Listing service creates forum for hay producers, purchasers

MARKDALE

The Ontario Forage Council launched the “Ontario Hay Listing Service” in July 2008 and has attracted close to 470,000 hits to date from across Canada, the USA and destinations as far away as the Middle East, China, Jordan and United Kingdom.

Responding to the needs of both hay producers and purchasers, who have both expressed a need for a hay listings service here in Ontario, the group’s mission is to provide an easy and effective process of bringing hay producers and buyers together.  

The online resource can be found at www.ontariohaylistings.ca.

Since most producers and buyers are located in the rural community, the site has been designed with dial-up users in mind.

During this current growing season, producers have faced many challenges associated with the weather and drought-like conditions.

There is a shortage of hay, and that shortage has a severe impact on many sectors.  

Most producers have reported about  50 to 70% of normal yield on their first cut of hay, and their second cut will be almost non-existent.  

For more information contact the Ontario Forage Council at 1-877-892-8663 or e-mail:  info@ontariohaylistings.ca.

August 10, 2012