Community builder delivers simple messages for rural residents
Dec 18, 2018

Video: Community builder delivers simple messages for rural residents


Doug Griffiths turned heads at the Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s (OFA) recent annual general meeting with his presentation on “13 Ways to Kill Your Community.” Based on a best-selling book he co-authored, Griffiths addressed the crowd of voting delegates, agriculture industry representatives and politicians from across the province, outlining the most common mistakes most communities make that hinder their success.

 

Community builder delivers simple messages for rural residents

Community builder delivers simple messages for rural residents

Doug Griffiths turned heads at the Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s (OFA) recent annual general meeting with his presentation on “13 Ways to Kill Your Community.” Based on a best-selling book he co-authored, Griffiths addressed the crowd of voting delegates, agriculture industry representativ... More
New legislation offers balanced approach to Ontario workplaces

New legislation offers balanced approach to Ontario workplaces

The recent introduction of Bill 47 – Making Ontario Open for Business Act in the Ontario legislature provides some regulatory relief for farmers, employers and small business owners. Bill 47 proposes to amend three legislative acts impacting employment in the province – the Employment Standards ... More
OFA focuses on industry opportunities at upcoming AGM

OFA focuses on industry opportunities at upcoming AGM

One year ago, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) unveiled a plan to promote rural economic growth in the province with its Producing Prosperity in Ontario campaign as a focus for the provincial election campaign. OFA’s focus on growing Ontario’s agri-food sector and rural communities ha... More
Assessing options for high DON corn

Assessing options for high DON corn

As Ontario’s fall harvest continues, corn quality and the threat of moulds and mycotoxins have become a serious concern across the province. Elevated levels of vomitoxin (DON) in this year’s corn crop has growers concerned about finding a market for their grain, and in some cases, figuring out h... More
McFarlane Mfg. Co. Offers Tillage Solutions For Every Soil Condition

McFarlane Mfg. Co. Offers Tillage Solutions For Every Soil Condition

We visit with Jim Vanagas, Territory Mgr. for McFarlane Mfg. Co., at the recent 2018 Peoria Farm Show about McFarlane Mfg's extensive tillage tool line designed to help with any soil condition on your farm... More
Trucking some black gold!!( canola )

Trucking some black gold!!( canola )

South sask farmer - Trucking some black gold!!( canola )... More
Agricultural Sciences ¦SMF Livestock Research Unit QuietWean test

Agricultural Sciences ¦SMF Livestock Research Unit QuietWean test

The Lakeland College Student-Managed Farm (SMF) – powered by New Holland; Livestock Research unit recently concluded a QuietWean vs traditional wean test.... More

Minneapolis-Moline A4T-1600 4wd Tractor (Rare Energy Yellow Variation)

Minneapolis-Moline A4T-1600 4wd Tractor (Rare Energy Yellow Variation)

In this video we spend time out in the field and up in the cab of a 169 hp Minneapolis-Moline A4T-1600 4wd produced by White Farm Equipment from 1970-1972. Viewers will also learn about this tractors engine options as well as its connection with Oliver and Cockshutt. This video will show an Oli... More
Iron Talk - Reducing Drivedown Loss in Wheat

Iron Talk - Reducing Drivedown Loss in Wheat

Darren Hefty offers advice on reducing drivedown loss in wheat fields.... More
Prepaying for Inputs

Prepaying for Inputs

Brian and Darren Hefty talk about options that farmers have when it comes to purchasing crop inputs early and reducing their tax bill.... More
Ag Minute - Corn Piles

Ag Minute - Corn Piles

Have you ever wondered why there are huge corn piles after harvest at the grain elevator? Darren Hefty explains why in this week's Ag Minute.... More
Gall Midge Larvae

Gall Midge Larvae

Gall midge larvae are a fairly new pest problem in soybean fields; the Hefty brothers discuss possible control options and what you should do if you find them in your soybeans.... More
Environmental Stewardship Award 2019 - Coulee Crest Farms

Environmental Stewardship Award 2019 - Coulee Crest Farms

The Environmental Stewardship Award is presented annually to the beef producer who best exemplifies environmentally sustainable cattle production. The 2019 winner is Coulee Crest Farms.... More
Canadian Western Agribition - Regina, SK

Canadian Western Agribition - Regina, SK

Ryan Bender - Today I checked out the Canadian Western Agribition which is the best beef show on the continent and the largest livestock show in Canada. The Agribition is a combination of agriculture, entertainment which also features shopping, and food. It allows people to get up close and pe... More
Starting to rebuild the 4020s engine!!

Starting to rebuild the 4020s engine!!

south sask farmer - Starting to rebuild the 4020s engine!!... More
How to Install the 44” 100 Series Snow Blower

How to Install the 44” 100 Series Snow Blower

Use your 100 Series Lawn Tractor all year long by adding a snow blower for the winter months. These steps show you how to install the 44” Snow Blower to your tractor’s front hitch. These installation instructions apply to model year 18 machines and newer.... More
Weed of the Week Common Speedwell

Weed of the Week Common Speedwell

The Hefty brothers discuss control options for common speedwell on the farm.... More
Weather Outlook - Al Dutcher

Weather Outlook - Al Dutcher

Al Dutcher, Nebraska Extension agricultural climatologist, gives his forecast for the coming week.... More
IPTV M2M, Market Analyst Don Roose

IPTV M2M, Market Analyst Don Roose

The Farm Bill passes as the clock runs out, and another Obama rule is washed away. As part of our Justice in Agriculture series, we see the fallout from a six-year fight with the USDA. These stories and market analysis with Don Roose.... More
Policy Changes Ripple Down to The Farm

Policy Changes Ripple Down to The Farm

Months of contentious debate and negotiation came to a close this week as the 2018 Farm Bill was approved by both the House and Senate in one of the final acts of the 115th U.S. Congress.... More
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