Peterborough County Agri-Notes
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Peterborough County Agri-Notes
Peterborough County Agri-Notes ...connecting our agricultural community September Peterborough County Agri-Notes Calendar of Upcoming Events September 2014 Tues. Sept. 23rd Calendar of Events ... 1 Peterborough County Federation of Agriculture ... 2 Inside This Issue Farm Family Nominations due details page 3 Thurs. Sept. 25th Cattlemen’s Producer Information Night details page 11 Sat. Sept. 27th Ptbo County Plowing Match – 96th Annual Cavan Monaghan Township At the Farms of Earl McLeod & Karl Gillis 1232 & 1187 County Rd. 10 Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario Tues. Sept. 30th Cattlemen’s Bursary Due details page 7-10 Peterborough Economic Development … Wed. Oct. 1st Yearlings & Calves (vaccinated cattle only) details on page 8 & 10 Sat. Nov. 1st Wed. Nov. 5th Fri. Nov. 21st Peterborough Cattlemen’s Association ....7 …11 Peterborough Soil & Crop ... 11 Peterborough Stewardship …12 Editor: Karen Jopling Peterboroughcounty.agrinotes@gmail.com Pollinator Day details page 12 Advisory Board: Guaranteed Certified Vaccinated Calf sale details on page 3 PCFA Annual Awards Banquet detail on page 2 Andy Elmhurst, Vice Chair Peterborough County Stewardship Council 705.696.3515 Andy.elmhurst@bell.net Karen Jopling, Editor County of Peterborough Lang Pioneer Village 705.295.6694 ext. 26 kjopling@county.peterborough.on.ca Newsletter Deadlines: Deadline for submissions is the first Friday in March and the last Friday in May, August and November each year. December Issue: Friday, November 28, 2014 March Issue: Friday, February 27, 2015 Advertising rates Agricultural businesses or organizations serving Peterborough and area may place an advertisement in this newsletter, at the following rates: Business card: $25 Quarter page: $40 Glen Darling, Chair Peterborough Cattlemen 705.760.9696 Half page: $75 Full page: $130 Julia Hoftyzer, Treasurer/ Mail Coordinator 705-696-3450 hoftyzerfj@nexicom.net Ralph Cooke Peterborough County Federation of Agriculture 705-295-6568 cookefamily@nexicom.net Frank Hoftyzer, Secretary Peterborough County Soil & Crop 705-696-3450 hoftyzerfj@nexicom.net All advertisements must be submitted by the posted deadline and meet the Editor’s format requirements. Contact the Editor in advance for further information. Peterborough County Agri-notes is a joint publication of the organizations represented on the Advisory Board. Material submitted for this publication by the supporting organizations is clearly labeled, and is believed to be accurate and factual. Actions taken based on this information is solely the responsibility of the user. Questions should be directed to the appropriate organization. If you have received more than one copy of this newsletter, please share it with a friend. The Advisory Board of the Peterborough County Agri-Notes approved a new digital format of the publication. A PDF version can be found at www.ruralpeterborough.com. If you have a website and would like to add this electronic version, please contact one of the board members. Peterborough County Agri-Notes September 2014 page 1 Peterborough County Federation Peterborough County Federation of Agriculture - Keeping In Touch President’s Report by Brian Haass It's been quite a summer or lack thereof. We hate to complain about to much moisture but some hot dry weather would be a welcome sight for sure. It has been challenging to say the least, but as farmers, and stewards of the land, this is something we are used to…unpredictable weather, it’s amazing how adaptable we truly are! The BBQ was a wonderful success fantastic weather great crowd, great musical entertainment by Stockdale Central. Lunch was awesome, thanks to Hayden Taylor & company. Thanks to Rachel & Ralph and team for organizing and making it a great success. I also want to extend appreciation to Dave & Shelley Nelson and family our host for the BBQ, you have a beautiful spot and were the most gracious hosts. Thanks also to our elected officials for making it out, we appreciate your support of agriculture in Peterborough County and will work closely with you to make sure it is always top of mind moving forward. As we continue to celebrate our 75th Anniversary, we have a Picture that we would like ALL PCFA past and present members to sign, it is currently at Lang Pioneer Village Museum, please pop in during their business hours 705.295.6694 ext 26 and ask for Karen to make arrangements to sign. We will also have it at our annual banquet. Our intention is that this picture of our logo with matting signed by all our directors will hang in the Agriculture Hall of Fame. We continue to work with the County of Peterborough and Lang Pioneer Village Museum to build a new Agricultural barn on the site. This barn will display historical agricultural artifacts of the 19th century rural Peterborough and will be interpreted by staff. The goal is to have this barn up and in operation by 2017 which is Canada’s sesquicentennial anniversary and Lang’s 50th anniversary. This is the building that will be home to our Agricultural Hall of Fame. ** Annual Banquet ** Peterborough County Agricultural Wall of Fame Date: Friday, November 21st Nomination Process Join us as we celebrate the 2014 Farm Family of the Year and our 75th Anniversary. Please save the date on your calendar! Location: The Holiday Inn, Peterborough. Individuals or groups can submit applications for nominees Applications should include a brief description of achievements, leadership role and contributions to the agricultural industry Nominees must reside or have resided in Peterborough County Nominees or their family must give their consent prior to the nomination The nominator will be responsible for a $100 fee to offset the cost of the recognition, if a nominee is selected Recipients and nominators will be notified by July 1st with induction ceremony taking place at a later date. The purpose of the Peterborough County Agriculture Wall of Fame is to recognize those who have made an outstanding contribution to the agricultural industry. For more information, please contact Wayne Warner – 705.696.2354 Or Getha Sherry – 705.745.9748 Peterborough County Agri-Notes September 2014 page 2 Peterborough County Federation of Agriculture - Keeping In Touch 2014 Farm Family of the Year in Peterborough County We are excited to announce that The Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce is once again a contributing partner in this acknowledgement of pride, sponsoring the Farm Family of the Year Award in Peterborough County. This award recognizes a farm family that has demonstrated good farming practices, an interest in the farming community, and interest and participation by the family in its operation. We are contacting organizations & individuals to submit a nomination of farm families whom you feel would be worthy of consideration for this award. Self-nomination is an option too! A timeline and the questionnaire are below for nominees to complete. Please note that where more than one family is involved in the farming operation, the nomination should include all families. Please notify the families of your nomination and direct them to http://www.ofa.on.ca/about/county-federation-sites/peterborough.aspx To download the questionnaire and submit to Karen (see mailing info below). Those families completing the questionnaire will then be judged on the content they provide by a panel of three individuals. The winner will be selected and announced at our Annual banquet. Presentations to the winner will be made at the Peterborough County Federation of Agriculture’s annual awards banquet in the fall, Friday, November 21, 2014. Your submission of nominations & self-nominations should be forwarded by: Wednesday, September 23rd to: Karen Jopling 2484 Jopling Rd Lakefield, ON K0L 2H0 or email pcfagriculture@gmail.com Timeline for Farm Family Program Task Date Nominations & Self nominations and questionnaire due to PCFA secretary Tuesday, September 23, 2014 Judges to review nominations Mid October to early November Announcement of Wining Farm Family Friday, November 21, 2014 at Annual Banquet at the Holiday Inn The Peterborough County Federation of Agriculture and The Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce appreciates the continued interest and support of your organization in this program. Yours sincerely, Paul Steven Paul Glenn & Steven Brackenridge, Directors The Peterborough County Federation of Agriculture & The Peterborough Chamber of Commerce Peterborough County Agri-Notes September 2014 page 3 Peterborough County Federation of Agriculture - Keeping In Touch 2014 FARM FAMILY OF THE YEAR – PETERBOROUGH COUNTY QUESTIONNAIRE Name:________________________________ Phone #:_____________________ Address:________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Lot & Conncession (Main Farm Only) ________________ Township: ______________________ Total Acres Owned and Rented: ____________________ Approximate number of years of farming:_______________ Nature and extent of operation: (beef, Dairy, Cash-Crop, etc.) (Farm Production, BCA, rate of Grain, Bushels per acre) _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ Participation in farm organizations (4H, commodities, etc.): ___________________________________________________________________________ __________________ _________________________________________________________ __________________ _________________________________________________________ __________________ _________________________________________________________ Official/Executive positions in above organizations: ___________________________________________________________________________ __________________ _________________________________________________________ __________________ _________________________________________________________ Participation in local, municipal and/or county organizations: ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Successes/Awards received: ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ * Please submit this and any further documentation to pcfagriculture@gmail.com (or the address above) PLEASE NOTE: The nominee(s) will be judged on the information contained within this nomination. The Chamber staff or PCFA subcommittee will not request additional information to support the nomination, but do reserve the right to contact the nominee to verify facts. Peterborough County Agri-Notes September 2014 page 4 Peterborough County Federation of Agriculture - Keeping In Touch Policy Advisory Committee John Fallis The most recent meeting of the PAC was held August 21st in Toronto. Under the Issues Update portion of the meeting, the ongoing issues included: the Ontario Not-forProfit Corporations Act, the proposed Ontario Pension Plan, and Provincial support for Rural Infrastructure. The Board has well defined goals and continues to work with the Provincial Government toward workable solutions. The algae bloom in Lake Erie that resulted in contaminated water intakes for cities was discussed. This will put agricultural practices under closer scrutiny even though they are not the only source of dissolved reactive phosphorous. Some background documents are: A Balanced Diet for Lake Erie Reducing Phosphorus Loadings and Harmful Algal Blooms at: http://www.ijc.org/files/publications/2014%20IJC%20LEEP%20REPORT.pdf CLEAN, NOT GREEN: Tackling Algal Blooms in the Great Lakes at: http://environmentaldefence.ca/reports/clean-not-green-tackling-algal-blooms-in-great-lakes The OFA has prepared a draft response however the final version has not been released. An Ontario Court of Appeals decision has provided clarification about farm use of ATVs. For the OFA Factsheet see: http://www.ofa.on.ca/issues/fact-sheet/Farm-ATV-ORV-Use If space allows, here is the hard copy: Farm ATV/ORV Use (2014) A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision has reaffirmed that ATVs are not self-propelled implements of husbandry, even when used by a farmer for agricultural purposes. Off-road vehicle (ORV) describes a range of vehicle configurations designed for off-road use, including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), utility vehicles, off-road motorcycles, dune buggies and amphibious vehicles. By manufacturers’ agreement, an ATV is an off-road vehicle that; o o o o has 4 wheels; where the tires are in direct contact with the ground, is steered by handlebars, has a seat designed to be straddled by the driver, and is designed to carry the driver only; no passengers. A John Deere Gator, Kawasaki Mule, Kubota RTV, etc. is a utility vehicle; not an ATV. ATV/ORVuse is governed by the Off-Road Vehicles Act (ORVA) and section 191.8 of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA). In general, ATVs and ORVs cannot be driven on a public road. The key exceptions are found in section 2 of the ORVA; farmersdriving an off-road vehicle on the traveled portion of most roads for “agricultural purposes”, and licensed trappers driving an off-road vehicle on the traveled portion of most roads for “trapping purposes”. Peterborough County Agri-Notes September 2014 page 5 Peterborough County Federation of Agriculture - Keeping In Touch Policy Advisory Committee Con’t by John Fallis Farmers can drive their ATV/ORV on the road, for “agricultural purposes”. Farmers, operating an ATV/ORV on the road, for agricultural purposes must ensure that all of the following requirements are met; 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. the ATV/ORV is insured under an auto policy(see note below); the driver must carry proof of insurance [ORVA, section 15], the driver is licensed (minimum G2/M2); the driver must carry their Driver’s License [ORVA, section 2], the ATV/ORV is registered, i.e. it has an ORV plate [ORVA, section 3], the driver must wear an approved helmet [ORVA, section 19], and a Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign must be on the rear of the vehicle, or on the rear of any towed implement or trailer [ORVA, section 2]. NOTE: Insuring your ORV/ATV under an auto policy, as required by law, provides automatic accident benefits. Farmers with seasonal or full-time employees who operate an ATV/ORV in the course of their farm duties, need to ensure they are in full compliance with all of the five Off-Road Vehicles Act provisions noted above. Section 191.8 of the HTA permits recreational ATV use only on listed provincial highways. Municipalities can allow ATV use on their roads by by-law. Nevertheless, farmers can drive an ATV/ORV on the road, for “agricultural purposes”, even if the road is not on the provincial list, or included under a municipal by-law, provided that the 5 requirements noted above are followed. Farm tractors, self-propelled implements of husbandry (e.g. combines, self-propelled sprayers), golf carts, off-road motorcycles, road building machines and amphibious vehicles with 6 or more wheels are not off-road vehicles. For further information, contact your local OFA Member Service Representative or OFA’s Guelph office. Issued July 2014 Our guest speaker was the Vice Chair of the Rural Ontario Municipalities Association, Chris White. He spoke of common goals for ROMA and the OFA and the importance of working together. Infrastructure, particularly as it relates to the expansion of natural gas into rural municipalities, was one focus. Working with organizations such as ROMA with similar interests should be a great benefit to us. The afternoon session focussed on: 1) The 2014 Municipal Election Kit. It provides suggestions on topics for discussion with candidates to explain what is important to the agricultural community in our area. To obtain your copy go to the OFA Members’ Page. 2) The Cost of Community Services case study completed for Bayham, Ontario. This document should stimulate discussion about strategies for negotiating what services should be provided from property taxes in rural communities vs. from HST or Income Tax. It provides information on the impacts of various types of development. I hope that the author, Ben Le Fort, can deliver a presentation in Peterborough County. 3) A short presentation updating the Committee on the new Cabinet Ministers and Critics. It was a very informative meeting. For more information, contact: Chair, Brian Haas; Policy Advisory Councillor, John Fallis; Secretary, Karen Jopling; any Peterborough County Board member or Service Representative, Brian Hancock. brian.hancock@ofa.on.ca Peterborough County Agri-Notes September 2014 page 6 Peterborough County Cattlemen’s Association President’s Report by Garnet Toms I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Walsh Family for hosting our 33rd annual BBQ. I would also like to thank all our sponsors and all the volunteers that made this day such a success. We are proud of all the 4-H participants who showed their animals at the BBQ. Peterborough County Cattlemen's entered a float in the Canada Day Parade and we were proud to take The Best Salute to Canada Award Plaque. A special thanks to the VanTol family for putting the cow and calf on the float and all those who participated in the Canada Day Parade. 4-H Beef Club Report by Dave Cavanagh It has been a busy summer for Beef members in the Peterborough Area. Northfest which is our local fitting and showmanship clinic was held again this year on July 25th at Lakefield Fair. Thank you to the Cattlemen for your continued support. The Peterborough Ex had 47 4H youth compete this year. That is a great turnout, not just from our youth but several neighboring counties as well. Beef Sense was held at Trent University for youth from across the province and thanks to several of our County Cattlemen, some very enlightening farm tours were provided. Our County Achievement Day was held on August 18th at the Norwood Fairgrounds and you can see our “Parade of Champions” on our Facebook and Twitter accounts. Again this year we will be providing Bursary opportunities to local 4-H members heading off to further their education. Please contact either Laura Robson or Dave Cavanagh for details and an application form. The deadline is September 30th. Your 4-H Beef Clubs and Leaders Ennismore Beef Dave or Fran Cavanagh 705-740-5212 Danielle Sullivan705-872-2173 Peterborough North Beef Cindy Leahy 705-657-1976 Peterborough South Beef Juanita Elmhirst 705-295-2708 Peter Doris 705-295-2755 Advisory Council Report by Garnet Toms Our summer council meeting was held in New Liskeard On. We had an update on Government Relations, check-off increase could take place as early as this fall, cow herd expansion was discussed, county issues were tabled and I suggested that BFO needs to do research on why we have so few cow/calf producers in risk management. After the meetings we toured the New Liskeard Ag Research Station which I found quite interesting. Social Media Report By Dave Cavanagh Peterborough Cattlemen are now very active in both the Facebook and Twitter worlds. You can follow us on Facebook at “Peterborough County Cattlemen’s Association” and on Twitter at Peterboro Cattlemen @PtboCattlemen. We are trying to promote a variety of articles, local interest topics, and businesses that promote local beef. These are 2 great places to keep up to date on the current happenings in the local beef industry. Follow us on both and you can grow with us as we attempt to promote local beef. Peterborough County Agri-Notes September 2014 page 7 Peterborough County Cattlemen’s Association Stocker Sales by Wayne Telford October 1 -Yearlings and Calves (vaccinated cattle only) November 5 – Guaranteed Certified Vaccinated Calf Sale (see requirements below) and video sale. Any questions please contact Wayne Telford. November 19 – Calf and Yearling Sale (vaccinated only) Peterborough – Victoria County Cattleman’s Annual All Vaccinated Fall Calf Sale Wednesday, November 5th, 2014 at 11:00 am at the Kawartha Lakes Community Sale Barn (Woodville) IMPORTANT NOTICE TO BUYERS AND SELLERS – SALE REQUIREMENTS Consigning – to Wayne Telford, David Fell or any other sale committee member by October 1st, applications forms may be picked up at the Woodville Sale Barn on Wednesday, October 3rd (Yearling Sale). Calves will not be accepted without completed application form, proof of vaccine purchase, signed info-link cards, and a CCIA bar coded ear tag and all calves must meet the following: Entry Requirements: Castration – All male entries must be castrated by October 1st, 2014 and properly healed by sale date. After September 1st, 2014 only surgical or knife to remove the testicle is eligible. It is strongly suggested that producers adopt the practice of castrating calves before three months of age. Please check all steers while processing in the fall. Dehorned – It is preferred that all calves be properly dehorned by no later than October 1st, 2014 and properly healed by sale date. It is strongly recommended that calves be dehorned at birth or shortly thereafter by method of paste or electric dehorners. Any animals not properly dehorned will be sent home or sold at the end of the sale. Vaccinations – Killed Vaccination: all calves must be vaccinated in the neck area by September 30th, 2014 and have their booster shot no later than October 14, 2014 with a 4-way vaccine (IBR, P13, BVD, BRSV) plus HS. It is very important that when using a killed vaccine, the booster shot be given 2-4 weeks after the 1st shot. Consult your herd veterinarian for proper vaccination schedule: Live Vaccination: all calves must be vaccinated in the neck area by October 14th, 2014 with one shot of a live 4-way vaccine plus a shot of HS. Other Vaccinations: a Pasteur Ella Haemolytica vaccine (e.g. Presponse or One-shot) must also be given to all calves, done with killed or live vaccine. In summary, 3 injections have to be given to calves done with live vaccine (Two if using Pyramid 5 and Presponse and HS). A photocopy of receipt of vaccine purchase is required along with signed info-link cards (one info-link card per lot). Ear Tags – All sale entries must be tagged with CCIA radio frequency identification (RFID tags) before arrival at the sale barn. Tags will serve to promote quality calves and also as a trace-back mechanism. The complete digit barcode number must be recorded on the consignment form-lowest to highest. Minimum Consignment Number – The minimum entry number is three (3). To improve flow of sale only 1 single per 10 head (buyer’s request). 900 Head – Up to 900 head only will be accepted. Consign your calves early by contacting any sale committee members. Commission - $15.00 plus $2.00 yardage No Dealer Cattle will be accepted. SALE COMMITTEE Peterborough: Wayne Telford 292-9531 Mike Sullivan 652-6009 Paul Murray 292-7478 Jack Holland 742-6831 Laura Robson 932-3216 Glen Darling 760-9696 Peterborough County Agri-Notes Victoria: Dave Fell 887-5670 Terry Lauden 374-4848 September 2014 page 8 Peterborough County Cattlemen’s Association Special Events by Mike Telford I would like to give out a BIG THANK YOU to all of our sponsors who donated to our 33rd annual BBQ. With all your generous donations we were able to raise over $8000.00 from our successful and generous bidders. All proceeds are being donated to Team 55 “Lets Tackle Suicide Awareness” and Otonabee South Monaghan Firefighters equipment fund. So a special thanks to the following sponsors: Wine Collection Lakefield Foodland Chemong Home Hardware Chemong Bulk Foods Trinkets & Treasures Leahy Electrical Services Canadian Tire Chemong Rd Callaghan Farm Supply Todd Equipment Alf Curtis Home Improvements Kal Tire Starfra Feed Services Lakefield Rental Sullivan’s General Store Rickart’s Darling Insurance Winslow Gerolamy Paul Sweeting Trucking Davids Tea Longley Harley Davidson Marks Finer Diner Cycle Salvage Mr. Lube Peter Edwards K-Mag Lakefield IDA Pharmacy Total Sports Wear Angevare Mazda Saugeen Shafts McLeods Eco Water Porch & Pint Marty Moos Smokey Joes Dairy Queen Robson Acres Kawartha Vet Services E.G. Gray Transportation Peterborough Lakers Kevin Barker Auctions Arnott Farm Equipment Kawartha Battery Ennismore Foodland CAA Wildfire Golf Course Brittany & Bros Wild Wing & White House Thirsty Loon Forage Specialties – Grant Bennett Quarry Golf Club Glenn Windrem Trucking Bob Mark New Holland Ernest Boyles & Sons Three Roads Farms Ltd. Dieter & Darcy No Frills Hub International Bowles Valu-Mart Gateway Water World Jesse’s Tap & Grill Carousel Restaurant KLC Community Sales Barn Molsons Mark McCabe Tractor Sales Green Tractor Omemee Campbellford Bob Mark New Holland Darren Rogers Todd Equipment Sunderland Co-op/Gallagher Independent Grocer Pet Supply Warehouse Kawartha Lakes Agri Services Canadian Tire – Lansdowne Sterling Pools Apple Auto Glass Action Car/Truck Accessories Lakefield Auto Parts Andy Calder Excavating Chemong Bulk Foods Flowers By Kay Basket Express Ennismore Pharmacy Remedy’s RX Shoppers Drug Mart –Lansdowne Peterborough Farm & Industrial Service Bridgenorth Guardian Pharmacy Hemming Lawn & Garden Kawartha TV & Stereo Pickseed – Don Burgomaster Don Young - CDR Fine Details Holiday Inn Parkway car care Bridgenorth Sports & Marine Nelson Western Wear Avon Lady McClosky Cavan Agri Services Bridgenorth Home Hardware Lansdowne Sobeys Peterborough Vets Laurelle’s Bercs Steak House Del Mastro Auto Spa Rova’s Garden Style Upper Canada Fuels Baxter Creek Fandango Robert Young Construction Trailer Plus Carolyn Cisco Pottery R & J Machine BW Forest Douro Knights of Columbus Paul Mac’s Pets Brookdale IDA McKnights Pickseed Barb Jinkerson Tragically Hip Designs Peterborough Battery Morton Seed Sales MC Hydraulic Grand Valley Fortifiers Rexall Pharmacy Chemong Salon Sorella Whelan’s Flooring Lakefield Stuff Store The Chocolate Rabbit Black Diamond Golf Course Napa Auto Parts Bellemere Winds Golf Course Village Inn Kings Welding Supply I am already looking forward to next year’s BBQ. Anyone interested in hosting 2015 BBQ please contact me. Thanks to everyone once again! Peterborough County Agri-Notes September 2014 page 9 Peterborough-Victoria County Cattlemen’s Association CONSIGNMENT FORM Peterborough – Victoria Cattlemen’s Annual Certified Vaccinated Fall Calf Sale Wednesday November 5th, 2014 at 11:00 am at the Kawartha Lakes Community Sale Barn(Woodville) Name: _________________________ Phone: ______________________ Address: ______________________________________________________ Postal Code: ____________________ Trucker: ______________________ CONSIGNMENT Breed or # of Steers # of Approx. Weight Description Heifers CATTLE INFORMATION Tag #’s ______________ Age Verified Yes / No Is your cow herd on a vaccinated program? Yes / No Number of years on a vaccinated program: __________ Vaccine Type: Killed / Live Dehorning Date: Method of Dehorning: Castration Date: Method of Castration: Vaccination: Product Name: (Attach invoice or photocopy) Date of 1st Injection: Date of 2nd Injection: Other Vaccinations:( i.e. Blackleg or Presponse) Date: Other Treatments: (i.e. Parasite Control) Date: Grain: Hay: Weaning Date (if calves): Other Comments: I understand that my consignment meets the rules and regulations of this sale. If one or more of my animals fail to meet those requirements as discovered after delivery to the sale barn, I further understand that the sale committee has the right to reject my entire consignment from selling in the sale. If it is discovered after my animals are sold that they prove to be not castrated (as verified by a third party veterinarian), I will pay the cost of having a veterinarian properly castrate the animal(s). We as a committee know longer guarantee dehorning. ____________________________________ Signature of Owner of Consignment ______________________ Date Please send the following with cattle to the sale: 1. Completed Form 2. Copy of Vaccination Invoice 3. Signed info-link cards NOTE: Cattle will not be sold without completed paperwork. Peterborough County Agri-Notes September 2014 page 10 Peterborough County Cattlemen’s Association Peterborough County Soil and Crop Association Report Peterborough County Soil & Crop by Jim Buck More than twenty five 4-H field crop members and several soil and crop members enjoyed a very educational and quite interesting bus tour on Wednesday August 13. The host farms gave us a tour of their operations and were very impressed by the interest shown by everyone on the tour. The majority of the group got a first-hand look at Kale and were treated with chips and given a plant to take home. During our lunch break at Laver Farms we were treated to fresh corn on the cob. Bus tours such as this gives everyone an opportunity to see various crops and the trials and benefits associated with different farming operations. The results of the Forage Master’s Competition are unknown at press time. Director Derrick Weiher who organized the competition expects the results soon in a very close competition. For more information on this give Derrick (1-613-242-7270) a call. Peterborough County Agri-Notes Following this year’s abundant supply of hay and such a shortage of straw this could be a good year to plant fall wheat. A good burn down of round-up to eliminate the previous crop and any weed problem is very essential before planting. After a cool and rainy August all corn and soybean growers are wishing for a warm and dry September to mature the crops. For those farmers who did not participate in the East Central H-3 project (soil sampling and testing) this fall is an excellent time to take samples for next year’s cropping season. Good luck during the remaining harvest season September 2014 page 11 Peterborough County Stewardship Council “Helping people manage their land and natural resources wisely…for current and future generations” 2014 Funding Available Now! If you have an on-farm project in mind for this fall, now is the time to call the Kawartha Farm Stewardship Collaborative. Funding must be used this year, and may be increased by funding available through the local Stewardship Council. Commonly funded projects include: . Fencing livestock out of water and woodlots Alternate watering systems e.g. solar Well upgrades Stream crossings Plantings e.g. shelterbelts, pollinator habitat Wetland restorations Call Jay Adam 705-743-7671 or email jay@farmsatwork.ca Pollinator Day in Peterborough County When: Saturday November 1, 2014 | 9:00am – 4:00pm Where: Douro Community Centre | 2893 Hwy 28, Peterborough, ON Cost: $30 (Includes lunch, a copy of A Landowner’s Guide to Conserving Native Pollinators in Ontario, and a nest for cavity-dwelling bees) Come celebrate the wonderful world of native bees! Thanks to the generous support of the Peterborough Foundation, Farms at Work is pleased to present a day-long workshop on pollination and beneficial insects in Peterborough County! On Saturday November 1, 2014, pollination biologist Susan Chan, will present a full day workshop designed for farmers, landowners and concerned citizens. Susan will outline the fundamentals of pollination, as well as habitat requirements for pollinators and beneficial insects. Case studies will be presented, and strategies for mitigating threats to pollinators will be proposed. Susan has been invited to give presentations to thousands of people across Ontario, and her extensive research is inspiring farmers and landowners to implement pollinator conservation plans on their own properties. Participants will each receive a copy of Farms at Work’s A Landowner’s Guide to Conserving Native Pollinators in Ontario, and will build a nest for cavity-dwelling bees to take home for use on their own properties. There will also be ample time to interact with exhibitors, stewardship organizations and businesses that provide pollinator-friendly plant material and services to landowners. If you are interested in becoming an exhibitor, please let us know! Spots will fill up quickly for this exciting workshop, so make sure to get your tickets early! To reserve your seat online, go to: www.pollinatordayptbo.eventbrite.ca. For more information, contact: jay@farmsatwork.ca | (705) 743-7671. To contact the Council: contact Chairman Chris Lincoln 705-778-7393 chris@feckitfarm.ca Visit Peterborough County Stewardship Council`s New Website: www.peterboroughcountystewardship.org Peterborough County Agri-Notes September 2014 page 12