May  2013                       40,000 circulation

 THEY SAID IT:       
"Growing the food is harder than finding the people who want to eat it."
— Angie Koch, the owner of St. Agatha-based Fertile Ground Farm, on selling out shares for weekly baskets of locally-grown organic vegetables in less than two weeks.

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LIVESTOCK FOR SALE

COYOTE PROBLEMS? KUVASZ PUPS AVAILABLE — CKC reg’d, written guarantee, shots, hypo-allergenic, superb temperament. A working breed, natural guardian, world renowned for protecting livestock, and excellent family pet (wonderful with children). Over 20 years of success placing puppies on working farms with various livestock such as sheep, goats, alpacas, horses, poultry, cattle, etc. Huron Reg’d Kuvaszok Kennels (519) 524-2962 Amber Kunz, rakunz@hurontel.on.ca (07/13)

RED ANGUS — Yearling bulls, AI sired by Dwajo Gladiator DJE32L. Also replacement quality open yearling heifers and fall calving second calvers. All vaccinated. Ottawa 613-835-2057. (04/13)

PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS — Call with your specifications and we will discuss our offerings. Call Murray and Heather Porter at 705-277-2298 or e-mail porterblackangus@gmail.com. (06/13)

PUREBRED CHAROLAIS BULLS — Polled yearlings and two-year-olds. Call 613-473-4190 or 613-473-4743. (07/13)

CHAROLAIS BULLS FOR SALE — Full French and purebred with French influence. From proven AI sires. Phone 613-473-2636 or 613-813-2494. (07/13)

PUREBRED CHAROLAIS BULLS FOR SALE — Improve your herd and profitability with a Charolais Bull. Calm, quality bulls with test weights available. Some haltered. Call early for best choice. Endless Options, Endless Possibilities. Kirlene Cattle, Brighton. Call 613-475-3532 or e-mail kirbyh@lks.net. (07/13)

GREAT PYRENEES LIVESTOCK GUARDIAN DOG — 3-month old female puppy. Both parents are guard dogs and she was raised on our farm with a variety of animals. These dogs naturally protect livestock from predators. Put her out on pasture with your animals or just have a beautiful, friendly farm dog that will keep predators away from your buildings. Will deliver to Ottawa, Belleville, Peterborough and surrounding areas. $480. Call Galen Horst 613-758-9902, Hardwood Lake, ON. (05/13)

PUREBRED HOLSTEIN SERVICE-AGE BULLS — Full pedigrees, delivery available. James Cooper, Cardinal 613-652-4145. (06/13)

GALLOWAY COWS FOR SALE — Belted Galloway cows and yearling heifers for sale. Call Mary at 613-674-2826 for details. (06/13)

MAINE-ANJOU BREEDING BULL FOR SALE — 3 years old. Asking $1,600. Call Tim at 613-546-0869. (05/13)

ANGUS BULLS — Quality sires. Enright Farms. Evenings: 613-649-2313, cell: 613-433-7655. (06/13)

BLACK ANGUS BULLS — Low birth weight bloodlines. Contact Michael Ault 613-652-2403. (06/13)

GELBVIEH BULLS — Purebred, service age bulls. Vigorous at birth. Excellent temperament with exceptional E.P.D.s., for calving ease, growth, and milk. Semen and performance tested. Davalda Gelbvieh 905-352-2317. (06/13)

JERSEYS FOR SALE — One registered Jersey calf born in March 2012. One registered Jersey calf born in September 2012. Call 613-524-3005. (06/13)

WAGYU CATTLE FOR SALE — Selling 10 mature registered cows with bull. Please call Brian Knox 519-367-5295, e-mail bknox@wightman.ca or visit www.ontariowagyu.ca. RR 1, Formosa, Ontario NOG 1W0. (06/13)

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

FOR SALE — John Deere 8300 seed drill, 23 runs, double disc openers, forage box, hitch bar to pull a packer, acre meter, comes with a set of run blockers for soybeans. $7,900. Call for more info, Frank 613-448-2476. (05/13)

FOR SALE — Semen tank 34XT Taylor Wharton plus Limousin semen. Call for details 819-983-1709. Leave a message. (07/13)

FOR SALE — FX 30 New Holland self-propelled forage harvester. 1029 engine hours and 665 chopper hours. Mint condition. With 2-head haylage head and 4-row corn head. Call for details 613-989-1636 or 613-989-3132. (07/13)

FOR SALE — 3 Miller Pro 20-foot forage boxes with wagon and under carriage, hydraulic driven. Call for details 613-989-1636 or 613-989-3132. (07/13)

FOR SALE — New Holland 679 manure spreader with end gate and extensions. Mint condition. Best offer. Call 613-624-5543. (05/13)

FOR SALE — Field-ready CASE and New Holland combines. Versatile-CASE-Mac-Don swathers, excellent condition, fully serviced, and stored inside. Larry Reaburn, 613-582-3550. (06/13)

FOR SALE — 2 WD Allis Chalmers. One wide front end and one narrow. Both $1,200. Call 1-800-954-9998. (05/13)

FOR SALE — B Allis Chalmers. Completely redone, new motor, new paint. Parade ready. $2,500. Call 1-800-954-9998. (05/13)

FOR SALE — IH 684, two-wheel drive tractor, with loader, 62 horsepower, 4800 hours. New Idea 4510 two-rotar, A tedder. Case IH 8312 mower cond., 12’, centre pivot, 1000 PTO. Miller Pro 1060 forage blower. Call for details, 613-345-1655 and leave a message. (05/13)

USED FOR SALE — Jaylor Model 3650 twin mixer with front 8’ flat conveyor, ladder, rebuilt front & rear gearboxes, used, $29,000. Jaylor Model 4650 twin mixer with front 6’ flat 41" ext. conveyor, 2 spd trans., $35,000. Jaylor Model 3425 single screw mixer w/ front 6’ flat 41" ext. conveyor, ladder, $17,000. 20’ Jamesway Volumaxx s/u 2 yrs. old, $7,000. 18’ Patz RD 790 s/u, $1,000. 16’ Patz 98B parts unloader, $750. Kuhn Model 1460 trialer mixer, $1,500. 6’ w/ 41" ext. and 8’ Jaylor front discharge conveyors only for various models. Call 613-448-2185 or e-mail byersfarmeq@bellnet.ca. (05/13)

NEW FOR SALE — Patz A1 20’ R.D. s/u $7,400. Jaylor Model 4650 twin vertical trailer w/ RD light pkg, weigh system, ladder, $48,000. Jaylor Model 4425 single vertical trailer w/ weigh system, ladder, $32,000. Call 613-448-2185 or e-mail byersfarmeq@bellnet.ca. (05/13)

FOR SALE — 2008 Byron, 103 harvester, sweet corn picker. Machine in excellent cond. Always kept inside, extra parts included. Field ready. Asking $10,000. Call 613-561-2404 or cforman@hughes.net. (08/13)

FOR SALE SALE

FRUIT TREES — Apples, local and heirloom varieties, Pear, Plum, Cherry, and Flowering Crab trees $20. Strawberry, Raspberry, and Asparagus plants at Barkley’s. Call Bill at 613-859-7059, leave a message at 613-543-0491, or e-mail billb.otr@gmail.com. (05/13)

HAY FOR SALE — First-cut hay, big squares. 3 x 3 x 6. $80 each. Second-cut hay, same size, $100. Straw same size, $40. Delivery available. Call 613-267-5772. (06/13)

HAY FOR SALE — First and second cut, about 100 bales, 3 ft. x 3 ft. x 8 ft. Also about 1,000 small square bales of first and second cut. Call 613-853-5027. (05/13)

HAY AND STRAW FOR SALE — Big square bales, delivery available. Call Hugh or Ryan Fawcett at 613-774-3363 or 613-229-0266. (06/13)

STRAW — Big square bales of straw for sale. Located in North Lancaster and St. Isidore. 613-525-1770. (07/13)

STRAW FOR SALE — Approximately 600 large square bales. 613-762-2795. (06/13)

STRAW FOR SALE — Small square bales, big square bales, and round bales. Call 613-314-2654 or 613-203-2666. (05/13)

PINE BARN SIDING — 1 x 10 at 59 cents per square foot, 1 x 12 at 70 cents per square foot. Contact Walter at 519-669-0345. (07/13)

FOR SALE — 5000 watt diesel generator, gas-powered air compressor and 250 mig welder. Call for details 613-551-6260 or 613-652-4942. (05/13)

FOR SALE — Mobile homes (Ten). Several sizes. Used four seasons. Good for farm help, cottages, offices. Will deliver. Call Archie 613-657-1114. (05/13)

FOR SALE — Heat your entire home, building, water and more with an OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from central boiler. Call today. Bourgon Seeds Ltd. 613- 524-3102. (06/13)

SERVICES

BARN REPAIRS AND PAINTING — We fix roofs, eavestroughs, and side boards, and do floor and wall repairs. Serving central Ontario. 1-888-300-0394. (07/13)

FOR HIRE — High hoe for rent. For Leeds, Grenville, Lanark, and Frontenac Counties. Call 613-284-3238. (06/13)

SANDBLASTING & PAINTING of farm tractors and equipment. Specializing in restoring antique tractors. Call Linford Martin at Rainbow Restorations, 613-587-4293. (04/13)

SILO GUNNITE — We will restore all makes of silos in Eastern Ontario with Spray Gunnite. Call Rob Sangers for a quote. 613-561-1802. Kingston. (04/13)

B & D DEADSTOCK SERVICE LTD. — Prompt removal of dead and crippled cattle and horses. Call the number nearest you. Tweed: 613-478-2713; Kingston: 613-548-8839; Gananoque: 613-382-4242. (07/13)

FENCEROW CLEARING AND BARN DEMOLITION — 18-ton excavator and our roll-off boxes. Hourly or contract. Serving central Ontario. 1-888-300-0394. (07/13)

WANTEDD

WANTED — Looking for wood burls, old trees, old logs with character. Examples: Spalted Maple, Manitoba Maple with red stripes and wormy Butternut. Call 613-443-5246. (06/13)

WANTED — 22 x 38 or 28 x 46 McCormick threshing machine. 905-983-9331.

LINDSAY DAIRY FARM — Excellent opportunity available on a 180 free-stall/parlour DAIRY FARM in the Lindsay area. Duties include managing and raising calves and heifers, moving cattle groups to parlour, mixing TMR rations in a stationary mixer and some milking. Salary is based on experience with house/utilities supplied and RRSP contributions. Additional part-time work may be available for family members if required. Please contact us at glandinefarms@i-zoom.net or by phone at 705-786-1073. (05/13)

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