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 4:30pm. For technical information, call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or visit the OMAFRA website: www.ontario.ca/omafra.
SOIL HEALTH WORKSHOP: THE ROLE OF MICROBES IN SOIL HEALTH
Join soil microbiologist Christine George as she introduces the microscopic community living in the soil and how that can influence the health of your crops. Using a combination of up-close videos, presentation and demonstration microscopes, learn more about nematodes, mites, fungi, bacteria, protozoa and the millions of creatures below the surface that contribute to soil health.
The Conservation Services team from Grand River Conservation Authority will be sponsoring the event through the Great Lakes Agricultural Stewardship Initiative’s Growing Forward funding. Farmers and CCA’s welcome (3 CEU credits).
Date: Nov. 30, 1 to 4pm
Location: St. Jacobs Lions Hall, 31 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs.
To register, email ruralwater@grandriver.ca or call Karen Buschert at 519-621-2763 x2305.
COMING EVENTS
Nov. 16 – Dairy Calf Health Programs – An Opportunity for Veterinary Technicians/Auxiliaries, Livestock Research and Innovation Centre (Elora Dairy Barn), Elora. Contact: Ann Godkin, ann.godkin@ontario.ca at 519-846-3409 or Kathy Zurbrigg, kathy.zurbrigg@ontario.ca at 519-846-3418 for more information.
Nov. 19 to 20 – Transition Smart Workshop. Georgian College, Owen Sound Campus. Visit georgiancol lege.ca/farmers or call 705-728-1968 ext. 1605 for more information and to register.
