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DFO Board elects 2023 Board Executive

Board Executive Election
 
At a Special Board meeting held on Jan. 19, 2023, following Dairy Farmers of Ontario’s (DFO) 2023 annual general meeting (AGM), DFO’s Board elected its 2023 Board Executive. Murray Sherk, Board Member for Region 8, was re-elected as Chair; Mark Hamel, Board Member for Region 11, was elected as Vice-Chair; and Adam Petherick, Board Member for Region 4, was re-elected as 2nd Vice-Chair.
 
Regional Elections
 
On Jan. 19, 2023, immediately following the adjournment of DFO’s 2023 AGM, the following producers will each begin their four-year term on the DFO Board: John Wynands, Board Member for Region 3; Albert Fledderus, Board Member for Region 7 and Mark Hamel, Board Member for Region 11.

Source : New Milk

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Grazing Network Group: What it is and how it benefits our operation

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In the spring of 2023 OMAFA, along with the University of Guelph, gathered a group of 18 producers from the beef, sheep, and dairy sectors to support a three to four year research project related to measuring grass growth in Ontario. The producers use a Rising Plate Meter to capture grass growth and record livestock movements. This presentation will explain how the group interact/support one another, some initial findings, as well as the benefits for the research team and our farm.

The purpose of the Profitable Pastures conference is to bring fresh ideas and new research results to Ontario grazing managers across the ruminant livestock sectors. These conferences have a major focus on pasture management