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From left, Josh and Ellen Biemond, and Jennifer and Rudi Biemond pose inside the production room of their new on-farm yogurtprocessing plant, Upper Canada Creamery, a few days before the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs officially granted a production license July 24 to the facility. In the process of making test batches from milk produced by their own dairy herd, the owners plan to officially open for business at the Waddell Road plant, in the Municipality of South Dundas, on Aug. 15. See the story inside.

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A special memorial service in honour of the late Robin Morris (Owner/Publisher of Etcetera Publications, which includes The Eastern Ontario AgriNews) took place at Cryslerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm along the scenic St. Lawrence River, July 12. His lifetime friend, Rob Irvine, led the memorial service and was very emotional, while friends and family gathered. Morris was a founding member of the Canadian Regiment of Fencible Infantry, who were at Cryslerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm for their annual re-enactment of the War of 1812.

Morris was a long-time president of the Friends of Cryslerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm Battlefield and was given a final salute by cannon fire â&#x20AC;&#x201D; shown above at two different angles, with Irvine lighting the fuse â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as per Morrisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wishes.

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Synagri expands, consolidates E. Ontario operation

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close look at the revamped facilities.

The recent undertaking makes the 40-year-old Chesterville site the largest of 25 Synagri operations in Quebec, Ontario, Vermont and New York State, according to company general manager Sylvain Lavoie â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re proud to be here. We have a lot of belief in the region as an agricultural area,â&#x20AC;? said Lavoie of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;long-termâ&#x20AC;? decision to invest in Chesterville. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So we hope to be here for another 40 years at least.â&#x20AC;?

Owned by Cargill and Yara, Synagri â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which also uses the stylistic spelling â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;synAgriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in company literature â&#x20AC;&#x201D; will soon close down its Cornwall location, moving two positions here as a consequence of the project.

Synagri celebrates grand opening of $7-million Chesterville expansion

From left, Synagri sales director Eric Dionne, regional sales manager Steve Wellein, Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry MP Guy Lauzon, Prescott-Russell MPP Grant Crack (member of the governing Liberals who delivered a $372,000 Eastern Ontario Development Fund grant on behalf of the province), Synagri general manager Sylvain Lavoie, S-D-SGâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;MPP Jim McDonell, North Dundas Mayor Eric Duncan, Synagri operations manager Marc-AndrĂŠ Rene, and regional supervisor of operations Christopher Brash. Below, Lavoie pauses by the company sign inside the new administrative office, one part of the firmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $7-million project in Chesterville.

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Construction on the expansion began last fall.

The build included a sophisticated new fertilizerblending plant, separate large warehouses for chemicals and seed, and a new office building. Three older buildings were also demolished. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lack of storage was a big problem for us,â&#x20AC;? Lavoie said, while highlighting the dramatically improved situContinued on page 20

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Editorial Is it working?

So… The provincial government has established a working group to explore future uses for Kemptville College discarded early last year by University of Guelph.

Working group! That’s like a task force, right, something governments organize when they’re not sure what else to do and don’t want to spend any money on it. As long as they study the hell out of something, they don’t have to act.

The future of Kemptville College has been investigated non-stop since the death knell was sounded, effective next spring after the final graduation exercise. Provincial facilitator Lyle Vanclief studied it and submitted a report, the Kemptville College Renewal Task Force — yes, the subject has already gone through one task force — studied it, and Eric McSweeney & Associates studied it and prepared a development plan.

Now the new working group is reviewing previous studies and is to submit its findings late this fall. Is this a useful exercise? Time will tell.

The mandate is to research ways for the campus to “continue to focus on agriculture and food education as well as considering offering courses in health and wellness, business and trades training.”

By the time the official announcement was made July 15, the working group was in place and had already met four times. Composition of the group is “in-house” consisting almost entirely of provincial and municipal government representatives.

We tend to be dubious here at The AgriNews but… shouldn’t a few potential users have been appointed to the working group?

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Source of pride Reporters are used to listening semi patiently to politicians congratulate themselves for a job well done during project openings and announcements involving injections of government funds.

Usually, the self-congratulations get little or no notice in subsequent reports, despite official press releases trumpeting the contributions of government representatives. After all, isn’t it simply a matter of ministers, MPs, MPPs, mayors and councillors doing what they’re paid to do? Why would they deserve extra praise?

The scenario was no different late in June during the official opening of the expanded Port of Johnstown. Politicians on the podium patted each other’s back for their roles in acquiring the $35-million necessary to refurbish the St. Lawrence Seaway bulk shipping centre.

When it comes to this project, though, the reps deserve some extra recognition. After years of languishing in a shabby state, coming close to being shut down, the port was downloaded to Edwardsburgh/Cardinal which was determined to make something beneficial out of it.

Part of the plan involved a major overhaul. Various mayors and local council members over the past several years have been relentless in pushing for a financing deal with the senior levels of government. In the end, it was almost a case of give them some money so they’ll go away.

Those municipal politicians deserve special credit. So do LeedsGrenville MP Gord Brown and area MPP Steve Clark who often work as a tag team to get projects green-lighted. They would not let up in coaxing their respective levels of government into partnering with the municipality in a three-way financing arrangement permitting the project to get off the ground.

As a result, residents of Eastern Ontario and beyond have gained a reinvigorated economic generator that’ll create new jobs and opportunities in Edwardsburgh/Cardinal and across the region.

Another politician who should be singled out for praise is federal Transport Minister Lisa Raitt for acknowledging at the official opening of the revamped port that the local level, close to the ground and with more at stake, simply does some things better than the Big Brother levels of government.

One of those things is to take a virtually abandoned, antiquated cargo shipping and storage facility and spearhead its transformation into a profitable source of pride for area residents.

AgriGab Where there’s smoke ...

Paul “Smokie” Leblanc wants to smoke the LCBO. The Dundas County winemaker wants to kick some control board butt in the form of a lawsuit to force relaxation of rules making it almost impossible for independent local wineries to grace the shelves of provincial liquor stores for a reasonable fee.

As a model, Smokie points to craft brewers who’ve recently put up a semi-successful PR fight with the brewing cartel-controlled Beer Store to get some space for their products. That effort is in progress.

With taking on the LCBO in mind, Leblanc has helped revive the dormant regional association of vintners and grape growers. Several meetings have been held in recent months.

As part of the plan, the concept of a new official wine region covering Kingston to the Quebec border has been uncorked. It’s been suggested in the past, only to go flat.

A former Canadian Armed Forces member who established Smokie Ridge Vineyard with wife Deborah – also ex-military – and family members several years ago, LeBlanc’s suggested name for a new wine region is “Frontenac Arch”. Smokie Ridge offers a cabernet called Frontenac Noir Sabrevois that would fit right in.

Smokie wants to secure VQA status so eastern region products can be sold without crippling commissions in LCBO stores. Non-VQA producers such as Smokie Ridge have to pay 45 per cent per bottle on top of a wide range of fees and taxes to secure LCBO shelf space.

The VQA – Vintners Quality Alliance – recognizes three Ontario regions: Niagara, Lake Erie North Shore and Prince Edward County. In LeBlanc’s view, a new designated region should begin somewhere east of Prince Edward County.

Legally proclaimed, the VQA is a regulatory agency responsible for maintaining the integrity of local wine appellations and enforcing winemaking and labelling standards.

Traditionally, Smokie said, VQA doesn’t acknowledge cold climate grape varieties developed in Minnesota that eastern winemakers mostly rely upon in their vineyards for their hardiness and frost resistance.

Considering a startup winery’s ongoing expenses, LCBO demands are impossibly prohibitive, said Smokie during a golf cart tour of his 10 acres of hybrid vines near Mountain. He has 10,000 vines in the ground and up to 8,500 bottles on hand.

He finds it ironic that a Stormont-DundasGlengarry tourism pamphlet highlighting Smokie Ridge and other attractions was circulated in the

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by Tom VanDusen LCBO Food and Drink magazine even though the wine isn’t available in agency stores.

Although admittedly not a connoisseur, Smokie Ridge selections sampled by this enthusiastic correspondent were tart, intriguing and as palatable as anything in the price range picked up at the LCBO recently. Most Smokie 750 ml bottles sell for $15.95.

LeBlanc family members put their heads together to come up with creative names and labels such as signature white “Raisin’ Nathan” celebrating the first grandchild. The label shows young Nathan and Smokie at the vines and will be updated as time goes by to track their progress.

LeBlanc settled upon his 42-acre North Dundas farm after searching for three years for the right location for horses and growing grapes. Both he and his father Maurice – who helped out at the winery until his death at age 83 – shared the same nickname, a name that stuck to the new enterprise although the first thought was to call it Mountain Ridge.

Maurice was a Korean veteran and many family members have pursued military paths. In recognition of the connection, the winery offers “Soldier’s Pride” in red and white, with 15 per cent of revenues going to the Canadian Forces Appreciation Fund.

A winemaking, storage and sales outlet has been added to the property and plans call for addition of a microbrewery. Then Smokie will be able to do battle with the Beer Store as well as the LCBO. Or maybe some Ontario government, probably not this one, will finally step in and break the inexplicable, antiquated lock the Beer Store and LCBO have been allowed to maintain on adult beverages in this province.

In the meantime, LeBlanc and partners – most of his family including his mother Monique – eventually want to add a stable, lodging and a restaurant to Smokie Ridge.

He said the business remains afloat only because of his large extended family. It’s hard to get students to work in his vineyard and he can’t, at least for now, afford to bring in and house the offshore labour used by many larger wineries.

“We’re building a legacy. We’ll always remain family owned and operated. We have a parade of family and friends with no end of talent and passion coming through our doors to lend a hand.”

Smoke ‘em, Smokie!

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www.agrinews.ca Dairy farmer Josh Biemond and the output of an early organic yogurt test run at Upper Canada Creamery, packaged in the firm’s standard 750g containers.

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On-farm yogurt plant licensed – official opening set for Aug. 15

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With that milestone out of the way, the Biemonds still had a couple more regulatory hurdles to overcome on the way to full produc-

tion. They anticipated a further 10-day wait for the Dairy Farmers of Ontario to issue its own “milk-processing” licence to the plant, allowing the owners to buy and receive the milk output of their 35 cows Continued on page 6

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Page 6 The AgriNews August, 2015 opening. Speaking with The AgriNews at the site July 22, he correctly predicted their success with the OMAFRA inspection that occurred two days later.

That confidence was bolstered by the involved officialâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regular visits, improvement tips and feedback in advance of the formal inspection, which helped them pass on their first try.

Jennifer lauded the OMAFRA inspector for â&#x20AC;&#x153;working with us the whole time, instead of waiting until the very end with a

list of things for us to do.

He was really excited for us.â&#x20AC;?

They had already run test batches with water that week, plus one 400-litre test with actual milk. The milk in that case was hauled over from the barn in a plastic tote. But once production gears up, they intend to run a bulk truck from barn to factory, filling up the 4,000 litre tank at the factory every four days.

Using a â&#x20AC;&#x153;cup-setâ&#x20AC;? yogurt-making technique, that first batch took most of a day as they worked the

www.agrinews.ca bugs out of the system and calibrated equipment with the assistance of Bob Beardmore, technician with the company that outfitted the facility, Quebec-based Qualtech. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But this morning took only two hours,â&#x20AC;? said Josh, cradling a full plastic container of yogurt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about finding a process, and one that works,â&#x20AC;? said Rudi, set to become Upper Canada Creameryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certified plant operator and, toward that end, was technically working as Beardmoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Continued on page 18

The main (and ultra-clean) processing and container-filling room at Upper Canada Creamery. Floor drains accommodate regular foamed disinfectant spraying of the floor. The facility marks the return of dairy processing in the Municipality of South Dundas after the last small cheese factories closed 50 years ago.

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Yogurt Continued from page 5 housed next door, under the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dairy supply management system.

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operation with his wife Ellen, brother Rudi and sister-in-law Jennifer.

But Josh remained optimistic their â&#x20AC;&#x153;fresh, plain, grass-fed, probiotic yogurtâ&#x20AC;? would be on shelves in time for this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s official

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Supply management overseers launch spirited defence of system

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Backdrop to DFC’s new commentary is the end of quota-based milk production in Europe this past spring. But the organization specifically cites “pressure to conclude the TPP negotiations in Hawaii” late last month as source of the rhetoric “and the proliferation of misperceptions surrounding supply management through certain attacks in the media, and by some think tanks and those with vested interests.”

The release goes on to tackle “myths” surrounding supply management, including the allegation the system raises consumer prices, which DFC denies.

It points the finger at retailers and restaurants as setting the price charged to consumers based “on what they feel the market will bear. They set the price for food — and for everything else — for many reasons that have nothing to do with how much the farmer receives, including retailer competition, brand positioning, cost of competing items and specials to get consumers in the store.”

Even so, according to DFC: • Supply-managed chicken is currently the least expensive meat protein. Over the last two years, the price of chicken has risen by only three per cent, compared to over 20 per cent for other meats, freely traded at that.

•A Nielsen study showed that in 2014, consumers paid an average of $1.30/litre for fresh milk in Canada, as compared with $1.83 in New Zealand, $1.81 in France, $1.15 in the U.S, $1.19 in Germany, and $2.35 in China.

• The average annual retail price for whole frozen turkeys in Canada over the last 15 years was $2.92 per kg, vs. $3.34 per kg in the United States; sometimes a little higher – more often lower, but not ever wildly out of range with the U.S. •You can buy a dozen eggs, the most complete protein source available for

less than the price of a latte.

The biggest determinant of how much we pay for dairy, poultry and egg products isn't supply management, according to the DFC, “it's where and when we shop.”

DFC continues its spirited defence of the status quo on the following points: Supply Management Is Not Blocking the TPP The government of Canada has successfully negotiated 12 trade agreements with 43 countries since 1994 and all of these have opened up new markets, improved trade rules, and preserved supply management. This is a successful negotiating formula and we are confident that the government will be able to do it again at the TPP. It works because Canada is already the sixth largest importer of agri-food products and first on a per capita basis; we don't need to take any lessons on market access from other countries.

Every single country involved in the TPP has something that they want to keep. The United States, for example, has a long history of restrictive import protection in the sugar and dairy industries; Japan has a long history of protecting the rice sector; and New Zealand has always vigorously defended its pharmaceutical program.

Supply Management is not subsidized Canada's dairy, poultry and egg industries receive no government subsidies, unlike other agricultural sectors. In countries without supply management (and even here in Canada), other sectors are heavily subsidized.

Consumers pay twice for most food, once through their taxes (whether they buy it or not), and again at the grocery counter. With dairy, poultry and egg products, you only pay for it if you buy it.

Canada isn't a Closed Market Canada is an important market for countries the world over – even for supply managed products.

Canada imports more chicken, for example, than six of the TPP countries (including the U.S.) combined.

What’s ironic is that New Zealand and Australia, the

media darlings of international trade, whom we are encouraged to emulate, import no chicken.

Supply Management Makes a Difference to Canada's Economy •16,667 farmers •332,006 total jobs •$11.3-billion in farm cash receipts •$27.5-billion to Canada's GDP •$6.4-billion in taxes

Dismantling Supply Management Will Not Lower Consumer Prices In countries where supply management has been dismantled, such as Australia and New Zealand, prices have actually gone up for consumers, while revenue for farmers has gone down or stayed the same.

•The average domestic price for two litres of milk

in New Zealand jumped 11.3% from May 2013 to May 2015, despite being a major milk exporter, and having one of the lowest costs of production in the world.

Nielsen’s global price comparison (52 weeks ending December 2014) shows milk is about $1.30 a litre for Canadian fresh milk, which compares well with the 1.83 in New Zealand,

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and 1.81 in France, 1.15 in the United States, 1.19 in Germany, while China's prices are more expensive at $2.35 a litre.

•Even in Canberra, Australia's capital, 30 eggs cost $6.69 CAD while, at the same time, they cost $5.99 in Ottawa.

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Prior to the meeting, a crowd estimated at over 100 persons gathered outside the municipal building in Berwick to protest the establishment of a wind farm in their municipality.

While people gathered and anti-wind signs were erected near the municipal building, a petition against this development was circulated which was to be presented to council that evening. Concerned Citizens of North Stormont spokesperson Margaret Benke stated that over 350 signatures had already been collected with more expected that evening. Benke described the group as being against the wind turbines for a variety of reasons including health issues, de-valuation of property, an increase in hydro costs, as well as other concerns arising as the result of wind turbines in their community. She also stated that “Wynne has promised to listen to the communities and not place wind farms where they are not wanted” and promised that the group was ready to speak with IESO, MPP Jim McDonell and the Premier of Ontario if council decided to adopt a support resolution on this matter.

Also in attendance was Beth Trudeau, a director with the Prescott-Russell

Ontario Landowners Association, who stated that the OLA position on this matter was that everyone has the right to enjoy their property and if a neighbour does something that infers with the value or enjoyment of their property then they should launch a legal tort.

Trudeau then mentioned that once construction of the wind turbines begins, then there is the possibility of appealing to the courts for an injunction to stop construction.

Representatives of the companies who were seeking the resolution of support from North Stormont council were not available for comment following the vote.

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More solar farms possible in South Stormont

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“SuppoRtS thE dEvElopmENt, CoNStRuCtIoN ANd opERAtIoN of thE lARgE RENEWABlE pRoJECt ANd/oR pRopoSEd CoNNECtIoN lINE of thE lANdS” folloWINg A pRESENtAtIoN By ShARE-A WAtt CommuNIty poWER SERvICE INC At thE July 15 CouNCIl mEEtINg. Share-A-Watt, a company which “provides renewable energy project development and managerial services to groups and communities who want to develop, build, own and/or operate renewable energy facilities”, provided infor-

mation to those present on the Esdale Solar Project.

The Esdale Solar Project would utilize 112 acres in South Stormont and is located on Cornwall Centre Road just west of Power Dam Road.

According to information provided during the presentation, this site has been pre-screened to ensure it will be compliant with “all the regulatory constraints and program eligibility requirements at the time of submission” and selected for a number of reasons including the distance to an open point on the grid as well as the type of soil present and “lack of forested areas”.

Bid submissions to IESO under the current LRP are due on Sept. 1, 2015.

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Casselman tractor pull draws crowds

Smellink Realty Inc. Marcel Smellink

The Cayer family hosted the annual event last month â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including RV parking â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which attracts about 10,000 spectators and 60 participants from Canada and the U.S.,offers $30,000 in prize money, and includes pulls by minimodified tractors, trucks, superstock and modified tractors, and semi -rucks. This super stock John Deere was a crowd favourite.

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Green Energy support resolutions sought in S. Dundas municipality

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A decision was made during the July 21 meeting when according to Mayor Evonne Delegarde, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Council did not support the resolution that was deferred from the previous meeting for the proposed ground

mount solar project.â&#x20AC;?

Delegarde also mentioned that council has decided to attend the Aug. 5 South Branch II open house in order to consult with the public â&#x20AC;&#x153;before making a decision on the EDPR request for a Municipal Council Support Resolutionâ&#x20AC;?. It is anticipated that this decision will be made at the council meeting on Aug. 11.

sions to IESO and request for municipal support.

Leader Resources is proposing the construction of not more than 21 turbines which would produce 60 mw of power, while EDPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s submission to IESO will be a proposal to produce 100mw with both proposals utilizing the current L24A transmission line. EDF was requesting support from the municipality to construct a small substation in the township with all the wind turbines

being located in the Nation Municipality.

Following the presentations, there was a question and answer period with the public being able to comment on the subject later on in the meeting. At the July 28 meeting, council was to receive a report from township administrative staff and it is expected that a decision regarding whether or not to provide a letter of support to any or all of the companies will be made.

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Wind turbines Continued from page 8 Prior meeting EDPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recent rejection follows earlier North Stormont Council deliberations on the matter.

The Council Chambers were full to overflowing at the July 14 meeting when representatives from EDP, EDF and Leader Resources were alloted 10 minutes each to provide council members with information regarding their submis-

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Province slowly backpedals on Slots at the Racetrack

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three years sInCe the ontarIo government dealt a near-death blow to the provInCeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s raCehorse Industry, and sInCe then the government has very slowly gIven way before the outrage of the equIne Industry and of many rural ontarIans. but rather than sImply reInstate the former slots at the raCetraCk program (sarp), a ComplICated and CIrCuItous proCess of fundIng mIxed wIth gamIng has arIsen.

Of the racetracks/slots which remained open (two tracks have closed completely) some have received or will receive gaming tables in their casinos, which is what customers have asked for all along.

There is also a move into online horse race gambling, and as of early 2014 there is a $100-million/year commitment from the provincial government.

It appears the outlook for horse racing and Standardbred and

Thoroughbred breeders has improved slightly but uncertainty still plagues the industry, the significant reduction in the number of racing times is still a burden making horse ownership less viable, and the involvement of major players in the casino racket is a lurking shadow.

The â&#x20AC;&#x153;transitionâ&#x20AC;? process outlined by Premier Wynne, in which the horse racing and gambling industries are supposed to be integrated, is still not fully resolved, although the government has spent many millions on the process. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a complex situation, and we are working with OLG (Ontario Lottery and Gaming), but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very difficult to understand why this is taking so long,â&#x20AC;? says Sue Leslie, president of the Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association (OHRIA). â&#x20AC;&#x153;The key for the board of OHRIA is, is it the intention and spirit of government and the OLG to move this forward?â&#x20AC;?

She has to be optimistic, to assume that all parties are interested in working together rather than cannibalizing each other. The

reason the original Slots at the Racetrack program started was to soften the loss of revenue when the introduction of slot machines at tracks cannibalized the racing receipts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was inoffensive to offer machines for gambling at existing tracks where gambling was already allowed and established.â&#x20AC;? It was through racetracks that the casino concept opened up throughout Ontario, which has since produced many billions of dollars of revenue for the provincial government. People who were opposed to the opening of casinos in their cities had far fewer concerns about simple expansions of existing gambling facilities.

Leslie is encouraged by the recent appointment of Jean Major as the CEO of both the Ontario Racing Commission and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, which racing will fall under in future if all goes as planned, and she sincerely hopes that it is a sign of future cooperation. But the process means legislation has to be put in place, which adds another long,

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As for the current state of the equine industry in Ontario, she still has serious concerns. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For horsepersons, they need to be convinced, confident and

see evidence that there will be a long-term viable horse racing industry in Ontario.â&#x20AC;?

Currently there is a fiveyear plan and agreements in place to manage the $100million per year that Ontario is willing to give back from gambling revenues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The length of commitment is not sufficient for horse owners. We need something longer term. It will be a smaller industry,

and we accept that, but whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s left has to be vibrant and make commercial sense.â&#x20AC;?

The reality is that the people making the decisions three years ago when this issue broke are not horse owners. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Horses are a way a life 24/7,â&#x20AC;? says Leslie. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To buy a young mare now, breed her, raise Continued on page 13

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Jersey Calf Rally

by Candice Vetter AgriNews Staff Writer ussell—the eastern ontario 4-h Jersey calf rally

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russell fairgrounds on s un ., J uly 5. b oth calves and shoWper sons came aWay champi ons .

Results are: Class 1 Peewee (U6)

Showmanship: Kylie McCormick – first, Emma Hess – second, Veronica Lee – third; Junior Showmanship (7-10): Cassidy Porteous – first, Felicity Porteous – second, Leah Barkley – third; Intermediate Showmanship (11-14): Bruce Porteous – first, Meeka Bromley – second, Annie Bender – third;

Senior Showmanship (15-21): Patricia Caldwell – first, Aimee VanLoon – second, Wyatt Bender – third.

Grand Champion Showperson was Bruce Porteous and Reserve was Cassidy Porteous.

Conformation Junior Calves: Cassidy Porteous first with Latimore AJ Vanity, Leah Barkley sec-

ond with Spring Lake Muffin, Felicity Porteous with Ayrporte Cavalia Winter; Intermediate Calves: Bruce Porteous first with Tanbark Grayson Street Cred, Bruce Bols second with Drentex Robbie's Sundance, Bobby Robins third with Payneside RJG Alfie; Senior Calves: Aimee

VanLoon first with Payneside DBR Trading Places, Annie Bender second with Payneside Got To Go, Meeka Bromley third with Spruce Briar Ipod Buffy; Summer Yearlings: Patricia Caldwell first with Drentex Gammon Violet, Shannan MacPherson second with Gleneil Vintage

Valentino, Wyatt Bender third with Payneside Jenna James.

The award for Grand Champion Calf was given to Patricia Caldwell, and Reserve went to Bruce Porteous.

The Henderson Award went to Annie Bender.

Shannan MacPherson was named Rally Princess.

Wild parsnip flourishing

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It has recently spread extensively, partly because it likes to colonize disturbed soil and then easily spreads outwards, so Ontario Hydro right-ofways which were dug up (where this photo was taken) and new suburban developments have become prime breeding grounds for the poisonous plant. Once established it moves into fields and regenerating forests. The best way to avoid burns is to cover up by wearing long sleeves, pants, hat, and gloves if it is likely hands will touch it.

Nettles, raspberries, ticks and mosquitoes also abound in these habitats so covering your skin is wise

in any case.

Wild parsnip, (Pastinaca sativa) also known as poison parsnip, is a member of the Apiaceae family (commonly called the carrot or parsley family) and is similar-looking, although much taller than its whiteflowered kin, the wild carrot (Queen Anne’s Lace).

It has a large umbel of small yellow flowers, like dill, but coarser, with leaves like celery, and it can grow up to two metres tall.

Besides the plants mentioned, the Apiaceae family contains edible parsnip and herbs like coriander, fennel, anise, chervil, caraway, cumin and parsley.

Its poisonous relatives include poison hemlock (which is also found in Ontario and should not be eaten by humans or livestock), giant hogweed (which causes serious burns and is a huge plant), and water hemlock (which is found in wetlands and is one of North America’s most poisonous plants).

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Agricultural Development

Only a few months after the Huron County Clean Water Project announced the new cover crop incentive category, in the Spring of 2015, Huron County landowners already had stepped forward to decide to plant more than 1,244 acres of cover crops. On June 18, the project review committee approved $12,440 in cover crop grants at the committee’s first meeting since the category was announced.

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Take Half and Leave Half: Pasture Management for Sustained Productivity Jack Kyle Grazier Specialist, OMAFRA

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Take half and leave half” is a grazing expression used to define a particular grazing management strategy. It is a broad declaration but can be utilized as an excellent starting point for an effective pasture management strategy.

Grazing management encompasses both animal and plant management. By leaving approximately half of the plant material after a grazing pass, ample green leaf remains for photosynthesis to occur and grow more leaves and roots. Leaves capture sunlight, while roots capture moisture and nutrients that are in the soil water. The ability of a plant to maintain high production levels through adequate photosynthesis is very important to growth efficiency.

In a recent study from Argentina, it was suggested that cattle bite into the top half of the canopy that exists in the pasture – whether it is tall or very short. Half of a tall plant will certainly be much greater than half of a short plant.

This suggests that when plants are left tall, even when cattle graze half of the plant, plenty remains for regrowth. On the contrary, when half of a short plant is grazed, cattle are consuming much less forage and in addition, the plant will suffer the effects of overgrazing (low productivity).

Figure 1. Cattle take 25,000 to 30,000 bites per day.

Animal intake is largely influenced by bite size and bite rate. Efficient feed intake can be optimized by controlling these factors. Animal performance relies on adequate intake.

On average, cattle bite about 25,000-30,000 times per day, and in ideal situations, it has been shown that they will spend about 6.5-7 hours per day at a feed bunk in order to meet their intake requirements. Animals that need to search for food will graze considerably longer, but usually no more than 10 hours per day. This negatively affects the animal's ability to rest. They need to rest and ruminate to digest the feed that they have ingested throughout the day. Longer rest times correlate to more efficient animal productivity.

With a set number of animal bites per day, the pasture manager needs to ensure each bite is as big as possible. If the bites are small, the animal will require more bites per day to meet intake demands and will experience decreased rest times. Offering grass or forage that allows for a big bite size will optimize animal intake, resulting in more optimum performance.

Figure 2. Thick, vegetative pasture will provide optimum intake for cattle.

As mentioned, the “take half and leave half” concept is not always accurate or complete, but it provides an excellent reference for developing a successful management system. Once you are able to manage your pastures in this fashion, you will be able to successfully tweak the system to meet specific challenges that you are presented with.

For example, in situations where the pasture is very thick and vegetative, there is an opportunity to take more than half of the available forage. In this circumstance, when more than half of the forage is removed, there would still be a large amount of green leaves remaining to support continued plant growth and provide ground cover in order to help prevent the soil from drying out or becoming heated. When the ground is not adequately covered and bare soil is exposed, sunlight is able to reach it and heat the ground, accelerating evaporation of moisture from the soil. The cool season grass species that predominate in Ontario pastures have reduced growth rate when soil temperatures are too warm.

On the other hand, in pastures that are sparse and thin, taking half may compromise the ability of the remaining plant life to rebound, especially when challenging soil conditions or climate are a factor. In these conditions, you want to leave as much material as possible to regrow, providing ground cover and litter to protect the soil.

Essentially, the most important factor to consider is the amount of green leaf area left relative to total production.

In difficult growing conditions, leaving more forage will put less stress on the desirable plant species and aid in their recovery from grazing. In this type of situation, the pasture manager should do everything possible to assist growth and improvement of the pasture, which means reducing the stocking rate.

In conclusion, “take half and leave half” is an excellent guideline and a great starting point. From this starting point, however, the pasture manager must adjust for individual conditions of the pasture and growing environment.

To develop and maintain a healthy productive pasture, the pasture manager must focus on the plant requirements first and adjust the animal numbers to the available forage.

The Grazing Index from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is a good reference.

Although this link is focused on western range management it provides some good information that is applicable to all pasture scenarios.

Landowners answer the call by planting cover crops

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uron Clean Water Project announced cover crop incentives in the spring of 2015; before the official start of summer landowners had already stepped forward to plant more than 1,244 acres of cover crops

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Although the purpose and objectives of a committee may be clear and concise, other factors can influence whether or not the committee will succeed in accomplishing its task.

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Horse racing Continued from page 10 and train the foal, by the time the foal is two years old the government program will be finished. It’s not a reasonable investment.”

Local horse owners, trainers and vets agree. Dr. Garth Henry near Russell has reduced his breeding and stopped plans to build another barn, which has broad negative impacts on the local economy, and that is happening across Ontario. And the effect has also been felt beyond Ontario, as most racehorses compete in several locations. The owners of Showplace Farms in New Jersey recently made this announcement, “We are proud to have been the training base for many of the industry’s leading trainers, owners and the countless horses who have won harness racing’s premier events. “It has been a good run,” said Bix DiMeo, general manager. “But with fewer horses racing and the current economic climate here in New Jersey for harness racing, this business model no longer works for us.”

In the meantime, here it’s a waiting game as details are ironed out. It should be remembered

though, that originally it was racing supporting gambling, not the other way around, and while gambling has many downsides to society, the equine industry supports thousands of rural Ontario jobs directly and indirectly, as well as providing value to rural communities.

How did this situation arise in the first place?

The history of the debacle began publicly in October, 2012 (although much lobbying went on well beforehand), when Ted McMeekin, then Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), released a statement saying SARP was “poor public policy”. His statement was based on a report from a group called the horse racing industry transition panel.

McMeekin said the program cost taxpayers $345million a year. However, it was not tax dollars being spent, but rather gambling revenue, which was not supposed to be going into general revenue, but was intended to support communities, arts and sport— all of which applied to racetracks.

Critics of the Ontario government decision included local veterinarians Dr. Garth Henry of North Russell and Dr. Carole Minchon (formerly practis-

ing in Casselman, now with Dr. Henry who described the profit-sharing between tracks and government as a partnership and not based on taxpayer funds.

The government’s decision to shut down SARP was based on the idea of selling Ontario Lottery and Gaming licenses to a few major gambling players— Bally’s and Caesar’s from Nevada, and Boardwalk Entertainment of Toronto, which had lobbied strenuously for a slice of Ontario’s gambling pie.

This provoked an uproar, especially since Boardwalk owner Larry Tanenbaum also sat on the Ontario Investment and Trade Advisory Council.

Standardbred owners blasted the decision as irresponsible, considering an estimated loss of 55,000 (mostly rural) jobs, loss of the $2.3-billion industry, and the destruction of thousands of horses. Racehorses are expensive to keep and it was reasonable purse money that kept the industry in the black.

The original recommendation was contained deep in a report called Modernizing the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, which formed part of the provincial budget document. That OLG report stated 6,300 jobs would be generated by

pulling slot machines out of racetracks and opening new casinos with gaming tables in cities’ downtowns.

The 13-page report mentions SARP in only a few lines. Rationale for pulling slots was, “The Slots at Racetracks Program limits OLG’s flexibility to locate gaming facilities near OLG customers. Furthermore, the formula restricts OLG’s ability to maximize revenues for key government priorities. As such, the Slots at Racetracks Program should be drawn to a close.”

That was it. At the time a media spokesperson for OLG said questions regarding the horse racing industry were inappropriate for OLG to comment on.

OMAFRA was also contacted but did not respond (nor did it respond as this article was being written).

Opponents to the plan believed the slots would eventually be given to Bingo halls, which were recommended for “revitalization” and electronic gaming. Tannenbaum’s Boardwalk Entertainment owned the majority of the province’s Bingo halls, including some which were closed but still licensed. He and American casino giants Bally and Caesar’s planned to open big casinos in downtown Toronto. Bingo

The AgriNews August, 2015 Page 13 halls in Sudbury and bling revenue for the Mississauga were slated to province, but when (as receive electronic gaming now) residential and busimachines. ness communities were One of the stated reasons opposed to gambling halls for the shift in gambling in their neighbourhoods, policy was that the public slot machines and already wanted access to gaming existing racetrack betting tables (Blackjack, Poker, were proposed as a good etc.) which racetracks did fit, and were generally well not have. An easy fix would received. have been to simply allow At that time, the governtable games at tracks, and ment received 75 per cent, that has finally been given the industry received 10 per approval in rare circumcent for employment costs, stances (such as a recent the racetrack establishments announcement at received 10 per cent for Woodbine), but only after purses and renovations, and the casino industry and the final five per cent went entertainment giants were to the rural municipality forced to step back. That housing the track. step back was partly The revenue sharing brought on by the outrage agreement was accepted by of the communities whose the vast horseracing indusdowntowns were targeted, try as compensation for the especially Toronto and cannibalization of betting Ottawa. which would occur.

Businesses and residents However, the industry also in downtown cores were recognized the revenue concerned, with good reasharing of slots could result son, that new casinos would in larger purses, and could suck up their existing share also raise money for the of the entertainment and industry and the province. food/beverage market, putIt proved to be a shot in the ting restaurants, bars and arm for harness racing. The shops out of business, and Rideau-Carleton racetrack introducing an unruly elebecame an entertainment ment to their neighbourdestination with its combihoods, especially since nation of machines, racing, most casinos sought to be music, and casino-style bufopen 24 hours/day. fet.

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This in-class workshop will focus on how you can gain a competitive advantage and improve your bottom line with your traceability system. Real life examples and business profiles focused on traceability best practices will be examined throughout the workshop.

Beef

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Almonte

Bee Producers

November 18

Peterborough

Food Safety Webinars Looking to keep up to date on the latest food safety practices and help strengthen your Growing Forward 2 application? Join us for any or all of the food safety workshops, covering a variety of important food safety topics. All workshops are online as webinars, taken from the comfort of your home or business.

Brighton

Food Safety workshops Lindsay

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Kemptville

Day 1 - November 6

Day 2 - November 16

Elginburg

Day 1 - January 18

Day 2 - January 25

Traceability workshops Kemptville

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Register Online at www.ontariosoilcrop.org

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www.agrinews.ca with applications being accepted until Friday, August 21 at 4 p.m.

The objectives of the RAPP are:

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he Community Futures Program is a Government of Canada initiative which supports 61 Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) in Ontario – FedDev Ontario works with the 37 CFDCs in rural Eastern and Southern Ontario, while FedNor works with the 24 organizations in the North.

CFDCs offer a wide variety of programs and services supporting community economic development and small business growth.

In particular, they provide: • Strategic community planning and socio-economic development; • Support for community-based projects; • Business information and planning services; • Access to capital for small- and medium-sized businesses and social enterprises.

These community-based, not-for-profit organizations are staffed by professionals and are each governed by local volunteer boards of directors familiar with their communities’ needs, concerns and future development priorities.

Resources

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rowing Forward 2 (GF2) offers cost-share funding assistance, free workshops and training for Ontario producers, processors, organizations and collabora-

tions.

The revised Growing Forward (GF2) program guide, pre-proposal form, and application form are now available for organizations and collaborations. Please visit Adapt Council to download your copy.

AAC staff are available to present to your organization/collaboration to discuss program changes and project ideas.

Important Dates Application Intake Deadline: was July 23, 2015 Board meeting: September 10/11, 2015 Application Intake Deadline: October 15, 2015 Board Meeting: December 8/9, 2015

• To provide project-based funding that supports the main priorities for rural organizations.

• To contribute to the City’s rural economic health by supporting projects that will assist Ottawa’s rural business organizations, fairs and farmers markets achieve sustainability and capitalize on the proximity to Ottawa’s large urban market.

• To assist in promoting Ottawa’s rural identity to both residents and tourists.

• To provide economic benefits to small and mediumsized enterprises in Ottawa’s rural communities.

• Assist rural communities to overcome the business development challenges associated with smaller local population base.

• To increase the capacity for rural communities to provide a quality visitor experience.

More information, including guidelines and an application form, can be found on the Rural Association Partnership Program webpage at http://ottawa.ca/en/residents/social-services/rural-connections/rural-associationpartnership-program.

Prospective RAPP applicants are encouraged to contact the Rural Affairs Office at ruralaffairs@ottawa.ca or 613580-2424 ext. 28352 to discuss their proposal prior to submitting an application.

• Annual Open Air Fire Permit: $13 /permit • Agricultural Open Air Fire Permit: $13 for up to, and including, four properties • Specific Event Open Air Fire Permit: $50 / permit *Specific Event Permits can only be obtained at the Fire Prevention Division, 101 Centrepointe Drive, 3rd floor, given the requirement for a site inspection by Ottawa Fire Services staff prior to permit issuance.

For more information about open air fire permits and regulations, please refer to the Burn Permit webpage at http://ottawa.ca/en/residents/emergency-services/fire-services/burn-permits.

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Farmers' Markets in Ottawa

Community Partnership Minor Capital Program

he Community Partnership Minor Capital Program is an initiative available for minor capital improvements to city-owned parks, recreation and cultural facilities on a cost-sharing basis with community groups.

Examples include: play equipment, basketball courts, park furniture, tree planting, landscape improvements, minor community facility improvements, etc. Projects on school board land and other public lands that are accessible to the general public may also be eligible. Deadline: September 1, 2015. Details: http://ottawa.ca/en/cityhall/funding/recreation-program-funding/community-partnership-minor-capital-program.

Donna Williams <mailto:Donna.Williams@ottawa.ca> Recreation Planning and Facility Development Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Tel: 613-580-2424, ext. 23169 Renée Proteau <mailto:Renee.Proteau@ottawa.ca> Recreation Planning and Facility Development Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Tel: 613-580-2424, ext. 26967

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f you are an Ottawa organization operating a rural fair, a farmers’ market or a rural business organization such as a Chamber of Commerce or Business Improvement Areas, you may be eligible for funding of up to $7,500 through the City of Ottawa’s Rural Association Partnership Program (RAPP).

The second-round of RAPP funding is now available

Permits available include:

August 6 - 9: Navan Fair http://www.navanfair.com/ August 21 - 30: Capital Fair http://www.capitalfair.ca/ August 21 - 22: Ottawa Carleton Plowing Match http://www.ottawaplowmen.com/ Sept 17 - 20: Richmond Fair http://richmondfair.ca/ Sept 24 - 27: Carp Fair http://carpfair.ca/ October 1 – 4: Metcalfe Fair http://www.metcalfefair.com/

merald Ash Borer is a non-native, highly destructive wood-boring beetle that feeds under the bark of ash trees. All species of ash are susceptible to attack, except mountain ash, which is not a true ash species. Since it was first identified in Michigan in 2002, EAB has killed millions of ash trees in Ontario and many parts of the United States. It poses a major economic and environmental threat to urban and forested areas. It was confirmed in Ottawa in 2008 and its impacts can be clearly seen spreading from the St. Laurent area.

To learn more about the Emerald Ash Borer, visit ottawa.ca/eab <http://ottawa.ca/eab> or eomf.on.ca <http://www.eomf.on.ca/index.php?option=com_k2&view =item&id=257:emerald-ash-borer&Itemid=379>

Rural Association Partnership Program

ensure that a fire ban is not in effect?

Open Air Fire Permits can be obtained at any City of Ottawa Client Service Centre or at the fire administrative offices from 8:30 am to 4 pm.: • Vars (6090 Rockland Road – Tuesday & Wednesday) • Manotick (5669 Manotick Main Street – Monday, Thursday and Friday) • Carp (475 Donald B. Munro Drive – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) • Stittsville (1643 Main Street – Monday, Wednesday and Friday)

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id you know that prior to setting an open air fire you require a burn permit and are also required to contact Ottawa Fire Services at 613-580-2880 to

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armers' markets are now open across Ottawa. Be sure to visit for the vegetables, fruit, meat, arts and crafts and other products that local producers have to offer. Here are some markets to check out!

Rural Area: • Carp Farmers’ Market http://www.carpfarmersmarket.ca/ • Metcalfe Farmers’ Market http://www.metcalfefm.com/ • North Gower Farmers’ Market http://www.ngfarmersmarket.com/ • Cumberland Farmers’ Market http://www.cumberlandfarmersmarket.ca/ • Manotick Farmers’ Market http://www.manotickfarmersmarket.com/

Urban Area: • ByWard Market http://www.byward-market.com/ • Parkdale Market http://ottawa.ca/en/parkdale-market • Ottawa Farmers’ Market http://ottawafarmersmarket.ca/ • Main Farmers’ Market http://mainfarmersmarket.org/ • Kanata Farmers’ Market http://kanatafarmersmarket.ca/ • Ottawa Organic Farmers’ Market http://www.oofmarket.ca/

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In 2000, the government closed all the satellite offices and moved them to Kemptville where he has been for the past 15 years.

He enjoyed his work and says it was a privilege to work with the farmers in the area who were innovative and allowed him to go about his business.

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an average of 180 bushels per acre.

He was also involved in genetic improvement to help farmers with their bottom line. He was also a part of a provincial team comprised of 14 members from across the province known as the Field Crop Unit. Some of them were farmers, some had master's degrees and some had PhDs and he was just proud to be a part of the team.

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Beef Novice Showmanship: 1st-Chiara Farina, Dundas; 2nd-Brooklin Begg, Dundas Junior Showmanship: 1st-Terry Ennis, Stormont; 2nd-Dante Farina, Dundas Intermediate Showmanship: 1st-Tiffany Helmer, Stormont; 2ndSierra Swindells, Stormont Senior Showmanship: 1st-Holly Sommerville, Dundas; 2nd-Jessica Beattie, Leeds Grand Champion Showman: Holly Sommerville, Dundas Reserve Grand Champion Showman: Tiffany Helmer, Stormont Heifer Calf: 1st-Terry Ennis, Stormont; 2nd-Jack Marion, Stormont Junior Yearling: 1stSierra Swindells, Stormont; 2nd-Holly Sommerville, Dundas Senior Yearling; 1stEmmitt Irvine, Leeds; 2nd-Devin Hanna, Leeds Grand Champion Beef Heifer: Sierra Swindells, Stormont Reserve Grand Champion Beef Heifer: Holly Sommerville, Dundas Pee Wee Participants: Faith Barkley, Stormont Hailey Jamieson, Stormont Quinn Barkley, Stormont Dairy Novice Showmanship: 1st-Samantha Hildbrand, Russell; 2nd-Ceilidh Newman, Russell Junior Showmanship: 1st-Cheyenne Renaud, Glengarry; 2nd-Kyla Baranowski, Prescott Intermediate Showmanship: 1stRebecca Spuehler, Prescott; 2nd-Cassie Allen, Prescott Senior Showmanship: 1st-Becky Allen, Prescott; 2nd-Lucas Kagi, Stormont Grand Champion Showman: Rebecca Spuehler, Prescott Reserve Grand Champion Showman: Becky Allen, Prescott Junior Holstein Heifer: 1st-Caitlin Jampen, Dundas; 2nd-Etienne Hildbrand, Russell Intermediate Holstein

Heifer: 1st-Kyla Baranowski, Prescott; 2nd-Rebecca MacIntosh, Glengarry Senior Holstein Heifer: 1st-Rebecca Spuehler, Prescott; 2nd-Cassie Allen, Prescott Summer Yearling Holstein: 1st-Trevor Nyenkamp, Stormont; 2nd-Gracin MacMillan, Stormont Junior Yearling Holstein: 1st-Brittany MacIntosh, Glengarry; 2nd-Cassidy Smith, Stormont Grand Champion Holstein Heifer: Rebecca Spuehler, Prescott Reserve Grand Champion Holstein Heifer: Cassie Allen, Prescott Junior Jersey Heifer: 1st-Cassidy Porteous, Dundas; 2nd-Kate Johnston, Russell Intermediate Jersey Heifer: 1st-Bruce Porteous, Dundas; 2ndStephanie Spichtig, Stormont

Senior Jersey Heifer: 1st-Aimee VanLoon, Stormont; 2nd-Kate Bender, Stormont Summer Yearling Jersey: 1st-Joshua Moran, Stormont; 2nd-Wyatt Bender, Stormont Junior Yearling Jersey: 1st- Vicki Brisson, Russell Grand Champion Jersey Heifer: Bruce Porteous, Dundas Reserve Grand Champion Jersey Heifer: Cassidy Porteous, Dundas Junior Ayrshire Heifer: 1st-Ceilidh Newman, Russell Intermediate Ayrshire Heifer: 1st-Patrick Daoust, Stormont; 2nd-Graceson Bergon, Russell Summer Yearling Ayrshire: 1st-Justin Brooks, Stormont Grand Champion Ayrshire Heifer: Patrick Daoust, Stormont Reserve Grand Champion Ayrshire Heifer: Ceilidh Newman, Russell Grand Champion

Brown Swiss Heifer: Angela Maloney, Russell Interbreed Champion Dairy Heifer: Rebecca Spuehler, Prescott Interbreed Reserve Champion Dairy Heifer: Bruce Porteous, Dundas Group of Three: 1st-Prescott 2nd-Glengarry 3rd-Russell 4th-Dundas 5th-Stormont Tie-Stall Competition: 1st-Dundas Dairy Club 2nd-Stormont Beef 3rd-Stormont Dairy Club Pee Wee Participants: Bobby Robinson, Stormont Carter Guy, Dundas Cassie Bell MacIntosh, Glengarry Ericka Mathers, Dundas Felicity Porteous, Dundas Nicole Spichtig, Stormont Taylor Mathers, Dundas

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Yogurt Continued from page 6 “apprentice” as setup continued at the Biemond place. With previous yogurt-making experience limited only to the stovetop, he enthused that good yogurt is “all about the pH. Flavour has a lot to do with your pH set, and that’s how bitter your yogurt is.”

Beyond its flavour, the Biemonds’ yogurt will also have the cachet of being 100 per cent Canadian.

They say the Canadian Dairy Commission was “very excited” when approached with their intent to put the all-Canadian blue cow symbol on Upper Canada Creamery yogurt labels. The mark is otherwise quite rare on mainstream yogurts found in grocery stores.

Excellence on the farm remains as important as ever — perhaps even more — as the partners prepare to add “processor” to their “farmer” resumé. “Our goal is to have a 40-day shelflife yogurt, and in order to do that, you have to start on the farm,” said Josh, pointing to their herd’s consistent bacteriological score below 10,000 and a somatic cell count under 200,000.

Inside the factory, they’ve entered a regime of safety and cleanliness with industry-based standard operating procedures, foodsafety handling courses and the like. But Josh compared the concept to the Canadian Quality Milk program that

applies in the barn. “It’s not that we’re not used to it.”

Moving from the completion of construction to the tantalizing near-start of production, the young entrepreneurs’ stress levels have been brewing to their highest levels yet, he readily admitted. “You have your total investment in, and you’re still not 100 per cent sure you’re at the point of getting a return.”

“We’ve put everything into it. It’s a project that has to go,” his brother Rudi emphasized.

With the added workload of recent months, the ongoing plant project has delayed bringing their ambitious new rotary milking parlour online — for now.

Josh suggested there was “no way” only two people could run both a farm of their size and a yogurt plant — but the four of them could still manage. “But eventually, I see us hiring some staff,” he added.

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The truck receiving bay at Upper Canada Creamery, built to the high-ceiling standard of any new processing plant. The milk truck will travel to and from the Biemond dairy farm a quarter mile away, carrying 1,000 litres daily.

Below, Qualtech rep Bob Beardmore and the plate pasteurizer.

171ST VANKLEEK HILL FAIR AUGUST 13 - 16, 2015 THIS YEAR’S THEME “GROWING UP GREEN: CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF 4-H IN ONTARIO” 92 MAIN STREET WEST (613) 638-2550 www.vankleekhillfair.ca THURSDAY, AUGUST 13TH, 2015 9 - 11:30 a.m. Entries to Exhibit Hall All Day Cattle Arrive 12:45 p.m.

Judging of Hall Entries 4 p.m.

Midway Opens 6:30 p.m.

MacCulloch Dancers – Grandstand 7 p.m.

Parade Leaves Arena 7 p.m.

Mustang Show – Grandstand 7:30 p.m.

Arrival of Parade – Grandstand 7:45 p.m.

Fair Opening by Parade Marshall Tammy Oswick-Kearney 8 p.m.

Mustang Show – Grandstand 8:45 p.m.

Combine Derby 9:30 p.m.

KEROSENE CREEK – Show Barn FRIDAY, AUGUST 14TH, 2015 9 a.m.

Exhibit Hall and Artisan Displays Open 10 a.m.

Heavy Horse Line Classes – Grandstand 10 a.m.

Holstein Show – South Centre Ring 11 a.m.

Home Cooked Dinner Served by La Binerie Plantagenet in the Dining Hall 11 a.m.

Midway Opens 12 p.m.

PeeWee Showmanship classes – South Centre Ring 12/2/4 p.m.

Sheep Shearing – Ross Creighton 1 p.m.

Senior’s Variety Program – Green Tent 1:30/4 p.m.

McGill University – MacDonald College Woodsmen Demo 2:30 p.m.

Mustang Show – Ring in front of Green Tent 1/3 p.m.

Ultimutts Stunt Dog Show – Green Tent 1:30/4 p.m.

McGill University – MacDonald College Woodsmen Demo 3 - 6 p.m.

RUDE MOOD BAND – Show Barn 4 p.m.

Mustang Show – Ring in front of Green Tent 4 p.m.

Home Cooked Dinner Served by La Binerie Plantagenet, in the Dining Hall 6:30 p.m.

Wild Horse Club’s Western Games – Light Horse Ring 7 p.m.

Horse Pull Competition 7 p.m.

OUTLAWS – Show Barn 10 p.m.

LIPSTICK RODEO – Show Barn SATURDAY, AUGUST 15TH, 2015 8 a.m.

Open Western Light Horse Show/Lt. Horse Ring Exhibit Hall and Artisan Displays Open 9 a.m.

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Open 4-H Dairy Heifer Show – South East Ring 11 a.m.

Home Cooked Dinner Served by La Binerie Plantagenet in the Dining Hall 11 a.m.

Midway Opens 12 - 4 p.m.

Kids Fest – Green Tent Fun Filled Activities for Children of all Ages 12 - 4 p.m.

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Mustang Show – Ring in front of Green Tent 1 p.m.

North American Six Horse Hitch Classic 2 - 5 p.m.

NORM CAMPEAU – Show Barn 3 p.m.

FoxSpiral Hooping Demonstration – Green Tent 3:45 p.m.

Mustang Show – Ring in front of Green Tent 4 p.m.

Home Cooked Dinner Served by La Binerie Plantagenet in the Dining Hall 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. FRIDGE FULL OF EMPTIES – Show Barn 7 p.m.

Demolition Derby 9 - 1 p.m.

AM/FM BAND – Show Barn SUNDAY, AUGUST 16TH, 2015 8:30 a.m.

English Light Horse Show – Lt. Horse Ring 9 a.m.

Exhibit Hall and Artisan Displays Open 10 a.m.

Church Service with East Hawkesbury Gospel Sound – Green Tent 10 - 12:30 p.m. Brunch served by Cassburn United Church in the Dining Hall 10 a.m.

Antique Equipment Display – Centre Ring 11 a.m.

Volleyball Tournament – Sand Court 11 a.m.

Midway Opens 11 a.m.

Antique Tractor Pull – Grandstand 12 - 4 p.m.

Kids Fest – Green Tent Fun Filled Activities for Children of all Ages 12 - 4 p.m.

Frisotine/Sophie Davison- Face painting – Green Tent 1 p.m.

Mini Excavator Competition 1 - 2 p.m.

Little Rays Reptiles – Outside Green Tent 1 p.m.

Beef Show – South East Ring 1 - 3 p.m.

OUTLAWS – Show Barn 3 p.m.

FoxSpiral Hooping Demonstration – Green Tent 3:30 - 7 p.m.

SIDEWINDERS – Show Barn

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Midway 11 a.m. – 11 p.m t Artisan Exhibits in the Hall Monalea Petting Zoo and Pony Rides THURSDAY – Toonie Night All Rides are 2 Tickets. Open 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

FRIDAY All You Can Ride Friday! Pay one Price $29 for unlimited rides! Open at 11 a.m.

SATURDAY All You Can Ride Saturday! Pay one Price $29 for unlimited rides! Open at 11 a.m.

SUNDAY 30 Tickets for $20! Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Save $5 by purchasing Pay One Price Bracelets in advance!

Discount pay one price bracelets are available on www.cartershows.ca Bracelets not valid on Thursday or Sunday

ADMISSION PRICES Thursday: $5 Friday: $10 or $5 for Seniors until 4 p.m.

Saturday: $10 Sunday: $7 Week-end Pass: $25 Children under 12 years old: Free at all times.

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Continued from page 4 Absent are any representatives of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture on behalf of farm organizations. Also not represented is the Kemptville College Foundation which worked tirelessly to first save the college, and then investigate alternative uses with investments of time and money. The Renewal Task Force is not specifically at the table either.

Present in the group are U of G in the person of college interim director Pat Remillard, representatives of OMAFRA, the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, the Municipality of North Grenville, and the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These parties are the principles and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to try and jointly work out a solution impacting them,â&#x20AC;? observed foun-

it organizations, educational elements, and any community resources and services that help people and things grow, all within a picturesque waterfront setting.

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dation president Mac Johnston. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve bypassed an opportunity to engender broader public engagement and support.â&#x20AC;?

Co-chair of the working group is Brian Carre, CAO of North Grenville, who said the structure was established by the provincial government with no local input.

While thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no legal agreement in place, North Grenville has taken the lead in â&#x20AC;&#x153;exploring the feasibility of new models for delivering learning, training and instructionâ&#x20AC;? at Kemptville campus. The land base and all facilities remain under the ownership of the Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario.

North Grenville Mayor David Gordon sees the working groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts as forming the basis of a sustainable business plan â&#x20AC;&#x153;leading to a not-for-profit corporation to renew and redevelop Kemptville campus.â&#x20AC;?

Sustainable business plan? It looks like working group findings will lead to renewedâ&#x20AC;Ś studying!

Kozroots Garlic and Herb Farm and they state the purposes of the event are to attract local vendors, visitors and residents, to invite them to learn about local resources and food from the surrounding area of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry, and to raise funds for a new program called the Green

Thumbs Project developed

by Kozroots, and Open Hands, a division of the Ottawa Carleton Association for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (OCAPDD).

The OCAPDD project will focus on youth and adults with developmental disabilities creating a community garden project pilot.

The Green Thumbs Project will give that population a chance to contribute to providing food for themselves, their families, and the community at large, through farm gate sales and local farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; markets. This will provide an opportunity to earn income and play active roles as equal members of society.

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Synagri Continued from page 3 ation inside the new chemical warehouse, known as a “phase 3” facility in industry parlance. Mechanically exchanging the air within every two hours, the building — the first to open last March — comprises more than 7,000 square feet.

“Basically, it means we can receive products here directly from our suppliers.

Before we had to ship product from our main location in Quebec, so this is a lot more efficient. We think this will really help us but also our customers.”

The firm offers 400 chemical products to farmers, with a variety of herbicides, fungicides, bio-stimulants and pesticides available. That includes custom blends bagged by a couple of special duPont “precision pac” machines installed for that purpose.

One visitor expressed envy at the stacked-up supply of glyphosate, a highly effective contact weed killer no longer sold to regular consumers as a result of the governing Liberals’ cosmetic herbicide ban.

The fertilizer-blending plant building features 18,500 square feet of heated concrete floor to control humidity. At the heart of the building is a line of 12

computer-controlled hoppers or bins atop a conveyor capable of putting out 300 tonnes per hour. Fed individual components by a small loader, the floormounted equipment creates the appropriate mix of nitrogen, potassium and potash desired by the customer.

“We think we’re going to double the the volume of fertilizer handled here,” said the general manager, estimating the seasonal output will rise to 10,000 tonnes.

Product will be shipped throughout the region and into New York State, where three sales reps promote the Synagri line south of the border. “We expect to deliver to them from here.”

And some of that could go out by rail, with Lavoie saying it took “a lot of discussion” with CP rail to gain approval for a 10-car rail siding.

The new 2,000-square foot administrative and sales office includes a large meeting room with a capacity of 30. “Now we can do everything here,” enthused the general manager, who anticipated a workforce of about 20 people in Chesterville during the height of the season — out of the 400 employed across the company.

The project has been touted as creating 10 new jobs and retaining 21 posi-

tions in Eastern Ontario.

Total costs crept up from the original $5-million estimate after late decisions to make further equipment investments during construction, Lavoie acknowledged.

Dale Coleman Construction of Avonmore was general contractor on the build.

Provincial taxpayers also assisted the project with a $372,000 grant through the Eastern Ontario Development Fund.

“I’m probably one of the few MPPs in Toronto that knows what nitrogen, potassium and phosphate is,” quipped PrescottRussell MPP Grant Crack, arguably the sole rural member of the Liberal caucus at Queen’s Park, who attended the official plant opening in the neighbouring Tory riding to highlight the province’s contribution.

Synagri’s expansion also saw the purchase of 2.5 acres from neighbouring farmer Robert Smith, who was thanked with the presentation of a plaque during the well attended free banquet.

The day also served to highlight the company’s extension services to farmers, with a variety of agricultural seminars held among crop plots grown from its offered seed brands.

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Set to debut at Synagri’s Chesterville facility next fertilizer season is a fleet of rental high-precision mechanical Sulky pellet spreaders for use by customers.

Rather than painstakingly mounted on a tractor’s three-point hitch — the usual configuration for the European-made Sulky —a Synagri team that included Synagri R&D and agronomic services manager Pierre Pagé (at right) oversaw the manufacture of custom bolt-on trailers for the units. On each of the 12 combos they also added top bin extensions to hold more pelletized fertilizer. Rolling off the line this past April and tested in Quebec, the result is an easy-to-use, easy-to-towaway system for spreading fields by Synagri clients in Eastern Ontario.

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July Crop Report

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risk of white mould and there is some present at this time. If the weather dries up, it will limit the amount of the white mould but if it remains damp the mould will likely spread.

The soybean aphid population is low this year but the crop should be checked weekly for the next three weeks. The soybean aphids are active in buckthorn in the spring of the year and move to soybeans in the summer but if there are just a few on the plant it is nothing to worry about.

Western Ontario, however, has had to spray insecticides to combat aphids and the central western states are seeing higher numbers.

The soybeans that were planted late will flower for a shorter time catching up to the earlier planted soybeans.

Corn There was a lot of concern for corn after all the recent rain with the fear of the nitrogen in the soil

being washed away or lost into the atmosphere but there seems to be very little lost as the corn crop looks good.

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green, which means the nitrogen was absorbed by the corn. Most corn has tasselled and pollination is well underway, with some plants having already

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$35-million expansion already paying off at ‘trade gateway’

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$35-milliON exPaNSiON aNd refurbiSHiNG. More than ever, ship, rail and truck transportation converge at Johnstown for the transfer and forwarding of bulk cargoes such as road salt, grain and a growing number of other materials.

“This vital investment puts the port on the map for new business opportunities,” said Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Mayor Pat Sayeau, one of a cluster of dignitaries on deck for the opening on

The Port of Johnstown elevator as seen from deck of the Griffon.

June 26. “The port is already getting expressions of interest for transportation of new cargoes on behalf of companies in the energy, agriculture and construction sectors.”

Sayeau insisted the expanded strategically located facility will be an economic driver and job creator, not just for his municipality which owns and operates it, but for the entire region. Existing port activity supports 486 jobs and an annual $68-million economic output.

The grain terminal handles more than 700,000 tonnes of wheat, soybeans, and corn yearly on behalf of 300 farmers; 500,000 tonnes of salt pass through the port every year.

Recalling that she also attended in Johnstown for the opening of the GreenField Ethanol plant across Highway 2 from the port, federal Transport Minister Lisa Raitt said investments made by the federal, provincial and municipal governments will substantially increase its capacity to move goods, with a tremendous impact

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While the job of port infrastructure renewal has been completed, the next chapter has to be undertaken immediately, said area MPP Steve Clark.

It’s one thing to have a “world class port”, but the opportunities for economic development it represents now have to be pursued, Clark stressed.

As observed from the roof of the port’s massive elevator, the new wharf covers about 18 acres.

Because of St. Lawrence River infilling required, port management worked with South Nation Conservation to create two fisheries habitat compensation projects.

The expansion permits two freighters to dock at the same time, doubling the port’s efficiency in handling, storing, shipping and receiving traditional cargoes. New materials being eyed include industrial wind turbine components and other oversized machinery.

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Continued from page 22 The facility dominating the waterfront near the international bridge was shipshape for the opening, swept, pressure washed and painted. Several among 500 guests on hand for speeches and a chicken barbecue commented on the cleanup.

Unable to coordinate arrival of a Great Lakes freighter with timing of the event, Sayeau arranged for the Canadian Coast Guard ship Griffon, stationed in nearby Prescott, to be in port to provide tours.

Guided wagon rides around the site were also a big hit with visitors.

The official portion of the event was kicked off by Dr. Henry Lickers of the Mohawk Community of Akwesasne who urged those in attendance to “bring together their finest thanksgiving” to offer to the Creator for “the beauty that surrounds us”.

Cooperation from the Mohawk Community was instrumental in getting the project completed. Noting that his people have a long history in the area, Lickers welcomed the great winds, “the voices of the Thunderers” passing through the site.

Formerly known as Port of Prescott, the facility and

Seven-year-old Hailey Jamieson of Avonmore demonstrated total control over her beef heifer in the Pee Wee division of the 4-H Beef Show at the Avonmore Fair, July 25. She placed as first showperson in her class.

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surrounding acres were downloaded as-is several years ago for a token price by the federal government to Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Township. As far back as 1947, the poor condition of the port was flagged in a report, Sayeau said.

Finally, in 2009, the federal and provincial governments combined with Edwardsburgh/Cardinal in a three-way costing venture to rehabilitate the port. In terms of expansion and upkeep, Raitt said the port is better off in municipal hands.

“You are a true success story here in Johnstown.

I’ve always believed it’s better to control these things locally with people who know what’s happening in your community than it is to have someone like myself in Ottawa organizing and managing it on your behalf.”

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Crop report Continued from page 21 Cereals Cereals are on par for a normal harvest thanks to a lot of cool nights but the warm weather in the last two weeks of July will stress these plants. The quantity will be good but the quality of the yield will be in question due to fusarium especially in food grade wheat.

Fusarium is present in all fields and the best way to minimize damage is to get the crop off the field as it has matured to limit the fusarium. The damaged seeds from fusarium are lighter so it is possible to

blow the affected seeds away with the blower on the harvester.

There has been a fair bit of lodging this year and the crops seem to be a little uneven probably due to the uneven spreading of fertilizer. The high precipitation in July has made the plants slightly taller than average and that makes them more susceptible to lodging due to high wind and rain.

Forage The season started cool and dry so the first cut was just okay but with the moisture received in July the forage crops have been very good and continue to be. This will be good for next year if rotation to corn is necessary.

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Clockwise from above: A still from a YouTube video posted

by Rob and Laura Sullivan of Chesterville shows a dramatic view of the thunderstorm that ripped through the area Sun. evening, July 19 (regional meteorologist with Environment Canada Peter Kimbell described the formation as a shelf cloud at the leading edge, where the downdraft hits the ground and spreads out). Daniel Lamoureux snapped a picture of his buddy with a makeshift surfboard after the downpour.

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Cereals including barley are right on course but due to the extra moisture in July the plants have grown taller, which makes them suseptable to lodging. Fusarium could be a problem if the crop is not taken off just after maturation.

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Olds Continued from page 25 pus craft beers, and other products.

The college teaches courses in tourism and hospitality so a recent addition to the campus is the Pomeroy Inn & Suites, a four-star hotel and conference centre, which doubles as the learning centre for the Canadian Institute for Rural Entrepreneurship (CIRE). The multi-million dollar facility also houses the Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management program. The collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meat program supplies the meat to the restaurant, Â the landscape design was done by the college, which has a long-running Horticulture program, and the Tourism and Hospitality program is partially run through the hotel.

Pomeroy was named 2013 Partner of the Year by the college.

Partners can be found within the college too. The Olds College Studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association (OCSA) pledged $1.01-million to the Community Learning

Campus (CLC) during the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2005 Capital Campaign â&#x20AC;&#x201C; making it the largest non-government donor at that time. In 2010, the OCSA launched the Hands Elevating, Leading & Providing (HELP) project that gave regional organizations access to student volunteers, increasing student participation within the community. The alumni association is also an important supporter.

Other partners of the year have included the Government of Canada, Heavy Equipment Industry, John Deere, and the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede. Another partner is the University of Alberta, which works with Olds, but does not control it, unlike the situation between Kemptville College and the University of Guelph.

Government also supports the college at many levels.

The Alberta government has long recognized that agriculture is a key industry in the province so it has had a degree of support not given Kemptville or Alfred Colleges in Ontario. The province played a key role in Olds Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Capital Fundraising Campaign, and

www.agrinews.ca also invested in the CLC. The CLC connects to a high school built on campus. Partners are the province, the town, the school board and the college, and users are the whole community. With a grand auditorium, huge fitness centre, triple-gymnasium, the TransCanada Theatre, the Pre-employment Hairstylists Program, and courses in applied arts, the multi-use facility fills a local need and cements local relationships.

It was through a partnership between the agricultural society, chamber of commerce, the town and the college that the O-Net was bornâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;bringing high-speed fibre-optic broadband internet (one gb per second) to the town. Telecom companies declined to take part, so the initiative did it without them, producing some of the fastest connections in the world, and from a locally-owned provider.

The college also offers a very wide range of courses and programs, including a Bachelor of Applied Science in Agribusiness, which might be a factor in its enrolment which is about 10 times that of

Kemptville. Ag management, Ag mechanics, vet tech, livestock and crop production, horticulture and turfgrass, animal sciences, land and environment are some of the regular offerings.

Olds College is also valued for its unique niche education and training.

There are very few institutions left where students can learn to become farriers, for example. Programs are not restricted to agriculture either. The collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fashion Institute is renowned, and it has recently moved to a Calgary campus (as part of the Campus Alberta South Partnership) where enrolment increased. The traditional year-end fashion showcase spectacular is still held at the main campus in Olds, though.

The college also handles apprenticeships in Ag equipment, landscape gardening, heavy equipment, carpentry, welding, animal sciences, animal health technology, equine science, jockey training, race horse grooming, veterinary medical receptionist, and meat training.

Besides the programs

already mentioned in this article, degrees, diplomas or certificates are offered in business management, business administration, sports management, apparel technology, arboriculture, golf course management, land agent, land analyst, stewardship and planning, motorcycle mechanic, and a transitional vocational program.

There is also a vibrant and ever-changing continuing education program of special interest short courses, often offered in the evenings.

While many students come from the prairie provinces, the college has moved well beyond its local roots. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We decided to become a college that would draw students from across the country because of the success of our programs,â&#x20AC;? said Dr. Jason Dewling, vicepresident Academic and Research. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So we are not dependent on our local geographical area.â&#x20AC;?

He believes that innovation is the other important factor in the collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success â&#x20AC;&#x201C; maybe the most important factor. He credits much of that forward-think-

ing to President Tom Thompson, who demands employees of the college do their own problem solving and keep bringing in fresh ideas.

The collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s facilities are impressive. Established as a government farm in the early 20th century, it became a college in 1913 and has flourished since. It spreads over 2,000 acres including crop land, plots, riding arenas, laboratories, shops, feedlots, sheep pens, barns, stables, greenhouses, botanic gardens, fruit trees, hops and barley (for the beer), library commons, computer labs, atrium, offices, classrooms and new residences opening this fall.

In short, Olds College thrives, and while some of the factors that make it a success are due to geography and to a pioneering, entrepreneurial spirit common in the province, maybe some of the other factors, like innovation, offering high-value and niche courses, reaching out to the wider community, and seeking real working partnerships could be adopted

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Companies showed off their haybine (conditioners) like this Kuhn GMD 802, two-peice spanning about 36 feet across. It was the most aggressive machine diplayed at the Ontario Forage Expo 2015. Others to demonstrate were New Holland, Krone, Kubota and Massey Ferguson.

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Massey Ferguson had their Hesston 2250 large square baler on display (above), followed by the Bale Baron 4240T (below), which takes small square bales and makes one big bale. Krone, Kubota and New Holland each demonstrated their round balers.

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The education sessions this year included the return of Andrew Campbell of Fresh Air Media who spoke about agriculture advocacy and social media. Participants then travelled by bus to Tibben Farms Inc., Brinston, where they toured this modern dairy facility featuring a robotic milking system with owner Mike Tibben. After additional presentations on dairy cattle nutrition by Stephanie Warner-Murphy of Grand Valley Fortifiers and EastGen's Mark Carson who spoke about farm management evaluation, the group enjoyed a BBQ dinner provided by the local 4-H association. A quiz, based on presentation topics and general industry knowledge, was then written by competitors.

Day two was show day with showmanship and conformation classes carefully assessed by Bobby Jarrell, Corbyville, Ont.

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Supply Management Helps Food Safety Systems Work Canadian farmers are known worldwide for their stringent food safety systems.

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Dairy, poultry and egg farmers are obligated to follow strict on-farm programs that ensure that the highest on-farm standards are followed, from food safety to biosecurityâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and supply management allows them to be enforced.

Supply Management is Risk Management DFC touts how â&#x20AC;&#x153;supply managed farmers are able to avoid bust periods that can happen for reasons like animal disease (both domestic and international), which often force other farm sectors to use government support programs and subsidies in order to ride out the storm.â&#x20AC;?

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Champion Calf â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Emma Farlinger, Dundas County, with Signature Gold Katwin (by Braedale Goldwyn); Reserve Champion Calf â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Rebecca Redner, Northumberland County, with Willow Creek Reagan Marissa; Honourable Mention Calf â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Kirkland Reaney, Carleton County, with Riverdown Doorman Lottery Lynn (by Val-Bisson Doorman). Overall Grand Champion â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Emma Farlinger, Dundas County; Reserve Overall Champion â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Justin Velthuis, Carleton County. Top Quiz â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Clarissa McCallum, Frontenac County; Best Exhibit Russell County. Premier County - Northumberland County.

An embryo jackpot was once again an exciting feature for participants at this event. Thanks to the following Holstein and Jersey breeders who generously provided elite pedigreed embryos, sired by Semex sires, from the heart of their breeding programs: organization notes, Ontario Agriculture Minister Jeff Leal credited supply management for saving rural Ontario from "total collapse" during an outbreak of BSE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; because stable revenues from one sector allowed all the other businesses that serve farmers to ride out the downturn.

There are more than 1,000 egg farms in Canada in all parts of the country with an average flock size of about 23,000 compared to about 200 farms in the U.S. concentrated mainly in a few states with an average flock size of 1.5 million. Thanks to supply management, says DFC, because it has assured the stability of the family farm, when a crisis like high path Avian Influenza hits in Canada, farmers can contain, mitigate and buffer Canadian consumers and protect our animals, without the uncertainty of relying on imports.

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The new Outlaw class is open to all full-size cars of any make, model or

year. Standard tire rules and driver safety technical regulations apply â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but otherwise it is a no-rules class.

With the increased popularity of the Demolition Derby, more participants are coming from further away, so the committee this year added the Longest Tow, for the participant who comes the farthest, and there is also a small prize for the Shortest Tow, for the participants who prepare a derby car closest to the fairgrounds.

The winner of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s traditional Mini Smash Class will earn a spot in the 2015 Fall Brawl, an annual derby hosted by Impact Motor Sports in Lindsay, which attracts hundreds of participants. The prize is $10,000.

To register an entry, contact Greg Johnson of Impact Motor Sports (event organizer) at greg@impactmotorsports.ca. For full details of the Chesterville Fair see www.chestervillefair.com.

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by Candice Vetter AgriNews Staff Writer USSELLâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;ThE RUSSELL AgRicULTURAL SociETy hAS BEEn invoLvEd wiTh 4-h SincE 4-h BEgAn And, in honoUR of ThE 100Th AnnivERSARy of 4-h in onTARio, ThiS yEARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EdiTion of ThE RUSSELL fAiR wiLL fEATURE EvEn moRE pARTicipATion ThAn USUAL. There will be the usual cattle shows including the 4-H Junior Show and 4-H Open Dairy Calf Show on Saturday. But in a different twist

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many 4-H alumni will be showing 4H membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; calves in a special 100th anniversary 4-H alumni showmanship class during the show.

A 4-H Achievement Project this year will be showcased by the Milk Makes It Better Club.

There will also be competition in Commercial Features (crops) 4-H Division for the first time at this fair, and a competition for Agricultural Products 4-H Division. Also exhibiting are 4-H Culinary Arts and 4-H Handcrafts Clubs, and the 4-H

Cloverbuds Handcrafts Club from Prescott will be exhibiting as well.

In the curling club 4-H will have a booth set up, and an area will be set aside for a display of 4-H memorabilia. Members of the public are asked to look for items to contribute.In honour of the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s centennial, representatives will take part in the fairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opening ceremonies.

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On Fri., Sept. 11, the evening starts with the musical-comedy duo Bowser and Blue from Montreal. They have entertained across Canada and taken part in Just for Laughs and Yuk-Yukâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comedy festivals. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be followed by Ottawa-based Silver Creek playing whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s described as Northern-fried

rock and soul. Silver Creek has opened for Blue Rodeo at Bluesfest and had soldout shows at Barrymoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Ottawa.

Saturday, the music starts at 1 p.m. at the bandshell/ refreshment area with the rollicking Celtic sounds of Brandy â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Port. On Saturday night, Cornwallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s party band Landmark rocks the stage.

On Sunday, the music starts early with the Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal church choir at 9:30 a.m. in the arena, followed by accomplished musicians Joel and Jessica Genest at 10:30 a.m. Music continues in the arena all day, including the Russell Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choir, Jennifer Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stepdancers, Noel Dimarin, Len Goldfarb and Tony Day, and Ashley McLeod and Neil Emberg. At the

refreshment area, Latreille and the Rock Junkies, as well as the Phil Denault Band will be entertaining from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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clown, two magicians, and a flying trapeze act throughout the weekend.

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Chartrand. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All the committee chairpersons will be out that night, so anyone interested in volunteering for something specific can speak to the chairs and find out more about whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on.â&#x20AC;?

Potential new volunteers are also invited to come out and watch and listenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;there is no commitment required. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an opportunity to get familiar with the organization and processes,â&#x20AC;? says Chartrand. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It also gives chairs a chance to interact with potential new volunteers.â&#x20AC;?

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Often people are interested and would like to help with the annual fair but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how. This provides a no-hassle way to find out what is needed, whether a person wants to volunteer for a couple of hours, be more seriously involved, or wants to organize a brand-new event for the fair.

The fair board is also hoping that new volunteers will help breathe new life into the processes of creating the huge annual event, which has evolved over its 157-year-old history. They

hope that persons with special skills or abilities will help enhance the event, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also hoping for more youth members and volunteers. The fair is held the weekend after Labour Day providing the perfect time and place for high school students to pick up a lot of their needed volunteer hours.

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Upper Canada Village as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;C foalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; due to the Canadian Livestock Registry stipulation that all names for Canadian horses born in 2015 must start with the letter â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. The coltâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents are Misty and Rhett, both horses who were born, raised, trained and work at Upper Canada Village.

Entries to the contest can be made by filling out a form in the Discovery Centre at Upper Canada Village or by completing the form online at UpperCanadaVillage.com.

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it possible for early settlers to clear a sufficient area of land to grow crops and generate food. These horses provided transportation of various forms – stagecoach delivery of passengers and mail, transportation of critical

resources from the shoreline of the St. Lawrence River inland, ability to transport agricultural goods to the local mill (logs, grain) and the local market. The Canadian horse was vital for ensuring access to medical care and attending church, weddings and funerals.

They were also central to many social and recreational activities (e.g. work bees, races, picnics, dances and other social and family gatherings).These horses were used year-round to pull wagons, buggies, sleighs and machinery.

They were versatile! And at Upper Canada Village they continue to demonstrate their versatility every day. In recognition

of its diverse contributions and historical significance, the Canadian horse was declared Canada’s National Horse in 2002.

Upper Canada Village is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Admission is Adult (1364 yrs) $18, Senior (65 + yrs) $16, Youth (6-12 yrs) $12. Season’s Passes – the Passport to the Past – provide unlimited access all season long: Adult (13-64 yrs) $35.95, Senior (65 + yrs) $29.95, Youth (6-12 yrs) $23.95.

All prices are plus tax.

From Highway 401, take exit 758 (Upper Canada Road). Travel south then turn left on County Road 2 (formerly Highway 2) and travel

east 2 km. Upper Canada Village is located on the south side along the St. Lawrence River.

The St. Lawrence Parks Commission, an agency of the Government of Ontario, operates facilities in 16 municipalities stretching from Kingston to the Quebec border, including Upper Canada Village, Fort Henry National Historic Site of Canada (and a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Crysler Park Marina, Upper Canada Golf Course, Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary and 12 campgrounds and beach day-use picnic areas including the Long Sault and 1000 Islands Parkway.

stand either rural issues or industries involving live animals?

With all that has gone on over the last three years horse owners also ask what industry can survive, let alone thrive, when restricted to half of its previous output?

Considering the number of horses which were destroyed, they also wonder if members of the government understand the bonds between horses and trainers.

Why was Bingo, which has been declining for 30

years especially since smoking in Bingo halls was outlawed, suddenly important? Other than that’s what Tanenbaum asked for.

Finally, why didn’t the government simply reinstate the existing SARP instead of choosing to spend what is probably hundreds of millions of dollars on transition teams, consultants, meetings, lawsuits, conferences, travel expenses, legal fees, public statements, and more?

In fact, the big questions can be distilled down to two. What did this cost the

public? What has been permanently harmed? It seems

the province owes its rural communities those answers.

Contest Continued from page 31 The foal can be seen close to his mother, mare Misty in the fields near Loucks Farm. Visitors are encouraged to visit Upper Canada Village to see ‘C Foal’ to get a sense of his personality and dashing good looks before entering the contest. The winner of the contest will be invited to participate as Grand Marshall of the Canadian Horse Parade on Sat., Sept. 5, at the Horse Lovers Weekend. The winner and their family will also be provided with complimentary admission and lunch at Willard’s Hotel (max. 4 people).

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The Canadian horse played a significant role in the settlement of early Canada. Known as the ‘little iron horse’ they arrived long before other working breeds and made

Horse racing Continued from page 13 bling industry in general when in June 2013 the City of Ottawa told the OLG that the only casino location it would allow (after significant public pressure) was at Rideau Carleton Raceway.

An OHRIA report at the time said, “An unsupported racing industry cannot compete with the government’s virtual monopoly… The government has dealt a severe blow to the horse racing and breeding industry in Ontario and to all those who rely on it for their livelihood. If the government wishes to see the industry survive in the public interest, it must take immediate steps to remedy the harm that has been done.”

This is how the issue became a confrontation between the existing racing/gaming industry and privately-owned casino and Bingo hall operators. It culminated when Premier Wynne fired OLG chairperson Paul Godfrey, and the remainder of the OLG board quit.

Since then there have been several talking heads come and go, and the new plan cut race days by much more than half. The City of Ottawa decided to not allow a downtown casino as Boardwalk Entertainment and the private gambling corporations from Nevada wished. The City’s position change was claimed as a victory for social media, emails and public pressure by a group called Casino Choice Ottawa.

So OLG’s “modernization” strategy, which wanted more casinos, privatized lottery operations and the termination if SARP, and which expected an additional $1.3-billion annually for the Ontario government, has turned out to be a huge black eye and resulted in another collapse of its board (the second time in four years). The OLG changes ended up being beyond controversial in both rural and urban Ontario. In one prospectus it was predicted that Toronto would receive about $54-million for hosting (and would then have to accept all the associated infrastructure, traffic and social problems) instead of the $100-million first predicted, at which point their city council quashed the proposal. That number had declined when Premier Wynne refused to give Toronto a special financial deal after Ottawa, Niagara Falls and many other cities complained.

At one point lawsuits against the government were launched (still ongoing) and that may also have had an influence.

Many questions remain unanswered, the prime one being, “Why did they do this to us?” Why would Nevada gambling corporations reap the benefits while rural Ontarians lost healthy, outdoor jobs?

Is it because rural ridings have fewer voters? Is it because of pressure by lobbyists from the gambling corporations? Is it because the people in Queen’s Park don’t under-

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power of sale proceedings against the current ownership group that acquired the sprawling site from the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest food company in 2007. The ongoing sale effort even yielded a formal purchase offer this past winter, but the parties failed to close the transaction.

Enter new player IDP Group Inc., whose coowner, Hamed Asl, was very enthusiastic about his firmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recent proposal for

the facilityâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;though he also emphasized it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a done deal yet, when he spoke with The AgriNews last month.

According to Asl, his 15-year-old company â&#x20AC;&#x201D; specializing in winning contracts for supply and furnishing of public-sector office buildings â&#x20AC;&#x201D; was preparing to construct its own new warehouse of up to 65,000 square feet west of Ottawa.

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became aware of the 373,000-square-foot factory on Chestervilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Main Street North for the first time a couple of months ago.

Asl said he would have never imagined a rural place like Chesterville could be the home of such a facility. And he likes what he sees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This complex offers a lot more at a very good price,â&#x20AC;? said Asl, who has been through the property several times and has been working in consultation with Chesterville resident John Meharg, promoter of

turning the site into a multiple-tenant operation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very excited. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very good business plan,â&#x20AC;? he said, adding it would halve their ownership costs, per square foot, compared to Ottawa.

Asl confirmed his company is looking at buying the property and becoming its â&#x20AC;&#x153;anchor tenant,â&#x20AC;? using a large portion for IDP Group operations and renting out the rest. Such an arrangement â&#x20AC;&#x153;has a very attractive business case,â&#x20AC;? he said, suggesting the unused square footage could be rented out at a highly com-

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Currently running out of less than 30,000 square feet in Kingston and Ottawa, Asl sees company operations being consolidated under one roof in Chesterville, with room to spare for future growth.

Recently completing a large furniture contract for the Bank of Canada, he foresees IDP potentially occupying up to 150,000 square feet in Chesterville.

But the Township of North Dundasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s official response to the proposal will determine the fate of the initiative â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including the prospective buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plea that township officials agree to a reasonable accommodation on required upgrades before issuing an Continued on page 34

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Asl said the NestlĂŠ factory exceeds the current Ontario Building Code, noting itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s built to a higher strength standard than his new warehouse would otherwise be.

He said theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re willing to spend about $50,000 on a phase two environmental assessment involving an engineer, and up to $300,000 cleaning up and renovating the property beyond that.

This is on top of the $461,250 they would pay the mortgage company â&#x20AC;&#x201D; JDL Finance Limited â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to buy the property. (JDL would initially continue to hold the mortgage while IDP paid them back over a period of time.)

According to Meharg, the prospective buyers donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be caught in a situation where theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made the purchase, only to be handed unexpectedly hefty township work orders beyond what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re budgeting to spend.

The municipality is also involved in that it must agree to a proposal for interest-only payments on $321,000 in back taxes for the first year â&#x20AC;&#x201D; at a preferential six per cent annually â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with a promise for an additional $2,500 monthly after the first year, and full payment after the completion of the environmental study leads to the release of remaining funds from IDP Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regular lender they were originally pursuing for a new ware-

house. Even if the results of the environmental study scares off their banker â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a worst case scenario â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the proponents are confident they will generate enough revenue through rental revenues to pay off the tax bill over a period of time, according to documents now under councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consideration. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re proposing a unique arrangement, but one that is definitely workable,â&#x20AC;? assured North Dundas Mayor Eric Duncan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And after talking to our solicitor, it is valid to do.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Council is open to them giving a formal legal offer. Time is of the essence here. They are an established company â&#x20AC;Ś. and they do have a history. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to have closure on this and see something go. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re moving as fast as we can. I think this is one of the best possibilities thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s come out of this.â&#x20AC;?

In the meantime, the township is holding off on re-starting the lengthy legal process of forcing the propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sale for back taxes. Council initiated the procedure last year but pulled the plug to give JDL a crack at handling the sale instead.

NestlĂŠ shut the former coffee and beverage factory in 2006 after decades of operation in Chesterville â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and after spending tens of millions of dollars in upgrades during the previous decade.

The entity that originally purchased the site from NestlĂŠ for $500,000 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a family trust headed by Mississauga businessman

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Malik Khalid â&#x20AC;&#x201D; briefly leased space to a building materials firm. But aside from those few months of activity, the brick behemoth has sat empty for the last nine years. Khalidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s group did score one financial coup by selling an associated waste lagoon to the municipality for nearly

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Improved indoor environment with fresh air and natural light means healthier beef cattle for Eusi Farms

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Eugen Burgin runs Eusi Farms with his son Toby and a very dedicated team of employees. Eugen moved to Canada from Switzerland 22 years ago. Since then, Eugen has grown Eusi Farms to an operation that raises a total of 5,600 head of beef cattle and grows over 3,200 acres of sugar beets, corn, soy-

beans and wheat.

Before his plans to expand, Eugen had already experienced the many benefits of a WeCover fabric roof barn through his friend and beef producer, John Noorloos of Char-Creek Farms.

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Construction worked well with all the subcontractors to make sure the whole job came together smoothly. They were also very mindful of on-site safety, a concern of ours.â&#x20AC;?

Eusi Farmsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; new WeCover beef barn spans 150 feet wide and stretches almost 500 feet long and will hold an impressive 2,600 head of beef cattle.

The entire barn uses a slatted floor system, a big savings on bedding and labour. The slatted floor will also be covered in rubber; this provides a comfortable surface for the cattle. On the side walls of the WeCover building, there is an 8 foot overhang which provides the cattle with additional protection from direct sunlight and protects the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side curtains from rain.

WeCover is scheduled to finish construction at Eusi Farms by early August and Eugen plans to move cattle in by mid-August.

Established in 2000, WeCover Structures is a Canadian-based designer and builder of engineered steel truss freespan buildings for the agricultural and equine industries. The many advantages of WeCover freespan buildings are being enjoyed by customers national-wide through their strong network of approved contractors. Learn more at www.wecover.net.

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Above, from left, the Dundas Soil & Crop Improvement Association group who visited Alberta, July 20-23; the peat-moss machine at Sun-Gro Horticulture. Bottom photo: A bison farm.

Local soil & crop group visits Alberta

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This year, the tour landed in Edmonton, Alta., and took in the sights of the very first oil well discovered 150 years ago in Leduc.

The group also visited a bison farm that stocks 650 of the animals â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including 200 on pasture â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and checked out a a peat moss bagging operation at Sun-

Gro Horticulture.

Also on the itinerary was Agrium Fertilizerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cooling facility â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the largest complex in North America producing nitrogen and ammonia.

In total, 56 people visited 14 stops that further included Devonian Gardens, a 36,000-head beef lot operated by Highland Feeder Ltd, Alfa-Tec, Meridian Grain Bin Manufacturer, Rahr Malting Plant, the Hennis Bos Dairy with yogurt plant, and a grain farmer with 9,000 acres of wheat, barley, canola and lentils.

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Twighlight in Dundas

From left, siblings Allison and John Lethbridge were among the 500-plus visitors at the Dundas County Holstein Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual twilight meeting last month; Allison holds her son, Luke Bossel, 14 mos. At right, Carolyn Jansen checks out a livestock visitor â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a black and white Tegu â&#x20AC;&#x201D; brought to Thurler Farms by Little Rayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reptiles.

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James family celebrates a century of raising Hereford beef cattle

by Tom VanDusen AgriNews Contributor he James Family OF carleTOn place has been raising hereFOrds in The OTTawa Valley FOr 100 years and aug. 2, They Organized a geT-TOgeTh-

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The celebration was part of the Ontario Hereford Association Ottawa Valley Zone summer picnic. Zone president is Sheila James, current owner of the 40head family operation that she works with brother Glenn and mom Lois.

Brother Steve has his own combined Angus and Hereford herd at Perth; patriarch Mack passed away a few years ago.

The invitation list included friends, neighbours and local dignitaries who attended an afternoon reception at the James’ Spring Valley Farms to share 100th anniversary cake and offer congratulations.

The family’s unusually long record in the breed earned them a diamond pin from the Canadian Hereford Association, something to add to the dozens of awards, ribbons and banners they’ve picked up over the years for raising top quality Hereford beef cattle.

Sheila James is widely known across the Valley as the “Farm Safety Lady”, carrying her message of

Sheila James caution to agricultural groups and individuals. She spends an equal amount of time running the farm.

The Jameses haven’t always been located on their current farm. It was bought by Mack in 1952 from Lois McNeeley’s family after their marriage; startup cattle were relocated from his father Billie’s operation at Appleton.

The story starts back in 1915 when W.T. (Billie) James, then located at Douglas, became aware of the gentle temperament and easy maintenance qualities of the Hereford breed. He purchased his first registered female, Nellie, in Kinburn and his first bull, Look Again, from Orangeville.

“Grandpa saw the bull at the Ottawa Exhibition,” Sheila explained. “In those days, farmers and their cattle arrived at the Ex by train from all over the province.”

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Agri-Food Network promotes local food

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The directory is interactive, allowing shoppers to click on what type of product they want to buy, such as beef, vegetables, etc. The directory then

lists multiple outlets with some details of each.

The list includes outlets which sell 13 meats at 87 locations, including duck, fish, lamb and wild boar, as well as staples like beef, pork and chicken. It lists dozens of locations where all kinds of other local food products are sold, including vegetables, fruits, berries, wine/beer/cider, fine herbs, milk/cheese/yogurt, grains, honey, eggs, syrup, preserves, and baked goods. It also lists farmers’ markets, kiosks and farm tours.

Lois James and late husband Mack James appear in this 2010 file photo. from Pakenham relocated to Appleton in 1924 and named their farm Spring

Valley. WTJ, the tattoo awarded by the Canadian association back in the day,

remains in use today.

“Grandpa got tired of picking stones at Douglas,”

Sheila recounted. “The cattle were shipped by train to Almonte and walked the rest of the way. The equipment and household effects were moved by horse and wagon.”

Billie was encouraged to show some of his animals at local fairs by neighbours who spotted their quality.

That was no mean feat as cattle had to be walked up to 20 miles to reach the fairs. Help eventually arrived in the form of Mack and four siblings who took part in calf clubs and 4-H. When Mack married in 1950, the Spring Valley operation moved into polled Herefords (no horns) following the new preference of commercial cattlemen. Mack and Lois continued showing and marketing quality Herefords, with Glenn, Sheila and Steve picking up the family torch.

“It’s been awesome,” Sheila said of a lifetime spent growing up among, showing and tending to premier cattle. “You couldn’t choose a better lifestyle.

The people along the way have been great and the little adventures memorable.”

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Watershed authority makes French connection

by Carolyn Thompson Goddard AgriNews Contributor INCH â&#x20AC;&#x201D; AN EAstErN ONtArIO wAtErsHEd AutHOrI-

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panied Caroll McDuff and Karine Dauphine, members of COPERNIC, a watershed organization located near Drummondville, Que., on a visit to Nimes, France.

The trio went as guests of SMAGE des Gardons, which manages a region of France surrounded by the CĂŠvennes mountains and the Mediterrean Sea, between March 9 and 13 of this year.

In France last March, Jacques Layre, chair of SMAGE des Gardons (left) JosĂŠe Brizard, team lead, Forest Resources at South Nation Conservation in Finch, Ont., and Caroll McDuff, chair of COPERNIC in Drummondville, Que.

COPERNIC and SNC have been developing a collaborative relationship over the past few months and while on a liaison visit to the Quebec organization, Brizard received an invitation to join COPERNIC officials on the trip to France.

They toured the area of SMAGE des Gardonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; jurisdiction and exchanged information on projects undertaken. Brizard described how that region experiences extreme variations in weather, from a very dry season followed by high precipitation rates that create flash flood conditions where the water will rise more than 10 meters in some areas. Some projects initiated include the creation of major dams as well as dykes in an effort to control the flooding, as well as programs designed to assist residents. They are also working on stream bank rehabilitation, invasive species programs and assisting farmers similar to projects undertaken by SNC. According to Brizard,

Maple the Cow lands at Thurler Farms

The summertime tradition of local Holstein Club â&#x20AC;&#x153;twilightâ&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;family fun nights was well underway last month in Eastern Ontario counties. Posing with fibreglass â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Maple the Cowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at the Dundas clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s July 22 meeting at Thurler Farms in Brinston, from left, Joshua Foley, 11, Nicholas Guy, 10, Sophie Guy, 5, Nolan Foley, 10 and Reid Foley, 5. Of course, there were plenty of real cows to see as well that evening.

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there are more similarities than differences between SNC and SMAGE des Gardons, including organizational structure, municipal participation, a municipal levy and regulatory laws governing

both.

She hopes to reciprocate and build upon her recent welcome across the Atlantic by arranging a one- to twoweek exchange program for SNC and SMAGE des

Gardons technical staff, â&#x20AC;&#x153;to go and learn and have that experience.â&#x20AC;?

Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also investigating the possibility of an exchange visit with the Drummondville group as well.

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Getting into the spirit

The IPM is just under two months away and the committee has been working hard promoting the event. The hay bales were near Berwick and the scarecrow displayed in the AgriNews’ window.

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IPM Souvenir Shop in Finch increases staff

With the countdown to Sept. 22 underway, the 2015 IPM and Rural Expo Souvenir Shop in Finch is introducing new items for sale and increased hours of operation. Holding a few of the many items for sale are three staff members, from left, Carine Sturgeon-Rodgers, Donna Currie (store supervisor) and Natalie Jack. Absent from the photo are Monique Berniquer, Chantale Larche and Caitlin McMillin. The store is open for business from 9:30 a.m.to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday, with longer hours on Thursday when it closes at 7 p.m. It is also open on the first Saturday of the month between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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— Josh Biemond

NEW CARE FARMS, Inc. Iroquois, Ontario, Canada JOSH AND RUDI BIEMOND 45 crossbred milking cows Organic and Grazing SCC average 180,000

(Above) At New Care Farms, the ideal cow gives 65 pounds of quality milk per day on native grass pastures that are managed the same way as the hay, for optimum balance of energy and nutrition. (Above, left) Josh and Rudi Biemond with their wives, parents and children getting ready to make their own brand of organic probiotic yogurt and fulfill the passion for farm to fridge good food.

Brothers Josh and Rudi Biemond “like making good food.” Very soon they will be making their own organic yogurt at Upper Canada Creamery with milk from their New Care Farms herd. Grazing and organic management have been mainstays here since 1989, and they were certified organic in 1996.

“We believe in proactive cow care and the concepts of organic farming. Udder Comfort is our natural choice.”

Udder Comfort™ yellow spray has been a big part of their fresh cow routine for 6 years.

“We apply it 2x/day for the first 4 days after calving for a positive start on lactations,” says Josh. “It’s all we use. That’s it.

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1.888.773.7153 1.613.652.9086 uddercomfort.com Call to locate a distributor near you.

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