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Reminder: Applications are open for our 2023 Innovation Award - Deadline to apply is December 15th, 2023
This annual Award will recognize local farmers who have displayed ingenuity in trying something innovative and successfully achieving positive results on-farm.
The innovation could relate to a wide range of goals such as time-saving, reducing inputs or improving soil health. To read about the winners of the inaugural 2022 Award, click here: https://ptboagnews.com/congratulations-indian-river-acres
Any farm in the area – City of Peterborough, Peterborough County, Hiawatha First Nation or Curve Lake First Nation – may receive this Award. Apply for yourself - or nominate other farmer!
The deadline for 2023 is December 15, 2023
Fill out the online Form easily and quickly here: https://ptboagnews.com/webform/innovation_award_nomination_form
Looking for farmland? Have land to rent?
Farms at Work has developed a free, searchable online tool that will connect owners of farmland with farmers seeking land to rent. It also has great potential to build the necessary connections for farm business succession.
Help keep farmland in production!
Find Farmland will make it easier for farmland owners and farmers to connect. It’s a win-win for farmland protection and succession!
- Please visit, use and share Find Farmland widely!
Music Festival Seeking Land to Rent
North Of Nowhere is moving its weekend country music festival to the Peterborough area in July 2024 and is in need of a new location. We're looking for a large, accessible open space such as fields or farms.
If you have suitable land or know of any possible opportunities, please contact us at: info@northofnowheremusicfestival.com
Environmental Farm Plan Workshop-Douro Community Centre

Tuesday, December 5th and Tuesday, December 12th, 2023. This free two-day workshop runs from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Doors open at 9:30 AM. Pre-registration is required.
You will learn more about on-farm environmental best management practices, develop action plans and learn about cost-share funding opportunities.
Please bring your own lunch. Refreshments and snacks will be available. Books and materials are provided.
A reminder e-mail will be sent out to all registrants one week in advance with further details.
Webinar: Innovative Approaches to Conservation
Join the Ontario Farmland Trust for their free webinar, Innovative Approaches to Conservation with Ian Attridge, Paul Peterson, and Denise Van Amersfoort. Visit their website for more info: https://ontariofarmlandtrust.ca/2023/10/10/winter-webinars-register-tod…
Webinar: Farmland Forever, an Introduction to Farmland Protection Options
Join the Ontario Farmland Trust for their upcoming Webinar on farmland protection options. For more info, please visit their website: https://ontariofarmlandtrust.ca/2023/10/10/winter-webinars-register-tod…
Financing For Farmers
An evening of discussion and updates on the financing options for you as a farmer! Representatives from Ontario Soil & Crop; ALUS and Fair Finance Fund will be presenting and fielding questions on what is available for you. Doors open at 5pm with dinner and presentations to follow.
RSVP to save a place at the table Elizabeth Stocking 416-459-3474 willowindfarm@hotmail.com
Come and join us!
Payne Family from Asphodel-Norwood are 2023's Farm Family of the Year
Asphodel Sheep Company owners Todd and Jennifer Payne have been chosen as the 2023 Farm Family of the Year by the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce. They were also one of our stops on our recent Farm Showcase Tour.
You can read more about this story here: https://farmersforum.com/norwood-sheep-farmers-specialize-in-genetic-sa…
The Peterborough Ag Roundtable is Five Years Old!
The Peterborough Ag Roundtable is 5 years old this year. To check out what we have been doing to support our farming community, click here: https://ptboagnews.com/sites/ptboagnews.com/files/2023-10/2023%20Roundt…