The board of directors of the Peterborough County Cattlemen extend an invitation to all Cattle producers in Peterborough County to attend their AGM, to be held on Tuesday, January 13th, 2026, starting at 7PM at the Douro Community Centre - 2893 Hwy 28, Douro-Dummer.
Coffee & refreshments will be available prior to the start of the AGM.
More information will be shared as the agenda is finalized.
A student at the University of Waterloo is conducting a research study on the impact of social media agricultural misinformation on Ontario Farmers and is looking for participants to complete their survey.
If you are interested in participating, please follow this link to their survey:
https://uwaterloo.ca1.
How do you raise alpacas for optimum fibre production? How do you incorporate agritourism into your farming operation? Come with your curiosity and questions!
Join Wanderlight Alpaca Experience, Averegan Farms and Farms at Work for an afternoon exploring the breeding, care and delight of alpacas. This hands-on tour will include time connecting with the Wanderlight Alpacas, and is geared toward farmers and business owners but open to folks of all interests and ages.
Tour Highlights
***Online ticket purchases are preferred, but registration onsite at the event will also be available. Please arrive by 1:45 for in person registration.
The cattle market is hot, and you won't want to miss your opportunity to market your stocker calves. The Peterborough County Cattlemen with the Victoria Beef Farmers will be hosting 2 stocker sales in November at the Kawartha Lakes Community Sales Barn in Woodville. The first sale will be a certified sale, held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The 2nd stocker sale is scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2025. To consign to either of these sales or to find out additional information, please contact Wayne Telford at 705 292 9531.
Join the Ontario Farmland Trust's Executive Director, Martin Straathof, and Board Chair, Margaret Walton, for an accessible introduction to municipal planning processes and farmland protection policies. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of how municipal decisions impact farmland, what tools exist to influence those decisions, and which levels of government and departments are responsible for decisions affecting farmland.
Farms are complex, interconnected systems where soil, water, crops, livestock, and people all play a role. Join Northern Roots Soil Solutions' Claire Coombs, Certified Crop Advisor, and Laura Niell, Soil Health & Field Advisor, as they introduce the principles of systems thinking in farming, looking at how soil health, water, biodiversity, crop and livestock production, and economic decisions are all interconnected.
Healthy soil is the foundation of productive and resilient farmland. Join Owen Ricker, Farmer Engagement and Research Liaison for the Ontario Soil & Crop Association, for an introduction to practical, science-based approaches to improving soil health, including techniques such as drone-seeded cover crops, cover crop grazing, and nitrogen inhibitors. Participants will gain valuable insights into how these practices support crop yields, water retention, and climate resilience, while contributing to long-term agricultural sustainability.
The OFA Regional Meeting for Peterborough County will take place in conjunction with PCFA’s AGM.
Current eligible OFA Members residing in Peterborough County are eligible to nominate, run for and elect 1 OFA Policy Council Member, and 3 OFA AGM/Convention Delegates. The OFA AGM/Convention takes place Nov 25 & 26/2025. For more detailed information about these positions, please contact Mark Torrey (mark.torrey@ofa.on.ca or 705-559-5208)
If you wish to nominate an OFA Member for a position and cannot attend the OFA Regional Meeting, the person you nominate must agree in writing to being nominated, and their agreement to run must be sent to Mark Torrey by October 7.
The Fall Round Up Sale Book is now available on-line! Let the count down officially begin! Join us October 4th at 1:00 p.m. at the Hoards Station Community Livestock Exchange for the Fall Round Up Sale.
With 14 different consignors, we bring you 35 lots of Purebred Hereford Cattle. From mature bulls and proven cows, to bred yearlings, to calves, we have something that your herd just might be missing.
Check out the Lots in the catalogue ( Follow the link attached in this post! ) and keep an eye on the Fall RoundUp Facebok page for Lot Spotlights and updates!
Can't make it out to the sale? New this year, the sale will be available on DLMS! Be sure to sign up to view and bid.
If you wish to be on the mailing list and haven’t been in the past, reach out with a DM or give us a call (or text):
Donald – 613-968-1350
We hope to see you all October 4th!
Can you grow 105 varieties of organic produce on 1.5 acres? Do the numbers work?
Join Cold Spring Organics and Farms at Work for an evening exploring organic vegetable production, permaculture principles, regenerative agriculture, community collaborations and protecting threatened species. Whether you're a seasoned grower, new to farming, or a food enthusiast, don't miss this opportunity to connect with local food production and gain practical insights for your journey in agriculture.