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Profitable Pastures March 8 to 10, 2022 at 8:30pm
March 8, 2022, 7:30 pm EST - Planned Grazing – Making the Cows work for you - Pam Iwanchysko
March 9, 2022, 7:30 pm EST - 2022 Mapleseed Pasture Award Recipient TBA
March 10, 2022, 7:30 pm EST - Grazing Ruminants- The original soil builders. Lessons learned from my Nuffield Scholarship - Ryan Boyd
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Veterinary Services Committee Annual General Meeting March 17, 2022 at 8:00pm
The Vet Services Committee AGM will be held on March 17, 2022 at 8:00 pm at the Rosslyn Community Centre (second floor). For more information, contact Carol Maki, Secretary-Treasurer, 625-0030. |
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In-Person Environmental Farm Plan March 10 & March 24, 2022
There will be an in-person Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) workshop in March. Day 1 will be March 10 and Day 2 will be March 24. EFP is required for applying to programs such as the Species at Risk Farm Incentive Program and several project categories under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
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Manure Mondays March, 2022
Manure Mondays, presented by OMAFRA, is a weekly educational series featuring highly regarded experts in the field of nutrient management.
March 7, 2022, 2:00 pm - Handling and Transporting Manure Safely
March 14, 2022, 2:00 pm - Manure Additives
March 21, 2022, 2:00 pm - Maximizing Manure Nutrient Utilization Every week, our guests will offer their expertise in manure topics including 4R nutrient stewardship, drag hose systems, compaction, fertilizer costs, energy and more. Recordings of previous sessions are also available.
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Thunder Bay Community Pasture Annual General Meeting Monday, April 11th, 2022 at 8:00 pm
The Thunder Bay Community Pasture will hold their AGM on Monday, April 11 at 8:00pm at the Rural 60 Centre. The Rural 60 Centre is located at 5 Pineview Road in Kakabeka Falls off highway 11-17. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Northwestern Ontario Drought Assistance Initiative
The Northwestern Ontario Drought Assistance Initiative provides government support to farms sourcing water to help mitigate current and future drought conditions.
The application deadline has been extended from January 31, 2022 to March 18, 2022.
Eligible projects: - Water supply expansion/resilience planning • New wells for agricultural purposes • Well maintenance and deepening • Ponds or cisterns for storing water • Water delivery system (piping) to bring water from off farm source to the farm • Water treatment equipment for agricultural use
Funding: - 50% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $15,000 per recipient.
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Species at Risk Farm Incentive Program Important dates: - Applications will be accepted starting March 14, 2022, at 9:00 AM
- The program will close when the budget is fully allocated
- Eligible invoice dates: April 1 to December 15, 2022
- Claim deadline: December 15, 2022
Program highlights: - Funding levels:
- 45% Indirect Benefits
- 60% Direct Benefits - evaluated with Habitat Self Assessment Form
- 15% SAR Watch Bonus
- Up to a maximum of $20,000 in cost-share funding per farm business
- 13 supported Best Management Practices
- Tree Service Agreements for spring 2023 tree planting
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Cost-share Funding to Support Enhanced Biosecurity for African Swine Fever Preparedness
Through the Enhanced Biosecurity for African Swine Fever Preparedness Initiative under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the governments of Ontario and Canada are providing targeted support for enhanced biosecurity and emergency preparedness planning activities to reduce the likelihood of the introduction of African swine fever (ASF) into Ontario. This intake will assist producers, processors and other agri-businesses across Ontario's pork value chain by cost-sharing certain expenses related to biosecurity improvements and ASF prevention and preparedness activities.
Intake Timing
Completed applications forms will be accepted until March 21, 2022 or while funding remains available, whichever comes first.
Application Information
OMAFRA administers the Partnership cost-share funding for the Enhanced Biosecurity for African Swine Fever Preparedness Initiative. |
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The Livestock Veterinary Innovation Initiative
This initiative is a new, cost-share initiative that will increase the access options for veterinary care, especially in rural and northern Ontario, to better support animal health, the livestock agri-food sector and the strength of the province's food supply. Initiative guidelines and the application will be available soon. Applications will be accepted from February 15, 2022 to March 31, 2022.
Guidelines and application to come. |
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Rural Economic Development (RED) Program
Labour attraction and retention targeted intake
The program helps local communities to attract and retain workers, create new jobs and help support families and businesses affected by COVID-19. Municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, Indigenous communities, and local service boards can make applications for funding beginning February 7, 2022, until March 7, 2022.
This funding will support initiatives that address barriers to economic development and position rural communities for economic growth and job creation, such as: - Marketing and outreach campaigns to grow rural Ontario’s workforce.
- Connecting youth and apprentices to job opportunities and placements.
- Creating dedicated spaces such as innovation hubs and youth centres to develop partnerships and foster innovation.
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For up-to-date information on COVID-19 go to:
Farm Organizations Resources:
Other supports:
Both the Ontario and Canadian Governments have useful information for farmers and agribusiness owners about the Covid-19 pandemic. Please click the links below to find out more information: |
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