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Well over 200 people visited the Frederic Farm Open House, at Jessup’s Falls near Plantagenet, in January, to take a look at the robots, which were installed in 2016. The 2007-built barn in the background is completely automated – with three Milkomax Tie-Stall AMS robot milkers, a Robivec Dec for feeding, an automated manure compost separator, and has computerized weather monitors to control fans and windows. The farm is owned by Luc Fredette. (Story inside) Vetter photo

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(CpTpp). “Soy Canada strongly appreciates the commitment and perseverance of the Canadian government toward the historic achievement of a positive outcome of the landmark CPTPP negotiations,” said Soy Canada Chair Mark Huston. “The elimination of all import tariffs on soy products as well as the comprehensive framework of rights and obligations applicable to the use of technical measures will provide invaluable support to Soy Canada’s target of a doubling of production to 13-million tonnes by 2027,” he said. Soy Canada’s release stated that Canadian soybean production continued its rapid growth in 2017, expanding by 18 per cent and reaching a historic high of 7.7-million tonnes. Soybeans already constitute a major crop option for farmers in Ontario, Manitoba and Quebec. “The absence of Canadian participation in the landmark CPTPP would have constituted a serious impairment to the growth and competitiveness of this country’s rapidly expanding soybean sector and jeopardized the futures of farm families, workers and communities across the nation,” said Ron Davidson, Soy Canada’s Executive Director. “Not only is Asia already the largest export destination for Canadian soybeans, increased sales to CPTPP countries are crucial to the continued growth of the sector,” added Davidson. In 2016, Canadian soybean exports were valued at $2.8-billion. Of this amount, $432-million (600,000 tonnes or 12 per cent of total exports) was shipped to CPTPP countries. Soy Canada predicts the elimination of import tariffs in Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam will improve the competitiveness of soybean and soybean product exports. In addition, soybean meal is a major component of livestock rations and the CPTPP includes significant enhancements in access to

member country markets for Canadian meat products. In Guelph, Grain Farmers of Ontario said it was celebrating Canada’s successful CPTPP inclusion, which GFO saidstrengthens invaluable ties with international trade partners and provides great opportunity for Ontario’s grain farmers. GFO congratulated Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Minister of Agriculture Lawrence MacAulay,

Minister of International Trade François-Philippe Champagne, and Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Canada’s successful negotiations to be included in the CPTPP. GFO also congratulated the negotiation team on its significant effort which achieved this agreement. The new trade deal is with 11 countries (Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand,

Peru, Singapore and Vietnam) and it gives the agriculture sector in Canada new opportunities for trade and exports. According to the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA), 90 per cent of Canadian farmers rely on trade as part of their business. “It is extremely important that the Canadian government supports the needs of agriculture. Canada remains one of the top five

exporters in the agriculture sector. Ensuring Canadian inclusion in global trade agreements allows our members, and grain farmers across the country, to maintain a level playing field and help be a driving force for global standards,” said GFO Chair Mark Brock. “We are thrilled that our leaders were able to bring all issues to resolution and ensure Canada was part of this important agreement.” A point made by Brock is

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that Canada’s inclusion in the CPTPP provides a unique competitive opportunity because the United States pulled out of the negotiations in January 2017. “With the signing of CPTPP, Canada’s efforts should now be directed to signing a similar agreement with China, given the importance the China market has for the Canadian grains and oilseeds industry,” said Barry Senft, CEO of GFO. Continued on page 12

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Minister MacAulay addresses Canada /U.S. trade relations at Nashville convention by Kalynn Sawyer Helmer AgriNews Staff Writer ASHVILLE – THE HoNourAbLE MINISTEr LAwrENcE MAcAuLAy, AgrIcuLTurE ANd AgrIFood cANAdA, TrAVELLEd To NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, FroM JAN. 5 To 8, For THE AMErIcAN FArM burEAu FEdErATIoN’S ANNuAL coNVENTIoN. wHILE THErE, HE

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cANAdA-uNITEd STATES TrAdE. The Jan. 8, press release from Ottawa recapped the visit as follows: “Canada and the United States share deeply integrated economies and enjoy the largest bilateral trade and investment relationship in the world. As negotiations on a modernized North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) continue to progress, the Government of Canada is working hard to strengthen the Canada-U.S. trade relationship and create new opportunities for producers and food processors on both sides of the border. As part of these efforts, Minister MacAulay travelled to Nashville, Tenn., where he delivered a keynote address to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) annual convention. Minister MacAulay reiterated the importance of NAFTA as an engine of growth and prosperity for Canada, the United States and Mexico. While in Nashville, Minister MacAulay participated in a roundtable with key U.S. agricultural producer and business groups to discuss opportunities for cooperation, hosted a breakfast for all State Farm Bureau Presidents, met with Zippy Duvall, President of the AFBF, with Kevin Paap, Minnesota State Farm Bureau President, and with Jai Templeton, Commissioner of Agriculture for Tennessee, to discuss bilateral trade opportunities. He also met with AFBF Young Farmers and Ranchers.” MacAulay’s keynote address, as recorded and published on the Government of Canada’s website, covered three key topics; growing trade and

Canada/U.S. economies, the importance of NAFTA and building on North American common interests. Farmers in North America, despite geographical difference, share a common goal. MacAulay aimed to demonstrate the commonality of North American farmers in his speech and insist that when farmers work together, everyone benefitted. “When farmers get together – as we are today – we understand each other and we can relate to each other. So my message to you here in Nashville this morning is this: The Government of Canada is committed to working with you to strengthen the Canada-U.S. relationship – for the good of our people, our businesses and our economies.” Of those trade relations, NAFTA goes into its sixth round of discussions. The language for NAFTA thus far from Canada and a number of U.S. and Mexican parties is “do no harm.” MacAuley continued with this rhetoric yet left room for improvement in the deal. “NAFTA needs to be updated – just like that old tractor in the shed. But we want that old tractor running even better than before, and long into the future. We don’t want to break it. NAFTA has been improved a dozen times over the past quarter century. And just like any long-term partnership, it needs to evolve and deepen. We want to make a good thing even better.” MacAulay’s address insisted on the importance of trade between Canada and the U.S. He cited statistics in which the removal of NAFTA could cause a $100billion USD drop within six years and could jeopardize 50,000 jobs. “The bottom line is this: if we grow our trade relationship, we will grow our economies… together. And we certainly have it in our collective power to do that. But we need to ensure that this trading relationship remains healthy – which means, of mutual benefit. After all, mutual benefit is the very essence of trade. It always has been. Trade is about people. It’s about creating growth, jobs, spurring innovation and ultimately, prosperity for families and communities,” said MacAulay.

During Minister MacAulay’s travels and work on trade relations, one message seemed to be abundantly clear throughout his words. “The closer we work together – the more competitive we become around the world. And that helps us all.

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Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lawrence MacAulay travelled to Nashville, Tennessee, from Jan. 5 to 8, for the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual convention and spoke to hundreds of audience members to promote U.S. and Canada trade relations. In his speech, MacAulay highlighted the importance of agricultural trade between the two nations as the backbone of the rural economy in both countries.

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One potato, two potato‌ It’s the issue that just won’t go away‌ where to relocate the decaying Ottawa Civic Hospital complex, preferably without impinging on the venerable Central Experimental Farm directly across Carling Avenue. For awhile back in 2016, it looked like this hot potato had finally landed in a place stakeholders could handle. Following a review by the National Capital Commission, the new Civic was bounced from prime agricultural research land to Tunney`s Pasture, a highly developed sector of government offices and services. But the solution was short-lived. Determined to get its own way, the hospital administration rejected Tunney’s and, before you could say “political interventionâ€?, the project was back at the farm, this time at the site previously occupied by the demolished Sir John Carling Building, former headquarters for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Once again, it looked like the hot tater had cooled. In fact, a design plan for a new Civic where the Carling building once stood is to be presented publicly Jan. 31. But now, citing lack of transparency in the Carling site decision, a new community group has come forward to take exception to it, pushing for a public inquiry and promising to make it an election issue. The group contains several formerly prominent citizens, including a former city councillor and a former judge. That doesn’t make their input any less worthy but, speaking of “political interventionâ€?, why are they stepping forward now? It seems this horse has already left the paddock and that further interruption will only delay the Civic revival – that all concerned agree is necessary – that much longer. The hospital was led to believe the farm research plot was expendable after the previous Conservative government endorsed it without public consultation. Hospital administrators felt they’d someday see the sod turned on the opposite side of Carling, allowing them to eventually almost walk their office and operating room furnishings across the street into their new digs. But the Liberal government decided to review the plan. Cabinet ministers and Ottawa MPs obviously heard the complaints from agricultural and heritage advocates that the urban farm fields were sacred ground. When the NCC stepped up, the sigh of relief from aggies and naturalists could be heard across Ottawa. Agreeing the relief was almost tangible, Heritage Ottawa’s Leslie Maitland, obviously a clairvoyant, cautioned that “the vultures are still circling over the farm.â€? The vultures have landed. Previously developed, the Carling site is actually a good physical and psychological fit for the Civic; meanwhile, the vast balance of the Central Farm will remain pristine. Let`s call this one even.

Happy day It’s time to spread the love, show that you care, get out there and sing hallelujah! We’re not talking about Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, although the dates are close. No, we’re talking about Canada’s Agriculture Day, Feb. 13, a feel-good event sponsored by Agriculture More than Ever, a creation of Farm Credit Canada, which has partnered up to create a downtown Ottawa love-in. Ag Day is a time to don your AgProud cap, your “Farm to Live-Live to Farmâ€? T-shirt, your “I Love Canadian Foodâ€? badge‌ all available through the Agriculture More than Ever website, by the way! It’s a time to go out of your way to highlight Canadian agriculture as a “strong, innovative and diverse industry.â€? The objective is to place a big, fat smiley face on Canadian agriculture, to underscore its contribution to the country’s financial and social well-being. The big reveal comes at Ottawa’s Westin Hotel when Ag Day presents its roster of uplifting speakers. Continued on page 9

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Cashing in Are Ontario farmers complaining about a hike in 2018 Farm Business Registration fees? Of course they are! They wouldn’t be farmers if they weren’t. “What else would you expect?â€? says Emery Huszka, President of the National Farmers Union in Ontario. I’m a farmer and I complain about increased expenses. But if you want the services, you have to pay for them‌ and costs aren’t going down.â€? The services Huszka is talking about are those provided to farmers by Ontario’s three accredited general purpose lobby organizations under the FBR program. The renewal period is on now and farmers have a choice of throwing their allegiance behind the NFU, Ontario Federation of Agriculture, and Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario. The increase in FBR fees means more cash in the coffers of organizations selected for support. It’s cash very much needed to carry on existing services and add new ones, Huszka emphasizes. Jan. 1, the annual rate jumped by $30 to $225 collected by Agricorp and forwarded to the accredited groups depending on designated preference. The FBR fee will increase incrementally to $255 by 2022. To qualify for registration, $7,000 in eligible farm income must be earned annually; farmers can apply for an exemption or request a refund if they don`t want to receive the benefits of membership in an accredited association. Representing about 2,000 farm families, the French-language Union des cultivateurs francoontariens isn’t eligible for direct FBR checkoff but receives a percentage of the support allocated to the main lobby groups, the biggest of which by far is the OFA with 37,000 members. UCFO services are available to members of any accredited organiza-

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by Tom Van Dusen tion. With the most resources and deepest pockets, the OFA puts on the most elaborate recruitment campaign, flooding farm country with newspaper ads and press releases. Among the troops singing OFA praises is Winchester farmer and activist Jackie KellyPemberton, elected for the first time to the board at last fall’s annual meeting. “OFA is committed to a grassroots approach to farm policy, programs and to our rural communities,� Pemberton says. “Every new and renewing membership helps us dedicate more resources to achieving better farming and rural opportunities.� Among the benefits of OFA membership, she explains, is access to directors and dedicated Member Service Representatives available to work directly on issues, along with exclusive access to 13 partnering companies offering discounts and promotions through the OFA Benefit Program. “A membership means you’ve committed to our mission of Farms and Food Forever,� Pemberton observes, adding members help the OFA champion farmers’ interests through government relations, farm policy recommendations, research, lobby efforts, community representation and media relations. OFA Vice-President Peggy Brekveld picks up the narrative, noting the upcoming provincial election will this year drive much of the group’s advocacy as well as several long- and short-term projects. Continued on page 9

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Two years ago, 2118356 Ontario Inc., a corporation acting for Ottawa developer Richcraft Homes, received permission from the City to move the historic two-storey red barn on Hazeldean Rd. Richcraft planned to build a mixed-use development, including a strip of big box stores. The barn, known locally as the Bradley-Craig barn, is one of very few remaining remnants of the rich agricultural history of the area, and heritage advocates opposed its removal when Richcraft proposed it. This is just what opponents to the rezoning of the agricultural land between Kanata and Stittsville had long feared—not just losing old barns and buildings, but the continuous loss of flat, fertile, well-drained farmland, due to seemingly unfettered development. That argument has been waged for decades, and evidence of how development takes priority over food and nature can be seen close to every Canadian city set in agricultural areas. The Hazeldean Craig property was first purchased by developers in 2006. It was one of the few remaining chunks of farmland squeezed between Kanata and Stittsville and totalled about 674 hectares (1,665 acres). That alarmed both her-

itage and farmland advocates, but the loss of that good farmland to big box stores, strip malls, pavement and tract housing, has now been going on for decades. When the Ottawa Senators hockey team first proposed building its arena west of Kanata, in the late 1980s, farmland advocates at that time protested. This reporter spoke to one such advocate in 1990, who said that if that arena was allowed to go ahead, all the surrounding land would be taken up by development. That was the reason he opposed it, even though he farmed in another part of Ontario. At that time, the agricultural land that would end up rezoned was many more thousands of acres. Now that land, which had been perfect for crops, pastures and rural homesteads, is mostly covered by asphalt, buildings, and monoculture lawns. The heritage barn and

the few acres it sits on are now an anomaly, and even though it was no longer a farm as such, it was a beautiful site where nature and history met. It was also in Richcraft’s way. On Jan. 26, 2016, it was the City’s planning committee which overruled the builtheritage subcommittee’s recommendation that the barn stay where it is, in other words, the planning committee sided with a developer – again. At that time, the Ottawa Citizen reported that over a dozen public speakers failed to sway committee members who voted 7-2 in favour of allowing Richcraft to move the barn. So the City of Ottawa gave permission for it to be disassembled, moved, and reconstructed at Saunders Farm, a farm tourism attraction further west in Munster. Although many residents and advocates with Heritage continued on page 6

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Historic Barn Continued from page 5 Ottawa did not want the barn removed at all, when the plan to move it arose, one sentiment at the time was that at least the barn, a classic building and solid structure, would be saved from destruction. However, now the City is taking Richcraft to court, alleging the builder has neglected the 145-year-old structure and not made necessary repairs. The permit to move the barn expired on Sun., Jan. 28. It is still standing and heritage advocates say it has not been kept up. Nearby residents fear it will just become derelict and eventually be torn down. “The City of Ottawa confirms that a charge under the Ontario Building Code Act is currently before the Ontario Court of Justice (Provincial Offences Court) against the defendant 2118356 Ontario Inc.,” said Stuart Huxley, Senior Legal Counsel for the City of Ottawa, in an email. “The charge alleges that the corporate defendant failed to obey a Property Standards Order dated March 10, 2017, in relation to the property located at 590 Hazeldean Road. This property was designated by City of Ottawa By-law 2010-247 (the Bradley-Craig Farmstead) to be of cultural heritage value

or interest. The Property Standards Order, issued by a Property Standards Officer with By-law & Regulatory Services, required the owner to maintain minimum standards of repair of the structures that are subject the heritage designation. The charge alleges that that Order has not been complied with.” Huxley also said, “As this property is subject to the Ontario Heritage Act, the prosecution is seeking compliance to preserve the heritage provisions under both the Property Standards Bylaw, which provides for standards under which heritage properties must be maintained, and the Act.” Failure to maintain heritage buildings, thus allowing them to fall into such a state of disrepair that they must be torn down, has been an ongoing problem in Ottawa and other jurisdictions. A property standards order filed by the City last spring against this property was not followed, and a charge was issued under the Ontario Building Code Act. The next court date is Feb. 22. One of the problems with enforcing property standards orders is that fines levied are paltry compared to costs of repair. However, the City does have the right to make the repairs and then charge costs to the property owners

www.agrinews.ca who neglected their buildings. But that solution is rarely enforced, further upsetting communities who oppose big development, particularly increased development creeping into rural areas or historic neighbourhoods. The City of Ottawa bylaw states, “A person who is convicted of an offence is liable to a fine pursuant to the Building Code Act of not more than $25,000 for a first offence and to a fine of not more than $50,000 for a subsequent offence. If a corporation is convicted of an offence, the maximum penalty that may be imposed upon the corporation is $50,000 for a first offence and $100,000 for a subsequent offence.” It can be argued that even the maximum fine of $100,000 is small, considering what is at stake for Richcraft. The fine would cost less than moving and reassembling the structure, and most developers do not concern themselves with public opinion about such matters. To add insult to injury, the arena that started the urban migration west of Kanata is now expected to sit empty. It is likely a new arena will eventually be built elsewhere in the city—closer to downtown, like farmland advocates suggested in the first place.

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Airfoil Specialist. “The end result is a more efficient blade that not only moves air faster, but actually reduces operating cost by 15 per cent.” Leaders in new airfoil designs for HVLS fans, Sun-North Systems focuses on improving velocities, volumes, and energy efficiency to provide the maximum amount of air, moving at the highest speeds, while consuming the least amount of energy. The Altra-Air HVLS Fan was first manufactured in 2003 and has evolved multiple times since. The Altra-Air Sailfin is available for purchase Feb. 1, 2018. Sun-North Systems Ltd. is the leading international manufacturer of natural ventilation systems and have designed, manufactured and installed their systems under very diverse climate conditions – from dairy barns above the Arctic Circle to the arid conditions of the Middle East and the moderates of Russia, China, Australia and North America. For more information, visit the website at www.sunnorth.com or contact Sun-North Systems, Sales & Marketing Manager Dean Wood at deanwood@sunnorth.com; 92 Railway Street, Seaforth, Ont., (Canada) N0K 1W0 or call (519) 527-2470.

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Ag photographer Patty Jones inducted into Ag Hall of Fame by Kalynn Sawyer Helmer AgriNews Staff Writer ALGARY – Renowned AGRiCuLtuRAL photoGRApheR pAttY Jones wAs one of the thRee women induCted into the CAnAdiAn AGRiCuLtuRAL hALL of fAme (CAhf) in novembeR 2017. the CAhf, known foR theiR ReCoGnition of infLuentiAL peopLe in the CAnAdiAn AGRiCuLtuRAL industRY, mAde An inspiRinG stAtement bY induCtinG thRee women in 2017, the fiRst women in 50 YeARs. Jones grew up in the Eastern Townships of Quebec on a Holstein dairy farm. As a young girl, she liked being on the farm with the cows and she joined her local 4-H club. There she learned to love working with the calves and also realized her love of photography. “I used to photograph every cat that walked the place, and dogs, cows, whatever was around,” said Jones. She later went to school at Sheridan College for photographic arts to hone her skills. When completed she reached out to Bob Miller. At the time, Miller was a Canadian farming in the United States and one of the main livestock photographers. Jones reached out to Miller and they were fortunate to learn that Canadian-based photographer Jim Rose was looking to retire. It was 45 years ago this Spring that Miller bought out Rose and brought Jones on board - opening the door to her future as a Hall of Famer. “Bob was a really good mentor for a young person to be working with. He was really good because if you made a mistake he would talk about it and ask if you learned from it and that was it. We didn’t go over it again. He was a great guy to be in business with,” said Jones. She worked with Miller in the office for a few years before photographing out. Over those 45 years, Jones’ biggest highlight is the extensive travelling for her photographic efforts. “I got to travel to South America, the Ukraine, the U.K., Italy, Spain and probably some I’m forgetting. And I was living with the people. If you want to get to know a country, live with the

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people,” said Jones. “I also got to spread the good word about Canadian genetics while I was there.” As a different stream of the typical agricultural job, Jones’ work helps to promote and advertise a cow’s features. “I illustrate the cow’s best possible attributes,” she said. “Every cow is not perfect but if you can make her best things stand out for breeding genetics, the sale of both semen and embryos and young stock or older stock it is a good advertising tool. A picture is worth a thousand words.” Jones, who is 67, has no intentions of slowing down as long as she loves her work. “Why give it up if you like it,” she said. The same goes for her thoughts on the future of agriculture. “The agricultural industry is a backbone [to our society]. Agriculture is number one as far as I’m concerned because we’ve got to eat. If we get to eat our own stuff even better rather than having to import a lot of things. We’ve got the land base, just people sometimes have to realize food costs money to make and there’s a lot that goes into it to make food. For my role, it’s mainly to help advertise some of the things we sell. I photograph cows, cows eat forages and forages come from the guys who sell feed, you know it all works together.” Within that system women have a growing part to play now and in the future. Jones explained that farming is no longer about being physically strong but being mentally strong. “There are a lot of different hats you wear as a farmer. You have to be with it. I find both men and women but women maybe especially, have that ability to sort out some of those things. And honestly, if she needs muscle she'll hire it,” said Jones. She continued that it is her belief that women’s roles in the future of agriculture are as leaders. Her advice to get there, not only for women, is to learn the business side of things. “Everybody needs to get some type of business training. It doesn’t matter if it’s just learning to balance your own chequebook, you need to know how to work a dollar so that it is the least of your problems when it comes down to running things.” Jones also highly recommends finding good mentors.

She explained that her mentors taught her a lot, specifically when she was starting out. Knowledgeable people, “they don’t just spout off information but they will if you ask them and you’re sincere about it. They will talk to you.” Jones was nominated for her induction by Semex after years of a good professional relationship. She, much like her inductee counterparts, had no idea she was to be inducted and only found out when Semex CEO and friend Paul Larmer called to give her the good news. The whole evening was great and Jones said she had about 20 of her friends and colleagues to celebrate with. “It was really neat that they came out for me to help me celebrate and we just had a really great time,” she said. Jones, whose agricultural role may not be a traditional one, can be thought of as an inspiration to the young people hoping to follow a similarly untraditional path. “You have to find your niche market, that or get really good at what you do and just do the very best job that you can. No matter what you do, don’t just skate through life, embrace it everyday,” concluded Jones.

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Recently, van Koppen has been working on an 80 x 200 ft. riding barn for CV Performance Horses. The structure (photo below) will be one of the wider riding arenas of its kind in the area. The structure will offer riders significant

room to enjoy their activities. “Joey, has come through on his word with the whole project. He has had fantastic customer service with quick responses to any questions we had. He has a fast group of builders, and a very clean, tidy crew. We will for sure use him in the future for other projects and recommend him to others,” said CV Performance Horses owner Crystal Vogel. Van Koppen values customer service and quality. A lot of his business comes from word of mouth and a community of his clients who recommend his work. He and his five-man crew work swiftly and offer quality Winkler products. Van Koppen’s Winkler Structures buildings are designed with snow loads and high winds using a cross braced Purlin system

which offers a lot of wind strength. For products that We Can Contracting does not provide (such as Steel I Beam legs), van Koppen uses local owners like Dundas Machine and Welding in Winchester. Van Koppen has worked from Owen Sound, Sharbot Lake to Quebec, not to mention the many projects in Eastern Ontario. We Can Contracting specializes specifically in fabric structures and offers professional service with a personal touch. Dan Schuler used We Can Contracting for his Heifer barn in Chesterville and said, “When [Joey] started the project, he stuck with it until the end and the timeline was really important. He was also quick to address any issues that came up. I would definitely consider him again for another project.”

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Construction workforce pressures increase across Canada as activity levels off

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While slow and uneven construction job growth is anticipated this decade as construction activity levels off, the notable provincial exceptions are B.C.’s Lower Mainland and Ontario’s Central and Eastern regions, where rising project demands have outpaced the available local workforce. “Despite slower employment growth in most provinces, recruitment pressures will intensify with the estimated retirement of up to 21 per cent of Canada’s construction workforce this decade,” said Bill Ferreira, Executive Director of BuildForce Canada. “Simply put, the industry must remain focused on recruitment, training, and mentoring efforts to prevent a potential skills and capacity gap over the next 10 years.” BuildForce Canada’s 2018–2027 Construction and Maintenance Looking Forward forecast shows construction activity is expected to soften in most provincial markets due to the aging population and weaker demand for Canadian natural resources. Despite this trend, the workforce is estimated to rise by approximately 22,000 workers by the end of the decade, as modest gains in nonresidential job growth outpace small declines in residential construction. Public infrastructure modernization and growing demand for residential renovation and heavy industrial maintenance activity should help sustain industry employment over the decade. Major transportation, utility and other infrastructure projects are expected to nudge non-residential employment up a further three per cent, or 18,400 workers to a near-term peak in 2020. That growth is concentrated in Ontario and British Columbia, driven by major nuclear refurbishment, LNG (liquefied natural gas), energy, and transportation infrastructure projects. Steady job growth relat-

Happy day Continued from page 4 You won’t hear a complaint from any of them. This isn’t the time for that! There’s plenty of time to outline the latest problems during the usual lineup of winter and spring regional commodity and general farm meetings. No, this is the time to put the best collective foot for-

ed to anticipated increases in demand for commercial and institutional building construction will prevail in most provinces. While slower population growth may lead to lower demand for new housing construction, any declines should be offset mainly by rising renovation and maintenance activity. BuildForce Canada’s forecast also shows several common themes across most provinces. Commodity price uncertainty and changing global demands translate into resource development project delays and cancellations across Canada. As a result, engineering construction employment is expected to decline by four per cent this decade, partly offset by planned investments in infrastructure modernization. Major public transportation and other infrastructure projects add to employment opportunities across most provinces, boosted by federal and provincial infrastructure investments. Maintenance work (heavy industrial and non-residential buildings) is on a steady, but moderate increase this decade, with higher demands expected this year in Alberta and New Brunswick. “To meet labour requirements and counter rising retirements, as many as 277,000 new construction workers will be needed this decade,” added Ferreira. “With increasing competition for a shrinking pool of young people, it will be necessary to step up recruitment efforts to attract greater numbers of new Canadians, women, and Indigenous people to Canada’s construction workforce.” Highlights of BuildForce Canada’s 2018–2027 Construction and Maintenance Looking Forward forecast can be found for each province at www.constructionforecasts.ca. BuildForce Canada is a national industry-led organization that represents all sectors of Canada’s construction industry. Its mandate is to provide accurate and timely labour market data and analysis, as well as programs and initiatives to help manage workforce requirements and build the capacity and the capability of Canada’s construction and maintenance workforce.

ward, to speak to the theme: “The Future of Agriculture is Bright.” Among those on the podium doing just that will be cheery producers, processors, politicians, the FCC, and even Bob McDonald, host of CBC’s Quirks and Quarks. Bottom line: The concept is a good one. It all started several years ago with an AG More than Ever web pres-

Cashing in Continued from page 4 Among ongoing priorities are the Producing Prosperity in Ontario through proper investments campaign, a review of agriculture exemptions under the Employment Standards Act, monitoring implications of the minimum wage hike and impact of proposed federal tax changes to private corporations, feedback on evaluation of the wildlife compensation program and the soil health strategy, and working with partners on the draft Canada-Ontario Domestic Action Plan for phosphorus reduction. Pitted against the powerhouse OFA, the CFFO and NFU concentrate on carving out and retaining niche representation markets. As CFFO President Clarence Nywening observes, it`s not a competition and the three organizations often piggyback off each other in making the case for Ontario agriculture. It’s all in the name, Nywening says, with the CFFO applying Christian principles to its work,

ence and swag sold at farm gatherings. It has morphed into the annual Ottawa conference where participants get to break away from the routine mid-winter blues that accompany farming and bask in the warmth of a hall full of ag keeners with a positive outlook and bright ideas for the future. All together now: “We’re Ag proud.” Hip, hip, hurrah!

an approach that appeals to close to 4,000 members. While it isn’t growing, FBR enrolment for CFFO is holding its own in recent years which the president sees as a victory in an era of steady depletion of Ontario farmers. Nywening explains the Christian element as a calling to serve as stewards of all created things, to have dominion over them and to protect them: “We take this call to care for creation seriously. We recognize that if we care for the land, animals and waterways that have been given to us, they in turn will provide in abundance for generations to come.” Agreeing that the three accredited groups can and do work together on certain issues, Huszka hopes his organization will reach 2,000 in FBR memberships this year. He portrays the union as the leanest of the three groups, doing the most with the least in advocating such showcase issues as preserving the family farm. To Huszka, accredited group representation – preferably by the NFU – is well worth the money.

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Letter Citizen Groups forced to seek a “Judicial Review� to protect communities The Editor: In a province in which the government and industry are expected to put “safety� as a top priority, Save The Nation and Concerned Citizens of North Stormont are joining forces with two other southern Ontario wind opposition groups to compel the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) to enforce its own guidelines, meant to protect human health from excessive industrial wind turbine noise. An application for Judicial Review was filed against the MOECC in the Divisional Court in Toronto on January 23, 2018, by legal counsel, Toronto lawyer Eric Gillespie. The Ontario “minimum� setback distance between an industrial wind turbine and a non-participating “noise receptor� (the home of someone who has not leased their land for turbines/infrastructure, in government terms) is 550 metres, centre of turbine to centre of residence, which is also recommended for those who have leased their land for compensation. The setback requirements are meant to address the noise impacts of wind turbine generators on the people living nearby. To receive approval to build an industrial wind power project, promoters must submit noise assessments as proof that turbines will comply with noise limits. Noise assessments are produced using “computer modelling�, which unfortunately does not seem to fully reflect the reality once projects are built. According to documents from 2006-2014 provided to Wind Concerns Ontario under Freedom of Information, the government received well over 3,100 formal reports of

excessive noise and vibration. Most of the complainants are still awaiting investigation, years later. It seems that residents of rural Ontario, living in proximity to Industrial Wind Projects are “collateral damageâ€? in the whole rush to “unregulatedâ€? renewables, under Ontario’s 2009 Green Energy Act. The MOECC has admitted previous guidelines resulted in underestimates of the noise at nearby homes. On May 1, 2016, following a yearlong study, the government adopted more stringent noise regulations by imposing a two-decibel penalty on “modelled noiseâ€? to reflect the “statistical errorsâ€? in the model and “lack of ground absorptivenessâ€?(as experienced following ice rain or when the ground is frozen). Changes were made to protect human health and in an effort to limit the amount of noise any residence should have to tolerate. At the same time, the government exempted LRP1 projects from the new rules by letting companies opt whether to follow the revised guidelines or not, effectively choosing the interests of multi-national corporations over protection from excessive noise. None of the approved LRP1 proponents elected to follow the new regulations. LRP1 (Large Renewable Procurement, Phase 1) projects include Eastern Fields Project in St-Bernardin (The Nation Municipality and Champlain Township), Nation Rise Wind Farm in the Finch, Crysler and Berwick area (North Stormont Township), Otter Creek Wind Farm near Wallaceburg (Chatham-Kent), Strong Breeze Wind Power Project in Dutton-Dunwich

Correction The news release that appeared in the January issue of AgriNews, page 20, “Public invited: natural hazard mapping for Taggert landfill siteâ€? was incorrectly quoted. No reference to the Taggert landfill site should have been made. The areas mentioned in the article were specific to “the Devine Creek from the Forced Road and Rockdale Road intersection to the Russland Road and Rockdale intersection; Marshall Seguin Creek from the intersection of Devine Road and Rockdale Road to Rockdale Road at Highway 417; and Nelson Charlebois Creek from the Trim Road and Giroux Street intersection to the Prescott and Russell Trail on Frank Kenny Road.â€? However, as a reminder, South Nation Conservation invites local residents to attend the public open house to view and comment on new natural hazard maps for their area within the City of Ottawa. The open house will take place on Thurs., Feb. 8, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at École ĂŠlĂŠmentaire catholique Saint-Guillaume in Vars.

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concern. By allowing the construction of any LRP1 project according to outdated noise guidelines, the MOECC would deny protection of health and well-being for thousands of Ontario residents, sentencing them to live with unreasonable noise, 24 hours a day for the next 20 years. We strongly feel that this is unacceptable and that the MOECC must be held to account. We don’t take this action lightly! Margaret Benke, Chairperson, Concerned Citizens of North Stormont Julie Leroux, President, Save the Nation Society

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Warren Schneckenberger, Eastern Valley Director for OSCIA the news and views from OSCIA regularly, the field crop report, member training in governance, etc., new gate signs available, banners available, and many events. The Provincial Forage Masters Competition will return in 2018. A previous winner of the OSCIA Soil Health Graduate Scholarship and a previous Soil Champion will both address membership at the OSCIA AGM. The AGM is Feb. 14, the second day of the two-day OSCIA conference in London.

Members are encouraged to submit resolutions and reminded that they must be in the form of a resolution. “We’re a grassroots organization,� said Schneckenberger. “We all have gripes, so put them forward. They get taken seriously.� He also reminded members about the Eastern Ontario Crop Conference

on Feb. 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. See www.ontariosoilcrop.org for more information on events. This year’s GSCIA executive is composed of President Duncan Ferguson, Past-President Mark Fraser, and Secretary-Treasurer Tracy Myers.

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TPP talks Continued from page 2 In Winnipeg, Cereals Canada also publicly thanked Trudeau, MacAuley, and Champagne for their announcement. The Cereals Canada release stated that the organization views this agreement as a necessary development for agriculture. “This agreement is the best opportunity available to improve export competitiveness, growth and diversification for the Canadian cereals sector,â€? said Cereals Canada President Cam Dahl. The release said, “An improved trade environment will allow Canadian farmers and exporters to benefit from stronger access. This includes reduced tariffs and a more predictable trading environment. TPP-11 countries already account for roughly 20 per cent of Canada’s wheat exports. As a result of this agreement, Cereals Canada expects to see additional growth in existing markets like Japan, as well as development in emerging customers throughout all of Asia (e.g., Vietnam).â€? Dahl stated, “Cereals Canada views CPTPP as Canada’s best option to unlock immediate gains and new opportunities for trade into the Asia-Pacific region. Several countries

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have already expressed interest in joining the CPTPP. The prospects for continued expansion are substantial, and will allow Canadian farmers and exporters to be first in line to serve the needs of the fast-growing Asia-Pacific region.� The agreement is to be formally signed by national leaders in March of this year, and is expected to be ratified this spring. Out west, the Canadian Canola Growers Association had a similar reaction. “This is excellent news for canola farmers,� said Jack Froese, President of CCGA and a farmer from Manitoba, in a media release. “The CPTPP provides a platform to diversify canola exports and expand our trade within the growing Asia-Pacific region,� says Rick White, CEO of CCGA. “It will help to solidify Canada’s position in the region and put Canada on a level playing field with competitors, such as Australia, who have bilateral trade agreements in place with key CPTPP members.� The CCGA release stated, “Collectively, the member nations of the CPTPP imported more than $2-billion of Canadian canola seed, oil and meal in 2016. Japan remained the most important market, purchasing $1.2-billion of canola seed. A study commis-

sioned by the Canola Council of Canada found that when tariffs are fully eliminated in Japan and Vietnam, exports of Canadian canola oil and meal could increase by up to $780-million per year. Processing more canola in Canada means economic growth for the domestic economy, more jobs for Canadians and growth opportunities for farmers.� In Canada, canola farmers export nearly 90 per cent of what they grow. CCGA has long advocated for a successful conclusion to the CPTPP. Not everyone is happy about the deal, however. For one thing, after having been much touted and discussed in earlier rounds of talks, this deal seems to have snuck up on the general public. Labour unions are uniting in protest over the announcement, saying the move directly contradicts the government’s claim that it is standing up for Canadian workers. “The way this new deal was suddenly announced, without any consultation or transparency, is undemocratic and flies in the face of the government’s claims that it is standing up for workers in trade negotiations,� said Canadian Labour Congress President Hassan Yussuff. Yussuff recalled widespread opposition to the

TPP in cross-Canada consultations in 2016. “Everywhere the government went, Canadians were clear that they opposed the deal because it would cost Canadian jobs and harm Canadian industries,� he said. “It’s clear that none of those issues have been resolved. This deal won’t just undermine Canadian workers in its own right, but will undermine any possibility of a progressive strategy on NAFTA or any other trade deals,� he added. The CLC highlighted some of the problems felt by Canada’s unions since Canada first joined TPP

negotiations in 2012. In its media release, the CLC said Chapter 12 of the TPP gives corporations the ability to bring employees to Canada en masse, without any requirement that they be paid fairly; it allows employers to transfer skilled trades and technical employees to Canada with no requirement that they attempt to hire within Canada first; the deal’s labour provisions have no teeth and provide no guarantees that basic workers’ rights will be protected or that workers will be able to exercise their rights to form a union and to engage in

collective bargaining; the deal will mean massive job losses in Canada’s auto sector because it eliminates any incentive to manufacture vehicles in Canada and increases the incentive to source auto parts from lowwage non-TPP nations. No side deal can improve Canada’s auto exports to Japan; and it will undermine efforts to combat climate change. The objections of most interest to rural or agricultural communities, and in fact to all Canadian communities, is the investorstate dispute mechanisms. Continued on page 13

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TPP talks continued from page 12 These allow corporations to challenge environmental regulations, human rights and buy-local programs. As far as one of the biggest sticking points for farmers is the potential effect on the Canadian dairy industry. Yussuff says it isn’t clear yet whether the new deal will protect the Canadian dairy market, but he says 250-million litres of milk, and the production jobs that come from that, are at risk annually. MacAulay and Champagne said in their official government statement that the CPTPP will help grow the Canadian economy, including the middle class, and deliver prosperity to rural communities across the country. They state the agreement will provide new market access opportunities for a wide range of Canadian products, including meat, grains, pulses, maple syrup, wines and spirits, seafood and agri-food products. The Canadian government’s goal, they state, is for Canadian food exports to reach $75-billion annually. But they do not mention dairy.

The AgriNews February, 2018 Page 13 “The Government of Canada is committed to negotiating trade deals that benefit Canadians and help grow our middle class. This deal will expand our market access and allow Canadian farmers and food processors to seize key opportunities around the world,” said their release. Dairy Farmers of Canada, however, does not see it that way. In a media release, DFC said the revised CPTPP agreement includes the market access concessions originally agreed to in October 2015, but that was when the U. S., the world’s largest economy, was still a part of the deal. The DFC release asks, “Although the loss of the U.S. represents a loss of approximately 60 per cent of the original TPP market GDP, the original concessions to our domestic dairy market remain. How is this in the best interests of Canadians?” The release continued, “While some sectors may see the recent CPTPP developments as a positive, it is a somber day for the 221,000 Canadians that depend on the dairy sector for their livelihood. On the one hand, the Canadian government has repeatedly stated that it

wants a vibrant, strong, and growing dairy sector that creates jobs and fosters investments; on the other hand, it continues to carve out pieces of our domestic dairy market, first through CETA, and now through the CPTPP," said Pierre Lampron, DFC President. “The government must understand that in continuing to make these concessions,

they are putting the Canadian dairy sector in jeopardy. Today’s announcement also comes in the middle of the renegotiation of NAFTA, another vehicle that threatens to weaken the Canadian dairy industry. The Government must realize that there is a cumulative effect to these carve outs, which cannot be understated. It is critical that

the government understand that when it comes to the renegotiation of NAFTA, they must not give up any more on the backs of the hundreds of thousands of farmers and workers in the Canadian dairy sector. “Our message to the Canadian government as it is negotiating NAFTA is simple: no more concessions – enough is enough, they can-

not continue to carve out portions of the dairy sector. The dairy sector is present in a majority of the ridings across this country. DFC is very interested in seeing how elected officials will explain these concessions to the dairy community, and to the hundreds of thousands of workers who depend upon this community for their livelihood.”

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your featured local food, with a country diner feel and space to relax and enjoy a meal or a beverage. • Enhanced entrance ways, upgraded signage, and improved traffic flow, making it easier to enjoy the entire show. • Featured speakers and special events. Check the program online for a detailed schedule, including a

Kemptville College Alumni event. • Grand Opening Tues., March 13, at 11 a.m., in the main lobby. Back by popular demand, the show offers a family comfort zone, coat check services, a souvenir store, and the collectible toy tractor sale presented by the Vintage Iron & Traditions of Eastern Ontario. The Championship Seed, Feed and Forage Show Awards will be held Wed., March 14, at 1 p.m. in Hall A and the Prestigious Pedigreed Seed Auction, benefitting the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), on Thurs., March 15, at noon in Booth 2730. The Ottawa Valley Farm Show continues to offer free parking and Wifi, compliments of OVSGA. Discounted admission prices are available for online ticket purchases. Visit the website at www.ottawafarmshow.com for more information.

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Richards lives on the family farm near Dresden where he farms with his father, his uncle and his cousin. Together they share equipment and resources in order to manage over 2,000 acres growing and processing tomatoes, sugar beets,

Mark Richards corn, so beans, and wheat. The Richards have been using no-till in soybeans and wheat for over 20 years, while planting cover crops in conjunction with their vegetable production. Having no-tilled successfully in non-specialty crop rotations, tomatoes and sugar beets, the Richards were motivated to experiment further. In 2010, they

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began to experiment with strip-tillage in corn and sugar beets. In 2013, the Richards purchased an Orthman 1tRipR. Later a Montag cart was purchased to apply fertilizer with the striptiller. They now are committed to a strip-tillage system in corn and sugar beets. Their approach to strip-tilling includes a “never till�

section between the striptill rows to improve soil structure by alleviating traffic compaction issues, and to use more cover crops in the rotation. As for tomato strip-tilling, the Richards used their experience from other crops, keeping in mind the need for clean, well-tilled strips to plant into. To achieve this, some alterations were made to the strip-till units including replacing rolling baskets with a culti-packer to form the strip and eliminate soil lumps, and adding a system to apply pre-plant incorporated herbicides. Banded nutrient application was adopted in 2017 after fabricating changes to a striptiller. The machine was built using a BluJet Tracker hitch, Yetter fertilizer openers, a 6-row Orthman 1tRipR and a Valmar 3255 air system. The cost of tillage was also a motivator to alter their practices as Richards finds the cost of a two-pass strip-tillage substantially

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they are starting to see more stable and structured soils, their crop yields are at or above county averages, and diesel fuel consumption and hours on machinery have both been reduced by about one-third. He continues to look for ways to further decrease tractor hours and fuel consumption and maintenance. IFAO will be celebrating Richards’s successes and innovation at the 2018 IFAO Conference, Feb. 2728 at the Best Western Lamplighter Inn in London.

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First 4-H STEM Club in county adds up to fun and learning for participants by Dianne Pinder-Moss AgriNews Contributor ANARK COUNTY – SChOOL eNded

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“I just like the chemistry behind it – how things explode and erupt,â€? she says with a smile. At a nearby table, Meaghan Sim-Parker enthusiastically discusses the findings of a project she did growing crystals. The two are taking part in a Science Fair, the 4-H Achievement Day for Lanark County’s first STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Club. According to Melissa Renaud who, along with her sister Victoria Williamson, served as leaders, the focus of the club was “problem solving, thinking up ideas and creating experiments that can relate back to 4-H in one way or another.â€? Among the topics of discussion were animal science, plant science, weather and food science. Since 4-H is all about learning by

doing, one of the activities saw members make “mock stomachs� in plastic bags. “With different liquids and a piece of bread, members had to decide which solution would break down the bread (starch) the fastest,� Renaud explained. In addition, “We made clouds in jars, submerged eggs in different solutions. And members had to predict what would happen to the egg – change shape, colour, dissolve the shell, etc.� Likewise, during the twice-monthly meetings

which started in September, mini cakes were created using basic ingredients. What made this different from a typical cooking class is that each cake was missing an ingredient so members could learn how different ingredients react during the baking process. As well, there was a gardening-themed meeting with seed saving and garlic planting being among the subjects addressed. The first STEM club attracted seven members ranging in age from nine to 15. Several such as Sim-

Parker were first-time members to 4-H. The 11year-old has future aspirations to become an engineer so her interest was piqued as soon as she heard about the club. “I have loved it ever since,� she stated at the Science Fair in Carleton Place on Dec. 19. “You get to learn about mathematics and engineering. Most clubs are about animal arts.� For Robbie Creswell who is also a first-timer to 4-H, the club has lived up Continued on page 17

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Lanark STEM Continued from page 16 to its billing. “It sounded fun and enjoyable,� remarked the 12 year old whose Science Fair submission on “Plant Power� explored whether a potato, banana, apple or a lemon could power a clock. “I like science. It is very interesting.� Also a relative newcomer to the 4-H program in Lanark County, Kate van Campen joined the STEM Club because “it seemed like a great opportunity to learn something other than what I would normally learn in school.� While van Campen chose “How Computers Add� as the choice for her Science Fair project, Juniper Lalonde Cutler opted for a subject that’s always been a source of interest – “Finding Viscosity�. Viscosity is the measure of a fluid’s resistance to flow with the 15year-old using a viscometer to measure four liquids – olive oil, soda, vinegar and molasses. Her hypothesis was that the viscosity of molasses would be the highest of those fluids tested and “that ended up being true.�

The AgriNews February, 2018 Page 17 Tandra Drew centred her project around something dear to her heart – her dog Taro. She set out to determine whether the 12-yearold Golden Retriever was “academically intelligent.� “I know that my dog is really smart but I wanted to see if she could really attend school,� she said. Based on the testing done, Taro has the smarts to be in the classroom. “She would be able to join a first grade class,� the 11 year old concluded in her project. The findings were not always what had been expected. Van Campen can attest to that as she found that the computer used a binary number system with logic gates to make the adders. “I was kind of expecting it just to be a program,� she said. “It was very cool to find this out.� “Animals and How An Electric Fence Works� was the focus of Matthew Healey for his project. Constructing his own electric fence model, which was capable of generating a shock, the 10 year old intends to use the knowledge he gained to make a fence at home “to keep the

raccoons away from my garden.� Based on their comments, all those who participated in the STEM Club enjoyed the experience. Dowdall didn’t hesitate in saying that “I would take it again.� The favourite part of the club, noted Lalonde Cutler, was “meeting other people who had like minds.� For Sylvia and Mark van Campen, who were among family members and friends in attendance at the Science

Fair, the club has been nothing but a positive experience for their daughter Kate. “This group has been such a great group,� Sylvia remarked. “They encourage and inspire her.� Mark agreed, adding that another benefit of the club is that it generates interest in science and engineering. “I noticed that most of the kids in the group are girls, which is pretty amazing,� he mentioned.

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As part of his Science Fair project “Plant Power,� STEM Club member Robbie Creswell demonstrates how a potato can act like a battery in powering a clock.

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Juniper Lalonde Cutler measures the viscosity of olive oil as she explains her project, “Finding Viscosity�, at the Dec. 19 Science Fair for the STEM Club held at the Carleton Place Arena.

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EOWC elections and priorities for 2018

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INGSTON – The eaSTerN ONTarIO WardeNS’ CauCuS (eOWC), aT ITS aNNual INauGural meeTING held IN mId-JaNuary IN KINGSTON, eleCTed WardeN rObIN JONeS aS The 2018 ChaIr aNd WardeN JeNNIfer murphy aS The 2018 VICe-ChaIr. Robin Jones is the Warden of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, and the Mayor of the Village of Westport. Jennifer Murphy is the Warden of the County of Renfrew, and Mayor of the Township of Bonnechere Valley. The role of the Chair and Vice-Chair, elected on an annual basis, is to provide the main point of focus and contact for the Caucus and ensure that the established key priorities move forward. Chair Jones, elected as the EOWC’s first female chair since its incorporation in 2008, stated, “I am honoured to chair the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus in 2018, alongside my colleagues, and to advocate for this year’s priorities in support of the 750,000 property taxpayers across rural Eastern Ontario.â€? “As we are aware, 2018 is a critical year for both the Province of Ontario and the municipal sector, with elections scheduled for both levels of government. That being said, the EOWC has restructured its focus and made its priorities very clear, and intends to send a loud and clear message to its partners at Queen’s Park.â€? Two priorities were established for the Caucus in 2018: 1. Building the EORN Cellular and Public Safety Broadband Network: The EOWC will continue to support the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) on its $299-million business case to the provincial and federal governments, which would close the many cellular network gaps, boost mobile broadband service across Eastern Ontario, and increase public safety for residents and first responders during emergencies. 2. Implementing the Eastern Ontario Economic Development Strategy: The EOWC will continue to support the Eastern Ontario Leadership Council (EOLC) in its ongoing implementation of the recommendations outlined in the Regional Economic Development Strategy – the first regional plan of its kind across Ontario. By helping securing financial support from the Province, the strategy’s implementation would address Eastern Ontario’s future economic development needs, being a) workforce development and deployment, b) technology integration and innovation, and c) integrated, intelligent transportation systems. “For this critical election year, the EOWC has kept its focus simple and identified the two most important projects for Eastern Ontario. The rest of the year – and specifically the next few months – will be spent on advocating at the provincial and federal government levels for multi-stakeholder solutions to these proposals,â€? explained EOWC Chair Jones. “As always, the EOWC and its partners have done the necessary research before submitting their proposals. Not only is the cellular and public safety broadband network project essential for businesses and economic development, it would absolutely increase public safety for our residents and our first responders – such as police, fire and paramedics – during emergencies,â€? stated Vice-Chair Murphy. Warden Ian McLeod of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry added in the release, “The main objective of the EOWC continues to be advocating for positive change, improving service delivery, removing financial burdens, and encouraging growth and economic development opportunities for all residents within our region.â€?  Less than 10 days after its annual inaugural meeting and the adoption of its two major priorities, the EOWC spent three days in key meetings with Provincial officials during the 2018 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference in Toronto. Led by 2018 Chair Jones and Vice-Chair Murphy, the 13-member EOWC met with Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, various Cabinet Ministers, the Ontario PC Party and the Ontario NDP Party to emphasize the importance of the Province’s partnership in helping achieve and implement the two most important projects for rural Eastern Ontario this year 1. Building the EORN Cellular and Public

Safety Broadband Network and 2. Implementing the Eastern Ontario Economic Development Strategy. “The EOWC made its voice heard – loud and clear – and our message was straightforward and united: let’s work together to make Eastern Ontario an even greater place to live and work, and a model for all of Ontario,â€? noted Warden François St-Amour, of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell, in the ROMA news release.

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From left, Vice-Chair Jennifer Murphy, Past Chair Robert Quaiff and Chair Robin Jones are pictured at the EOWC January meeting in Kingston. Courtesy photo

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manure tends to be high. “Test first,� said Guindon. Some signs of mineral deficiency include poor or yellowed crops, and many farmers may attribute poor growth to low nitrogen, but there are other causes, including bad rooting, anaerobic soil, compacted soil or sulphur deficiency. Their symptoms all look similar. Nitrogen can leach away through sandy soils and some crops like corn need substantial amounts. “I think there’s a lot less leaching than people think,� Guindon said. “So it’s not always nitrogen deficiency.� He suggested testing for sulphur, then if needed, using sulphur-coated or polymer-coated urea. Sulphur used to be released by acid rain, but isn’t now, and crops such as corn, wheat and alfalfa will respond to enhancement of soil by sulphur. Low potassium may also be a culprit. Guindon said sometimes adding a low

level of potassium can do a lot more good than extra nitrogen. “Potassium is very important. You can add 50 pounds of potash, which costs about $11, and gain 40 bushels.� Regarding zinc and manganese, he said lime applications can induce deficiency of those two minerals. If using glyphosate it may be better to spray and kill weeds first, then return to apply lime when there is more foliage, rather than a second spray of glyphosate. In wheat, the lack of boron can cause ergot, but Guindon cautioned, “Boron needs care. Never apply it as a starter.� Copper deficiency is often seen where ditch banks have been moved or in low organic soils. In some cases, a problem may not be a mineral deficiency but abundance. For example, high aluminum will tie up phosphorous. Corn needs potassium,

phosphorous, nitrogen, sulphur, zinc and manganese present in suitable amounts. Guindon also mentioned that the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association offers 10 per cent discounts at five testing laboratories: SGS, A&L, Honeyland, Exova and Stratford labs.

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The 1st Vice-President of the Stormont County 4-H Association, Jennifer Waldroff, provided the opening remarks in which she stated, “The 4-H program in Stormont is very strong. We had 17 clubs completed by 61 members, [and] 18 Cloverbud members� for 2017. Waldroff introduced the executive committee and

then the Region 2 Volunteer Support Coordinator, Cam Crogie, from 4-H Ontario. Crogie expressed his pleasure to be present at the Stormont 4-H banquet, as well as recognizing the importance of volunteers in making the program successful, “I would like to thank all of our volunteers and leaders, without these people, this 4-H program wouldn’t exist.� Following these introductions, attendees were led in the singing of O Canada, and the 4-H Pledge. All 17 clubs that were completed last year were individually called to the front of the hall, and leaders were given the opportunity to describe the highlights of their club in 2017. The largest clubs were the Stormont Dairy Club, the Cloverbuds and the Sports Club. Stormont 4-H also boasted three new clubs for the 2017 year, the Chicken Club, Cake Decorating Club

“Freaky Frosters� and the Rabbit Club. The Plowing Club gained experience this year practising in the field of one of the club leaders, Cynthia Daoust’s farm. Daoust remarked that the club is looking for more land to be used as practice space next year. Following the recognition of the clubs, the Livestock Awards were presented. These awards had previously been presented at this year’s Fair, but were being reannounced so the winners could be formally recognized. Winners were: Grand Champion Dairy Show Person – Cassidy Smith; Reserve Grand Champion Dairy Show Person – Jasmine Uhr; Inter-Breed Champion Dairy Calf – Jasmine Uhr; Inter-Breed Reserve Champion Dairy Calf – Aimee VanLoon; Grand Champion Aryshire Calf – Patrick Daoust; Grand Champion Holstein Calf – Jasmine Uhr; Reserve Grand Champion Holstein Calf – Nadia Uhr; Grand Champion Jersey Calf – Aimee VanLoon; Champion Beef Show Person – Terry Ennis; Reserve Champion Beef Continued on page 21

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Lillian Flegg was presented the AgriNews Award during the Stormont 4-H banquet on Sat., Jan. 20. The award is presented to the ‘news reporter of the year’. Pictured are Lillian, and AgriNews contributor Michelle O’Donohue. Courtesy photo

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Stormont 4-H Continued from page 20 Show Person – Alex Stone; Champion Beef Heifer – Aimee VanLoon and Reserve Champion Beef Heifer – Terry Ennis. Livestock Awards were followed by the Volunteer Awards recognizing volunteers who had achieved milestone seals for years of volunteer service with 4-H. Volunteer Barbara-Ann Glaude was recognized with her 25-year Volunteer Seal. After recognition of the volunteers, the Membership Awards were presented to children who had reached milestones for the number of project seals they completed in 2017. This was followed by the presentation of the County Awards; 4-H members were given the opportunity to apply for these awards, and the winners were announced

The AgriNews February, 2018 Page 21 on banquet night. Winners were: Jamieson Campbell Trophy - Lillian Flegg; AgriNews Award - Lillian Flegg; Finch Feed and Seed Award - Lillian Flegg, Jasmine Uhr, Janine Spichtig and Cassidy Smith; F.C. Eligh Trophy - Adelia Bretzler; Peter Manley Trophy - Bobby Robinson; National Bank of Canada Award - Oliver Bretzler; Royal Bank of Canada Award - Terry Ennis; Bank of Montreal Award - Cassidy Smith; Ontario Plowmen’s Association Award - Patrick Daoust; Cedar Brae Women’s Institute Life Skills Award Janine Spichtig; Stormont Federation of Agriculture Award - Dougie Robinson, Alexandra Bretzler and Mariah Auger; 2015 Queen of the Furrow Dream Believe Achieve Award - Courtney Courville; 2015 IPM & Rural Expo Community

Involvement Award Haleigh-Jo tePlate; Jennifer Waldroff Spirit Award Aimee VanLoon; Stormont 4-H Bursary Award - Jeremy Chevalley; Go for the Gold Lillian Flegg, Alexandra Bretzler, Oliver Bretzler, Alec McDonald and Lachlan McDonald. Following the presentation of these awards, several 4-H members and leaders were given the opportunity to provide brief presentations and reports on 4-H activities completed throughout the year, including events not encompassed in one club. During her closing remarks, Waldroff stated, “Thank you to all our sponsors and donors for their generosity, and continued support. Thank you to you, the parents, the volunteers, leaders, and community members for all you do for the 4-H program in Stormont County. Congratulations to all the winners.”

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Barbara-Ann Glaude was recognized at this year’s Stormont County 4-H Banquet for her 25 years of volunteer service with 4H. Cam Crogie of 4-H Ontario presented the award.

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er monitors to control fans and windows. Fredette has been very pleased with the outcome. He was quoted in a Milkomax video from December 2017, as saying, “I never delivered so much milk!� He confirmed that opinion at the open house, saying the average production went up to 2.5 to 3kg per cow, with 165 to 170 days lactation, which he described as “very good production.� The robots have made his life, and the lives of his brother, nephew, wife and children, much easier. “We milked three times a day for 18 years,� he said. “Now we have more free time and a better quality of life.� Besides increased production, he said that herd health and comfort has improved. “We can keep the cows longer.� He also said that the rou-

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Frederic Farm near Jessup’s Falls hosted an open barn on Jan. 11, where the farm’s robots were showcased. Here, owner Luc Fredette and his son Mathis are happy about the many visitors. Vetter photo

tine sameness of the robot milker seemed to make a difference to the cows. “They are milked the same way every time,� he said. This regularity has also prevented problems associated with hiring students, which the farm used to do. He said they no longer need to start at the beginning with each new student employee. The farm milks 110 cows and has about 250 cattle altogether. It is situated in a pretty setting near the confluence of the South Nation River and Ottawa River.

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Roxborough Agricultural Society holds AGM, welcomes new executive by Kalynn Sawyer Helmer AgriNews Staff Writer VONMORE – ThE ROxbOROugh AgRiculTuRAl SOciETy hEld ThEiR ANNu-

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2017 ANd lAST yEAR’S AgM MiNuTES. Neil Robinson stepped down from his term as president to welcome Jim MacIntyre who will be serving for the next two years. MacIntyre addressed the members and said, “Thank you to all the volunteers and helpers who have kept things going for the past 157 years and hopefully we can keep going for that many more.” MacIntyre, who served as president in 1995 and has been with the society for 33 years, was also awarded a 25year service award for his work as a director. Others recognized at the AGM were Bryce Robinson who received a service award for 25 years as a director and Charyl McLaughlin who was

given a service diploma for her dedication to the society. McLaughlin, who works at RBC, has helped the society team up with RBC. Members of the Cornwall branch were helping to serve lunch and were present for the donation of $1,000 as part of the 2018 Team RBC Grant program. McLaughlin said she intends to try and do five more applications for the same grant throughout the year. During the meeting, MacIntyre announced the Fair dates have been set for July 20, 21 and 22. Also on the agenda is a breakfast planned for April 21. Due to troubles with attendance at continued on page 24

25 years of service

Bryce Robinson (right) was awarded one of the two service awards presented by Past President Neil Robinson at the Roxborough Agricultural Society AGM on Jan. 27 in Avonmore. Bryce was recognized for 25 years of service as a director with the society.

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Another 25-year recognition

Past President Neil Robinson presents the 2018 President Jim MacIntyre (right) with the service award for his role as a director with the Roxborough Agricultural Society for the past 25 years. MacIntyre is serving as president for the second time.

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Roxborough Ag Society Continued from page 23 Oktoberfest in recent years, MacIntyre said they would be ending on the high note of last year and instead try a fish fry scheduled for Aug. 19. Like many agricultural societies, Roxborough is looking to attract more young people to join and volunteer as directors. In the executive for 2018, 1st Vice-President Shayla Fraser and 2nd VicePresident Molly McDonald are leading the way for younger members. McDonald who volunteers with the education and entertainment portions said, “Entertainment is a big part of [attracting young people].

Depending on what entertainment you have coming, that can up attendance.” Fraser, who has been running the Fair hall for the last couple of years, said she has been trying new ways to get young people involved. “Last year we tried doing a digital [home craft] section for the teens,” she explained. Despite not being a huge success, Fraser intends to try again and hopes for more participation. The digital section includes making Youtube videos and incorporating social media projects to engage young people in activities that are current. Overall, for a successful 2018, the society can only hope for nice weather and participation from their community.

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Shipping snag brings call for shorter seaway season by Tom Van Dusen AgriNews Staff Writer ORNWALL – The eNviRONmeNTAL gROup “S Ave The R iveR� iS CALLiNg fOR A ShORTeR S T. LAWReNCe SeAWAy Ship-

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“We’ve always felt the Seaway pushes the season,� said Lee Willbanks, Clayton, N.Y.-based Upper St. Lawrence Riverkeeper with Save the River, noting that when a ship gets caught in ice, it puts crews, first responders and general workers at risk as well as causing environmental concerns. The risk is even greater with weather becoming more variable. A 650-foot bulk carrier transporting soybeans to Montreal, the Federal Biscay held four other ships in queue as it remained immobile for five days. At one point, Willbanks said, consideration was given to using salt or deicing chemicals to help dislodge the Federal Biscay which could have caused environmental

damage. In the end, tugboats and pressurized steam got the job done. While Willbanks complained of lack of communication surrounding the incident, Seaway officials countered that four media advisories were issued while the Federal Biscay was stuck and more updates would have been provided if necessary. The Federal Biscay incident was one of few to mar a highly successful 2017 season for the Seaway. Officially, all traffic was supposed to be through the system by its formal closing Dec. 31; the Federal Biscay was one of the stragglers. Meanwhile, total 2017 cargo moved reached 38million metric tons, up about nine per cent compared to 2016. Terence Bowles, President and CEO of Cornwall-based of St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, said the impressive gains experienced in 2017 underscore the system’s value as a “vital trade gateway.� He added new business is being attracted through marketing and incentive programs totalling close to $3-million. Bowles’ U.S. colleague, Craig Middlebrook, Deputy

Administrator of the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, said increased demand to move both traditional and newer cargoes is having positive implications on maritime-related employment. An acceleration of Ontario and Prairie grain shipments figured prominently in last year’s impressive finish, as well as substantial transport of iron ore – 7.4-million metric tons – in response to higher prices for that commodity. Movements of

potash and petcoke for domestic steelmaking were also up; bulk shipments of road salt, stone, gypsum and coke topped nine-million tons, up 12 per cent, while general cargo reached 3.2-million tons, up 28 per cent. Individual ports also reported positive news, with Port of Windsor experiencing a 10 per cent gain, many of the materials coming through destined for local construction and manufacturing. Canola and soybeans were up, as were other grains.

sion about shortening the shipping season and a formalized plan in case a freighter gets hung up in winter conditions. Environmentalists, responders and crews should have seats at the table. “We can’t continue just collecting tolls, pushing ships through the Seaway, without thinking about all the costs that may accrue.� The subject is sure to come up at Save the River’s 29th annual Winter Conference set for Clayton, Feb. 3.

As of the close of last season, Port of Johnstown was headed for record road salt shipments. More than half a million tons had passed through, easily surpassing the port’s fiveyear average, said General Manager Robert Dalley. “Transporting salt from Ontario mines by ship via the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence helps to keep the cost of this product lower for municipalities and taxpayers,� Dalley observed. All well and good, but Willbanks wants a discus-

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Stormont Agricultural Society ready for 2018 by Michelle O’Donohue AgriNews Contributor INCH – THe STormoNT AgrICulTurAl SoCIeTy (SAS) Held THeIr ANNuAl geNerAl meeTINg oN SAT., JAN. 20, AT THe SouTH NATIoN CoNServATIoN oFFICe IN FINCH. In addition to several administrative items of business, and a potluck lunch, the members present voted on their officers and directors for 2018, and presented the SAS Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) Meritorious Service Award. The Service Award was presented to Judy Mac Gillvray by SAS President David Zummach. He read out a list of her time spent volunteering with the Stormont Fair. He noted she began her volunteer tenure in 1978 with the Parade Committee, and since that time has contributed her volunteer efforts to Domestic Manufacturing (80-87), Culinary Arts (88-91), Light Horse (92-93) and most recently, Heavy Horse (04-15). Zummach added that Mac Gillvray “has been very active within our Fair. We’ve seen the proof as you can hear by this great number of years and [has] put in a lot of volunteer hours for us.” Discussions were then held regarding SAS officer and director positions for 2018. No changes were made from the 2017 year to either group. Officers are: President, David Zummach; 1st Vice-President, Morris Dusomos; 2nd Vice-President, Jeff Waldroff; and Secretary/Treasurer, Barbara-Ann Glaude. Directors include Henry tePlate, Todd Prieur, Grant Ducolon, Elmer Stewart, Dave MacDonald, Barbara-Ann Zummach, Candice Rutley, Janice McElheran, Michel Glaude, Sandra Donnelly, Gloria Cronier and Alyssa Waldroff. Past President is Richard Neville. Zummach is returning for his third year as SAS President. When asked if he needed time to consider returning to the post due to the large time commitment, he answered, “It’s a time commitment, but it’s fun. It’s community involvement, it’s returning things back to the community, it’s being involved within your community, sharing your experiences, and learning at the same time… nobody is ever too old to learn new things.” He concluded, “It wasn’t a hard decision to stay and work with a great group of people.” The next general meeting for the SAS will be Mon., Feb. 26, at the Newington Fire Department at 8 p.m.

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There was no change to the officer positions for the Stormont Agricultural Society for 2018.Pictured from left are Jeff Waldroff – 2nd Vice-President, David Zummach – President, Barbara-Ann Glaude – Secretary/Treasurer and Morris Dusomos – 1st Vice-President.

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Eco Farm Days returns as two-day conference about organic management

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eCO fARm dAys 2018, COmiNg tO CORNWALL, ONt., feb. 24 ANd 25. The theme this year is one simple word – Adaptation. In the context of agriculture, however, that single word conjures up a great many different issues facing farmers. Some ideas to be explored at Eco Farm Days are: How can farmers adapt to a changing climate?; how do plant nutrient needs change over time?; breeding new plant varieties for your farm; exploring better ways to feed your animals; and more. Keynote presenters this year are Mary-Howell and Klaas Martens, who farm about 1,400 acres of organic grains and vegetables, and own Lakeview Organic gRAm fOR

Grains seed and feed mill in the Finger Lakes region of New York (www.lakevieworganicgrain.com). “The Martens’ long-term vision for an agriculture that can adapt to future challenges is grounded in decades of practical experience running a farm and meeting the daily needs of their feed mill customers,� said Rob Wallbridge, Organic Specialist at Thompsons Ltd. “There are few people with the depth of knowledge and breadth of experience they possess.� Apart from their keynote presentation, Mary-Howell will give a presentation on Feed Quality, while Klaas will present on Crop Fertility and Reduced Tillage. Other Eco Farm Days presentations will cover topics such as climate change, supporting native pollinators and honey bees, soil nutrient management, plant breeding systems, garlic production, moveable greenhouse

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There will also be an extensive trade show with a range of exhibitors with goods and services relevant to organic and organiccurious farmers. Another way in which Eco Farm Days is adapting

is to continue to add more content to the conference spread over two days instead of just one. “We received so many great workshop ideas from past participants that one day just isn’t enough,â€? said one of the volunteer organizers, Colin Lundy. “The other suggestion often made is to provide more in-depth material. So, we are allowing more time for certain sessions on Saturday as well as offering two separate, full-day workshops on Sunday.â€? One of these will be a “polyculture livestockâ€? workshop delivered by Suzanne Nelson Karreman and veterinarian Dr. Hubert Karreman of Reverence Farms. The Karremans run seven species of livestock, including dairy, on 400 acres, plus a farm-to-plate cafĂŠ, in North Carolina (www.reverencefarmscafe.com). The other workshop features local talent, Zach Loeks of Kula Permaculture Farm, giving

a course based on his new book, The Permaculture Market Garden: A Visual Guide to a Profitable Whole-Systems Farm Business. (on Instagram and Facebook @zachloeks). To bridge the two days of conference material, and to add a social element to Eco Farm Days, there will be a dinner reception on Feb. 24 at the popular Cornwall restaurant, Schnitzel’s, and in partnership with Transition Cornwall+ and All Things Food. This will include a screening of the justreleased documentary, Modified, by award-winning food blogger and cooking show host, Aube Giroux, about how our relationship to food is changing as genetic engineering becomes more prevalent in our food system (www.modifiedthefilm.com). Giroux will be present at the screening and will lead a discussion about issues raised in the

film. There is separate registration for Saturday and Sunday sessions, with a discount for those registering for both days. Eco Farm Days 2018 will take place at the Ramada Inn, 805 Brookdale Ave, in Cornwall, where overnight rooms can be booked by conference attendees. As usual, an organic and mostly locally-sourced lunch is included in the registration fees for both days. The dinner and film screening for Saturday night also has separate registration and is limited to 50 people due to limited space at Schnitzel’s. For more details and additional information on registration, visit www.ecofarmday.ca; or email ecofarmday@cog.ca; or call 613-487-2257. Developments can also be followed on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cogoso chapter and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ecofarmday.

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Empire Construction offers new structure

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The new Pembina Gable Style frames are designed to be the strongest in the industry. The flexible design offers an outside straight leg up to 30 ft. high. The base of the tapered frames varies from 16 to 30 inches, with the depth of

Renfrew beef farmers briefed on wolf hunting ban by Tom Van Deusen AgriNews Contributor ENFREW – It’s oFFIcIal. WIth REvIsIoNs IN thE coNstItutIoN, thE RENFREW couNty cattlEmEN’s assocIatIoN has coNFIRmEd Its NEW moNIkER “RENFREW couNty bEEF� as oF thE aNNual mEEtINg hEld IN cobdEN, JaN. 18. Some 30 area producers who attended the meeting even got a little gift to celebrate the moment, a mini flashlight to hang off their keychains proclaiming: “Renfrew county beef – a steak in your future.� The meeting lasted more than three hours as participants waded through a stack of business, everything from approving a positive treasurer’s report and discussing resolutions, to selecting delegates to attend the Beef Farmers of Ontario annual meeting in Toronto, Feb. 21-22; those delegates are: Gerald Rollins, Kurtis Black, Dawson Crozier, Sean Richards, Adrian Straathof, David Campbell and Bob Dobson. BFO Provincial Director Craig Mclaughlin gave a rundown on the organization’s latest programs and services; a show of hands indicated the vast majority of participants support a proposed $1.50 increase in the BFO per-head checkoff – raising it to $5.50 – which will come to the floor in February. Much of the meeting was taken over by Advisory Councillor Rollins with a detailed presentation on the provincial Algonquin Wolf Recovery Strategy – as posted to the environmental bill of rights – and how it might impact livestock producers. Rollins indicated he had no luck in trying to get a representative from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry to explain the program to the annual meeting. Since he attended stakeholder sessions on behalf of BFO, Rollins took on the task; noting that the strategy is open to public comment, he said more meetings on the controversial topic are coming up. The crux of the recovery effort is that a hunting and trapping ban has been imposed on what’s known as the crossbreed Algonquin wolf, plus other species of coyotes and wolves, in 40 townships surrounding three provincial parks; the newly protected areas are on top of bans previously introduced in and around Algonquin Park. Despite the ban, farmers are still permitted to kill or harass coyotes and wolves if there’s imminent risk to people, livestock or other domestic animals. Previously, coyotes and wolves could be hunted and trapped as a nuisance without constituting a specific threat. As Rollins described it, BFO is concerned about economic consequences to producers as conflicts with wildlife continue to present serious problems. In the 2015 fiscal year, 830 of 900 cattle reported killed or injured was due to coyotes or wolves, resulting in more than $1-million in compensation payments to beef farmers alone. With those numbers in hand, why would the provincial government want to protect the guilty predators, wondered Renfrew President David Mcgonegal, making it clear he’ll deal promptly with any critter invading his operation. The protective measures, BFO maintains, eliminate the right to protect one’s property as guaranteed under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, which states that a property owner who believes on reasonable grounds that wildlife is damaging his property may deter that wildlife, capture or kill it. “Eliminating this basic right is unacceptable and in contradiction to the regulator’s code of practice which encourages economic progress in developing new regulations.� BFO is also worried about “regulatory creep� regarding classification and protection of other livestock predators, as well as the potential for expanding the Algonquin wolf’s protected habitat zone. The organization maintains the ban protects a thriving coyote population for the sake of the Algonquin wolf seen by many to already enjoy a stable population. “BFO simply can’t support regulations that fail to appropriately balance public, social and economic interests of the province and the Ontario beef industry.�

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Fabrene canvas cover which comes with a 20-year prorated warranty. All structures built in the Ottawa Valley come with a five-year workmanship warranty. A glance at the Empire Construction website (empirestructures.com) shows the many styles and designs of covered structures available. They are manufactured by Pembina Valley Engineered Structures, for which Byers became a dealer over 10 years ago. Manufactured in Manitoba,

they are engineered for the harsh wind – rated for 125 m/h winds – and snow loads that Canadian winters bring. Byers says the Pembina Valley products are designed for superior strength and stability. They are 30 per cent stronger than similar models, and meet the national building code. Frames which are 28 inches deep on a 50-ft. building, for example, include a cross-bracing design that increases bracing strength by 60 per cent. Additional belowgrade cables are also a major part of what makes Pembina Valley buildings extra stable.

There are many advantages to fabric structures: they go up very quickly, let in natural light, have high ceilings for ventilation and storage, and they look attractive. These buildings are perfect for any kind of agricultural, commercial, and industrial use. If you are considering a new project for 2018, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Ed at Empire today for a free consultation and estimate, at 613-774-3340 or 613-2270984, email info@empirestructures.com, or visit the website at empirestructures.com.

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SWOPC continues its tradition of education excellence with a theme “Staying Competitive�. This year there is a very informative speaker line-up that touches all areas of swine production, a scheduled tour of the new campus swine teaching facility and OPIC will be available with lots of on-

farm labour information. Conference attendees are invited to tour the new campus swine teaching barn from noon until 2 pm the day of the conference. Dr. Paul Luimes, who was instrumental in the project, will be available to answer any questions about the new facility. At 2 p.m., the conference trade show area show opens with over 30 industry partners providing expert advice on the latest products available to the pork producers. OPIC will be in the trade show area, providing information around the laws and regulations of on-farm

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With over 25 years of experience across multiple sectors, Mr. Lefebvre is a strong leader who brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to DFC. Additionally, in his former role at the Dairy Processors Association of Canada (DPAC) as President and Chief Executive Officer, he has an in-depth understanding of Canada’s dairy sector, and the importance of Canadian dairy producers to the economy, and to the health and well-being of Canadians. “It is my great pleasure to announce that Jacques Lefebvre will be joining DFC as our new CEO. He is a proven leader and is deeply committed to our dairy sector,� said Pierre Lampron, President of DFC, in the DFC online news release. “Jacques understands all of the challenges that we are facing, and will be a champion for us. I look forward to working closely with Jacques.� Lefebvre has held senior executive positions with national member organizations, both in the business and not-for-profit sectors. “I am very excited to be joining DFC and for the opportunity to work closely with our Board of Directors, members, staff, and stakeholders, on behalf of Canadian dairy farmers,� said Lefebvre. “I welcome the opportunity to use my past experience, inside and outside of the dairy sector, to bring our industry together as we face tremendous pressure on trade and government relations issues. It is more important than ever that we work collectively to defend and promote the industry.�

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labour and the implications for producers. The trade show will be open from 2 to 4 p.m. At 4 p.m., the afternoon speaker sessions will begin with Dr. Tim Blackwell, OMAFRA Swine Specialist, speaking on “Reducing Piglet Mortality�. The Producer talk will be given by Daniel Roelands from North Middlesex, who operates along with family a 600-sows operation. Colleen Roehrig, from Conestoga Meat Packers, will present

information on the “Value of the Market Hog�. After the conference meal, Dr. Bill Moore from South West Ontario Veterinary Services will bring a brief update on what’s happening in the swine industry locally. Dr. Dale Rozeboom a Professor / Extension Specialist from the Department of Animal Science at Michigan State University is the keynote speaker and will be speaking on “Production Tips & Perspective from Michigan�.

“It’s all about keeping the producers informed and up-to-date and providing a place for industry reps to visit with their customers “ says Darren Sloan, Chair of the 2018 SWOPC Planning Committee. Sloan comments, “We are excited to offer pork producers in Southwestern Ontario an event which showcases the pork industry at the trade show and also educates by the excellent presentations we have arranged. This conference has lots to offer and

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Beyond the Bulk Tank, Take Two, draws big crowd by Kalynn Sawyer Helmer AgriNews Staff Writer LEXANDRIA – WILfRID MAjoR LtD., of NoRth LANcAstER, oNt., tEAMED up WIth tD cANADA tRust (tD BANk) to pREsENt thE sEcoND EDItIoN of BEyoND thE BuLk tANk, A pRoDucER WoRk-

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Tank would not have been possible. She was also thrilled with the success of the day and confirmed a third event would be in the works for another year. “[An event like this] takes finding very good guest speakers and finding what kind of information the producers are looking for. I am so pleased to have seen the producers interacting together and with the speakers,” said Lauzon.

Four speakers were featured throughout the day and were introduced by emcee Don Johnston of Cherry Crest Holsteins. First up was Dr. Jerome Carrier, a veterinarian and dairy technical consultant for Elanco Canada Ltd., followed by Troy Packet, Vice-President, Agricultural Services, TD Bank. Packet gave an economic update on the future of agricultural prices and the industry.

Some of his items deemed growing conditions, ending stocks and Trump policies to be the factors that drive short-term agricultural prices. On the note of policy, Packet explained, should no deal for NAFTA be made by the end of March, negotiations will be stalled for many months due to Mexico’s elections, then United States midterm elections and the Christmas

season. Packet expressed his thoughts that “the odds of getting anything done for another seven to eight months is unlikely.” That period will mean a big impact on the Canadian economy. The uncertainty could mean volatility in the markets. After lunch, Dr. Jodi Wallace spoke about calf health and Dr. Geordie Jones rounded out the event with his Goldilocks dry

cow diet to freshen cows. All of the information presented was thoroughly absorbed by attendees who may be able to take some new practices home to the farm. Full coverage of the presenations continues on the folowing pages. All information, facts and recommendations are reported from the speakers’ Jan. 24 Beyond the Bulk Tank presentations and handouts.

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Dr. Carrier talks herd efficiency at Beyond the Bulk Tank The Goldilocks diet – how Dr. Geordie Jones gets better fresh cows by Kalynn Sawyer Helmer AgriNews Staff Writer LEXANDRIA – DR. JERoME CARRIER, TEChNICAL CoNsuLTANT (DAIRy) foR ELANCo ANIMAL hEALTh AND LICENsED vETERINARIAN,

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and reproduction are reaching a biological or management limit and whether genetic selection criteria for fertility are optimized, important, and warrant valid, large-scale studies. Management to provide for high production can be compatible with good reproductive performance.” Therefore, it may not be good reproduction performance holding production back but management practices that can be optimized. Carrier’s second issue was that of having healthy cows. On the individual level Carrier said, “Health can affect days in milk, waste (immunity, healing, etc.) and reproduction. On the herd level, better health allows for the culling of the least productive cows.” Third, Carrier stressed the importance of cow comfort, of which there are four main aspects; stall surface, lunge space, bunk access and heat abatement.

The last issue holding herds back, Carrier said, was fear of waste. That waste fear can come in a number of forms. One being the waste of money on feed rations. However Carrier explained, “Highquality forage is most important and is the only way to achieve very high milk production. Or else, it is hard to balance ration for high production without hurting the rumen. The second most important point is to aim at feeding the best ration possible (especially before 150 DIM). As long as the rumen is healthy, with forages, go for high density.” Carrier continued that days in milk and production is not just a question of diet formulation. He explained a study from Spain in which 47 herds, averaging at 67 cows, were given the exact same ration. His presentation cited that average production amounted to 29 kg per

day and the variation between herds was 21 to 34 kg per day. Additionally, culling can be a good economic tool. However fear of waste can still come into play. Carrier said that while there is no magic number for culling, “There are herds losing money by culling too little and keeping too many unproductive animals.” Also, in order to decrease culling and increase longevity, farms must raise fewer heifers and ship fewer cows. That way cows who are doing poorly are culled and cows who are doing very well are kept. It is then the average cow which determines the intake of heifers. Carrier’s take-home message was “production per cow can still go up, far from potential in most cases. Production per cow has a significant impact on the profitability of the herd and costs per hectolitres are misleading.”

by Kalynn Sawyer Helmer AgriNews Staff Writer LEXANDRIA – ThE fINAL spEAkER AT ThE BEyoND ThE BuLk TANk pRoDuCER woRkshop oN wED., JAN. 24, wAs DR. GEoRDIE JoNEs. ThE wILfRID MAJoR LTD. TEAM hAD JoNEs CoME fRoM hIs hoME IN wIsCoNsIN To spEAk To ThE pRoDuCERs ABouT hIs “GoLDILoCks DIET” – A DRy Cow DIET ThAT JoNEs Is ADAMANT wILL REsuLT IN BETTER fREsh Cows. Jones had a dairy veterinary practice for 15 years in the Eastern Ontario area and then spent 10 years working as a dairy nutrition and cow comfort consultant. His vast knowledge base and experience led him to be recruited by Monsanto for three years and then he moved to become a partner in Fair Oaks Dairy Farms. Jones spent six years building and managing Fair Oaks which boasts a total of 20,000 cows. While he remains a partner in Fair Oaks, Jones has since built his own farm, Central Sands, in Wisconsin, and has taken up consulting once again. Jones began by encouraging producers to recognize that the cow has been the star of our civilization since ancient Mesopotamia. “She truly is the foundation of civilization, the foster mother of the human race,” said Jones. He continued that while the cow cares for the human race, the farmer must in return care for the cow. Which is why Jones has developed a dry cow diet to

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Improving calf health with Dr. Jodi Wallace by Kalynn Sawyer Helmer AgriNews Staff Writer LEXANDRIA – DR. JoDI WALLAcE, VEtERINARIAN At oRmstoWN VEtERINARy HospItAL AND oWNER of ANDERsoN fARms sILVERstREAm HoLstEINs, WAs A guEst spEAkER foR BEyoND tHE BuLk tANk of WED., JAN. 24. WALLAcE’s pREsENtAtIoN, “EAsy WAy to ImpRoVE cALf HEALtH, youR quALIty of LIfE AND youR Bottom LINE,�

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In her presentation, Wallace graphs diarrhea and pneumonia as the two leading causes of morbidity and mortality in young dairy cattle. Those diseases cause reduced appetite leading to reduced growth, potential health problems like lung damage, a source of infection for healthy calves and reduced animal welfare. Wallace’s powerful presentation aimed to instill a simple ideology. “If we wouldn’t put our kids at risk, we shouldn’t put our calves at risk,� she said. Her presentation focused on five steps to ensuring healthy calves: more colostrum, more milk, clean air, a lot of bedding and vaccines. The most critical step in calf health is colostrum management within the first 24 hours. Wallace could not stress that point enough. To do colostrum right, there are four key steps: Quality – colostrum show measure greater than 22 per cent on a Brix Refractometer; Quantity – should be 10 per cent of body weight (45 kg equals 4.5 litres); Rapid – needs to be delivered within zero to six hours; and Clean – less than 10,000 cfu/ml (colony-forming units per millilitre). Proper passive transfer must be achieved in order to “reduce treatment and mortality rates, improve growth rates and feed efficiency, decrease age at first calving and increased first and second lactation milk production.� Timing is especially important as the efficiency with which the colostrum is absorbed reduces from roughly 60 per cent within the first six hours, to 50 per cent at 12 hours and around 15 per cent at 24 hours.

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ft squared for groups. She continued that housing in pairs has been studied to raise less nervous cows who eat more grain at ages zero to 60 days and after weaning. They have also been shown to be smarter animals. Clean and dry bedding is a must for health and there should be plenty of straw for the calves to nest. “Calves that nest will have less respiratory disease.� Aim to allow for legs to not be visible when lying down. Lastly, vaccinations are essential, “to stimulate the immune system, prepare the immune system against infection and disease, to decrease severity of disease, to decrease the pathogen load in the environment and to improve the response to treatment,� said Wallace. By following those five steps, mortality rates from pneumonia and diarrhea can decrease drastically. On her own farm, by implementing her strategy, Wallace has not had a fatality from either of those preventable diseases. Tel: 613-932-4413 Fax: 613-932-4467

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Dr. Jones’ Goldilocks diet Continued from page 32 reduce or even eradicate problems in dry cows needing to be freshened. Jones said the problem with dry cow diets is a matter of too much or too little energy. His ideology cumulates around ration and nutrition. Jones explained that the number one problem in the dry cow period is too much energy and grain. His guidelines as provided on his presentation handout include a dry cow period of at least six weeks. Rations should be no more than 4 kg dry matter of corn silage, 3 to 4 kg dry matter of dry straw (high quality, low energy) and must be chopped short. All the grain needed will come from corn silage and push out. There should also be no sorting. In order to get to 12 kg a day, Jones recommended a highly palatable, low neutral detergent fibre (NDF) crop. If this diet fails, Jones said to lower the energy even more. For troubleshooting close-up feeding, Jones listed goals of feeding bulky forages with adequate physical effective NDF, exercise the cows, have well-bedded pack or stalls, provide adequate water quality and a bunk space of 75 cm per head. Jones concluded with some rules that will always apply. “Cow comfort is first,� he said. “Forage is king and better forage is better. Pregnancy rates mean you keep cows, and this dry cow program stops early fresh cow losses. In the end, milk quality is everything.� Jones has spoken across Canada and the United States to promote his dry cow diet. While science is still proving this hypothesis, Jones’ clients who have implemented the program have seen drastic results. If producers feel hesitant about the Goldilocks diet, Jones encourages them to look into the studies relating to the effects of the diet by Jim Drackley from the University of Illinois, who has been collecting data and research on the diet for a number of years and has so far been able to confirm long-term success for freshening cows.

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which can provide a tax reduction of up to 75 per cent on privately-owned residential land in Ontario,” added Brunet. Landowners who complete a Forest Management Plan through the Ontario Managed

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Since 2009, SNC has worked with partners like Ontario Power Generation to offer free site visits and advice to property owners interested in learning more about their woodlots. The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) has dedicated funding support since 2013 to the program to help offer grants for woodlot owners, and now the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG) have partnered with SNC to offer this popular free service to woodlot owners throughout SDG. “Through our Woodlot Advisory Service, a Forestry Technician will visit your property and suggest management options based on a preliminary site evaluation,” said Cheyene Brunet, SNC’s Forestry Technician. “The program can also assist landowners looking to learn more about their woodlot and tree identification.” The technician will provide a report including aerial photography, general tree health, species identification, potential uses, economic value, and how a landowner might improve management approaches to make it more sustainable. To be eligible for the free advisory service,

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and Agri-Food Canada. “As Canadians, we can be proud that we produce among the safest, highquality food for our country and the world,â€? MacAulay said. “Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector contributes over $110-billion to our economy and Canada’s Agriculture Day is an excellent opportunity to take stock of our success and celebrate.â€? This year’s celebration promises even more events, social media conversations and will once again feature a roster of dynamic speakers in Ottawa geared to building a better understanding and appreciation of the industry, as well as inspiring young people to consider the career opportunities in agriculture and agri-food. Bob McDonald, bestselling author and host of CBC’s Quirks and Quarks, will be one of the Ottawa event’s keynote speakers. He is able to provide meaning behind some of the more complex scientific issues we face on this planet. “The future of agriculture depends on attracting youth, so we especially want to appeal to young people who are not always aware of the wide range of career opportunities in agriculture,â€? Hill said. “It’s all about celebrating this dynamic and growing industry while engaging in fun, respectful and informative dialogue.â€? The key to successful

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SNC will host two tree pick-up days in the spring for landowners to pick up their tree and shrub orders. “Based on our orders to date, over 100,000 trees will be added to SNC’s jurisdiction in 2018,� added Brunet. All seedlings are sourced from SNC’s seed zone and are native stock to Ontario. Saplings are locally sourced from Ferguson Forest Centre, in Kemptville, Ont. “We also have tree planting subsidies available for projects with more than 1,500 trees for a windbreak or 2,000 trees for block planting on 2.5 acres of land or more.� Contact Brunet today to learn more about these subsidies at 1-877-984-2948 ext. 295, or cbrunet@nation.on.ca. Visit www.nation.on.ca/land/forestryservices/tree-planting-services to find additional details about SNC’s forestry programs and to access the 2018 Tree Order Form.

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Chesterville & District Agricultural Society holds AGM by Carolyn Thompson Goddard

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JAn. 21. President Carol Johnson reviewed the activities the society has sponsored during 2017, including the Chesterville Fair, the fall barn dance and the successful New Year’s Eve Gala. Johnson commented on the various agricultural features of the Fair, including the Youth Beef Show, the return of the Poultry Show and the Hunter Horse Show. She added that like other local fairs, Chesterville Fair reported a decrease in the number of Homecraft entries. She went on to mention the importance of the volunteers, sponsors and patrons to

the society and thanked everyone for “the phenomenal job” done by these people for the organization. The winners of the logo contest were announced with Kelsey Angel’s winning entry becoming the new logo for the Society. Destiny Wicks was in attendance with her intricately designed secondplace submission. The Society has 12 positions available for directors, a voting position for someone who must be a society member and 18 years or older. The following slate of Directors for 2018 was confirmed, including Dan Gasser, Carol Johnson Gord Johnson, Ashley Johnson, Riley Keeler, Kim Link, Deb Angel, Peter Vanderlind, Brad Johnston and Ann Vanderlind. Irene Mark, Brett Bartholomew, Carol Goddard, Ann McLean and Andrea LeClair were confirmed as Associate Directors, a non-voting position on the Board.

During the Board of Directors meeting, Carol Johnson was acclaimed President, Ashley Johnson acclaimed Vice-President, Scott McLean unanimously confirmed as Treasurer, and Nicole Lauzon is the new Homecraft and Society Secretary. President Johnson is looking forward to the coming year. “I know there are challenges, I know there are obstacles to be faced, but together there is nothing we can’t do,” she said. If people are interested in volunteering with the CDAS, they are invited to visit the website chestervillefair.com, Facebook page or contact a society member.

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The AGM of the CDAS was held on Jan. 21 and a new Board of Directors was elected. Pictured from left, in the front row, are Debbie Angel, President Carol Johnson and Vice-President Ashley Johnson; in the middle row: Ann McLean, Kim Link and Ann Vanderlind; in the back row, Riley Keeler, Gord Johnson and Peter Vanderlind; absent from the photo: Dan Gasser.

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From left, North Dundas Mayor Eric Duncan, Jim Angel, CDAS President Carol Johnson and Destiny Wicks are pictured during the Chesterville & District Agricultural Society AGM. Kelsey Angel, daughter of Jim Angel, was the first-place winner of the logo contest held by the Chesterville & District Agricultural Society. Her winning entry will be used as the new logo for the society. Thompson Goddard photo

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led to more farm employers and young people benefitting from the Agricultural Youth Green Jobs Initiative. The expanded initiative has provided youth with mean-

ingful work experiences in the agriculture and agrifood sector, while providing benefits to the environment. A win-win for all,” said MacAulay, in the release.

Since the initial launch of the Agricultural Green Jobs Initiative in April 2016, there have been 392 new jobs created nationally. This initiative follows through on the

Government of Canada’s commitment made in 2015 to help create good, wellpaying jobs and to support young Canadians as they transition into the workforce.

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OFA’s budget advice to government by Keith Currie, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture As the provincial government develops its 2018 budget, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) offers recommendations on spending and investments needed to strengthen our provincial economy and benefit all Ontarians.In OFA’s prebudget submission, we’re advising the government to shift spending by distributing economic development across Ontario. Ontario’s rural communities offer tremendous potential for the entire province and our economy. OFA believes public investment will strengthen rural communities with new economic opportunities for families. And distributing population growth can help solve current urban concerns like the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area’s (GTHA) transportation problems and soaring home prices. This year, OFA is recommending the Ontario government focus on rural Ontario in their 2018 budget. Infrastructure investments like widespread broadband, access to affordable energy with natural gas

and increased social infrastructure including schools and medical care will attract new business and new residents. OFA has developed a campaign to secure a policy of distributed economic development through prudent public investment – Producing Prosperity in Ontario. And that’s the advice we’re presenting to government. Sound investments in rural Ontario will jump-start farming and overall rural Ontario growth. This will, in turn,

ing provincial budget to address the fundamental problem rather than just applying band-aids. With the proper investments, our rural communities will relieve the strain on the GTHA housing market and offer long-term economic growth. OFA strongly recommends the Ontario government work with municipalities across rural Ontario to develop and adopt a cost-

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Keynote speaker is Clayton Robins, Executive Director, Manitoba 4-H Council Inc., and a former researcher for Ag Canada. His topics include “A Systems Approach to Grazing” and “Energy-dense Forages: A Canadian Opportunity”. Other presenters include:

Experience”, Mike Swidersky from the Grey Dufferin Community Pasture– “Tips on grazing management– how he has improved forage and beef production on the Community Pasture”, and sheep producer and 2017 Mapleseed Sheep Pasture Award recipient, Markus Wand, as well as the 2018 Mapleseed Beef Pasture Award recipient (TBA). who will share information about their operations, as well as participate in the producer panel at the end of the program. For more information on sponsorship/trade show opportunities, or to register, contact Ontario Forage Council, Patricia Ellingwood, Executive Assistant, at 519-986-1484 or 1-877-892-8663, or email support@ontarioforagecouncil.com.

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