A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). If you require further information, regarding this report, call the Elora Resource Centre at 519-846-0941. Office hours: 8:30am to 5pm.
For technical information, call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or visit the OMAFRA website: www.ontario.ca/omafra.
GRAIN DRYING AND STORAGE WORKSHOPS
Grain drying and storage workshops are again being offered this year to serve farmers’ needs. These workshops are for you; if you want a better understanding of grain drying and storage principles, if you are planning a new system, if you are expanding your system, or are considering modifications to your grain handling system. Come and get your questions answered.
Free discussion is encouraged throughout the workshops which results in a good exchange of information among participants. The topics covered in the workshops will include the following:
1) How Grain Dries
2) Types of Drying Systems
3) Dryeration/Cooleration
4) Fan Sizing & Selection
5) Aeration to Keep Grain in Condition
6) Locating Drying & Storage Systems
7) Traffic Flow Considerations
8) Reducing Drying Energy
Workshop: 9am – 4pm – Instructor: Helmut Spieser, Engineer, OMAFRA, 519-674-1618.
Spaces are limited. Register early $30 (lunch included).
To Register Call Ag Business Centre, University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus: 1-866-222-9682.
MARKDALE: Feb. 27 – Grey Ag Services, 206 Toronto St. S.
LISTOWEL: March 27 – Kin Station, 555 Binning St. W.
ENVIRONMENTAL FARM PLAN
by John C. Benham
This is the last call for the Wednesday, Jan. 30 EFP workshop to be completed Wednesday, Feb. 6 to be held in the Elora OMAFRA meeting room at 10am till 3:30pm. Lunch and refreshments are sponsored by the Wellington Stewardship Council. Keep in mind a completed Third Edition EFP is required to qualify for most Cost Share programs.
So many farmers have told me that they are now much more aware of the environment on their farm because of the EFP. They now realize that by doing some things differently their farm is a much more healthy location for their family. Email: wellington@ontariosoilcrop.org or telephone 519-846-3394 to sign up or to ask questions.
2013 FIELD CROP BUDGETS NOW AVAILABLE
Crop budgets are a management tool to estimate costs and evaluate cropping alternatives.
2013 Field Crop Budgets PDF
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COMING EVENTS:
Jan. 25 – Fergus Agricultural Society Annual Meeting to be held at Barrie Hill United Church. For further information or to RSVP, call Wendy Whittaker at 519-856-9621.
Jan. 29 – Farm and Home Safety Annual Meeting and Banquet, 7pm, Alma Bible Church. A roast beef dinner will be served by the members of the church. Tickets are $15 each.
Jan. 30 – Grower Pesticide Safety Course in Elmira, 8:45am. To register, phone Farmers Plus at 519-669-5475.
Jan. 31 – Feb. 3 – 32nd Annual Guelph Organic Conference and Expo. Full details available at: www.guelphorganicconf.ca/.
Jan. 31 – Dairy Housing Design Seminar – Tie Stall Housing – Milverton Recreation Complex. To register by phone, call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or 519-826-4047.
Feb. 1 – Grower Pesticide Safety Exam, Guelph at 10am. To register, phone Woodrill Farms at 519-821-1018.
Feb. 5-6 – 0SCIA Annual Meeting, Best Western Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre, 591 Wellington Road South, London. Registration: Amber Van De Peer 1-800-265-9751, ext 63152 or email: amber.vandepeer@ontariosoilcrop.org or www.oscia.cloverpad.org.
Feb. 5-7 – Canadian International Farm Show, Toronto. Check: www.canadianfarmshow.ca.
Feb. 6-7 – Canadian Dairy Xpo, Canada’s National Dairy Showcase, Stratford Rotary Complex, Stratford, Ontario. Check the website: www.dairyxpo.ca.
Feb. 13 – Grower Pesticide Safety Course at 9am and Separate Exam 2:45pm, Harriston. To register, phone Cargill at 519-338-2015.
Feb. 13 – Regional Poultry Producer Update, Mt. Forest, ON. Pre-registration cost is $30/person, #35 at the door. Program agenda, venue information and registration details available at: www.poultryindustrycouncil.ca/events/producerupdates.php.
Feb. 20 – Grower Pesticide Safety Course at 8:45am and Separate Exam at 3pm, at Elora OMAFRA. To register, phone the Ontario Pesticide Education Program at 1-800-652-8573.
