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itself was actually running $1.9-million in the black. Speaking to the club a day after a protest reiterated Kemptville’s demand for a facilitator, Derks said a private school and an American school are among those that have spoken with the task force. That’s in addition to Algonquin College and St. Lawrence College — most often reported as being interested in connection with the involvement of Brad Duguid, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities. Derks also took pains to tell The Record that — especially in the context of an election campaign — the task force is non-partisan. “We carry no political stripe ‌ I want to work

with whoever’s in power.� While Derks wasn’t sure what an election process would have on the group’s ongoing efforts, he agreed it might slow things down for the duration of a campaign. He was also very careful not to criticize the one-year extension for only students in the trades, calling the move “a first step.� Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Warden Eric Duncan in a speech to a business audience in Morewood the following day similarly called it “a step in the right direction� but rued the idea of a future Kemptville College — without the agriculture.

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OMAF trailblazer Phyllis MacMaster retires June 27 By Sandy Burns AgriNews Contributor

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becoming the first female agricultural representative for the Halton region in 1984. In October, 1991, she moved to Winchester to serve as ag rep for Dundas County. MacMaster, 60, grew up on Donaster Farms, north of Alexandria in Glengarry County. The farm has been in the family since its inception in 1906. Today, her brother, Hughie, runs the 449-acre farm, milking 35 dairy cows and growing corn and soybeans for cash crop, and feed for the dairy herd. Her sister and other three brothers also all work in agriculture and still live in the region. When she finished high school, MacMaster decided to attend Guelph University. “I had gone there on a 4H conference, and I knew it was an agricultural school. I started out in family and consumer studies, because at that time, my guidance counsellor told me that girls don’t go into agriculture,� she laughed. “After I gradu-

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Editorial The obvious choice Who better than Pat Remillard to take on the thankless job of interim director of Kemptville Campus, replacing Dr. Claude Naud whose retirement became effective at the end of May? It’s “interim”, not because the University of Guelph is looking for somebody else on a permanent basis, but because Remillard will be the last person in that position, at least under the auspices of U of G. Citing cost cutting, the university decided to close its Kemptville and Alfred satellite campuses by about this time next year. Community groups are working feverishly at both locations to secure new leases on life under new management for the beloved colleges. Dr. Renee Bergeron will remain in place at Alfred for the coming year, forming a tag team with Remillard, the first time the two schools have been directed simultaneously by women. About four years ago, Bergeron ran both campuses for a period of time. Remillard is the obvious choice to step into the breach at Kemptville. She has an extensive background in administration and has held senior administrative posts at the college for more than a decade. She was Naud’s right-hand woman and served in that capacity for Bergeron during her temporary stint as Kemptville director. As Kemptville College Foundation president Mac Johnston stated in calling Remillard an “excellent choice”, she’s a professional administrator who knows the campus and all the main players. That’s exactly what’s needed coming down the final stretch. There’s no time to break in a candidate from the outside… and who would want to serve the sentence other than someone already in place. A bonus, Johnston said, is that Remillard is well aware of challenges faced by the Kemptville College Renewal Task Force now trying to come up with new uses and new funding partners. A double bonus is that she supports those efforts. In announcing the appointment, Ontario Agriculture College Dean Dr. Rob Gordon cited Remillard’s strong leadership and her dedication to the campus and the region it serves. Her background will ensure continued seamless delivery through 2014-15 of second-year equine and agriculture programs, as well as one-year trades courses.

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by Tom VanDusen landowners. McRae has some unkind words to say about traditional parties taking turns in “slowly choking the life out of my province.” Most recently, Dalton McGuinty’s Liberals have left Ontario on its deathbed, he maintains. Now, the political doctors gather around and only the Libertarian can see there’s a “massive parasite swelling and writhing within the patient’s abdomen” that must be removed. The other parties dismiss the Libertarian as “unlearned and demented.” “I don’t ever remember ever looking at an election ballot and feeling hope and excitement in any of the options presented to me.” In S-D-SG, McRae is up against PC Party powerhouse MPP Jim McDonell, a former South Glengarry mayor who was raised on a local farm. He was first elected to the legislature in 2011. Also running in the riding are John Earle for the Liberals and the NDP’s Elaine MacDonald. With a limited campaign budget, the Libertarian says he won’t put out much in the way of lawn signs or buy much advertising. He believes his main opportunity will come during all-candidates debates. McRae is right in sync with Ontario Libertarian Leader Allen Small, a candidate in MarkhamUnionville, who observes: “One group of voters shouldn’t have the power to coerce another group of voters into paying for their pet projects or programs.” Acknowledging that Libertarian isn’t “yet” a household name, Small is directing his appeal primarily to the more than 50 per cent of eligible voters who didn’t cast ballots in the last provincial election. The party is working hard to field a full slate of candidates in 107 ridings, relying partly on the financial goodwill of supporters to make it happen through minimum $40 donations. Aware as Small is that most voters aren’t tuned in to Libertarianism, McRae took it upon himself to write and distribute a scholarly six-page treatise on the subject, citing everything from Austrian economics to Ernest Hemingway’s 1926 novel The Sun Also Rises. “Libertarianism places primary emphasis on securing the freedom of the individual by limiting

Casually, he’s known to be a contrarian. Now Glengarry County’s Shawn McRae is officially a Libertarian. At first glance, it seems odd that the award-winning farmer, activist and environmentalist tossed his cap into the provincial political ring in the June 12 election for any party, much less the somewhat obscure Libertarians. But it makes all the sense in the world. McRae has been headed in this direction for years, into party politics about as right of centre as they come. Now he’s the Libertarian candidate in StormontDundas-South Glengarry where he good-humouredly allows that he doesn’t expect to be elected. “There just aren’t enough citizens who are fed up with socialism. But at least I can say that I tried and I helped put a viable option on the ballot in 2014.” What McRae wants is a platform from which to lob political grenades. In fact, he says he’s too busy farming to travel to Toronto and sit in the legislature. In the past, he has tried and failed to find a comfortable ideological home with more mainstream parties. The closest he came was with the Progressive Conservatives. McRae gave up his membership card because the party wouldn’t stand up for property rights. “They’re a left-leaning party of half measures, afraid of criticism from socialists, willing to sacrifice stated principles in their thirst to quench a blinding ambition for political power.” Continued on page 5 McRae never does anything by half. A powerful advocate for farmers’ rights taking precedence on their own land, he has plunged into Libertarianism While she isn’t totally convinced, there’s no doubt in our mind that all the way. Nepean-Carleton MPP Lisa MacLeod will be in the front row of a Tim The Ontario Libertarian Party is seen by many Hudak cabinet should the Progressive Conservatives form the next voters as the home of political dissidents who want provincial government. to limit the size and scope of government, reduce In our mind, that’s one good reason to vote PC… if you actually need taxes, and provide more social and economic freeanother reason to cast your ballot against the Grits. dom. If you haven’t been fully persuaded by energy and heath care scanIn fact, that’s exactly what the party stands for… dals, a Third World debt and deficit, and outrageous, untenable taxes, and it’s a perfect fit for McRae who describes himthe odds-on favourite to influence your decision should be the horse-racself as a “conservative-minded, free-enterprise advoing debacle so ably kept on the front burner by the brash, persistent cate with a deep commitment to our landscape, the MacLeod. people who own it, and our Canadian values of freeThat and closure of Eastern Ontario rural agricultural colleges, of course! Certainly the two issues combined should be enough to shut out dom, justice, and ethical democratic governance.” Liberal candidates in rural ridings right across the province. On several occasions, he has put his money After all, if the Grits can blindly commit grievous errors against the where his mouth is such as resigning from the rural racing industry and rural agricultural education, think what they’re Raisin-South Nation Source Protection Committee capable of if re-elected! when he decided he had failed in his goal of protectThe Liberal program to gut slot revenue-sharing with horse owners ing the freehold interests of farmers and other rural and the tracks they operate on, replacing it with new urban casinos, is a Continued on page 5 prime example of the callous disregard which the party has shown towards rural residents and the jobs that support many of them. The AgriNews is Published by Etcetera Publications (Chesterville) Inc. The track/slot partnership had been humming along nicely when sudon the first Monday of each month. denly the government, aided and abetted by its Ontario Lottery and Editor & Publisher: Robin R. Morris Gaming Corporation, blasted the deal all asunder. MacLeod, calls the Staff Writers: Tom VanDusen, Nelson Zandbergen, Pamela Pearson, Jeff Moore politically-motivated move “reckless and irresponsible.” Of course, the Grits hand MacLeod the one-finger salute. They disAdvertising Manager: Julie Lascelle, agrinewsads@gmail.com miss Hudak as a whacko because he plans to eliminate 100,000 public Advertising Representatives: Norma Smith (613) 213-4006; sector jobs, create one million new ones in the private sector, and cut agrinews.norma@gmail.com, Muriel Carruthers, Christine Lascelle taxes by 10 per cent. P.O. Box 368, Chesterville, Ont. K0C 1H0 Somebody’s got to do it and it sure won’t be the Grits! If returned to Telephone: 613-448-2321 Fax: 613-448-3260 www.agrinews.ca e-mail: rm@agrinews.ca office, they’d would spend us into greater debt, taking even more of our Annual Subscription $36.75 (HST Included) within Canada money to finance hair-brained flops such as Green Energy All advertisements appearing in The AgriNews are protected by copyright and may not be reproduced without the express written permission of the publisher. Continued on page 5

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Plowing for a OurReadersWrite national agricultural research policy The Editor: It is interesting to see that the federal government is engaged in a multifaceted effort to look at innovation in agriculture. From discussions at the House of Commons

Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food to various consultations undertaken by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, there appears to be a concerted effort to reach out to stakeholders with an inter-

The obvious choice Continued from page 4 Perhaps the best thing about Remillard is her non-toady attitude. She doesn’t mind admitting she was “shocked and disappointed� when her U of G bosses announced closure. And she doesn’t mind publicly backing Naud’s contention that the campus was turning the corner financially and in terms of enrolment when U of G pulled the plug. She believes fervently that rural residents are entitled to agricultural education in their home regions and she won’t transfer to U of G if an offer is made when time runs out on her new position. She will, however, consider opportunities to stay on at Kemptville College under new ownership should a rebirth occur. Just as Remillard is the obvious choice to wrap up Kemptville affairs under U of G, she’d be the equally obvious choice to oversee launch of a new chapter in the 97-year-old institution’s history.

Picking a winner Continued from page 4 The Grits probably had no idea of the ramifications of terminating the Slots and Racetracks program when they made the decision largely to cater to their urban supporters. And this while Premier Kathleen Wynne was doing double duty as Minister of Agriculture and should have known better. But this is the dirty game of politics, my friends! It’s about money, power, votes, and more money. It’s about making sure the money and the votes line up to support the power. Wynne and the Grits don’t need rural Ontario on their side to be returned to power and it showed in the racetrack boondoggle. A Conservative government would scrap the Liberal move, MacLeod has pledged. Rather than build 29 new casinos, her government would add to what’s already in place, already proven to be successful. It’s because of positions such as this one that our money come June 12 is on MacLeod and the PC Party.

est in innovation in agriculture. There are a number of issues being discussed, including the involvement of the private sector in innovation (partnerships), Canada’s role in scientific advances and investments in agricultural research. All this points to the lack of a national policy on agricultural research. And one is sorely needed. The

Agricultural Institute of Canada, founded in 1920, has a mandate to promote such a national policy. The need, recognized by AIC at its birth, still exists. It could respond to important questions such as: • What are the future roles of academia and industry in research? • How do we identify the key investments needed in

agricultural research and how do we prioritize them? • Who are all the stakeholders and how do we involve them and then maintain their engagement? Our country needs a renewed effort to define a national strategy on agricultural research. The Agricultural Institute of Canada is leading the call for such a milestone. We will continue to call for a database of Canadian research and researchers. And we will endeavour to

facilitate coalitions of stakeholders calling for increased investments in agricultural research. All sectors of the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector would benefit from this. We welcome participation in this effort. From researchers to agrologists, from farmers to consultants in the agricultural sector, all are welcome to work with us to our goal. Serge A. Buy, CEO Agricultural Institute of Canada

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Trailblazer Continued from page 3 “I think as the years have gone by, more and more women are running farms, owning farms, and working in the industry because it’s a more equal world now. I say, if you’re capable, go for it. We’ve had female ministers of agricultural, our premier is a woman, and I think it’s a very positive sign that we have things to contribute, and a knowledge of how farms work and the work ethic that goes into it.� More women in the field – both literally and figuratively – isn’t the only change MacMaster has seen in her 35 years with OMAF. The rapid progression of technology has changed the way farmers do their job, steering their chores away from manual labour and into things like auto-steer tractors, robotic milking equipment, and GPS tracking. She has also seen a shift toward more family-oriented farming. “Nowadays, farmers want to have time for themselves and their families. My parents worked 365 days a year on the farm, but now, young people go to university and experience life away from the farm and they come back and they still want to have a farm but they want to enjoy vacations, or time at their children’s events,� she said. “I think it’s positive. If you’re going to be on a farm, you need to have time away.� And thanks to social media, networking and sharing information with farmers across the country the world is easier than ever, she added. She has helped a lot of farmers see the value of using computers as a tool in running their business. MacMaster has held several titles and positions in agriculture over the years, both within OMAF and on her own time, including being a technical advisor for environmental farm plans, reviewing plans for compliance with the source water protection plan, and helping to create a growth chart for heifers. “In the late 1980s, I worked with Harold Clapp

on a heifer-raising project. We would go around to different farms and measure the heifers. They were being calved at 36 months of age and being treated like second-class citizens, so we developed a growth chart and got farmers thinking about calving them sooner, and how important it was to get your calf off to a good start. I learned a lot about raising heifers through that project,� she said. In 1991, she became an official judge with Holstein Canada and plans to continue judging at various seed and 4-H shows in the region. She is also a 4-H leader, treasurer of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Winchester, and a member of the Ontario Dairy Youth Trust Fund, and is looking forward to dedicating even more time to these causes. “I’m going to have more time for the volunteer work that I enjoy,� she said. “I hope to continue to teach the nutrient management course. I’m one of the facilitators now, and I would be working as an external trainer. I’m also hoping to pick up some part-time and contract work here and there.� And, of course, she will continue to help her brother on the family farm. Currently, she is there every weekend and occasional weeknights, lending a helping hand wherever it’s needed. In April, 2013, MacMaster was honoured to be inducted into the Glengarry Hall of Fame. “It was nice to be recognized by the people you work with,� she said. The most challenging parts of her career were the Ice Storm in 1998, and the change in title and job description after the closure of the extension office in Winchester in 2000. “The ice storm was a big event. We had some farms out for a long time, and we had to work really hard to make sure they got generators so they could still run their businesses. It was almost two months of solid work, because after the storm was over, we had to get the generators back, and we also had financial assistance programs to coordi-

www.agrinews.ca nate. But it was very rewarding work,� she said. “When I worked in Winchester, I got to know people really well because it was a small area that I covered and I got to participate in the local activities. But when I switched to the Kemptville office, I started covering all of Eastern Ontario, from Kingston to the Quebec border, and I didn’t have the same connection and I couldn’t get to everything anymore. That was a big adjustment. I also changed my focus toward regulations, and that was a big change because

now it was, ‘you shalt do this’, whereas before, you laid out the options and helped the family. It was a big learning curve for me, and I had to help train and work with farmers and consultants on their strategies and plans, so it was a lot of communications in the beginning.� MacMaster said that although she plans to continue to work and volunteer in the industry, she’s going to miss the day-to-day interaction with her coworkers and farmers. “I’m going to miss meeting different people, visit-

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words of wisdom. “First, get an education. Go to college or university, I don’t think it matters what you study, but get away, meet some friends, and create a network. Have a real interest in agricultural and an understanding how all the different components of agriculture – dairy, cash crop, pigs, sheep, beef cattle – contribute to our rural community. It is a business, and it generates money and it helps keep small towns like Winchester growing. And second, work hard. Set goals, meet them, set some new goals, and work hard.

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As you know, the announcement to close the Alfred and Kemptville campuses of the University of Guelph sent shock waves throughout the agricultural community in Eastern Ontario. While a one-year moratorium has been imposed to allow new incoming students exclusively in the trades programs this fall, the touchstone agricultural programs have not been granted even that temporary lifeline. Each of the candidates was emailed up to three times for their response to the four questions. Their answers follow here and in the rest of this issue.

GlengarryPrescott-Russell grant Crack, liberal (Incumbent)

1. What is your evaluation of the present situation of agricultural programming at a) The Kemptville Campus and b) The Alfred Campus? Crack: When the University of Guelph made the decision to close the Alfred and Kemptville campuses, I immediately got to work to ensure minimal impact to students and the community. There will be no impact on programs for the College d’Alfred. In less than a month, our government was able to keep all programs at College d’Alfred and we made an injection of $2M for the Kemptville campus to keep a number of their programs in place. We now have two facilitators who will work with both Kemptville and College d’Alfred to ensure a viable long-term solution. I will continue to fight for both colleges throughout this process, as I did before the election. 2. What is your party’s position on the closing of these two campuses? Crack: We are a party that believes in the impor-

tance of making investments in education and we will continue to invest in education. Had we not been in an election, there is no doubt that further progress would have been made on both of these campuses, unfortunately politics got in the way. I fail to understand the PC party’s position on education. You can’t say you support education and then announce you will cut $1.5billion out of the education system. The math doesn’t add up. I am confident with the facilitators in place, we will be able to find a viable long-term solution for both colleges. I will continue to fight to maintain these programs. 3. Do you believe it is crucial for Eastern Ontario that agricultural diploma programs — as well as other related programs like equestrian, food sciences and forestry — remain in place at Kemptville/Alfred? Crack: I believe it is important that we remain committed to a viable longterm solution, including

maintaining the programs offered, to ensure a situation like this doesn’t happen again. We have resolved and assured programming at one of the colleges. I understand we are in a transition period but I will continue to fight to ensure we have a solution that is important to our agri-food sector. 4. If you agree that the programs and services at the two locations are an important part of the viability of the agricultural industry in Eastern Ontario and that it is important for these two campuses to remain open, how would you go about advocating for their continued operation? Crack: I know this is an important issue for our agriculture community and for the people of my riding in Glengarry-PrescottRussell. I think it’s important, as an MPP not to simply make statements in the media for political reason, but to actually work towards a constructive solution with the community. Working with both campuses, students, and other

important stakeholders, we can find a long-term solution. Our government has established a process to make this happen. If I am lucky enough to be elected June 12th, I will continue to fight for both Kemptville and College d’Alfred throughout this process. We have committed $2M for the Kemptville campus and I am confident we will be able to find a long-term solution.  Facilitators will begin their work in June.  I will continue to advocate to ensure both colleges get their fair share. I think it’s important to note that while the PC party makes claims about their support for both colleges, they simultaneously announce their intention to cut $1.5-billion out of education. These cuts along with the elimination of 100,000 jobs will have an impact on our colleges. In fact, less than three years ago, the PC party identified La CitÊ and BorÊal college as waste in their platform. Both of these colleges are now part of the solution for the college d’Alfred.  Continued on page 8

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The McGuinty/Wynne Liberals have failed to understand the needs here in Eastern Ontario and it's time that our voices are heard at Queen's Park by electing a majority PC Government. 4. If you agree that the programs and services at the two locations are an important part of the viability of the agricultural industry in Eastern Ontario and that it is important for these two campuses to remain open, how would you go about advocating for their continued operation? Villeneuve Robertson: As mentioned, I have made this issue my #1 platform issue as the Ontario PC Candidate for GPR. Just last week, I met with the President of La Cité Collégiale, Mme Lise Bourgeois. I had a meeting with her for approximately two hours, and they have a plan for a long-term basis for agriculture programs at Alfred College. I listened to what she had to say, but she explained to me that her 'hands are tied' as the committee have put things 'on hold' since the election

call. The committee is headed by a Liberal appointee, and communications are on a standstill until after the June 12 election. This is not right, nor is it fair for the future students of the college. I will standup for those students and I will make sure that the Ontario Liberals face the fire on this – I am committed to working in partnership with potential key players to ensure the viability and long-term life of both "agricultural" colleges right here in Eastern Ontario. Isabelle Sabourin, NDP

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Sabourin: The near closure of the University of Guelph’s Kemptville and Alfred Campus is another sign of how little rural and small-town Ontario has mattered to the McGuintyWynne Liberals over the last 10 years. In response to upset over the closures the Liberals announced $2-million in funding for the University of Guelph to keep the two campuses open for the next academic year. The Ontario NDP is pleased that the two campuses are remaining open for now, but their future is still uncertain. We would work with communities to preserve these important investments and keep the campuses open. 2. What is your party’s position on the closing of these two campuses? Sabourin: After the closures were announced the Ontario NDP appealed to the government to act. The two campuses provide 112 full time jobs in these communities. Kemptville currently provides education to 550 students, while Alfred

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my father did during his term. 3. Do you believe it is crucial for Eastern Ontario that agricultural diploma programs — as well as other related programs like equestrian, food sciences and forestry — remain in place at Kemptville/Alfred? Villeneuve Robertson: As the Ontario PC Candidate, I deem it extremely important that these courses be offered here in Eastern Ontario. We need to have our students study close to home in order to remain close to family farms and to continue the growth of agriculture in Eastern Ontario. And the fact that Alfred College is the only Francophone Agricultural College in Ontario, it is crucial that the courses are offered in the language of their choice. We need to continue to grow this economy and to promote it to our youth as these future jobs are good paying jobs...and jobs that are offered right here on family farms. How can we continue generations of farms if we have no local colleges to educate our students?

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work hard together to sustain and promote the agriculture programs for future students. 2. What is your party’s position on the closing of these two campuses? Villeneuve Robertson: The Ontario PC Party will ensure the viability of both Kemptville and Alfred Colleges as AGRICULTURE Colleges in Eastern Ontario. I've made it my #1 platform issue. As the daughter of former Ontario Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Minister, Noble Villeneuve, I respect and appreciate the work he did to save Alfred College at a time when it was faced with closure much as it is today. He was able to create a partnership with the University of Guelph at that time and although it was a challenging time for Alfred College, he made it work for a longterm basis. An Ontario PC Government understands the importance of this industry and as elected officials, we will strive to continue to promote it and sustain the industry right here in Eastern Ontario just as

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Candidates, G-P-R Continued from page 8 provides French language education to 128 students. The announcement would have had a devastating impact on students that were already enrolled. This kind of change should not have come without warning. We believe the programming provided which includes agricultural apprenticeships programs, equestrian, food sciences and forestry programs, and French language education should be promoted and maintained. 3. Do you believe it is crucial for Eastern Ontario that agricultural diploma programs — as well as other related programs like equestrian, food sciences and forestry — remain in place at Kemptville/Alfred? Sabourin: The Ontario NDP believes that the programs offered at these campuses are essential in ensuring a future workforce in our agricultural sector and providing access to French educational opportunities and opportunities for students who cannot afford to relocate to more expensive cities. We would work to improve enrollment in agricultural programs and to ensure that current programs are best suited to train our future farmers and agricultural workers. 4. If you agree that the programs and services at the two locations are an important part of the viability of the agricultural industry in Eastern Ontario and that it is important for these two campuses to remain open, how would you go about advocating for their continued operation? Sabourin: A NDP government would work with the University of Guelph and stakeholders in the Community to develop a long-term plan for these campuses. We believe these jobs and educational opportunities are essential and will work to maintain them. Raymond St. Martin, Green Party of Ontario St. Martin: I am so pleased to have been asked these questions, As I’ve been advocating throughout my campaign, a full-time Provincial commitment to our local Agricultural schools is vital

The AgriNews June, 2014 Page 9 for the betterment and advancement of knowledge for students studying agribusiness/industry. As a strong advocate for students in our community and their ability to access postsecondary education, I view the cutting of funding and services for the Guelph satellite schools as a blatant attack on the agricultural trade and industry in our immediate area. Temporary remedies are not the answer. I am the only candidate in this race who is passionate about our local students wanting to continue their education, promising to allocate 50% of my proposed MPP salary to create a GPR scholarship fund for individuals unable to afford Ontario’s high tuition rates. In this respect, the continuation of the Kemptville and Alfred campuses are crucial. The Alfred Campus is the only school that offers the agricultural diploma with a French curriculum. It’s proposed closure would drastically impact francophone students within the community. As the Green Party of Ontario representative for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, a student myself and an individual passionate about accessible education in Ontario, I would contest the foreseen closures of the schools and advocate for full-time Provincial funding for both campuses. Carl Leduc, Freedom Party of Ontario Leduc: To answer your questions, the Freedom Party of Ontario has no position on the specific issue of the closing of the Kemptville and Alfred campuses. In this election, our party is more focused on restoring trust in government by balancing the budget this year and for all years, and restoring affordable electricity to all by scraping the Liberal green energy act. That being said, we believe the role of government is only to protect the life, liberty and property of its citizens. I strongly believe that the best way to guaranty high quality agriculture education (or any kind of education) is by gradually reducing the role of the government. People, who wish to pursue an education in agriculture, should be free to enter into a contract with any educational institution of their choice and

to a price they would both agree on. There is no need for government intervention in this process. I think it is wrong and immoral to force someone to sacrifice a portion of his property to pay for the education of someone else. Darcy Neal Donnelly Ontario Libertarian Party

1. What is your evaluation of the present situation of agricultural programming at a) The Kemptville Campus and b) The Alfred Campus?" Donnelly: First, I am not familiar with the past, present and future agricultural programming at either of these crown assets. I would need to engage myself as a student of these programs in order to evaluate them. I am not prepared to take on student debt and am not qualified to evaluate these programs. 2. What is your party’s position on the closing of these two campuses? Donnelly: Please allow me to post our party's position on education. “Ontario Libertarians believe education is the responsibility of the parents and the families of children. Parents should be free to choose the school or program that they believe best suits the needs of their children, at the most effective price. Libertarians would eliminate the government-mandated monopolies involved in education. To make education more affordable and effective, competition and innovation must be introduced, which will allow a choicebased system to flourish.� If the local voluntary farming association or private individuals were to acquire these facilities and fund the operations, our Libertarian Party would endorse such initiatives. 3. Do you believe it is crucial for Eastern Ontario that agricultural diploma programs — as well as other related programs like equestrian, food sciences and forestry — remain in place at Kemptville/Alfred? Continued on page 11

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Forages: Joel Bagg, Forage Specialist, OMAF and MRA Check your alfalfa stands! Winterkill and winter injury continue to be reported across much of the province, including many areas where winterkill is not normally an issue. Assessment cannot wait until after the corn is planted, since dealing with winterkilled forage stands may alter the crop rotation significantly. Refer to “Check Alfalfa Stands This Spring and Make a Plan” fieldcropnews.com/?p=5845 The best option is often to replace the winterkilled stand by seeding a new forage stand in a new field in the crop rotation. Corn following the winterkilled alfalfa can take advantage of the nitrogen credit and 10-15% rotational yield benefit. Direct seed, or use a companion forage crop, such as cereals or cereal-pea mixtures. Some farmers attempt to repair large patches by no -tilling in red clover and / or Italian ryegrass. These species are difficult to dry for hay, but can make quality haylage. If an alfalfa stand is uniformly thin or weakened but the grass content is good, an application of nitrogen can significantly increase yields and protein. (Apply Nitrogen to Grass Stands to Increase yields fieldcropnews.com/?p=6830 Do not interseed alfalfa into an established alfalfa stand due to autotoxicity and disease risks.

Canola: Brian Hall, Canola and Edible Bean Specialist, OMAF and MRA Very little canola planted to date. Late planted canola can still have optimum yields. Yield will depend on the temperature at flowering. Swede midge risk is higher so monitor the crop every three days after emergence and implement best management practices. All canola should be scouted regularly for flea beetle. Harvest of late planted canola may experience delays due to fall weather increasing the risk of shatter. Late harvesting will delay the winter wheat planting.

Soybeans: Horst Bohner, Soybean Specialist, OMAF and MRA Soybean planting has been delayed this spring com-

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pared to the last few years but should not be considered late. The middle of May has generally been one of the best times to seed soybeans. There is no reason to consider switching to shorter day varieties. As much as 25% of Ontario fields are now below minimal levels for potassium to achieve maximum economic yields. Applying potassium in the spring before planting will increase yields. A number of Ontario studies over the last few years have shown that broadcast phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) provides up to 5 bu/ac more in low testing fields. The response was similar to banding fertilizer through the planter compared to broadcast. Any field with less than 100 ppm soil test K will suffer, especially in dry years. Liquid starter fertilizer can also be used but generally increases yield only by 2 to 3 bu/ac in low testing fields. There is little response to any form of fertilizer in fields with sufficient soil test values. Glyphosate burndowns should be applied 5 - 7 days before planting to ensure adequate translocation into perennial weeds. If annual weeds are the target, a 3-day pre-plant interval is adequate.

Corn: Greg Stewart, Corn Industry Program Lead, OMAF and MRA Corn planting progress to date has been very slow. Switching away from full season hybrids should be not be considered until May 15 in short season areas (less than 2800 corn heat units (CHU)), May 20-25 in areas rated at 2800-3200 CHU and May 30 in areas over 3200 CHU (all CHU ratings are based on May 1 start date). When suitable soil conditions are present for planting producers should consider not delaying planting in order to apply pre-plant nitrogen or incorporate herbicides.

Is Your Soil in Good Physical Shape? Adam Hayes Soil Management Specialist OMAF and MRA

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oil health is broken down in to three components, physical, biological and chemical. Each component is important, but the physical component is one that can have a significant impact on yield. Soil physical aspects break down into two main areas: soil structure, including aggregate stability, and available water capacity.

Aggregate Stability Aggregate stability is a measure of how well soil aggregates or clumps of soil stay together when they are subjected to a test with water or simulated rainfall. Soil aggregates with good stability will largely stay intact when exposed to the test. Soils with poor aggregate stability will break down into individual soil particles. (Figure 1).

Figure 1: Two similar sized aggregates were placed in these petri dishes of water for 5 minutes. The soil on the left has very good aggregate stability and the one on the right is poor. So what are the implications of aggregate stability in the field? A soil with poor aggregate stability is prone to water erosion. When raindrops hit the soil the individual particles are easily broken away and washed down the slope and potentially off the field. The same is true for wind erosion. Soil particles are more easily broken off and blown with the wind. Poor aggregate stability increases the incidence of crusting. The rain hits the soil surface breaking the aggregates apart and spreading them across the soil surface filling

in the soil pores. When the soil dries, it is a solid layer that slows water movement into the soil and makes it difficult for the crop to emerge through. (Figure 2).

Figure 2: Soil crusting due to poor aggregate stability can impede emergence and significantly reduce crop stands. Soil structure refers to the way in which soil particles cling together to form aggregates. When individual soil particles are aggregated, they form larger, relatively stable primary structures. Structure also encompasses how soil particles are bound together and the spaces or pores in between. Structure has a significant effect on soil water properties and the ability of a soil to resist erosion. Good soil structure increases porosity, aeration, drainage and permits easier root penetration, all of which are important on soils with limited internal drainage, such as clays. Conversely, poor soil structure in the topsoil produces hard, massive clods, which makes a poor seedbed for germinating crops. Poor structure in the subsoil results in dense, compact properties which limit root and moisture penetration. Clay particles tend to cling tightly together and resist separation more than sand particles. As organic matter decomposes to humus, a variety of compounds are released which “glue” soil particles together. Soil structure is formed through the actions of: • drying and wetting or shrinking and swelling, this creates cracks and planes of weakness for roots • freezing and thawing • roots through the removal of water, root exudates or organic materials that bind soil particles and the formation of root channels •soil animals like worms and beetles, moving soils, mixing and releasing organic materials • microorganisms breaking down plant and animal residues • tillage - reduces the size of aggregates, an artificial way of creating structure in some soils, generally not long lived.

Tillage Tillage breaks down soil structure, so minimum tillage or no tillage is the best. Increasing organic matter in the soil through the use of manures, other organic materials such as compost, a diverse crop rotation and cover crops will improve soil structure.

Compaction Soil compaction is a part of the soil profile that has poor structure. The compacted layer lacks good structure, making it difficult for roots to grow through and for air and water to move through. (Figure 3). Taking measures to minimize compaction, such as keeping axel loads below 5 tons per axel, reducing traffic in the field, making sure the soil is fit and using radial tires and reduced tire pressure, will help prevent the problem.

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Jim McDonell, Progressive Conservative (Incumbent)

1. What is your evaluation of the present situation of agricultural programming at a) The Kemptville Campus and b) The Alfred Campus? McDonell: When the University of Guelph informed the Minister of Agriculture, Premier Wynne, that they were contemplating the closure, the answer should have been absolutely not. The Liberal government has completely dropped the ball on the Kemptville and Alfred campuses. They should have ensured quickly that agricultural programming stays in our region and stood up to the University of Guelph. They procrastinated on a decision, then announced that only trades programming would stay in Kemptville for one year. Agriculture is the backbone to our economy in Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry. We need to foster education and train our youth to make sure they know the latest technologies, business strategies and opportunities in the sector. Students will not travel 700km across the province to Ridgetown. There is no reason why the government cannot make Kemptville and Alfred campuses viable for the long term. 2. What is your party’s position on the closing of these two campuses? McDonell: Tim Hudak and our Party have made it

very clear: we will ensure that both campuses have active, vibrant agricultural programming. We will ensure that Eastern Ontario has access to post-secondary education close to home in our region’s biggest economic sector. In fact, when the former PC Minister of Agriculture was given the proposal in 2003, it was flatly rejected. We are proud of that stance to this day. 3. Do you believe it is crucial for Eastern Ontario that agricultural diploma programs — as well as other related programs like equestrian, food sciences and forestry — remain in place at Kemptville/Alfred? McDonell: It is absolutely crucial for Eastern Ontario to have agricultural campuses located here. Just imagine if the Ontario government allowed the University of Waterloo to eliminate their technology

and innovation programs. It would not be acceptable to their local community and businesses, and neither should taking agricultural programs out of Eastern Ontario. 4. If you agree that the programs and services at the two locations are an important part of the viability of the agricultural industry in Eastern Ontario and that it is important for these two campuses to remain open, how would you go about advocating for their continued operation? McDonell: As a MPP in PC government, we would not need to advocate for the campus to remain open. They simply would be kept open in Eastern Ontario. Tim Hudak and our Party understand the importance of the programs remaining in Eastern Ontario and we will get it done right away. Continued on page 13

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Figure 3: The roots went down until they hit the compacted layer and then went horizontal. The resulting shallow root system will suffer moisture stress during dry periods. Soil that is in good physical shape will have good soil structure. A well-structured soil will allow water to move through the soil, air to enter the soil, will not crust and favours good root growth. (Figure 4). Minimizing tillage and compaction, using a multi-crop rotation including cover crops and adding organic materials such as manure and composts, will greatly improve the structure of the soil.

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in the software where the beef backgrounders are located because the dry matter of the manure is less than 30 per cent.

Solution steps: 1. Check “vegetated filter strip” (VFS) in NMAN3 as the runoff management option. 2. On the NMAN printout, write a note beside the checked VFS box indicating it is actually a PVA. 3. Complete a copy of the runoff management checklist and include it with the Nutrient Management Strategy (NMS) submission for the PVA. 4. Provide in the Overview of the Operation: a. an explanation that VFS was checked in NMAN3 to represent the PVA b. confirmation that the OCA meets the definition of an OCA c. verification that the OCA meets all of the criteria necessary to use a PVA

Scenario 2 – OCA dimensions NMAN3 will not let me use a PVA for my OCA entered in the software because the area of the OCA is greater than 300 m2. NMAN3 will red flag any solid manure storage, including an OCA, that is greater than 300 m2.

Solution steps: 1. Check “vegetated filter strip” (VFS) in NMAN3 as the runoff management option. 2. On the NMAN printout, write a note beside the checked VFS box indicating it is actually a PVA. 3. Complete a copy of the runoff management checklist and include it with the NMS submission for the PVA. Provide in the Overview of the Operation: a. an explanation that VFS was checked in NMAN3 to represent the PVA b. confirmation that the OCA meets the definition of an OCA c. verification that the OCA meets all of the criteria necessary to use a PVA

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Scenario 1 – Dry Matter NMAN3 will not let me use a PVA for my OCA entered

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Candidates, S-D-SG Continued from page 11 John Earle, Liberal

1. What is your evaluation of the present situation of agricultural programming at a) The Kemptville Campus and b) The Alfred Campus? Earle: Alfred Campus has found partners and is on the right path to continuing its operations. As for Kemptville, I am pleased that an interim solution is in place to keep the college open for the next academic year.  A longer solution is required and that is why the Premier appointed Lyle Vanclief as a facilitator to determine the long term solution for Kemptville. 2. What is your party’s position on the closing of

these two campuses? Earle: The Ontario Liberal Party’s investment to maintain agricultural programs in Kemptville and Alfred is a significant one. The Ontario Liberal Party is committed to keeping the Kemptville Campus alive and thriving, which is why we've come up with a short-term solution to keep the campus open while focusing on a long-term solution through Mr. Vanclief. 3. Do you believe it is crucial for Eastern Ontario that agricultural diploma programs — as well as other related programs like equestrian, food sciences and forestry — remain in place at Kemptville/Alfred? Earle: It is essential that programs like these remain in place at both schools. For Alfred, it is the only francophone program in the province, and is critical for the preservation of the french farming community in Ontario. Training close to home is essential to the needs of the farming communities in Eastern Ontario, and especially in S.D.S.G. We can't these pro afford to lose grams and we need to work together as a community to ensure there is a long-term

sustainable plan in place.  I look forward to working with Mr. Vanclief and advocating strongly on behalf of my constituents. 4. If you agree that the programs and services at the two locations are an important part of the viability of the agricultural industry in Eastern Ontario and that it is important for these two campuses to remain open, how would you go about advocating for their continued operation? Earle: I would work with groups in our riding to ensure that all of their concerns are heard and understood by the Ministers responsible and the Premier. Elaine MacDonald, NDP

1.What is your evalua tion of the present situation of program agricultural ming at a) The Kemptville

Campus and b) The Alfred Campus? MacDonald: The situation of the agricultural programs at Kemptville and Alfred campuses is dire. Kemptville has been given a short-term lifeline that is palliative rather than therapeutic and the Alfred campus has not received even that much. These closures and others like them which will inevitably follow are the direct result of the province’s failure to fund post-secondary education adequately. Among all the provinces, Ontario’s per capita investment in postsecondary education is the least. And sadly, when specialized programs like agriculture are constrained, our whole economy is diminished, province-wide but especially in Eastern Ontario. 2. What is your party’s position on the closing of these two campuses? MacDonald: In our election platform 2014, Andrea Horwath promises to support rural communities with special funding to keep schools open and repurpose some of their space as community centres in the face of declining enrolment. We recognize the importance of schools as hubs of their

communities. The colleges at Kemptville and Alfred are more than simply community hubs, they are anchors of the agricultural industry in Eastern Ontario and of the Francontarian community. Half of Alfred’s students come from away. Apparently the programs there will be relocated to Sudbury, just as degree programming at Kemptville will move to Guelph. We know that rates of participation in post-secondary school opportunities vary inversely with the distance involved. Young people in Eastern Ontario are having the ceiling lowered on their aspirations of leadership and innovation in agriculture. This is a huge loss to the economic well-being of the area and a personal challenge for tomorrow’s leaders in agriculture. 3. Do you believe it is crucial for Eastern Ontario that agricultural diploma programs — as well as other related programs like equestrian, food sciences and forestry — remain in place at Kemptville/Alfred? MacDonald: I believe it absolutely. Our party will freeze tuition rates for postsecondary education immediately but we know that living

expenses away from home at a distant college or university are an even bigger deterrent to pursuing post-secondary than tuition is. Aspirations aside, most young people will make their academic choice on the basis of proximity rather than program. Our economy needs graduates with a balance of trades certification and degree diplomas. As necessary and valuable trades are, an educated populace has a balance of qualifications in skilled trades, academics and research. In the healthcare sector we continue to experience the loss of local assets as facilities are moved to larger centres and people have to travel farther and farther for care. Moving the programs in question to Guelph, Sudbury and Ridgetown replicates the same hollowing out process in the education sector that we currently suffer in health. 4. If you agree that the programs and services at the two locations are an important part of the viability of the agricultural industry in Eastern Ontario and that it is important for these two campuses to remain open, how would you go about advocating for their continued operation? Continued on page 17

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someone younger and more enthusiastic to take over, that it would help things,” he told The AgriNews at the banquet. MacMillan recalled that his father-in-law once told him the countryside around Brockville had 65 Ayrshire producers. “But our history is in the past,” he wrote. “In this industry, we are only as good as we are today. Our future relies on us making the right choices both in our own dairy enterprises and Ayrshire Ontario’s. With the right choices we have the opportunity to have a viable and successful future.” Leftover funds from Leeds Lanark were forwarded to Ayrshire Ontario ($2,000) and its Memorial Fund ($4,000), he reported. MacMillan was accompanied at the banquet by his wife, Lynne, and his daughter, Melanie, who now runs the family dairy — Lombard Dale Farm — in partnership with her husband, Lucas Chisholm. Melanie Chisholm said her father now runs Precious Moments Carriages when he isn’t babysitting his three grandchildren, ages 6, 4 and 2. “He comes up to watch the kids, while we go down to milk the cows.” In other awards, Grenville-Stormont-Dundas Ayrshire Club President Cynthia Daoust presented Shirley Rose with a jacket recognizing a cow’s milestone 100,000 kg lifetime production at Rosayre Ayrshires in 2013. The Mountain dairy herd was dispersed last fall after Rose’s husband, Ken, died of a sudden heart attack at age 50. Ken Rose himself received a similar jacket last year when another Rosayre cow achieved the same six-digit lifetime output in 2012. Jackets also went this year to Thomas Schoeni of Shadylane Ayrshires in Russell and Eleanor Robinson of Tilecroft Farms in Osgoode. For the second year in a row, the provincial AGM was held back to back with the national AGM, sharing the same venue. Continued on page 16

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Ron Visser presents the Ayrshire Ontario Appreciation Award to Lombardy’s Ron MacMillan, who’s accompanied by his wife, Lynne MacMillan, and their daughter, Melanie Chisholm. Zandbergen photo

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Bergeron thanked

Retiring Ayrshire Ontario fieldman Dave Bergeron (left) receives a framed collage of photos displaying some of the successes of Dream Ridge Ayrshires in the show ring. His neighbour, James Cotton, presents the piece at the Ayrshire Ontario AGM banquet.

Another 100,000 kg

Grenville-Stormont-Dundas Ayrshire Club President Cynthia Daoust (right) presents Shirley Rose with a jacket recognizing a cow’s milestone 100,000 kg lifetime production at Rosayre Ayrshires in 2013 — the second Rosayre animal to achieve the mark and a jacket for the Rosayre name.

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Production awards

Several Ayrshire dairy farmers were on hand to personally receive milk production awards for individual animals that were in the top three in their age class provincially last year. From left: Melanie Chisholm and Lynne MacMillan (both with Lombard Dale Farm of Lombardy, senior yearling and junior three year old), Duane Tolhurst (Visserdale Farms Ltd. & Robert Tolhurst of Vankleek Hill, senior yearling), Todd Visser (Visserdale Farms Ltd., Portland, senior two year old), Graceson and Dave Bergeron (Dream Ridge Ayrshires, Hammond.)

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All Ontario awards

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Continued from page 13 MacDonald: I have communicated with our party leadership about the impending closure and I’m happy to report our agriculture critic, John Vanthof, is working diligently with the other parties to effect government intervention in Guelph’s decision. This crisis calls for a nonpartisan and intense approach and Vanthof cited the $2-million currently advanced to keep the doors open for 2015 a “good example of what can be achieved when we all work together.” For my part, I will keep John and our leader, Andrea Horwath, apprised of the situation, and advocate for increased funding for our colleges and universities. Guelph is acting out of the financial constraints of a large deficit and our efforts have to address that issue. That having been said, however, it is our area that is specifically and negatively impacted by this decision and we need to maintain a strong

regional pressure on the government. We are not an uneducated region; in fact, the percentage of our population with trades certification exceeds the provincial average. In the absence of local access to a university though, the percentage of the population with university degrees is below the provincial average. This is a function of opportunity, not career choice. I will continue to work to change that, to effect an expansion of the educational opportunities in Eastern Ontario, work with the community to maintain Kemptville College’s status as a centre of agricultural innovation and research and enable our agri-food sector to lead the province. Shawn McRae, Libertarian Party McRae: As you may know, I'm a farmer managing a century farm at Bainsville, raising four kids - some or all of whom might seek post-secondary education in agriculture or trades. My wife and I have been saving for that possibility since they were born. My dad, grandparents and many relatives were educated

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at Kemptville, so I understand the sentimental issues. I've personally been involved in many conferences and training activities at both Kemptville and Alfred over the years, and I understand and appreciate their functionality. Now for Libertarian philosophy. Neither I nor my party believe in government intervention. Education should be a direct issue between administration, faculty, students and parents. I would argue, as well, that much of the reason that these schools are closing or downsizing, is due to government intervention in the past, and ongoing. For example, interest rate suppression by the central bank has inspired farmers to borrow and expand. We now have fewer farmers (perhaps 5% relative to when my grandparents went to Kemptville in the 1930s). Demographically, families are having fewer children, often because children are seen as a cost burden in our society – which now expects to be cared for by the state in dotage rather than family. This double whammy is caus-

ing a decline in enrollment. In addition, the cost of education (and the cost of living in general) is being inflated through fiat monetary expansion policy (see: http://www.mises.org/daily/67 57/How-Central-Banks-AreWaging-War-on-YourSavings). So you see, it is government intervention at many levels and for many decades that has caused the problem, and I cannot condone additional intervention, since that would only exacerbate the problem further; more burden upon the overtaxed, and less incentive for financial institutions to establish and maintain themselves through innovation and adaptation. My hope is that citizens will begin to see government as the cause of these sorts of problems rather than the go-to guy for unending crisis management. If that awareness were to reassert itself in our society, and we replace big nannystate governments with small, non-interventionist Libertarian governments, institutions such as Kemptville and Alfred colleges would certainly flourish again. Continued on page 20

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1. What is your evaluation of the present situation of agricultural programming at a) The Kemptville Campus and b) The Alfred Campus? Clark: Obviously, with no intake for the core agricultural diploma programs for the fall, my position is the present situation is completely unacceptable. I’m also very disturbed by the dismissive way in which the Liberal government, University of Guelph and officials at the Ministry of Training, Colleges and

Universities have treated the Kemptville College Renewal Task Force. The Task Force is the local group charged with developing a “made-in-EasternOntario� plan for the future of Kemptville College, yet it has been consistently ignored throughout this process. The government mismanaged the appointment of a facilitator, a commitment the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities made on March 25 when he met with myself, North Grenville Mayor David Gordon and Task Force Chair Brian Carre. As a result, nearly three months will have passed by the time the facilitator is in place following the June 12 election. It’s shameful the government wasted this precious time instead of getting down to work and using it to put a plan in place to ensure an intake of ag diploma students this fall. 2. What is your party’s position on the closing of these two campuses? Our position, as I have stated repeatedly in LeedsGrenville and in the Legislature, is that the Premier and Minister of Agriculture should have never allowed the University of Guelph to proceed. Anyone who knows any-

www.agrinews.ca thing about the agriculture and agri-food sectors of our economy understands how critical agricultural education is to maintaining our competitive advantage in the global marketplace. Yet, this Liberal government found it acceptable to allow the University to proceed with its plan and leave Ontario with no post-secondary education east of Guelph. Ontario PCs have been clear: we will ensure that agricultural education continues in Kemptville by supporting the Task Force in developing, implementing and maintaining its plan for these programs. 3. Do you believe it is crucial for Eastern Ontario that agricultural diploma programs — as well as other related programs like equestrian, food sciences and forestry — remain in place at Kemptville/Alfred? Yes. They have been the core programs for 97 years, which is the reason our agricultural industry has been so successful and has grown into a sector that generates $1.6billion for our economy every year. To continue to thrive, we must ensure Kemptville College offers a wide range of programs that meet the needs

the agricultural industry is identifying. It’s shocking to me that the Liberal government and parttime Minister of Agriculture and Food Kathleen Wynne do not value these programs. First, I would respect the work of the Task Force and give it with the tools to develop their plan for a sustainable future at Kemptville – something the current Liberal government has utterly failed to do. Once this plan is developed in conjunction with consultation with the local agriculture community, I would continue to be the outspoken advocate for the necessary funding to operate these programs. This is something I have done from the moment I learned of the University of Guelph’s disastrous plan to shut down Kemptville College with the government’s blessing. However, given the track record of the current Liberal government and the complete silence of the NDP on this issue of vital importance to Eastern Ontario, it’s clear the only party with a commitment to support the continuation of agricultural education at Kemptville is the Ontario PC Party. Continued on page 21

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Editor’s note: David Morris, campaign co-manager and communications director for Christine Milks, answered on her behalf. Morris: Thank you for your questionnaire. We have received upwards of 15 such surveys in the last week and the campaign is doing its best to provide timely responses, while also honouring other streams of activity and inquiry. That said, I'm a former community newspaper publisher, so I've lived the pressure of your deadlines. Christine holds three “ticketsâ€? from Kemptville and Ridgetown colleges (attached), earned during her more than 34 years as the owner/operator of a Leeds-Grenville agribusiness (Mills Flowers in Gananoque and Flowers 'n Such by Mills in Brockville). It is no exaggeration to say that she views Kemptville College losing its diploma program as akin to the heart being torn out of the LeedsGrenville agricultural community. This decision has been made unilaterally by the University of Guelph. It is Christine’s view that the full weight of the Ontario Government must be brought to bear in reversing this decision and/or finding other opportunities to retain full local programming. harold gabriel, Libertarian 1. What is your evaluation of the present situation of agricultural programming at a) The Kemptville Campus and b) The Alfred Campus? Gabriel: It is disheartening to hear that such historical and valuable College campuses such as Kemptville and Alfred will face the possibility of closure. The reasons are

The AgriNews June, 2014 Page 21 financial (rising cost and stalled enrollment) 2. What is your party’s position on the closing of these two campuses? Gabriel: The college is a business and a business needs to make money to survive. Both Campuses need to look at ways to reduce cost, improve enrollment numbers and add additional revenue streams. I believe it is important to let businesses thrive but it is important to allow them to fail. The government should not interfere.  3. Do you believe it is crucial for Eastern Ontario that agricultural diploma programs — as well as other related programs like equestrian, food sciences and forestry — remain in place at Kemptville/Alfred? Gabriel: I believe that the market demands a product that suits the needs of the consumer base. I believe that taxation is money taken from the residence of Ontario by force. I believe we do not have the right to take tax money (force) and bail out a business. No matter how heartbreaking, especially when that business is in your back yard. We need to look at the root causes of the situation. Since 2002 our manufacturing sector in Ontario has declined by over 30%, our province now owes $300billion and last year we had a budget deficit of $12-billion. When we accept money from the government, we need to acknowledge that the government does not make money. It steals it from the citizens of Ontario. We need to realize that that money comes from not only your neighbour (who is struggling to pay the Hydro and his grocery bill). But his children, his grandchildren and his greatgrandchildren because that is how big our debit is, it could take generations to pay it off and right now we cannot even balance a budget! 4. If you agree that the programs and services at the two locations are an important part of the viability of the agricultural industry in Eastern Ontario and that it is important for these two campuses to remain open, how would you go about advocating for their continued operation? Gabriel: I agree that they

are important. â€˘ I would not advocate the use of force (tax money) • I would advocate volunteerism (fundraisers and other voluntary revenue streams such as donations) • The college needs to take every measure to reduce the overhead cost. • The college needs to take every measure possible to attract new students. • The college needs to aggressively pursue alternate and new revenue streams. david Lundy, ndp No response received by press time.

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2. Normand & Denis Leger, St.Isidore, ON 3. David Reid, Renfrew, ON Class 23 First Cut legume and grass 1. Mallenmar Farms, Seeleys Bay, ON 2. Francis Henderson, Brinston, ON 3. Ferme Dlasept, St.Albert, ON Class 24 First Cut grass (85% or more grass) 1. Gary Gordon, Inverary, ON 2. Francis Henderson, Brinston, ON 3. Dwyre Farm, Elgin, ON Class 25 second Cut Alfalfa or Other legume (85% or more legume) 1. Normand & Denis LÊger, St.Isidore, ON 2. Nandale Farms, Pakenham, ON 3. Gary Gordon, Inverary, ON Class 26 second Cut mixed legume and grass (80% & 20% either way) 1. Normand & Denis Leger, St.Isidore, ON 2. Brent Taylor, Osgoode, ON 3. Gary Gordon, Inverary, ON Class 27 large square or round bale hay - 1st cut 1. Rosevine Farms (Barry Smith) Berwick, ON 2. Thomas Haerle, St. Isidore, ON 3. Normand & Denis LÊger, St.Isidore, ON Class 28 large square or round bale hay - 2nd cut 1. Francis Henderson, Brinston, ON 2. Ferme Dla Sept, St. Albert, ON 3. Paynebranch Farms Ltd., Finch, ON Class 29 haylage 1. Raymond Shannon, Inverary, ON 2. Jockbrae Farms, Carleton Place, ON 3. Laurier Bruyère, Embrun, ON Class 30 A baled halage 1st Cut 1. Ian & Tracy Porteous, Ayrporte Farm, Winchester, ON 2. Francis Henderson, Brinston, ON 3. Wesley Thom, Almonte, ON Class 30 b baled halage 2nd Cut 1. Normand & Denis LÊger, St. Isidore, ON 2. Francis Henderson, Brinston, ON 3. Barbara-Ann/Michel/Kevin Glaude, Glaudale Farms, Berwick, ON Class 31 Oat and/or barley silage 1. Ken Overvest, Alfred, ON 2. Barbara-Ann/Michel/Kevin Glaude, Glaudale Farms, Berwick, ON 3. Andreas Baumann, Delta, ON Class 32A processed Corn silage 1. Ferme des 4 Guindon, Hammond, ON 2. Gunnebrook Farms, Elgin, ON 3. Norm Tinkler, Inkerman, ON Class 32b not processed Corn silage 1. Francis Henderson, Brinston, ON 2. Alex Oosterhof, Athens, ON 3. John & Jeannette Devries, Williamsburg, ON Class 33 grain Corn 1. David Chambers, Riveredge Farm, Chesterville, ON 2. Norm Tinkler, Inkerman, ON 3. Chantland Farms, Portland, ON Class 34 shelled Corn 1. Tibben Farms Inc., Brinston, ON 2. Chantland Farms, Portland, ON 3. Barbara-Ann/Michel/Kevin Glaude, Berwick, ON Class 35 potatoes - 20 Tubers, Table stock 1. Bruce & Brian Hudson, Kinburn, ON (Belmont) 2. Bruce & Brian Hudson, Kinburn, ON (Kennebec) 3. Russell Sortberg, Elgin, ON (Red Chieftan) Continued on page 23

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Women are not represented enough in politics,� the 62year-old mother of four adult children and three grandchildren told The Record last month. “I’ve done lots of things in the past. I know how to run a business, deal with banks, gather information. “I thought it was time to see some women on council.� A staunch critic of the South Branch project in neighbouring South Dundas, which isn’t far from her South Mountain property, Bergeron has garnered a reputation as a community activist on the subject. She spoke for a local lobbying effort that ultimately helped persuade the current council to declare North Dundas “not a willing host� for similar

wind turbine projects. EDP Renewables, developer of the South Branch project, is eyeing North Dundas and North Stormont for a follow-up project. Farmers have been approached to option land with the firm. Bergeron expressed concern about the implications of placing turbines anywhere near the Morewood esker or aquifer. “It’s somewhat of a concern. That aquifer is very shallow.� She said, “I’ve seen what’s happened in South Dundas. It’s disturbing. We don’t need the power. It’s such a waste of money, it’s awful.� The candidate received her BA from Queen’s before earning a masters related to human nutrition from the University of Guelph. She did her thesis on the growth of trout.

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Bergeron Continued from page 24 “Now goats are an industry,” observed the candidate, who has also served as a director with the Canadian Goat Society and was one of the first members of the Organic Growers of Canada.

Disheau Continued from page 24 Disheau led the South Branch wind project opposition lobby group she credits with eking out some concessions from developer EDP Renewables. It was the group — not council — she asserts, that successfully pushed the firm to build an electrical substation farther away back from the road than originally planned, to bury power lines it first intended on stringing overhead, and to change the blade design for a slightly less noisy model. Still, even with those improvements, “it sounds like an airplane in my bedroom when the wind comes out of the south or the east or the north … if they’re turning at a fairly good velocity.” She compared the din to the rumbling sound of a far-off jet. The group was also

The AgriNews June, 2014 Page 25 For the last 22 years, she has shepherded her enterprise, Thermohair Inc., through the travails of an ever-evolving textile industry, today sourcing her mohair out of South Africa for her company’s line of socks made in Toronto from the resilient fibre. They are sold from Newfoundland to Alaska

and have gone as far afield as Japan and Sweden. Bergeron still recalls the of the local community when she established herself in South Mountain with a few Angora goats in 1983. It’s a quality she hopes to preserve as a councillor. “It would be nice if North Dundas stays a community of North Dundas.”

instrumental in pushing council to pass a resolution declaring South Dundas “not a willing host” to future wind projects, she said. But the municipality ought to have behaved in an unwilling fashion before the current project started construction, she added. “They should have been ‘in there’ because it’s huge. It affects 350 homes.” Even now, according to Disheau, South Dundas could pass noise and shadow-flicker bylaws targeting the 10 towers at the 30megawatt development. She vows to push for such bylaws if elected. Having noticed the shadow-flicker effect on her own property, a bylaw addressing the problem would compel the turbine owners to throttle back dawn and dusk. A specific noise bylaw would aim for a similar remedy “when the noise is so bad, you can’t sleep in your own bed.”

The candidate has opted to run for deputy mayor because she’s also interested in higher levels of government — specifically the decisions made by Counties Council in Cornwall; the deputy mayor gets a seat at that table in addition to local council. There’s no prerequisite to become municipal councillor before seeking higher office because the right to vote for a position comes with the right to seek election to same. “You don’t need to be a councillor before you seek one of the top jobs,” she said, squashing the old misunderstanding. She intends to wait until after the June 12 provincial election before starting her campaign in earnest. It would only confuse the public to go door-knocking now, she said, and at a time when “people are so disgusted with all levels of government.”

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Maclean and his wife, Heather, own a heritage house and 260 acres of land north of Belleville called Moira Ridge Farms – or as he likes to call it, his ‘little piece of Paradise’, divided divided into 80 acres of hay fields and 180 acres of old growth forest, tree plantations and an alvar (a limestone plain that supports rare plants and animals normally native to prairie grasslands). In 2013, Maclean applied for and received funding from the Grasslands Habitat Farm Incentive Program (GHFIP) because he delayed having his hay harvested until after mid-July, when the bobolinks in his fields finished their nesting period. The GHFIP is aimed at main-

taining grassland habitat for bird species that are at risk, such as the bobolink and Eastern meadowlark. Cliff and his wife have owned the farm since late 2000, when they moved from Mississauga. After their children grew up, the couple was looking to have a place in the countryside, and Heather specifically wanted a heritage limestone farmhouse. When they saw the Eastern Ontario property advertised, they checked it out, fell in love with it, bought it and moved in. One summer a few years later, Heather noticed a big flock of fledgling birds flying around one of the fresh-cut hay fields. She showed Cliff, they took pictures, did some research, and found out that the birds were bobolinks. By chance, the field was harvested later on in July that year, so when they learned that it was safer for the nesting birds to harvest at that time, they decide to continue the practice in subsequent

years. The Maclean’s also discovered that their feathered friends fly all the way from Argentina and Brazil to nesting grounds in North America. “We said that if they were willing to work that hard to get to our fields, the least we can do is help them get the job done,” Maclean remembers. So in 2012, when Cliff learned about the GHFIP through his local Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) representative Stan Meeks, he decided to get involved. The program was delivered by the OSCIA and funded by Environment Canada. GHFIP is based on a competitive bid system and an Environmental Benefit Index to identify and reward proposed projects that show the greatest environmental merit for the money invested. The EBI converts responses to questions asked at the application stage into a score that reviewers are able to use to identify an application’s benefit to grassland birds. Continued on page 21B

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Stormont 4-H raises $5,000 by Carolyn thompson goddard AgriNews Contributor vonmore — roxborough agriCulture soCiety and the stormont County 4-h Club shared a suCCess-

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north stormont plaCe 5. Young 4-Hers in Stormont County will be able to compete for a substantially richer prize pool this summer as a result. Linda Holland, President of the Roxborough

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Agricultural Society, told The AgriNews that 142 tickets were sold for the event with the Society, raising $2,500 before expenses for the organizers of the annual Avonmore Fair. Following the dinner, Avonmore resident John Jamieson auctioned off donated items, generating a whopping $5,000 for the prize pool at the Stormont County 4-H Club’s Calf Rally at the Fair. That’s over and above what would have been the usual allotment of prize money, Jamieson pointed out.

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According to Holland, the Calf Rally has been running for at least the last 18 years at the Avonmore Fair and is a qualifying show for All Ontario and All Canada awards. Jill Robinson, president of the 4-H Club, said there is a special class for those under 10, sponsored by the Finch & District Lions Club. The Roxborough Agricultural Society sponsors prizes in addition to those from the regular sponsors of the Calf Rally. Avonmore Fair takes place on July 11, 12, 13. a new granting program called Back to Ag. The Back to Ag Program, administered by CASA will help injured farmers get back to the farm by providing the resources needed to purchase or modify adaptive technology. Social media users may like, share, retweet or use the hashtag as often as they want to for the duration of the campaign, which runs from May 29 to June 13.

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from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at a cost of $12 per day, including lunch and t-shirt for each participant. These camps are open to both 4-H members and non-members alike, but have a maximum registration of 60 participants. In Eastern Ontario, Discovery Days will take place in Renfrew at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre on June 21. Registration deadline in June 6. For other regional Discovery Day information and forms visit the 4-H Ontario website at www.4-hontario.ca/discovery-days.

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The apple of Prince Edward County’s eye Grant Howes, Owner, Cider Maker and Orchardist and Jenifer Dean, General Manager and Cider Maker of the County Cider Company welcome guests to the top the top-of-the hill cidery during the Apple Blossom Festive held on May 25, near Picton. The event, a fundraiser for the local St. John's Anglican Church, had church ladies selling donated apple pies, along with offering up CCC cider tastings (for a donation). Pommies of Brampton and West Avenue Cider Company in Toronto samples were also available. Owner of West End, chef Chris Haworth was making paella in the outdoor kitchen for $5. All proceeds went to the rural church. PJ Pearson

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VALLEY RIVER HOLSTEINS, ANNVILLE, PA 65 Holsteins: RHA 24,600M 951F 765P SCC average: 85,000 on DHI Valley River owners Barry and Barbara Hostetter and employee Joe Kwiatkowski (his children Adam and Allison) are pictured with the Roy daughter that was 1st 5-yr-old at PA Spring Show and 5th at NY Spring Carousel. She was EX-90 in 2nd lactation with 28,000m 4.5f 3.5p and is pictured here fresh in 3rd lactation since December.

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Much-loved artisanal cheese company opens doors Now re-opened under new ownership visitors to Prince Edward County can get a scrumptious samples of locally made goat cheese products, in a variety of flavours from plain to nettle, at the award-winning Fifth Town Artisan Cheese dairy and retail store is located just outside Picton on the far reaches of scenic County Road 8. But the drive didn't deter, from left, Sherrie Strong (Newmarket), Trish Hislop (Toronto), Susan Farrell (Kanata) and Darcy Sarson (Antigonish, Nova Scotia) from visiting the business they had hear so much about. The ladies, originally all from Antigonish, were on a reunion weekend when they heard about how good the cheese was at Fifth Town, and were not disappointed by what Heather Robertson and Zara Wexler were offering. See the article inside this section. PJ Pearson photo

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Organic farmers and those making milk on grass have been moving in that direction over the last few decades in North America, but it is a controversial to downright contentious issue on the conventional dairy farm. And, while Brown Swiss and Jersey crosses have been showing up in dairy barns the last few years, the new kid may well be the Bavarian Fleckvieh. Perhaps better known in Canada as a beef animal, the Fleckvieh is, in fact, a dual purpose animal, the second largest dairy breed

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Fleckvieh Continued from page 2B business,” he says, but there is a move in that direction. Tolsma, who milked cattle for several years after coming to Canada from the Netherlands, didn’t start out the Fleckvieh booster that he is today. Also an AI technician, he says that in the eight years he’s been selling Fleckvieh genetics he’s come to see firsthand the benefits they bring to cross-breeding programs in commercial dairy operations. Concentrating on superior dairy lines from Bavarian Fleckvieh Genetics, a leading breeding organization in Germany, he says 99.9 percent of his customers are dairy farmers. And almost all of them continue to use Fleckvieh in their crossbreeding programs. What they’re aiming for is a cow with better feet and legs, he says, “A strong cow that can handle high production without problems.” Production too is impressive, he says, with an average first lactation of 8,000 to 8,500 litres, a second lactation higher than

Henk Tolsma the first and the third higher again than the second. This increased production and longevity equals profit. As well as the improved fertility of heterosis, farmers are also finding that good body condition on the muscular frame of FI heifers and cows after freshening, also increases the productivity and profitability of the herd. They are in his view stronger, healthier and better able to breed back quickly. Admittedly some farmers are reluctant to crossbred a good Holstein cow, but Tolsma’s response is pretty straight forward. “What’s wrong with that if it makes you more money,” he says, citing fewer open days and the lower vet bills and breeding costs associated with Fleckviehs and F1

A robust Fleckvieh Holstein hybrid. cows. As well as the increased fertility and shorter breeding intervals that heterosis brings, organic farmers in particular, also like the grazing traits inherent in the Fleckvieh breed and the low somatic cell counts. The healthy, muscular frame and feed conversion traits of the bull calves also up the herd profit margins.

Tolsma says that in his area week-old F1 bull calves can fetch as much as $400. Breed data suggests young bulls with intense fattening can reach daily gains of more than 1.300g. Age of slaughter is 16 to 18 months with a dressing percentage of 57 to 60%. Depending of course on management and feeding, breed data from Bavarian

Photo courtesy Bayern Genetik, Germany, via Big Bear Genetics, Man.

Fleckvieh Genetics in Germany claims average herd performances numbers of 7.000kg of milk with 4,2% fat and 3,7% protein. Top producing herds can approach 11,000 kg. Average somatic cell counts are less than 180 across all lactations. Farmers who want to talk about the breed are most welcome to call.

Tolsma loves to talk about the Fleckvieh and can be reached at 519-535-2032. Additional Bavarian Fleckvieh information can be found at www.fleckvieh.de and at Big Bear Genetics of Manitoba, the North American distributor of Bavarian Fleckvieh genetics at www.bigbeargenetics.com .

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Known as one of the ‘greenest’ cheese producers in Canada, the new coowner Patricia Bertozzi, of Toronto-based Bertozzi Importing, learned of the business opportunity while visiting the county’s Norman Hardie Winery and Vineyard. “It is about passion and opportunity,” said Bertozzi. “Prince Edward County is beautiful and with a family back ground in artisan cheesemaking, my grandfather was a parmigiano producer in Reggio Emilia, Italy, it seemed to be the perfect opportunity. I also loved the building on site, not only for its uniqueness, but for

its innovation to be environmentally friendly. But, with that came a price tag to update the facility after the business had gone into receivership, noted Bertozzi, who purchased the dairy in 2012 with her brother Hugo. As previously reported in The AgriNews, Fifth Town, founded by Petra Kassun-Mutch in 2004, closed its doors after four award-winning years. It not only won for its premier goat and sheep milk cheeses, but for its production line innovation. Lauded for its state-of-theart facility’s solar, wind and geothermal technologies that have helped reduce its energy consumption by 60 per cent, the company runs Canada’s only dairy certified as Platinum LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). The dairy has even built subterranean caves for

aging cheese to provide a cool environment with little energy input. Bertozzi also noted that of the staff of four, Heather Robinson stayed on after the purchase, as did the cheesemaker Brad Reid and plant manager Todd Burley. “We couldn’t have done the reopen without them,” she continued. “The recipes previously used were reinstated and have been going very smoothly, which helped an enormous amount.” When The AgriNews met up with Robertson at the retail store, it was already abuzz with customers tasting the free samples of local goat cheese and some small batch imported Italian cheese varieties such as Chestnut and Bootlegger, that is now kept in stock – something Robertson says is special to their counter because of the technically easy method of production.

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With the reopen only recently taking place, the cheese production is limited but the dairy still uses local milk from the Lucke family farm, just down the road. “They have about 220 goats hat produce 1,500 litres per week for us to use.” Inhouse they have six flavours, five soft ripened, two cheddar varieties, fresh goat curd plus a few more. The retail store also sells local products such as Cressey Mustards, preserves, and Fosterholm maple syrup to name a few. The dairy will be participating in the Great Canadian Cheese Festival in Picton June 7 and 8 at the fairgrounds, but the store is open daily and throughout the summer will be hosting wine and cheese tastings in the outdoor pavilion. For more information visit the dairy at 4309 County Road, Picton, or www.fifthtown.ca.

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That includes this year's new mandatory use of a seeder fluency agent intended to reduce neonic dust emissions from planting equipment. But the National Farmers Union says it's time for a five-year moratorium on a neonics. “It has been little more than a decade since the product was introduced and already neonicotinoids are being used across Canada at an unprecedented scale, resulting in significant harm to bees and likely to wild pollinators and natural ecosystems as well,” said Ann Slater, NFU VicePresident, Policy, during May 1 testimony in front of the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry. “We recognize that neonicotinoid insecticides are used on Continued on page 7B

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and DHI judge Dave Bergeron (Dream Ridge Ayrshires), junior and intermediate members reviewed how to judge dairy cows. This year's club boasts 52 members, aged nine to 21. The first meeting was at Ferme Racine, Casselman, where the group covered the topic of calf registration and toured the farm. The member-run executive for 2014 includes President Vicki Brisson, Vice President Rachel Bekkers, Secretary Kaitlyn Blenkarn and Publicity Melissa Brisson.

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Day of the Honey Bee buzzes in Prescott-Russell

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uNITed cOuNTIes Of pRescOTT ANd RusseLL (ucpR) IN mAy 2012. “On this Day of the Honey Bee, we dedicate a special thank you to all friends of the bees that provide support for these insects so that they can continue to do their job and, above all, survive in these difficult times. More than 75 per cent of flowering plants are pollinated by bees – without them, our beautiful planet would no longer be the same,” expressed Achille Drouin, member of the Beekeepers Association of Prescott and Russell.

Neonics continued from page 5B many crops as both seed treatments and foliar sprays, however, they are now applied as preventative treatments on seed for nearly all corn, soy, canola and some wheat fields without regard to whether the seed treatments provide farmers with a benefit in terms of yield and insect control.” “The Pesticide Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has already determined that neonicotinoid seed treatments in corn and soybeans in Ontario and Quebec were the major contributor to bee deaths in 2012 and again in 2013,” noted Slater. “It concluded that the current use of neonicotinoid-treated corn and soybean seed is not sustainable, but continues to accommodate the sale and use of these insecticides

A honey bee can store 500,000 grains of pollen on one of its hind legs and visit 250 flowers in just one hour – meaning it plays a major role in pollination! Therefore, among the 100 most-common species of food plants grown around the world, 71 are pollinated exclusively by honey bees. Honey is a natural product that man, despite all the technology, cannot produce. In addition to its taste, honey has beneficial and therapeutic properties. There are a wide variety of honeys of which the range of flavours, colours and textures reflects the scents of the land where these bees are foraging. Within the beehives, a beekeeper can also collect other precious substances, such as balls of pollen, propolis, wax, and the very rare and expensive royal jelly. “The mayors of Prescott and Russell would like to emphasize the importance of our bees, which provide us this nectar of the gods,”

stated Jean Paul St. Pierre, Warden of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell. “Prescott and Russell is a region where agriculture plays an important role in the local economy and we need to continue raising awareness among our residents about the importance of preserving our bees for crop pollination.” In the fifth century BC, Hippocrates, the famous Greek physician, prescribed honey to fight against fever and respiratory infections, and to treat skin wounds, heartburn and slow the effects of aging. Today, the antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic and healing properties of the honey have been scientifically proven. Visit the website of the Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network at www.agroon.ca to locate a beekeeper near you. Honey stores perfectly and retains all its qualities for many, many months – even years.

without requiring chemical and seed companies to accept responsibility for the harm they are causing to bees and native pollinators. We believe that the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry must recommend that Health Canada take immediate action to protect bees and pollinators. It is time for the Canadian government and Canadian regulatory agencies to act in the public interest.” But the GFO and some researchers suggest there are other culprits at play in honeybee colony collapse disorder, including varroa mites, winter kill diseases, poor nutrition and drought. In another mitigation measure, some growers will begin testing dust deflectors on their planters this year, too. During the Crop Day conference at the University of Guelph's Kemptville Campus in

February, OMAF field crop entomologist Tracey Baute presented findings that suggest bees are picking up the wayward pesticide dust by foraging on the blossoms of trees blooming in the fencerows around fields at planting time. Baute raised the idea of planting treed sanctuaries for the bees, elsewhere on farmers' properties, as one possible method of lessening the impact. A person in the audience half-jokingly suggested that cutting the remaining fencerows might be another method of keeping the bees away during planting. She also observed that neonics will have to be made much more dust-free than what’s currently accomplished with the new fluency agent. There might be some promise, she said, in the idea of coating each seed with plastic polymers containing the chemical.

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E. Ontario Dairy Farmers named as 2014 Ontario’s Outstanding Young Farmers Want to aLWays bE cHanGinG and GroWinG. WE EmbracE nEW idEas and tEcHnoLoGy and WE Want to HavE a farm WE arE ProUd of, tHat WE HELPEd makE WitH botH oUr brains and oUr backs. tHosE Words, from Jason and amanda o’connELL, of sUnoL farms in carLEton PLacE, arE a biG Part of WHy tHEy arE tHE WinnErs of tHE 2014 ontario’s oUtstandinG yoUnG farmErs’ ProGram.

The O’Connells received the top honour at the provincial awards ceremony held in Guelph on March 25. Winners of the award are chosen based on career progress; environmental and safety practices; crop and livestock production history; financial and management practices; and contributions to society. Jason, raised on a small

hobby beef farm, and Amanda, on a nearby dairy farmer, met while attending the University of Guelph’s Kemptville College. In 2006 they bought out Amanda’s family dairy farm and started on their own. After two years of “working to convince others to incorporate new technologies, and science,” they were given free rein to make management decisions and since taking over, they have moved from milking 127 cows filling 70 kgs of quota to now milking 90-95 cows while filling 120+kg daily. The judges, Eadie Steele (Shepherd’s Choice Breeding Stock, and OYF alumnus), Ken Rounds (Ethos Solar and OYF Alumnus) and Dr. Larry Martin (Agri-Food Management Excellence) chose the O’Connells in part due to their willingness to adopt change, desire for continuous improvement

and growth, and involvement in the industry and their community. Runners- up were Dave and Amy Arand of Arand Farms in Atwood. Dave and his family raise 40,000 turkeys and crop 1200 acres of corn, wheat and dry beans. For information on all of the finalists, visit the OOYF website at www.oyfontario.ca. Co-chairs of the event, Steve and Lisa Cooper of Coopers’ Farm and noted that “Spending time with such imaginative and successful young farmers reminds us all that farming is a rewarding occupation and we need to be positive and celebrate our accomplishments.” To be eligible for the Outstanding Young Farmer award, farmers must be between 19 and 39 years of age, derive at least two thirds of their annual

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ration established in 2011. Vintage Iron consists of about 175 collectors, who between them own and showcase thousands of pieces of vintage farm machinery and household items regularly. Staal says his particular collection has become well known as one of the largest and quite often has visitors from 4-H clubs, Women’s Institute groups and “people just interested in history.� The most common vintage items noted Staal are milk and cream cans. “With the adoption of farm bulk tanks and tanker trucks in the 1940s and 50s milk was stored. There are a fair number of them around. A lot of people like them for tole painting and decora-

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Nostalgia Continued from page 10B “I like collecting mostly unique pieces – something that usually catches the eye because it is different in shape or colour, including an 1889 DeLaval open gear, hand-crank from Sweden that I found in Morrisburg.� At the OVFS, Staal dedicated his dairy display to the women on the farm, as many were the main producers of the dairy products, using such items as cream separators at least a couple times a week. It was an important source of income for families at one time, but as equipment and markets improved, and aspects of dairying moved from the farm to the factory, women’s participation was gradually eliminated. Staal is also a past president of the Russell Historical Society, which includes the Keith M. Boyd Museum in Russell. “The museum often has displays of the agricultural history of the area. Russell at one time had up to eight cheese factories,� said Staal, “mainly producing cheddar cheese, but were closed by the 1940s. We are lucky to have a museum that is able to capture the agricultural history of our community,� he said. “Between the dairy industry and the brick industry the area was a bustling place.� When asked by The AgriNews why such a large dairy collection, Staal noted it was a natural progression to preserve the past after the family decided not to continue in dairy farming.

Henry Staal, an avid collector of vintage farm equipment, stands beside a 1889 De Laval hand cranked, open-gear cream separator made in Sweden but discovered Morrisburg. “We already had many and now farms approxipieces, so once the decision mately 800 acres of soy and was made not to build a corn. new barn or keep the herd, “Although we still have a we were able to expand on very large dairy industry,� the collection.� Staal said. “Sometimes the Staal’s collection also historical aspect of how we includes Minneapolis got here gets lost and that is Molina tractors, hay forks, why I collect and share all chainsaws, and cast iron of the farming equipment. (Staal’s father once worked Dairy is a big part of agriat the Smart Foundry in culture that built our country Brockville) amongst the and with fewer and fewer barn full of farm equipfarms we need to preserve ment. and remember the past.� The Staal family bought the farm on Hamilton Road in 1956 after immigrating to Canada from Holland.  Henry, and wife Cora, took over the farm from his parents, Hank and Bepp in 1978, which then included about 60 head of cattle. It was also at this time that Hank switched over to the seed business

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growth for years to come. “You could easily milk 120 cows with that,” Jaquement pointed out, adding, “I would not be scared to go up to 150 cows.” The Jaquemets had been trying to sell the farm for five years. The operation previously featured a herringbone parlour. Last year, they decided “to put the Lely robots in and see what happens,” he said. The upgrade worked — not only in terms of improving the efficiency of the operation — the farm sold as well. Per cow production increased almost four kg daily, to 33 kg, he said. Undergoing a number of expansions and improvements over the years, the farm also employs a Lely feed-sweeping robot. And for the past decade, Missy Holsteins has used an automated rovibec feed conveyor system that continues to serve the perimeter alley around the free stall. Continued on page 15B

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Missy Holsteins Continued from page 14B He recounted how he was able to unplug his alarm clock after his ani-

The AgriNews June, 2014 Page 15B mals had become accustomed to the Lely milkers. “That was the best thing.” Also on the lifestyle side of the ledger, he remembered a family function last Christmas, where one of his brothers, also a dairy farmer, was getting up to leave at the traditional late afternoon chore

time. “I see my brother getting up, and I said, ‘Where are you going?” he laughed. Indeed, for the first time in generations on some Ontario dairy farms, the robotic revolution means that families can be together through an entire Christmas day without somebody having to leave for the barn. And that’s a real game changer. At the Ottawa Valley Farm Show in March, Luke Geleynse of Dundas Agri Systems highlighted

precisely such a comment from the Facebook posting of a dairy farmer client with recently installed Lely robots. Jaquemet also sees the technology as having other benefits. “For the animal welfare aspect, you’re going to see more and more of it,” he suggested. He pointed out that his cows have no hesitancy getting milked by the robots. One of his best cows tried to enter one or the other units 53 times on a particular day. The

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In short, established farmers are opting to go mobile as a consequence of the Dairy Farmers of Ontario’s imposition of quota-exchange rules that has made quota itself immobile — at least in the sort of quantity needed for a substantial expansion of an existing farm. Those rules were brought in a few years ago as a social policy to protect farmers from rising quota prices on an open exchange, and resulting higher debt levels. Critics suggest this change, which included a $25,000 per kg quota price cap, has only helped push up the price of operating dairy farms instead — meaning more debt for purchasers in any case. Smellink, who attended Missy Holsteins’ last open house event this spring, said he was aware of chains of individual farm real estate deals in which several operating dairies had been sold to separate buyers on condition of those buyers selling their own farms. A chain of five interconnected deals had fallen through, he said, after one of the dairies failed to sell. There was no such problem at Missy Holsteins, however, and the new owner was slated to take possession on June 1, according to Alain Jaquement, who appeared pleased to be in his final weeks as proprietor while welcoming guests to his open house event on April 12.

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Hunger launch coincides with Hunger Awareness Week from May 5 to 9, 2014, which is aimed to raise awareness about the issue of hunger in Canada. FCC launched its annual campaign by donating $100,000 to Food Banks Canada. FCC’s enthusiastic partners are also a major reason for the program’s success year after year. As Platinum partners, BDO and TMF Foods inc. have once again committed to collecting and providing food for FCC Drive Away Hunger. “On behalf of BDO, I am thrilled to announce our continued support of the FCC Drive Away Hunger campaign,� said Keith Farlinger, Chief Executive Officer, BDO. “This is our seventh year of participation, which sees our offices join forces from coast to coast to collect food and monetary donations. We are proud to partner with FCC

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involved in the dairy industry in another capacity. The workshop was developed by the Ontario Holstein Branch and 4-�H Ontario in 2010 in order to fill an education gap in business management within the industry. “Five years ago when we decided to put this program on it was mainly based on giving young people more education on the business side of dairy farming,� says Jason French, General Manager, Ontario Holstein Branch. “We’re really trying to make sure the Dairy Sen$e program gives them some practical and financial knowledge that they can take home and use in their own operation or to be able to ask their parents more questions about how their Continued on page 18B

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Sen$e Continued from page 17B operation is managed.” The first day of the conference saw the group receive some media advice from Andrew Campbell of Fresh Air Media, as well as presentations from Farm Credit Canada, TD Canada Trust, CIBC and AgCareers.com. The following day participants headed to New Hamburg for a tour of Heeg Dairy Inc., a dairy farm owned by Sytse and Anita Heeg. While there they learned about a Herd Navigator for reproduction, disease prevention and transition cow management. In the afternoon they continued to Den‐Lee Farms Ltd., owned by Greg, Shelley, Dennis and Sandy Kuepfer, where they learned about the importance of milk quality, land stewardship and genetic selection in reaching goals. “The typical journey for a 4-H member in the dairy side has a lot to do with showing and fitting and working with the livestock — but we

never really get into the business side,” says David Rose, a presenter from CIBC, Dairy Sen$e planning committee member and Ontario 4-H Foundation Trustee. “Dairy Sen$e gives them an opportunity to look at financial statements, learn a little bit more about balance sheets, income statements and the performance of the business. We’re hoping to make them better dairy farmers, better business people, and because it’s 4-H, we’re trying to make them better people overall.” Participants were divided into case study groups on the final day of the conference, to analyze financial information based on case study farms. They then gave a presentation on their recommendations for how these farms could improve their operations. The information they acquired through the workshops and tours was instrumental in developing their case study presentations. Finally, the group received a presentation by Doug Jack on Family Succession from the firm of Borden Ladner

Gervais LLP. 4-H Ontario and the Ontario Holstein Branch would like to thank the following sponsors for helping to make this year’s Dairy Sen$e such a success: presenting sponsor EastGen, as well as John Deere Canada, Alltech Canada Inc., CIBC Agriculture, DeLaval, Farm Credit Canada, Holstein Canada, Norwell Dairy Systems Ltd., Ontario Dairy Youth Trust Fund, Ontario Joint Dairy Breeds and additional in-kind contributors. 4-H Ontario is a grassroots organization of leaders building leaders. At 4-H, participants, youth aged 6–21; and screened, trained volunteer leaders come together to create a 4-H club and learn about a selected topic through handson activities and mentorship. There are also a variety of provincial camp and conference opportunities. Through the 4-H experience, members learn to do by doing and build valuable skills that will help them reach their full potential to become conscious, contributing citizens.

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Plowing a deeply rooted tradition for Manley family by Glenda Eden AgriNews Contributor TORMONT — FOR ONe STORMONT COuNTy FaMily The 2015 iNTeRNaTiONal PlOwiNg MaTCh aNd RuRal exPO, haS ReNewed a deePly ROOT-

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FiNCh FROM SePTeMbeR 22 TO 26, 2015. For many years the Manley family of Berwick were a fixture at plowing matches across the province. Current patriarch Murray Manley says both his grandfather and his father Peter Manley were plowmen, competing at local county meets and International Plowing Matches. The late Peter Manley is also renowned locally as the Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for Stormont County from 1951 to 1963, “I followed suit and with my brother Doug plowed local and international matches,� says Murray of the family’s long-standing participation. They were on a number of occasions the winners of Stormont County’s Aden Casselman Trophy and the more current Beehler Trophy . Then Murray’s own children got behind the plow and all six – Thomas, David, Allen, Evelyn, Stephen and Daniel – took part. The former dairy farmer sold his Holstein herd in 1988. The century farm was certified organic in 1989 and was how Homestead Organics of Berwick initially came about. Murray didn’t plow much after 2000 but has returned, plowing last October in Crysler at the Stormont match with his son Allen and granddaughter Elisabeth. “I think it’s going to be good for the community,� he says of the 2015 international match. “It’s going to create interest and financial spin off.� NeaR

“But farming has changed,� he says, as has tillage. Where once 100 per cent of the land was plowed, today the plow is used on as little as five percent of the land, he says, of the move to no-till and other soil conservation practices. Fifty years ago, a 200acre farm might have 50 acres to plow which, he says, is quite easily done, but with farms here approaching 1,000 acres and using zero or minimal tillage it’s just not the same. The largest classes today at the matches are the antique classes, he says. Enthusiasts who, like old car clubs, try to maintain a dying art and show people how it was done. Murray has retired four times now, he laughs, most recently from driving transport trucks. “That was a life-long dream of mine. It was on my bucket list.� He intends to plow at the Stormont match again this year but may just coach in 2015 at the international match. There is also an equipment issue to take into consideration. They don’t own any now but were able to plow with equipment borrowed from a neighbour. Granddaughter Elisabeth Manley of Newington spent only her very early years on the farm, but the family’s move back to the area has renewed her interest in farming and agriculture. The 2013 Stormont County match was her first competition. “My Grandpa was a good coach though,� she says of her respectable results. She was a few points behind her father and grandfather, she says, but managed to best the other young women in her category. “I’m pretty proud of that.� Her career path is to pair a degree in biology with nursing and will be heading back to university this September in Kingston. “I’m planning on plowing again this year, now that I have the feel for it,� she says of the Stormont Match in October. “But only if

Grandpa does it again with me.� She would have to qualify this fall for the International Match in 2015. “It crazy,� she says, of the planning, anticipation and excitement generated by the upcoming International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in Finch. “I’m excited because I know how excited my Dad is,� she says, of the matches her father Allen and his brothers participated in when they were young. Plowing matches were an important and memorable part of Allen’s youth. “When we lived on the farm we would go to two or three a year.� He reckons he was somewhere between eight and 10 years old when he entered his first match and that autumn tradition continued until his late teens. “Dad and I, or one of the others (siblings) would go to the local county matches,� he says. “And sometimes my grandfather would be there judging.� In those days, they used a Massey Ferguson 175 and their Kverneland three-furrow plow. Later on they bought a two-furrow, Kverneland competition plow, he adds. Allen has never plowed at an international match and doesn’t think he has the skill level to compete in 2015 at Finch. But that doesn’t detract from his support of the county meets or the satisfaction. He also enjoys visiting with people he doesn’t often get to see. “Farming is still in my blood,� says Allen, who now works in the trucking industry. But he’s never really been too far removed from the farm, coming home to help when needed. But he is looking forward to volunteering at the 2015 match, when the big event comes to his own backyard, and to cheering on his brother Stephen, who hopes to quality for 2015 at the Stormont county match this fall. And of his Dad’s return to competition, he says, “It’s good to see him come out and do something he hasn’t done for a while.�

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losses that resulted from the reduction. “The process was straightforward and educational,� Maclean said. “The fact that it was all online was convenient, but it was the first time for this program, so we spent lots of time getting through the glitches.� Having worked with information technology for decades, he understood the kinks that need to be ironed out when new services are launched. Maclean praised Christine Schmalz, Senior Environmental Co-ordina-

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could work on other farms where they could hay earlier or later than the birds’ nesting period.� The Spring 2014 application intake for GHFIP has now come to a close. Interested applicants are encouraged to check the OSCIA website regularly for future opportunities through GHFIP, as well as additional cost-share opportunities. For more information, contact Christine Schmalz at christine.schmalz@ontariosoilcrop.org or 1-800265-975.

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Macdonald campus students gain valuable experience at NAIDC by Caitlin MacDougall, FMT Liaison Officer Special to AgriNews he MaCdonald CaMpus TeaM ThaT Travelled To ForT Wayne, IndIana For The norTh aMerICan InTerCollegIaTe daIry Challenge aprIl 3-5, 2014, reTurned hoMe WITh a respeCTaBle 4Th plaCe FInIsh For TheIr assIgned FarM. The team, made up of third-year Farm Management and Technology (FMT) students Malcolm Duncan (Ormstown, QC), Justine Pouliot (Saint-Henri-de-LĂŠvis, QC), David Suter (North Glengarry, ON), and Daniel Sutherland (Huntingdon, QC) and coached by FMT instructor Christian Molgat, competed against 7 other teams

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touring other farms in the area. David is from a large family dairy farm which operates under the prefix S-SHolstein. His uncle Andy Senn and his father, Frank Suter, are the owners of

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The AgriNews June, 2014 Page 23B The students had to step into the producers’ shoes and assess what improvements would make the biggest differences in terms of nutrition, reproduction, milking procedures, animal health, cow comfort, and financial management. Take away lessons For David, “the big thing I learned more about was just how important a good repro [reproduction] program really is to a farm’s bottom line. I also believe that this experience also allowed me to look at dairy farming from a different perspective.� Something else he will take away from this experience is that “our parlours are way over-sized here, as most farms had a double 5 to a double 8 for 450 milking cows.� David will be continuing his education this fall at Olds College in Olds, Alberta, where he will be completing a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Agribusiness. He is also extremely active on Twitter – a real “Agvocate�. You can follow David at @DavidSuter82. The students would like to sincerely thank their sponsors, as well as their coach, Chris Molgat, for helping them fundraise and coordinate this trip. The 2015 NAIDC will be held in Syracuse, NY, and FMT plans to send a team.

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In the 1940s, the region boasted more than 100 cheese factories, and Hastings County was known as the Cheese Capital of Ontario. When refrigerated transport made it possible to carry milk farther from farms, many cheese factories closed. Luckily, a number remained, including several of the country’s oldest, and they continue to make award-winning cheddars, often in much the same way as they did 100 years ago – in open vats, using real milk, guided by master cheesemakers. There 11 stops along trail to discover a taste of Quite heritage. For more information visit www.tourism.bayofquinte.ca

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