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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


Wanted: sheep farmers


  THEY SAID IT:       

"I’ve never regretted farming. It’s the best life. You’re outside and planting crops and being your own boss. When you’re harvesting crop, that’s true happiness." Lloyd Crowe




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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NATIONAL FARMERS UNION
CHRISTIAN FARMERS FED. OF ONTARIO
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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

There are signs of rejuvenation in the sheep industry: a price spike and new producers.
Go to story

4TH ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST RULES

OPINION 

Solving stray voltage is just the beginning
It wasn't long ago when fingers pointed at the farmer. Now things are changing.

Most farmers could save big bucks on electricity use
A study found that on average farms could save $2,520 a year by making lighting and fan motor and exhaust hood changes.

Stories in print form:

  • 15 bulls cloned in Canada
    Public opinion might not like it, but these boys are doing well and research shows cloning is safe.
     

  • My best and worst management decisions
    Grain storage in Ontario increased 13.6 per cent over this time last year.
     

  • 4 mistakes that sheep farmers make in marketing
    Number 1: Yes, there are still producers sending dirty, shaggy sheep to market.
     

  • New tractor parts dealer opens in Hastings
    Northumberland Tractor Parts sells and services and will make space for a farmers' market.
     

  • New grain elevator to be built a North Gower
     

  • Kingston Ag Society want to move
    The 178-year-old fair board feels like they're going through a divorce.
     

  • Pork gets $50 million to cull 15,000 sows and boars

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sheep farmers, like Gary Lapier, near Kemptville, want to see more producers in hopes of one day supplying supermarkets year round.

ARTICLES 

Age catches up to Canada's largest Jersey farm
The average age of a farmer is 52. The average age of the partners on this farm near Kemptville is 68.

IDEA MAN: Honoured Richmond dairy farmer is never afraid to try new things
Rick Schouten is named 2008 Innovative Farmer of the Year.

Grassroots drive to unite corn, soybean and wheat boards back on track in eastern Ontario
Optimistically the soybean producers could vote on the issue by year's end. Also, John Vanderspank gets elected to the wheat board, representing Ontario, east of Toronto.

Ottawa offers easier money
Budget change to Advance Payment Program

She survives her first year as a farmer
He Laurie Martin found her husband through a matchmaking service. When she discovered she was meeting a dairy farmer she thought: "But cows are big, stinky and scary."

Learn how to market corn and beans to gain an edge
Have a plan and pay for advice

Soybeans ready for new yield breakthrough
Research plot are recording higher yields.

Great new hope for woodlot owners: ethanol from wood
Cellulose is fewer than 10 years away and there's a bigger market for this than corn, consultant says

Family farms: communist havens in need of a dash of capitalism 101

Farmers should reward those who create wealth for the farm. Farm families also need to plan more together even if you never achieve your goals

1,700-head feedlot operation to close

Glengarry County's Rudy Vanderbyl says under the current conditions it's time to call it quits.