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.
2015 Custom farmwork rates questionnaire
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is preparing to complete the Custom Farmwork Rates Report on rates charged in 2015.
Over 250 custom operators helped make the 2012 report a success. We’d appreciate your participation in completing this year’s questionnaire.
Why should you complete the report?
The Custom Farmwork Rates Report Summary is used by farmers and custom operators alike as a reference in planning and operating their businesses.
Those filling out the questionnaire will be sent a copy of the 2015 Report Results Summary early in 2016.
How do you participate?
If you participated in 2012 you will be sent a form to complete for your 2015 rates.
If you have new business contact information or have not participated in the past contact John Molenhuis at john.molenhuis@ontario.ca or 613 475-9472 to be added to the mailing list.
Questionnaire forms will be mailed out in December.
Dufferin Feed and Seed Show and annual meeting
The Dufferin Feed and Seed Show and annual meeting will be held on Feb. 17 at the Amaranth Township Hall, Laurel from 9:30am until 4pm.
Speakers include:
– Stephen Denys: Pride Seeds
– Hugh Simpson, Andrew Barrie and Megan Moran: OMAFRA
– Simon Muelenendyk: Lystegro
– Lois Sinclair: Ontario Soil and Crop
– Panel discussion featuring Gerald Reid, Darryl Burnett, David Orr and Deb Campbell.
Admission is $30 which includes lunch and 2016 membership. Exhibitor space available.
For more information contact Jim Irvine at 519-835-9929.
Rural Women’s Mini Conference Day
The Rural Women’s Mini Conference Day will be held on Feb. 4 at Steinman Mennonite Church, 1316 Snyder’s Road West, Baden, Ontario.
Speakers include:
– Jenn Christie: Dealer marketing consultant and industry relations at John Deere. Advocating for women in agriculture, Christie was named one of Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women.
Her speech topic will be “Trike to Tractor Seat: My Journey So Far.”
– Sharon Grose of Alma: International award winning photographer will share photos of New Zealand and Australia.
Cost is $20 and includes lunch. To register call 519-576-1933 or 519-669-8066.
COMING EVENTS
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. For registration and more information, please visit the website – http://farmsmartconference.com/
Jan. 28 to 31 – 35th Annual Guelph Organic Conference, Guelph University Centre. For more information, please visit: www.guelphorganicconf.ca or call 519 824 4120 Ext. 56311.
