Keyline Subsoiling: What, Why, and How
Keyline ploughing is a straightforward agricultural technique developed in the 1950s to help Australian farms better manage water on their lands. Keyline ploughing is a specific pattern of topographical sub-soiling used to better distribute water across the land. There are two components to the keyline technique of land management: the plough itself, and the applied subsoiling design. Algoma farmers can …
SouthWest Agricultural Conference 2016 Webcast
Wednesday, January 6th, 2015. 9:00am to 5:00pm. “The Southwest Agricultural Conference is one of Ontario’s premier agricultural educational conferences. The conference began 75 years ago as “Farmers Week” providing producers in Southwestern Ontario with educational information.The conference attracts expert agricultural industry speakers and researchers from across North America. Internationally respected agricultural leaders address topics ranging from field crop management to …
The Importance of Herd Breeding and Genetics
By paying attention to herd animal biology, farmers in the Algoma region can improve the overall quality of their animals and agricultural businesses over the years. Managing livestock through controlled breeding practices offers farmers a means to save money over the winters and improve their farms efficiency. In this research note, we explore the husbandry advantages for the better management …
Upcoming Event:
Strategic Grazing Systems Workshop with Ben Bartlett This half day workshop will provide participants with new ideas for their grazing systems and further develop knowledge and skills to make their grazing programs more effective. Three presentations will be given with grazing expert Ben Bartlett on the following topics: · Secrets of successful grazing for productivity & profit · Putting a …
Job opportunity: RAIN Research Technician (Algoma)
The Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN) operating through the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre and NORDIK Institute (Algoma University) is seeking a qualified, experienced individual to join the RAIN team as Research Technician. Reporting to the RAIN Research Project Coordinator, the candidate will work in partnership with Algoma agricultural producers, agri-business owners, agricultural researchers and other project collaborators. The Research Technician …
Northeastern Meat System Discussion
You’re invited to a discussion in cooperation for a stronger meat sector in the region Eat Local Sudbury in cooperation with OMAFRA and the Rural Agri-Innovation Network, will be hosting in person and via webinar discussion on the status of the meat system in North Eastern Ontario, what can be done to address barriers to growth and to learn from …
Understanding the Local Food Market: Results from a RAIN Research Study
In 2013, RAIN set out to discover what it was the Algoma district understood and expected from local farmers and food producers. After a series of surveys, visits to the farmers’ markets, interviews, and round-table discussions, RAIN uncovered some gaps between consumers in the Algoma District and producers. This note sheds some light on these gaps and some suggestions for …
Algoma Harvest Showcase
The inaugural Algoma Harvest Showcase presented by the Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN) and Algoma Table will take place October 5-11, 2015. During Algoma Harvest Showcase local restaurants will create unique autumn dishes with ingredients sourced from local farms. This summer, RAIN launched an online marketplace called Algoma Table for farms to sell local food to restaurants, retailers and food service …
Upcoming Event: Investing in Agricultural Infrastructure
Investing in Agricultural Infrastructure: “Opportunities for Field, Crop, and Energy Systems” On Wednesday, October 21st at Bruce Mines Community Hall from 1pm-4pm, RAIN will host a forum covering a variety of topics including: RAIN’s infrastructure priority mandate Tile drainage and land clearing grant program Application guidelines and incentives outlet preparation financing options meet a contractor Potential funding for on-farm Grain …