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
The program for FarmSmart 2016 is now available at http://farmsmartconference.com/farmsmart-ag-conferences-evolving-program/.
Now in its 17th year, the main FarmSmart conference will return to Rozanski Hall at the University of Guelph on Jan. 23. Presentations will address current and emerging technology and innovation across a range of topics, from crop and livestock production to soil and environmental management, business, marketing, and general interest.
YieldSmart 2016 – Gain a better understanding of the principles of yield and how changes in the system and management decisions are interconnected and impact the performance potential in the future. If you want to have a better handle on this, join YieldSmart 2016. For a fourth year, a full-day event will precede the main FarmSmart conference and will be held at the Manulife Sportsplex at RIM Park 2100 University Ave. E. in Waterloo on Jan. 22. For more information visit http://farmsmartconference.com/yieldsmart-2016-optimizing-your-crop-production-system/
Registration for YieldSmart only is only available until Jan. 18. FarmSmart, for registration after Jan. 18 add a $35 late fee to the registration amounts. Walk-ins are welcome.
For online registration, print and save the receipt when registering. No refunds will be given; however, those who cannot attend may transfer their registration to another person.
For more information and to register visit www.farmsmartconference.com or call 1-877-424-1300.
SAVE THE DATE:
Jan. 22 YieldSmart, Manulife Sportsplex at RIM Park 2100 University Ave. E. in Waterloo. For registration and more information, please visit the website – http://farmsmartconference.com/yieldsmart-2016-optimizing-your-crop-production-system/
Jan. 23 Farmsmart, Rozanski Hall at the University of Guelph, Guelph, ON. For registration and more information, please visit the website – http://farmsmartconference.com/
COMING EVENTS:
Jan. 28-31 35th Annual Guelph Organic Conference, Guelph University Centre, Canada For more information, please visit: www.guelphorganicconf.ca or call 519 824 4120 Ext. 56311.
