The cost of feed and hay is one of the largest expenses for livestock producers in the Algoma region. With an average of six months of snow coverage per year, overwintering costs can quickly become a burdensome expenditure for a small business. Pasturing your animals after the frost begins is a good way to save labour and feed-related costs on …
Algoma Soil & Crop Improvement Association Summer Tour The Algoma Soil & Crop Farm Tour will take place this year on Thursday August 13th starting at 7 p.m. This year’s Farm Tour will include stops on St. Joseph Island, including the farms of Tom Murdock and John Hawdon. Tom & Gail Murdock own Murdock Gardens where they grow vegetables and …
The main objective of this study is to assess the costs and benefits of on-farm storage investments for grain producers in Algoma. As production of grains and oilseeds increase in our region, the ability to dry and store these products has many advantages: Manage cash basis for income tax Avoid harvest delays Manage transportation logistics Avoid moisture discounts Capture increasing …
On July 25th, 2015 at the Johnson Township Community Centre, the new Sustain Algoma Expo formerly known as the Green Expo will be taking place. This event will feature unique initiatives and products that include food & agriculture, wood products, water management, social enterprise and arts & culture. With the change in direction, the new Sustain Algoma Expo will feature …
The Species At Risk Farm Incentive Program (SARFIP) has just been released and is accepting applications for 2015. 2015 Brochure Visit the SARFIP website, to access the 2015 Brochure (PDF copy), which describes all the details of the program: http://www.ontariosoilcrop.org/en/programs/species_at_risk.htm On the site you’ll find the Enrolment form, the Application form, the Supplementary Information forms and the Habitat Self-Assessment form …
RAIN Rural Agricultural Innovation Network is pleased to host the FIRST Food/Agricultural Industry networking event for the Algoma and Sault Ste. Marie, ON area. Who should attend: Farmers, producers (including aqua-culture), breweries, wineries, chefs, restaurateurs, caterers, food buyers, retailers, food distributors, abattoirs, processors, public & private sector institutions, food service and economic development. With consumer demand and awareness for locally …
The Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN) and the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC) are seeking a qualified individual to assist with the Manitoulin Infrastructure Project for the Manitoulin District. Duties: Reporting to the RAIN Infrastructure Coordinator, the candidate will work part-time for one year in duration. The Infrastructure Assistant will support the implementation of a tile drainage development project that …
View Workshop Poster April 18th, 2015 – 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Central Algoma Freshwater Coalition Meeting Room 9154 Hwy 17 E. Bruce Mines, ON (Across from the Shell Gas Station) Fee: $15 includes lunch, pasture planning kit, handouts & demonstrations. Speakers: Ben Bartlett, DVM & Saul Fraleigh, RAIN 15 spaces available, so please RSVP with Saul Fraleigh by Apr …
On-Farm Food Safety Workshop In-class session On-Farm Food Safety Workshop Hosted by R.A.I.N Guest Presenter: Colleen Haskins, OMAFRA representative from the Food Safety Programs Unit April 13 , 2015, 9:30 – 4pm Fee: $10 includes lunch Location: Johnson Township Community Centre (at the Desbarats Arena) 1 Cameron Ave., Desbarats, ON Come to this in-class session to hear about good agricultural …
A new documentary film, profiling a dozen Canadian family farmers from seven different provinces including Ontario will be screened at the Mill Market (35 Canal Drive) on Sunday March 22nd at 3:30 p.m after the Mill Flea. The 70-minute documentary tells the stories of farmers from a number of farming sectors including dairy, beef, poultry and others. Trailer The Family …
