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Holly Byker

@ilex88

Born and raised on Byker Farms, living and loving the agricultural research life!

 Brinston, Ontario, Canada
Joined December 2011
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Today and every day, let's talk openly about #mentalhealth. Together, we can help raise awareness and reduce #stigma. #BellLetsTalk
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Let's talk. Let's listen. Let's notice. Let's connect. Let's give. Let's empathize. Let's care. Let's love. Let's talk. We're all in this together. #BellLetsTalk
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One plus of the last three months - a cane does get you through airport security faster! #BellLetsTalk
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#BellLetsTalk
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#BellLetsTalk You aren't alone! Reach court. We're here to listen!
Practicing self care can help to maintain your mental well being. When something good happens, make a note of it. Eventually you will have a list of good things to reflect on when you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed. #BellLetsTalk #WednesdayWellness
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Eastern Ontario Crop Conference in Kemptville is coming up! Tuesday, February 11th - use this link to register: eocc.eastontcropconference.c… Hope to see you all there!
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Walk-ins welcome!
Holly Byker (@ilex88) profile pictureHolly Byker@ilex8817 Jul 2019
Looking forward to a great day at Eastern Ontario Crop Diagnostic Day, TOMORROW! Hope to see you all there! (Bring your reusable water bottles if you have them! Going to be a hot one!) eocdd.eastontcropconference.…
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Looking forward to a great day at Eastern Ontario Crop Diagnostic Day, TOMORROW! Hope to see you all there! (Bring your reusable water bottles if you have them! Going to be a hot one!) eocdd.eastontcropconference.…
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Check out planters and strip tillage equipment from a variety of dealers! Wednesday, August 29th! Hwy 43 between Winchester and Chesterville!
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@cropdoc212 Jun 2018
Some Cephalosporium Stripe in this soft red variety.
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We’re looking for an Agronomist in Eastern Ontario! ccaontario.com/careers
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A great reminder as we head into spring! teapawt.net/psikkema1/status/98844…
Peter Sikkema (@psikkema1) profile picturePeter Sikkema@psikkema123 Apr 2018
Control of GR Canada fleabane from 5 studies conducted in Ontario (2016, 2017) with Roundup + Eragon + Merge (73%) and Roundup + 2,4-D (49%); with the addition of Sencor control improved to 88 and 84%, respectively.
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If you look at the calendar you might get the idea we are off to a late start, soil temp says otherwise, we have accumulated no usable heat, corn/soy need 10C start, corn seed in the bag still has100% yield potential, relax for a few more days
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Dundas Soil and Crop Spring Update Meeting is this Wednesday, April 4th! Chesterville Legion - 9:30 am ($20). See attached for more details!
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Looking for a job in Dundas County this summer? Check out the summer student positions at @UofGwinchester - Job posting closes Feb 20th. plant.uoguelph.ca/about-us/e…
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A great conference is happening soon! Register ASAP to ensure your spot! teapawt.net/GillesQuesnel/status/9…
Gilles Quesnel (@GillesQuesnel) profile pictureGilles Quesnel@GillesQuesnel23 Dec 2017
Eastern Ontario Crop Conference - Feb 13, 2018 Kemptville, ON. Program/registration bit.ly/2hZLh6E
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When you come across the book "how herbicides work - biology to application" and you can't wait to sit down and read it! #weednerd #herbiciderefresher #biologyiscool
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This woman is amazing! I really enjoy working "alongside" her on the North and Eastern Stations! teapawt.net/plantagguelph/status/9…
Plant Ag Guelph (@plantagguelph) profile picturePlant Ag Guelph@plantagguelph30 Oct 2017
Read about Kim Jo Bliss, manager of the Emo Agricultural Research Station featured on Country Guide. plant.uoguelph.ca/news/kim-j…
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Jason Deveau@Spray_Guy2 Aug 2017
Left: Drifty hollow cone. Right: 3D (alt forward / backward). In onion, 9 km/ h wind, humid, 28 degrees C. 3 km/h sprayer, 500 L/ha.
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