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SUMMARY:LRIC Farming Innovation Tour at Gilbrea Farm
DESCRIPTION:LRIC is excited to host their latest farming innovation tour on May 9th at Gilbrea Farm with AgSights and Bob Wilson\, a beef and cash crop operation with an emphasis on implementing technology! \n\n\n\nCost is $15. Lunch will be provided\, be sure to wear appropriate footwear. Bus will be picking up at 150 Research Lane\, Guelph\, at 10 am and returning at 2 pm.  \n\n\n\nFor more info and to register\, head to https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lric-farming-innovation-tour-gilbrea-farm-tickets-869449225037?
URL:https://onforagenetwork.ca/event/lric-farming-innovation-tour-at-gilbrea-farm/
CATEGORIES:Ontario Forage Council
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SUMMARY:AGRI Tech Venture Forum
DESCRIPTION:The AGRI Tech Venture Forum is an annual event that serves as a converging point for global ag tech leaders. Industry giants\, investors\, accelerators\, and innovators provide insight on the latest sector headwinds\, technology milestones\, and key challenges facing the future of ag tech. \n\n\n\nPremium Networking: Ag Tech Executives\, Entrepreneurs\, Investors\, Corporate Strategics\, and more.Start-Up Showcase: A showcase featuring outstanding growth and early stage ag tech companies.Business Intelligence: The latest investment and innovation trends direct from industry experts. \n\n\n\nHeld at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel in Toronto\, Ontario.
URL:https://onforagenetwork.ca/event/agri-tech-venture-forum/
CATEGORIES:Ontario Biomass Producers Co-Operative, Inc.
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240424T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T060012
CREATED:20240423T191059Z
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SUMMARY:Opportunities with Switchgrass - Halton Soil and Crop Improvement Association Spring Meeting  
DESCRIPTION:Halton Soil and Crop Improvement Association Spring Meeting   \n\n\n\nDate- Wed April 24\, 2024  \n\n\n\nLocation-  Glen Young\, Halton Hay/Empire Switchgrass\, 6800 Bell School Line\, south of Derry Road \n\n\n\nTime- starting 5:45 pm Come and socialize with your fellow farmers over Pizza and refreshments. Please bring a chair if standing is an issue. \n\n\n\nProgram @ 6 pm:  \n\n\n\n-Glenn will explain about his operation for processing switchgrass and hay for a variety of farm and non-farm markets. \n\n\n\n-Jamie Fisher President of the Ontario Biomass Producers Co-op and the Hay processors co-op\, will talk about markets and prospects for the future. \n\n\n\n-Nancy Van Sas our regional communication coordinator will speak about the many programs being offered by the OSCIA at this time. Including the RALP program which encompasses switchgrass. \n\n\n\nShe will also talk about dosimeters to measure nitrogen gasification from fertilizer applications. \n\n\n\nThank you to Ontario Biomass Producers Co-op for providing the pizza and refreshments.
URL:https://onforagenetwork.ca/event/opportunities-with-switchgrass-halton-soil-and-crop-improvement-association-spring-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Ontario Biomass Producers Co-Operative, Inc.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240417T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240417T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T060012
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SUMMARY:Ontario Hay and Forage Co-op Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ontario Hay and Forage Co-op for their Annual General Meeting. \n\n\n\nWednesday\, April 17\, 2024\, 1 pm to 3 pm.Location: Marhaven Agri\, 7715 Wellington Rd 8\, Alma\, ON\, N0B 1A0 \n\n\n\nRegister at https://events.eventzilla.net/e/ontario-hay-and-forage-coop-annual-general-meeting-2138603803
URL:https://onforagenetwork.ca/event/ontario-hay-and-forage-co-op-annual-general-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Ontario Hay and Forage Co-Operative, Inc.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240322T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T060012
CREATED:20240227T155100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T155243Z
UID:39179-1711101600-1711116000@onforagenetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Biomass - Biocarbon Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about biomass and biocarbon? Attend the Ontario’s Agricultural Biomass Based Activated Biocarbon seminar. \n\n\n\nWhen: Friday\, March 22\, 2024Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (EST) – includes lunchWhere: Richards Building\, University of Guelph\, Ontario \n\n\n\nOrganizer: Prof. Animesh Dutta – Bio-Renewable Innovation Lab (BRIL) \n\n\n\nFunded by Ontario Ministry of Agriculture\, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA U of G alliance KTT activity).
URL:https://onforagenetwork.ca/event/biomass-biocarbon-seminar/
CATEGORIES:Ontario Biomass Producers Co-Operative, Inc.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240319T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T060012
CREATED:20240221T163058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T192524Z
UID:39154-1710842400-1710858600@onforagenetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Ontario Biomass Producers Co-op AGM 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about about the latest research and market updates. Get a chance to chat with fellow producers. Consider becoming a Director – there are open positions. Attend in-person or online. Lunch is provided for those attending in-person. \n\n\n\nCheck out the AGM Agenda here. \n\n\n\nLocation: Puslinch Hall at Country Heritage Park\, 8560 Tremaine Road\, Milton\, ON \n\n\n\nLearn more about the Ontario Biomass Producers Co-op here.
URL:https://onforagenetwork.ca/event/ontario-biomass-producers-co-op-agm-2024/
CATEGORIES:Ontario Biomass Producers Co-Operative, Inc.
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240307T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T060012
CREATED:20231214T195727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T202304Z
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SUMMARY:Profitable Pastures 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Profitable Pastures FREE webinar series starts on March 5th\, 2014. Get the most out of your pastures with the information and tips provided by these speakers: \n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 5\, 2024 at 8pm EST – Joe Dickenson: Getting started with rotational grazing \n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 6\, 2024 at 8pm EST – James Byrne\, OMAFRA Beef Specialist: Maximizing animal performance on pasture \n\n\n\nThursday\, March 7\, 2024 at 8pm EST – Dallas Mount: Ranching for profit \n\n\n\nMore details to follow on the website.
URL:https://onforagenetwork.ca/event/profitable-pastures-2024/
CATEGORIES:Ontario Forage Council
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T060012
CREATED:20230724T195928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T135339Z
UID:38685-1701777600-1701950400@onforagenetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Forage Focus 2023
DESCRIPTION:Ontario Forage Council is pleased to offer the Forage Focus webinar series again in 2023!  We will be hosting one webinar per day for three consecutive days: December 5\, 6\, and 7\, 2023 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST.   Please spread the word! \n\n\n\nTuesday\, December 5\, 2023 – Matt Groen – Value of Feed Quality \n\n\n\nWednesday\, December 6\, 2023 – Christine Brown – Soil Health Value \n\n\n\nThursday\, December 7\, 2023 – Pat Lynch – Forage Value as a Cash Crop \n\n\n\nRegistration: https://events.eventzilla.net/e/forage-focus-2023-2138618222?p \n\n\n\nAdditional program and speaker details as they become available: https://onforagenetwork.ca/ontario-forage-council/forage-focus/ \n\n\n\nSponsorship opportunities are available for this event.
URL:https://onforagenetwork.ca/event/forage-focus-2023/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230706T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230706T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T060012
CREATED:20230601T201415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T201418Z
UID:38638-1688637600-1688655600@onforagenetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Forage Expo 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Ontario Forage Council (OFC)\, in conjunction with the Bruce County Soil and Crop Improvement Associations\, is proud to announce the date for Forage Expo 2023 – Forage Equipment Demonstrations and Trade Show.  \n\n\n\nThis year we are fortunate to be hosted by: \n\n\n\nThe farm of Barry Ribey and family\, 857 Concession Road 12\, Kincardine\, ON N0H 2C0\, Bruce County on July 6\, 2023\, 10 am – 3pm   \n\n\n\n**Please note** When using Google GPS enter “Concession ROAD 12”. Just “concession 12” will not bring you to the right spot.
URL:https://onforagenetwork.ca/event/forage-expo-2023/
CATEGORIES:Ontario Biomass Producers Co-Operative, Inc.,Ontario Forage Council,Ontario Hay and Forage Co-Operative, Inc.
ORGANIZER;CN="Ontario Forage Council":MAILTO:support@ontarioforagecouncil.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T060012
CREATED:20230425T191716Z
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SUMMARY:Rotational Grazing Pasture Walks
DESCRIPTION:Our Advanced Grazing Mentors are going to show us how it’s done!  Join us for one or all three pasture walks to learn more about the elements of rotational grazing.  \n\n\n\n•fencing demos \n\n\n\n•water systems \n\n\n\n•carrying capacity \n\n\n\n•precision pasture management \n\n\n\n•networking and more….
URL:https://onforagenetwork.ca/event/rotation-grazing-pasture-walks/
CATEGORIES:Ontario Forage Council
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230325T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T060012
CREATED:20230203T034344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T034658Z
UID:38521-1679745600-1679760000@onforagenetwork.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T060012
CREATED:20230309T173233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T183404Z
UID:38552-1679392800-1679407200@onforagenetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Ontario Biomass Producers Coop AGM
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person\, or online to learn about exciting new market developments! 
URL:https://onforagenetwork.ca/event/ontario-biomass-producers-coop-agm/
CATEGORIES:Ontario Biomass Producers Co-Operative, Inc.
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ontario Biomass Producers Co-Operative%2C Inc.":MAILTO:info@ontariobiomass.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230307T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230309T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T060012
CREATED:20221209T160837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T163245Z
UID:38431-1678219200-1678395600@onforagenetwork.ca
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230221T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T060012
CREATED:20220725T175848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220725T182927Z
UID:38079-1673377200-1677015000@onforagenetwork.ca
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
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221124T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T060012
CREATED:20220930T132649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T154529Z
UID:38284-1669118400-1669294800@onforagenetwork.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T060012
CREATED:20221026T192441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T192445Z
UID:38329-1668538800-1668542400@onforagenetwork.ca
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T060012
CREATED:20221026T191620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T192733Z
UID:38324-1667934000-1667937600@onforagenetwork.ca
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221124T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T060012
CREATED:20220725T175147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220725T180944Z
UID:38077-1665687600-1669325400@onforagenetwork.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221011T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T060012
CREATED:20220930T133701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T133713Z
UID:38286-1665507600-1665594000@onforagenetwork.ca
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220817T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220928T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T060012
CREATED:20220725T174545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220725T180123Z
UID:38075-1660764600-1664400600@onforagenetwork.ca
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
DTSTAMP:20260428T060013
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T161555Z
UID:37883-1657792800-1657810800@onforagenetwork.ca
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220620T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T060013
CREATED:20220531T175502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T202017Z
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Grey Ag Services":MAILTO:info@greyagservices.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220602T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220602T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T060013
CREATED:20220513T134010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220513T134011Z
UID:37845-1654174800-1654180200@onforagenetwork.ca
SUMMARY:New: June 2 Webinar from the Biomass Canada Cluster
DESCRIPTION:RegisterDr. Shahab Sokhansanj and Dr. Donald Smith will be presenting the updates on their activities:Activity#12:  Development of logistics\, pretreatment and commercialization of agri-pelletsActivity#13: Integration/optimization of crop residue production\, processing & handling\n\n\n\nDr. Shahab SokhansanjAdjunct Professor\, Dept. of Chemical and Biological Engineering\, the Research Leader\, Biomass & Bioenergy Research Group (BBRG)\, the University of British ColumbiaDr. Donald SmithDistinguished James McGill Professor
URL:https://onforagenetwork.ca/event/new-june-2-webinar-from-the-biomass-canada-cluster/
CATEGORIES:Ontario Biomass Producers Co-Operative, Inc.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220602T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220609T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T060013
CREATED:20220530T125927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220530T125928Z
UID:37865-1654156800-1654794000@onforagenetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Upcoming Webinars from the Biomass Canada Cluster
DESCRIPTION:The Biomass Canada Cluster is holding its next webinar series from April 28 to June 9\, 2022 to present progress in its activities since the first webinar series. Similar to the previous series\, the project leaders and their industrial partners will provide updates on the results and achievements of their activities. The webinars schedules\, presenters\, and their presentation titles can be found on our website.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNext week: June 2 Webinar from the Biomass Canada ClusterThursday June 2\, 1:00-2:30 pm EDTDr. Shahab Sokhansanj and Dr. Donald Smith will be presenting the updates on their activities:Activity#12: Development of logistics\, pretreatment and commercialization of agri-pelletsActivity#13: Integration/optimization of crop residue production\, processing & handling \n\n\n\nDr. Shahab SokhansanjAdjunct Professor\, Dept. of Chemical and Biological Engineering\, the Research Leader\, Biomass & Bioenergy Research Group (BBRG)\, the University of British Columbia\n\n\n\nDr. Donald SmithDistinguished James McGill Professor\n\n\n\nTo register for the June 2 webinar\, please click here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFinal Webinar from the Biomass Canada Cluster: June 9Thursday June 9\, 1:00-2:30 pm EDTDr. Ajay Dalai will be presenting the updates on his two activities:Activity#4:  Biochar production from Canadian lignocellulosic biomass and application for carbon sequestration\, soil improvement and crop productivity Activity#9: Application of thermo-chemical and hydro-thermal pre-treatments in production of fuel pellets using agricultural wastes\n\n\n\nDr. Ajay DalaiDistinguished Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier 1)\, Chemical and Biological Engineering\, the University of Saskatchewan\n\n\n\nTo register for the June 9 webinar\, please click here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresentation slides and recording of the third webinar held on Thursday May 19\, 1:00-2:30 pm EDTDr. Kevin Vessey\, Dr. Yousef Papadopoulos\, Dr. Lining Tian and Dr. Julia Lu presented the updates on their activities on “Activity 6: Establishment and yield potential of four biomass crops on marginal lands in Nova Scotia ” and “Activity 7: Further investigations of sorghum for biomass on marginal lands – hybrid genotypes\, growth-promoting microbes\, and plant usable nitrogen“. The presentation slides and the recording of this webinar can be found on our website.
URL:https://onforagenetwork.ca/event/upcoming-webinars-from-the-biomass-canada-cluster/
CATEGORIES:Ontario Biomass Producers Co-Operative, Inc.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220519T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220519T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T060013
CREATED:20220513T133025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220513T144716Z
UID:37843-1652965200-1652970600@onforagenetwork.ca
SUMMARY:May 19 Webinar from the Biomass Canada Cluster
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 19\, 1:00-2:30 pm EDTRegisterDr. Kevin Vessey\, Dr. Lining Tian and Dr. Julia Lu will be presenting the updates on their activities:\n\n\n\nActivity #6: Establishment and Yield Potential of Four Biomass Crops on Marginal Lands in Nova ScotiaDr. Kevin VesseyProfessor of Plant Biology at Saint Mary’s University in HalifaxActivity #7: Further investigations of sorghum for biomass on marginal lands – hybrid genotypes\, growth-promoting microbes\, and plant usable nitrogen Dr. Lining TianResearch scientist at London Research and Development Centre\, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Dr. Julia LuProfessor in the Department of Chemistry and Biology\, Ryerson University 
URL:https://onforagenetwork.ca/event/may-19-webinar-from-the-biomass-canada-cluster/
CATEGORIES:Ontario Biomass Producers Co-Operative, Inc.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220518T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T060013
CREATED:20220512T125920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T125924Z
UID:37823-1652866200-1652875200@onforagenetwork.ca
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
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220423T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T060013
CREATED:20220404T175828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T120111Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220413T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220413T100000
DTSTAMP:20260428T060013
CREATED:20220321T191832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T191835Z
UID:37756-1649836800-1649844000@onforagenetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Ontario’s Agricultural Biomass-based Activated Carbon andActivators: Preparation\, Utilization and Value Chain
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://onforagenetwork.ca/event/ontarios-agricultural-biomass-based-activated-carbon-andactivators-preparation-utilization-and-value-chain/
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Guelph":MAILTO:adutta@uoguelph.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220317T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T060013
CREATED:20211214T182056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T192824Z
UID:37362-1647511200-1647525600@onforagenetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Ontario Biomass Producers AGM
DESCRIPTION:The AGM will take place online.  A Zoom link will be forwarded in advance of the meeting. \n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\nPlease register here: https://events.eventzilla.net/e/ontario-biomass-producers-agm-2138820711
URL:https://onforagenetwork.ca/event/ontario-biomass-producers-agm/
LOCATION:Country Heritage Park\, 8560 Tremaine Rd.\, Milton\, Ontario\, L9T 2X3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Ontario Biomass Producers Co-Operative%2C Inc.":MAILTO:info@ontariobiomass.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220310T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220310T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T060013
CREATED:20220214T210652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T145843Z
UID:37559-1646940600-1646944200@onforagenetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Profitable Pastures - Webinar Series - 3
DESCRIPTION:March 10\, 2022\, 7:30 pm EST – Grazing Ruminants- The original soil builders. Lessons learned from my Nuffield Scholarship – Ryan Boyd \n\n\n\nCEU Area – Professional Development – 1 credit \n\n\n\nRyan will detail insights gained from visiting with farmers and ranchers across the globe researching grazing systems as part of his Nuffield Scholarship and a lifetime of grazing on his own farm.  New ideas about how to effectively manage pastures to maximize stocking rate\, soil carbon sequestration\, and overall profitability will be shared including the technique of ultra-high stock density grazing.
URL:https://onforagenetwork.ca/event/profitable-pastures-4/
ORGANIZER;CN="Ontario Forage Council":MAILTO:support@ontarioforagecouncil.com
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