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Peavey Mart
OFA Member Days will be held at Peavey Mart locations across Ontario from Friday, March 22 – Thursday April 4, 2024.
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Timing matters: why you should avoid winter manure spreading
As climate change and water quality concerns strengthen, there is increased public, government and media focus on the phosphorus levels in Ontario’s lakes and water courses. There are many urban and rural…
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Upcoming Events
April 1, 2024
OSCIA Workshop 2024 - Haliburton - Day 1
Haliburton - Day 1 - DAY TBA. Improve the sustainability of your farm business
April 2, 2024
OSCIA Workshop 2024 - Haliburton - Day 2
Haliburton - Day 2 - DAY TBA. Improve the sustainability of your farm business.
Latest Tweets by @OntarioFarms
🔒 OFA, in partnership with @CSKACanada, has just dropped the 3rd installment in our Cybersecurity series! Dive into practical advice and ongoing training tailored for family farms to enhance cyber safety and resilience. Read the article here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4cvoYRf
🌾 Recognizing the impact of anxiety and stress on both your professional & personal life is crucial. You are the farm’s most valuable resource. Support is just a phone call away at 1-866-267-6255, & additional resources can be found at https://bit.ly/3Ty8tN4 #ontag
Tune in to #RealAgRadio at 430 E on @RuralRadio147! Host @ShaunHaney is joined by Mike Steenhoek w/ Soy Transportation Coalition on the Port of Baltimore, @Drew_Spoelstra w/ @OntarioFarms on TFW restrictions, Farm Safety Roundup: Safety week w/ Ryan Dick, & top ag news stories!
Join our webinar: "Easements On Farm Properties – An Overview" with Andrew Fortis from Hummingbird Lawyers LLP. Learn about easement basics, life cycles, and get your questions answered! Register for April 2, 12-1 PM now ➡️ https://bit.ly/49OlNm5
🚨@WellFedAg & OFA Member Service Representative Lisa Hern are spending today & tomorrow highlighting the importance of agriculture & local food at 🍕 Pizza Perfect. The event is held annually at The Grandway in Elora bringing in 800 grade 3 students from nearby schools.
🌱 Farm shows offer a prime occasion to engage with suppliers, explore cutting-edge equipment, & make connections with #teamOFA, all while sharing insights on the issues that matter most to you! Read more in this week’s Viewpoint ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ab8hsH #ontag 🚜
🚨This afternoon's Federation Forum provided local federation representatives with valuable media and advocacy training. Thank you to Andrew Campbell @FreshAirFarmer for sharing your expertise with those in attendance.
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🐦 Are you an Ontario farmer experiencing conflicts with migratory birds like Sandhill Cranes? Your insights matter! Take the Migratory Bird Agricultural Conflict and Damage Survey by @UWaterloo to help inform strategies for managing these impacts 👉 http://uwaterloo.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6fivyc2FtqwnxJA
🚨Closing today's research update is OFA's Senior Farm Policy Analyst Ben Lefort summarizing the findings of our Business Confidence survey. Overall, survey respondents are confident in their own business's ability to navigate difficult business climates.
🚨An informative and valuable slide from @FS_PARTNERS Nicole Penney's 4R for farmers presentation at our research update. For more information on this topic visit https://fertilizercanada.ca/our-focus/stewardship/4rs-across-canada/ontario/.
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🚨Pictured below is the nitrogen cycle which is an important process to remember as you prepare for #plant24 and the 2024 growing season. Applying at the right time prevents leaching losses. #ontag