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Learn about the O’Brienview Automated Sprouting System

Saturday, June 20, 2026, 1-3pm

Location: O’Brienview Organic Farm, 688 Country Ln, Cameron, ON 

Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/obrienview-organic-farm-tour 

What do you do when you have difficulty sourcing feed for your Angus cattle? If you are the O’Briens, you invent a fully automated sprouting system that turns your seed into nutritious fodder!.

Join Farms at Work and O’Brienview Organic Farm for an afternoon exploring the ingenuity and problem solving that has gone into this conveyor system that produces over 700lb of new sprouts at a time. Learn how the system was designed and built, the benefits of feeding sprouted fodder and how this system could integrate into your operation. Come with your curiosity and your questions!

 

Peterborough County Cattlemen & Victoria Beef Farmers Stocker Sale

The stocker calf sales continue to be strong, and you won't want to miss your opportunity to market your stocker calves this spring.  The Peterborough County Cattlemen with the Victoria Beef Farmers will be hosting their spring stocker sale on May 6, 2026 at the Kawartha Lakes Community Sales Barn in Woodville. To consign to this spring sale or to find out additional information, please contact Wayne Telford at 705 292 9531 or Glen Darling at 705-875-4256

Darling Insurance Hiring a Customer Service Agribusiness Representative

Darling Insurance is hiring a Customer Service Representative to join their Agribusiness team and is hoping to find a suitable candidate from the local farm community. All members of their  Agribusiness Team currently have a farm background. Please feel free to share the attached posting through your distribution groups, to your friends, neighbours and anyone that you may think would be an ideal candidate for this position. This is a full time 35 hour in office position. If you have any questions about the job posting please feel free to contact Dave Cavanagh at 705.775.5113.

For more details please see link below:

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Eastern Ontario Warden Caucus passes a Resolution Opposing the Alto High-Speed Rail Project in its Current Form

The following is a  repost from the Eastern Ontario Warden Caucus' LinkedIn:

"On March 19, the EOWC's Board of Directors passed a resolution opposing the Alto high-speed rail project in its current form.   “The EOWC is opposed to ALTO’s high-speed rail project in its current form. The EOWC remains supportive of strategic infrastructure investments in eastern Ontario. However, these investments must strengthen and not compromise rural and small-urban residents, businesses and lands,” Chair Bonnie Clark.

  The EOWC is calling for: 🔹 Detailed information about the project and its proposed routes 🔹 Clearer understanding of local, environmental, and infrastructure impacts 🔹 Meaningful engagement with municipalities, residents, First Nations, businesses, and regional partners 🔹That ALTO explore train route options along existing infrastructure corridors   Eastern Ontario’s communities are committed to constructive partnership. Our goal is to ensure that any future rail solution strengthens, rather than divides, the social, economic, agricultural, and environmental fabric of our region."   To read the EOWC's resolution in full, please visit: https://lnkd.in/efrBde6d

Backyard Poultry 101 Seminar

Want to raise your own meat birds or laying hens, but not sure where to start? Already have some birds but want to learn more before expanding the flock? Sunderland Co-op - Peterborough is hosting a Backyard Poultry 101 seminar to teach you everything you need to know to raise your own backyard poutry. 

 

Thursday, May 7th 
6:00-8:00pm 

Held at Sunderland Co-op - Peterborough (2182 Keene Rd, Otonabee) 
 

Topics include:

  • breed selection & ordering 
  • chick care 
  • life cycles 
  • proper nutrition 
  • coop design & prep
  • biosecurity 
  • common ailments & diseases 
  • predator prevention & control 

 

SPACES ARE LIMITED - PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED 
Call 705-745-4607 or stop by the store to book your spot. 

 

Tickets are $20/person (non-refundable) and include admittance, information package and coupons. 

Registration is required
705-745-4607
Sunderland Co-op - Peterborough (2182 Keene Road)
Otonabee
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Town Hall Meeting featuring Bonnie Clark, Warden of Peterborough County

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As part of a series called Your Voice Your Community, Warden Bonnie Clark will be speaking this coming Tuesday April 14th at 7pm at the Keene United Church Hall. 

Topics to be discussed are the Age Friendly Initiative, Alto Rail, Community Services and Support, and Health Care Initiatives. The talk will be followed by a Q&A session and refreshments.

All are welcome!

Can't join in person? Reach out to secretary@keeneunitedchurch.org for a Zoom link. 

 

 

 

Registration is not required
Keene United Church Hall, 30 North Street (enter Hall from 2nd Street)
Keene, ON
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Seedlings and Seeds at Belmont Farmstead

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The Belmont Farmstead is expanding its operations and now is the time to ask all your plant propagation and farm-business questions! Operating her business now for 15 years, Amanda is an experienced horticulturalist dedicated to soil health, biodiversity, and sustainability. She grows thousands of seedlings each season, offers individual support to ensure thriving gardens,  creates beautiful botanical displays for local businesses, and has recently purchased a seed business to further grow her impact and scale. Ask your questions on the ups and downs of farm-business development, management and growth, learn about native seedling propagation and how you can balance the needs of your business, community, and environment for positive impact. Whether you’re a seasoned grower, native plant enthusiast, new farmer, or simply passionate about local food, don’t miss this opportunity to grow your network and learn with Amanda from Belmont Farmstead! 

Tour highlights include: greenhouse seedling production, native plant propagation techniques, scaling a farm-based business, and lessons learned from 15 years of building a diversified horticultural enterprise.

Registration is required
education@farmsatwork.ca
Belmont Farmstead - 974 County Rd 48, Havelock, ON K0L 1Z0, Canada
Havelock
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Central Ontario Beef Breeder Co-operative - Upcoming Information Meetings

If you were considering increasing your herd or purchasing replacement females, you will want to come out to learn more about the Central Ontario Beef Breeder Co-operative that is being established for cattle producers in Peterborough, Northumberland, Victoria & Durham Counties.  

The Co-op is designed to help farmers grow their herd with quality stock by providing a competitive financing program.  We look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming meetings to learn more.

There are two scheduled meetings, so you can attend the meeting date and location that is most convenient for you.

April 8th - Kawartha Lakes Community Sales Barn, Woodville

April 15th - Hoards Station Sales Barn, Campbellford

Both meetings will have refreshments available at 7PM, followed by the meeting starting at 7:30PM.

For more information send an email to centralontariobeefbreedercoop@gmail.com

Central Ontario Beef Breeder Co-operative Information Meeting April 15th

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Come out to learn more about the Central Ontario Beef Breeder Co-operative that is being established for cattle producers in Peterborough, Northumberland, Victoria & Durham Counties.  

The Co-op is designed to help farmers grow their herd with quality stock by providing a competitive financing program.  We look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming meetings to learn more.

There will be refreshments available at 7PM, followed by the meeting starting at 7:30PM.

For more information send an email to centralontariobeefbreedercoop@gmail.com

Registration is not required
Hoard's Station Community Livestock Exchange - 2508 County Rd 8
Campbellford Ontario
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