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 Farmers Forum Fourth   Annual Photo Contest


First Place
Rob Elmhurst of Hastings, Ontario
 
Second Place
Kathy Reid of Stirling-Rawdon, Ontario


Third Place
Heidi MacRae of Dalkeith, Ontario


Fourth Place
Tracy Dafoe of Havelock, Ontario.


Fifth Place
ohn Verburg of Athens, Ontario


Sixth Place
Ashley McNevan of Hastings, Ontario


Seventh Place
Rob Elmhurst of Hastings, Ontario  


Eighth Place
Susan Latreille of Maxville, Ontario


Ninth Place
Karin DeVries of Finch, Ontario


Tenth Place
John Verburg of Athens, Ontario


Agri-tainment boosts income

 THEY SAID IT:       
"We’re going green because there is a profit."
— Stirling dairy farmer Mark Donnan on building a 500-kilowatt biogas anaerobic digester.


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LIVESTOCK FOR SALE

GALETTA LIVESTOCK SALES –Fall Stocker Sales Nov. 12 and 26; Dec. 10. The buyers want your cattle. Horse tack and equipment consignment sale, Sat. Dec. 6. Tel/Fax Ernie Res. 613-623-3439, Barn (Wednesday) 613-623-9840, Ken McNeely - Auctioneer 613-258-5988 or 613-769-8846

COWS – Small cows, mostly Dexter for sale. Bulls, cows and calves. Oxford Mills, west of Kemptville. Call for information at 613-258-7184

HEIFERS – 17 Full Blood Limousin Heifers, no papers. Exposed to bull from 20th of April. Call 613-638-3747

14 EWES FOR SALE – Exposed to ram since September 1. Call 705-328-0116.

PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS – Your place to purchase supreme meat producers. Bulls of various ages always available, some BIO tested. Call Michael Ault at 613-652-2403.

FOR SALE – a polled Charolais bull and 2 purebred Limousin bulls for sale. Well-muscled, quiet, approx. 18 months, ROP tested at Douglas, one qualifies for Quebec. Call 613-257-2522 or 613-623-3363

PUREBRED HOLSTEIN – service age bulls for sale. Full pedigrees. Delivery available. James Cooper, Cardinal 613-652-4145.

BLONDE BULLS & FEMALES – fancy, well muscled, easy calving, home raised, gentle natured, ready to work. Will deliver and can e-mail photos. Matthew Unger, Heartwood Farms, 705-652-1201.

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

FOR SALE – GEHL 860 Forage harvester, electric controls, hyd. knife sharpener, 1000 P.T.O. , come with 2 row corn + 6 ft. hay head. V.G. condition. $6,000. 2 GEHL 980 Forage Wagon’s. 18 ft., 3 beater & roof. 12-ton tandem axle running gear. Excellent condition, $10,500 each. GEHL 1540 Forage blower. Twin spinners, V.G. condition, $3,500. New Idea 5212 disbine (RED) 12 ft. cut, V.G. condition, $10,500. New Holland 144 hoy inverter ground drive, V.G. condition, $3,000. Call 613-989-2734, 613-299-1356 (c)

FOR SALE – 2 – LH Dion Forage Wagons on Horst Running Gear; 1 – Valmetal Dual Discharge Feedcart Model 542; 1 – Rovibec TMR Model 536; 1 – 1000 Gallon Dari Kool Milk Tank; 1 DeLaval 2” Glass pipeline 48cows; 1 – Milk Tuber Cooler; 1 – Berg Stable Cleaner clockwise 16”; 1 – 18’ Jamesway Silo Unloader, 4 years old, ring drive; 1 – 20’ Patz Ring Drive Unloader; 1 – 18’ x 70’ Superior Slab Silo Filled 10x. Call 613-284-3238

EQUIPMENT – CASE IH 2366 combine, most options, including yield monitor and bin ext., is in excellent condition, 2100 hrs. Must sell – new one is here. $75,000. Heads extra. Call 613-445-9994

FOR SALE – CASE IH 1660 combine, 4WD, 2,800 hrs. Good condition $42,000. MF165 tractor with cab, good condition, $6,500. New Idea 213 new flower + new sides, 613-445-9994, 613-445-5675

EQUIPMENT – HorstLine HD750 High Dump, 2004 model, 750 cu/ft, floatation truck tires, lights, excellent condition, $15,400. Whitewater Welding, 613-646-2807. www.horstline.com

FOR SALE – NEW: J.K. Reid Deluxe Cattle chute w/ headgate, $3,095; EZI Weight2 (6600 LB Cal.) w/indicator, $3,575; Lely Cow Brush (SGL) motorized, $1,600 ;J.K. Reid Corral Gating for cattle chute; J.K. Reid corral gating for cattle chute, P.O.R. USED: Patz Std. Model 400 B/C drive-second, $1,600; Model 544 Agrimetal 5.5 HP Feedcart, $3,000. Byers Farm Equipment, call 6313-448-2185 or e-mail at byersfarmeq@storm.ca

FOR SALE – 20 X 35 harvestore silo with Hercules on motor. Valmetal TMR model 170 mixer with digital scales. Belt feed conveyor with incline. 19 x 62 slurystore manure storage and pumps. Call 613-476-7094.

FOR SALE – Heatmor Model 200 outdoor wood furnace (stainless steel) can be seen working; Hiniker row-crop cultivator 6 X 30 with ridger attachments and shields. 42’ Speed king steel bottom elevator. Huntington 450-264-6895.

FOR SALE – Nuhn 3600 liquid manure spreader, like new, $12,000. Also, stainless tank trailer, approx. 500 gal, $3,500 o.b.o. Call 613-272-2107 or 613-340-1627

EQUIPMENT – New Idea 331 Corn picker, 329 super shellers, three row 30”. Runs very good, $3,000. o.b.o. Robert Reid, Renfrew, 613-432-3795

FOR SALE – 3300 J.D. Combine gas engine overhauled, 5000 – o.b.o.; 4400 JD Combine diesel, very good shape, $10,000 – o.b.o.; 2- 213 Flex heads good poly skids ScH knives; 1-5 belt pick-up on dummy head.

EQUIPMENT – Massey Ferguson 4225 Cab heat + air; 2WD; 55hp; 18.4 x 30 tires; 1,200 hours. $15,000. Call 613-587-4441

SERVICES

HISTORY BOOKS – for as little as $500 get your family story published. You write it. We do the rest. Call 613-258-0098 or visit www.veteranspublications.com

SLIPPERY BARN FLOORS - resurfacing slippery barn floors. Competitive prices. Phone 613-679-4133

TILECROFT RECRUITING – Agriculture employment (F/T, P/T, sales, office, farm, equipment). www.tilecroftfarms.com or 744-6303.

SILO GUNNITE — we will restore all makes of silos in Eastern Ontario with Spray Gunnite. Call Rob Sangers for a quote. 613-545-0855. Kingston, Ontario.

SANDBLASTING & PAINTING – of farm tractors and equipment. Specializing in restoring antique tractors. Call Linford Martin at Rainbow Restorations, 613-587-4293

B & D DEADSTOCK SERVICE LTD. – prompt removal of dead and crippled cattle. Call the number nearest you. Tweed: 613-478-2713; Kingston: 613-548-8839; Gananoque: 613-382-4242.

MISC. FOR SALE

VEHICLES FOR SALE – Credit problem? In house financing is easy, just apply on line & become approved. For clean, low mileage vehicles www.car-o-line.com or call Car-o-line Autos @ 1-877-820-5598 or 613-448-2488.

BALES FOR SALE – 1000 bales first cut, dry small square bales. Good condition. Round Bales first cut 4x5 $25.00. Call 613-443-2111

FOR SALE – Dry hay for sale, third cut. 80 % Alfalfa, 20% Timothy, 8 foot square bales. Stored inside same day on pallets. Must see beautiful hay. Call 613-673-4718

WANTED

CEDARS – cedar trees – 3 ft. to 6 ft. Cedar plantations wanted. Also, Birch trees between 8 and 10 ft., Spruce and Pine between 3 and 5 ft. Call collect 819-663-6504.

WANTED – Dion thrashing machine and International corn binder and International grain binder. Call (905) 983-9331

FARM WANTED – 200 to 1000 acres, mostly tillable, anything considered. Call 613-587-4741.

HERDSPERSON – Free stall operation milking 140 cows in Navan, Ontario is seeking a full-time herdsperson. The farm features a double 10 parallel parlour. The ideal candidate must enjoy working with dairy cattle. $10-$15 per hour (depending on experience). Go to Job opportunities at www.tilecroftfarms.com.

AGRICULTURE EDUCATOR – This position is full-time on a seasonal basis from May – November. Interested candidates can help out part-time on the farm from December – April. Training is available. Responsibilities: plan and staff events at fairs and exhibitions from May – November. $10-$15 per hour. Go to Job opportunities at www.tilecroftfarms.com.

DAIRY HERDSPERSON POSITION – Family farm in Russell area milking 80 cows. This operation is seeking a regular full-time employee. This farm feature a fully-automated tiestall barn. Cattle are milked on a rail system with automatic takeoffs. $10-$15 per hour (depending on experience). Go to Job opportunities at www.tilecroftfarms.com.

RELIEF MILKERS AVAILABLE – If you are interested in a relief milker in the Carleton Place or surrounding area, Chesterville or surrounding area, Winchester and Mountain area, or Metcalfe/Navan area, or know someone that is, please contact: www.tilecroftfarms.com or call 1-613-774-6303.

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   
   
   
   

 
 

 
 

 		  

 

 

By Patrick Meagher and Katherine Ellis

More and more farmers are opening their doors to the public in search of new farm income.
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OPINION 

Budgeting in difficult times
Farmers must work closely with Ontario Finance Minster Dight Duncan as he prepares for the next provincial budget.

Tillage practices change, but the Fall feeling hasn't
Plowing a field may seem monotonous, but it is a wonderful job that most farmers love.

Stories in print form:

  • Farmland prices see big increase in first half 2008
    Ontario farmland prices have increased .46 per cent in the first six months of 2008.
     

  • Snow kills 5% od corn
    An early snowfall in eastern Ontario affects corn yields.
     

  • Quebec cuts Ontario hogs
    Quebec producers have pressured the Quebec slaughter houses to kill all the hogs available in Quebec before they accept hogs form other provinces.
     

  • New program trains youth and rookie farmers for a stipend
    Youths looking for training on farms will become a reality in  2009. Eight host farms in the Kingston-area will provide the training to the rookie farmers.
     

  • Wheat grading discrepancy cause concerns
    A shocking disparity has show up between the grading of samples some wheat farmers send to the elevators and the samples taken when the truck arrives.
     

  • An allergy free niche market: the ancient grain spelt
     

  • Donnandale Farms install biogas system
    New biogas anaerobic digester will provide 500 kilowatt hours of electricity.
THE FUN DIRECTOR — Mark Saunders, at Saunders Farm, has helped to turn a hay ride into a Halloween event and year round entertainment. (Katherine Ellis photo)

 ARTICLES 
 Party is over but corn growers had a good year, economist says
Corn growers are optimistic about this year's harvest and price.

 Kamenz steps down as OFA president
After two years at the helm of the OFA, president Geri Kamenz is stepping down.

Errors of omission from the media
Millions of Americans voted for an idea, not for the man.

Breaking pork board will break the backs of family farms
 Family hog farms in jeopardy with the decision by the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission to take away the marketing authority of Ontario Pork.

 Solving farm labour crisis by hiring foreign workers
Dairy farmer Jeff Robinson has hired a Mexican farm worker and now has plans to help other farmers do the same.

Energy board proposes stray voltage changes
The Ontario Energy Board has made proposed changes to how it handles stray voltage concerns on farms..

Rural voters decided: Toronto voted Liberal but a rural eastern Ontario voted Conservative
Results from the past federal election show rural Canada, with the exception of Quebec, flexed its muscle and voted Conservative.

Community rallies after Picton-area dairy farmer loses leg in farming accident
Keith Grooms lost his leg while trying to unclog a harvester. "I'm a dead man," he said outloud, as he waited for help.

Frontenac cattleman bursting with ideas, from
no-interest 4-H loans to recycling bale wrap
Frontenac Cattlemen's Association concentrates on local youth and young farmers while also promoting local beef.

Renfrew 'Taste of the Valley' attracts 6,000
"Buy Local" event turns into a foot-stomping extravaganza. Organizers pleasantly with large crowds.

Sheep producers get new chair, see painful costs of running board
Ontario sheep producers have voted in a new chairman of their marketing agency.

It certainly ain't chicken feed: 160 acres goes for $1 million
Tony Wouters purchases farm land for over $1 million..


 Brother, sister team win Peterborough farm family of the year
The Heeringa family farm's unique qualities earned them the award for Peterborough County's Farm Family of the year.

Dobbie Poultry Farm open house - Showcasing best in poultry
They have just finished building a new replacement barn, just outside the village of Ventnor, an open house is slated for November 13.

Herb bags grand champ Holstein in east-west show
Herb Henderson grabs his 4th premier breeder award at the Eastern-Ontario-western Quebec Holstein championship.

Is my food safe? Answer depends on factors that stretch around the world
Since the middle of summer, there has been a series of reports of outbreaks of sickness in people caused by eating contaminated food.

Low dollar did not affect October stocker prices
Dysfunctional, is how John Newman describes the puzzling numbers in the commodity markets.

Farming in lavender
John Murrell and his wife are pioneers as they started the first lavender farm in Ontario
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VIDEO CLIPS YOU'LL LOVE OR NOT

 Lamb born with two heads

How Not to Market Your Corn
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 LINKS:
OMAFRA
 ONTARIO CORN PRODUCERS
 ONTARIO SOYBEAN PRODUCERS
 ONTARIO CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION
 ONTARIO FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE
 NATIONAL FARMERS UNION
 CHRISTIAN FARMERS FED. OF ONTARIO
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