Treatment-Free Beekeeping Workshop and Other Opportunities
Only two weeks until Treatment-Free Beekeeping with Michael Bush!
April 15th to 17th | Fleming College, Lindsay | Tickets: $10-$40 | Lunch optional
Central Ontario Beekeepers Association, in partnership with co-hosts Farms at Work and Fleming College, is pleased to host a weekend with Michael Bush, a well-known pioneer of the treatment-free method of beekeeping from Nebraska, USA.
Michael has travelled around the United States discussing his practical and effective methods for bee hive management. As the author of "The Practical Beekeeper: Beekeeping Naturally", Michael advocates for beekeeping without the use of treatments for pests and diseases. To read more on Michael Bush and his techniques, please visit his website: www.bushfarms.com/bees.htm.
Join us at this 3-day workshop to hear about topics including:
- A Year in a Treatment-free Apiary
- Four Simple Steps to Healthier Bees
- Queen Rearing and the “Whole Bee” Concept
The workshop format is geared towards all experience levels—from new beekeepers to those with decades of experience.
Register at treatmentfreebeekeeping.eventbrite.ca to hear about these exciting topics and meet with other beekeepers in the area! For more information on the agenda, please visit www.centralontariobeekeepers.ca.
Find Farmland on the Farms at Work website
Farms at Work's Find Farmland forum is a great place to post or search for available farmland in east central Ontario. As of right now, there are 15 farmland listings on the forum! Click here to check out what's available or contact us for more information (info@farmsatwork.ca | 705-743-7671).
You can also click here to visit our Find Farm Work forum to post or search work opportunities in the area.
Other News and Opportunities
Introduction to Beverage Farming
April 2 | 9:30AM - 3:30PM | Best Western, Cobourg | FREE
For more information and to register, please visit www.beveragefarming.ca
Peterborough Pollinators - A Discovery Dialogue
Join Peterborough Pollinators for a participatory process in which you will connect with your intentions and the community possibilities for Peterborough Pollinators as we discover and design the next steps in shaping this project. Special guest: Susan Chan.
April 2 | 9:00AM - 1:00 PM | $40
Click here for more information and to register.
Next Generation Technologies with Longer-term Benefits for Canada
Know someone with a great idea? Funding is available from Sustainable Development Technology Canada for technology solutions, including those in the following categories:
- Biofuels and Biorefineries
- Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
- Biodiversity Protection and Enhancement
Visit sdtc.ca for more information. Deadline for applications is April 13, 2016.
Applications Open for Summer Company Program
Ontario is now accepting applications for the Summer Company program, which helps youth start their own business and gain the skills they need to succeed. Summer Company offers mentorship, training and awards of up to $3,000 to students aged 15 to 29.
If you or someone you know is interested in starting a small agri-food business this summer, consider this unique opportunity! Students can apply online until May 6th. Click here to apply.
OFA and Hydro One Address On-Farm Electricity Issues
A new province-wide Farm Rapid Response Team service is expected to be in place by Summer 2016 to deal with on farm electricity issues. Further details about how to contact the new service team will be made available on ofa.on.ca.