“Understanding your Financials and Cost Accounting”
Presented by: Paul Oehm of Business Profit. Thursday February 1st, 1:30 - 3:00 pm. Hybrid course: Attend in-person at Grey Ag Services or online through Zoom.
“What Did We Learn in 2023? What Should We Do in 2024?”
Presented by: Deb Campbell, Agronomist at Agronomy Advantage and Carrie Davenport, Agronomist at Georgian View Ag Services Ltd. Wednesday February 28th, 1:30 - 4:30 pm. Hybrid course: Attend in-person at Grey Ag Services or online through Zoom.
“Figuring Out Frost Seeding”
Presented by: Christine O'Reilly, Forage & Grazing Specialist at OMAFRA. Wednesday February 7th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm on Zoom.
“How to Onboard New Employees”
Presented by: Viktoria Schuler of the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council. Thursday February 8th, 12:00 - 1:15 pm on Zoom.
“Tile Drainage”
Presented by: Sid Vander Veen of R.J. Burnside & Associates Ltd., Mel Luymes of Land Improvement Contractors of ON, Byron Bothwell of Bluewater Drainage, and Keith Reid of ALUS Grey Bruce. Friday February 9th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Held at Jeff Curry's shed in the Owen Sound area. Sponsored by ALUS Grey Bruce.
“Setting Calves up for Success: Building Quality Along the Cow-Calf, Backgrounding, and Feedlot Continuum”
Presented by: Megan Van Schaik & James Byrne, both Beef Specialists at OMAFRA, and Bert Tupling, owner of Tupling Farms.
Wednesday February 14th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Morning at Grey Ag Services, afternoon at Tupling Farms.
“Fair is not Equal: Strategies and Challenges of Passing on the Farm”
Presented by: Robert W. Scriven, Partner, Bennett Grant LLP. Thursday February 15th, 1:30 - 3:30 pm at Grey Ag Services.
“Horse Health Night: Dentistry & Vaccinations”
Presented by: Dr. Tee Fox and Dr. Marika Van Schaik of Markdale Veterinary Services.
Tuesday February 20th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
Hybrid course: Attend in-person at Grey Ag Services or online through Zoom.
“Grassland Bird Conservation on Farms”
Presented by: Zoe Lebrun-Southcott, Dr Andrew Campmozzi and Hanna Kirchmeir, all of Bird Ecology and Conservation Ontario.
Saturday February 24th, 1:30 - 3:30 pm at Grey Ag Services.
“The Fourth Crop: Winter Canola, Winter Barley & Edible Beans”
Presented by: Megan Moran of OMAFRA, and producers Stuart Wright & Adrian Op't Hoog.
Tuesday February 27th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Hybrid course: Attend in-person at Grey Ag Services or online through Zoom.
“Variability of Corn Nitrogen Response Across the Soil Landscape”
Presented by: Ben Rosser of OMAFRA, Jonathan Zettler an Agronomist at Fieldwalker Agronomy, and Caleb Niemeyer from Woodrill Ltd.
Thursday February 29th, 1:00 - 2:00 pm on Zoom.
“QuickBooks Tips”
Presented by: Erich Weber of OMAFRA. Friday March 1st, 1:00 - 3:30 pm at Grey Ag Services.
“AgMaps: Mapping Your Farm”
Presented by: Bob Steiss of OMAFRA.
Tuesday March 5th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Hybrid course: Attend in-person at Grey Ag Services or online through Zoom.
“Economics of Choosing When to Market Lambs”
Presented by: Delma Kennedy, Sheep Specialist at OMAFRA.
Tuesday March 19th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Hybrid course: Attend inperson at Grey Ag Services or online through Zoom.
“Horse Nutrition Night: Feeding the Senior Horse”
Presented by: Jessica McCoag, Equine Nutrition Consultant, Purina.
Wednesday March 20th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Hybrid course: Attend in-person at Grey Ag Services or online through Zoom.
“Seed Saving & Starting”
Presented by the Grey County Master Gardeners.
Thursday March 21st, 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Grey Ag Services.
“Climate Resilient Property Planning”
Presented by: Ivan Chan of Eden in Season.
Tuesday March 26th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Grey Ag Services.
“Market Update & Cow-Calf and Feedlot Benchmarking Data”
Presented by: Steve Duff and John Molenhuis, both of OMAFRA.
Wednesday March 27th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm on Zoom.
“Woodlot Management 101”
Presented by: Sophie Krolikowski of OMAFRA, and a rep from the Ontario Woodlot Association.
Date to be Determined, at Grey Ag Services.
“Canning 101”
Presented by: Martha Rogers, Certified Master Food Preserver, The Valley Preservery.
Thursday April 11th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Hybrid course: Attend in-person at Grey Ag Services or online through Zoom.
“Your Old Barn Study: An Initiative by Ontario Barn Preservation (OBP)"
Presentation & demonstration led by Hugh Fraser, President of OBP for 2023-2024.
Saturday April 13th, 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Hybrid course: Attend in-person at Grey Ag Services or online through Zoom.
“Sheep Nutrition Basics for Your Flock”
Presented by: Courtney Vriens, Owner/Nutritionist of Vriens Nutrition Consulting.
Wednesday April 24th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
Hybrid course: Attend in-person at Grey Ag Services or online through Zoom.
“Fun in the Kitchen: Easy Bread and Pastry Skills to Impress Your Family and Friends!”
Presented by: Connie Shaw, Baking Enthusiast.
Saturday April 27th, 8:45 - 3:30 pm at the Rocklyn Hall.
For full course descriptions, please see our website: www.greyagservices.ca