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Farmers' Markets Ontario® - News From OMAF


	ON Organic January 2013 In This Issue… • Does your Farm have a Rodent Problem? • New Detections of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in Ontario • OMAFRA Articles & Updates – Horticulture • Food Safety Snippets • New OMAFRA Publications • Funding Opportunities • Learning Opportunities • Conference and Events • Links to Organic Agriculture Information
	ON Organic December 2012 In This Issue… • Water: Are Your Cows Getting Enough? • Bt 101 • OMAFRA Articles & Updates – Horticulture – Soil Management – Livestock • Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Update • Funding Opportunities • Learning Opportunities • Conference and Events • Links to Organic Agriculture Information
	ON Organic November 2012 In This Issue… • Preparing the Cowherd for Winter • Organic Value Chain Roundtable Recommendations: Managing GMO Contamination Risks • OMAFRA Articles & Updates – Horticulture – Field Crops & Forages – Soil Management – Livestock • Interpretation Corner • Food Safety Snippets • Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Update • Funding Opportunities • Conference and Events • Links to Organic Agriculture Information
	ON Organic October 2012 In This Issue… • Evaluating a Cow’s Manure Output Can Provide You With Valuable Input! • OMAFRA Articles & Updates – Horticulture – Field Crops & Forages – Soil Management – Livestock • Interpretation Corner • Food Safety Snippets • New Publications • Funding Opportunities • Conference and Events • Links to Organic Agriculture Information
	ON Organic September 2012 In This Issue… • OMAFRA Articles & Updates – Horticulture – Field Crops & Forages – Livestock – Soil Management • Interpretation Corner • Eco Farm Day Call for Presentations • Funding Opportunities • Learning Opportunities • Conferences and Events • Ontario Organic Dinner Party Series • Foodland Ontario Organic • Links to Organic Agriculture Information
	ON Organic August 2012 In This Issue… • What a Summer...Forageing Ahead • Cover Crops For Fall Planting • Interpretation Corner • OMAFRA Articles & Updates • Horticulture • Field Crops & Forages • General Topics • Food Safety Snippets • New Publications • Funding Opportunities • Learning Opportunities • Conferences and Events • Links to Organic Agriculture Information.
	ON Organic July 2012 In This Issue… Time for Market: Transport Guidelines for Small Flock Owners Mulch Ado About Weeds: Management Strategies for Hops OMAFRA Articles & Updates New Publications Funding Opportunities Learning Opportunities Conferences and Events Links to Organic Agriculture Information
	On Organic June 2012 In This Issue: • Extended Season Grazing versus Stored Feed for Beef Cows • Foodland Organic Logo Update • OMAFRA Articles & Updates > Spotted Wing Drosophila Update > Cutworm Activity in Sweet Corn and Tomatoes > Avoiding Scurf in Sweet Potato Slips > Tall Spindle Orchard Support Systems • New Publications • Eco Farm Day 2013 • Funding Opportunities • Learning Opportunities • Conference and Events
	ON Organic May 2012 In This Issue… • Pasture Planting Decisions • Be Aware of Leek Moth—A Pest of Allium Crops • OMAFRA Crop IPM Scout Training Schedule • OCO Co-farmer Program Launch • OMAFRA Articles and Updates • OMAFRA Food Safety Snippets • New Publications • Funding Opportunities • Learning Opportunities • Conferences and Events • Links to Organic Agriculture Information
	ON Organic April 2012 In This Issue… • Are Windbreaks Multifunctional? • Dry cows are susceptible to heat stress too! • OMAFRA Crop IPM Scout Training Schedule • OMAFRA Articles and Updates > Watch Out - Those cover crops are growing! > Grain Storage - Problems to Avoid > Counting Nematodes? Proper sampling and handling is key • OMAFRA Food Safety Snippets • Risk Management Program Update • Funding Opportunities • Learning Opportunities • Conferences and Events
	ON Organic March 2012 In This Issue… • Starting the Grazing Season • Downy Mildew of Basil • OMAFRA Articles & Updates > Pruning for Uniformity > Carry-Over Effects of Mild Winter Temp on Apple Yields > Maple Production Post Season Work • Survey for Horticultural Producers • OMAFRA Food Safety Snippets • Risk Management Program Update • Funding Opportunities • Learning Opportunities • Events
	ON Organic February 2012 In This Issue… • Timely Tips for Beef Cattle • Measuring Social Media and Smartphone Use in Ontario • OMAFRA Articles & Updates • OMAFRA Food Safety Snippets • Risk Management Program Update • Farm Business Registration Update • Funding Opportunities • Events • Links to Organic Agriculture Information

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Special features

What's in season & how to use it
Find out what crops are in season now (or will be soon). Learn about Ontario produce and how to pick it and prepare it. Click here to go to the Foodland Ontario website. (It's amazing!)

Want to start a farmers' market?
Find out what it takes (and how long it takes) to start a successful market in your community.
However, before you attempt our questionnaire we recommend that you read our Checklist and Timelines.

Click here to fill out our online questionnaire.

Join Farmers' Markets Ontario®
If your market qualifies as a true farmers' market, it should be part of Farmers' Markets Ontario® so it can start enjoying the benefits of membership. Click here to find out more.

Special events at Ontario markets
Find out which markets are having special events. Click here for an up-to-date list.