Farm News and Events

At the recent meeting of the Peterborough County Cattlemen, it was decided that we would return to our traditional on-farm barbecue.  We are now in search of a host farm.  If you or someone you know, who would be in hosting this popular event, or if you would like to find out more information about hosting the barbecue, please email the peterboroughcountycattlemen@gmail.com or contact Mike Fallis, President - 705-740-4878

The local CMHA will be running a CBT Skills Group this winter/spring! The group will run on Wednesdays starting March 8th for 11 weeks. Participants can join in-person at their George Street office or virtually via Zoom.
Registration is required. For more information,  email groupsptbo@cmhahkpr.ca

There are also many mental health and financial supports on the Ag Roundtable website here: https://ptboagnews.com/are-you-struggling-season

Our sincere condolences to the family of Francis Condon, who passed away on January 12th. 

For details, visit this link: https://hendrenfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/5627/Francis-Condon/obit…

Join the OFA and OMAFRA for a webinar on how to support the direct-to-consumer and agritourism businesses in your community.
• Join Farm Fresh Ontario (FFO) to learn more about farms who have opened their doors to the public and the growing agritourism industry.
• Hear from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture about a recent farm member survey and enabling policy options for municipalities that reduce the financial burden on farmers.
• Learn from farm businesses that have seized opportunities and navigated hurdles to diversify their farm operations.

Time

Jan 31, 2023 10:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Sign up - Meeting Registration - Zoom

Stocker Sale to be held at the Kawartha Lakes Community Sales Barn on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.   Expecting to have 500 head sell.  For information or to consign, please contact Wayne Telford 705-292-9531

From Darling Insurance: 

As you are aware the severe weather storm of Christmas 2022 created milk pick up challenges for many local dairy farmers. The ripple effect from this ended up affecting all dairy farmers as many producers did not have an enhanced Milk Coverage Endorsement.  

Did you know that coverage is available for loss of milk due to failed pick up.  This is one of those cases that coverage is extremely reasonable and is combined as an endorsement with the produce portion of your policy.  This same endorsement also carries milk contamination coverage. These 2 coverages help protect the loss of your tank milk due to either weather or contamination.

Please note, not all companies offer this endorsement so please reach out to your current insurance broker to determine whether you currently have this coverage on your policy or to discuss whether it would be beneficial to add to your policy. 

As always, please feel free to give us a call to discuss your farm insurance needs at any time.

Dave and Ed,

Dave Cavanagh,

Ed McGriskin

Your Farm Service Team

RIBO Brokers

farmservice@darlinginsurance.net

Phone: 705-742-3037 X 833

Fax: 705-651-8901

Toll-Free: 1-800-387-1627 X 833      

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The University of Guelph is conducting a survey to gather information on rental rates and farmland values in Ontario. Funded by OMAFRA, this survey is open to all farmers in Ontario who own and/or rent farmland. The results of the survey will be made available on the survey website: www.onfarmlandsurvey.com. 

For more info and to complete the survey, click here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2022FVRV-OFA