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Reminder: Applications are open for our 2023 Innovation Award - Deadline to apply is December 15th, 2023

The Peterborough Agricultural Roundtable is pleased to announce applications are now open for the 2023 Agricultural Innovation Award. 

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!

A cash prize of $500 will be presented along with a Recognition Certificate in early 2024. 
Our thanks to Sponsor Sunderland Co-op for their support!

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

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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.

Registration is required
jnash@ontariosoilcrop.org
705-991-3909
https://workshops.osciaportal.org/workshop/registration/38?workshopEventId=1821
Douro Community Centre
Peterborough County/Douro-Dummer Township
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Financing For Farmers

Event date

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!

Registration is not required
Janetville Community Ctr 693 Janetville Rd
Janetville