stages. While the software can factor-in a wide range of crops and

livestock, corn and soybeans will be the two key crops examined for the purposes of this model study.

“Focusing on phenological impact allows us to identify times when crops are particularly vulnerable to weather events, and assign a typical impact to crop yields,” explained Mitchell. “That way we can concentrate on relative impacts rather than specific physiological processes.”

Add into the mix changes in technology such as Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) seeds, precision agriculture guided by Global Positioning Systems (GPS) , drainage, irrigation, tillage practices, crop diversification, knowledge sharing and education – to name a few; all these have had, and will continue to impact farming practices in response to weather.

The importance of

maximizing agricultural production opportunities is quickly becoming a higher social priority as the looming global population prediction of over nne billion by 2050 draws closer.

Climate change has also renewed interest in pushing agriculture into the more northern regions of Canada and understanding how weather could affect northern farming practices will be key to its success.

The first stage of this study will be completed in July. Any municipality, business or individual who is interested in learning more about this study or potentially collaborating, is invited to contact Scott Mitchell at scott.mitchell@carleton.ca . More information on the Extreme Weather Effects on Agriculture: The Effect of Changing Weather Patterns on Farming Operations Study is available at www.carleton.ca/envisionontarioag.

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Seasonal workers returning to Ontario farms

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AND VEGETABLE FARMS AS A SUPPLEMENT TO LOCAL LABOUR FOR THE UPCOM ING GROWING SEASON .

Approximately 2,500 men and women are already busy at greenhouses and farms across the province under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP). By the height of the growing season, more than 17,000 workers are expected to be placed at more than 1,450 agricultural operations. While most of these workers will spend several months away from their families on temporary work terms, they will all continue to have strong support from their home governments here in Ontario.

Each country participating in SAWP main-

tains a liaison service or consular office in Ontario to help look after the general welfare of agricultural workers and help them navigate any issues or complications they may face while working here. “Of the many different temporary worker programs in Canada, ours is the only one that offers 24-hour a day assistance to our workers directly with people from their home country through a liaison service. That is part of what make SAWP unique and also plays a significant role in why it’s so successful,” said Ken Forth, President of Foreign Agricultural Resource Management Services (F.A.R.M.S.), which administers the program.

Liaison services from each participating country are open year round — their role contributes to a repeat of 80 per cent of the seasonal agricultural workers each year.

The liaison service is instrumental in recruiting and selecting the best candidates for placement

of successful applicants each year on Ontario farms, and provides workers support on a wide range of issues during their term of employment.

“Essentially the liaison staff act as advocates for the workers and help them with anything they need 24 hours a day — whether that’s a medical emergency, help with paperwork or help with issues they may be having at home,” Forth said.

Established in 1966 to respond to a critical shortage of available domestic agricultural workers, SAWP continues to serve the same role 51 years later, connecting Ontario farmers with a reliable source of supplementary seasonal labour.

Because SAWP is a “Canadians first” program, supplementary seasonal workers are hired from participating countries only if agricultural operators cannot find domestic workers to fill vacancies. It’s estimated that two jobs for Canadians are created in

the agri-food industry for every seasonal agricultural worker employed through SAWP at Ontario farms.

A study released last summer by Guelph-based Agri-food Economic Systems identified SAWP as a key reason Ontario’s horticulture industry is able to generate $5.4-billion in economic activity and approximately 34,280 jobs. The report found that chronic labour shortages continue to

Green living Continued from page 23 With 14 family farm producers, Harmony Organic is passionate about the quality of their dairy, their cows and the earth.

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challenge the agricultural sector due to aging demographics, competition with other sectors and fewer numbers of young people pursuing careers in farming. As a result, demand for workers under SAWP is projected to remain steady.

In a recent report by the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council, Saint Lucia’s Minister of Labour, Stephenson King, said SAWP has helped strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between participating Caribbean

countries and Canada.

“Many who have benefitted from the programme have provided stability to their families, purchased property, built their homes, educated their children, and equipped society with first-class professionals, thus providing management capacity to our small island states,” said King.

More information about Canada’s Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP) can be found at www.farmsontario.ca.

fish that is responsibly sourced or by visiting restaurants like Hawthorne Food & Drink that use the Oceanwise symbol — an assurance against overfishing, harm to other aquatic creatures and protection of the marine ecosystem.

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Sheep Day topics timely

by Candice Vetter AgriNews Staff Writer MBRUN — ON SAT., MARCH 4, DISTRICT 10 OF THE ONTARIO SHEEP MARKETING AGENCY WELCOMED CORLENA PATTERSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CANADIAN SHEEP FEDERATION; DR. REX CRAWFORD, AN ORANGEVILLE VETERINARI-

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AN WHO IS ONE OF THE PROVINCE’S FOREMOST VETS REGARDING CARE OF SHEEP; AND DR. RICHARD SMITH, THE REGIONAL VETERINARIAN FROM THE CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY; TO THE ANNUAL SHEEP DAY AT THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL IN EMBRUN. Topics included choosing the correct antibiotics and dewormers, management strategies to reduce development of resistance, drug withdrawal times why they are important, pain management, and verified sheep program.

Well-known local sheep breeder Laurie Maus was MC for the day.

Smith, the CFIA vet, also discussed shipping animals (or parts of animals).

He said that a ewe which is being sold after lambing should not be shipped until about a week after giving birth to make sure she cleans up well and won’t go down in transport before shipping. Sometimes animals shipped for slaughter show symptoms of disease or injury and for some symptoms the carcass will be tested. In some cases the entire animal might not be condemned, but part may, for example if there is infection in an organ like liver or kidney or in a limb.

“Is it affecting the whole carcass?” Smith asked.

“That is key. With septicemia, yes definitely, and that animal would be condemned. With pneumonia, maybe.”

An audience member asked about not getting parts back from a slaughterhouse. Smith answered, “If you’re not getting parts back ask for a condemnation slip. If you want to receive condemned organs to do your own testing you need to get permission from the regional vet — me.”

Dr. Crawford discussed treatments affecting mastitis, footrot and pneumonia, as well as reducing drug use. He also talked exten-

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District 10 of the Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency welcomed Corlena Patterson, Executive Director of the Canadian Sheep Federation, to its annual Sheep Day at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Embrun on Sat., March 4. Other guest speakers were Dr. Rex Crawford, an Orangeville veterinarian who is one of the province’s foremost vets regarding care of sheep, and Dr. Richard Smith, the Regional Veterinarian from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Well-known local sheep breeder Laurie Maus was MC for the day.

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sively about parasite control. “When the lambs are weaned and go to clean fields which aren’t grazed yet this year, move them every one to two weeks.”

He said, “The worst thing is grazing too fast and returning to the same field too quickly, especially in a wet year.”

But how to know when to treat or not? He suggests collecting feces samples from multiple individuals in

the flock, and not treating until there are 500 eggs per gram. “If the cut-off point is too high some lambs will be diseased before treatment. Too low and you’re treating them unnecessarily.” The fecal egg count should be repeated after two weeks, and animals should be examined frequently during high-risk periods (usually early summer). “Don’t deworm just Continued on page 35

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Organics are brewing

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BRENNAN AND STEPHANIE JAWORSKI FROM WILLIAMSTOWN WHO OWN OLD 4TH HOP YARD. They were ahead of the game seven years ago when they started, and today lead the way as the second biggest in Ontario, with all their harvest going to Beau’s Organic Brewery in Vankleek Hill.

Their story is unique and inspiring and it’s clear why they’ve helped clear the way for so many who want to participate in the fastgrowing trend of organic beer, particularly for certified growers.

Seven years ago the couple decided to leave their high-paying Ottawa jobs.

He was as an I.T. who worked with the Senators on game days. Stephanie was a mill engineer for Imperial Oil. One day they packed up and moved to Williamstown, partly to be closer to her mother and partly to try country life.

“We knew nothing,” Brennan explains. “I couldn’t even drive a tractor.”

Five days after the birth of their first child, they were already bored.

“Let’s go to Beau’s,” Jaworski said. “We’ll take the tour.”

They learned that the organic beer company imported everything but water.

Those words changed their life and on the way home it was decided that they would start growing hops.

“Stephanie’s idea,”

Brennan says.

They started with a quarter acre, but couldn’t find a lot of information.

Brennan explains that at that time, most hop growers were in Michigan and Vermont and 90 percent of the industry was owned by eight families.

“It was very controlled.”

Like every business plan, theirs made a lot of sense.

“We were going to sell all our hops to Beau’s.”

Owner, at the time, Steve Beauchesne replied to their email by saying there was 50 others in line and the hops had to be certified organic.

“I’ll never forget what he said,” Brennan says. “He told me; if you’re not passionate about being certified organic, it’s not for you. It’s a lot of work.”

They were determined and eventually Old 4th Hop Yard became Beau’s first Canadian supplier.

Last year they put in four acres and this year they plan to push it to eight.

To keep it organic, they borrow 30 to 60 sheep to munch down the weeds and use organic manure to fertilize.

Other area growers like Kurt McSweyn at Laggan will be using organic fungicides and trim the bottoms to allow wind flow to keep away the mildew.

This will be McSweyn’s first year at growing organic hops.

McSweyn was a former professional hockey player in Europe and came home to farm in 2012.

“I was working on the family farm and decided it was time to diversify,” McSweyn states. “With all the organic craft breweries starting, it just seemed to make sense.”

While Old 4th started with a quarter of an acre, McSweyn is starting with nine.

Of course, he turned to Brennan for advice who was only too willing to help.

“I remember what it was like for me starting out,” Brennan says. “I don’t want that to happen to others.”

McSweyn explains that there are now at least four growers in Glengarry who will have certified organic hops within three to five years. His plans are huge.

He’s already considering the purchase of a pelletizer because the breweries want the hops in pellet form (presently Brennan takes his to Colborne in 2’x2’x4’ pressed bales).

McSweyn hopes that if he acquires the pelletizer, custom work for area growers can be done.

Like other new area growers, he hopes Beau’s will once again be open to offering Ontario certified organic hop growers a chance to supply one of the greatest craft beer successes in Canada.

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Crysler Farm Show draws crowd Candice Vetter AgriNews Staff Writer RYSLER—THE CRYSLER FARM SHOW, HELD IN

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FRI., MARCH 3, AT THE CRYSLER COMMUNITY CENTRE. The community centre was filled with booths and visitors, and new this year was a display of farm machinery inside the outAL EVENT ON

door domed rink. The number of exhibitors entering the seed and forage championships was double that of last year, said organizer Barbara Ann Glaude, and eight were first-time exhibitors, which she found very encouraging.

Winners included Glaudale Farms, Rosevine Farms, Redlodge Farms, Annik/François Chevalley, Threeloos Farms, Bernard Grady, Patrick Daoust, Joe Krol, Roger Lafrance, Jacques Sabourin, and

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Domar Farms. Glaudale Farms was premier exhibitor, with 176 points.

Winning entries are automatically entered in the seed and forage competition at the Ottawa Valley Farm Show mid March.

Over the years the farm show in Crysler has gone from three days, to two, to one, and the hours are now a little shorter, but it seems just as much information is packed into the six hours of the current show.

Crysler Chief Fire Prevention Officer Alain Aubin and firefighting colleague Kevin Lapp had the department’s barn fire safety display at the Crysler Farm Show in the Crysler Community Centre on Fri., March 3.

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From left, Cynthia Daoust (Patrick Daoust’s Farm), Cassidy Smith (Rosevine Farms), Kevin Glaude (Glaudale Farms), Bill Van Loon (Finch), and Roger Lafrance (Lafrance Agricultural Services) were some of the winners at the Stormont Seed and Forage Show held in conjunction with the Crysler Farm Show on March 3.

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Sheep Day Continued from page 31 before going out on pasture, let them shed eggs first,” he said.

It sounds anti-intuitive, but he assured the assembled crowd that it is better not to treat the entire herd.

“For 40 years we thought by eliminating worms we would win, but we haven’t.” In fact, he said that contributes to resistance in the parasites.

“Don’t treat about 20 per cent of the herd, so the remaining worms are not resistant.” He suggested ensuring identification of untreated animals (by paint or something simple, not necessarily by RFID tags) would help.

Other anti-worm strategies include condensed tannin forages, nematophagus fungi (which eat the larvae), and copper oxide wire particles, although he

cautioned that where there may be existing copper in the soil that might be dangerous, and livers should be tested for copper. He emphasized breeding for resistance, and breeding for resilience (meaning worms in pasture do not seriously harm the livestock), and housing sheep during the early summer high-risk period.

Other advice given out that day included mastitis treatment. It is suggested that the whole antibiotic tube is used every time, because reusing the same tube or using it on another ewe can spread infection.

The best drug choices are based on bacterial cultures. Dry cow treatment is also suggested at weaning.

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Ontario leads in trout production

by Theresa Whalen AgriNews Contributor EMPTVILLE – HERE IN EASTERN ONTARIO WE TEND

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TO THINK OF AGRICULTURE IN TERMS OF FIELD CROPS AND LIVESTOCK WITH A SMATTERING HERE AND THERE OF HORTICULTURE, ORCHARDS AND TURF FARMS.

HOWEVER, THE

AQUACULTURE AND AQUAPONICS SIDE OF AGRICULTURE IS ALSO ALIVE AND WELL AS SHOWN BY THE TURNOUT OF PRODUCERS WHO ATTENDED A WORK-

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About 85 people with experience ranging from hobbies to start-ups to wellestablished operations attended the Getting Started in Aquaculture & Aquaponics workshop hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA).

Aquaculture is the propagation, cultivation or rearing of various species of finfish, crustaceans, molluscs and aquatic plants. Whereas aquaponics is an integrated system of fish and plant production in which the waste produced by farmed fish or other aquatic animals supplies nutrients for plants grown hydroponically, which in turn purify the water.

In Canada, the quantity and value of the aquaculture sector is divided about equally between the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. British Columbia leads with 54 per cent of total production of which about 95 per cent is salmon. New Brunswick is second with 25 per cent of production of which 98 per cent is salmon.

Newfoundland and Nova Scotia also primarily produce salmon while Prince Edward Island mainly produces mussels, and Quebec, Ontario and the Prairies primarily produce trout. In 2015, the Canadian aquaculture sector was worth $967million in production.

In Ontario, rainbow trout farming is a sure thing with all production easily selling out, even with world production growing by double digits. Ontario is ideally suited to raise trout with plentiful access to cool fresh water, technology, energy, processing and markets. Over 85 per cent of Ontario's output, mainly rainbow trout, is produced in the waters off Manitoulin Island in the North Channel of Lake SHOP IN

Rainbow trout Huron.

On the product side, trout are hardy and easy to grow, well suited to Canadian conditions, and pose no threat to feral populations. By far most of the trout produced goes to the table market, however there is also a significant secondary market for stocking lakes for recreational fishing.

In 2015, Ontario farms produced 4,510 tonnes of trout accounting for a farmgate value of $23.2-million.

The sale of Arctic charr, tilapia, brook trout, bass, walleye and cyprinid baitfish was estimated to be an additional 380 tonnes worth $2.2-million. Statistics Canada indicates that the 2015 per capita consumption of fish was 7.56 kg per year.

Aquaculture is one of the most efficient protein-producing sectors with a feed conversion ratio of only 1.2 kg of feed to produce 1 kg of farmed salmon or trout.

Fresh trout currently wholesales for $2.45 to over $5.00 per pound (depending on markets) and a tonne of trout feed sells for about $1,700.

“Fish are what they eat – not the water they live in,” explained Steve Naylor, workshop host and Aquaculture & Aquaponics Specialist with OMAFRA. “That means farmed fish eat clean. There is a lot of misinformation out there that farmed fish is somehow unhealthy, however that simply isn't true. Everything about farmed fish is ideally managed so you end up with an ideal product.”

From a commercial perspective, the business mantra is, ‘if you're not licensed and eco-certified, you’re not selling to major fish processors’. This refers to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997, which requires an Aquaculture License to culture and sell fish and to transport live fish. The aquaculture industry is closely

monitored by federal, provincial and municipal governments that establish and enforce clear, sciencebased standards and operating protocols to conserve and protect healthy and productive aquatic environments and protect sensitive habitats. Likewise, industry upholds environmental integrity and plays its part in maintaining the healthy and productive aquatic ecosystems that the sector depends on to maintain productivity and produce wholesome products.

For more information on aquaculture and aquaponics email steve.naylor@ontario.ca or visit www.omafra.gov.on.ca.

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From Hwy. 401 take Cty. Rd. 18 north to Cold Springs then left at McBride Rd. See Signs!

Real Estate (1 p.m.): 56 acre farm of clear fertile ground, has a very private & scenic setting with a red brick 2 storey century farm house plus livestock barn & storage sheds surrounded by mature hardwood maples, located just north of Cobourg, 10 minutes from the 401. Legally description 4120 Jack Gordon Rd., Cold Springs (Cobourg), ON K9A 4J9 Con 6 PT Lot 17 McBride Rd., Township of Hamilton, Roll #1419.000.060.20410.0000. Real Estate Terms: $50,000 down day be paid in 60 days on closing. Purchaser guaranteed a clear title to the property.

“The Buyer and Seller agree that the Seller, upon giving a minimum of 10 days written notice to the Buyer (excluding Saturday, Sunday and Statutory Holidays), may unilaterally extend the date set for completion, one or more times, not to of Estate Trustee.” Real estate subject to approval. For viewing or further details contact: Kevin Barker. Sale includes a 2014 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Turbo diesel heavy duty 4x4 blue truck with full crew cab. VIN: 3C6UR5DL2EG279895, 120,000 kms., sold Safetied & E-tested, 2014 RC bumper hitch 15’ black tandem cargo trailer, JD LX277 riding lawn mower, Agri-Fab 44” lawn sweeper, 36” lawn roller, 2012 Subaru BullDog BD700 ATV, gas 4x4 with sun shelter, small cattle Danuser 3 pth post hole auger, ATV pull type sprayer, Int. 100 Balance 7’ sickle mower, Stihl FS56RC gas weed trimmer, Stihl MS660 chain saw, gas hedge trimmer, Van Mark 1060 aluminum bending brake, Husky roller bearing 52” tool Makita Rigid sliding compound mitre saws with stands, roller tables, large selection cable 135 PSI stack tank air compressor, Campbell & Hausfeld 1 hp air compressor, Ridgid Shop Vac, 1 hp pressure washer, various tool chests, Job Mate bench drill set, grinders, 150 lb. drywall panel hoist, roof jacket, ratchet come along, hydraulic bottle jacks, various amounts of lumber including rough cut air dried planks (mostly garage door, wheel barrows, rabbit cages, water hose reel, aluminum check plate

531 Sandhills Rd., Woodville, ON From Woodville take Cty. Rd. 9 east to Sandhills Rd., then north. See Signs!

Real Estate (1 p.m.): 99 acre farm, of mostly clear land with some systematic tile drainage. Modern style bungalow with some out buildings. Legal description: 531 Eldon, City of Kawartha Lakes. Roll #165116002009800.0000. Real Estate Terms & Conditions: Belinda Smith (non-refundable), remainder in 60 days, or on closing. Purchaser is guaranteed a clear title to the property. Real Estate sale subject to owner’s approval. For viewing or further details and terms contact: Kevin Barker. Sale includes a NH TT75A 4x4 diesel tractor with a LU126 round mover front end loader plus sun shelter, only 500 hrs., 3 sets of rear remotes, 16.9 R30 rear tires, attachments selling separate include a Versatech grapple, 5’ manure fork & a 6’ material bucket, NH TN75D 4x4 cab diesel tractor with Q720 front end loader, 2 sets of rear remotes, 3731 hrs., 16.9 R30 rear tires, Aloe attachments selling separate include a 6’ material bucket, 2 prong bale spear, bale clam, hydraulic driven round bale unroller & 6’ manure forks, Case/Int 585 o/s 2x4 diesel tractor with 2250 front end loader, 2513 hrs., 6’ material bucket, stocker forks selling separate, Ford 8-N gas tractor (running, as is), Kverneland Taarup 7335 round bale wrapper, NH 634 round baler, Case Int 8330 mower conditioner (9’ cut) Martin Allied bale stookers, 2 wheel 3 pth hay rake, MF 7’ sickle mower, RP1 Rampak bale tuber, 40’ hay elevator on wheels, Allied hay elevator sections, Martin 20’ self locking feeder wagon, 6 round bale feeders, Martin calf creep feeder, Unverferth

is), 6’ Dearborn 3 pth disc, Martin cattle chute, large assortment of steel gates incl. diamond style various lengths, small stock penning, furrowing crates, 10’ feeder panel trough, 5’ x 10’ hydraulic dump trailer, Meteor & Lucknow 6’ snow blowers, pth bale spear, bucket bale spear, Forano 3 pth rear tyne bucket, upright steel of lumber including 1” x 6’, 2” x 4’, 2” x 6’, 2” x 8’ & 2” x 10’ various lengths, some plywood sheeting, 20’ cedar poles, cedar posts, 500 cedar rails, ‘T’ posts,

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radial arm saw, JD LA 130 riding mower, other riding mowers (as is), JD yard cart, 4’ lawn sweeper, Troy-Bilt rear tyne tiller, ATV sprayer, small snowmobile trailer, car trailer, small canopy shelter, small Miller arc welder, 1hp air compressor, small dolly cart, single vacuum milking unit, assorted hay seed, some tools & scrap metal. Other items of interest include a 1998 Norstar 18’ Jet Boat with Yacht Club trailer w/175hp Mercury outboard motor, 45 hp. Prowler trolling outboard motor,

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1 p.m. Real Estate includes 2 separate parcels of land: Parcel 1 Con 1 E PT Lot 33 is approximately 50 acres, consisting of 40 acres, clear land and 10 acres of common bush, Roll #4346-010-001-12900-0000. Parcel 2 includes Con 2 PT Lot 34 is approximately 96 acres with 70 acres of clear land and 15 acres, hardwood bush, consisting of mostly sugar maples. Property also has a drilled well with lots of good water, 2 storey house, bank barn, plus 2 storage sheds, 2545 Line 1 N, Oro Medonte, ON L0L 2L0, Roll #4346-010-001-19200-0000. Attached to this package is Con 2 Lot 33 consisting of approximately 74 acres, consisting of 69 acres, clear land and 5 acres of mostly hardwood maples, Roll #4546-010-001-19000-0000! These 2 lots have separate tax bills and would have great potential to sub-divide? All properties sold are made payable to the Vendor on sale day, remainder to be paid in full in 60 days on closing. Owner guarantees clear title to the property. Real estate is subject to owner’s approval! Machinery: 3930 Ford 2 x 4, o/s diesel tractor with 394 Allied loader has set of rear remotes, 2654 hrs., attachments to be sold separately include a 6’ material front weights, 2 sets of rear remotes, 3582 hrs., 1954 Ford gas tractor with Freeman 601 front end loader, John Deere ‘M’ gas tractor (restored), 302 MF 30E power shuttle diesel tractor/backhoe with 7’ front material bucket, plus 18” & 24” backhoe buckets plus frost breaker hook (18327 hrs., excellent condition). Note: all tractors have rear tire chains, 362 NI 2 beater manure spreader, 504 Super I Vermeer round baler with new belts, 488 NH haybine, 477 NH 7’ pull type sickle mower 200 bu. Gravity wagon, Mayrath 50’ pto driven box elevator on wheels, Turnco Kverneland AB 85 3 pth 3 furrow variable width plow, 14’ spring tooth cultivator, 12’ Triple K 3 pth cultivator, 10’ Glencoe

wagon, round bale feeders, cattle chute & head gate, 5’ Ford 951 rotary mower, 12” post hole auger, 5’ scraper blade, chain fall with leg supports, Bear Cat hammer mill, fanning mill, oat roller, Ford pto pulley drive, 125 gal poly tank, truck ramps, various steel culverts up to 20’ in length, Meteor 7’ snow blower double auger ‘as is’, 7’ material bucket. 1990 GMC 2500 gas 4x4, automatic 2 door pick up with 8’ box, sold running as

grain head, MH 35 pull type combine with 6’ grain head, Kverneland 3/12 plow, Dearborn 2 furrow plow, Kongskilde 3 pth 10’ cultivator, 18’ cultivator, MF 15 run

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rake. Feed: 50 4’ round bales of hay no rain & 10 tons of oat & barley. Collectibles: old steel wheeled side delivery rakes, dump rake, binders, potatoe digger ‘as is’, 1965 Ford Stake truck with hoist, 2 - 1960 era Ford dump trucks as is, snow mobiles include a 1974 Skandic & 1971 Elan Ski Doos, plus an early 70’s Moto-Ski, assortment of old steel wheels, various timbers & lumber. Firearms: 303 made in England, Iver Iver Johnson 12 gauge, Champion 12 gauge, Fletcher Steel Riverside Arms 12 gauge, & a Hopkins Arms 12 gauge. Household items: include a china cabinets, cupboard, Fire King glass ware, old bed, high chair, chest trunk, wash stand, old chairs & rockers, jars, cream cans, upright scale, silverware sets, new pots & pans, plus much more!

Auctioneers note: All machinery has been shedded and is in good working order. This YOU MUST HAVE A VALID P.A.L. TO PURCHASE FIREARMS! – NO BUYER’S PREMIUM! Lunch Available

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Vendor: George Bidwell 705-726-0356 & Don Bidwell 705-728-4428

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of equipment, tools plus some household items!

MONDAY, MAY 22ND - 10 A.M. (VICTORIA DAY) The property of

LARRY & BONNY REYNOLDS

6608 Hwy. 93, Waverley, ON Sale includes a Caterpillar 416C Turbo 4x4 Extendahoe with 36” & 18” bucket plus front loader bucket, good tires, unit in excellent condition, 4893 hrs., S/N 5YN00595, Trackless Series V model MT5T, 110 hp diesel with cab, with sander box, plus 5’ front mount, 3154 hrs., S/N 1933, units selling separate include a Hagedorn 7 ½’ snow blower blade & 6’ 3pth Farm King rotary mower, Brush Bandit 250XP 12” wood chipper with 90 hp Cummins diesel engine, Enercraft Baker portable sawmill with hydraulic TG1860G gas riding lawn mower (753 hrs.), Miller Dialarc 250 AC/DC welder with

UPCOMING AUCTION SALE SATURDAY, JULY 8TH DETAILS TO FOLLOW!

Terms: Cash, Cheque with I.D., Visa, MasterCard & Interac!

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Sale Managed & Sold by: Kevin Barker Auctions Ltd.

170 chain saw with precision 12” wood carving bar & chain, Power Fist 20 gallon upright portable air compressor, Rigid 1 hp double tank air compressor, 3 hp Craftex 15” industrial planer (2 speed, triple drive belt), 1 hp Craftex 14” band saw, Craftex ½ hp dust collector unit, Craftex router table with Power Fist router, 1 ½ hp Craftex CT026 wood jointer, ½ hp Gorilla LCN-14 bench style drill press, Rigid TS3650 10” table saw, cordless & hand tools, 36’ aluminum extension ladder, 12’ combination aluminum ladder, Bakers scaffold & platform, Briggs & Stratton 3 hp gas engine, 14 hp OHV gas engine (new), Makita magnesium h.d. electric worm drive power saw, dry wall lift unit, pool table, 2 sets of balls, cues, & rack! Household items include: 2 burgundy leather sofas, oak & glass top sofa back table, oak & glass top cocktail table, 2 oak & glass top bed, head board, foot board, mattress set, dresser with triple mirror, 2 bedside tables, 2 door with drawers serpentine top armoire, counter height dining table with extension leaf & 4 chairs, black entry table with drawer & shelf, casual table with metal legs, black metal console table with glass top, 2 chests of drawers, side table with drawer, large oak roll top desk (designed for computer/monitor), 2 elephant palm design bedside craft & sewing items, newer Christmas decorations, assorted picture frames, framed paper tole nature pictures, a small cart popcorn machine, plus much more!

Lunch Available

PLAN TO ATTEND! – NO BUYER’S PREMIUM!

Sale Managed & Sold by:

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Kevin Barker Auctions Ltd. Vendor: Larry & Bonny Reynolds 705-322-4037

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NFU-O asks OMAFRA and MNR, plan for rabies cases

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UELPH —IN A LETTER TO MINISTER JEFF LEAL OF AGRICULTURE FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS, AND COPIED TO MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES, KATHRYN MCGARRY, THE NATIONAL FARMERS UNION - ONTARIO RAISED CONCERNS REGARDING THE RECENT RABIES CASES SEEN IN HURON AND PERTH COUNTY.

“One infected animal is too many,” said Martin Boettcher, livestock farmer and NFU-O Board member.

“Farmers work closely with their pets and livestock, so it’s only a matter of time until someone contracts this terrible life threatening disease.”

The NFU-O asked what steps the province is taking to reduce the incidents of rabies. “We need fully funded bait inoculation programs,” said Emery Huszka, NFU-O President. “Rural residents also need to know what to look for, and they need resources to help educate and keep their children safe.”

The NFU-O also called for a report investigating the root causes behind the outbreak, including looking into whether budget cuts have affected wild animal baiting programs; whether the disease is moving in on unchecked transport trucks from other regions; or if the disease has been imported with out of province livestock.

The NFU-O works towards the development of economic and social policies that will maintain small and medium sized family farms as the primary food-producers in Ontario and in Canada. The NFU-O believes that agriculture should be economically, socially and environmentally sustainable and should lead to enriched soils, biodiverse natural ecosystems, financially-viable farms, high quality, healthy and safe food for people, thriving rural communities, and a more beautiful countryside.

Controlled tile drainage increases crop yields

by Theresa Whalen AgriNews Contributor ARS – THE OTTAWA RURAL CLEAN WATER PROGRAM HELD A CONTROLLED TILE DRAINAGE (CTD) WORKSHOP IN FEBRUARY IN KARS TO EXPLAIN HOW CTD CAN

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INCREASE AGRONOMIC AND ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE ON FARMS WHILE IMPROVING THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT.

Crop production can be impacted by drought, as well as excess moisture.

Both of these causes of crop loss can be mitigated with better drainage control. This is the logic behind the development of CTD where drainage flow only occurs when the water table has reached a set elevation. CTD thus increases water storage in the soil which in turn reduces tile water losses from the fields.

CTD research indicates that the system also reduces the export of nitrogen and phosphorus and minimizes downstream flood risks. By retaining nutrients and water, crops grow more efficiently with corn and soybean trials showing an overall boost in yield. Based on these increased yields, simple

payback periods for onetime cost of the structure and installation were two to three years for corn and three to four years for soybeans. Better drainage control not only assists with crop yields, it also reduces sediment mobilization and helps protect waterways and watersheds downstream.

The adjustability of the CTD is one of its key features as you can factor in the moisture needs of specific crops, soil types, and land contours. While the needs for each farm are different, on average, CTD can be installed for approximately $1,500 per unit.

Funding and advice for rural landowners is available to assist them in water quality improvements projects. Grants up to $15,000 covering 50 – 90 per cent of costs are available for 18 different project types including CTD, tile outlet erosion control and streambank erosion control.

Applicants are required to complete an Environmental Farm Plan (farm projects) or a Healthy Home Guidebook (non-farm projects). For more information, visit www.ottawa.ca/cleanwater or call 1-800-267-3571 ext.

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Farm Safety: Agriculture-related fatalities are down

by Theresa Whalen AgriNews Contributor TTAWA –THE CANADIAN AGRICULTURAL INJURY REPORTING (CAIR)

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HAS RELEASED ITS LATEST FINDINGS WHICH INDICATE A DECLINE IN AGRICULTURERELATED FATALITIES.

From 1990 to 2001, an average of 116 people died of agriculture-related incidents in Canada. From 2002 to 2012, the average number of agriculture-related fatalities fell to 85 per year.

“The decrease in the fatality rates is encouraging,” says Marcel Hacault, the Executive Director of the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA). “It means that we are moving in the right direction.”

The research showed that between 2003 and 2012, farm machinery continued to be the leading cause of agriculture-related fatalities with the top three being runovers (18%), rollovers (17%) and being pinned or struck by a machine component (9%).

The good news is that rollover fatality rates decreased an average of 3.6 per cent annually and fatality rates from being pinned or struck by machinery components decreased an average of 7.8 per cent annually.

Seventy per cent of agriculture-related fatalities are machine related. Of the 30 per cent of non-machine related fatalities, the leading causes were being struck by an animal or object, drowning (mainly of children), falls from heights, and expo-

sure toxic substances.

Nine out of 10 fatalities are males. Two-thirds of fatalities happen between May to October. And a 2004 CAIR study determined that agriculture-related injuries in Canada cost $465-million.

Canadian Agricultural Safety Week was March 12 - 18. This year the campaign theme focused on adults under the three-year theme “Be An AgSafe Family”.

For more information go to www.casa-acsa.ca.

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“Udder Comfort is my go-to...”

— Dore Baker

Dorothea Baker, herd manager 53 Jerseys milking robotically CHANEY DAIRY FARM, BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY THE CHANEY FAMILY: 2003 Jersey Master Breeder 60 to 70 lbs/cow/day, 5.0F, 3.7P, SCC 160 to 200,000 “I started using Udder Comfort™ while relief milking in high school. I’ve used it frequently over the past 10 years,” says New York native Dore Baker who came to Bowling Green, Kentucky a few years ago to manage her aunt and uncle’s herd at Chaney Dairy Farm, home to the Topsy and Althea families of 2003 Master Breeder James Chaney. Today, Carl and Debra and children Jessica, James Neale and Elizabeth participate in the business that includes agrotourism through their Chaney’s Dairy Barn ice cream and restaurant. A robot milks the 53 Jerseys, and comfort and quality are top priorities.

“Back before the robot milked the cows, I would apply Udder Comfort lotion by hand to soothe fresh heifers. I love the smell. What I like most is that this is an effective product I rely on, especially for fresh cows and heifers. Udder Comfort is my go-to topical.

Now with the robot, “I spray Udder Comfort on all fresh udders for the first couple days after calving to soften and soothe,” Dore explains. “I spray each quarter as each cup is removed in the robot, or, since we have a relatively docile herd and the spray involves little contact, I apply it in the alley after they exit.”

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