OMAFRA Report
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). If you require further information, regarding this report, call the Elora Resource Centre at 519-846-0941. Office hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm. For technical information, call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or visit the OMAFRA website: www.ontario.ca/omafra.
FARMSMART 2018
FarmSmart and NutrientSmart are here. Whether you’re into crops or livestock, you’ll find something interesting in this year’s line-up.
Our program for FarmSmart 2018 is available on the website farmsmartconference.com/farmsmart-2018intro with more session and speaker information.
The FarmSmart conference will be held at the Rozanski Hall at the University of Guelph on Jan. 20.
Presentations will address current and emerging technology and innovation across a range of topics, from crop and livestock production to soil and environmental management, business, marketing and general interest.
Our full-day event will precede the main FarmSmart conference this year is NutrientSmart, farmsmartconference.com/nutrientsmart-2017-program held once again at the Manulife Financial Sportsplex at RIM Park 2100 University Ave. E. in Waterloo on Jan. 19.
FARMSMART 2018 – YOUTH PROGRAM
We have an action packed day planned with campus tours, hands on activities and interactive workshops. Our youth program at farmsmartconference.com is geared toward 8 to 16 year olds, and includes engaging speakers, hands-on activities and great food. Join us for a day of educational fun at the University of Guelph.
FarmSmart is a partnership of the Golden Horseshoe and Heartland Regional Soil and Crop Improvement Associations, OMAFRA, the Ontario Agriculture College (OAC) of the University of Guelph, the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA), the Beef Farmers of Ontario and various agribusiness sponsors.
COMING EVENTS
Jan. 19 - NutrientSmart 2018 - RIM Park, Manulife Financial Sportsplex - 2001 University Ave. East, Waterloo. Visit farmsmartconference.com for more information and to register or call the AICC Centre 1-877-424-1300.
Jan. 20 - FarmSmart 2018 – Rozanski Hall at the University of Guelph. Visit farmsmartconference.com for more information and to register or call the AICC Centre 1-877-424-1300.
