A weekly press release prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. If you require further information, regarding this press release, please call the Fergus Resource Centre at 519-846-0941. Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For technical information, call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or visit the OMAFRA Website: www.ontario.ca/omafra
REMINDER!!! ONTARIO COMMERCIAL RABBIT GROWERS ASSOCIATION RABBIT CONGRESS
Ontario Commercial Rabbit Growers Association Annual Rabbit Congress will be held on Sat., Oct. 6th, 2007 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For anyone interested in or is already into commercial rabbit production, come out to the upstairs hall at the Arthur Arena for a day filled with discussion groups on rabbit production, see our mini trade show and listen to our very funny motivational speaker Dr. Ken Shonk in the afternoon. The cost is $5.00 for members and $10.00 for non-members. Lunch will be provided. Memberships can also be renewed at this time. For more information, please visit www.ocrga.ca or call 519-638-3349.
ONTARIO BIOGAS SYSTEMS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Ontario Biogas Systems Financial Assistance Program is a $9-million investment that will help farmers and agri-food businesses develop and build generating systems that produce clean energy, reduce electricity costs and contribute to local economies.
There are two phases to the program. Phase 1 funding will cover up to 70 per cent of the eligible costs of carrying out a feasibility study, to a maximum of $35,000. Phase 2 funding will cover up to 40 per cent of eligible construction and implementation costs. The maximum total feasibility and construction cost funding is $400,000 for each anaerobic digester system.
For more information on biogas systems, please visit the Energy Opportunities web page.
For more information on this program, check the webpage at: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/engineer/biogas/index.html or contact the Agriculture Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or email: ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca. You can request that the AICC adds your name and contact information to a list, if you would like to receive program updates.
COMING EVENTS:
Sept. 29 Wellington Rural Romp, 11:00 a.m. – 4 p.m. 1st Self Guided Farm Tour, with four tours to choose. Visit www.foodlink.ca for details or phone OMAFRA 519-846-0941 for a free map!
Oct. 5 – 8 Erin Fall Agricultural Fair. 855-4682.
Oct. 6 The Ontario Commercial Rabbit Growers Association is holding their 19th annual “Rabbit Congress” held in the upstairs hall of the Arthur Arena from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Anyone interested in getting started or is already established is welcome to come. For more information visit www.ocrga.ca or contact Dave Kabbes at 519-638-3349.
Oct. 19 Wellington County Plowmen’s Banquet & Awards Night to be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, Elora at 7:00 p.m. Advance Ticket Sales available from any director.
Oct. 20 – 24 Annual Meeting of the North American Maple Syrup Council and International Maple Syrup Institute, Ardon Park Hotel, Stratford. Contact Bill Robinson, 519-529-7857 or email: robinmap@hurontel.on.ca.
