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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Pasturing livestock, raising crops, and producing hay all rely on healthy, productive soils; however, encouraging your soil to be healthy and productive extends beyond the basic manure and lime applications. Relevant to all farming operations, understanding the soil as a living organism is an agricultural philosophy that has come to produce ecological, production-based, and profitable results for those who practice. …
Forest Food Entrepreneurial Workshop August 29 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Centennial Library, 50 East St. Sault Ste. Marie Are you interested in being part of the diversification of northern Ontario’s economy? If so, you’ll want to join us for our Forest Food Entrepreneur Workshop in Sault Ste. Marie. Participants will learn about the market for and sustainable harvesting …
