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SUMMARY:Ontario Hay and Forage Co-op AGM
DESCRIPTION:Marhaven Agri will host the Ontario Hay and Forage Co-op AGM at the dryer and compaction facility! \n\n\n\nMore details available soon! \n\n\n\n7715 Wellington Rd 8Alma\, Ontario
URL:https://onforagenetwork.ca/event/ontario-hay-and-forage-co-op-agm/
LOCATION:7715 Wellington Road 8\, Alma Ontario\, 7715 Wellington Rd 8\, Alma\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ontario Forage Council,Ontario Hay and Forage Co-Operative, Inc.
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SUMMARY:Profitable Pastures 2023
DESCRIPTION:Due to the positive feedback\, the Ontario Forage Council has decided to move forward with Profitable Pastures in a digital format for the foreseeable future.  We are in the final stages of planning for the Profitable Pastures 2023 FREE Webinar Series to be held from 8 – 9 pm EST each evening from March 7-9\, 2023.  Each day will feature a different speaker and topic as outlined below. \n\n\n\n\nMarch 7\, 2023\, 8 – 9 pm EST – 2022 & 2023 Mapleseed Sheep & Beef Pasture Award Recipients\, Asphodel Sheep – Todd Payne and Beef recipient – TBA\n\n\n\nMarch 8\, 2023\, 8 – 9 pm EST – Grazing Mentor Panel – Anita O’Brien\, Birgit Martin\, Dean Cober\n\n\n\nMarch 9\, 2023\, 8 – 9 pm EST – Jim Gerrish
URL:https://onforagenetwork.ca/event/profitable-pastures-2023/
CATEGORIES:Ontario Forage Council
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SUMMARY:Advanced Grazing Mentorship - Series 3
DESCRIPTION:Register\n\n\n\n\nThe Ontario Forage Council is providing the provincial delivery of the Advanced Grazing Systems program. The program offers training for producers to gain expertise in rotational grazing. The curriculum is designed to teach farmers key concepts and develop a rotational grazing plan for their operation. In addition to the course content\, the program will create a support network of other grazing producers and provide instructional support resources. The Advanced Grazing Systems program is supported by Farmers for Climate Solutions in partnership with the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association. \n\n\n\nThe program will be delivered in three separate series of seven online sessions; followed by field days in spring/summer 2023 to demonstrate the implementation of systems outlined in the program modules.  By the end of the program\, participants will have completed a personalized grazing plan for their operation that will increase eligibility for funding through Ontario Soil and Crop Association’s Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF).  Participants are asked to advise their mentor if they have pre-approved projects through this program.   \n\n\n\nThese sessions will take place on consecutive Tuesdays from January 10 through February 21. You will be forwarded a link one week prior to the first session. Registration deadline is January 7\, 2023
URL:https://onforagenetwork.ca/event/advanced-grazing-mentorship-series-3/
CATEGORIES:Ontario Forage Council
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221122T120000
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SUMMARY:Forage Focus 2022
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 22\, 2022 – Dr. Debbie Cherney Topic: grass in dairy rations \n\n\n\nWednesday\, November 23\, 2022- Luiz Ferraretto: Connecting the dots – fiber digestibility\, animal performance\, and feeding behavior \n\n\n\nThursday\, November 24\, 2022 – OMAFRA specialists; Tracey Baute\, Entomologist- Field Crops\, Christine O’Reilly\, Forage and Grazing Specialist\, Tom Wright\, Dairy Cattle Specialist Topic: Bt-resistant corn rootworm
URL:https://onforagenetwork.ca/event/forage-focus-2022/
CATEGORIES:Ontario Forage Council,Ontario Hay and Forage Co-Operative, Inc.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221115T190000
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SUMMARY:Grazing Cover Crop Benefits: The Real Story
DESCRIPTION:Zoom webinar sessions featuring speakers from across Ontario and Canada who have implemented cover crop grazing on their farms.  Lyndsey Smith/Chris Moore\, Ottawa\, ON & Mark Brock\, Shepherd Creek Farms\, Hensall\, ON
URL:https://onforagenetwork.ca/event/grazing-cover-crop-benefits-the-real-story-2/
CATEGORIES:Ontario Forage Council
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221108T190000
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SUMMARY:Grazing Cover Crop Benefits: The Real Story
DESCRIPTION:Zoom webinar sessions featuring speakers from across Ontario and Canada who have implemented cover crop grazing on their farms – Will MacArthur\, Woodville\, ON & Dean Manning\, Manning Family Farm\, Falmouth\, NS
URL:https://onforagenetwork.ca/event/grazing-cover-crop-benefits-the-real-story/
CATEGORIES:Ontario Forage Council
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221013T190000
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SUMMARY:Advanced Grazing Mentorship - Series 2
DESCRIPTION:Register\n\n\n\n\nThe Ontario Forage Council is providing the provincial delivery of the Advanced Grazing Systems program. The program offers training for producers to gain expertise in rotational grazing. The curriculum is designed to teach farmers key concepts and develop a rotational grazing plan for their operation. In addition to the course content\, the program will create a support network of other grazing producers and provide instructional support resources. The Advanced Grazing Systems program is supported by Farmers for Climate Solutions in partnership with the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association. \n\n\n\nThe program will be delivered in three separate series of seven online sessions; followed by field days in spring/summer 2023 to demonstrate the implementation of systems outlined in the program modules.  By the end of the program\, participants will have completed a personalized grazing plan for their operation that will increase eligibility for funding through Ontario Soil and Crop Association’s Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF).  Participants are asked to advise their mentor if they have pre-approved projects through this program.   \n\n\n\nThese sessions will take place on consecutive Thursdays from October 13 through November 24. You will be forwarded a link one week prior to the first session. Registration deadline is October 6\, 2022
URL:https://onforagenetwork.ca/event/advanced-grazing-mentorship-series-2/
CATEGORIES:Ontario Forage Council
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ontario Forage Council":MAILTO:support@ontarioforagecouncil.com
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SUMMARY:Advanced Grazing Systems Workshop and Pasture Walk in Carp\, ON
DESCRIPTION:October 11\, 2022 \n\n\n\n5:00PM-6:30PM  Twilight Pasture Walk – Solar Farm with Lyndsey Smith and Chris Moore \n\n\n\n                            Refreshments and networking to follow \n\n\n\nOctober 12\, 2022 \n\n\n\n9:00AM-12:00PM    Cell Design Workshop – Steve Kenyon \n\n\n\n12:00PM-1:00PM    Lunch (Provided by BFO and Speare Seeds) \n\n\n\n1:00PM-2:00PM      Pasture Fertility & Carrying Capacity – Birgit Martin \n\n\n\n2:00PM-4:30PM      OFCAF Program Overview – OSCIA Field Staff\, Colleen Acres
URL:https://onforagenetwork.ca/event/advanced-grazing-systems-workshop-and-pasture-walk-in-carp-on/
CATEGORIES:Ontario Forage Council
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ontario Forage Council":MAILTO:support@ontarioforagecouncil.com
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SUMMARY:Advanced Grazing Mentorship - Series 1
DESCRIPTION:Register\n\n\n\n\nThe Ontario Forage Council is providing the provincial delivery of the Advanced Grazing Systems program. The program offers training for producers to gain expertise in rotational grazing. The curriculum is designed to teach farmers key concepts and develop a rotational grazing plan for their operation. In addition to the course content\, the program will create a support network of other grazing producers and provide instructional support resources. The Advanced Grazing Systems program is supported by Farmers for Climate Solutions in partnership with the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association. \n\n\n\nThe program will be delivered in three separate series of seven online sessions; followed by field days in spring/summer 2023 to demonstrate the implementation of systems outlined in the program modules.  By the end of the program\, participants will have completed a personalized grazing plan for their operation that will increase eligibility for funding through Ontario Soil and Crop Association’s Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF).  Participants are asked to advise their mentor if they have pre-approved projects through this program.   \n\n\n\nThese sessions will take place on consecutive Wednesdays from August 17 through September 28. You will be forwarded a link one week prior to the first session. Registration deadline is August 10\, 2022
URL:https://onforagenetwork.ca/event/advanced-grazing-mentorship-series-1/
CATEGORIES:Ontario Forage Council
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220714T150000
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SUMMARY:Forage Expo 2022
DESCRIPTION:Click here for demo\, tradeshow\, and sponsorship forms \n\n\n\nThe Ontario Forage Council (OFC)\, in conjunction with the Waterloo County Soil and Crop Improvement Association\, is proud to announce the return of the Ontario Forage Expo 2022 – Forage Equipment Demonstrations and Trade Show.  \n\n\n\nAfter a two-year hiatus to comply with COVID-19 restrictions\, OFC and Waterloo SCIA are excited to bring Ontario Forage Expo 2022 to the farm of Scott and Darlene Martin and family\, 161 Hawkesville Rd.\, St. Jacob’s\, Waterloo County! \n\n\n\nThis year’s demonstrations will include equipment from the leaders in forage production equipment.  Attendees will have the chance to see what’s new for 2022 and have the unique opportunity to witness this equipment in head-to-head field trials!  Equipment will include various mowers\, conditioners\, rakes\, tedders\, windrow inverters\, mergers\, harvesters\, dump wagons\, large round balers\, large square balers\, small square bale bundlers\, bale wrappers\, and bale grapplers. This event will provide the opportunity for farmers to view the latest technology available to harvest forage quickly with minimal loss and maximum quality.  Ian McDonald\, OMAFRA will be in the field\, working with the equipment companies to provide information to farmers and answer questions.  This is important in making decisions on investments that ultimately enhance their farm operations in capacity\, minimizing harvest losses\, product quality\, and profitability. \n\n\n\nThis is a FREE event!  Lunch will be available on-site at a nominal fee\, and no pre-registration is required.  \n\n\n\nTrade show\, demonstration\, and sponsorship opportunities are still available for this event.  Spaces are limited and will fill quickly\, so don’t hesitate.  Ontario Forage Expo is an excellent opportunity to advertise to a forage-focused audience compiled of producers from counties across the province!  \n\n\n\nSteel in the field
URL:https://onforagenetwork.ca/event/forage-expo-2022/
CATEGORIES:Ontario Forage Council,Ontario Hay and Forage Co-Operative, Inc.
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ontario Forage Council":MAILTO:support@ontarioforagecouncil.com
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UID:37867-1655730000-1655737200@onforagenetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Making Better Bales
DESCRIPTION:Grey County Agricultural Services is hosting “Making Better Bales” at Valleykirk Farms near Owen Sound on Monday\, June 20th from 1-3 pm. \n\n\n\nThis is a free\, informative event about producing the best quality bales with the fewest baling headaches. \n\n\n\nLearn about cutting time\, baling techniques\, net wrap and twine application\, and machinery set up for successful baling. This event is a spin-off from a winter course planned by Grey Ag Services. It is open to anyone who would like to attend and there is no cost. \n\n\n\nPresentations will be made by: Nathan Ficzere and Alain Gratton of Tama Canada\, and Earthpower Tractor with equipment in the field. \n\n\n\nREGISTER: All are welcome to attend but must pre-register with Grey Ag Services by emailing info@greyagervices.ca or calling 519-986-3756. 
URL:https://onforagenetwork.ca/event/37867/
LOCATION:Valleykirk Farms\, To be shared at time of registration
CATEGORIES:Ontario Forage Council
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220518T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220518T120000
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SUMMARY:Addressing Complex Problems in Agriculture and the Environment 
DESCRIPTION:Research Forum \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to build capacity around transdisciplinary research and One Health in Ontario’s agri-food sector\, environment\, and human health. The event will explore addressing complex problems in agriculture and the environment through research. \n\n\n\nAn agenda and more details will be provided as available.
URL:https://onforagenetwork.ca/event/addressing-complex-problems-in-agriculture-and-the-environment/
CATEGORIES:Ontario Biomass Producers Co-Operative, Inc.,Ontario Forage Council,Ontario Hay and Forage Co-Operative, Inc.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220423T103000
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SUMMARY:Hay press open house
DESCRIPTION:Register \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHay Press Company\, in collaboration with the Ontario Hay and Forage Cooperative\, is celebrating the launch of Ontario’s premier Hay Press!  Now accessible to Ontario hay producers and brokers\, the hay press can process up to 16 tonnes per hour and has compaction capabilities required for the export hay market. This is a real game-changer for Ontario Hay Producers! \n\n\n\nThe open house will highlight the benefits of using the press for hay producers and will include live demonstrations of both the flat pack and bundling system. Additionally\, producers will have the opportunity to view a full-scale commercial hay storage and drying operation through our location partners Marhaven Agri and Chinook Hay Dryers.   \n\n\n\nWHO: Hay Press Company Inc. \n\n\n\nWHAT: Open House   \n\n\n\nWHEN: April 23\,2022 10:30 am – 3:00 pm \n\n\n\n             Live Demonstrations at 11:30 and 1:30 pm   \n\n\n\nWHERE: 7715 Wellington Road 8\, Alma Ontario  
URL:https://onforagenetwork.ca/event/hay-press-open-house/
LOCATION:7715 Wellington Road 8\, Alma Ontario\, 7715 Wellington Rd 8\, Alma\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ontario Biomass Producers Co-Operative, Inc.,Ontario Forage Council,Ontario Hay and Forage Co-Operative, Inc.
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