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 Farmers Forum third   Annual Photo Contest



First Place
"Lift-Off Lamb"

Donna St. Jean of Smiths Falls, Ontario
 

Second Place
"All together now" 

Carrie & Valentin Bolsteri of Cannington, Ontario



Third Place
"Mom, hurry up and take the picture" 

Karen Kerr of Toledo, Ontario

Fourth Place
"Snow Suffolk Flock"

Carrie & Valentin Bolsterli of Cannington, Ontario.

Fifth Place
"The Boys"

Will Nelson of Iroquois, Ontario

Sixth Place
"How now brown cow?"

Kirsten Norlock of Westmeath, Ontario

Seventh Place
"Hey, that tickles!"

Don Klein of Yarker, Ontario  

Eighth Place
"Snuggle Bunnies"

Robert Elmhurst of Hastings, Ontario

Ninth Place
"Henpecked again"

Carrie & Valentin Bolsterli of Cannington, Ontario

Tenth Place
"A step in the wrong direction, and..."

Larry Leahy of Lakefield, Ontario


Zapped by stray voltage

  THEY SAID IT:       

"If you don’t have the stomach for volatility you are in the wrong industry."
— Farm financial advisor Dr. David Kohl, to farmers in Embrun




CLASSIFIED ADS:       

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE

HOLSTEIN BULLS FOR SALE – Holstein service age bulls sired by Samuelo, Dundee, Lheros and Mr. Sam. From V.G. and EX Dams. Hastings County. Call 613-478-6982. Cell 613-921-2978.

CHAROLAIS BULLS – registered, polled. Charolais bulls, BIO tested or farm grown, different ages & price ranges. Buy White - Sell Like Gold! Call Opal Rose Farm: 613-478-5270.

FULL BLOOD LIMOUSINE BULL – 1 ½ years. Quiet. BIO tested at Douglas. Call 613-257-2522 or 613-623-3363.

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

GET THE EDGE – Red Angus & Fleck X bulls just off BIO test. Developed on pasture.
Maternal traits & performance bred in. Call Champlain Red Angus 613-646-2089.

SALERS – Polled yearling bulls and heifers for sale. Also one mature bull. Many are halter broke. Breeding for heifers can be arranged. 705-657-1290. rmsandylakesalers@email.com.

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

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

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 80" SNOWBLOWER – single auger, PTO driven, 3 point hitch, power angle, $850 or will trade for Back Blade, Hammond, 613-261-1900.

SERVICES

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

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.

CRANBROOK FARMS – custom heifer raising, North Gower. Heifers all stages and ages. Call Rob Beggs at 613-489-3445 or 613-862-0301.

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

SANDBLASTING AND PAINTING – of farm tractors and equipment. Specializing in restoring antique tractors. Call Linford Martin at (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.

WANTED

DION THRASHING MACHINE – 22X38, or 28X48, 905-983-9331.

BATTERIES WANTED – scrap batteries of all kinds…lift truck, tractor, car…anything. Call
1-800-954-9998 or 705-741-6097.

USED VAN – need an 8-seater no older than 2000. Prefer Toyota Sienna, Dodge Caravan, GMC Astro or Safari. Call 613-247-1334 in Ottawa.

HARROW – to mount onto 12ft. base cultivator with 3 ft. wings. 12" aeration fan and tandem New Holland Spreader. Call 613-587-4696.

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.

HELP WANTED

TILECROFT RECRUITING – Looking for agriculture employment? (F/T, P/T, sales, office, farm, equipment jobs available) Visit www.tilecroftfarms.com or call: 1-613-774-6303

HELPER REQUIRED – for skinning beef and lamb, and general labour work at Mater Meat Abattoir. Must be available for a minimum of 25 hours per week. Pay $20 per hour. 613-821-7929.

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 info@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 info@tilecroftfarms.com.

DAIRY HERDSPERSON – Family farm in Russell area milking 80 cows. This operation is seeking a regular full-time employee. This farm features 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 info@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, contact: info@tilecroftfarms.com or call 1-613-774-6303.


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AWARD WINNERS
OTTAWA VALLEY SEED GROWERS'
MARCH 14, 2007

01 Brian, Robert

 Nation Valley Potato Growers' Trophy for the Championship Exhibitor of Potatoes

Won byVogeldale Farms, Leeds County accepted by Max Vogel

Presented by Daryl Acres
02 Gail, Jim, Susie, Grahame

Class 1
Alcyon Oats - won by Barclay Dick & Son accepted by Jim Arbuckle, OVSGA Director
Class 4
Sable Spring Wheat – won by Grahame & Steve Hardy, accepted by Grahame Hudson
Class 8
OAC Championship Soybeans – won by Marc Bercier, Accepted by Susie LeSauteur

03 Brian Hudson, Bob Dick

Barclay Dick Challenge Trophy for the best exhibit of Red Clover


Won by Bruce & Brian Hudson, Carleton County accepted by Brian Hudson

Presented by Bob Dick, OVSGA Director
04 Susie, Jim

Lanark Mutual Insurance Company for the most points in the pedigreed Classes  

Won by Marc Bercier, Prescott County accepted by Susie LeSauteur

Presented by Jim Lowry
 

05 Gail, Grahame

Robertson Associate Trophy awarded to the Champion Exhibitor in the Pedigreed Coarse Grain Classes

Won by Grahame & Steve Hardy, Dundas County accepted by Grahame Hardy

Presented by Gail Harris
06 Phil, Graham

SECAN Trophy most points in Pedigreed Wheat



Won by Grahame & Steve Hardy, Dundas County accepted by Grahame Hardy

Presented by Gail Harris

07 Brent, Phil

Bishop Farm Seeds Plaque Exhibitor winning championship in the Barley Class

Won by Mount Airy Farm, Leeds County, accepted by Joe Modler

Presented by Brent Cochrane
08 Gary, Keith

Mrs Ed Wallace & Issac Wallace Challenge Trophy for the Championship Hay Exhibit

Won by Gary Gordon, Frontenac County

Presented by Keith Lackey, OVSGA Director

09 Brian, Jim

Hal Botham Memorial Trophy warded annually to the Championship Exhibitor of Forage Seeds

Won by Bruce & Brian Hudson, Carleton County accepted by Brian Hudson

Presented by Jim Arbuckle, OVSGA Director
10 James, Keith

OVSG challenge for the Champion exhibit of Haylage


Won by James Foster, Lanark County


Presented by Keith Matthie, OVSGA Director

11 Jim, Daniel

E.H. Wallace Memorial Trophy for the Champion exhibit of Soybeans

Won by Daniel Lillico, Dundas County

Presented by Jim Arbuckle, OVSGA Director
12 Daryl, Max

synAgri Trophy for Championship open & 4-H ear of Corn

Won byVogeldale Farms, Leeds County accepted by Max Vogel

Presented by Daryl Acres

13 Dave, Don

Embrun Agricultural Co-Op Trophy for the Champion Exhibit of Shelled Corn

Won by David & Allen Hess, Grenville County, accepted by David Hess

Presented by Don Lortie
14 Lois, Mack, Trevor

Mack & Lois James Award for the most points in the 4-H section field crop classes

Won by Trevor McDiarmid, Dundas County

Presented by Mack & Lois James

15 Gary, Bob

 Hay Quality Competition (Class 49

First Place
won by Gary Gordon, Frontenac County

Presented by Bob Dick, OVSGA Director
16 France, Bob




 Second Place
won by Ferme Gascon accepted by France Gascon

Presented by Bob Dick, OVSGA Director

17 John, Keith

 Special Export Hay (Class 50)

1st cut
won by Rob Nanne, Twin Peaks Farm, Lanark County accepted by John Nanne

Presented By Keith Matthie, OVSGA Director
18 Cecil, Keith
2nd cut
won by Cassbrae farms, Prescott County accepted by Cecil Cass

Presented By Keith Matthie, OVSGA Director

19 Melanie, John

John Posthumus Award for the most points in the 4-H section Life Skills classes

Won by Melanie Briscoe, Renfrew County

Presented by John Posthumus
 		  

 

 

  By Patrick Meagher

500 farmers have been to hearings across Ontario last year on stray  voltage. Was it just a lot of talk or will the problems be resolved.
Go to story

4TH ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST RULES

OPINION 

Agriculture blamed for 10 per cent of nothing worth worrying about
Greenpeace called on the Canadian government to impose a tax disinsentive on fertilizer use. Why is anyone listening listening to Greenpeace?

Expect more corn price volatility
When planting intentions are posted at the end of March the price is in for a wild ride.

Stories for our subscribers:

  • Robotic computer theft drops milk production
    It took one week to get a new computer back on track at Allensite Farms following the theft of the computer.
     

  • Corn storage balloons
    Grain storage in Ontario increased 13.6 per cent over this time last year.
     

  • Ontario organic milk producers have two reasons to rejoice
         Dairy Farmers of Ontario give organic producers legitimacy by managing production. Later this year, the federal government is expected to create one organic standard for all.
     

  • How free market milk puts the squeeze on farmers
    Veterinarian Dr. Rob Tremblay reveals how British dairy farmers lost out when free market processors and grocery chains apply pressure on price.
     

  • Wheat sets record price
     

  • Ottawa plans 2nd rural talkfest
    Rural Summit is April 5. There are 1,267 farms in the city.
     

    Lots of corn in the field
    No storage for corn, so why harvest if you can wait out the winter and save on drying charges?
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Francois Cayer, of St. Albert, east of Ottawa, went to provincial hearings on tingle voltage in Kemptville and in Toronto late last year. He’s hopeful that hydro companies will take a bigger role in solving the issue. He’s been long suffering, frustrated that the problem has cost his farm about $2 million over 35 years.

ARTICLES 

Will corn hit $6.50/bushel?
What does it matter if you can lock in a guaranteed profit right now, says analyst

 Young farmers want more time off but have better skills than their parents
The kids want time off? What do they want time off for? Well, it seems they've got the skills to work smarter and smartness to enjoy life.

 Picton 'green' cheese factory to open for business
Supplied by area farmers the factory will produce goat and sheep cheese.

 Warkworth anti-biosolids activists not on side of science, researcher says
 More studies need to be done on biosolids but so far 30 years of biosolids has shown it's safe.

 Leo's Livestock owner dead at 82
He started into business on a handshake with his banker at a time when Europe was rebuilding on the embers of the Second World War.

 8 tips to protect the farm in case of divorce
The Family Law Act states that no sale of a farm should occur if there are reasonable alternatives. Lawyer Don Good explains.

Business bets on horse lovers as numbers swell
Kemptville College boosts equine program

Research supports pasteurizing colostrum
Dr. Robert Tremblay offers the lastest research findings. Pasteurization reduces bacteria count in colostrum and seems to have no negative affect on calves.

Peterborough IPM made $300,000 in profit
84,000 people went to the International Plowing Match at Keene in 2006.

If you don't have the stomach for volatility, you're in the wrong industry
Former Virginia Tech farm business professor talks about how to make money in agriculture to a crowd of farmers in Embrun, near Ottawa.