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Farm Facts and Furrows

By OMAFRA Ag Rep Brian Bell

Manitoulin Cattlemen’s Association/Soil and Crop Annual General Meeting

The AGM will be held at the Spring Bay Hall, 72 Highway 542, Spring Bay, Thursday, January 19, beginning at 11 am. For additional information please contact Marca Williamson at 705-859-2528.

 Ontario Pesticide Education Course and Exam Dates

Thursday, March 2 in Chelmsford (Azilda). Course at 9 am, separate exam at 3 pm. To register contact OPEP at
(800) 652-8573. The course will also be offered on Friday, March 3 in Little Current. Course at 9 am, separate exam at 3 pm. To register contact OPEP at (800) 652-8573. Additional details at: https://www.opep.ca/index.cfm/farmers1/courseexam-schedule-dates/  

 The Sustainable New Agri-Food Products and Productivity Program (SNAPP)

SNAPP will provide a grant up to $5,000 at 75 percent cost share to purchase equipment for eligible activities. Collaborations of three or more entities can be eligible for up to $15,000 at 75 percent cost share. Program goals include stimulating the development and expansion of the agriculture and food sector in Northern Ontario, addressing challenges specific to northern Ontario agri-food production and promoting value-added processing and innovative production and processing practices that increase scalability, profitability, and competitiveness. More information about SNAPP is available at www.rainalgoma.ca/snapp. Contact: Melissa Watson snapp@rainalgoma.ca  or 705-942-7927 x3135.

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