News

• Wardens seek ‘nine-figure’ broadband project - Heads of Eastern Ontario county government want broadband accessible by 95 per cent of region’s population.
• OFA frowns at being last
• Sweet meets
• Tory, McGuinty stump for votes
• Nutrient Management regulations must precede building permit applications
• Some syrup producers sugaring off their profits
• A chance to network with those on the ground floor of Holstein genomic research
• Big door prizes add to Farm Show excitement

Op / Ed

• What downturn?
• Bye Brian
• Praise The Lord

Farmers Week

• Timely topics at Dairy Days
• Raising beef in trying times
• Eco-Farm Day adds Friday to format - Annual event boasts new features
• Innovative feeds, management on Sheep Day agenda

AgriFocus

• Aggressive SD&G "buy local food" initiative looking for partners
• Organic growers offer winter courses

Construction

• Nutrient Management regulations must precede building permit applications
• Dairy seminars in March
• Take time to make expansion decisions lasting
• Modern tie-stall showcased on Hilltop
• Pact opens way for small energy providers
• Sun-North curtains : speed and efficiency in one tight, clean package
• Some syrup producers sugaring off their profits
• Conservation pioneer, Faromor well positioned for future
• Picard concentrates on dairy

AgriProfile

• Successful full-time debut

OMAFRA Update 1

• Cattle Genetics Decoded - A powerful new selection tool can predict a calves genetic potential in our herds shortly after it's born.
• ShortCut Corn Silage Works

OMAFRA Update 2

• Regional Information Coordinator in Kemptville
• Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Conference
• Maxville and Kemptville Dairy Days
• Business Management Conference – February 26th, 2009 – St. Isidore, Ontario
• Ontario Market Investment Fund (OMIF)

OMAFRA Update 3

• Stinky Nieghbours? What Happens When People Make Complaints
• Organization News - Events
• OMAFRA Information, Programs and ResourcesResource Kits: