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Northern farming info hub fields win

speakeradmin — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 16:53:43 +0000

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – An online resource about agriculture and life in Northern Ontario for farmers considering relocation has caught the premier’s eye.The Northern Ontario Farm Innovation Alliance (NOFIA), headquartered in Temiskaming Shores, is one of five regional recipients of the 2016 Premier’s Award for

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GRAPE HARVEST

speakeradmin — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 17:15:50 +0000

Roger Denis, at right, harvested more than a bushel of grapes from a cutting received from Haileybury neighbour Michel Tetreault, left. It takes a few years for plant cuttings to reach the stage pictured above, said Coleman’s Larry Wiwchar. He began growing the grapes about 15 years ago and

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Fieldwork takes centre stage

speakeradmin — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 17:28:58 +0000

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – Pelting rain almost drowned out speakers at a supper session prior to recent crop tours in the Earlton area.But in true agricultural fashion, no one was complaining.“We’ll admit we need it,” said the Temiskaming Crops Coalition’s Dennis Jibb as the crowd

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Milking opportunities – Proposed study to look at Northern dairy processing

speakeradmin — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 18:01:07 +0000

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Can Northern Ontario process more of the milk it produces?The Northern Ontario Farm Innovation Alliance (NOFIA) thinks there may be opportunities for value-added production and job creation.It has issued a call for consultants to develop a strategic plan for what

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Beef herd expansion a priority for new BFO president

speakeradmin — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 18:40:07 +0000

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter THORNLOE – There’s potential for the beef industry to grow in the North and across the province, says the new president of the association representing Ontario’s beef producers.“I think we’ve got a good foundation,” said Matt Bowman, the Hilliard Township producer who was elected

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Stress reduction, in the field and the barn

speakeradmin — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 17:53:44 +0000

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Lowering stress levels when handling beef cattle pays off.That’s the approach taken by Curt Pate, a Montana-born rancher who has shared his techniques at workshops across Canada and the United States.“You want to get quality beef at the end,” said

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Stress reduction, bovine-style

speakeradmin — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 16:01:22 +0000

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff/Special) – When you have to move cattle, how can you minimize their stress?Curt Pate, a livestock handling expert based in the western U.S., is on a Northern Ontario tour offering workshops on low-stress cattle handling.He’ll hold a clinic in Temiskaming Shores next week.The

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Voice for Agriculture

speakeradmin — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 17:26:51 +0000

Thousands take part in annual farm showDiane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – Chicks and calves, goats and lambs, and thousands of two-legged visitors took in this year’s farm show in Earlton.The two-day Earlton Farm Show drew an estimated 3,000 visitors, which is up about 500 from last

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Spring get-together

speakeradmin — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 19:47:40 +0000

Farm show fielding trade and educationDiane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – After a cold, wet fall that left thousands of acres of crops in the field, Temiskaming farmers are looking forward to spring.The Earlton Farm Show is a bright spot on the calendar, said Norm Koch, president

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Livestock on road a risk: OPP

speakeradmin — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 18:01:44 +0000

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Keep livestock off the road.That’s the word from Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police, who say they’ve received several complaints about farm livestock at large.Police remind owners that it’s an offence under the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act for their animals – including cattle,

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