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October Crop Report by Jeff Moore AgriNews Staff Writer
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ARVEST HAS BEGUN AND IT IS LOOKING REALLY
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moisture level was between 20-22 per cent, which is good. When asked why he thought the yield was so much better than anticipated, Vanden Bosch said he suspects that the genetic varieties of corn grown at this time have more tolerance to drought and less stress on the plants in dry conditions. Continued on page 4
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AND CORN CROP YIELDS ARE DOWN AS MUCH AS
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Vanden Bosch Elevators (Chesterville) Soybeans When contacted by the AgriNews, Stan Vanden Bosch of Vanden Bosch Elevators reported this season’s soybean crop has been average. Farmers got a pleasant surprise, as the yield was way over what was estimated earlier in the season. The quality for the beans was rated as excellent and there was very little mould but pretty much non-existent. Some of the beans that were coming into the elevator were actually too dry, according to Vanden Bosch, with about a 10 per cent moisture rating but the average was around 14 per cent. Vanden Bosh noted that for some crops grown in higher ground with gravel topsoil the yield was down. Soybeans didn’t need to be dried so some farmers were happy about that but the farmers with the dry soybeans at 10 per cent lost about 3 per cent due to the lack of moisture. There is still around 10-15 per cent of the soybean crop still on the fields. The price for soybeans on Nov. 3, was between $400-465 per ton. Corn At Vanden Bosch Elevators, the farmers were happy with what they were told with the yields actually above average. Most were worried the yield would be much lower. The yield was 10-15 per cent above what was predicted after a very dry growing season. The quality of the corn was excellent and the
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Open house for new dairy operation
by Kelsey Smith AgriNews Contributor ANCASTER – ON A RAINY SATURDAY AFTERNOON, MEMBERS OF THE AGRICULTUR-
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ERS TO SEE THEIR NEW DAIRY FACILITY.
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LANCASTER, ONT. THE FAMILY OF JASON AND MELANIE TROTTIER, AND HER PARENTS PETER AND LOUISE SOMMERS, OF NEWBRABANT FARMS LTD.
WAS EXCEEDED ALLOWING
HOSTED THEIR OPEN HOUSE ON
SAT., OCT. 29 FOR OTH-
VISITORS TO COME AND TOUR THIS NEW, MODERN DAIRY OPERATION.
A new GEA 50 stall rotary parlour was installed that will allow for 50 cows to be milked at once. At
this location they milk 600 cows. They have another location where they milk an additional 100 cows. The new barn features 2 (4) row sand barns and a 100foot calving pen. One feature of the operation, which many visitors found interesting, was the Daritech Sand Cannon and DTX Manure Separators which are used to bed and increase cow comfort. An interesting fact about Newbrabant Farms is that
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they produce Omega milk, and it is all shipped to Quebec. Everyone seemed to be excited to see this new operation, and many were even leaving with new ideas of their own. Newbrabant Farms Ltd. is a great example of the always-changing dairy industry. With the everchanging technology, it is difficult to imagine what one might see at the next open house.
Visitors were impressed with the new GEA 50-stall rotary parlour.
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One of the two-row sand barns at the Newbrabant Farms Ltd. open house, Oct. 29.
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Ag service diploma award to Campbell Murray
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Crop report Continued from page 2 The actual heat units in this area were around 3,300, which is up about 200 in an average year. On Nov. 3, the price for corn was around $190 per ton. Reynolds Bros Farms Ltd. (Picton) Soybeans Up in Prince Edward County and west of Kingston it was a totally different story as most of the farmers’ fears came true. According to Lloyd Crowe of Reynolds Bros. Farms Ltd., yields are down
about 50 per cent and some farmers actually plowed their crops under earlier in the season because it was just too dry. Of the soybeans that were harvested, the quality was good with exception of the beans that were replanted later in the spring. The problem was the beans were just too high in moisture and some were still green when harvested. The average moisture was around 17-18 per cent which required drying. About 25 per cent of the soybean crop is still sitting in the field, which is caus-
Campbell Murray was awarded an Agricultural Service Diploma for dedicated service.
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close to home – enlarging and improving the farm, church and community. He would rather be a low-profile person and friend or helper. Campbell has been a progressive farmer trying new ideas before they were common (like free-stall barns, bunker silos, milking parlour and recently robotic milkers). ing problems at the elevator, as they want to get the beans through before harvesting the corn. There was no white mould at all reported this season. Corn It is hard to gauge the corn yield in Picton as most farmers have not started their harvest as of yet. The little that has been harvested so far is scary just like the soybeans as the corn yields are about half of an
average yield. The good news is the quality is good but there are reports of cut worms which according to Crowe he has never seen them here before. “That’s a southwestern problem we never see here!” he said. The moisture level in the corn was between 22-23 per cent. The price of corn in Picton was the same as in Chesterville at around $190 per ton.
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ARTINTOWN – CONGRATULATIONS TO CAMPBELL MURRAY OF MARTINTOWN WHO WAS RECENTLY AWARDED THE AGRICULTURAL SERVICE DIPLOMA FOR OUTSTANDING AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE ST. LAWRENCE VALLEY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY FROM THE ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES. The Murrays have a dairy farm in the east corner of Stormont County and therefore cannot show Holsteins in Glengarry County. In order to give breeders a chance to compete within their own county club, the show is closed to neighbouring counties. So the Murrays are in a unique situation of doing all their farm business in Glengarry County but live in Stormont. They do not participate in the Williamstown Fair at all, but the Fair Board gave Murray this award for all the other things he has done in the community at large. In a nutshell, he graduated from KAS in 1961, took over the family farm, raised Holstein cattle, taught for 14 yrs in a winter course called Program 5 for farmers who were caught in the middle of the crisis when they had to enlarge or sell out and needed some help on what to do. Murray taught welding and anything related to farm machinery. He was a 4-H leader for 26 years, a director and then president of the Ontario Branch and then director of Holstein Canada. According to wife Alison in an email, his life after was
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Editorial In the Pink The colour pink as a symbol for breast cancer awareness and fundraising has become part of the Canadian culture, and not just in the cities. It’s common these days to see pink ribbons, gear and promotional material show up everywhere from marathon runs to Canadian Football League games as part of players’ uniforms. Out in farm country, we’ve seen the odd piece of machinery decked out in pink and now the ubiquitous colour may become much more widespread. A family business called Hearnut Grove Inc., Innovative Agricultural Products, launched Pink Bales for Breast Cancer Awareness just in time for the disease’s special recognition month in October. Through the end of August 2017, for every roll of pink bale wrap sold, Heartnut Grove will make a donation to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation; in conjunction with the British manufacturer, Heartnut Grove will give $3 per 1900-metre roll sold. Soon pink could become the predominant colour out in the field and in the farmyard, replacing the traditional white and less common green. If you still prefer those colours in your wrap, Heartnut Grove has them; all three colours work equally well in any machine. Perhaps someday there’ll be a whole palette of bale colours supporting a multitude of causes. A drive along a country road could become a multicoloured adventure, with various bales representing charities backed by local farmers. Heartnut Grove owner Heather Pol observes that most of us have been touched by breast cancer. In her own immediate circle, she cites her motherin-law and her office manager as survivors. “Lives are altered forever and emotional, physical and financial costs can be overwhelming to a family,” Pol notes. Farmers who choose pink wrap are supporting the cause in two ways, by prompting a donation in making the purchase, and by raising awareness in the field. You don’t have to buy wrap to participate. Donations in any amount can be made directly to Heart Grove. The co-opting of the colour pink by the international breast cancer campaign is one of the most successful marketing strategies in history. The introduction of pink bale wrap is another example of how the colour and the campaign have infiltrated every nook and cranny of society. It couldn’t have happened to a nicer colour!
Dying breed? The recent shuttering of Russell Slaughterhouse is only the latest closure among Ontario abattoirs dating back several years. The downward trend has included such stalwarts as Rideau Meats in Smiths Falls which served a wide radius of farmers and buyers. Decimation of the slaughterhouse industry started after the province beefed up its inspection process, applying a myriad of new regulations that made it almost impossible for smaller businesses to keep up. Many threw in the apron rather than try to come up with the cash to satisfy demanding inspectors who now fall under OMAFRA. To be fair, Marcel Gareau, owner of the Russell operation, doesn’t blame the provincial process. He says he got along well enough with inspectors who visited his plant on a regular basis. He was just tired, worn out, from decades of shouldering carcasses across the hard killing room floor. Gareau, 72, has no relatives interested in taking over. He hasn’t tried to sell because he doesn’t want to live next door to an abattoir operated by somebody other than himself. In addition to regulation – some would say over-regulation – another problem is that abattoir owners are an aging breed with few incentives to draw in young replacements. But the news for the abattoirs still standing isn’t all bleak. At Mallorytown, Robert Lynch, 83, is the operator of Lynch’s Slaughter House. He’s helped by his nephew Bert. No doubt in part because of recent closures, Lynch’s is getting more calls for their services than ever before, some of which they can’t accommodate. And at Athens, a facility previously closed has reopened as Farmersville Community Abattoir which is already talking expansion. The driving force behind the venture is Barbara Schaefer who needed a handy location to process her large black pigs. Schaefer and her backers should serve as an inspiration to other communities. As has been proven so often in so many ways, there’s power in numbers; Farmersville happened because of the goodwill and determination of many small investors. Maybe this model can be applied in other locations in helping to revive a fading yet still essential industry.
AgriGab Simply outstanding! Come the end of November, I’m heading off to Niagara Falls for five days... but I’m not going over them in a barrel and it isn’t a honeymoon. I’m doing something equally exciting, but far less dangerous then the aforementioned activities… at least I presume that to be the case. I’ve been asked to serve as one of the judges of the 2016 national Outstanding Young Farmers competition which has as mission to “discover, celebrate and recognize progress and excellence in Canadian agriculture,” particularly among under-40s. It’s quite an honour to be nominated and it’s also an honour to be selected as a judge. I’m proud to say it isn’t my first time at the biggies. Well, it’s a first for me at the national level but, several years ago, I judged the Ontario Outstanding Young Farmers finals in Belleville. The Ontario showdown is one of seven regional recognition events that feed into the nationals. The program originated in the United States in 1954. In 1979, the Calgary Jaycees proposed the introduction of something similar in this country. The first national recognition event was held here in 1980. Long-time OYF promoters and organizers, sheep producers John and Eadie Steele, put my name forward for the regionals and bumped me up to national judging this time around. I must have done something right. Even before Belleville, I’d become a big fan of the organization because of its inspiring optimism, its accent on innovation and perseverance, and its wholesome determination to place a positive face on agriculture. In Belleville as I’m sure will be the case in Niagara Falls, the contestants were pumped. They were high on the business of agriculture and had an admirable outlook. They shared many traits in common, including a tendency to see a challenge as an opportunity. I look forward to the national experience with some trepidation. As I recall, it was a tough row to hoe picking a winner in Belleville. At that level of competition, the six finalists – mostly couples - which were paired down from a field of 36 were very evenly matched. Two other judges and myself sweated bullets in determining first place. What a well-run machine the OYF is! There’s been regular communication between me and organizers for months now in preparation for the big week in Niagara Falls. They wanted my bio, and a photo, and they sent me the schedule and they didn’t even get upset when I was tardy in getting back to them. Lately, I received a couriered package of material
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by Tom Van Dusen and accompanying thumb drive describing everything of any relevance about the seven competitors. The binder also included nomination and judging criteria. The honourees include: Andrew and Jennifer Lovell, apple production, Atlantic Region; Dominic Drapeau and Celia Neault, grain and dairy, Quebec; Jodi and Adrian Roelands, greenhouse seeding propagation, Ontario; Jason and Laura Kehler, grain and potatoes, Manitoba; Daniel and Chelsea Erlandson, vegetables, Saskatchewan; Shane and Kristin Schooten, feedlot, Alberta/Yukon; Brian and Jewel Pauls, poultry and crops, British Columbia/NWT. The contestants have willingly thrown open their personal and financial lives to scrutiny, particularly their agricultural practices and theories. The evaluation they undergo is probably more thorough than applying for a major mortgage. In addition to financial and management practices, they’re queried about progress made during their farming careers, soil, water and energy conservation practices, crop and livestock production, and contributions to the well-being of home communities, provinces and the nation. The OYF awards week oozes class in every sense. I’ll probably be treated better in the Honeymoon Capital of Canada than if I was on an actual honeymoon. While there’s no fee – nor would I expect one – all of the judges’ costs are covered, including travel. Judges arrive at the Hilton Fallsview Nov. 29 for meet-and-greet with each other and the competitors. As the week progresses, there’s a series of receptions, dinners, hospitality suites, forums and presentations woven through long hours spent judging. The Gala Awards Dinner Dec. 2 will be a glittery affair – as well it should be – with the winning couple given their hardware. The week continues Dec.3 with OYF annual meeting and Alumni Dinner, concluding Dec. 4 with a farewell breakfast. The organization says the vitality of the program is maintained in large part through continued participation of its alumni members such as John and Eadie who return regularly to honour new inductees while helping to lift the profile and caliber of Canadian agriculture. I can’t think of a better cause to devote some time and effort to.
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Farm organizations react to CETA
by Candice Vetter AgriNews Staff Writer TTAWA – ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTING CANADIAN FARMERS
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HAVE OFFERED UP DIFFERING
REACTIONS TO THE RECENT SIGNING BY
PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC AND TRADE AGREEMENT (CETA) WITH THE EUROPEAN UNION (EU). The complex trade agreement follows seven years of negotiations between Canada and the 28 member states of the European Union. It contains both pros and cons for Canadian farmers, depending on what product is produced. The bulk of Canada’s farm products are grown for export, so openness in export markets for grains is welcomed by Grain Growers of Canada and Cereals Canada. “The Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) welcomes the signing of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the European Union (EU) this past weekend,” the organization said in a news release. “This agreement, seven years in the making, is the first multilateral trade deal signed by the EU and another nation.” “As an export-dependent industry, Canada’s grain farmers rely on barrier-free access to international markets,” said GGC President Gary Stanford. “We applaud the tireless efforts of Minister Freeland and Chief negotiator Steve Verheul in completing the final stages of negotiations, as well as the hard work of the previous government who helped make this historic agreement a reality.”
GGC states that Canadian grain growers export 70 per cent of their wheat, 75 per cent of their pulse production and 90 per cent of their canola. Top agri-food exports to Europe include canola oil, canola, soybeans and wheat. As such, the removal of tariffs on these and other Canadian agrifood exports will bring clear economic benefits to farmers across Canada by increasing current exports and creating new markets for our other high-quality grains. “This is the most significant trade agreement since NAFTA,” said Cam Dahl, President of Cereals Canada. “CETA is the most comprehensive agreement that Canada has ever signed. This is good news for agriculture, which has been left off of the negotiating table in the past. Ninety per cent of Canadian farmers depend upon world markets when pricing and selling their products. This includes cereal crop producers from coast to coast. Reduction in trade barriers to one of the world’s largest market is good news.” He said tariffs are not the only part of the access equation. “The realization of the full potential of CETA depends on sciencebased sanitary and phyto-sanitary regulations on both sides of the Atlantic. This includes the review and approval of crop input products and new varieties. Commitments to science-based rules of trade will be as important as tariff reductions.” Brett Halstead, President of the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA), agrees. “The CETA, which has been under negotiation since 2009, is a comprehensive trade agreement that elimi-
The AgriNews November, 2016 Page 7 nates tariffs on a wide range of goods and services and establishes frameworks to address non-tariff barriers to trade. The successful conclusion to the CETA will expand European market opportunities for value-added canola products including canola oil for biofuels.” CCGA states that in 2015, Canada exported $188-million of canola products to EU countries. “By eliminating oil tariffs, exports of Canadian canola oil to Europe could increase in value by up to $90-million per year, creating new demand for canola seed to feed our expanding oilseed crushing capacity here in Canada,” says Rick White, CEO of CCGA. The European Union is a world leader in biodiesel consumption including that made from Canadian canola. CETA will eliminate the tariff on canola oil. CCGA says reduced tariffs must be complemented with an EU regulatory approval process for crop inputs. “The CETA incorporates commitments to cooperate on issues related to biotechnology,” says White. “We look forward to the EU adopting more timely and science-based policies related to the approval of seed traits and other inputs to crop production,” says White. The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) says the beef cattle sector has been a long-time champion of the CETA. The CCA looks forward to the elimination of EU import tariffs on nearly 65,000 tonnes of Canadian beef, and states that the new access means the EU could become a $600-million annual market for Canadian beef. Current levels are $6- to $10-million per year. “It was clear that the EU recognizes the value of the CETA and put their shoulders
to the wheel to secure that recognition by all their member states,” CCA Director and Foreign Trade Vice-Chair Doug Sawyer said. “Beef access to the EU is a core expected benefit from Canada and we will expect a further effort to be put into removing the remaining technical barriers.” But Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) has a different take. Trade agreements involving marketing boards are always worrisome. Most dairy products can only be sold if the producer has quota, and DFC is concerned about what the effect will be on quotas and on market share of cheeses, because CETA will allow increased importation to Canada of European cheeses. “The market access granted in CETA will cost Canadian dairy farmers as much as $116-million in lost milk sales going into the making of high-quality, awardwinning Canadian cheeses each year, as imported cheeses from Europe take more shelf space,” says Wally Smith, President of DFC. “Canadian dairy farmers have never opposed Canada signing more trade deals, as long as there are no negative impacts on dairy farmers as a result of these agreements.” He also said, “Dairy farmers stand with many small and medium cheesemakers across Canada in wanting to continue to grow the market for high-quality Canadian dairy products.” The concerns are much like concerns regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement. DFC has lobbied hard for additional compensation from the federal government for expected losses, which essentially means Canadian taxpayers may have to help the dairy industry as trade agreements are ratified. “We are Continued on page 8
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CETA Continued from page 7 pleased that, since 2013, we have been able to get the Government of Canada to understand that lost market opportunities warrant mitigation and compensation.” DFC says the impact will be felt most in the vaguely defined “fine cheese” category. However, some producers and consumers of Canadian fine cheese are less concerned, believing that the quality, freshness and locally produced nature of their products will overcome the lesser known European imports, and they note that Canadian fine cheeses will also be exported to EU countries. The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has its own concerns. “CETA is not really about trade, but about
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power — the power of multinational corporations to shape economies in their own interests at the expense of grassroots people,” said NFU President Jan Slomp. “Remember, Canada has traded with Europe for our whole history — we do not need CETA for trade. CETA was negotiated behind closed doors and our government embraced it without exposing its details to a proper democratic debate. The more people learn about it, the less they like it. In Europe, where the public debate has rapidly become more open and better informed than in Canada, people are protesting CETA in the streets in the tens of thousands.” Slomp’s point is one that has struck home across the country and across industries. Both CETA and the proposed TPP contain clauses allowing multinational corporations to sue countries, provinces and municipali-
ties who may apply their own regulations and bylaws to an industry, including environmental regulations. Critics of massive trade deals state that corporations should not be able to interfere in a country’s internal laws, some of which may also be regarding food safety, worker safety and human rights. Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland, who has been a recent negotiator on the deal, described opposition to CETA as a “protectionist backlash” which she says is dangerous.” But many Canadians prefer protectionist policies, at least in certain areas, which is part of the reason for the increasing success of farmers’ markets, locavore movements, and events celebrating local processors. The ratification process will put CETA up for approval in all member states’ parliaments and a timeline for final ratification is not yet known.
The real cost of closing rural schools
OFA commentary by Rejean Pommainville Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture URAL ONTARIO IS
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FACING A CRITICAL SOCIAL AND
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THE CLOSING OF RURAL SCHOOLS.
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ALARMING TREND OF LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS CLOSING LOW ENROLMENT SCHOOLS WITHOUT CONSIDERING THE WELLBEING OF THOSE STUDENTS, THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.
Schools are an integral part of the economic and service infrastructure necessary for prosperity in our agricultural and rural communities. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is committed to addressing issues like rural school closures. Rural school closures were discussed extensively at a recent OFA Policy Advisory Council (PAC) meeting in Brockville.
OFA members across all counties and regions share the concern of school closures – a result of cutbacks in operating expenses that’s done at the expense of rural students and communities. PAC members have identified these closures as a provincial concern and OFA will be working with regions impacted by the threat of rural school closures. OFA opposes school closure decisions that are made without the consideration of critical factors that impact the students, rural families and communities. Too often, important decisions like these are made without critical consideration to transportation, student employment opportunities and parental involvement. Rural school closures mean students are faced with lengthy bus rides to larger schools in urban areas. Hours could be
spent each day on a bus, impacting students’ attentiveness, learning potential and ability to participate in extracurricular activities. Longer commutes to school also impact students’ opportunities for after-school and part-time jobs. Every community – urban and rural – relies on part-time student positions to run their businesses. Student jobs are also an integral part of gaining job experience and saving for post-secondary education. Schools increasingly rely on parent volunteers, and those volunteers will be lost if they can’t travel the greater distance to a larger urban school. Rural schools are also central to the community, acting as hubs for social, service and athletic events and community groups that rely on school buildings. We can’t compromise the welfare and best interests of our next generation and our rural communities with school closures that
Dunvegan barn fire devastates operation Candice Vetter AgriNews Staff Writer UNVEGAN — ANOTHER EASTERN ONTARIO DAIRY
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FARM HAS BEEN HIT BY A BARN FIRE, THE LATEST IN MANY FIRES THAT HAVE HURT FARMS RECENTLY.
On Mon., Oct. 24, a fire started at Leducdale Farms near Dunvegan, owned by Raymond Leduc, in one of the older barns, which housed young stock, including calves and heifers. Five fire crews arrived about 5 p.m. The barn was fully engaged and high
winds made the situation worse. Leduc was unable to get the cattle out of the barn and lost over 120 head. His newer barn, which held the milking cows, was unharmed, as was the farm’s house, as firefighters concentrated on preventing the fire’s further spread. Silos near the burnt barn were also damaged and may need to be demolished. Damage is estimated at over $1-million. The fire is not considered suspicious, although the size of the blaze may make it impossible to determine the exact cause.
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SNC takes action to preserve forest cover
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SOUTH NATION CONSERVATION. THE NEW FOREST CONSERVATION INITIATIVE DOESN’T CONTAIN ANY ANTI - CUTTING PENALTIES . R ATHER , IT SUGGESTS SEVERAL POSI BEEN ADOPTED BY
TIVE ENTICEMENTS SUCH AS INCREASING THE EXISTING TREE - PLANTING SUBSIDY AND ESTABLISH ING A FOUNDATION TO ACCEPT MONEY FOR FOR EST CONSERVATION .
Another initiative recently introduced at the Eastern Ontario conservation authority’s committee level was the Community Lands Framework that would clearly brand SNC-owned property, provide additional revenue streams, and expand environmental education. Committee members accepted the framework as described by Outreach Lead John Mesman, with several measures including new signage identifying SNC property throughout its 4,300 square-km jurisdiction, encouraging the authority’s 12,000 owned forested acres to be used for a fee more than just the limited tree harvest – maple syrup production, apiaries, agricultural leases, expanded hunting and trapping, and firewood – and stronger partnerships with First Nations. To promote sustainable development of woodlots, the focus has historically been on harvest operations, Mesman explained; revenue received is about $20,000 annually for an average 100 acres culled. Increasingly, it’s important for SNC to view its property as more than managed forests, to view them as community lands. At the moment, other than the tree harvesting and a few existing apiaries, entrepreneurs are making money off SNC lands and not paying for the privilege, SNC General Manger Dennis O’Grady added, stating
it’s time to determine if user fees should be expanded. O’Grady cited trapping occurring on 8,500 acres, with eight trappers enjoying the rewards free of charge as long as they hold a valid licence and belong to the Ontario Fur Managers Federation. In return, the trappers address nuisance beavers on the lands. The committee has been asked to provide feedback on the current trapping program, including a fair market rate, maximum trapping allocations, promoting the opportunity to others with an interest, and development of a youth trapping program similar to the SNC’s successful hunter apprenticeship program, part of training young people to appreciate and carefully make use of natural resources.
Up to one million trees per year are being removed within the authority’s jurisdiction, committee members learned. Over the past several years, clear-cutting in the region has reached epidemic proportions, most of it occurring on private land to accommodate agricultural expansion. Less than 10 per cent of the land mass is in the public domain. While residents have been complaining both about the scarred landscape and continuous smoke from burning brush piles, to date no Eastern Ontario municipality has implemented restrictions against the practice. Other SNC incentives include use of Planning Act tools to create forestfriendly policies, increasing education on the nonmonetary value of forests
such as ecosystem enhancement and mental health, fostering understanding of forests as a valuable crop to be properly managed, and advising landowners prior to clearing to ensure drinking water is protected, roads aren’t affected, municipal drains aren’t clogged and burning isn’t a hazard. Speaking in favour, forestry committee member Alison McDonald, Stormont-DundasGlengarry county planner, noted there aren’t many tools available at the moment to protect forests. In August, O’Grady explained, SNC met with the United Counties of Prescott and Russell and county federations of agriculture. That led to the concept of a series of meetings being held over the winter to look at ways of preserving forest cover.
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Agricultural Development
Community Food Program Donation Tax Credit
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n eligible person who 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 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 byproducts, 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 processed no more than to the extent necessary for the product to be legally sold at a place other than the premises of the producer. An agricultural product also includes live animals suited for and intended to be processed as food. An eligible community food program is a person or entity: • that is engaged in the distribution of food to the public without charge in Ontario, including as a food bank, and • that is registered as a charity under the Income Tax Act (Canada). An eligible community food program must also be a person or entity: • whose primary purpose for distributing food to the public without charge in Ontario is to provide relief to the poor, or • that oversees or operates one or more student nutrition programs that provide meals or snacks to students enrolled in an elementary or secondary school or an alternative learning program.
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:
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• 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. Get your Corporation Income Tax return package from the Canada Revenue Agency
Recycling Non-Nutrient Agricultural Waste Are you waste wise? There are a lot of different types of waste produced by farm businesses. Used and unwanted plastic film, seed bags, pesticide containers, twine, tires and engine oil are just examples of the type of waste that farmers need to dispose of regularly.
Dispose of your agricultural waste responsibly Burning and burying non-nutrient agricultural waste can pollute the air, contaminate water and can have other potential harmful impacts on the environment, which can harm people and livestock. Consider recycling and reusing your waste instead. Recycling and reusing these materials can help lower your dumping costs while beautifying your property. Plus, it’s better for the environment. There are many programs in Ontario that can help you dispose of your waste responsibly. Not sure where to start? See CleanFARMS’ Guide to Recycling Non-Nutrient Agricultural Waste in Ontario for ways to reduce the amount of agricultural waste going to landfill. You can also add the disposal of farm wastes into your Environmental Farm Plan.
Programs These links offer waste disposal options and describe different recycling programming that may be in your area. • Many municipalities in Ontario have agricultural waste recycling programs, such as Kincardine’s Agricultural Film Recycling Program. Contact your municipality to see how you can reduce the amount of waste going to landfill. • You can prevent containers, machinery fluids, electronics, hazardous materials and other non-nutrient agricultural wastes from ending up in landfills. Check out the CleanFARMS recycling programs and collection sites across the province.
• Visit the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change’s website to learn more about Ontario’s plan for waste reduction and the new Waste-Free Ontario Act, and other waste-diversion programs in the province. Contact the ministry at 1-800-565-4923 or submit a message on their website.
Resources • Environmental Farm Plan Infosheet #6: Disposal of Farm Wastes • Recycling Farm Plastic Films • Responsible Disposal of Unwanted Medicines and Sharps
Have YOU thought about planting a windbreak?
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indbreaks are a great way to reduce soil erosion and increase crop growth on your farm.
• They reduce wind speeds, which can increase growth of crops for a distance of up to 20 times the height of the trees. • The taller the trees and the longer the windbreak, the greater the area the windbreak will protect: wind speeds can be reduced upwind for a distance up to five (5) times the height of the trees, and downwind for a distance of up to fifteen (15) times the height of the trees. • Combine a windbreak with other conservation best practices, such as conservation tillage, crop residue management and cover crops, and you'll obtain optimal wind erosion control. Fall is the perfect time to start planning for a spring planting. To get started: The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) has many resources to help you with windbreak planning. Visit our website to watch our four windbreak videos on planning, planting, maintenance and windbreak successes. Our free Best Management Practices book, Establishing Tree Cover provides a step-by-step guide for planning and planting a windbreak. Contact your local conservation authority for more information about planning and planting a windbreak.
Resources
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arm Management Canada (FMC) and the Canadian Association of Diploma in Agriculture Programs Continued on page 12
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Tractor protest draws more attention to school closure issues by Kalynn Sawyer Helmer AgriNews Contributor ORNWALL – IN
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LIGHT OF THE RECENT SUGGESTED SCHOOL CLOSURES, THE GLENGARRY FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE (GFA) PARTICIPATED IN A PROTEST OUTSIDE OF GENERAL VANIER IN CORNWALL ON FRI., OCT. 21. BOARD MEMBERS OF THE GFA ATTENDED THE PROTEST WITH THEIR TRACTORS TO HELP GENERATE ATTENTION TOWARDS THE CAUSE. BEHIND THE PROTEST WERE THE SAVE CHARLAN AND SAVE OUR SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS WHO ARE PROTESTING THE POTENTIAL CLOSURES WITH INCREASING FERVOUR.
The GFA members in attendance along with their tractors were Martin Lang, the current GFA president Rob McDonald and past GFA president Paul Vogel. Despite the heavy downpour of rain, these three GFA members were joined by 40 to 50 people, plus a steady flow of traffic and protestors who would stop by to show support. Lang, McDonald and Vogel’s participation was spurred after the GFA was excluded from the community partner meeting held on Oct. 21. Lang said the GFA worked tirelessly to get in touch with the organization in order to have a seat in the meeting and were ignored at every turn. Lang suspected the GFA’s lack of invitation to be the school board’s desire for a quick approval. Lang is hopeful for an invitation to future meetings and the potential for an opportunity to speak at the upcoming public meeting. Lang noted that the public meeting has only set aside a one-hour slot for public comments, which he believes will likely give each speaking party a scarce few minutes to make their case. As a representative for over 500 family farms in Glengarry, Lang said he believed the organization should have a place as a public community partner. Lang, McDonald and Vogel attended the protest not as farmers, but as community members concerned for the future of rural Ontario. The tractors, McDonald pointed out, were used as an important image during the protest. “Tractors don’t belong in cities. Rural kids don’t belong in cities.” This
is not to say that the two should always be segregated or that rural and city kids shouldn’t work together. As Vogel pointed out, rural kids don’t belong in city schools because if their parents wanted them to be at a city school, they already would be. “Closing a rural school is closing a community,” said Vogel. “School is where these kids start their independence; there are sports, memories, and people move to rural places with the intention of sending their kids to rural schools.” Some of the major concerns that Lang, McDonald and Vogel expressed were summed up by McDonald’s comment that, “Bigger isn’t always better.” The GFA’s presence at the protest and their future presence are not because this change could affect farms but because it affects whole communities. Lang reiterated that fact saying, “It’s not just a farm issue, it is a community issue and they have bypassed the need to look at the effect on the rural community.” Lang, McDonald and Vogel each spoke about their concern for the healthy development of students in larger schools. Their collective opinions concluded that extra-curricular activities, academic success and time management will be disastrous consequences of the closures. “These rural schools have awesome sports teams, but a soccer team is only so big. A larger school makes it harder for kids to get involved,” said McDonald. Vogel expressed the same concern, saying that there are only so many resources available to the sports teams and extracurriculars. Not to mention the loss of co-op opportunities. Vogel went on to explain that rural schools provide opportunities for their students to gain valuable life experience by working on local farms. However, if the students have to drive 40 minutes each way to get to their placement and back to class, these opportunities will cease to exist, depriving students of real world rural life experience. These changes, Lang says
are, “Not a good situation all around and could be disastrous for the community.” McDonald pointed out that there are many local establishments that get important revenues from the school kids buying lunches or snacks during their breaks. The lack of students has the potential to cause severe decreases in local business. The closures have a lot of potential for ramifications in the community and futures of the students, said Lang, and the agenda for review is happening very quickly. The vote will take place in March after November meetings, a January board review and public hearings. Written submissions are being accepted and the GFA is looking to be a part of the future protests.
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How to Apply FMC and CADAP are collecting submissions from agricultural students across Canada and will award three winners with scholarships towards furthering their education in agriculture. First place stands to win $1,500! The award is designed to help students develop their communication skills by having the opportunity to voice their opinion on a subject related to farm management. Students are asked to submit a multimedia presentation, a video, a Twitter chat, a blog or a Wiki, responding to the following question: Certain segments of the general public question the way food is produced, and have misgivings about the use of new technology. What concrete steps would you, as a future member of the agricultural industry, propose to bridge the information and awareness gap? To take part in the competition, please apply on the FMC Website: www.fmc-gac.com *All applications must be received no later than May 5th, 2017. Contact: Mathieu Lipari Program Manager, Farm Management Canada 613-237-9060 ext. 24 or 1-888-232-3262 ext. 24 mathieu@fmc-gac.com
Economic Development
Taking Your Organization's Pulse
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ike healthy people, healthy organizations feel better and get more done. When an organization functions poorly, check for signs of trouble by taking your organization’s pulse. Volunteers carry out eight basic organizational processes to keep an organization fit. Whether they occur in formal or informal ways, the quality of the organization’s lifestyle depends on how these processes are managed. When an organization becomes unfit, it may be due to lack of attention to any of these eight basic processes.
Organizational Purpose Every organization exists for a purpose, but over time this purpose may become lost or irrelevant. The organization and its members also have needs. Organizations quickly deteriorate when they fail to meet a relevant purpose, or overlook the needs of both members and the community. A healthy organization periodically asks the following questions: • Are we still relevant? • Do our members, clients, and community people still need us in the way that they used to? • Are we gathering information from members, clients and the community about their needs, wants and preferences?
Planning Once the needs of an organization are identified, a thorough and complete plan should be developed. Long-range
strategic planning and short-term planning are necessary to keep the organization on track. Plans must state what objectives are to be achieved, how the outcomes will be reached, what tasks are to be done, who will do them, and when they will be done. The healthy organization asks the following questions of itself, and responds with “yes”. • Are our purposes and priorities clear? • Do we plan how we will conduct our meetings? • Do our plans set out clear and measurable objectives? • Do our plans identify tasks to be done and are they realistic?
Implementing Plans have been made. Are they carried out? Do committees and individuals complete the required tasks? Are the various committees’ efforts co-ordinated effectively – with a sharing of information? Are volunteers aware of each other’s work toward the same or similar goals. The healthy organization can answer “yes” to the following questions. • Do people follow through on their commitments and tasks? • Are appropriate people consulted before plans are changed? • Does each member or committee know what each of the others is doing? • Does the organization use its members’ skills and contacts?
Evaluation Evaluation involves periodic reviews of the organization - its goals, purposes, structure, finances, committees and activities. With the benefit of hindsight, and with a view to learning from the past, the plans, work achievements and failures of groups can be analyzed. The healthy organization says yes to the following types of questions. • Once a year, does each committee review and analyze what it did over the past 12 months? • Do members periodically assess the strengths and weaknesses of their work relationships? • Do members take adequate time to evaluate what they are doing and how? • Is the true financial picture of the organization presented to all members? Are the financial records audited on a regular basis?
Managing Relationships The quality of an organization depends on its volunteer members. An organization that highly values its member’s input while placing emphasis on problem solving and conflict resolution is healthy. Conflict is inevitable but can be dealt with in a respectful and productive way. A healthy organization can say “yes” to the following questions. • Are people accessible to each other? • Do members say what they think and feel in a way that helps solve problems? • Are members willing to voice differences? • Do members talk about their differences and genuinely try to understand each other? • Do members make an effort to bring together those who are at odds?
Motivation Organizations have specific needs. Often, these needs are met by proper motivation of members. The process of motivating is something that happens continually in all facets of organizations. The organization that does well in motivating volunteers can answer in the affirmative the following questions. • Do we try to accommodate members’ preferences for different types of work? • Do we let members know they are valued?
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Providing Resources A healthy organization makes many resources available to its members. These resources include anything that may help members accomplish their goals. Resources range from orientation material, job descriptions, records and minutes to information on running an effective meeting, speaking to the public or designing a dynamic exhibit. The healthy organization provides these back-up resources and is able to answer “yes” to the following questions. • Is a new member adequately oriented to the organization? • Does the organization have up-to-date volunteer job descriptions for all positions? • Do we have printed materials for hand out to all interested individuals? • Are resources updated frequently?
Developing Competency Healthy organizations spend time preparing members to accomplish their goals and objectives. New people need to be acquainted with the organization and its purposes, while long-standing members may need to be re-acquainted or informed about changes in the organization. The learning process never ends. All members are given the chance to develop personally through their involvement in the organization. The healthy organization answers “yes” to the following questions. • Do new members receive special training? • Does the organization encourage all members to develop their skills? • Does the organization provide a learning environment for its members? These eight organizational processes depend on one another. They can be pictured like this: 1. Organizational Purpose 2. Planning 3. Implementing 4. Evaluating 5. Managing Relationships 6. Motivation 7. Providing Resources 8. Developing Competency
References Adapted from: Working With Volunteer Boards: How To Improve Their Effectiveness, Ministry of Citizenship and Culture, revised edition, 1984. Operational Reviews, Path To Organizational Fitness, Ministry of Tourism and Recreation, 1989. The Board Staff Workbook, Edmonton Social Planning Council, revised edition. Volunteers: How To Find Them, How To Keep Them An Action Book, The Vancouver Volunteer Centre, 2nd edition, 1990
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Farm Safety
Fatigue can be fatal Know how to tow
by Theresa Whalen AgriNews Contributor
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URING PLANTING AND HARVEST SEASONS IT IS COMMON FOR FARMERS TO WORK 18HOUR DAYS AND THAT’S WHEN FATIGUE CAN TURN FATAL.
Fatigue is a profound impairment and in many situations the effects of fatigue are no different than alcohol intoxication. A study by the United States National Center for Biotechnology Information determined that after 17 - 19 hours without sleep, research participants had performance tests equivalent or worse than those with a blood alcohol count of 0.05 per cent. Further, response speeds were up to 50 per cent slower and accuracy measures were significantly poorer than participants at this level of alcohol. The study showed that the longer a person is awake, the more significant impairment is in terms of judgement, reasoning, decision making, memory, response time, mood-appropriate behavour and communication, among a host of other behavours.
On average, 30 people are killed and at least 264 are hospitalized for farmrelated incidents in Ontario each year as reported by Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting (2011). In Canada, the most frequent causes of farm-related injuries include the unsafe use of machinery or material-handling practices, followed by fatigue, trying to save time and miscommunication between workers, as reported in the Census of Agriculture 2001. Rushing, fatigue, frustration and complacency are too often the root human factor causes of farm-related injuries. Although the human factor is a significant cause of farm-related hazards – humans are also the most important factor in farm safety solutions. It has often been said that the most important personal protective equipment in any workplace is a person’s attitude. That could mean walking away from a frustration for a few minutes or taking a 20-minute snooze when you are exhausted. Your safety is about your choices. Choose safety.
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S FARMS GET BIGGER, IT TAKES MORE ROAD-TRAVEL TO GET CROPS PLANTED AND HARVESTED. FARMERS, WHO ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR WAYS TO BE MORE EFFICIENT, ARE USING LARGER EQUIPMENT AND FASTER TRANSPORTATION SPEEDS ON THE ROAD. SOMETIMES IT SEEMS THAT USING THE FARM TRUCK WOULD BE THE QUICKEST WAY TO GET THE JOB DONE. BUT, WHEN IT COMES TO TOWING FARM EQUIPMENT IT IS IMPORTANT TO NEVER SACRIFICE SAFETY FOR A FEW MINUTES OF TIME.
What is pulling what? Most farms have a half-ton pickup truck. A half-ton truck – by its very name – indicates that it should not manage a load that exceeds one-half of a ton or 455 kilograms. This means that transporting heavy trailers and implements with a half-ton truck may be a lot faster, but it’s also a lot more dangerous. Most half-ton truck owner’s manuals say that if a trailer or implement
weighing more than 455 kg is towed, then it needs to have its own braking system. The reason for this is because the truck may have adequate braking power to stop the tires under a heavier load, but the vehicle may not be heavy enough to control the load behind it. When the speed of a vehicle doubles, the energy and distance required to stop it is multiplied by four. Likewise, when the weight of a vehicle is increased, the energy required to stop or control it is multiplied. If the load significantly outweighs the towing vehicle this could lead to an effect often referred to as ‘the tail wagging the dog’ where the load being towed sways and makes the towing vehicle lose control. Don’t try to save time by taking risks. The safest way to tow heavy farm trailers and implements on the road is with a properly sized and ballasted tractor. To drive or not to drive? A driver's license is not required to drive farm implements on Ontario roads, however the driver does have to be at least 16 Continued on page 27
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Russell abattoir owner throws in the apron
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fatigue and pain, particularly in his knees, after all of those decades of hard physical work. He said he may need an operation to deal with the knee issues. Over the years, he had limited full- and part-time help, including employee Michel Burrelle who was with him for 45 years and son Chris, now an engineer, who worked the plant for a decade. Gareau’s wife Lise did much of the meat wrapping. While his customers understood his decision, Gareau said they were sad to see him go. “There were a lot of calls to the provincial inspectors from farmers wondering where to go after I closed,” Gareau said, adding that he personally contacted all of his regular
customers. “Most understood my decision. They know that 60-hour days over close to 50 years on the floor have been hard on me.” Those customers crisscross Eastern Ontario, from Casselman in the east to Smiths Falls in the west and north into rural Ottawa. Gareau has operated the only slaughterhouse in Russell Township since the Brisson facility a few kms to the east shut down several years ago. With an agricultural background, Gareau has no elaborate plans for his retirement years. For one thing, he may drive a farm tractor in the spring and
fall and a lawn tractor inbetween, maintaining his large property along the Castor River and even cutting his son’s grass in nearby Limoges. Unlike other slaughterhouses that have quit in recent years, Gareau doesn’t blame his decision on over-zealous OMAFRA inspectors. Others who departed said they could no longer carry the cost and frustration of trying to keep up with regulations constantly under revision. “I always got along well with the inspectors,” Gareau said. “If they needed something changed, I’d get it done and there was no trouble.” Several years ago,
Gareau said it cost him $50,000 to meet new standards, including plastic, easy-wash wall covering. He said it sometimes seemed like his staff was working for the province rather than for him. While he’s shuttering the building he erected in the early 1970s as a replacement for an old slaughterhouse that stood on the same site, so far he hasn’t sold the business… although he’s had a few inquiries. “I’ll only sell if the buyer wants the plant and my house next door,” Gareau observed during a chat in his office overlooking the killing floor, Continued on page 15
Marcel Gareau owner/operator of the Russell Slaughterhouse decided it was time to close the doors after 48 years.
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Farmersville Community Abattoir opens by Candice Vetter AgriNews Staff Writer THENS – THE FARMERSVILLE COMMUNITY ABATTOIR NEAR ATHENS HAS OPENED FOR BUSI NESS IN A FORMER ABAT -
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STARTED UP ONLY A MONTH LATER THAN EXPECTED .
“The Food Inspection Branch of OMAFRA performed their ‘final inspection’ of the Abattoir on October 7th,” said Schaefer. “It went very well, with only minor changes to be made.” The license was issued on Oct. 16. A test kill on Oct. 18, of two beef, two hogs and two lambs, in the presence of the regional manager of the Food Inspection Branch and the regional veterinarian, went well, allowing the facility to have its first full day of operation
Russell abattoir closing Continued from page 14 now dark. “I keep a very clean place here and I don’t trust a new owner to live up to my standards. I don’t want to live beside somebody else’s operation.” Meanwhile, some equipment has
on Oct. 19, at which 17 animals were slaughtered. Wednesday will be the regular slaughter day. The plant is already scheduled well into December, fulfilling a long-overdue need. As many other area slaughterhouses are closing (the Russell Slaughterhouse just closed) local producers, especially of artisan, organic or humanelyraised meats are pleased to see this one up and running at last. For more information or to schedule butchering, see www.farmersvilleabattoir.com or call the plant at 613-924-0400.
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Teaching the “udder� aspects and nutrition of dairy by Dianne Pinder-Moss AgriNews Contributor ANARK COUNTY – DO COWS CHOOSE
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ST. JOHN CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN PERTH ON OCT. 17. Henry is the new dairy educator for Lanark County. Hired by the county’s dairy producers’ board, she is one of approximately 50 people in this role across the province. The Dairy Education Program, which is free to all schools in Ontario, is sponsored by Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO). Its objective is to educate students about various facets of the dairy industry. There are five interactive classroom presentations that teachers can choose from: dairy farming, processing of milk products, technology on the farm, dairy goodness – the health benefits of dairy products – and careers in the dairy DENTS AT
industry. On Oct. 17, the focus was on dairy farming and why people milk cows, the nutritional properties of milk and how milking practices have changed from pioneer times to now. Along with watching a video and taking part in the Cow Spot Challenge game, the students had a hand literally in making butter. The presentations range from 30 to 45 minutes in length depending on the ages of the students. Interestingly, when Henry started off her first presentation at the school that day by asking if there were any students who lived on a farm, at least two in the Grades 3-4 class raised their hands. Asked later how the day went, the dairy educator responded that the presentations “went well.� “I did five presentations that included Grades 1-6,� she remarked. “We made butter and watched the new videos created by DFO that were really well received by students and teachers. As always, we included interactive elements that allowed students to partici-
pate actively.� Eric Lapointe, a Grade 3-4 teacher at St. John, believes the presentations are beneficial for the students. “It is great for the kids to learn about, first of all, farm life, how to produce butter and all the things related to milk,� he noted. The Dairy Education Program is designed to be consistent with the Ontario Curriculum. In this case, Lapointe said the Oct. 17 presentation fit in with the health curriculum, in terms of healthy eating. Having officially started in her new role in September after shadowing for a few months previous dairy educator Sherry Patterson who has retired, Henry has a close connection to the dairy industry. “I was born and raised on a dairy farm,� she relates. In fact, she is the fourth generation of her family to live on the Quarry Road farm outside of Carleton Place. Currently, Henry is involved in the dairy operation with her parents Jim and Louise Henry, along Continued on page 24
Students respond to a question from Jayne Henry, the Lanark County Dairy Educator, during her Oct. 17 visit to St. John Catholic Elementary School in Perth. Pinder-Moss photo
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Winery and dairy co-mingle successfully for 10 years by Tom Van Dusen AgriNews Staff Writer AVAN – IN LATE SEPTEMBER, DAIRY
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NAVAN. Domaine Perrault now has a production capacity of 11,000 bottles a year, most of it sold out of the on-site retail store, with prices starting at $14 per bottle. The 90-head dairy herd is housed across the farmyard. The Domaine emblem is a gold silhouette of a bald eagle in the “at watch” position. It’s modified from the Perrault crest engraved on the family coat of arms where the bird’s body is silver and the background black. For the Perraults, the eagle signifies “champion” or “leader”. Like leaders, eagles don’t flock; Denis and Lise broke from the
flock of naysayers years ago. The 10-year celebration silenced once and for all the “experts” who maintained palatable wine couldn’t be made in Eastern Ontario. Fifteen years ago when Denis Perrault was considering growing grapes, these critics pointed to the harsh climate and unsuitable soils in the region. Desirable vines and their fruit just wouldn’t prosper, they maintained. But cold climate hybrids were perfected, changing the playing field. Early on, Perrault and others with the same interest formed an association to continue promoting wineries in the greater Ottawa region. Finally, he took the leap and began producing grapes on part of the family dairy farm. He started with one acre containing 1,000 vines of some 10 varieties of hybrids in consultation with the University of Guelph; in 2005, he added five more
acres, another 5,000 vines. Over the years, the reputation of Domaine Perrault has grown and its offerings are served in finer establishments, at wine shows and at various functions in and around Ottawa. However, most imbibers are still taken aback to learn the selections are bottled in Navan. A typical Domaine selection is “Viognier” described as a crisp, dry white. Selling for $18, it expresses hints of stone fruits, citrus, peach, pear and dried apricots. Among the reds is “Cabernet Franc”, dry with undercurrents of plums, black raspberries and spice. It sells for $16. During the anniversary celebration at the winery, visitors got to sample the winery’s products, mingle with long-time supporters, take a horse-drawn wagon tour of the vineyard, and listen to the musical stylings of a full military band. Draws were held for two cases of the Domaine’s
Denis and Lise Perrault greet visitors at the 10th anniversary of their winery in Navan in September. Van Dusen photo finest. To prove he’s still an active farmer as well as a gentleman winemaker, Perrault showed off a nastylooking bruise on his lower chest where a cow had butted him. “That never happened before! It must have been
hormones.” Perrault tells stories of long-time customers who drop by regularly, expressing pleasure that Domaine Perrault is still thriving. “There was a couple here from Orleans. The guy had tears in his eyes when he congratulated me on our
anniversary.” The durability of his business and continued existence of other thriving regional wineries, Perrault says, are clear indications that a viable wine industry has gained a permanent foothold in Eastern Ontario.
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Montague Farm Museum filled with agricultural history by Dianne Pinder-Moss AgriNews Contributor ONTAGUE TOWNSHIP – WHAT’S THE POINT OF HAVING A COLLECTION IF YOU CAN’T SHARE IT WITH OTHERS? That’s the philosophy of Bill Dobson – who is the township’s reeve – and the major motivation for him starting up a museum on his Montague Township farm. “My whole reason for me having this museum is to share my collection with the public,” Dobson states. The Montague Farm Museum, as it is called, is filled with 18th and 19th Century artifacts focusing on food and agriculture. The artifacts relate to the different trades of these eras – carpentry, blacksmithing, coopers, etc., and “obviously agriculture.” “I appreciate the creativity and the hardship that our pioneers went through…,” Dobson says as he explains his passion for collecting these types of items. “In the beginning, they had to make their own tools. Quite often, they
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made them out of found pieces of materials such as roots.” As an example, the longtime antique dealer holds up a four ft. tall four-tine fork from the 1890s that was constructed from a maple branch. “It was probably a child’s fork for working in the field it was so small,” he states. Likewise, the collection includes a brace and bit that was fashioned from a root. “I have used it and it works fantastically,” he relates. Another reason why Dobson collects what he does is he feels it is important to let others know about our material heritage. “So I can show people what that is all about – the creativity of our pioneers. I use it as a learning experience,” he remarks, adding that the more he collects, the more he learns as well. In total, there are 1,000 plus items in the collection, all of which are Canadian and all handmade. “They are also all in asfound condition,” he notes. “I don’t refinish them. I
clean them a bit.” What separates the Montague Farm Museum from others of this type, according to its creator, is the rarity of the artifacts. “I don’t believe in having artifacts that everyone knows about,” he remarks. Among some of the unique items in the museum is a hand-forged iron snake that was used to ward off rats and mice in a granary and a carved wooden snake that was hung in fruit trees to deter birds. Similarly, he has what appears to be a grinding stone but is in fact an apple cider press. “Upright, it would be pulled up and down the trough to make the apple cider,” he explains. “It was used seven generations ago in Lanark County.” When the museum initially opened in the 1980s, it was only in operation for two summers. “I had 60 the first day and then 60 people the next two years,” he relates. “I then thought this was a labour of love instead of a money-making operation.” Five years ago, Dobson
Bill Dobson is seated in front of the museum with a mid-19th Century bee skep from Waterloo County woven from grass and cherry bark. “It is very rare,” he says, “because usually when they stopped using these, they threw them up into the attic and the rats and mice would have eaten them.”
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decided to re-open the museum, in conjunction with his farm playing host to the Lanark County Plowing Match on Aug. 1920, 2011. “My thinking was the audience is already here,” he states. “They were able to walk back and forth (from the plowing match to the museum) on both days.”
Since that time, the Montague Farm Museum is open by appointment with free admission. A visit can be booked by contacting Dobson at 613-283-5270 or email bdobson@ripnet.com. The museum is currently housed in a stack wall barn a short distance from the house on his Matheson Road property. Originally a
traditional round log barn where the museum was first located, Dobson decided to take the barn apart and rebuild it from split cedar pieces 15 years ago. The rationale behind the reconstruction project was that “I wanted to recreate a 19th Century machine shed.” The barn includes several Continued on page 19
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Montague Farm Museum Continued from page 18 features of a machine shed of that time period, including its tiny windows, sliding doors and sloped roof. As well, he has a built-in cupboard in the museum that actually came from a machine shed. On the back barn wall facing the adjacent field, Dobson has used round cedar logs to spell the name Code. That is in tribute to the generations of the Code family who lived on the farm before he purchased it 48 years ago. This summer, Dobson says the museum was more of a travelling museum as he set up exhibits at various events. That included the Drummond/North Elmsley Heritage Day, Beckwith Agricultural Awareness Day, Celebrate Balderson, Settlers’ Heritage Day and Lanark County Plowing Match, as well as the Lanark County Harvest Festival. “I’m more than willing and happy to do this,” he says, “because it is a way to show people what I have.” And Dobson is still adding to his collection. One of his most recent acquisitions is a cobbler’s box from Perth that he purchased at the Perth Antique Show. Oval in its form and
shape with fingered joint construction, the box held the cobbler’s tools and wooden tacks for the shoes. As the antique dealer adds to the museum, he is always working to improve upon the items that he has in his collection. “I have learned the difference between good, better and the best,” he notes. “I am always upgrading the quality of the collection. I do that now with my museum and I have done that now for my business for many, many years.” Twenty pieces of farm machinery Dobson acquired during a de-accession sale of these and some other items at the Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa approximately 15 years ago are going to form part of a collection of primarily horse-drawn equipment that will be housed in a second barn on his farm property. The items, which range from hay tillers to threshing machinery to fanning mills to turnip grinders, will be on display in a large hip roofed barn that he is currently restoring. “It’s going to be more for the larger items,” he explained. “I hope to have it open within two years.” To date, he has had peo-
At right, this whetstone featuring a whale carving from a piece of whalebone is part of a collection of 20 whetstones Bill Dobson has in his museum. Pinder-Moss photo
ple visit the museum from almost every province in Canada. “They come here and they are so excited because they have seen items (within the collection) that they had never seen before,” he remarked.
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Cassidy Reaney crowned Queen of the Furrow 2nd runner-up strength, pride and patience what it takes to farm and he is the highest regarded person in my life. I strive to be half the person he is,” says Reaney. When asked if she thinks pageants are old fashioned or sexist – Reaney disagrees. “I don’t think they are sexist – I just think guys aren’t into it. There has been talk of an ambassador program for both guys and gals, however that hasn’t happened yet. I think the Queen of the Furrow program is great because it promotes women in agriculture, offers tremendous personal and professional development for the contestants, and provides a boost to networking that might otherwise have taken years to develop. And the ag community really recognizes and appreciates someone who has gone through the program.” She continues, “It is not like a beauty pageant where the girls are judged on just their looks. The Queen of the Furrow is judged on her knowledge, competencies, ability to plough as well as public presentation. There are a few parts that are kind of old fashioned, like us having to line dance. You would never make guys dance. I would like to see that part of the competition changed to something like having each contestant make a display about their home plowing association – or something like that. Something that highlights each girl’s personal knowledge or talent.” Cassidy is determined to leave her mark during her tenure as Ottawa-Carleton Queen of the Furrow. To start with, she created an OCPA Facebook page which she is maintaining and will hand off to her successor.
by Theresa Whalen AgriNews Contributor ETCALFE – EVER SINCE SHE WAS 13 YEARS OLD
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AND LEARNED ABOUT THE QUEEN OF THE FURROW PROGRAM, CASSIDY REANEY WAS INTRIGUED BY THE POSITION. “BEING QUEEN OF THE FURROW LOOKED FUN AND INTERESTING,” SAYS REANEY OF METCALFE. “A GREAT WAY TO GO PLACES, DO THINGS AND MEET PEOPLE.”
When offered the opportunity to represent the Ottawa-Carleton Plowmen’s Association (OCPS) in the 2016 Ontario Plowing Association Queen of the Furrow competition, Cassidy, now 20, jumped at the chance. To her surprise – and the delight of her many home county supporters – Cassidy placed second runner-up in the competition held Sept. 22 at the International Plowing Match (IPM) in Wellington County. “Most county queens hold their position for two years so that when they go to the provincial competition the first time it is a learning experience and then they go back the second year more prepared,” explains Reaney. “This was my first year so I really didn’t expect to do all that well and was just having fun with it.” Contestants are between the ages of 18 and 25, and are judged based on an interview, speech, plowing ability, and general appearance and presentation. Those that make it into the final five are also asked to do an impromptu speech. “I did my speech on my Dad and mentors in the agricultural industry. My Dad has proven countless times through perseverance,
She would like to bring back a county competition for the OCPA Queen of the Furrow title and re-establish some of the traditional duties such as attending fairs, parades, meetings and being a goodwill ambassador of agriculture in schools and at other public occasions. For next year’s provincial competition, Cassidy would like to improve her technical plowing skills, be better prepared for the interview by increasing her knowledge of agriculture and her local plowing association, and be a little more “collected” during her speech. “I want to bring forward my best me,” she explains. In the meantime, Cassidy is completing her third and final year of in the Advertising and Marketing, Communications Management program at Algonquin College. With this she plans to pursue a career that will promote and educate people about agriculture. “I want to thank everyone from OCPA who were so supportive the entire week at the IPM. It was so touching and really meant the world to me,” said Reaney. “I have to give special thanks to Myra Kelly, Elsie Patterson, Sharen Armstrong, and Linda Payant who were an incredible support team. And also to Paul Bourbonnais, owner of Bourbonnais Equipment in Sarsfield, who supplied the tractor and plow for the competition. My thanks to all.”
Cassidy Reaney of Metcalfe was crowned Queen of the Furrow Second Runner-up at the 2016 International Plowing Match in Wellington County in September.
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Year of the Pulses by Candice Vetter AgriNews Staff Writer EMISKAMING — THE YEAR 2016 WAS
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The goal of IYP 2016 was to heighten public
awareness of the nutritional benefits of pulses as part of sustainable food production aimed towards food security and nutrition. The Year created many opportunities worldwide, including locally, to encourage connections throughout the food chain that would better utilize pulse-based proteins, further global production of pulses, better utilize crop rotations and address the challenges in the trade of pulses. The FAO website defines pulses as the edible seeds of plants in the legume family and they represent 12 crops of grain legumes, which include dry
beans, dry peas, chickpeas and lentils. Pulses are usually referred to by farmers as peas and beans, and there are many varieties of pulses grown and sold in this broadening market. These include soybeans, which is the largest pulse crop grown in Eastern Ontario. Other crops, besides garden-variety fresh peas and beans for the table, include coloured beans, white navy beans, fava beans, lentils and chickpeas. They tend to be cold hardy and many new varieties thrive in a cold climate. The Pulse Canada website says, “Canada’s large and diverse agricultural land base is ideally suited for growing a range of Continued on page 31
Year of the Pulses celebrated locally
The Russell Fair had a display section this year honouring the Year of the Pulses, including these displays of multiple pulse seeds by Cherry Bekkers and by Pegi Holtz. Holtz’s display shows 22 different types of pulses. Vetter photo
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Stormont Plowing Match a great success despite weather by Kelsey Smith AgriNews Contributor INCH – IT WOULD
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STORMONT COUNTY PLOWING MATCH, HOSTED BY THE S TORMONT PLOWMEN’S ASSOCIATION ON S AT., O CT. 8. T HE ASSOCIATION TOOK A HIATUS LAST YEAR AFTER THE
2015 INTERNATIONAL PLOWING MATCH AND RURAL EXPO ALSO HELD IN F INCH . They were back at it this year and welcomed 51 competitors, as well as some VIPs to the match held on land rented from Dennis Fife, ready to brave the rainy weather. The plowers showed off their skills to the judges, including Alyssa Waldroff, the 2015-2016 Stormont Queen of the Furrow. The match is a family affair for many of the
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area’s farmers, who make it a part of their Thanksgiving traditions. The day included multiple teams of horses, antique tractors and plows as well as more modern ones. The youngest plower of the day was 8-year-old Justin Manley of Casselman, while the oldest was 86year-old Donald Kemp of Metcalfe. A key part of the plowing match is the Queen of the Furrow competition and a Princess of the Furrow competition was held. These young women vie for the title and an opportunity to be ambassadors of agriculture and plowing. The Queen competitors are judged on plowing and, along with the Princess contestants, go before a panel of judges for an interview portion and present a speech at the banquet in the evening. At the banquet, the
newly crowned 2016-2017 Stormont Queen of the Furrow, Kayla Manley, of Newington, was awarded the Bernard Beehler Trophy for the best plowed land by a Stormont resident. This year was the first time a Princess of the Furrow competition was held in Stormont, with Haleigh-Jo Teplate, of Finch, taking the title. Both young ladies will represent Stormont County and the Stormont Plowmen’s Association at the 2017 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in Huron County next September. The following winners were also recognized at the banquet: Plowing Class Results Class 1A – Jointer Horse Plowing: 1st – Stephane Bourgon, Casselman; 2nd – Marwin Antoine, Lyndhurst; Class
Furrowing on in the rain
The Stormont County Plowmen’s Association’s match was on Sat., Oct. 8, in Finch. Competitors in the horse and tractor plowing classes were determined to show their best in spite of the challenges of the rainy day. Carruthers photo
Your Highnesses
The Stormont Plowmen’s Association hosted their annual county plowing match on Sat., Oct. 8, in Finch. Haleigh Jo Teplate (left) was crowned as the Stormont Princess of the Furrow for the 2016-2017 year, seen here at the evening banquet along with 2015-2016 Stormont Queen of the Furrow Alyssa Waldroff (centre), and newly crowned Stormont Queen of the Furrow Kayla Manley. Smith photo
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Vintage antique horse-drawn walk-behind plow.
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Plowing match Continued from page 22 1B – Sulky Horse Plowing: 1st – Robert Jones, Brockville; 2nd – Ethan Jones, Brockville; Class 2A – Antique Tractors with Trail Plow: 1st – Andre Joly, Hammond; 2nd – Marven Dillon, Orleans; Class 2B – Antique Plowing, Competitors under 18 years of age: 1st – Jeremy Chevalley, Moose Creek; 2nd – Anthony Chevalley, Moose Creek; Class 2C – Antique plowing with a
hydraulic mounted plow: 1st – Nicole Calande, Alfred; 2nd – Denis Bourbonnais, Gatineau; Class 3B – Farm Standard – 3-furrow plows: 1st – Marlee Grady, Crysler; 2nd – Bernard Grady, Crysler; Class 4 – Competitors 18 years and under, open to all: 1st – Justin Manley, Casselman; 2nd – Patrick Daoust, Finch; Class 5A – 2Furrow Competitive Plowing: 1st – Allen Hills, Ashton; 2nd – Nicholas Wilson, Jasper; Class 5B – 3-Furrow
Competitive Plowing: 1st – Kayla Manley, Newington; 2nd – Stephen Manley, Casselman; Class 6 – Farm Standard – 4 or more Furrows: 1st – Jenna Price, Cornwall; 2nd – Steve McRae, Finch. Best Open Split – Donald Kemp, Metcalfe; Best Crown – Ron Stinson, Kemptville; Best Finish – Allen Hills, Ashton; Best Antique Tractor and Plow – Nicole Calande, Alfred; Best Overall Plowed Land – Allen Hills, Ashton.
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Eastern Ont. / Western Que. Holstein Championship Show results
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ETCALFE — THE EASTERN ONTARIO AND WESTERN QUEBEC HOLSTEIN CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 2016 WAS HELD AT THE METCALFE
FAIRGROUNDS, ON THURS., OCT. 13, WITH MICHAEL HEATH SERVING AS JUDGE. COVERAGE WAS SPONSORED BY THE EASTERN ONTARIO AND WESTERN QUEBEC CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW.
Results of the top three in each class were as follows: Junior Champion Junior Champion – TTriple-T-Ent Paparazzi-ET (Doorman), 1st Senior Calf,
Three times a winner for Morrisburg’s Signature Holsteins
Mike Phoenix leads Jeanlu StanleyCup Alexis, at the Eastern Ontario-Western Quebec Championship Show, where she won 1st Junior 3-year-old, Intermediate Champion and Honourable Mention Grand Champion. She is owned by Signature Holsteins of Morrisburg. The show took place at the Metcalfe Fairgrounds in Metcalfe on Oct. 13. Vetter photo
Dairy educator Continued from page 16 with her sister Rachel and brother-in-law Kurtis McRae who are transitioning into taking over the farm. They currently milk 30 cows. “We just put in a pipeline,” she mentioned. “It makes it (milking) easier.” Any teacher interested in booking a classroom
visit by Henry is encouraged to contact her by phone at 613-875-2911 or email de-lanark@milk.org. Last year, there were 160 presentations done in Lanark County, which included multiple classes in some cases. In addition to her school visits, Henry has also participated in events such as local fairs, the annual Twilight Meeting and the Lanark County Harvest Festival.
“Anywhere we can reach the public and talk about it (the dairy industry),” she states. Through her work as a dairy educator, Henry hopes “to raise the profile of dairy farms in Lanark County” and to get people not only thinking about milk, in terms of its nutritional value, but also the benefits of buying Canadian milk over cheaper products produced elsewhere.
Velthuis Farms Ltd, ON; Reserve Junior Champion – Milksource Sid Desire-ET (Sid), 1st Intermediate Yearling, Velthuis Farms Ltd, ON; Honourable Mention Junior Champion – Brismer Dempsey Sugar (Dempsey), 1st Summer Yearling, JeanGuy Brisson and Betty Mercier, QC. Intermediate Champion
Intermediate Champion – Jeanlu Stanleycup Alexis (Stanleycup), 1st Jr 3-yrold, Signature Holsteins, ON; Reserve Intermediate Champion – Signature Sids Gold (Sid), 2nd Jr 3-yr-old, Signature Holsteins, ON; Honourable Mention Intermediate Champion – Lolisee Sid Marie (Sid), 1st Sr 3-yr-old, Ferme Lolisee, QC. Senior and Grand
www.agrinews.ca Champion Senior and Grand Champion – Lochdale Windbrook Rena (Windbrook), 1st 4-yr-old, Lochdale Holsteins, ON; Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion – Hendercroft Fever Bazooka (Fever), 2nd 4-yr-old, Herbert Henderson, ON; Honourable Mention Grand Champion – Jeanlu Stanleycup Alexis Continued on page 25
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Holstein show results Continued from page 24 (Stanleycup), 1st Jr 3-yr-old, Signature Holsteins, ON. Baby June Calf (12) 1. Faraway Doorman Missy (Doorman), N&B Anderson, Clarkvalley & Peter Leach, ON; 2. (1st BO) Dappleholm Goldwyn Journey (Goldwyn), Michael & Jessica Phoenix & Signature Holsteins, ON; 3. Kirklea Armani Boo Hoo (Armani), Bethany MacDonald, Robert MacDonald & Rob Heffernan, ON; Junior Calf (25) 1. (BO) Glennholme Doorman Reggae (Doorman), Glennholme Holsteins, Signature Holsteins & Todd Edwards, ON; 2. Gendarra Brokaw Adele (Brokaw), Gendarra Farm & Redtag Genetics, ON; 3. Velthuis Doorman Bianca (Doorman), Velthuis Farms Ltd., ON; Intermediate Calf (21) 1. (BO) Signature B Spectra (Brokaw), Emma Farlinger, Rob Heffernan, Signature Holsteins, ON; 2. Delcreek Muffin Top (Doorman), Peter Rylaarsdam, ON; 3. Delcreek Just Got Zipped (Doorman), Peter Rylaarsdam, ON; Senior Calf (19) 1. T-Triple-T-Ent Paparazzi-ET (Doorman), Velthuis Farms Ltd, ON; 2. (BO) Vogue Kingboy Moonstruck (Kingboy), Blackrock Livestock Company, Silvercap Holsteins, Vogue Cattle Co., ON; 3. Winright Brokaw Ella (Brokaw), Neil & Bryan Anderson, ON; Summer Yearlings (15) 1. (BO, 1st 4-H) Brismer Dempsey Sugar (Dempsey), Jean-Guy Brisson & Betty Mercier, QC; 2. Kingsway Beemer Artwork (Beemer), Kingsway Farms & Riverdown Holsteins, ON; 3. (2nd 4-H) Belfast Doorman Licorice (Doorman), Rosenhill Holsteins, ON; Junior Yearlings (10) 1. (BO, 1st 4-H) Riverdown Atwood Jiggalea (Atwood), Riverdown Holsteins, ON; 2. Trent Valley Atwood Anett (Atwood), Boldi Inc, ON; 3. Delcreek Hannah Montana (Goldwyn), Peter Rylaarsdam, ON; Intermediate Yearlings (11) 1. Milksource Sid Desire_ET (Sid), Velthuis Farms Ltd, ON; 2. (BO) Barrvalley Windbrook Lizzie (Windbrook), Barrvalley Holsteins, ON; 3. Delcreek Show My
Gizmo (Goldwyn), Peter Rylaarsdam, ON; Senior Yearlings (7) 1. (BO) Delcreek Give Me That Wink (Zelgadis), Peter Rylaarsdam, ON; 2. Riverdown Chelios Radium (Chelios), Riverdown Holsteins, ON; 3. Signature Goldchip Katalina (Gold Chip), Glennholme Holsteins, Signature Holsteins & Todd Edwards, ON; Junior Breeders Herd (7) 1. Delcreek Holsteins, ON; 2. Riverdown Holsteins, ON; 3. Emma Farlinger, ON; Junior Breeder & Exhibitor Junior Exhibitor Banner 1. Peter Rylaarsdam, ON; 2. Velthuis Farms Ltd, ON; 3. Riverdown Holsteins, ON. Junior Breeder Banner 1. Peter Rylaarsdam, ON; 2. (Tie) Signature Holsteins, ON; 2. (Tie) Riverdown Holsteins, ON; 3. Herbert Henderson, ON Milking Yearling (6) 1. (BO) Winright Atwood Sweetcakes (Atwood), Brian Joseph Enright, ON; 2. (BU) Windcroft BK Kourage (Brokaw), Bryan & Cheryl Dickson, ON; 3. Intsense Brokaw Riana (Brokaw) Ferme Luc Tanguay, HV Farm, Mathieu Chartrand & Kelly Hardy, QC; Junior 2-Year-Olds (14) 1. (BU, BO) Limbra Evasion Susann (Evasion), Huybregts Farms, ON; 2. Hez Atwood HeatherET (Atwood), Velthuis Farms Ltd, ON; 3. Knonaudale Unorose (Numero Uno), Sillsway Farms, ON; Senior 2-Year-Olds (11) 1. (BU, BO), Windcroft Brokaw Eclipse (Brokaw), Bryan & Cheryl Dickson, ON; 2. Glennholme Goldchip Bellagio (Gold Chip), Glennholme Holsteins, ON; 3. Belfontaine Goldwyn Dallas (Goldwyn), Velthuis Farms Ltd, ON; Junior 3-Year-Olds (12) 1. (BU) Jeanlu Stanleycup Alexis (Stanleycup), Signature Holsteins, ON; 2. (BO) Signature Sids Gold (Sid), Signature Holsteins, ON; 3. Garay Sid Black Beauty (Sid), Brian Joseph Enright, Jaquemet Holsteins & Vicky Fletcher, ON; Senior 3-Year-Olds (11) 1. (BU, BO), Lolisee Sid Marie (Sid), Ferme Lolisee, QC; 2. Greenlark Damion Lynelle (Damion), Greenlark Farms, ON; 3. Lolisee Jasper Ainsley (Jasper), Ferme Lolisee, QC; 4-Year-Olds (9) 1. (BU, BO) Lochdale Windbrook Rena
(Windbrook), Lochdale Holsteins, ON; 2. Hendercroft Fever Bazooka (Fever), Herbert Henderson, ON; 3. RMW Avery AddisonET (Avery), Bobasyl Farm, ON; 5-Year-Olds (9) 1. (BU, BO), Hendercroft Jasper Income (Jasper), Herbert Henderson, ON; 2. Greenlark Sovereign
Shadow (Sovereign), Greenlark Farms, ON; 3. Limbra Duplex Cally (Duplex), Huybregts Farms Ltd, ON; Mature Cows (8) 1. (BU, BO) Greenlark Goldwyn Luxury (Goldwyn), Greenlark Farms, ON; 2. Lindenright Atwood Bounce (Atwood), Brian Joseph Enright & Velthuis Farms Ltd, ON;
The AgriNews 3. Cherry Crest Atwood Ransom (Atwood), Bernard St. Denis, ON; Production Cows (5) 1. (BU, BO) Glennholme Gold Beauty (Goldwyn), Glennholme Holsteins, ON; 2. Hendercroft Goldwyn Sabrina (Goldwyn), Herbert Hederson, ON; 3. Cedarpatch Goldwyn Janeese (Goldwyn), Ferme Lolisee, QC;
November, 2016 Page 25 Premier Breeder & Exhibitor Banners Exhibitor Banner 1. Ferme Lolise, QC; 2. Herbert Henderson, ON; 3. Velthuis Farms Ltd, ON. Breeder Banner 1. Herbert Henderson, ON; 2. Ferme Lolisee, QC; 3. Greenlark Farms, ON.
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Ferme Agriber wins pollinator award Continuing the fight
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ELTSVILLE, MD — MARC AND CHANTAL BERCIER,
OWNERS AND PRODUCERS AT THEIR FARM NEAR ST. ISIDORE, FERME AGRIBER INC., HAVE WON AN INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR THEIR RECOGNITION OF THE IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY BEE POPULATION.
Along with their son Guillaume, Marc and Chantal operate a seed cleaning company and farm where they work to pioneer sustainable farming practices and show other farmers how restoring natural buffer zones can benefit both wildlife and the land. From an early age, Marc Bercier has wanted to give back to the local wildlife by preserving some of the beauty of the natural landscapes in his area. After purchasing his neighbour’s farm in 2013, Marc decided to build a natural habitat buffer for wildlife in a gully between the two farms. He called different environmental agencies to learn more and gain support for his habitat enhancement work. Eventually, he came across the ALUS (Agricultural Land Use Services), which was able to
fund his efforts and help with the development of his project. Together, Marc and Chantal pioneer sustainable, pollinator-friendly farming practices to show other farmers how quickly they can restore and maintain their natural buffer zones to benefit both wildlife and the land. Marc and Chantal’s to commitment environmental stewardship and pollinator conservation did not go unnoticed, as they have been selected as this year’s winner of the NAPPC Canadian Farmer-Rancher Award. The award was presented to Marc and Chantal on Tues., Oct. 25, at the 16th Annual North American Pollinator Protection Campaign Conference (NAPPC) Evening Reception at the USDA Log Lodge in Beltsville, Maryland. The NAPPC Canadian Farmer-Rancher Award recognizes individuals who have contributed significantly to pollinator protection, conservation, and issue outreach resulting in increased awareness of the importance of pollinators and pollination within the agricultural community. This special award sheds light on
the contributions of American farmers to natural and cultural resource preservation. Marc and Chantal Bercier share the honour this year with U.S. Farmer-Rancher, Lakhy Sran, of Sran Family Orchards. Without pollinators we would lose one third of our diet, nearly all of our highnutrient food, most terrestrial ecosystems would collapse, important plant species that provide the raw materials for medicines would die out, and the biosphere would stop filtering air and freshwater for us and other wildlife. The world as we know it depends on pollinators. Pollinators require healthy clean habitat, and factors such as uncontrolled development, agricultural intensification, chemical misuse, and pathogen introduction are decimating their populations. Some species have seen a 90 per cent decline in their populations over the last decade. The Pollinator Partnership (P2), as the world’s largest organization dedicated to the protection and promotion of pollinators, hopes to encourage environmental Continued on page 33
by Candice Vetter AgriNews Staff Writer MBRUN – FRANCOIS LATOUR, WHO ORGANIZED, ALONG
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WITH A DEDICATED TEAM OF COLLECTORS, THE MASSIVE THRESHING CHALLENGE IN 2015 AT WHICH 111 MILLS WORKED CONTINUOUSLY FOR 15 MINUTES, SAID HE WAS DISAPPOINTED FOR ABOUT A WEEK AFTER HIS RECORD WAS BROKEN THIS FALL IN SASKATCHEWAN.
But after his initial surprise was over, he decided he will do it again. “But I will wait two or three years, I think.” Part of his goal in holding the event, which took a couple of years of
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Keep on threshin’ Francois Latour, the man behind the mission of the 2015 threshing machine challenge, was one of those thanked at the Breast Cancer Awareness Month kickoff at Russell Township Hall in September.
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coordination, was to raise funds for the Breast Cancer Foundation. His wife passed away from the disease shortly after his challenge, and he raised about $3,000. “Now I’m going to keep fighting this disease,” he said
at the Breast Cancer Awareness Month launch at Russell Township in September. “This is my mission and I will not stop.” He said he will be announcing events in the future.
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160th Edition of the Metcalfe Fair
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ETCALFE – THE 160TH EDITION OF THE
METCALFE FAIR HAD GOOD
ATTENDANCE OVER MOST OF THE EVENT WHICH RAN FROM THURS., SEPT. 29 TO SUN., OCT. 2. SUNDAY HAD
Showing well at the final fair
Ainsley Quinn of South Gloucester poses just before her entry in the Parade Pony category of horse shows at the Metcalfe Fair on Sat., Oct. 1.
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Farm safety Continued from page 13 years of age. Farm vehicles should be driven on the travelled portion of the road, because road shoulders may not support the weight of farm equipment. And remember, tractors and farm equipment still follow the rules of the road and that means you must yield half the roadway to oncoming traffic, farm vehicles and implements must be properly lit, operators must use signal turns and no cell phones can be used while driving. Always practise a “no riders” policy. Did you know SMV means slow? Most people are familiar with the bright orange triangle of the slow moving vehicle (SMV) emblem. However what most people don’t know is that a SMV emblem is only for farm vehicles that travel at speeds of 40 kph or slower. Light up your life. Safe farm vehicle operation depends on other traffic being able to see your machinery and respond to the lower speeds and wide equipment, especially when
travelling at night. Pickup trucks should have a standard seven-pin connector for towed implements fitted with turn signals as required by provincial laws. Make sure all tractors and farm vehicles meet or exceed provincial requirements for warning flashers, taillights, and turn signals. Diamond grade reflective tape will also help to significantly increase visibility to other traffic. Are your tires tired? Frequently inspect all the tires on pickup trucks and other farm implements to ensure they are in roadworthy condition. Changing a tire before it wears out and goes flat is not only safer; it can save time and money during peak work periods. Chains are your link to safety. When towing an implement, ensure the tongue of the implement is secured to the axle of the towing vehicle with a chain heavy enough to sustain the load as required by provincial ministry of transportation specifications. A little safety can go a long way in ensuring this is a bountiful and prosperous harvest season.
LIGHT RAIN WHICH DID NOT INTERFERE WITH SCHEDULED EVENTS.
As usual, several 4-H Regional finals in beef, dairy and sheep production took place, and the Family Pavilion boasted a large increase in the number of homecraft, culinary arts, junior categories, flowers and quilts. “In this building 2,662 entries were registered, and of them 932 are junior entries,” said Betty Michels, who was pleased with the turnout. Cheryl Bunda demonstrated the evolution of homecrafts. As usual horses played a major part in the Fair,
with categories in heavy horse line classes, pony, miniature horse, Western games and horse pulls. New this year was boxing from Beaver Boxing Club of Ottawa, which attracted lots of spectators on Saturday afternoon. Other attractions at the Fair included the agricultural hall, demolition derby, children’s entertainment, antiques, step dancing and fiddling, the 4-H steer and lamb auction, baby show, truck pull, fashion showcase, and lots of food and music. The Metcalfe Fair is the final fair of the season. Perfect livestock was on display at the 4-H cattle and sheep shows.
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Metcalfe Fair 2016 Results Dairy Cattle
Holsteins Grand Champion – Hendercroft Holsteins Reserve Grand Champion – Crestlea Holsteins Hon. Mention Res. Grand Champion – Velthuis Farms Junior Champion – Riverdown Holsteins Reserve Jr. Champion – Velthuis Farms Hon. Mention Jr. Champion – Kingsway Farms / Riverdown Holsteins Premier Exhibitor – Quinndale Holsteins Premier Breeder – Quinndale Holsteins Top Breeder’s Herd – Glennholme Holsteins
Beef Cattle
Herefords Champion Bull – Stonewood Grange (Matt Leahy) Reserve Champion Bull – Stonewood Grange (Matt Leahy) Champion Female – Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords (Jack McAughey) Reserve Champion Female – Stonewood Grange (Matt Leahy) Premier Breeder – Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords (Jack McAughey) Breeder’s Herd – Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords (Jack McAughey) Simmentals Champion Bull – Rosemead Simmentals (Ivan Matthews) Reserve Champion Bull – Donovandale Farms Champion Female –
Donovandale Farms Reserve Champion Female – Donovandale Farms Premier Breeder – Donovandale Farms Breeder’s Herd – Donovandale Farms Aberdeen Angus Champion Bull – Sunset Acres (Rob Foubert) Reserve Champion Bull – Service Animal Noiseux Champion Female – Tyler Fulton Reserve Champion Female – Service Animal Noiseux Premier Breeder – Barry Stewart Breeder’s Herd – Service Animal Noiseux Shorthorns Champion Bull – Tyler Fulton Reserve Champion Bull – Elmer & Mary Ellen Evans Champion Female – Tyler Fulton Reserve Champion Female – Owen & Camryn Grundy Premier Breeder – Elmer & Mary Ellen Evans Champion Bull of Show (All Breeds) – Tyler Fulton Supreme Female (Stewart Family Award) – Stonewood Grange (Matt Leahy)
Sheep
Grand Champion Ram – Hazel Hill (Suffolk) Reserve Grand Champion Ram – Colleen Acres (Hampshire) Grand Champion Ewe – Randy Seguin (North Country Cheviots) Champion Get of Sire – Shanna & Tyler Armstrong (Dorset)
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Heavy Horses
Four Horse Tandem Hitch – Denis Lussier Four Horse Heavy Draft Tandem Hitch – Pana-Len Percherons (Bourbonnais Family) Six Horse Heavy Draft Hitch – Denis Lussier
Light Horses
Eastern Ontario Open Road Horse to Bike Championship – Denis Robert Open Parade Horse Stake – Brynn Marie O’Reilley Open English Pleasure Stake – Brenda James Single Hackney Pony Stake – John and Karen Brunton Open Child’s Western Parade Pony Stake – Harold Wallace Shetland Pony Stake – Harold Wallace Miniature Four Horse Hitch Stake – Gary Scharf Single Roadster Pony Stake – Kirk & Catherine Douglas Saddlebred 3-gaited Pleasure Horse Stake – Brenda James Hackney Pleasure Pony Stake – John and Karen Brunton Roadster to Wagon Stake – Steve McLean Single Miniature Horse Stake – Gary Scharf
Field Crops and Produce
Grand Champion Grain – Terry Holmes (wheat) Reserve Champion Grain
Regionals in Metcalfe
Riana, Kiwi and Loucy are washed, brushed and fluffled and awaiting their turns in the show ring at the 4-H Regional Cattle Show at the Metcalfe Fairgrounds on Wed., Oct. 12. Metcalfe hosts the big show after the Fair is over. Vetter photos
– Terry Holmes (beans) Champion Hay – Brent Taylor Reserve Champion Hay – Don Patterson Largest Pumpkin or Squash – Shelby Oschmann Tallest Sunflower – Shelby Oschmann
Victoria VanderLinden Judge’s Special – Victoria VanderLinden Culinary Arts Grand Champion Bread
– Ann Velthuis Grand Champion Cake – Lindsay Reaney Grand Champion Pie – Bonnie O’Halloran.
Antiques
Grand Champion Tractor – Ian Guy Reserve Champion Tractor – John VanDongen Grand Champion Gas Motor Engine – William Klein Reserve Champion Gas Motor Engine – Colin Patterson Best Display of Old Tools – David Gray
Family Division
Flowers The Best Arrangement in the Show – Pegi Holtz The Best Potted Plant in Bloom – June MacMillan Homecrafts Grand Champion Hand Quilt of Show – Beulah Moran Grand Champion Machine Quilt of Show –
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McMaze end of era S by Carolyn Thompson Goddard AgriNews Contributor OUTH STORMONT – AFTER 16 SEASONS OF ENTERTAINING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES,
MCMAZE, LOCATED ON WILLY ALLEN ROAD IN SOUTH STORMONT, CLOSED
members on Oct. 30, which included many who had worked with the McDonalds since the beginning. Val went on to mention that most of the livestock have already been sold and there are three Belgian work horses, sleigh
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McMaze began a year after McDonald had created the business as part of a Grade 8 project and the result has been a family-run business that created untold memories for not only themselves but also for their visitors with sleigh rides, Easter egg hunts, corn mazes and fall pumpkin patch trips. Val McDonald commented how many of the staff have been with them for years and planned a staff dinner for the 40 staff
After 16 seasons of providing family-friendly entertainment in a farm environment, McMaze is closing on Oct. 31. Staff members, many of whom have been with McMaze since the beginning, gathered for a final photo on Oct. 30. Front row from left are Jack Helmer, Brittany Van Loon, Shyanne Peters, Valerie McDonald and Diana Quosdorf; back row from left are Thomas Wood, Stephanie Quosdorf, Andy Quosdorf, Sandy McDonald, Stephen McDonald and Randy Smith. Courtesy photo
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Pollination Continued from page 26 stewardship and to catalyze future actions that benefit pollinators by identifying individuals that have taken on advocacy. P2 manages NAPPC – the North American Pollinator Protection Campaign – and coordinates pollinator conservation outreach with over 150 stakeholders. P2 works to promote widespread collaborative stewardship practices on public, private, open, and working lands, within institutions and among individuals. For more information about the NAPPC Canadian Farmer-Rancher Award, Pollinator Partnership, and the NAPPC, please visit www.pollinator.org
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Two Ontario Jerseys vie for Cow of the Year By Candice Vetter AgriNews Staff Writer UELPH — TWO JERSEY COWS FROM ONTARIO HAVE BEEN NOMINATED FOR CANADIAN JERSEY COW OF THE YEAR. THEY ARE: AVONLEA MISCHIEF’S MAGNOLIA ET, CLASSIFIED SUP-EX 92-4E, OWNED BY UNIQUE STOCK FARM OF ROCHESTER AND ALBERTA AND ROBERT JARRELL OF CORBYVILLE, AND BRED BY AVONLEA GENETICS INC. IN BRIGHTON ONTARIO; AND MAUGHLIN JAMAICA DURANGO, CLASSIFIED SUP-EX 93-8E, OWNED AND
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Continued from page 21 pulse crops including pea, lentil, bean and chickpea. More than 2.3-million hectares are seeded to pulse crops each year. Long sunny days and suitable soil conditions provide Canada with a natural production advantage, which is enhanced by the use of the latest farm management technology and research. Cold winters not only protect Canadian pulses from disease and insects, but also reduce storage quality concerns.” In recent years, cold hardy pulse varieties which mature in a short growing season have changed the crops’ demographics. Once grown mostly in warmer areas like Southern Ontario, now even Alberta with its high altitude, short season of frost-free days and cold nights is growing many different pulses. Pat Hemminger of W.A. Grain and Pulse Solutions, based in Innisfail, Alberta, illustrates the point. This summer he travelled to Ontario’s Temiskaming area, between North Bay and Timmins, which has a short growing season. Farmers there were interest-
BRED BY MAUGHLIN FARMS INC. IN ROCKWOOD, ONTARIO. “Nominees must be Canadian-born purebred Jerseys who showcase longevity, production, genetic merit and strength of pedigree,” says the Jersey Canada news release, which also describes nominees as great ambassadors of Canadian genetics. The other nominee is Green Hectares Extreme Vallie, classified SUP-Ex 91-5E, owned by Bramville Jerseys of Nokomis, SK, and bred by Stan Coleman of Innisfail, AB.
ed in entering the pulse market, but uncertain if their climate would support the crop, so they contacted the prairie-based company, realizing that crops grown in Alberta could probably do well in their more northerly part of Ontario. Some of the crops seen as suitable included French green lentils, small (Eston) green lentils, medium (Richlea) green lentils, large (Laird) green lentils, red lentils, yellow peas, large yellow peas, green peas, blockie green peas (Espace types), fababean low tannin, fababeans high tannin, and chickpeas. They also grow cereals and oilseeds. Pulses’ importance as an export crop is large. According to Pulse Canada, Canadian production peaked in 2014 at more than sixmillion tonnes, with 2015 slightly lower at 5.9-million tonnes. Canadian pulse production is normally 4.5 to 5million tonnes per year and the value of Canadian pulses exports was $4.2-billion in 2015. Pulses are high in fibre and protein, low in fat, and contain various vitamins (e.g., zinc, folate, magnesium, and iron) and amino acids. They are also nitrogen fixers, one of the rea-
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Delegates gather in Perth for Eastern Area WI Conference by Dianne Pinder-Moss AgriNews Contributor ERTH – HAVING
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THE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE (WI) FOR 20 PLUS YEARS, DOREEN HENDERSON LOOKS FORWARD TO GETTING TOGETHER WITH THE OTHER MEMBERS OF THE
WILLIAMSBURG BRANCH. “It is the camaraderie,” she stated, adding “we have a lot of good speakers.” On Oct. 17, Henderson was among approximately 100 WI members from across Eastern Ontario who gathered at the Perth Civitan Hall for a regional conference. The Eastern Area WI Conference attracted delegates from throughout the Ottawa Valley and as far east as Cornwall. For Henderson, the conference provides an opportunity to meet women from other WI branches “to see how they do their meetings,” as well as “get the big picture” about the organization in terms of finances and upcoming projects. In the case of Rosetta McInnes, she views the conference as a way “to meet other women involved in our community and organization.” “It is nice to see people
who all have the same main interest,” commented McInnes who is a member of the Bethel Branch. Noting that the WI motto is “for home and country,” Shirley McLenaghan likes the fact that the organization is “part of the community.” As examples, the Second Line of Drummond Branch, of which she is part, assists fire victims, provides funds to the local hospital and sponsored the installation of two “Active Farming Area” road signs on County Road 10 – one being placed near Spence Road and the other near McLenaghan Road – encouraging motorists to exercise caution due to slow moving farm machinery. The theme of this year’s conference was “Women Involved for Community Betterment” with the program including an address by Margaret Byl, President of the Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario (FWIO), musical entertainment by Grace Armstrong on the Celtic lever harp and a heartwarming speech by Elizabeth Radmore. Radmore lived up to her introduction of her story being one about “survival, creativity and a positive outlook.” Along with sharing Continued on page 35
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JIM BATTY OF BROOKLIN, ON PLUS INCLUSIONS! 7265 Baldwin St., North (Hwy. 12), Whitby, ON North of Columbus Rd., W. & South of Brawley Rd., W., between Ashburn & Thickson Roads. See Signs! Vintage Vehicles 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe, hard top, blue, has straight 6 automatic, running, fully restored, new engine only has 6,289 miles, 1949 Willy Jeep (sold ‘running, as is’), 1974 Camero LT Z28 pkg., copper, coupe, 2 door, automatic, 350 engine, sun roof 90,247 kms. (sold ‘running, as is’), 1975 Monte Carlo coupe, green, automatic, 350 engine, 181,000 kms., (sold ‘running, as is’), 1974 GMC one ton pick up, standard 4 speed w/350 engine, 168,000 kms., (sold ‘running, as is’), 1996 Buick Roadmaster black, 4 door, 98,000 kms., (sold ‘running, as is’), 1983 GMC Jimmy SLT (sold ‘running, as is’), 1956 Buick Special, 2 door sedan w/ownership (sold ‘as is’), 1969 Chev Belair (sold ‘as is’), 1983 Vandura 3500 travel van, 477,788 kms., (sold ‘running, as is’), 1973 Elan Ski Doo. Tractors & Equipment Allis Chalmers D15 Series II gas tractor w/front end loader, 2 prong bale spear, single rear remote, 2505 hrs., 1941 Case VC gas row crop tractor partially restored, needs engine & transmission repaired, 1941 Case V wide row gas tractor, 1940’s era Oliver Cletrac crawler (sold ‘as is’), Allis Chalmers 3 furrow plow, tombstone hay feeder, 7’6” x 16’ tandem bumper Unique & Rare Items Prehistoric Woolly Mammoth 6’ ivory tusk purchased from the Alaska Ivory Exchange w/signed document & letter of authenticity, 7’ Narwhal ivory tusk, moose foot ashtrays, art on ostrich eggs w/stands, old horse casting statue, collectible 300+ pc live trap collection including No. 6 large bear trap, jawed teeth traps, hide stretchers (selling as 1 complete set!), various trophy possessions, old trapping books, D. Stewart signed print, “May 16th in Tuk”, Special events & Olympic beer can collection, licence plates from continental North America including all states, provinces & territories, some date back to 1925/26, early 1900 hand crafted 24’ wooden ladders, original men’s top hat w/box & papers. Antiques, Collectibles & Household Items Miniature replica Model A car w/3 hp engine (runs), old platform grain scales w/weights, 1923 Ocean Liner travelers trunk, butter churn, spool bed, wash stand, dresser, large wooden bed, old tin signs, wood butter bowls, butter press, apple baskets, old wooden ship deck chair, old Coleman kerosene lamps, old chairs, lg logging tongs, cream cans, oak barrel, wood toboggans, old airplane tail wheels, 24 wooden orange crates, old leather team harness, brass hams, collars, buzz saw blades, sm balance beam weigh cutter, revolving glass 6’ high display case, chocolate reclining sofa & love seat, round drop leaf kitchen table, covered 4 chair & table slider lawn set, lg collection of cast toy tractors & toys in original boxes including AC, Case Oliver, JD, Ford, Int’l, etc., also selling a lg variety of battery operated toys still in boxes - trucks, dozers, construction equipment, etc. Wood Working Equipment, Tools & Wood Inventory band saw, Beaver 6” wood jointer, Beaver 10” table saw, router table & bits, Brute drive sander & stand, lg variety of quality hand & power tools, wooden lathe w/vacuum chuck has 24” radius & 48” diameter swing capacity (used to make wooden bowls), Viel copier lathe,
OTHER VEHICLES: 2009 Truck Make Ford Model F250 Super Duty 4x4 Crew cab, 8 cylinders Gas VIN:
electric chain saw, Oregon chain saw blade sharpener, 18 volt Makita cordless hammer drill, skill saw, chain saw, router set, 48’ portable saw mill w/54” cutting blade, cuts 20’ comfortably in lengths, has 104 hp Perkins diesel engine w/twin disc clutch, has hydraulic carriage drive & controls, conventional 16” table saw & AR Williams 23” depth surface planer both belt driven mounted on trailer unit (sold together). Inventory Large assorted lots of air dried rough cut 1” & 2” lumber, various dimensions of black Walnut, Butternut, Cherry, Ash, Elm, hard Maple, Oak, white Cedar, Pine, wild Pear & Bass wood, 250 round turn bowls, plates
VIN: 1GCWGFFA6B1127485. EQUIPMENT & TOOLS include a Case W14B Diesel Pay Loader with 1 1/2 yard bucket (8,842 hrs), 2 yard Pay Loader bucket, Cat 256C 2 Speed Diesel skid steer w/enclosed cab plus att, 6’ material bucket, grabble att., YS86 dozer blade (7,277 hrs), Clark SCS-064 Propane fork lift, Western ‘V’ blade, 8’ 6”
mill saw blade hammered for 540 rpm, plus much more! Miscellaneous 8’ x 10’ steel storage box, Fisher C230 metal detector, double encl snow mobile trailer (sold ‘as is’), some
Blue welder/generator, Diesel w/block heater, Lincoln Vantage 500 portable gas welder/ generator (Model K2405-2), Champion 9000 W gas generator, Miller CP 302 welder w/ air compressor, Ingersoll-Rand 30 T air compressor, 2015 200 ltr mobile refueling pump Steel bins on dollies, 1 Ton steel trolley beam & motor, 22 Ton Sunex air jack, 1,500 lb wheel dollie, 3 x Ambro & Titan pallet carts, Portable metal stairs, Sno Pro Series Sander, Lincoln Vantage 500 welder, 3 - Miller Suitcase Mig welders, Ken Tool 4 bar cage, Power Fist 20 gal parts washer, 630 Giant battery tester, Blue Point R-12 & R134a refrigerant mgnt centre, Delta Milwaukee 3 hp 14” chop saw & stand, Red Max propane heaters (Salamander style), Tennant power cart cleaner unit, 12” post hole auger, Small oxy tank,
full), various plastic skids & metal totes, very lg assortment of Transport Truck acc incl new & used tires, pumps, hoses, bearings, universal & brake assemblies, lights, exhaust pistons, 24’ aluminum ext ladder, Skid steer tires & parts, garage equipment, various car
only), old hand forge, old cast iron winch, cast pulley, antique wooden handle turn pike scoop, silage, sawdust collection box. NO BUYER’S PREMIUM! - PLAN TO ATTEND! - RESPECTUFLLY NO PETS ALLOWED! Owner(s), Auctioneer & Staff are not responsible for any injury, accident or loss in connection with the Auction Sale. All verbal announcements take precedence over any prior print advertising!
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Doreen Henderson of the Williamsburg WI Branch looks at the Tweedsmuir History Book for the branch. Pinder-Moss photo
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WI Conference Continued from page 34 how her father and later her entire family ended up leaving Belfast in Northern Ireland for a new life in Canada in 1951, the author, artist and entrepreneur talked about how she developed her passion for writing. She treated those in attendance to a sampling of her literary talents as she read excerpts from two of her books, as well as a selection from her poetry collection. The conference also saw the presentation of the Area Scholarship to Jacqueline Gauvreau. In her second year of a four-year Behavioural Psychology Program at St. Lawrence College in Kingston, the graduate of Renfrew Collegiate Institute (RCI) said she was “very honoured” to receive the award. “As (financially) struggling students, we appreciate any help we get,” she told the AgriNews afterwards. “It (post-secondary education) is so expensive.” Along with scholastic achievements, the award
Jacqueline Gauvreau is congratulated by Diane Wade (far right) of the Russell Village Branch and a member of the scholarship selection committee, on being the recipient of this year’s Area Scholarship. Seen with Jacqueline are her proud mom, Laurie Gauvreau, and grandmother, Grace Yantha-Blimkie, who are both members of the Glasgow Branch. also takes into account volunteerism and a written essay on an assigned subject. This year, applicants had to provide a written opinion on the Ontario Ministry of Education’s stipulation that secondary students must complete a minimum of 40 hours of volunteering as part of the requirements for their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Gauvreau certainly met the criteria, having made the Dean’s List her first
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Gauvreau and grandmother Grace Yantha-Blimkie are both members. As well, Gauvreau was among a group of students from RCI who travelled to Kenya for a week and half in 2014 on a ME to WE volunteer trip. While there, she helped to build the foundation for a school. The districts take turns in hosting the conference with this year’s event being organized by Lanark South with the assistance of Lanark North.
Deborah Ireton, President of the Lanark South District WI, holds up a pie as auctioneer Judy Hands of the Second Line of Drummond Branch accepts bids during an auction of the eight apple pie entries in the Bernice Noblitt Awards Competition. This was the first time this type of auction was held with the $175 raised going to the Area to assist with its fundraising efforts. Pinder-Moss photos
“Lanark South is jointly hosting with Lanark North District,” Deborah Ireton, President of Lanark South District WI, explained in an email, “as we are now only four branches – Balderson, Bethel, Drummond Centre and Second Line of Drummond – so we asked at last year’s convention if it was possible to share the convention this year with
Lanark North as they only have two branches, Ramsay and Rocky Ridge.” Overall, Ireton says the convention was a success. “We had several people make comments on how much they enjoyed the day,” she remarked, noting that Radmore, the guest speaker, and the music by Armstrong were “especially enjoyed.”
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Sharing commitment to comfort and quality! We are humbled and honored to continue tradition as unanimous Choice of Champions at the 2016 World Dairy Expo, marking nearly a decade of all 14 Grand Champion exhibitors telling us they appreciate Udder ComfortTM ‘cause comfort matters! Congratulations to all exhibitors and caretakers of dairy cattle. We love cows! And we share with our customers the commitment to quality and excellence that begins with comfort at shows and at home!
Congratulations to Grand Champion exhibitors (Open top, Jr bottom): AYRSHIRE: MARGOT PATAGONIE, Ferme Margot of Ste Perpétue, QC (Open). CEDARCUT BURDETTE CLOVE COLATA, Erin Curtis-Szalach, Cazenovia, NY (Jr) BROWN SWISS: BROWN HEAVEN GLENN FANTASY, Ferme Brown Heaven Vercheres, QC (Open). CUTTING EDGE T DELILAH, Kyle Barton, Ancramdale, NY (Jr RES. SUPREME). GUERNSEY: FLAMBEAU MANOR RO LAUREN-ET, Gary & Steve Van Doorn, Tony, WI (Open). KNAPPS REGIS TAMBOURINE-ET, Austin and Landen Knapp, Epworth, IA (Jr).
HOLSTEIN: SHEEKNOLL DURHAM ARROW, Sheeknoll Farms, Rochester, MN (RES. SUPREME Open). SILVERMAPLE WINDHAM CAMILLE, Christian Cunningham & Miles Price, PennGrove, CA, (Jr SUPREME). JERSEY: MUSQIE IATOLA MARTHA-ET, Milk Source Genetics, Kaukauna, WI (SUPREME Open). RED ROCK VIEW CARI, Cora Carpenter, Darlington, WI (Jr). MILKING SHORTHORN: CATES RUBEN TULSA-TIME-EXP, Peter Cate, NH (Open). MAPLE FUDGE OF 12 OAKS, Ashley Brandel & Carley Krull, Lake Mills, WI (Jr). RED & WHITE: PHEASANT ECHO’S TURVYRED-ET, Kenny Stambaugh, Westminster, MD (Open) MILKSOURCE DTY TAMMY-RED-ET, G & L Wendorf and D & K Nickels, Ixonia, WI (Jr).
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