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Signed for delivery: IPM 2015 Clockwise, from left, Ontario Queen of the Furrow Laura Price, Delaney Bus Lines’ Diana and Mark Begg, Dianne Shane of Shane Signs and Stormont County Queen of the Furrow Fabienne Kagi, posing with recently unveiled signs for the 2015 Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry IPM. Shane signs also created a similar vinyl design wrapping a Delaney commuter bus that regularly travels out of Finch, site of next September’s International Plowing Match and Rural Expo. Zandbergen photo

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International Plowing Match material arrives in E. Ontario

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www.agrinews.ca The volunteers who helped out unloading the infrastructure supply containers shipped from Ivy, in Simcoe County (site of this year’s IPM) to the site of the 2015 IPM and Rural Expo north of Finch, included (from left):George Duprau, Jeff Waldroff, (president of the Stormont County Plowmen’s Association), Rob MacGregor (owner of MacGregor Crane), Angus Campbell, David Brown, (owner of David Brown Construction), Ronnie MacNaughton, and Charles Leduc (owner of Dynaload).

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The Ontario Plowmen’s Association maintains quite an inventory of material for the annual undertaking that travels all over the province — each time transforming another farm into a thriving convention site with a population that soars into the tens of thousands each day. Along with a mass of hydro poles, 11 shipping containers arrived Oct. 15 at the site on the north side of Concession 3-4. They contained snow fences, waterlines, gates, wooden fences and other needs for the massive show that will take shape at Redlodge Farm, owned by Armin and Monica Kagi, just north of Finch. The 2015 IPM and Rural Expo takes place next September but crews will dig into the recently arrived containers and supplies to prepare the site and erect the necessary infrastructure starting next summer. The “tent city� will be located on the 92 acres provided by the Kagis. Stephen and Leonard O’Donohue of Finchside Farms will be donating an additional 75 acres that will be designated for parking and camping areas. Van Der Veen Services Inc., owned by Danny Van Der Veen, delivered the 11th and final container on Wed., Oct. 15, which was unloaded by a huge crane donated and operated by Rob MacGregor. Also on site was Charles Leduc, owner of Dynaload, who donated a large forklift to move some of the lighter containers. David Brown also donated a pay loader and was on hand for the final container and Ronnie MacNaughton donated his time and tractor.

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Signed for delivery in Finch: IPM & Rural Expo 2015

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2015 INTerNaTIoNal PlowINg MaTCH aNd rural exPo. Kudos and applause filled the North Stormont Community Centre at the official kickoff and ceremonial signing of the host agreement between the Stormont County Plowmen’s Association and its provincial counterpart, the Ontario Plowmen’s Association, which mounts the travelling IPM in a different place each year. The Oct. 24 event also unveiled new signs that will be featured in the vicinity of the Concession 3-4 site north of Finch. And it literally turned the key on a Delaney Bus Lines commuter shuttle now serving as a rolling billboard for the Sept. 22-26, 2015, IPM. “You guys are so enthusiastic. You hold the record for all directors’ meetings even when it’s 30 below,� OPA Executive Director Cathy Lasby said to the assembled group. “Hats off to you.� Lasby added she’s been receiving lots of calls from exhibitors who want a piece of the action at the upcoming IPM. Event emcee Jim Brownell recounted the Stormont County Plowmen’s Association’s successful landing of the 2015 IPM from the OPA, back in 2012, and the ensuing years of work to ensure success next autumn. “You are all valuable and you continue to make it grow as an organization,� said Brownell, highlighting Continued on page 5

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The participants sign the IPM host agreement between the Ontario Plowmen’s Associaiton and the Stormont County Plowmen’s Association. Front, from left, OPA directors Robert McLean, Melvin Switzer (president) and Charlie Leduc; back, from left, Stormont Queen of the Furrow Fabienne Kagi, and local IPM organizers Jeff Waldroff, Jim Brownell (chair), Leslie Moran (treasurer), David Brown, Richard Neville and Ontario Queen of the Furrow Laura Price. Zandbergen photo

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Trick or treat It’s only fitting that the last day of consultations for Kemptville Campus facilitator Lyle Vanclief fell on Hallowe’en, the day you can’t tell for sure who’s under the vampire costumes. No one knows – probably not even Vanclief – if his report to OMAFRA Minister Jeff Leal due later this fall will sound the death knell for the college kicked to the curb by University of Guelph… or if it’ll form the beginning of great new era for the venerable 97-year-old institution. One thing is certain: The aftermath of U of G’s closure announcement last March and the subsequent investigation by Vanclief is creeping everybody out. Although far from despair, you could sense the despondent mood at Vanclief’s final consultation meeting Oct. 21 on campus at the W.B. George Centre, and to a lesser extent Oct. 25 at the annual Harvest Fest held in the same hall. Numbers were down at the fundraising Fest put on by the Kemptville College Foundation. While the hall was beautifully decorated in fall colours and accessories, the inviting look masked the niggling feeling that this might be the last Harvest Fest to be staged. The KFC board decided to hold the dinner and auction despite announced closure as a show of support for the college and the movement to recycle it as a viable educational facility with a large agricultural component. Although U of G will be present in some way until 2016, campus catering will no longer be able to accommodate major events with its stripped down staff and services. It’s already turning down many requests. When we reach a time when the campus can’t host a fundraiser in its name, then we’ve obviously reached the time to call it quits. Earlier in the week at the consultation meeting, only about one third of 440 chairs set out were occupied by a low-key crowd that seemed resigned to Kemptville’s fate. Vanclief wanted to offer one more chance for those with an interest to air out their ideas before closing off debate and finalizing his report. He insisted he didn’t want to go over the process yet again, or hear any more pie-in-the-sky vision statements. He wanted concrete ideas that could be turned into possible future programs at the college. Other than a guy who said he could open a truck driver training centre “tomorrow”, what he mainly got was process questions and vision statements. Although he took all of the comments courteously, he had to be discouraged. Vanclief is a realist. As he told the crowd yet again, he hasn’t got anything tangible to take to Leal, any other education institution ready to sign on the dotted line to manage Kemptville. While some institutions have indicated an interest, they balk when shown declining student numbers and the fuzzy bottom line. There are those who say there’s more going on than Lyle will reveal, that there are out-of-province and offshore parties showing serious interest in Kemptville who might not be welcomed by the provincial government or by U of G that still has considerable clout despite its decision to bail. It won’t be too long before the masks come off and all is revealed.

Hallowe’en clowns Over at Alfred Campus of the University of Guelph, facilitator consultations also wrapped up on Hallowe’en leaving a mood that’s much less spooked than the one hanging over Kemptville. In fact, going by the recent Alfred foundation fundraiser and a release issued by Tom Manley, chairman of the college’s community council, it’s almost joyous. While there was some unease in the campus party room Oct. 23 as to what the future may bring, overall the outlook was positive, particularly because of the engagement in Alfred programming from two community colleges, Ottawa’s La Cité collégiale and Boréal based in Sudbury. “They’re fighting over us,” one fundraiser participant commented. Meanwhile, the community council was “rejoicing” about facilitator Marc Godbout putting the finishing touches on his report to be submitted soon to OMAFRA Minister Jeff Leal. Unlike at Kemptville where praise for facilitator Lyle Vanclief’s effort has been muted, Manley heaped plaudits on Godbout and his team for an “excellent” investigation, consultation and forward-looking approach. Continued on page 10

AgriGab Big Blow In this business – journalism, not agriculture – it’s true that the squeaky wheel gets most of the attention. Actually, I suppose the same truth literally applies in agriculture. With the ongoing wind turbine issue, squeaky opponents of the relatively new energy delivery system are getting almost all of the coverage, the industry itself only the odd scrap of lukewarm support. That’s why I felt behind the times and somewhat embarrassed when I attended the Canadian Wind Energy Association conference in Montreal recently. It turns out I knew very little about this emerging industry and the economic benefits it appears to be generating. Opponents have some largely unsubstantiated complaints about health, noise, aesthetics, and loss of property values connected to industrial turbines. But the companies behind modern wind power have some good, largely unreported things to say too. I was surprised and impressed by the overall size of what I thought was a marginal industry, especially in Quebec which was the focus of the conference. Many wind energy companies have corporate headquarters in Montreal. The 30th annual conference and exhibition put on by CanWEA was held on two floors of the cavernous yet elegant Palais des Congrès on the edge of Old Montreal. “Wind energy in Quebec is truly a success story and it’s especially fitting that we’re in Montreal,” said CanWEA President Robert Hornung. “Quebec has played a critical role in the history of Canada’s wind energy industry.” And thanks to re-election in Ontario of a Liberal government, Hornung said the industry there is on firmer footing because of a strong commitment to wind energy development. On the other side of the issue, Hornung and his colleagues like the Green Energy Act! The Ontario Power Authority is working on the release of a request for proposals for 300 MW of new wind energy early next year, the CanWEA president said, to be followed by another RFP for the same amount of wind power in 2016. Hornung said it was gratifying to be coming together in the midst of what will be another record year for new wind power installations. Who knew! By the end of July, 763 MW of projects had been added to the national grid. Before the year is out, he expects to see additional new wind farms commissioned in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and Nova Scotia. Since 2011, wind farm construction in Canada has averaged almost 1.3 GW a year.

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by Tom VanDusen Hundreds of association members, industry and government representatives milled about the Palais, attending technical, political and social concern information sessions, networking and winding up the three days with an awards banquet. Like a collective logo, miniature replicas and photos of turbines were everywhere in the exhibition hall where product suppliers, contractors and consultants clamoured for attention. The industry came off as vibrant. To Hornung, it was particularly exciting to be in Montreal with Hydro-Quebec’s request for proposals for 450 MW in new wind energy capacity soon to be finalized. He noted the need to explore and implement technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions has never been more vital. He suggested Quebec’s wind power sector can help access potential new electricity customers, with the United States now seeking alternate sources of low-carbon generation. Quebec’s wind industry has created more than 5,000 jobs and generated $10-billion worth of investment over the past decade. The industry contributes $500-million annually to the provincial GDP. Over the life of wind farms currently under contract, the province will reap more than $1.1-billion in tax revenue. As is the case in Ontario and other provinces, many of the Quebec jobs are in rural and remote areas such as the Gaspe Peninsula where a turbine manufacturing cluster has been established to back wind power installations. The supply chain now includes 150 companies employing more than 1,000 people in the region that would otherwise be almost jobless. Quebec was home to Canada’s first really large wind farm, Horning recounted, the 99 MW Le Nordais project completed in 1999 that quadrupled Canada’s wind energy capacity. And the province will soon welcome the country’s newest, largest project, EDF EN Canada’s 350 MW Riviere-duMoulin wind farm. The province was also the first to establish a long-term wind energy target, a goal that’s close to being met. Wind project operators in Quebec will invest nearly $3-billion over 20 years in operations and maintenance; payments to municipal governments Continued on page 10

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From left, 2015 IPM & Rural Expo Chair Jim Brownell addresses local volunteers — many wearing the signature orange shirts of the event – at the launch event; 2015 IPM Public Relations co-chair Doug Thompson; and representatives from Scotiabank, a key event sponsor — Gail Snyder, Kelly Evans, Marie Pyper and Lilo Romanko. Zandbergen photos

Kickoff Continued from page 3 the 49 committees and subcommittees operating under the IPM umbrella. The IPM and Rural Expo typically draws tens of thousands of people wherever it is held. While the event does include a plowing match, its “tent city” trade show also serves as a major draw. Located near Finch in the Township of North Stormont —within Stormont County — the 2015 edition is being marketed as the StormontDundas-Glengarry IPM & Rural Expo. The name reflects the trio of counties that function as a single upper-tier jurisdicition. Slick new promotional material touts the area as “the cradle of Ontario.” Organizers also plan an historical display area, a

tractor ballet, and an auctioneers’ competition, adding to the hubbub and spectacle next fall. With the conclusion of the 2014 IPM in Simcoe County, the OPA website has started showcasing the major coming event in North Stormont. OPA President Melvin Switzer estimated the cost of staging the IPM at $2.5-million — not counting in-kind donations of labour from various organizations, including Hydro One, whose workers annually erect hydro poles on site as a free training exercise. Adding in the value of those services would put the event’s price tag at $3million, he said. Gate receipts usually more than cover the cost of operations, he said. One exception was the Navan IPM, which ran a deficit in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

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Delaney Bus Lines’ newly wrapped commuter bus was on display at the Stormont Dundas & Glengarry International Plowing Match and Rural Expo kickoff event in Finch last month. The rolling billboard promotes the Sept. 2226 IPM with each daily trip between the Nation’s Capital and Finch, site of the 2015 IPM. Zandbergen photo

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the IPM. But not the only one for the Delaney family. “My father-in-law was a long-time supporter of the county plowing matches,� he says of Mike Delaney, who passed away in 2010 and was born and raised on the farm. “This was something he would have supported.� Established in 1948 as a school bus and highway coach company, Delaney’s put their first commuter bus on the road from Cornwall to Ottawa in 2007 and added one to North Stormont and another to North Glengarry in 2011. As well as the wrapped commuter coach the bus line has provided transportation for IPM volunteers to both the 2013 IPM in Mitchell, Perth County, and the 2014 match in Ivy, Simcoe County, and several Ontario Plowmen Association meetings across the province. The wrap was manufactured by Shane Signs of Crysler, yet another corporate partner compelled by community commitment and a desire to help make the 2015 match a success. “We like to help whenever we can,� says Dianne Shane. “And the IPM is going to be really good for the community.� In operation for more than 25 years, Sheldon Shane, his wife Dianne and several employees create everything from mailboxes to billboards. To date they’ve provided magnetic IPM vehicle signs, lawn signs for the beautification committee and two double-

sided billboards soon to be erected on County Rd. 43 and at the IPM site on highway #12. The billboards and the bus wrap were designed by local graphic designer and IPM volunteer Colleen Benton-Parette. “She did an awesome job,� says Dianne of the art work. A team of heavy horses, icons of the IPM, virtually prance across the back of the coach. “The front tractor tire along one side of the bus is the exact location of the bus tire. That takes meticulous and precise measurement,� she says.

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Vanclief Continued from page 7 in the past. I can tell you I’m searching far and wide to find an educational institution that is ... interested in a satellite campus or leasing some facilities here to provide courses on site that would be available for people in Eastern Ontario,â€? observed Vanclief, who also expressed a wish to maintain both academic and trades training at the campus. He acknowledged talking “to numerous providers, all shapes and forms‌. not all only from Ontario, but outside of Ontario and Canada, and outside the continent.â€? They included both public and private operators, he said. Vanclief reiterated he will make recommendations to Ontario Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Minister Jeff Leal “later this fallâ€? and denied media reports of a more specific date or deadline. Once delivered, it is the minister who will decide if the report will be made public, he added. When a resident approached the microphone with the idea of a revived agricultural school specifically focused on being rural in character — as opposed to the more urban U of G — Vanclief laid bare the sobering obstacle facing any grand vision: “I haven’t had anybody yet that’s come forward and said, ‘I’m prepared to come forward and start an administration, take the costs, rent the facilities, facilitate all of this’ — realizing that they, like any of us, probably don’t have deep enough pockets to do it on their own.â€? “So there’s a lot that could be built if you get a provider here, and I hope — if and when we get a provider, I say if and when — so that people like yourself will come forward with ideas, and say there’s an opportunity here and there’s an opportunity there.â€? In reply to South Dundas resident John Dalrymple’s question about the required number of students to satisfy a new operator, Vanclief couldn’t offer a figure but noted it as the first matter of concern raised by every party that has looked at the school. Responding to a question from Paul Henderson

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of Spencerville, Vanclief read aloud the school’s dwindling graduating class sizes — in several individual disciplines — since 2010. No class produced more than double digits in that timeframe, with a high of 40 graduates completing the agricultural diploma program in 2012. Graduates in some of the other disciplines didn’t register above the single digits in certain cases. When Dalrymple inquired if there was a possibility of adding a new “technology� speciality alongside agriculture, Vanclief said he has challenged prospective operators to think of bringing new programs to the facility as a means of boosting enrollment. Kemptville “hasn’t been drawing a very big crowd� with current mix, he observed. In his turn at the microphone, Perry Como, owner of Construction Certification Services of Canada, pitched the con-

cept of a training centre for heavy equipment and truckdriver training. “I know for a fact you could bring in lots of students,â€? said Como, noting a dearth of trucking and coach-driving schools in the area, especially a system also developing driver experience. “Mandatory certification for heavy equipment is coming to Ontario. And there are thousands of companies, and they’re going to have ‌ major problems. So an organized school will see major students,â€? he said. Vanclief eagerly accepted his business card. “I could work with you, or for you, either one,â€? Como declared. Local OFA director Eleanor Renaud asked if the “Liberal governmentâ€? would be plowing any money into the campus facilities, which remains the property of a provincial entity, the Agricultural Research Institute of Continued on page 9

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Campus Continued from page 8 Ontario (ARIO). Vanclief opined such investment was unlikely without an accepted plan for the future. “My mandate is to come forward with recommendations that this campus, whatever happens here, is sustainable and it’s viable,� he explained.

“Because nobody wants to go through this again in a couple of years.� He qualified that last statement by noting “no guarantee� of another 97 years for Kemptville College. But then he made a point of reporting that two Ontario cabinet ministers — Leal and Reza Moridi of Training, Colleges and Universities — had visited the campus just a week earlier, along

with other key officials. Vanclief agreed with an observation from a woman in the audience that larger traditional farms and fewer farm families had drastically reduced the population of incoming agricultural students. She advised creating new agricultural programs aimed at “the growing demographic� of smaller organic producers and artisanal pursuits like craft brewing, to broaden the

Facilitator Lyle Vanclief (centre), describing himself as still optimistic about the Kemptville campus, is flanked by his report assistants, project manager Dog Moses of Belleville and Lois James of Russell. Zandbergen photo

school’s attraction. In reply, the facilitator remarked there may well be opportunities for a new provider to “draw a different species of fish� from the same Eastern Ontario pool. Vanclief also said he assumed an anglophone provider would be required for a revived Kemptville campus. He made that remark while responding to a question about working with the francophone Alfred campus. He also addressed questions of what might happen to the 847-acre campus and its 50 buildings if no suitor comes forward and no other government entity wants the property. In the event

the province opted to put the site up for public sale, “I’m guessing that anybody could bid on it,� he said, including developers in that list. Vanclief said the 50acre, ARIO-owned Winchester field-crop station — 30 km away from the campus — will continue to be used for OMAFRA research, having received “strong assurances� to that effect. Less certain was the status of the campus’s recently revamped dairy barn. Finding a new educational provider interested in carrying on dairy research “may very well be a challenge,� he conceded.

It was campus student Ben Karek who summed up the proceedings as painting “a bleak picture.� “The people want to know if progress is being made or not,� added Karek in his comments to Vanclief. “I feel farther ahead than I was six weeks ago,� replied the facilitator. “I’m still optimistic, yes.� Afterward, Dundas Federation of Agriculture President Jackie KellyPemberton told The AgriNews she wished more information had been forthcoming at the meeting, saying, “There are still so many unanswered questions.�

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Editorial: Clowns Continued from page 4 Without knowing any details, Manley said he has full confidence in whatever recommendations will be made by Godbout. There’s no doubt he’ll propose a “winning strategy� for the college and for FrancoOntarians in general. Manley passed on some requests to Leal, notably that the Godbout report be made public swiftly. He also asked the minister decide promptly on the future route to follow because, as matters now stand, University of Guelph will be out of the mix by next spring, and that the government commit to adequate financing to ensure success of the chosen solution. Then there was this very telling request: That decisions regarding Alfred not be delayed or linked to any decisions about

AgriGab Continued from page 4 and landowners who host turbines will add up to $25-million a year, not including returns to municipalities that have taken an ownership stake. Not all the news is good, Hornung allowed. Slow growth in energy demand in most jurisdictions means there’s limited need for new generation of any type. However, over the past 30 years, the wind energy sector has confronted a

www.agrinews.ca the future of Kemptville Campus because the two situations are “independent and very different.� Like everyone else in the region with an eye on campus closures, Manley understands that Alfred is in a much more comfortable place than Kemptville, partly because U of G doesn’t really care what happens to the remote French-language college. The university very much cares what happens at Kemptville. You can bet your Hallowe’en candy haul it doesn’t want a credible competitor setting up shop on the Anglo campus it’s abandoning. It doesn’t want a respected rival attracting students and programs that might otherwise go to U of G and Ridgetown Campus, making a success out of something university bean counters bungled, and generally making them look like a bunch of clowns. broad range of challenges and has proven itself equal to the task. “Determination and creativity has enabled the industry to move from a nice idea in the minds of pioneers and dreamers to a mainstream power source that’s cleaning our environment, creating jobs and revitalizing local communities.� Isn’t it time to ratchet down the selfserving anti-turbine rhetoric in rural Ontario and pay more attention to the industry as a creator of jobs and economic spinoffs?

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pality forming a non-profit corporation as future campus owner while leaving program delivery to others. Specifically, it identifies four “potential” program partners — Olds College, Vermont Technical College, Trent University, and Algonquin College — but does not indicate how close any of those institutions might be to signing on the dotted line as actual part-

ners. At an Oct. 21 public meeting, Vanclief repeatedly emphasized the need for prospective program providers to make their official pitches to him by his end-of-October deadline. The report highlights statements from representatives of two of the schools. It quotes Chris Dutton VMD, Vermont Tech,

Director, Institute of Applied Agriculture and Food Systems as saying that institution is “interested in having the opportunity to offer our most successful programs at Kemptville in the future.” And the report attributes “Trent University” as writing to the Task Force about “developing pathways from certificate programs currently and/or to be offered at the College into our Continued on page 15

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With no offers in hand by the 3 p.m. deadline, council held an emergency session and decided to extend the submission period a further 90 days. The township has not assumed ownership of the old plant but is using its Municipal Act authority to compel a sale for the recovery of unpaid taxes as well as associated legal fees related to the forced-sale process. Minimum bid has been set at the township’s outstanding combined bill — $482,337. Any proceeds from a sale would first pay off that bill. Anything excess would go back to the current owner — a family trust operating as 2121973 Ontario Limited and headed by Toronto-area businessman Malik Khalid. That entity purchased the shuttered factory — technically a cluster of about 10 village properties at the time — from NestlÊ in January 2007. Once the oldest North American plant in the NestlÊ fleet, the

multinational ceased production at the plant here — which made instant coffee, as well as chocolate syrup and powder products — on June 22, 2006. The current owner paid $500,000 for the property, several years after NestlĂŠ claimed to have invested tens of millions of dollars in upgrades. The property also comes with substantial freshwater well resources. It originally included a large wastewater lagoon on the east end of the village, but the current owner sold that to the township for $900,000 a few years ago, to increase the capacity of the village’s sewage system. Mayor Eric Duncan was reluctant to hazard a guess on council’s next move if the property still yields no bids by the new deadline. In that event, council could choose to have the property “vestedâ€? in the township — a municipal takeover of site ownership — but that would leave taxpayers on the hook for future costs related to demolition and cleanup if it ever comes to that. Duncan suggested there could be a bit of potential offsetting revenue by severing off and selling the old plant manager’s house, as well as the farm field out back, should the municipality fail to find a buyer and end up as owner.

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CPC Past Chair Jurgen Preugschas in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan says, “The Compliance Panel charged with assessing the WTO conformity of the U.S. response to the AB condemnation of the US COOL in 2012 has found convincingly against the

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U.S. Specifically, the May 23, 2013 revised Final COOL rule failed to bring the U.S. into conformity with its WTO obligations.� The Compliance Panel’s condemnation went further than the previous decisions in that it: • found that the U.S., in addition to breaching

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COOL ruling Continued from page 12 First, Canada’s national treatment rights under Article III:4 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT) which guarantee equivalent competitive opportunities cannot be negated by the regulatory distinctions provisions of the TBT Agreement. Second, the conditional findings on Article XXIII:(b) will support Canada’s position in the event the basic findings are overturned on appeal. It is as if the panel, after seeing how the U.S. ignored the previous findings, wanted to anticipate and cut off further attempts to game the system in the guise of “corrective” measures, says the CPC, which argues the American approach was actually designed to exacerbate problems caused by COOL’s segregation requirements and intensify damage to Canadian farmers and ranchers. In Ottawa, CPC Chair Jean-Guy Vincent said, “We are very pleased with this win, but it is the third time. It is time for the United States to respect its WTO obligations.” Vincent explained, “After the WTO Appellate Body confirmed the illegal discrimination in COOL, in 2012, the U.S. did nothing to eliminate the discrimination against imported Canadian born hogs and beef cattle. Indeed, the revised Final rule made the discrimination worse.” Since its implementation in 2008, COOL has had a direct impact of at least $2.5-billion on Canadian hog exports to the US. This does not include price suppression effects on hogs sold in Canada. Vincent noted the discrimination in COOL adversely affects the U.S. hog market

The AgriNews November, 2014 Page 13 for all participants by contributing to reduced efficiency and even plant closures. He explained, “U.S .pork producers have lobbied actively to eliminate the discrimination and for the U.S. to come into compliance with its WTO obligations. CPC will be working with our American counterparts and other U.S. stakeholders to help find a timely and effective legislated end to this irritant and its serious discrimination. The Compliance Panel’s decision makes crystal clear the need for change. There is no reason why it should not expedite favourable negotiations and a long overdue return to normalcy.” Vincent was thankful for the help of the Government of Canada in this challenge. He noted, “This clear and compelling result could not have been achieved without the strong and unwavering support of International Trade Minister Ed Fast and Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and their officials. The dedication and excellence of Canada’s legal team and trade experts ensured that WTO dispute settlement worked as it should.” While the panel decision could be referred to the WTO Appellate Body for review, CPC has urged ministers to press Washington for immediate implementation. Vincent noted, “Justice delayed is Justice denied, and stalling and totally inadequate responses have already delayed enough. Further appeals which only delay the inevitable negate the WTO requirement to conduct disputes in good faith.” He concluded, “The COOL legislation must be changed. Only by doing this will the U.S. avoid forcing Canada to pursue its rights to retaliate against more than $2.5-billion worth of U.S. exports to Canada.”

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Pricing Corn Silage in 2014

Joel Bagg Forage Specialist & Greg Stewart, Corn Specialist/OMAFRA

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What’s corn silage going to be worth this year?” Corn development is delayed for a significant portion of the crop and could be at risk of frost. Farmers may be looking at salvaging frost-damaged corn that hasn’t matured adequately for optimum yield, moisture or quality by harvesting or selling some of those fields for silage. Silage piles and silage bags can provide flexible storage options. Local supply and demand and negotiation between buyer and seller ultimately determines the price. It is important that you make your own assumptions for your situation and calculate your own costs, in order to determine what you feel is an acceptable price. Then negotiate the best you can.

Forage Quality Of Frost-Damaged Immature Corn Silage Buyers need to consider the nutrient quality of frostdamaged corn silage. Frost-damaged corn silage will have a lower grain-to-stover ratio. Use wet chemistry laboratory analysis, and newer measures (including crude protein, NDF, fibre digestibility, starch, ash and fat) to more accurately estimate corn silage digestible energy. Slightly immature, frost-damaged corn that has dented can make good silage. In general, this will have slightly higher fibre and crude protein and slightly lower energy levels than normal corn silage. Quality may not be optimum for high producing dairy cows, and it is sometimes a good idea to consider harvesting the better corn fields for silage. Very immature corn silage at the milk or early dough stages will have lower starch and higher fibre levels. This can be fed to animals with low to moderate energy requirements, such as beef cows and stockers. Additional grain can be more easily included in feedlot rations to increase the energy content.

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while the frost-damaged corn in Example #2 yields about three-quarters of that. The expected grain value should be adjusted for custom combining, drying, and trucking charges to give a value of the crop in the field. The additional soil nutrient value (P and K) removed in the non-grain portion of the silage (stover) is significant, at about $3.50 per tonne of corn silage harvested (@ 65% moisture). Calculating the cost per lb or tonne of dry matter can help put corn silage in perspective relative to what the market is willing to pay for standing hay. If the seller is going to fill the silo for the buyer, custom silo filling charges should also be added. Storage costs, fermentation shrink and spoilage losses are not included. Refer to: Guide to Custom Farmwork and Short-Term Equipment Rental http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/busdev/facts/13-039.pdf 2014 Field Crop Budgets http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/busdev/facts/pub60.htm. Percent moisture will have a significant impact on price, so it is important to sample and get reliable moisture numbers. Nobody wants to pay for water when they think they are buying feed. An error of only 5% moisture (ie. estimating 65% when it is actually 70%) is equivalent to almost $4 per tonne.

Other Considerations The local supply and demand of corn silage and alternate forages will influence the price. The availability of silage storage and the economics of feeding are considerations. Sellers with a potential Crop Insurance claim should contact Agricorp (1-888-247-4999) before harvest to determine how selling corn as silage will impact the claim. Good yield and quality estimates are important and should take into consideration actual weights and percent moisture. The removal of the stover organic matter could be considered as well.

Harvesting Frost-Damaged Corn Silage Harvesting at the proper whole-plant moisture is critical for producing quality corn silage. Harvesting frost-damaged corn silage too wet is the most serious problem. At moisture greater than 70%, clostridial fermentations produce butyric acid, resulting in high fermentation losses, lower intakes, ketosis and poor cow performance. Refer to “Frost-Damaged Corn Silage” and OMAFRA Factsheet 13-051 “Harvesting Corn Silage at the Right Moisture”.

Producers and Processors:

The next Implementation Application Intake for producers and processors will open on November 10, 2014 and close on December 11, 2014. Please note that the Capacity application stream is still open.

Organizations and Collaborations: The 2015 deadlines will be available on the Agriculture and Agri-food Canada (AAC) website mid-December. Before submitting an application to AAC, organizations and collaborations should first review the Capacity Building and Project Implementation program guides. Next, AAC encourages applicants to complete a pre-proposal and submit it to: info@adaptcouncil.org. Full Growing Forward 2 applications are due on the deadline dates listed on the AAC website. Capacity building funding requests $20,000 and under are accepted on an ongoing basis and reviewed within 20 business days. For more information please go to http://bit.ly/1nzjbiX.

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n eligible person that donates agricultural products to eligible community food programs in Ontario, including food banks, may be able to claim a tax credit, in addition to the charitable donation tax credit. The Local Food Act, 2013 introduced a new nonrefundable income tax credit for farmers who donate agricultural products to eligible community food programs in Ontario, including food banks. The credit is worth 25 per cent of the fair market value of the agricultural products donated and can be claimed for donations made on or after January 1, 2014.

Qualifying donations

Example Calculations One method to determine the price of corn silage is to compare it to the value of grain corn to determine a minimum price. As a seller, you would not want to sell it as corn silage for less than you could net selling it as grain. Buyers feeding corn silage to livestock might be prepared to pay more, depending on what alternate feedstuffs are available. From a livestock nutrient point of view, corn silage may be worth more in the ration than is reflected in the market. These calculated corn silage values are not necessarily the cost of production, or the feed nutrient values, but reflect the market value of the alternate harvesting options (ie. harvesting as grain corn). Tremendous variation in yield and quality can occur between fields. Higher yield reduces harvesting costs per tonne. Higher yielding corn fields also contain a higher proportion of grain relative to stover, usually making them greater in digestible energy. A “thumb rule” is 7.7 bushels grain per tonne (7.0 bu/ton) of silage at 65% moisture for a good crop. As an example, refer to Table 1, Pricing Corn Silage Example Calculations. Example #1 has good yield,

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A qualifying donation is: • a donation of one or more agricultural products produced in Ontario • made to an eligible community food program in Ontario on or after January 1, 2014 by an eligible person. An eligible person means: • an individual (or his or her spouse or common-law partner), or sole proprietorship, who carries on the business of farming and resides in Ontario on December 31 of the tax year, or • a corporation that carries on the business of farming in Ontario. A trust is not entitled to claim this tax credit. An agricultural product means: • meat or meat by products, eggs or dairy products, fish, fruits, vegetables, grains, pulses, herbs, honey, maple syrup, mushrooms, nuts, or anything else that is grown, raised or harvested on a farm, and that may be legally sold, distributed or offered for sale at a place other than the premises of its producer as food, and • any of the items listed above that was processed, if it was Continued on page 16

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Canada-Ontario Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Start the business planning process by attending this FREE two-day interactive workshop. You will: • Assess business management practices • Determine priorities and key goals • Develop realistic action plans • Learn about cost-share funding opportunities

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Continued from page 11 Sustainable Agriculture program.” “This report paves the way forward for a sustainable solution for the Kemptville College campus,” said Derks in his regular written update on Task Force activities. “The Task Force is in full agreement with the report’s findings that program delivery has to be completely re-thought. Programs need to be highly experiential and modular in design, resulting in the ability to meet the employer needs and attract a broader student population, while at the same time enhancing classroom experience,” he also wrote. Several private sector partners were also identified in the report found at kemptvillerenewal.ca/PDF/31-102014%20Proposal%20for%20KCRA.pdf

Alfred report Continued from page 11 submission,” observes Manley. In light of that, he says the committee conveys the following wishes to the minister: • That the report be made public shortly, so that everyone concerned can be informed. • That the minister make a decision soon, since the University of Guelph is pulling out at the end of May 2015 and preparations should already be underway

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Producers are invited to attend free EFP (Fourth Edition) Workshops to learn more about: • Best management practices • Develop an action plan for their farm • Learn about cost-share funding opportunities

Derks encourages everyone to review the North Grenville report and “call upon the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Hon. Jeff Leal, to implement the report’s recommendations.” “Finally, on behalf of my colleagues, we wish to thank those groups that provided funding for the report,” he also wrote. North Grenville selected McSweeney and Associates to conduct the report Sept. 29 at an upset limit cost of $56,650, excluding HST. The municipality’s share was set at $8,500, with the balance covered by a $37,500 Eastern Ontario Development Program grant plus contributions from the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, the Kemptville College Foundation, the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association, and the county Federations of Agriculture in Grenville, Leeds, Dundas, Glengarry, Lanark, Russell, Ottawa, and Hastings. for the new term in the fall of 2015. • That the government commit sufficient funds to ensure that the recommended solution will be successfully implemented and to ensure its long term viability. • That the decisions about Alfred College be neither delayed nor tied to decisions on the future of Kemptville College, since the two situations are unrelated and very different. In the coming weeks, the Alfred College Advisory Committee says it will join its partners in encouraging the minister and the Ontario government to act promptly.

We would like to thank Petersens Elevator and Daly Funeral Home for supporting the local 4-H children at the Steer and Lamb Auction at the Metcalfe Fair. Emily Raats

Tweed

Day 1 - Nov. 10

Douglas

Day 1 - Nov. 14

Day 2 - Nov. 17 Day 2 - Nov. 21

Spencerville

Day 1 - Nov. 18

Day 2 - Nov. 25

Douro

Day 1 - Nov. 20

Day 2 - Nov. 27

Alexandria

Day 1 - Dec. 8

Day 2 - Dec. 15

Bloomfield

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Elginburg

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Whitby

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Kemptville

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All workshops 10am - 3 pm Day 1 - Nov. 12 Day 2 - Nov. 19 Day 1 - Nov. 17 Day 2 - Nov. 24 Day 1 - Nov. 26 Day 2 - Dec. 3 Day 1 - Dec. 3 Day 2 - Dec. 10 Day 1 - Dec. 9 Day 2 - Dec. 16 Day 1 - Jan. 9 Day 2 - Jan. 16 Day 1 - Jan. 15 Day 2 - Jan. 22 Day 1 - Jan. 20 Day 2 - Jan. 27 Day 1 - Jan. 21 Day 2 - Jan. 28 Day 1 - Jan. 22 Day 2 - Jan. 29 Day 1 - Jan. 23 Day 2 - Jan. 30

Biosecurity and Food Safety Workshops Biosecurity workshops are a good place to start addressing your on-farm biosecurity program. November 13 Douro Biosecurity for Goat Producers November 18 Nestleton Biosecurity and Food Safety for Sheep Producers November 26 Kemptville Biosecurity and Food Safety for Sheep Producers For Biosecurity Workshop times check OSCIA website

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Who should attend? • Businesses involved in the local food sector: producers, processors, restaurants, retailers, food service providers, wholesalers and distributors; • Institutions interested in providing local food; • Organizations supporting local food with projects and programming; • Municipal staff and politicians interested in tapping into the value of local food for tourism, health and prosperity; • Economic developers exploring opportunities in local food; • Researchers who work with the local food sector; and • Anyone interested in learning more about Eastern Ontario’s exciting local food economy. The conference will be held on November 24-25, 2014 at the Four Points by Sheraton, Kingston, ON. For a full agenda, sponsorship information, and to register, please visit www.eastontlocalfood.ca or for updates follow @eolocalfood.

Calculating the tax credit For individuals or sole proprietorships, the amount of the tax credit depends on how much you give and is calculated as: • 25 per cent of the value of the qualifying donations. You must also claim the qualifying donations under the charitable donations tax credit in the same year. For corporations, the tax credit is equal to 25 per cent of the corporation’s qualifying donations for the tax years ending after December 31, 2013, that the corporation claimed on Schedule 2, Charitable Donations and Gifts.

How do I get the credit? If you are an individual or a sole proprietor: Claim the credit by filing a completed Form ON428, Ontario Tax, with your personal income tax and benefit return (T1 return). If you file your return electronically, you need to keep all your receipts and documents for six years. If you file a paper return, attach all official receipts for your qualifying donations to your paper return. Get your General Income Tax and Benefit package from the Canada Revenue Agency If you are a corporation: Claim the credit by filing a completed Schedule 2, Charitable Donations and Gifts, with your corporation income tax return (T2 return). Note: It is important to file your return as a completed package. Incomplete returns generate delays in processing. Receipts do not have to be attached to your corporate income tax return. Keep all official receipts in case you are asked for them later during an audit.

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he 2014 Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference brings together leaders involved in all aspects of a local food system. This event gives you the opportunity to: • Get a “bird’s eye view” of what’s happening in local food throughout Eastern Ontario; • Make key connections with businesses and organizations that can support your work; • Attend sessions that address current challenges in Eastern Ontario’s local food sector; and • Enjoy and celebrate Eastern Ontario's local food offerings with others who are as passionate about local food as you are. A decade ago, critics said that a growing consumer interest in local food would never be more than a small niche in the agricultural economy. Today, we see more and more organizations recognizing the power of local food in their communities. That’s why this year’s theme is “Local Food: Niche to Mainstream”. The conference will focus on tools needed to manage growth to create a sustainable local food system. As always, the topics presented will provide participants with best practices, tools and resources, and contacts for potential collaborations. A lively trade show and a local food tour will again be a part of this year’s conference.

Resources

Best Management Practice Series from OMAFRA

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he Best Management Practice (BMP) series is a series of publications that take a practical, affordable approach to conserving farm soil and water resources without sacrificing productivity. The series was put together in consultaion with a team of farmers, researchers, extension staff and agribusiness professionals. The BMP series is an award-winning series of innovative publications: • presenting affordable options for protecting soil and water resources on the farm; • supporting individual farm planning and decision-making in the short and long term; • harmonizing productivity, business objectives and the environment; • available in both English and French; • each book presents a range of circumstances and options to address a particular environmental concern - use the information to assess what's appropriate for your property. Cover to cover, every BMP book will help you: • understand an environmental issue in context of your operation or property; • see options for addressing an issue that work with your circumstances; • plan and put into action farm-proven, environmentally responsible management practices; • increase efficiencies - in resource use and production; • improve property now and for future generations; • demonstrate stewardship to neighbours; • create long-term plans and sharpen day-to-day decisionmaking; and • enrich natural areas. Let BMP books be your best-used, ready-reference guides. Use the following link to take you to the location on OMAFRA’s website where you can access the Best Management Practices Publications: http://bit.ly/1m6rlPs

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Fact Sheets and Publications

To order OMAFRA publications and factsheets: • Visit any OMAFRA Resource Centre / Northern Ontario Regional Office or ServiceOntario location http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/offices/rural_ont_ad.h tm • Visit the ServiceOntario website at: www.serviceontario.ca/publications or call 1-800-668-9938 • Visit the OMAFRA website at: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/products/index.html or contact the Agricultural Information Contact Centre by calling: 1-877-424-1300

Publications: The following are some of the recently released publications: Publication 384 : Protection Guide for Turfgrass. Service Ontario Item Number: 019137 http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/pub384/p384or der.htm Publication 838: Vegetable Crop Protection Guide. Service Ontario Item Number: 109053.To order or download PDF: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/vegpubs/vegpubs.htm. Publication 841 : Guide to Nursery and Landscape Plant Production and IPM. This publication is a companion guide to Publication 840, Crop Protection Guide for Nursery and Landscape Plants.This publication replaces Publication 383, Nursery & Landscape Plant Production and IPM. Service Ontario Item Number: 019139. Available online only http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/pub841/p84 1order.htm. Publication 370 : Guide to Greenhouse Floriculture Production. Service Ontario Item Number: 019249.Available online only http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/pub370/p370or der.htm Publication 835: Crop Protection Guide for Greenhouse Vegetables. Service Ontario Item Number: 109053. To order or download PDF, go to:http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/pub835/p835 order.htm

Electronic Bulletins and Newsletters

Ag Business Update http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/busdev/news/inde x.html Virtual Beef http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/beef/new s.html Pork News and Views Newsletter http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/swine/ne ws.html CropPest Ontario http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/field/news/n ews_croppest.html

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Synagri project valued over $5M C by Nelson Zandbergen AgriNews Staff Writer HESTERVILLE — THE SynagRI

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Construction began last month on the fertilizer plant and storage-facility project to handle all products sold by Synagri — fertilizers, crop herbicides and pesticides, and

seed. The plant will be equipped with a 100 per cent blend accuracy system and a 10-railcar capacity siding “to partly supply the materials required to manufacture fertilzer,� said Synagri financial and administrative director Sylvain Lavoie. The project will also see the construction of a new 11,400-square-foot seed warehouse to meet a growing demand for Synagri and Dekalb seed project. The firm’s “crop protec-

tion and health� storage capacity will also rise from the current 400 to 7,800 square feet. Project completion is set for this March, and 10 new jobs will join the Chesterville workforce. Two jobs from Synagri’s Cornwall office will move here as well, with the city facility set to close in the administrative consolidation. Synagri general manager Marc Leblance said the company began looking at a Chesterville expansion a couple of years ago. They zeroed in on the site because of its central location in the region, access to rail and proximity to the U.S. border, while being located in a rural area.

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20TH CENTuRy STRIdES aNd INNOvaTIONS TO Sam aulT. Ault, whose family surname still adorns the main stack at Winchester’s Parmalat cheese factory, died at the age of 98 on Oct. 1. A celebration of his life is scheduled Nov. 7 at Winchester United Church, a block or two away from those vertical white letters etched into the brick edifice at the top of St. Lawrence Street. The firm drew its name from his father, the company founder. It was upon his death in the late 1930s that the business was sold to Ogilvie Flour Mills, later part of John Labatt Ltd. But Sam Ault continued to run it like a family business after assuming the reins following his return from the Second World War, having seen action in Europe with the Canadian Forces. “He always treated it as his own,” says Sam Ault’s son, Stephen, a Winchester lawyer. Stephen points out that Labatt’s “was a very decentralized company” that afforded his father considerable freedom. From this post, Sam successfully pushed for modern technology and systems in the dairy industry over the decades — starting with encouraging local farmers to ship milk year-round to Ault’s. The operation included several seasonal cheese factories around Winchester, while the main plant in the village produced only butter, cream and fluid milk. Stephen explains the oldtime satellite cheese factories opened in spring and shut down in November, following the traditional cycle of milk production in an era when most farmers dried off their cattle for the winter. Ault’s was the first in the region to offer farmers an incentive to continue producing milk through the winter, trucking it to Winchester for the creamery in the cold months. Sam also made the 1960’s decision to close the cheese factories entirely and consolidate cheesemaking at the Winchester

plant. Some farmers weren’t keen on trucking their cans of milk into the village year-round, Stephen recalls. “Some of them complained, ‘What a haul,’ but I remember dad saying, ‘You drive up here to get your groceries. When you do that, bring your milk!’” Sam also spearheaded the move away from shipping milk in cans and encouraged modern bulk handling. “He’s the one that really drove it from the 1930’s technology into modern technology, and he drove the whole Ontario dairy industry in that direction, where ‘we can’t do the horse and buggy thing anymore or we won’t have any industry left,” recalls his son. Still, cans continued to be received at Ault’s until Oct. 31, 1979, he says, when the Milk Marketing Board rule banning the shipment method officially came into effect — “about five years later than it should have.” Sam instructed his maintenance man to take torches to the can-receiving equipment after the final cans arrived in Winchester that day. “They cut it out that night, right off the side of the factory and shut ’er down. And sure enough the next day, a dozen farmers showed up with cans of milk,” chuckles Stephen, adding his father knew that cans would continue to arrive “for days” without taking the action. He says his father also had a penchant for engineering and while not a cheesemaker himself, knew the process inside and out. He personally developed a key improvement to the production process when he tried adding vacuum to the cheese presses. The innovation worked, and he gladly shared it with a competitor, Kraft. “Pretty soon, everyone was doing it,” says Stephen. Beyond the factory gate, he built the company into the largest dairy operation in Canada through the acquisition of several other firms. Over his tenure, the company’s cheeses won awards in Canada, the United States and England. He was particularly involved in the re-vitalization of the sale of Ontario

Sam Ault in 1961 file photo of him chairing a local school meeting.

Aged Cheddar to the premier English market. Sam served as president of the Ontario Concentrated Milk Producers Association, the Ontario Dairy Council, the National Dairy Council and was a member of the advisory committee of the Canadian Dairy Commission. A true community builder, Sam was instrumental in bringing a new high school, park, curling

club, and hockey arena to his community of Winchester. But according to Stephen, his father’s rollup-the-sleeves mentality often saw him called to the factory at all hours of the night, so he and his wife Betty — who predeceased him after 57 years of marriage — moved from Winchester to Morrisburg in 1971. He retired in 1983.

An avid sailor, Sam was a good friend of Dr. Howard Justus of Chesterville. The Aults and the Justuses travelled often to the Caribbean —years before it was a popular thing to do. Stephen remarks that his father remained sharp right until the end. “He was my source for a lot of historical information. He would have a conversation with you, and you’d wonder why [even at his age] he wouldn’t be sitting in Mary’s Restaurant having a coffee ...”

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Luke Cardinal and Mireille Daze and their straw-bale home.

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Homeowners Luke Cardinal and Mireille Daze, of Crysler, purchased the lot in 2012 and began construction in 2013. Cardinal, a mechanic with the National Research Council, was on a contract in Western Ontario when he saw a straw-bale design on an episode of HGTV’s Weird Homes. “I thought what an extraordinary idea to have a house built of those products. I came home with a picture in my head of the design I wanted, but still had to present the idea to Mireille. Luckily she was onboard.� The initial design was created by Cardinal, but architect Chris Copper, of Eganville, had the job of putting the three-circle design down on paper. The house is built with two centres, which allow for a curved roof with the same pitch over its entirety. “Creating the roof was the biggest challenge, but A. Dagenais and Associates, of Embrun, were able to do it,� said Cardinal. “The trusses, which spiral out from the two centre points had to be cut at each end individ-

ually to get the constant pitch.� Materials used, for the most part, are unprocessed, natural and have been purchased locally. The house is run by a combination of solar and hydro power, has a composting toilet and a conventional tile bed, hybrid windows and doors and a pellet boiler for heating. Reclaimed flooring from old barn boards will be used to cover the infloor heating and river rock along the bottom of the foundation outside. The cob method, which uses sand, clay, straw and water, is a centuries-old technique that is strong, energy efficient and environmentally friendly. The walls, both interior and exterior are constructed using small straw bales that are stacked like blocks and are then covered with a plaster. The bale walls are highly insulated and soundproof. Approximately 350 small bales, needed for the walls, were purchased from a farmer ‘just down the road.’ Approximately 44 tons of clay, from Orleans, will be used in the parging ‘cob’ mixture which consists of six parts sand, two shovels of clay, one shovel of portland cement, with straw mixed in to create a rebar effect, strengthening the mix when dry. The couple estimates it will still be another year to complete the home, as they are doing the majority of the hands-on work, along with a small work party of family and friends.

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Alberta, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and at FCC’s corporate office in Regina to pick up donations in these communities. “Almost 380,000 people are assisted by a food bank each month in Ontario and 35 per cent of them are children,� said Barry Smith, FCC vice-president of Ontario Operations. “It’s a privilege to visit communities during the tractor tours and to witness the enthusiasm for helping others who struggle to put food on the table.� FCC also donated $100,000 to Food Banks Canada. Half of this amount will be dedicated to the Rural Support Program, which provides additional support and resources to food banks based in rural communities. The remaining $50,000 will be used by Food Banks Canada to support individuals and families who use food bank services. Since 2004, FCC employees and community partners have raised over 22 million pounds of food.

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Top photo: Farm Credit Canada Relationship Manager Erik Lanthier (far left) and Manager of Business Development Marc Beaudry pose with the ‘Link Crew’ peer helper group at North Dundas District High School, Oct. 16, where they collected 905 lbs of food raised for FCC’s annual ‘Drive Away Hunger’ effort in the region. The FCC crew also picked up 160 lbs of food at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Chesterville. At NDDHS, Madame Touchette’s and Mrs. Weyermars’ intermediate (Grade 7/8) classes tied for most food collected, while Mr. Daye’s Grade 12 math class added up the best haul at the secondary level. Nationwide, FCC’s Drive Away Hunger campaign collected more than 5-million lbs of food. Lower photo: In Russell, FCC representatives assisting Mother Teresa Catholic School students fill the trailer. In total, FCC’s Eastern Ontario collection raised $32,409 in donations and collected 17,825 lbs in food, equalling a total value of $82,000 delivered to community food banks. From left, Marc Beaudry, Benoit Martin, Alex Parisen, Rose Turgeon, Owen Fewtrell, Tanya Zandbelt and MĂŠlanie GĂŠnier-Savage.

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EOWQC Continued from page 22 Summer Yearling Lily King Farm (Calbrett McCutchen Lila, Junior Grand Champion, 1st place 4-H Jessica Brown); Velthuis Farms Ltd. (Dubeau Brokaw Voodoo Child); Barrvalley Holsteins & Mernmac Farms (Eastside Lewisdale So Amazing); Best Owned and Bred: Peter Rylaarsdam (Delcreek Muff Diver); Bruce and Susan Mode (Bonnie Brae Ape Trinity). Junior Yearling Bartonleigh Farm (Blondin Goldwyn Kola); Mike Bell, John E Smith, Paul Helmer, Knonaudale Farms Inc, Rosevine Farms (GaraySid Black Beauty); Best Owned and Bred: Crater Farm (Crater Vanna Goldwyn); Gouldhaven Farms & Rusendale Farms Inc (Crovalley Alex Minka, 1st place 4-H Jordan Horner); Crater Farm (Crater Aubreyana Sid). Intermediate Yearling Best Owned and Bred: Signature Holsteins, Glennholme Holsteins, Todd Edwards (Glennholme Goldwyn Katch); Ferme Gillette Inc (Gillette Mascalese Celeste); Donald McCrimmon, Signature Holsteins, Emma Farlinger (Boreraig Barbs Tribute); Wenallt Holsteins (Wenallt Coach Kan Boogey); Christopher Clarke (Delcreek When and Where). Senior Yearling Best Owned and Bred: Glennholme Holsteins, Campview Holsteins (Glennholme Dazzler Flash); Peter Rylaarsdam (Delcreek Little Kim); Peter Rylaarsdam (Delcreek Inspect My Gadget); Montdale Holsteins, Mountain Echo Holsteins, Starrise Holsteins (Brookhill Amazing Reaction). Junior Herd Glennholme Holsteins; Peter Rylaarsdam; Bruce and Susan Mode; Herbert Henderson; Wenallt Holsteins. Junior Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor Peter Rylaarsdam Runner Up Breeder Glennholme Holsteins Runner Up Premier Exhibitor Herbert Henderson Best Udder Best Owned and Bred: David J MacMillan (Lochdale Windbrook Camela); Herbert Henderson (Hendercroft Atwood

The AgriNews November, 2014 Page 23 Simba); Herbert Henderson (Hendercroft Goldwyn Ven)t; Robert D MacDonald (Kingsway Goldwyn Coccopuff); Glocca Morra Farms (Glocca Morra Sid Rachel). Junior Two Year Old Best Bred and Owned, Best Udder: Knonaudale Farms Inc. (Knonaudale Mudpie); Redstone Holsteins, Bruce and Susan Mode (Cherry Crest Sid Coco); Brendan Velthuis and Hovden Holstein Farm (Dubeau Atwood Magnotta); Brian J Enright (Winright Alou Apocalypse); Signature Holsteins and Emma Farlinger (Signature Sids Model). Senior Two Year Old Best Udder: Riverdown Holsteins, Kingsway Farms, Donnanview farms ltd (Merlholme Lauthority Deanna); Best Bred and Owned: Rockyrapids Holsteins(Rockyrapids Gorgeous); Velthuis Farms Ltd, David. L. and Katherine Clayton (Velthuis SG C Atwood Beth); Brian J. Enright and Jaquemet Holsteins (Budjon-JK WBRK Enthem); Breeze Hill Holsteins (Breeze Hill Sid Penelope). Junior Three Year Old Best Udder: Harmony View Farms (Lyba Atwood Autumn Breeze); Breeze Hill Holsteins (Crestlea Golden Ashlinn); Best Bred and Owned: Bryan and Cheryl Dickson (Windcroft Attic Symphony); Herbert Henderson (Hendercroft Jasper Income); Wenallt Holsteins (Cherry Crest Blondin Evita). Senior Three Year Old Best Udder: Riverdown Holsteins, Kingsway Farms, Millen Farms , Hazbro Holsteins (River Dale Mr Sam Ella); Brian J. Enright (Lellavan Damion Flashpoint); Best Owned and Bred: Crater Farm (Crater Bama Belle Goldwyn); Ferme Rubis ENRG and Ferme Blondin (Delaberge Oman Oman Reine); Glennholme Holsteins (Glennholme Gibson Victory). Four Year Old Best Udder: Brian J. Enright, Velthuis Farms Ltd. (Lindenright Atwood Bounce); Bruce and Susan Mode (Citilimits Florian Trisha); Breeze Hill Holsteins (Jacobs Jasper Lys); Best Owned and Bred: Glen M Syme (Symcroft Goldwyn Humdilly); Breeze Hill Holsteins (Breeze Hill Gold Mist). Continued on page 44

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Stormont County Plowing Match

Fabienne Kagi of Finch completes her plowing segment of the Queen of the Furrow competition during the 2014 Stormont County Plowing Match, Oct. 11. Alyssa Waldroff, Kayla Manley, Molly McDonald also participated in the competition. Kagi returns as Stormont County Queen of the Furrow for 20142015. She will represent Stormont County in the Queen of the Furrow competion at the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) on her parents’ farm next September. The IPM will take the place of the regular Stormont Plowing Match in 2015. Thomspon Goddard photos

2015 IPM & Rural Expo Chair Jim Brownell was among the VIP entrants at the 2014 Stormont County Plowing Match. Brownell wears a burnt-orange shirt and distinctive cap that are the official fashion attire of the coming IPM in Stormont County. With less than a year to the event that’s expected to draw about 100,000 visitors, committees are busy at work planning the event in concert with the Ontario Plowmen’s Association.

2014-15 Prescott Queen of the Furrow Sophia Levac of St. Isidore participated in the VIP plowing event at the Stormont County Plowing Match held, Oct. 10, at the Huybregts Farms near Crysler. Levac plans to participate in the Queen of the Furrow competition at the 2015 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo next fall.

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overall grand Champion beef heifer Angus calf Hawthorne Angus 2B shown by Kelly Sommerville. overall reserve Champion beef heifer: Simmental Junior Yearling XCEL Sheeza Gem 407A shown by Morgan MacIntyre.

Steer Show The Grand Champion Steer, Bentley, was shown by Aubrie Mowat of Carleton County 4-H. Bentley weighed in at 1,325

pounds. Reserve Champion Steer was shown by Meghan Foubert weighing in at 1,250 pounds. Honourable Mention was a 1,350 pound steer shown by Carleton County 4-Her Darren McNeely. These three steers, plus five others, went on to be auctioned off later that evening at the annual Metcalfe Fair Lamb and Steer Auction – a 4-H fundraiser for the Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario.

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Hendercroft Holsteins wins Premier banners at county show Pamela Pearson AgriNews Staff Writer ETCALFE — ThE CArLETonrussELL CounTy hoLsTEin show wAs hELd AT ThE METCALFE FAir on Thurs., oCT. 2. TAking hoME Top BrEEdErs hErd

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honourable Mention Velthuis Farms with Dubeau Brokaw Voodoo Child. junior herd 87A Delcreek Holsteins; 89 Glennholme Holsteins; 90 Hendercroft Holsteins. junior Two year old 1st: Hendercroft Atwood Simba; 2nd: Dubeau Atwood Magnotta; 3rd: Glennholme Guthrie Minnie senior Two year old 1st: Velthuis SG C Atwood Beth; 2nd: Breeze Hill Sid Penelope; 3rd: Hendercroft Pronto Juicyfruit. junior Three year old 1st: Hendercroft Jasper Income (Best Udder); 2nd: Crestlea Golden Ashlynn. senior Three year old 1st: Glennholme Gibson Victory (Best Udder); 2nd: Smygawtys Final Cut Bumble; 3rd: Breeze Hill AS Jazzy. Four year old 1st: Lindenright Atwood Bounce (Best Udder); 2nd: Breeze Hill Gold Mist; 3rd: Glennholme Goldwyn Beantown. Five year old 1st: Meadow Bloom Gold Peach (Best Udder); 2nd: Hendercroft Jasper Seahorse. Mature Cow 1st:Hendercroft Lheros

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Three year old Ayrshire wins Grand Champion, best udder Pamela Pearson AgriNews Staff Writer ETCALFE — ThE 2014 METCALFE FAir wAs hosT To ThE EAsTErn onTArio And wEsTErn QuEbEC ChAMpionship AyrshirE show on Thurs., oCT. 2. ThE EvEnT wAs sponsorEd in pArT by biLL And norMA MCnAughTon oF vErnon And John K. CAMpbELL, oF METCALFE, in MEMory oF doroThy CAMpbELL. The show of approximate 50 Ayrshires was judged by Bruce Mode of Vankleek Hill, Ont.. Premier Exhibitor was awarded to Selwood Ayrshires owned by Robert Tolhurst and Premier Breeder to Aryvale Farms, owned by Greg and Heather Mount. This show included a 4H Showmanship class. Placing first in the nine to 14 age group was Gavin Reaney and placing second was Angie Robinson. In the 15 to 21 age group, placing first was Jeremy Rose, followed by Jacob Vogel in second and Philip Sullivan in third. The following are a list of classes with first to last place consecutively and listed with exhibitor: Junior Calf born March 1 to May 31, 2014: Ayrvale Scent (Aryvale Farms); Tilecroft Rockstar Liberty (Tilecroft Farms, 4-H Gavin Reaney); Cyn Lorr Glen Cara (Cynthia and Bernard Daoust); Larch Farm Lauralee (Catherine Whetter). Intermediate Calf born Dec. 1, 2013 to Feb. 28, 2014: Sunnymead Opportunitys Bailey (Sunnymead Farms); Cyn Lorr (Crispy Cynthia and Bernard Daoust); Selwood Rockstar Selena (DreamRidge Ayrshires); James Haven Burdette First One (James Haven Drentrex Jerseys ); Tilecroft Dreamer’s Lucky (Tilecroft Farms, 4-H Angie Robinson). Female Calf born Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, 2013: West Meadow Dreamer’s Vyda (West Meadow); Forever

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Saratogas Tabasco (Sunnymead Farms); Ayrvale Modems Pampas (Ayrvale Farms) Mature Cow: Sunny Country Bala (Strathburn Ayrshires); Lagace Modem Momo (Selwood Ayrsires); Cyn Lorr Paulyann (Cynthia and Bernard Daoust). Taking home Grand Champion Aryshire was three-year-old Forever

Schoon Red Pretty who also won Best Udder. Five-year-old Canaan Ridge BBBK Last One received Reserve Champion and Honourable Mention went to the mature cow Sunny Country Bala. Placing first in the Top Breeders Herd class was Selwood Ayrshires, followed by Sunnymead Farms and Ayrvale Farms.

From left: Judge Bruce Mode, Grand Champion Forever Schoon Red Pretty, Duane Tolhurst (Selwood Aryshires) and Bill McNaughton at the EOWQ Championship show in Metcalfe, on Oct. 2.

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Bobbi-Jo and Christoph Uhr of Knonaudale Farms and Morgan McMillan of Kingsway Farms (right) pose with Knonaudale Jasmine, Grand Champion at the Stormont County Holstein Show. Knonaudale, Kingsway and Trentward Farms co-own the winning bovine. Zandbergen photo

Knonaudale, Huybregts dominate at Stormont County Holstein show by Nelson Zandbergen AgriNews Staff Writer EWINGTON — KNONaudalE JasmINE Was GraNd ChampION IN ThIs yEar’s sTOrmONT COuNTy hOlsTEIN shOW. The five-year-old animal, jointly owned by Knonaudale Farms Inc., Trentward Farms, and Kingsway Farms, topped the annual parade of black and whites in front of judge Bruce Mode, Aug. 30 at the Stormont County Fair. She was also recognized for Best Udder. Huybregts Farms Ltd’s Limbra Golwyn A Page turned out a Reserve Grand performance in the show ring. The Huybregts and Knonaudale operations also traded other top honours on the day; the former took both Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor, while the latter placed as runnerup in those same categories. It was a similar story with the Breeders Herd honour, with Knonaudale in first, folowed by Huybregts and Ferme Marie Jadine. Placing as top Mature Cow, Redlodge Gold Avery, owned by Redlodge Farms Inc. — site of the 2015 International Plowing Match — placed third Continued on page 33

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Junior Herd at the Stormont County Holstein Show

From left, Wenallt Holsteins’ Ian Powell with Wenallt Coach Kan Boogey (1st, Senior Yearling; Kelly Velthuis with Wenallt Sid Keltic (2nd, Junior & Summer Yearling; Ken McRae with Wenallt Braxton Kittyrose (1st, Senior Calf). Zandbergen photo

Stormont Continued from page 32 overall in the show, with honourable mention. Wenallt Holsteins’ Wenallt Braxton Kittyrose was Junior Champion, followed by Reserve Junior Champ Redlodge Saloon Avenue owned by Redlodge Farms and Fabienne Kagi. Honourable Mention went to Knonaudale Atwood Nisha. Wenallt Holsteins had

the Junior Herd, while Knonaudale and Murrayholm Farms finshed a respective second and third in that category. The show kicked off with the littlest of tykes showing calves in front of an adoring crowd. Intermediate calf 1st Limbra Adonis Aqua (Huybregts Farms Ltd); 2nd Murrayholm Lagabriele (Murrayholm Farms); 3rd Murrayholm Aftershock Linette (Murrayholm Farms). Senior calf

1st Wenallt Braxton Kittyrose (Wenallt Holsteins); 2nd Redlodge Saloon Avenue (Redlodge Farms and Fabienne Kagi); 3rd Knonaudale Notty (Knonaudale Farms & Trevor Nyenkamp). Junior & Summer Yearling 1st Knonaudale Atwood Nisha (Knonaudale Farms); 2nd Wenallt Sid Keltic (Wenallt Holsteins); 3rd Garay Sid Black Beauty (Rosevine Farms, Knonaudale Farms, Mileview Farms, Paul

Helmer and Mike Bell). Senior yearling 1st Wenallt Coach Kan Boogey (Wenallt Holsteins); 2nd Crystal Brook Goldwyn Nicole (Rosevine Farms); 3rd Wenallt Seaver Madison (Wenallt Holsteins). Junior 2-year-old 1st Knonaudale Mudpie (Knonaudale Farms); 2nd Redlodge Braxton Soleil (Redlodge Farms Inc); 3rd Knonaudale Muddy (Knonaudale Farms). Senior 2-year-old 1st Limbra Windbrook June (Huybregts Farms); 2nd Limbra Fever Sheik (Huybregts Farms); 3rd Tomalynn Damion Dorthy

(Rosevine Farms). Junior 3-year-old 1st Jacobs Goldwyn Lotty (Knonaudale Farms); 2nd Cherry Crest Goldwyn Caramel (Rosevine Farms); 3rd Rosevine Seaver Winifred (Rosevine Farms). Senior 3-year-old 1st Glengarry Shottle Pepper (Murrayholm Farms); 2nd Mariejadine Spirte Buckle (Ferme Marie Jadine); 3rd Limbra Stallion Pandora (Huybregts Farms Ltd). 4-year-old 1st Rosevine Sanchez Daisy (Rosevine Farms); 2nd Limbra Shaquille Fergalicious (Huybregts Farms); 3rd Limbra Mr

Burns Oriana (Huybregts Farms). 5-year-old 1st Knonaudale Jasmine (Knonaudale, Trentward and Kingsway Farms); 2nd Limbra Golwyn A Page (Huybregts Farms); 3rd Helmcrest Dundee Josie (Rosevine Farms). Mature Cow 1st Redlodge Gold Avery (Redlodge Farms); 2nd Knonaudale Glare (Knonaudale Farms); 3rd Limbra Golwyn Pen (Huybregts Farms). Best Udder 1st Knonaudale Jasmine; 2nd Limbra Goldwyn Pen; 3rd Glengarry Shottle Pepper.

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Premier Tamika (Ian Porteous); Sweetpea Vincent Jumpstart (Kenedy Black); Ayrporte Eclipse Lorilee P (Ian Porteous); Ayrporte Eclipse Bubbles P (Ian Porteous); Trio Maple Wolverine Storm (Trio Maple Farms). female calf born Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, 2013: Drentex Gentry Gizmo (Drentex Jersey); Hollylane R Gold Cinder (Shirley Rose); Ayrporte I Pod Viola (Ian Porteous); Trio Maple Wolverine Roxanne (Trio Maple Farms). Junior yearling: Hollylane R Joey Mystic (Shirley Rose); Riview Verbatim Stella (Riview Jerseys); Trio Maple Ontime Bacardi (Trio Maple Farms). senior yearling: Riview Verbatim Sadie (Riview Jerseys). two year old: Drentex

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ready at the end of June and can be used like garlic in a variety of ways. Norman also mentioned that she is interested in working with community groups to develop initiatives such as community garden plots or other worthwhile endeavours on her farm. She mentioned that “If people out there have ideas or existing programs that want to have access to land to grow food that would benefit any target group, we would be happy to talk about their initiatives or plans to help real-

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Ontario produces more than 200 commodities, including field crops, vegetables and livestock. We are fortunate to live in a productive and bountiful province where food, fibre and fuel are grown all around us. In the hustle of harvest, it can be easy to forget the tremendous contribution farmers make to their family, community and consumers.Ontario Agriculture Week and

Thanksgiving were the perfect time to pause and reflect on the bounty and success of Ontario’s harvest. The province is home to approximately 50,000 farms, covering more than five million hectares of productive farm land. The agri-food sector is the largest economic engine in Ontario, contributing more than $11-billion to the provincial economy. Farming in Ontario sustains 158,000 jobs and generates $13.7billion to the province’s GDP. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) represents more than 37,000

farm families, the majority of famers growing and producing our food,� reports Currie. And after our products leave the farm gate, the food and beverage sector in Ontario is often our first customer. Ontario-based food processors purchase about 65% of our food-related production, and are important allies in Ontario’s growing food markets. There are nearly 3,000 food and beverage processing businesses in the province, many of them located in rural communities – further strengthening the foundation of the farming community. Keith Currie is VicePresident of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture.

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this as the ideal opportunity to reshape their group to better serve the interests of the members in a more casual format. “In order to include all members in all meetings and workshops, we will focus on round table discussions, experience sharing and general networking. In this way, we can all go away from each event having shared with and learned from our fellow members.â€? said McPhail. “We will continue to achieve our goals and objectives by participating in local fairs, exhibitions and harvest festivals, as we have for the past several years, bringing the awareness of the importance of conserving Heritage Livestock to as many people as possible. We will also continue our educational presentations at Cumberland Museum,

www.agrinews.ca Upper Canada Village, in schools and to 4-H groups as requested.â€? McPhail also stated the Heritage Club will reach out to other groups in the area who share many of our interests related to traditional methods of farming and healthy foods. As in the past, membership is open to anyone interested in heritage livestock, developing niche markets, growing naturally raised food and associated interests. “Using the expertise of our senior members, we are willing to assist with the sourcing of livestock, the registration process and coaching in the development of niche markets as requested and marketing opportunities will be offered through the use of a new and updated Club’s website,â€? stated McPhail. For more information contact McPhail at 613445-0754 or email lindley_mcphail@xplornet.co m.

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St. Pierre Continued from page 36 North Dundas classmate Gord Hough spoke of a younger St. Pierre, noting he was a star athlete and musician. He also spoke of their days at the University of Guelph and forming of the ‘Picton group,’ who held annual get-togethers for the past 43 years. “Thank you for the memories,� said Hough. “You will be missed.� Longtime friend Doug Anthony, who was also St. Pierre’s campaign chair, read St. Pierre’s prepared platform speech written shortly before his death. It spoke of working together as one township, not as individual communities. “ Councillor Jamie Laurin said, “As like most people, I was shocked and saddened when I learned of JP’s passing. Although I grew to know him professionally over the last eight years, there was so much more about him personally that I learned at his funeral. He lived a full life and accomplished so much in the short time he was with us. My sincerest condolences to

Jocelyn, Jeff, Steve, Ruth, Tracey and all of JP’s family.â€? In reflection, President of the Russell Agricultural Society (RAS) John Hickling spoke to The AgriNews on behalf of its members. “It was with great sadness that the members of the RAS learned of the passing of JP,â€? said Hinkley. “As the phone network went into overdrive on Saturday morning, many of us stopped to reflect on what JP had meant to us and what life would be like without him. He was one of those people who, rather than spend a lot of time complaining about the way things are and finding reasons why something can’t be done, would quietly find a way to direct things and involve the people around him. For the Society and its members it was very beneficial to have a mayor who grew up on a dairy farm and thereby understood the value of agriculture to the community — he had a great appreciation of our mandate to teach the public about where their food comes from and how it is produced. He was there to offer any help we needed, be

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DateLine East Region November 4 Environmental Farm Plan (EFP), Demorestville, ON 10am –3pm Producers are invited to attend free EFP (Fourth Edition) Workshops to learn more about: Best management practices. Develop an action plan for their farm. Learn about cost-share funding opportunities. For more information and to register visit www.ontariosoilcrop.org November 5 Peterborough County Cattlemen’s Association Stocker Sale, 580 Woodville Rd, Woodville, Certified Sale - All vaccinated calf sale Kawartha Lakes Community Sale Barn Inc., 580 Woodville Rd. Woodville. For more information contact Dave Fell 705-887-5670 November 6 French River Food Security Food Gathering, Noelville Arena Youth Centre, 21 Christopher St, NoÍlville, Please join us on Thursday Nov 6, 2014 from 11:30

a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Noelville arena upstairs as we start a discussion related to community food security for the area of French River. A free lunch will be provided. Food security is a complex issue that we all need to be working together as a community to increase understanding of and identify food priorities for our communities. We will explore together local food infrastructures, education and policies. Please confirm your attendance by Oct 24, 2014 to lamoureuxl@sdhu.com or by calling705-222-9201 ext. 486. I look forward in seeing you at this meeting and please don’t hesitate to communicate with me if you have further questions. November 10 Growing Your Farm Profits – Workshop, Tweed, ON, 10am – 3pm. Start the business planning process by attending this Free two-day interactive workshop. You will: Assess business management practices. Determine priorities and key goals. Learn about cost share

funding opportunities. For more information and to register visit www.ontariosoilcrop.org November 11 Northumberland Federation of Agriculture, Centreton Community Centre, 7:30pm - 9:30pm. For information, call Eileen Argyris, Secretary - Northumberland Federation of Agriculture at 905-885-1456 or email: argyris@sympatico.ca November 12 Environmental Farm Plan (EFP), Roblin, ON Nov. 12 & 19 - 10am – 3pm. Producers are invited to attend free EFP (Fourth Edition) Workshops to learn more about: Best management practices. Develop an action plan for their farm. Learn about cost-share funding opportunities. For more information and to register visit www.ontariosoilcrop.org November 13 Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture Monthly Director Meeting, OPP Office Boardroom, County Rd. 1, (Schoharie Road), Picton, ON, 7:30pm - 10pm All Welcome! Contact Patti

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the awards of Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor. Crispy Creme and Wedding Crasher placed a respective 1-2 for Best Udder as well. The third-highest ranking Jersey of the competition was Gleneil Farms’ Gleneil Grand Prix Vogue with Honourable Mention. Breeder’s Herd went to Drentex Jerseys (Mike and Monique Bols), with

Payneside placing second in that one. Steve Holmes judged the show. Junior Calf 1st, Drentex Reagan Gigi (M & M Bols/Jenna James); 2nd, Drentex Gentry Sochi (M & M Bols/Jenna James). senior Calf 1st, Payneside Jerseylicious (Payneside); 2nd, Drentex Continued on page 43

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Jerseys Continued from page 42 Gentry Gizmo (M & M Bols/Jenna James). Junior & Summer Yearling 1st, Drentex Gammon Bravo (M & M Bols); 2nd, Payneside Red Parka (Payneside). Senior Yearling 1st, Marlau Tequila Bang Bang (Harold Dingwall); 2nd, Drentex Justice Pat (M & M Bols). Junior Champion Drentex Reagan Gigi (M & M Bols/Jenna James). Reserve Junior Champion Payneside Jerseylicious (Payneside). Honourable Mention Drentex Gentry Sochi (M & M Bols/Jenna James). Junior Herd Ian & Tracy Porteous. 2 year old 1st, Gleneil Grandious Voluptuous (Gleneil); 2nd, Gleneil Grand Prix Vinagrette (Gleneil). 3 year old 1st, Gleneil Grand Prix Vogue (Gleneil); 2nd, Frogholm OnTime Extreme (Jeff/Jennifer Waldroff). 4 year old 1st, Payneside Wedding Crasher (Payneside); 2nd, Gleneil Blackstone Vamoose (Gleneil). 5 year old 1st, Payneside Erd Crispy Cream (Payneside); 2nd, Payneside Socrates Pampers (Payneside). Mature Cow 1st, Frogholm Jamaica Elf (Jeff/Jennifer Waldroff); 2nd, Payneside Amedeo Juliette (Payneside).

From left, Mike Bols of Russell and Melissa and Vicki Brisson with Drentex Holsteins’ “Breeders Herd” in the Jersey Show at Stormont County Fair. Zandbergen photos At right: Patricia Caldwell poses with the Junior Champion at the Stormont Jersey Show, Drentex Reagan Gigi — owned by Mike and Monique Bols and Jenna James. Below: The children’s cattle class in Newington also saw its fair share of Jerseys. From left: Felicity Porteous, Arwyn Logtens, and Nina Goodman.

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EOWQ Championship show Continued from page 23 five year old Best Udder, Best Bred and Owned: Knonaudale Farms Inc, Kingsway Farms, Trentward Farms (Knonaudale Jasmine); Bruce and Susan Mode (Lochill Wire Drambuie); Breeze Hill Holsteins (Meadowbloom Gold Pearl); Herbert Henderson (Hendercroft Jasper Seahorse); David J. MacMillan (Lochdale Goldwyn Gloss). mature Cow Best Udder: Bruce and Susan Mode (Clarmel Jasper Lynn); Bruce and Susan Mode (Redstone Goldwyn Olenya); Best Owned and Bred: Herbert Henderson (Hendercroft Goldwyn Sabrina); Crater Farm (Crater Sue Damion);

Herbert Henderson (Hendercroft Lheros Taylor) breeders Herd Herbert Henderson; Knonaudale Farms Inc.; David J. MacMillan. premier breeder banner Herbert Henderson; Runner Up: Glennholme Hoslteins premier Exhibitor: Herbert Henderson; Runner up: Bruce and Susan Mode grand Champion River Dale Mr Sam Ella Reserve Champion Lindenright Atwood Bounce. Honourable mention Clarmel Jasper Lynn. This mature cow also took home the Beauty and Utility Award rosette for the highest composite BCA of 279, 289 and 259.

Five-year-old Knonaudale Jasmine placed first in her class at the EOWQ Holstein Championship Show on Oct. 16 in Metcalfe. Jasmine was exhibited by Knonaudale Farms Inc, Kingsway Farms and Trentward Farms. PJ Pearson Photo

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However, he and his son, Brad, see a future in adding a new animal component to Riveredge Farms with the imminent arrival of 14,000 broiler chickens. The chicks were set to land by the middle of this month, in a new 300-by-64foot chicken barn that was nearing completion at the end of October. The operation’s move into the broiler industry makes it the first commercial-scale meat chicken farm in Dundas County. “It’s a substantial investment, but a long-term investment,� says David, explaining the decision to invest in the new barn plus a one-time quota purchase equivalent to $130 for each of those birds. One of the attractions of meat-chicken production is its status as a supply-managed commodity — one

that still has quota available in quantity to those willing to pay for it. In this case, Riveredge Farms purchased its chicken quota from a Western Ontario producer exiting the industry. “There’s all kinds of opportunities,� says Richard Burton of New Life Mills, who has helped several Eastern Ontario farmers become quotaholding chicken producers. In return for their investment in quota, the Chamberses have the right to supply the Ontario chicken meat market — in this case being processed through Maple Lodge Farms — at a regulated per-kilogram price currently set a $1.60. Each $130 quota unit allows them to annually produce six and a half chickens — based on the number of new flocks raised per year— with each chicken in the cycle emerging at about 2.3 kilograms in weight. “There’s a need to get new producers in this business,� says Burton.

November 27, 2014

Learn from Lely feeding experts how to successfully feed a robot herd. Presenters include: Mark Rose, Rose, Nutritionist, Lely North America • How do U.S. Lely robot producers feed with their robots? – A look into pellet type, feed settings, feed cost, output per robot and more. • Precision feeding - Let your cows excel.

Rich Peters, Peters, Vector Manager, Lely North America • How does the Lely Vector feeding and mixing work? – A closer look at the Vector automatic feeding system and the flexible options it provides producers.

Guillaume Peeters, Peeters, Regional Manager, Lely North America • Free or forced cow traffic - Which is right for you? • Advantages and challenges of feeding homegrown grains.

Register today! November 27, 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Chesterville Legion Hall, 167 Queen Street, Chesterville, ON Includes lunch. To RSVP: Text 613-880-5749 or send an email to info@dundasagri.com Contact your local Lely Center (Dundas (Dundas Agri Systems) Systems) for more information at 613-652-4844

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Balamurugan is examining how different fermentation and dry curing processes impacts seven serotypes of E. coli, including O157:H7 and six non-O157, but still pathogenic, in dry-fermented sausages. In reference to his salt reduction study, Balamurugan stated, “We found that reducing salt content in RTE meats actually increases the efficiency of high pressure treatments. Higher efficiency means reduced treatment times, which saves energy and reduces processing costs, which is beneficial for industry and the environment.� These research projects were conducted at the Guelph Food Research Centre’s pilot plant, a research facility that enables researchers to perform highly sophisticated and controlled experiments involving pathogens in a safe environment.

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From left, Brad and David Chambers and New Life Mills Richard Burton, at the new chicken barn.

Chicken Continued from page 44 Riveredge’s new barn is based on a five- or sixyear-old technology known in the industry as a “Clark Equipment� facility. “They’re the ones that designed it,� says Burton. Highly mechanized, well ventilated and featuring a dry manure storage system out back, “it’s a very good environment for the birds,� he adds. The birds are not kept in cages but run around a straw-covered floor. With 1,600 acres of wheat, corn and soybeans, the Chamberses have no shortage of straw. The owners will be able to monitor feed and water consumption remotely, as

well as the weight of the animals as they randomly run over a couple of floormounted scales. A standby generator will ensure that everything stays up and running, even when the power goes out. David points out the barn — which could house up to 25,000 birds — will have very little odour. “There will be no smell from this barn. All the birds are raised on the floor, not in cages.� In fact, Ontario’s meatchicken producers do not use cages at all, adds Burton. Maple Lodge will handle the removal and trucking of the flock every 35 days. Local contractor Byers Carpentry was hired to erect the modern faciltiy.

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Chickens Continued from page 46 Twelve chimneys have been placed down its length to expel CO2 and three large fans, at the end wall to circulate the air. Tony Baas noted the chickens go through about five tonnes of feed a day at the end of the cycle, which are kept in two 19 tonne hoppers attached to the system. The feed is supplied by New Life Mills. “We also installed two Viessmann boilers for our in-floor heating system, so there is no need for shavings to keep the birds warm — and makes for easier cleanup.

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Although it was a big expense up front we believe in the long run in will be better for the health of the birds.” Of the two flocks raised, the Baases have tried two of the three most popular breeds for this type of ‘meat’ chicken— the Ross and the Cobb. They have found the latter to be a slightly more resilient breed in regards to health. They explain that there is always a certain amount of daily culling taking place to remove dead or unhealthy birds. There are several factors why birds die, and acceptable mortality rates are between two and four per cent, a range the couple have been able to

maintain so far. “Hygiene is of course of paramount importance in order to remove the risk of disease,” says Baas. “After each batch of chickens leaves, it is a process of scraping the

floors down, powerwashing all floors and equipment, including the feeders, and sterilizing the water pipes by flushing them. We are on an eight-week cycle so the barn remains empty for

three weeks until the next flock comes in.” The operation will produce an average kilogram weight of 2.35 per chicken at each slaughter cycle. As a supply-managed commodity, that

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