All courses will be held at the Grey County Agricultural Services Centre, 206 Toronto St. South, Unit 3, Markdale, ON.
The course listing includes:
Becoming a carbon farmer (Thursday, Jan. 26)
Summary: Chuck Mitchell will discuss how farmers can reduce carbon emissions and "Cap and Trade," whereby farmers may be able to receive payments from carbon emitters to sequester carbon on their farms.
Cost: $10 per person
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Farmers must register by Monday, Jan. 23.
Starting a farm in Ontario (Thursday, Mar. 2)
Summary: Nick Betts of OMAFRA will discuss the resources available to farmers and answer questions about starting a farm in the province.
Cost: $10 per person
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Farmers must register by Friday, Feb. 24.
Tips and tricks for fire prevention (Monday, Mar. 6, and Tuesday, Mar. 21)
Summary: OMAFRA’s Jacqui Empson Laporte will demonstrate a camera that fits onto your smartphone to help you identify electrical problems before they turn into something tragic. She will also explain the camera lending program which helps people use the technology, and explain how it fits with more detailed inspections by insurance companies. John Van de Vegte, OMAFRA, will explain how fires start and how preventative maintenance on the electrical system in your barn can help reduce your risk of fire.
Cost: $10 per person
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Farmers must register by Thursday, Mar. 2 or Friday, Mar. 17.
Farm technology – tools for your mobile office (Wednesday, Mar. 8)
Summary: Representatives from OMAFRA, AGnition and Agronomy Advantage will be on hand to lead farmers through an interactive discussion about new ways of collecting data. Farmers are encouraged to bring their smartphones and tablets to participate in the session.
Cost: $20 per person
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Farmers must register by Wednesday, Mar. 1.
To register for any of these courses, producers can call 519-986-3756 or email info@greyagservices.ca.