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Thursday, March 12, 2015

Maple Syrup Magic Arrives at Local Farms! Share Your Maple Syrup Recipes!

Call for Maple Syrup Recipes! How Do You Enjoy Your Springtime Treat?

Puddleduck Farms Pontypool posted pictures of their sugar shack yesterday showing maple syrup production is underway. How do you enjoy your maple syrup? We've collected a few Maple Syrup recipes from around the internet to share with you here, but we'd really like to hear our reader's favourite ways to enjoy maple syrup!

Greenshire Eco Farms Seeks Entrepreneurs !

Greenshire Eco Farms Offers Unique Business Opportunities!

Greenshire Eco Farms is offering a variety of opportunities for self-starters interested in starting 'green" businesses. Here is the the latest press release from Greenshire Eco Farms.

Greenshire EcoFarms Seeks Green Entrepreneurs !

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from Donna Salich

More #Ontario #Farm Funding Announced! SARFIP

Farmland Improvements Benefitting Species at Risk

Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) recently announced that the Species at Risk Farm Incentive Program (SARFIP) is back for 2014 with renewed support from Environment Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and forestry. What does this mean for you?

Pork Prices Increasing!

Increased Soybean Costs Increase Pork Production Prices!

While pork has been an economical meat for many in recent years,however an increase in soybean costs may soon be reflected in pork prices,as well.
John Bancroft,OMAFRA sent outh the following explanation in the daily Marketview eNews.:

In a grower-finisher ration for pigs for each $10 change in the soybean meal price it changes the feed cost per pig approximately 50 cents depending on the level of ingredients. Since the end of March, soybean meal has gone from $450/tonne to $650/tonne which means the cost to grow and finish a pig has increased $10 per pig from soybean meal alone. The Graph below Compares weekly average soybean meal prices in 2012 (red bar) to 2011 (blue bar) and the 5 year average (black line).

About OMAFRA Marketview: OMAFRA Marketview Written by John Bancroft, Market Strategies Program Lead,Ontario Ministry of Agriculture,Food and Rural Affairs is published view email daily.Disclaimer: This commentary is provided for information only and is not intended as advice.

Friday, March 23, 2012

Ontario Farmland Survey!

Ontario Farmland Trust Wants Your Opinion!

Ontario Farmland Trust invites you to participate in their survey:

What is your awareness of farmland loss and farmland preservation in your community?
How should land be protected? Let them know your thoughts!

Your feedback will help improve the Farmland Trust's education and outreach activities, and help them understand the level of interest in farmland protection across the province.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to present new ideas and shape future research, education, policy and programs that protect farmland and the business of farming in Ontario.

The survey is entirely confidential, and only takes 10 minutes to complete. Please share this article, and the survey link with all your friends, neighbours and professional contacts.