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OFT FREE Winter Webinar: Best Management Practices for Soil Health

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.

Registration is required
https://form-can.keela.co/oft-november-webinar-registration-best-management-pra…
Online via Zoom
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OFA Regional Meeting for Peterborough County

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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.

Registration is not required
Douro Community Centre -Harvest Room, 2893 Highway 28
Douro-Dummer, ON
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Hereford Fall Round Up Sale

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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!

Fall Round Up Sale 2025 by fallroundupsale - Issuu

Registration is not required
Hoard's Station Community Livestock Exchange - 2508 County Rd 8
Campbellford Ontario
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1.5 acre Market Garden Tour - Cold Spring Organics

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.

Registration is required
education@farmsatwork.ca
https://3common.com/event/15-acre-market-garden-tour-campbellcroft/68c95a74af5f…
8869 Spruce Grove Rd, Campbellcroft, ON L0A 1B0, Canada
Campbellcroft
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Peterborough County Cattlemen & Victoria Beef Farmers - Stocker Sales

September is here, kids are back in school and the days are getting shorter and cooler. 

Its also time to start thinking about sending those stocker calves to the salesyard.  With the historically high prices, you'll want to get the most money out of those calves.  The Peterborough County Cattlemen with the Victoria Beef Farmers, are hosting 2 stocker sales this November.  The certified sale will be held on November 5, 2025 and the regular stocker sales will be held on November 19, 2025. Both sales take place at the Kawartha Lakes Community Sales Barn, Woodville, On. 

If you are considering consigning animals to the certified sale, please send an email to the peterboroughcountycattlemen@gmail.com to receive a copy of the requirements for consigning animals to the certified sale.  

If you have any questions or wish to consign to either of these sales, please contact Wayne Telford at 705 292 9531.  

Pasture Walk, Local Dinner, and Learning Stations at Heritage Cattle Company

This is an OSCIA approved Knowledge Sharing Event in the Rotational Grazing Systems category, providing access to funding for farmers!

Date: Wednesday, September 10th 
Time: 4:00pm-7:30pm 
Location: Heritage Cattle Company
Address: 690 Scriven Road, Otonabee-South-Monaghan 

Tickets: $20 online, $25 at the door (4H members free as always)

Join Farms at Work, Peterborough County 4H and Sunderland Co-op for a memorable night of local food and knowledge sharing.

 

Schedule of Events:
4:00-5:30 pm - Pasture Walk
 

  • Meet the Heritage Cattle Company Farmers Aaron and Ben MacDonald
  • Rotational Grazing Systems with Tim Campbell, Pasture Specialist - Sunderland Co-op
  • Alternative Parasite Control with Derek Stanley - Merck Animal Health

5:30-6:15 pm - Local Supper sponsored by Sunderland Co-op and prepared by SKH Catering featuring: 
 

  • Pulled beef from Heritage Cattle
  • SKH’s famous potato salad
  • Milk from local dairy farms (Kawartha Dairy) 

Note:  Bring your own plates and cutlery!! Bring lawn chair(s) if you wish.

6:30-7:30 pm -  Information Stations
 

  • Cattle Handling Systems with Kloosterman Equipment
  • Pasture Nutrition with Elliott Stripp (Ruminant Nutritionist) & Ashley Ferren( Ruminant Feed Consultant) - Sunderland Co-op
  • Ask the Vet with Dr. Greg Aitken DVM of Peterborough Veterinary Services

Get tickets here: https://3common.com/event/pasture-walk-local-dinner-and-learning-statio…


 

Peterborough County Agricultural Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Please join us on Sunday, August 24th at 2pm, Lang Pioneer Village and Museum, as we celebrate the agricultural achievements of Jim & Barb Buck, John & Cynthia Crowley and Wib Donaldson (posthumously).  This is a free event and all are welcome to attend!  Light refreshments will be served.

Registration is not required
Agricultural Heritage Building - Lang Pioneer Village and Museum
Otonabee- South Monaghan
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Come for an evening that includes a Pasture Walk, Local Dinner, and Learning Stations at Heritage Cattle Company

Sponsored by Sunderland Co-op, Heritage Cattle Company and Peterborough County Dairy Producers. Proceeds will be donated to local agricultural charities - Peterborough County 4H and Farms at Work. 

Date: Wednesday, September 10th 
Time: 4:00pm-7:30pm 
Location: Heritage Cattle Company
Address: 690 Scriven Road, Otonabee-South-Monaghan 
 

Tickets: $20 online, $25 at the door (4H members free as always)

Join Farms at Work, Peterborough County 4H and Sunderland Co-op for a memorable night of local food and knowledge sharing.

This is an OSCIA approved Knowledge Sharing Event in the Rotational Grazing Systems category.

Schedule of Events:
4:00-5:30 pm - Pasture Walk
 

  • Meet the Heritage Cattle Company Farmers Aaron and Ben MacDonald
  • Rotational Grazing Systems with Tim Campbell, Pasture Specialist - Sunderland Co-op
  • Alternative Parasite Control with Derek Stanley - Merck Animal Health

5:30-6:15 pm - Local Supper sponsored by Sunderland Co-op and prepared by SKH Catering featuring: 
 

  • Pulled beef from Heritage Cattle
  • SKH’s famous potato salad
  • Milk from local dairy farms (Kawartha Dairy) 

Note:  Bring your own plates and cutlery!! Bring lawn chair(s) if you wish.

6:30-7:30 pm -  Information Stations
 

  • Cattle Handling Systems with Kloosterman Equipment
  • Pasture Nutrition with Elliott Stripp (Ruminant Nutritionist) & Ashley Ferren( Ruminant Feed Consultant) - Sunderland Co-op
  • Ask the Vet with Dr. Greg Aitken DVM of Peterborough Veterinary Services


Thank you to partners Sunderland Co-op, Heritage Cattle Company, Peterborough County Dairy Producers, Peterborough Veterinary Services, Merck Animal Health, Wallenstein Feed & Supply and the OSCIA
If you have questions please email Katie at education@farmsatwork.ca
 

Peterborough County Cattlemen Bus Trip 2025

Day One
6:30 AM – Depart from Keene Carpool Lot (1st pickup).
7:15 AM – Depart from Drains Pit, 11th Asphodel Line #25, Norwood (2nd pickup).
9:00 AM – Don Badour's Farm for a presentation on E-collars and their applications in farming.
11:00 AM – VodKow Distillery, observe the manufacturing process and receive an overview of their
business operations with a stop at their onsite retail shop.
12:35 PM – North Market Cafe & Catering for lunch (cost: $12–22 approx.)
Please note this lunch is not included.
2:30 PM – North Gower Farm to tour the feedlot and grain elevator.
5:00 PM – Mandarin for dinner (meal included).
7:00 PM – Arrive at Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham
Day 2
Morning – Breakfast at the hotel (included), followed by free time. 
11:00 AM – Bus departs

12:30 PM – Dawn Wynand’s Dairy Farm, tour the farm and learn about how they operate.
2:45 PM – ARBRU Solar Brewery for a Tour of Canada’s First Off-Grid Solar Brewery

4:15PM - Depart

6:15PM - Arrive at Drains Pit

6:45PM - Arrive at Keene Carpool

Registration is required
pleahy@nexicom.net
705-927-1482
Bus Trip through Eastern Ontario/Ottawa Valley
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Peterborough County Agricultural Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony

The 2025 Peterborough County Agricultural Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Sunday, August 24th at 2:00pm in the Agricultural Heritage Building at Lang Pioneer Village and Museum, Keene.

This is a free event, and all are welcome to attend!

 

This year's inductees are:

Jim & Barb Buck of Norwood
John & Cynthia Crowley of Hastings
Wilbert (Wib) Donaldson (posthumously)


For further information, please contact:
Carolyn Doris
Chair – Peterborough County Agricultural Wall of Fame Committee
cpdoris@nexicom.net
(705) 295-2755

Registration is not required
Agricultural Heritage Building at Lang Pioneer Village and Museum, Keene
Otonabee-South Monaghan
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