NOFIA announces conference schedule

Jan 16, 2023

Schedule revealed for 2023 Northern Ontario Ag Conference.

By Andrew Joseph, Farms.com; Photo by Akshayan on Unsplash

The 2023 Northern Ontario Ag Conference is slated to take place on February 15-16, 2023, at the Holiday Inn in Sudbury.

The event promises to feature agricultural specialists from across the North, and will provide opportunities to network, share research, and learn about the industry’s latest innovations.

Sponsored by NOFIA (Northern Ontario Farm Innovation Alliance), the two-day event will be the first time since 2020 that it will be held in person.

Topics to be covered include:

opportunities for agriculture in Northern Ontario;
land conversion, sustainability in agronomy;
forage opportunities;
nutrient management;
direct marketing, and;
innovations in horticulture.

For a more detailed examination of scheduled events, visit the NOFIA website: www.nofia-agri.com/northern-ontario-ag-conference

NOFIA was created in 2014 to better develop strategies and partnerships to ensure the advancement of agricultural research and innovation in Northern Ontario.

Video: California Farm Bureau 2025 Farm Dog of the Year Contest Winner - Willy - CAFB 107th Annual Meeting

Meet Willy: California Farm Bureau’s 2025 Farm Dog of the Year!

We’re excited to introduce Willy, a miniature long-haired dachshund with a big heart and even bigger courage, and the Grand Prize winner of this year’s Farm Dog of the Year Contest!

Willy may be small, but he’s become an indispensable partner on owner Marshal Hagedorn’s forestry and cattle operations in Shasta, Tehama, and Siskiyou counties. Adopted in 2023, he quickly found his place on the ranch, helping manage critters, tagging along for long days in the woods, and offering unwavering companionship during demanding logging work.

Willy has even taken naturally to moving cattle, surprising calves (and more than a few full-grown cows!) with his burst of energy from the tall grass. As Marshal put it: “He goes with me everywhere every single day.”

Congratulations to Willy and his family, a perfect example of how every good farm dog, no matter the size, helps keep California agriculture running strong.