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FEATURED NEWS: Biological activity key to soil productivity |
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Ontario is investing in a flour milling company to build the province's first greenfield site flour mill in 75 years.
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The founding board of directors of the Ontario Hay and Forage Co-operative Inc. have formed Ontario’s newest producer co-operative. The co-operative’s goal is to increase the value of producers’ hay and forages by on-farm drying of hay, which will then be compacted by the co-operative for sale to export markets.
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Producers often express an interest in developing employee handbooks for their farms to add some protection to their human resource management. The thought is that if the policies are in writing, employees can’t say “I didn’t know” or “you didn’t tell me that,” thus giving some back-up if the employer needs to let someone go.
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Gain a better understanding of herbicide resistance issues across Canada and around the world. Our goal is to ensure participants walk away with a clear understanding of specific actions they can take to help minimize the devastating impact of herbicide resistance on agricultural productivity in Canada.
Event approved for 4 CEU's: Integrated Pest Management for the Certified Crop Adviser Program.
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Australian soil ecologist, Christine Jones, has been recognized internationally for her work with farmers and ranchers implementing land management practices that enhance soil biological activity and productivity. In 2015, the International Year of Soils, Jones was on a worldwide speaking tour that included several stops in Canada and the U.S.
Jones says several comprehensive research studies have shown that today’s fruits, vegetables and meats are substantially lower in minerals and trace elements such as copper, calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium than they were 70 years ago. She asks: “How is it that we are using more and more high analysis fertilizer in conventional farming, but getting fewer and fewer nutrients in our food?”
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Dec. 15 and Dec. 16, 2015
Location: Shakespeare, Ont., and Winchester, Ont.
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Jan. 5-6, 2016
Location: Ridgetown, Ont.
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Jan. 11-14, 2016
Location: Saskatoon
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