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.
NUTRIENTSMART 2.0
Optimizing the use and value of organic amendments, March 23 at RIM Park, Manulife Financial Sportsplex, 2001 University Ave East, Waterloo.
With the continued high interest in soils and nutrients at the farm, industry and government level, the FarmSmart Committee is building on the January events of FarmSmart2018 and NutrientSmart.
Join us for an informative day of technical information and discussion about making best use of manure and organic amendments in the farm operation.
Picking up where NutrientSmart left off, we will delve into the details of nutrient analysis and availability in manure and organic amendments, incorporating their use into a cropping system, with and without inorganic fertilizer, and in field crop and livestock operations.
Benefits of organic amendments beyond the fertilizer value will be discussed and evaluated, particularly relating to soil health. Equipment logistics and considerations, costs to manage materials, and impacts of compaction will be explored.
To register and for more information, please visit the website www.farmsmartconference.com or call the AICC 1-877-424-1300.
HELP IDENTIFY INTERNET NEEDS IN WELLINGTON COUNTY
Like many rural communities, the County of Wellington is trying to best serve its residents and businesses with broadband internet access. Wellington is one of the municipalities participating in the SWIFT (South Western Integrated Fibre Technology) initiative aimed at improving rural broadband infrastructure. Part of that process will be to assess the current situation around internet availability and speed.
How can you help?
If you have internet service at your home, please complete the following:
– test your home internet speed at www.performance.cira.ca/WellingtonCounty; and
– take 15 to 20 minutes to complete the online SWIFT survey at www.swiftnetwork.ca/survey.
If you have no internet service call the County of Wellington for a copy of their paper survey regarding your internet needs, at: 519-837-2600 x 2614.
Any further questions can be directed to that County of Wellington at 519-837-2600 ext. 2614.
