Upcoming Ag Events and Opportunities
Maple Syrup Production Field Course: Apply Now!
Farms at Work is accepting applications for the Maple Syrup Production Field Course! This year, the program is expected to be held in east central Ontario from late fall 2016 to May 2017. Each field day will focus on seasonally appropriate topics including maple bush management, production facilities & equipment, syrup production, value-added products and marketing strategies. For more information, please visit www.farmsatwork.ca/field-courses.
Best Practices for Harvesting and Cleaning Seed Workshop
On September 26th, join us for a workshop at Urban Harvest for the opportunity to learn seed-harvesting and cleaning techniques from Urban Harvest owner and experienced seed-saver, Collette Murphy, and Jill Bishop from Urban Tomato. Urban Harvest has been harvesting and selling seed for nearly 20 years and offers over 100 kinds of seed! For more information and to register visit www.kawarthaseedsaving.eventbrite.ca. or email info@farmsatwork.ca
Special Opportunity for Women Farmers! Advancing Women Conference EAST - Women in Ag Conference
Farms at Work is pleased to announce a unique opportunity that will provide the first 15 new and beginning female farmers operating for less than 5 years with a partial registration to the Advancing Women Conference on Tuesday October 4th. Included is lunch and the afternoon session for a registration price of $166.70 including HST. This afternoon program includes a 1.5 hour panel of five experienced women farmers - including four from Ontario. Use the registration farm found here and submit to Event Iris Meck at events@irismeck.com or call 403-686-8407.
For more information about the conference visit www.advancingwomenconference.ca/2016east/index.html
Local Food Month Peterborough - September 2016
The City and County of Peterborough is celebrating the second year of Local Food Month, organized by Farms at Work and Transition Town Peterborough! This year's festivities include more than 25 public tours and events of interest to the whole family, including a series of "Open Farm" tours for the public to get a peek behind the scenes of local farms. Visit www.localfoodmonthptbo.ca. Plan to attend at least one and participate in the Eat Local Challenge!
Ontario Agri-Food Venture Centre Tour
Ontario Agri-Food Venture Centre (OAFVC) supports fresh fruit and vegetable processing and value-adding opportunities to increase farm revenue. As of this fall, it also offers pelletizing, packaging and storage for hops!! The tour is free, and has been arranged by Farms at Work to coincide with the Local Food Conference in Belleville the previous day. All are welcome. To register, visit www.oafvc.ca/content/book-tour and fill out the "Book a Tour" form. Numbers are limited so register early.
Other Events & Opportunities
Food Charter Consultation
Farmers are invited to attend this community consultation for the development of a Food Charter for the City and County of Peterborough. For more information or to confirtm your attendance, contact Carolyn Doris at 705-743-1000 ext 251 or cdoris@peterboroughpublichealth.ca
Selling Food to Ontario: Register Now!
Join us at this FREE workshop to learn about: the basics of food regulations, market opportunities, food trends and labelling. Take advantage of a great opportunity to network one-on-one with local resource people. Lunch will be provided. Register before September 12 at grow-an-ontario-food-biz.eventbrite.ca. For further information, contact Jamey at JPCoughlin@peterboroughed.ca 705-743-0777 ext. 2123 or Brigid at bayotte@cavanmonaghan.net 705-932-9339
Gallagher Open House Nights : Sunderland Co-operative-Peterborough and Sunderland locations
Join the Co-op staff and a Gallagher rep for an evening of information and help regarding new and existing fencing plans, Gallagher products, and the Hydro One 'Save on Energy' grant for upgrading old water bowls to new energy efficient ones. For more info, contact numbers above.
Clean Farms Obsolete Pesticide/Medication Collection - Oakwood and Trenton
Do you have any unwanted agricultural pesticide or livestock/equine medications lying around? It is time to dispose of them safely and for free at the Sunderland Co-operative Oakwood Agricultural Centre. For more information, call 877-622-4460 or visit http://www.cleanfarms.ca/documents/ON_poster_OBS_2016.pdf
Woodlot Workshop - Peterborough Stewardship Council
Come out and explore the beautiful Dance Property through a guided walking tour. You will learn basic tree ID and invasive species ID that will help you manage your property. We will also be providing you with basic control measures should you find invasive species on your property. At the end of the tour we will put your tree planting skills to the test with a fun and interactive tree planting session on the property. For more information, email info@peterboroughcountystewardship.org
Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference 2016
This year's conference, organized by OMAFRA, will be exploring what we can do today to maintain and enhance the resilience of our local food systems through uncertain times ahead, as well as the strong role that local food can play in buffering these challenges. For more information, visit http://ontarioeast.ca/events/eastern-ontario-local-food-conference-2016