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AgTech Challenge Focuses on Helping Farmers Produce More with Less.
@CarrotVenture, operated by Verdex Capital, has partnered with @xprize Canada Hub to launch the Food & AgTech Innovation Challenge.
Learn more about the challenge ⤵️
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#AgTech
Preserving food at home to enjoy produce all year round.
From freezing and drying to canning and pickling, preserving food at home can help extend your harvest, reduce waste, and save money while enjoying seasonal produce all year round.
Explore 11 food preservation methods ⤵️
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#Resource
Smash Your Pumpkin, Not the Planet -- Give Halloween Gourds a Second Life.
Pumpkin smash events across Canada give families a fun way to put leftover pumpkins to good use while supporting composting, soil health and animal enrichment.
Find a pumpkin smash near you ⤵️
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#PumpkinSmash
Agricultural Extension Is Critical Rural Infrastructure.
In the September/October issue of Small Farm Canada, we highlight the importance of agricultural extension and its impact on beneficial management practice adoption.
How has an expert helped your farm? 👇️
#FarmEducation
It's time for #FunnyFriday!
Here's another farm-fueled joke to get your weekend started:
What did the pumpkin say to the farmer?
Thanks for helping me reach my gourd-geous potential!
Be sure to share your favourite farm-themed jokes in the comments, we'd love to hear'em. 👇
Deer Season Increases Collision Risk on Canadian Rural Roads.
Across Canada, deer activity increases during the fall breeding season, raising collision risks on rural roads, especially in October and November.
Learn more about the risks ⤵️
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#FarmSafety
Study shows light and smart nutrient use drive better urban crop yields.
Researchers from @ICTA_UAB at @UABBarcelona studied tomatoes in a campus greenhouse for over 8 years to explore more productive, environmentally friendly urban farming.
Learn more about the study ⤵️
smallfarmcanada.ca/news/stud…
#UrbanAgriculture
On the Roof Again.
In the September/October issue of Small Farm Canada, we explore how growing food, making repairs, and learning practical skills can help farmers reduce costs and become more self-sufficient.
What farm jobs do you tackle yourself? 👇
#FarmLife
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It's #TractorTuesday!
This week, we are looking at the 2024 John Deere 4044M.
With MFWD, 44 HP, 400E Loader, and much more, this tractor is ready for any small farm project!
@HorizonAgTurf has all the specs here ⏬
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Lentil Soup Eases Seasonal Transition.
In the September/October issue of Small Farm Canada, we explore easy but healthy recipes like this autumn red lentil soup that can make it easier to manage the time-change transition
What’s your favourite soup to make in the fall? 👇
#FallRecipes
Happy #MachineryMonday!
The Ibex TX31 mini round baler produces up to 90 bales per hour, with adjustable bale density and compatibility with 18–45 hp tractors.
Check out this compact baler from Ibex 🔻
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Proposed Tax Changes Could Support Canadian Farm Businesses.
To support business growth and strengthen Canada's economy, @CFIBNews has outlined tax proposals that could benefit small businesses, including many family-owned farms and operations.
Explore the tax proposals ⤵️
smallfarmcanada.ca/news/cfib…
#SmallFarm
Composting: Transforming Waste into Magic.
Turn kitchen scraps and garden waste into nutrient-rich compost that improves soil health, retains moisture, and supports healthy plant growth.
Use this guide to get started with composting ⤵️
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#Resource
Women Farmers Face Hidden Airborne Risks.
A recent @usask study examined how exposure to two common agricultural contaminants, endotoxins found in farm dust and the herbicide glyphosate, may influence respiratory health.
Learn more about the findings ⤵️
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#SmallFarm
Floramama: From Garden to Bouquet, Growing Flowers for Market by Chloé Roy.
In the September/October issue of Small Farm Canada, we review Chloé Roy’s guide to growing organic flowers, creating bouquets, and running a small flower farm.
Would you grow flowers for market? 👇
#FlowerFarming
It's time for #FunnyFriday!
Here's another farm-fueled joke to get your weekend started:
Why don’t cows make good secret agents?
Because the steaks are too high!
Be sure to share your favourite farm-themed jokes in the comments, we'd love to hear'em.
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🚨 GIVEAWAY ALERT 🚨
We're giving away 10 tickets (5 pairs of 2) to a screening of Cows Come Home!
How to enter: Send us a DM right here on @OntAg.
The first 5 people to send us a direct message saying "I want to see Cows Come Home" will each win 2 tickets.
Good luck!
Full Contest details ⤵️
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#Giveaway
Canadian Food Charities Face Growing Demand and Shortages.
@SecondHarvestCA's State of Food Charity in Canada survey shows that many groups are finding it difficult to provide enough food for everyone seeking assistance.
Learn more about the findings ⤵️
smallfarmcanada.ca/news/cana…
#FoodBank
Coal Ash to Fertilizer? New Technology Turns Waste Into Valuable Farm Inputs.
PHNX Materials, co-founded by Stanford University graduate Krish Mehta, developed a technology to recover materials from coal ash and turn them into a marketable product.
Learn about the technology ⤵️
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