Grey Ag Services

Small gardens don't have to be boring! Let Ann Joyner and Tory Bowman from Grey County Master Gardeners teach you basic design principles as they apply to small spaces. Whether you want to create privacy, incorporate native plants, create four-season interest or make a low-maintenance display, you can make a beautiful garden in whatever space […]

In the Know is a mental health literacy program designed specifically for farmers, their families and those who are involved and/or support the agriculture sector. Through this free, four-hour workshop, participants will cover the topics of stress, depression, anxiety, substance use and how to start a conversation around mental well-being. This workshop is facilitated by […]

Explore effective methods for calculating and monitoring the costs associated with feeding beef calves, including calf purchases, feed expenses and overhead costs. This workshop will be led by Steve Duff, John Molenhuis and James Byrne of OMAFA. Attend in-person at Grey Ag Services in Markdale, cost is $40.00 per person, including lunch. Email info@greyagservices.ca or […]

Modernizing your barn will require many decisions about building and financing your new facility. OMAFA dairy specialists Cynthia Miltenburg, Angie Wilson, Christoph Wand, Tom Wright and Cam Mock from FCC will present on key topics related to facility choices and financing, respectively.  After lunch, the group will visit a local dairy farm that has modernized […]

This workshop will span an introduction to rabbit ranching. Major topics will include: How to identify the sex of a young rabbit - they are not all females!, Cost of production - what does it cost to raise a rabbit to market?, Code of Practice - staying within the rules, and Marketing - where do […]

Mending is a way of repairing clothes and household items. Being able to mend clothes and other items extends their life and saves money. Join Valerie Cheaney of Simply Farmshed for this very practical workshop and gain new skills! Attend in-person at Grey Ag Services in Markdale, cost is $20.00 per person. Email info@greyagservices.ca or […]

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 […]

Join Dr. Tee Fox and Dr. Mandy Mulder for Grey Ag’s annual Horse Health Night! More details will be posted to the Grey Ag website – www.greyagservices.ca The session is available for attendance in-person at Grey Ag Services or online through Zoom. Attend in-person at Grey Ag Services in Markdale or online through Zoom, cost […]

What does profitability look like and how do you measure it? How many goats are needed to carry a mortgage? How important is successful kid raising for profitability? Elo Bowman, dairy goat producer for 25 years, will address these questions and more. Attend in-person at Grey Ag Services in Markdale, cost is $20.00 per person. […]

Compost, compost teas, fermented fertilizers - Join in as experienced vegetable producers, Brian and Jeanette French of Lennox Farms, share their wealth of knowledge on creating products that will feed your soils! This session is available for attendance in-person at Grey Ag Services or online through Zoom, cost is $20.00 per person. Email info@greyagservices.ca or […]