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  • Building for the Future: Considerations for New Dairy Barns

    Grey Ag Services 206 Toronto St S, Markdale, Ontario, Canada

    Dairy farms with aging barns that are close to outlasting their intended lifespan present producers with opportunities to renew their housing.  The decision to invest in the future brings many options into focus. This presentation will examine the process and discuss features that producers may want to consider as options to include.  This course aims […]

  • Crop Plans for Success, 2025

    Grey Ag Services 206 Toronto St S, Markdale, Ontario, Canada

    Let’s discuss what was learned from 2024 and see how to apply that to crop plans in 2025. This is your opportunity to ‘pick the brains of Deb Campbell (Agronomy Advantage) and Carrie Davenport (Georgian View Ag Services). Don’t miss this opportunity! Course fee is $20.00. Please RSVP to info@greyagservices.ca. This workshop will be offered in-person […]

  • Considering Renting your Farmland? Collaboration on Farmland Rental Agreements for Farmers and Landowners

    Zoom

    Bruce Kelly, Program Consultant, Farm & Food Care Ontario will lead this course on Farmland Rental Agreements, offering farmers and landowners a unique opportunity to learn how to work together and effectively develop a written agreement that works well for both parties over time. Effective communication is the cornerstone of a successful rental agreement. It's not just […]

  • Keeping ‘Excellent’ Farm Records with MS Excel

    Grey Ag Services 206 Toronto St S, Markdale, Ontario, Canada

    Learn how to create and manipulate Excel spreadsheets to manage data on your farm. In this course we will cover basic features, learn how to use formulas and sorting functions, and create record keeping templates for things like financials, herd management or simple rations. Participants should bring their own laptops with MS Excel installed as […]

  • Working and Training Livestock Guardian Dogs

    Grey Ag Services 206 Toronto St S, Markdale, Ontario, Canada

    This course will be presented by Anne Poirier, EMCA-P, IAABC-ADT, CTDI, CCFC. SDJ, AACE, Rescue Rehab Director of Peartree Animal Wellness Center. She will cover the difference between breeds and what to consider when getting an LGD; the importance in socializing your pup/new LGD; and how and when to introduce them to livestock.  Anne will also […]

  • Trendy Triticale

    Zoom

    Triticale acres across the province have been increasing in the last few years. This webinar will cover where triticale fits in a crop rotation and a ration. The webinar will be shared through Zoom, and its fee is $12.00. Please RSVP to info@greyagservices.ca by at least 2 days prior to the workshop.

  • Design of Beef Cattle Handling Facilities and New Barn Construction Workshop

    Grey Ag Services 206 Toronto St S, Markdale, Ontario, Canada

    Planning to construct a new cattle handling facility or barn, refurbish or upgrade an existing building. Rajan Niraula, OMAFA Agriculture Engineer, Livestock Structures and Equipment will lead you through some design considerations, regulations to consider and give you practical tips about the best way to plan your new construction. James Byrne, Beef Cattle Specialist, will […]

  • Canva Kickstart

    Grey Ag Services 206 Toronto St S, Markdale, Ontario, Canada

    Canva is an easy-to-use graphic design program that enables you to create eye-catching visuals for social media, presentations, promotional material, and more. Anyone can use Canva! This workshop is perfect for beginners and those looking to improve their skills. We’ll look at what’s available in Canva, the difference between the free and paid version, and […]

  • Farm Theft Prevention

    Grey Ag Services 206 Toronto St S, Markdale, Ontario, Canada

    Protect Your Property: Join the Grey Bruce OPP for a Community Safety Meeting Attention local farmers and property owners: Krista Linthorne, Communications/Media Officer, Grey Bruce Detachment, OPP, and Robert Hann, Provincial Liaison team, OPP will be present for an informative session to help safeguard your properties from break-ins and thefts. We will be discussing practical security measures, […]

  • Bruce SCIA Mystery Car Tour

      Bruce County SCIA's Mystery Car Tour is happening on July 8th starting at 9:30 am. Participants are asked to please meet to board the bus at 426 Concession 6 Elderslie, Chesley ON Bag lunches will be provided and a BBQ will follow at the end of the tour. Cost is $25/person. Register by Wednesday […]