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Ron Judd Ron Judd Dave MacLaren Outstanding Contributions to Agriculture ecognition of people who have made Judd said his management of his dairy herd Soil and Crop Improvement Association and Routstanding contributions to agriculture in sparked further involvement in agricultural the Norfolk Federation of Agriculture, among Norfolk County was long overdue. issues leading to membership in 4-H, Norfolk others. He served as president of the Brant- Three years ago, the Waterford Heritage Norfolk Jersey Club and in 2011 was honoured and Agricultural Museum decided to create the with a Jersey Canada Lifetime Membership. His Norfolk County Agricultural Hall of Fame in their association with the Norfolk Land Stewardship facility. A gallery was especially designed to committee lead him to be a proponent of showcase individuals who have demonstrated no-till farming and a strong advocate of soil achievements, results, benefits and innovations conservation. in agriculture and rural development as a result Aside from his agricultural interests, Judd of the nominees’ volunteer or paid activities. also served with distinction on municipal council Initial inductees in 2015 were Arthur Loughton, for several years. a long time director of the Ontario Ministry of MacLaren, who passed away a few years Agriculture and Rural Affairs research station at ago, was best known for a four decade career Simcoe and Richard Walker, a stalwart member in agricultural journalism. of the Norfolk Federation of Agriculture. Moving to St. Williams at an early age, his The following year author and educator Harry family was one of the first to grow tobacco in B. Barrett, arborist Monroe Landon, tobacco 1928. He grew tobacco for several years and activist Andy Zei and cattleman Larry Chanda served as a committeeman on the Ontario Flue- were selected. Cured Tobacco Growers Marketing Board. His This spring, Ron Judd and Dave MacLaren knowledge of the tobacco industry led him to be were inducted. invited as a columnist and general reporter with “It was a packed house,” said Melissa the Delhi News-Record and Canadian Tobacco Collver, Norfolk County’s manager of heritage Grower magazine. and culture. “He had a passion for writing and speaking,” “It’s an honour to celebrate outstanding said his daughter Suzanne Moore. achievements in agriculture and rural develop- She said her father was dedicated to ment.” agriculture and the plight of tobacco farmers Judd was born in Simcoe in 1928 and lives Ron Judd and the late David MacLaren were and was respected world-wide. at Meadow Lynn Farm purchased by his father inducted into the Norfolk County Agricultural Hall “He was a real gentleman,” she said.  in 1946 and is now operated by his son and of Fame. Representing her father, David MacLaren grandson. is Suzanne Moore.

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The Ontario Hazelnut Association (OHA) is pleased to announce the six growers that planted ten acres in Spring 2016 as part of the Ontario Hazelnut Association's Grower Trial Project will be hosting the following farm tours this Summer and Fall: The Ontario Hazelnut Association (OHA)• Friday, June 23 – Dalgleish Farms Ltd., is pleased to announce the Wheatley six growers that • Sunday, June 25 – Gladstone Farm, Blenheim & Athena Acres, Wardsville planted ten acres in Spring 2016 as part of the Ontario Hazelnut Association's Grower The Ontario Hazelnut Association (OHA)• Saturday, September 9 – Port Dover is pleased to announce the Farms, Port Dover six growers that Trial Project • Sunday,will be hosting the following farm tours this Summer and Fall: September 10 – Nutcracker Ridge, Uxbridge planted ten acres in Spring 2016 as part of the Ontario Hazelnut Association's Grower These tours are open to the public and free to attend! Please contact Andrew Nixon, OHA Project Manager, at [email protected] Project • Friday, June 23 towill be hosting the following farm tours this Summer and Fall: reserve your– Dalgleish spot. This Farms Ltd., Wheatley project is funded in part through Growing Forward 2, a federal-provincial- territorial initiative.• Sunday, June 25 The Agricultural– AdaptationGladston e FarmCouncil, Blenheim & Athena Acres, Wardsville assists in the delivery of Growing Forward 2 in Ontario. • Friday, June 23 – Dalgleish Farms Ltd., Wheatley • Saturday, September 9 – Port Dover Farms, Port Dover • Sunday, June 25 – Gladstone Farm, Blenheim & Athena Acres, Wardsville • • Sunday, September 10 Saturday, September 9 – – Nutcracker RPort Dover Farms, Port Doveridge, Uxbridge These tours are • Sunday, September 10 open to the public and free– Nutcracker R to attend! Please contact Andrew Nixon, idge, Uxbridge 118733_Norfolk_Farm_Summer.indd 6 OHA Project Manager, at [email protected] to reserve your spot. This 17-06-21 2:27 PM These tours are open to the public and free to attend! Please contact Andrew Nixon, project is funded in part through Growing Forward 2, a federal-provincial-territorial OHA Project Manager, at [email protected] to reserve your spot. This initiative. The Agricultural Adaptation Council assists in the delivery of Growing project is funded in part through Growing Forward 2, a federal-provincial-territorial Forward 2 in Ontario. initiative. The Agricultural Adaptation Council assists in the delivery of Growing Forward 2 in Ontario.

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Truffles are not to be trifled with. In the increasingly democratized world of haute cuisine, truffles are at the top of the food chain for gourmands. The elusive fungi are highly prized for its rarity and sharp mushroom taste. Because it is very difficult to find them, the price of the underground truffles is sky high. “It’s the highest revenue yielding, legal, crop out there,” said Adam Koziol of Earthgen International of Dunnvillle. Koziol, who operates a 60-acre tree propagation business producing 80 different species of trees, said truffles sell for $10 a gram. In Australia, where there have been plantation-type production Agriculture is our way of life too there has been yields of 400 pounds to the acre. Truffles are usually found in close Meet Jacques association with tree roots, but they In 17 years at FCC, Jacques has helped hundreds of Canadian only like specific kinds of trees and soil. Some of their favourite trees are English producers build their dreams. Like everyone on your FCC team, oak and hazelnuts which are currently Jacques knows your industry and he’ll get to know you. being introduced in this area to meet a burgeoning commercial confectionary 1-800-387-3232 fcc.ca demand. As a tree propagator, Koliol has been working with hazelnuts for eight years and was fascinated by the prospect of piggybacking truffles spores on hazelnut root stock by inoculation. Word of his work spread and two years ago he was invited to Spain to follow up his efforts. Koziol said truffles production is traditionally a highly secretive and tightly regulated endeavour. In the forest, underground truffles are rooted out by pigs or dogs who can detect their pungent smell. The process is haphazard and damaging to the tree roots, but modern plantation planting tends to rob the truffles of nutrients in the soil that inhibits their development. In Europe, truffles are harvested in late fall or winter. Kolziol is looking at summer truffles which are currently illegal. Koziol has planted about 4,000 spore- injected trees this year and he’s convinced Jacques DeBlois customers will ”buy anything we produce.” FCC Senior Relationship Manager In addition to the high-end fresh market, truffles can also be marketed for its oils and salts. “A lot of people are into it,” he said. To whet a growing interest in the potential for producing truffles, Koziiol’s Earthgen company will be holding an Open House on Sept. 23 at his facility on the Canborough Road with a followup Truffles Tour of different sites in December. 

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This, in addition Vigorously acknowledged and promoted by the to more well-established best management practise Food and Agriculture Organization of the United practices such as crop rotations, cover crops and Nations (FAO), soil makes all life possible. Home to no-to-low tillage, must become more and more over 25% of our planet’s biodiversity, “soil is one of essential for long term soil health improvements nature’s most complex ecosystems.” and sustainability. At the recent Global Symposium on Soil Organic This “new reality” requires investment with the Thomas Judd of Meadow Lynn Farms displays a hand full of dried compost and is Carbon, FAO Director-General Jose Graziano financial return to be realized involving multiple odour free. The compost is spread on their da Silva stressed that beyond their critical role years of effort and commitment by farmers to their fields and on their vegetable operation as a carbon sink, healthy soils underpin multiple soil. environmental processes upon which humankind Programs such as GLASI – the Great Lakes Happy cows was the main goal of a Simcoe depends. “Soils with high organic carbon content Agricultural Stewardship Initiative – are helping to area dairy operation in adopting composting to are likely to be more fertile and productive, better bridge some of these costs. their herd management. able to purify water, and help to increase the New reports provided by the Compost Quality Thomas Judd of Meadow Lynn Farms was resilience of livelihoods to the impacts of climate Alliance (CQA) are also providing more specifics on twigged to composting while attending the change.” the amount and financial value of available nutrients University of Guelph and “saw the writing on Compost is one of the ways to build organic in compost to help set compost in the context of the wall.” Meadow Lynn Farms was started by his matter in soils. Compost’s contribution of organic overall nutrient management plans and purchases. grandfather in 1946 and has prospered over matter is increasingly important as sources of Current provincial strategy discussions on Food the past two generations because of good manure decline in Ontario. and Organic Waste should also help direct greater management. In recent years, The Compost Council of Canada attention and resources to advance compost Judd recognized a growing consumer trend has been working with the Region of Peel and markets in agriculture. to animal welfare and food safety and viewed the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural In the meantime, a good first step is to connect using compost in their cattle barn as a step in that direction. Affairs to assess the dynamics involved in returning with nearby compost producers to discuss available “The main reason I went to compost for my compost made from urban residential collection supply as well as delivery and application logistics. milking herd was absolutely cow comfort,” he programs back to farm fields. Contacting the waste management department said. “The cows are happier and healthier and With the involvement of fourteen farms and of your local municipality, certified crop advisors that’s a major talking point for selling milk.” seven compost facilities, the multi-year research as well as The Compost Council of Canada can Four years ago, Judd built a new barn and involved in the Ontario Compost Trials has shown help provide you with local sources and expertise changed to a new management system of “loose” housing where the cattle are allowed that compost is helping to re-build soil structure, to make your assessment of the value of improving to roam the barn. He pointed out that keeping increasing soil’s microbial activity, enhancing soil quality with the addition of compost easier and cows on concrete in contained pens required moisture control and helping produce healthier a good investment.  time consuming annual trimming of their plants more resistant to drought, pests and hooves. disease. Susan Antler serves as the Executive Director of The “I liked the freedom the cows are afforded Compost Council of Canada, the national non-profit now,” he said. But the trials, along with interviews with the organization dedicated to organics recycling and the return of organic matter and compost back to soils. She can be A minimum two-foot deep compost pack farmer participants and members of the compost of sawdust was laid over the clay base of the industry in Ontario, have also revealed challenges reached @ 1-877-571-GROW(4769); [email protected]. 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otwithstanding the reputation of the iconic Farmers’ Almanac, Nweather is the most unpredictable element of agricultural production. Weather usually determines the outcome of most crops and Mother Nature can be a fickle mistress. However, there is help. Environment Canada has maintained a weather monitoring station at the former Agriculture Canada Research Station near Delhi since 1954. Geoff Coulson, warning preparedness meteorologist with Environment Canada, reports a wet start to this growing season. In April, precipitation at Delhi amounted to 106 mm, well above the normal 86.6 mm. May saw a total of 141.9 mm, compared to the normal 88.9 mm and fourth wettest since 1954. “One month (above normal) is notable, but back to back causes some concerns,” Coulson said, who cited possible delays in planting because of wet fields.

118733_Norfolk_Farm_Summer.indd 12 17-06-21 2:28 PM NORFOLK FARMS - June 2017 - 13 ...a fickle mistress After a lengthy period of drought last year, precipitation is expected to return to seasonal levels for the start of the summer. However, Coulson said long term predictions of rainfall is a “challenge” because it tends to be localized. Using an American prediction model, he said a wet summer is indicated, while a Canadian model indicates a dryer summer season “settling back to normal.” Temperature wise, April was 9.7 degrees, compared to the average 6.9, while May was the second coolest since 2010 at 12.7 compared to the average 13.2. Current local temperatures are trending upwards with warmer Custom Network & than usual readings for the rest of June and into July. But Coulson cautioned that there are no strong signals about temperature trends. Phone Solutions “We’ll still get heat waves, but it will also be cooler than usual,” he said. The north shore of Lake Erie, including Norfolk County, is a determinant of local weather. As the shallowest, and therefore the For Your Business. warmest, of the Great Lakes, storms can be unpredictable. “Over my 30 years (as a meteorologist) I’ve seen a number of damaging hail events along the shore from Essex through Norfolk and the Niagara Peninsula,” Coulson said. “Nickel sized hail and larger can be devastating.” He added that a small percentage of thunderstorms can produce Contact our team: flooding and high winds that may generate tornadoes.” Coulson said Long Point can be a benefit to Norfolk County. “The spit of land can influence wind patterns and storms will steer around,” he said. Forecasting weather has become increasingly accurate in recent 519-428-4650 years and Coulson recommends farmers can more easily access current and pending weather on the internet at www.gc.ca and link [email protected] www.kwic.com to analysis model or an American site www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov. 

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118733_Norfolk_Farm_Summer.indd 13 17-06-21 2:28 PM 14 - NORFOLK FARMS - June 2017 LAND VALUES INCREASE - Realtors From ginseng and tobacco to lettuce and grapes, the soil of Norfolk County can successfully produce nearly any crop. As a result, new farmers or those looking to expand their operations must dig deep to afford the land.

Brian Holden, Broker Banker Big Realty Ltd. trend seems to be the of Record for Re/Max Brokerage in Delhi, risks expanding of existing Erie Shores Realty Inc. will remain manageable operations.” has been in the business so long as interest rates Most production for about 29 years and remain low. land sales, according said Norfolk County has Bouw explained there to Bouw, are indeed always had an excellent is a shortage of affordable for ginseng, however supply of very fertile productive farmland for land is being utilized land. new farmers or anyone for vegetables, cash Brian Holden “Our land is early Bill Bouw wanting to expand Dean Morrison crops like field corn and land – that means you their existing operation soybeans, blueberries, can get on the land early to work it up and considerably. And that’s exactly what some grapes and nursery stock. stay on late because it’s sandy loam and well farmers do – they feel investing in more land While there’s no crystal ball, Bouw is draining,” Holden said. rather than banking their returns is a better confident land prices will remain stable with Locally, land has been climbing in value for bet for the future, or that they are maximizing possible increases between zero and five per the past eight to ten years with the peak hitting the efficiency of their infrastructure. cent this year. between 2011 and 2013. Since then the area “This is common practice for many ginseng “U.S. land prices dropped by five to eight has experienced slight to moderate increases. growers who really don’t have any other option per cent last year, “ Bouw explained. “And Production land currently ranges from $10- than to continue to buy virgin land to keep their unless our commodity prices remain firm and $12,000 per acre and, in some situations, operations running,” Bouw said. Ginseng land the dollar stays around $0.75, we could see can reach as much as $20-$24,000 per cannot be reused due to crop disease issues. some softening of land prices here as well.” acre for ginseng and tobacco crops. Holden Some farm operations are a joint effort Regardless, land doesn’t multiply and it can’t said Norfolk County lands obviously produce between family members so in order to be man-made per se which leaves agriculture excellent yields and therefore the return is sustain and ensure success for more than in a strong financial position until farm income hearty as well. That being said, the return on one family, they look for ways to expand and flattens, and land appreciation slows. an acre of ginseng compared to that on an grow the business. “Due to the diverse farming area that we live acre of field corn is significant. According to Dean Morrison, Broker of in, there seems no backing off of farm prices,” Over the past few years land has been less Record for Morrison Realty Ltd. Brokerage, Morrison concluded. “As the old saying goes, affordable due to the fact land values have “As farmers age many can now afford the ‘they don’t make land everyday.’ Hopefully this outpaced increases in total farm revenue. opportunity to retire and decide to sell, is a good sign for what is yet to come. Farmers However, according to Bill Bouw, Farm allowing other younger farmers to get started can invest knowing that land has always Specialist/Realtor Sales Agent with Coldwell or expand their existing operation. The provided a good return on investment.”

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Chartered Professional Accountants leading farming regions Chartered Professional Accountants By Clark Hoskin orfolk County promotes itself as Ontario’s Garden and has every Consistently ranked one of Nright to do so. Latest data from Statistics Canada’s 2016 Census of Consistently ranked one of Agriculture confirms that our farmers are leaders in agriculture not only on Canada’s top 20 CPA firms. the provincial stage, but the national one, too. Canada’s top 20 CPA firms. Innovation comes naturally to Norfolk County and our agriculture sector leads the way with technology. By acre, our farmers use the most computers, laptops, smartphones, tablets, GPS and GIS mapping Family matters compared to anywhere else in Canada. Family matters There are 1,860 farm operators working 1,307 farms in Norfolk County, The agriculture specialists at Millards will help you with total land in crops of 196,403 acres. Farm employees totalled 7,619, Thepass agriculturealong your specialistsfamily business, at Millards assist willyour help children you including 6,493 seasonal or temporary workers – the most of any other passor grandchildren along your family with thebusiness, financial assist operations, your children and region in Canada – plus 812 full-time and 314 part-time year-round ormake grandchildren sure the transfer with theis fair financial to your operations,family members and workers. who aren’t continuing with your farm business. Norfolk County farmers received more than $519 million in gross make sure the transfer is fair to your family members farm receipts last year, up 43% compared to 2011. Overall income in who aren’t continuing with your farm business. the Norfolk County agriculture sector is seventh highest in Canada, and second highest in Ontario. Norfolk County has the most farms in Canada Tax advisors reporting incomes of over $2 million, up 55%. Overall farm operating expenses in Norfolk County surpassed $477 The Millards teamTax has advisors farm tax expertise to guide million last year, up 35%. Total farm capital, including land, buildings, Theyou Millards through team the changeshas farm totax the expertise small businessto guide livestock and machinery, was valued at approximately $3.3 billion, up youdeduction through as the well changes as advising to the you small on issues business that 57%. By acre, Norfolk County has the second highest total farm capital deductionaffect your aslifetime well ascapital advising gains youexemption on issues when that it value in Canada. comes time to sell or transfer your farm. Norfolk County affect your lifetime capital gains exemption when it farmers are Ontario’s comes time to sell or transfer your farm. Number One growers of asparagus, cabbage, Specialized expertise tart cherries, ginseng, Specialized expertise peppers, pumpkins, The farm specialists at Millards have a long history rye, squash and Theassisting farm specialists clients with at governmentMillards have farm a long programs history zucchini, strawberries, andassisting accounting clients software, with government enabling you farm to programsfocus on and other vegetables. managing your business. Norfolk County is and accounting software, enabling you to focus on among Ontario’s top- managing your business. growing communities of several other crops: sweet corn, apples, potatoes, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Our farmers are Canada’s Number One growers of asparagus, tart cherries, ginseng, peppers, pumpkins, squash and zucchini, and other vegetables. Norfolk County poultry farmers reported sales of over 15 million kilograms of chicken and almost 1.5 million kilograms of turkey. Poultry Chartered Professional Accountants inventory was up 64%, as were pigs (up 13%), cattle and calves (up 6%), Chartered Professional Accountants goats (up 43%), and sheep and lambs (up 32%). There were 24 farms growing organics, up 26%, and 27 farms with SIMCOE DELHI PORT DOVER maple trees, up 69%. The Census reported 126 farms reporting farm gate sales. Six farms reported using Community Supported Agriculture to 519.426.1606SIMCOE 519.582.3110DELHI PORT519.583.9994 DOVER market their products. Total greenhouse area (the majority of it in flowers) exceeded 5.2 519.426.1606 519.582.3110 519.583.9994 million square feet, down 10% from 2011. Sales of forest products were TILLSONBURG NORWICH $546,078, up 39%. There were 98 tobacco farms in 2016, up from 63 in 2011. TILLSONBURG519.688.9991 519.863.3554NORWICH Farmers in Norfolk County also grow mainstream field crops, including corn for grain, soybeans, wheat. Acreages for the most part had decreased 519.688.9991 519.863.3554 for these commodities. For more information about Norfolk County agriculture, visit millards.com norfolkbusiness.ca/agriculture or norfolkfarms.com.  millards.com

118733_Norfolk_Farm_Summer.indd 15 17-06-21 2:28 PM 16 - NORFOLK FARMS - June 2017 FRESH CIDER a family tradition hen Cheryl Peck graduated from university With fresh cider, a small amount of Wand wanted to be involved in the farm, she preservative is added, it’s bottled and had no idea the impact her value-added product refrigerated. It now has a 56-day shelf life. With would have on the family operation. sparkling cider, a lengthy filtration process “I wanted to be on the farm, but I’m not a follows the pressing. farmer per-se,” she said. “I always like the retail “It gives us the clarity we want with sparkling aspect and teaching people about local food cider and strips the yeast so the product won’t and how it’s grown.” ferment,” Peck said. Peck’s degree was in economics and Then the carbonation is added before commerce. Her father Tom Haskett purchased bottling. Sparkling cider has a two-year shelf what is now known as the home farm from his life. It doesn’t need to be refrigerated until after uncle Tom Hill in 1966. The farm was purchased opening. in 1919 by Tom’s grandparents. At that time, Besides sales at the Cider Keg, the sparkling the operation had 25 acres of orchard. cider is sold in 500 different locations across Making fresh cider was a family tradition for Canada from grocery chains to small mom and the Hasketts. pop operations. “Every fall it was a family event for families “It’s still a specialty product,” Peck said. “It’s and friends,” she said. “I thought we could bring machinery fabrication, product tests and in delis and farmer’s markets.” that to the public.” development was a family effort. The success of the cider has fuelled Construction started for the Cider Keg in Today, the operation has expanded and expansion of the farm. Besides the home 1990. The concept was so new it took 126 the presses can produce 100 to 200 cases farm, more land was purchased or rented. planning meetings to get final approval. of 12 bottles per day of sparkling cider in There are now 110 acres of apples, 75 “Really, no one in the area had done anything approximately two hours as well as up to 3400 acres of strawberries, and smaller amounts like that so they had to write us into the planning jugs of fresh apple cider. Typically, the press of tomatoes, pumpkins, peaches, apricots, act,” she said. runs about three times per week. All apples cherries and nectarines. With the Cider Keg up and running, another come from the Haskett farm or are purchased Peck, given the friendly title “cider boss” by company approached Peck to retail its through the Norfolk Fruit Growers Association. staff, is technically director of operations for carbonated cider. An average pressing produces about 10,000 the Cider Keg and T and J Haskett Farms. Her “There wasn’t a drop of real cider in it,” she liters. After it’s pressed, it must sit 12 hours and knack for retail can be seen in the other value- said “I thought we can do better than this.” is treated with ultraviolet to ensure there are added products sold at the Cider Keg.  After a lot of experimentation, a line of no harmful bacteria. From there the process is (Tom Haskett owns, and directs the daily operations of sparkling apple cider was launched. The separate dependent on the end product. T&J Haskett Farms)

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or many farmers growing a crop is the easy Today, they have integrated with American Fpart. Processing, marketing and selling the companies and the northeast part of the United fruit of their fields can be a bigger challenge. States is their biggest market. Growing cherries was a case in point for “The border is still an issue but we’re the relatively small acreage in Norfolk County integrated as well as we can be,” said Marshall so back in the early 1970s, a small group of Schuyler, general manager of the company. growers got together to form the Norfolk Cherry With only two cherry processing facilities in Company. Ontario, technology and economies of scale are Motivation for their endeavour was the abrupt key to success. loss of their biggest buyer. Schuyler said they have adapted state of A total of five local orchard owners stepped the art technology and insists “our plant is up to organize their own processing and competitive.” marketing facility at its current location on the The Norfolk Cherry Company has also 11th Concession of Woodhouse east of the Blue Line. Building slowly,TR OtheyN beganG. to S processTAB LdevelopedE. U Nits ownST varietyOP calledPA MontmorencyBLE. Ken Porteous, one of the owners at the Norfolk their own cropsS and expanded to process and Tart which has generated growing interest from Cherry Company. sell for others. health conscious consumers. Ken Porteous of Lingwood Farms admitted While the baking trade has been stagnant, back pollination, but Schuyler said he remains their first Eseason. U in business didn’t get off to an Schuyler said dried cherries in products such optimistic there will be a “reasonable” crop. STRONG. STauspiciousABL start. NSTOPPABLEas. Trail Mix are popular as is cherry juice Schuyler said The Norfolk Cherry Company “We lost $75,000 in a sale to England and I concentrates. will continue to invest and called on the industry wondered about the wisdom of it,” he said. Product diversification is important in a to work together. However they persevered and have grown crop that is susceptible to adverse weather “If we work together we’ll do better over the years. conditions. Recent cool weather has set individually,” he said. 

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Chambers Family TraditionSINCE 1977 A lifetime hobby has turned into a business for a Villa Nova area couple.

arvin and Judy Chambers have been in the maple end of the season, the equipment in the sugar shanty Msyrup business since 1977. The business’ origin is removed so it must all be reassembled. is traced back to a tradition in the Chambers’ family. The start of the sugar-making process is a reverse “It’s just what everybody did in the spring time - osmosis concentrator that removes part of the families tapped a couple trees in front of their house water from the sap. This means less time boiling in in the spring,” Judy said. “Marvin just decided he the evaporator. It still takes five to six hours to boil a wanted to do more than that that.” batch of syrup. Expanding on the origins of the business, Judy “It’s constant motion,” Judy said. “You’re always continued, “When you’re a farmer you have an putting wood in to burn and you have to check the appreciation for all things that involve tinkering. I syrup.” think that’s what started it because he had an old The wood that feeds the evaporator is all cut from evaporator he was tinkering with.” the Chambers’ farm, which is more work ahead of Initially trees on the Chambers family farm were the season. tapped with buckets hanging on the spigots. A When syrup production is complete, Judy’s part tractor and wagon with a large pail on it were used to of the operation starts. She works the maple shop collect the sap. Then the Chambers became aware and produces the value-added products. of a bush on the Villa Nova Road, which was owned About 85 per cent of the syrup is sold as syrup. by what was then the City of Nanticoke. They started Part is sold at other Norfolk County locations, at local renting that and when it became available in 1987, restaurants and farmer’s markets, but most goes purchased it. out the door of their maple shop. The value-added Judy Chambers displays a variety of the maple There are 20 acres of hardwood bush on the 50- products are sold in some of the other locations as products sold at their maple shop in front of the acre property that are now the heart of the maple well. These include maple cream, maple candies, store’s fireplace. operation. Part of the property was a former orchard. Maple barbecue sauce, jellies, maple cashew brittle, A garage for sorting apples was converted into a and a host of other products. sugar shack. The Chambers built their house on the Spring is a busy time when the maple products Maple syrup is available year-round. In the past property, and added a retail location in 1998-99 at are fresh and on everyone’s mind. Judy used to 40 years, the Chambers have only run out three 235 Villa Nova Road. In the late 1980s, vacuum lines have a pancake house in the maple shop, but last times. And maple syrup does keep indefinitely – Judy and a pump were added to replace manual collection year was the first season without it. Eliminating the said they have two jugs that are 40 years old. It’s from the buckets. Today, there are 3,000 taps in the pancakes was a step towards semi-retirement for the recommended maple syrup be stored in a refrigerator bush. Chambers. It didn’t affect syrup sales, although that or frozen once the seal is broken. Early January is time for the Chambers to be was a concern. Fall and Christmas again become a busy time at in the bush, installing each of the 3,000 taps and “We’re fortunate to have a loyal customer base the maple shop. Besides their own products, some connecting it to the vacuum lines. 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“It’s a grassroots producer organization,” May agriculture. She said being a member could pay said. financial and knowledge dividends. The association does have an agreement with “They can learn from their peers, learn what’s the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural new, about new technology and new pieces of Affairs to complete soil and crop trials locally at equipment – that’s always of interest,” she said. locations across the province. These include “You learn how to do a better job yourself and experimentation with new varieties. This is one share that information.” function the organization provides that used to Membership rates are set by the county be run through OMAFRA. organizations and range from $10 to $20 per year. May said membership in the organization is For more information, visit the web site at also a good way to keep up with the latest in ontariosoilcrop.org. 

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Formed in 1939, the organization has spread across the province and now has chapters in every county and region. As well, there is a provincial organization that oversees programs delivered from the provincial level and organizes an annual meeting. Today, there are 4,200 members. Some of the membership benefits include: Access to current information on crop production research Touring on-farm demonstrations and research trials Trust the de nitive authority Receiving quarterly newsletters that highlight local project results, new technology and timely production issues; as on Agriculture Law in Canada well as information on upcoming crop tours, summer and winter demonstrations and applied research trials Brimage Law Group is proud to have one of our partners author a book Access to OSCIA News & Views and our entitled “Agriculture Law In Canada.” As farmers continue to diversify and website for up-to-date information evolve, Brimage remains dedicated to meeting the industry’s legal needs Learning and networking with other now and for years to come. progressive farmers in your area at meetings, bus tours, twilight tours, demonstration days, workshops, and annual meetings. Given the importance of agriculture in the Canadian economy On a provincial scale, OSCIA delivers the and its prominence among legal transactions in rural settings Environmental Farm Plan, Growing Your “ Farm Profit and Traceability programs for across the country, this trend of greater attention by lawyers the Ontario government. These programs and academics concerning agricultural matters is most welcome. open individual operators up to a variety of Agricultural Law in Canada represents the rst volume created funding. ever primarily for practitioners who work with farm and “Farmers are able to access fund to improve their farms once they’ve taken the agribusiness clients. workshops,” said Margaret May, regional Agriculture Law in Canada - Preface and Acknowledgements program lead. There is an annual meeting held provincially with speakers brought in to teach relevant For legal expertise grounded in agriculture, contact Brimage Law Group today. topics and share information. County associations have information for crop trials and share that information with their membership in the county. 519.426.5840 “It gives you wonderful information for your areas as well as across the province,” For more information, visit May said. www.brimage.com/agriculture-law Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association is not a general farm organization.

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At his farm just south of LaSalette, John Picard stops to sniff some hops which will eventually be turned into craft beer. Photo supplied

Pollination services, call for pricing and availability. Summer crop pollination, i.e. melons, squash, cucumbers, or back yard enthusiasts serving Norfolk County. Also construction of Ramblin’ Road began and regular who often come by the bus load. The busy months available fresh bulk apples travellers had yet another project to keep their on at are upon John and his team of 10 in LaSalette but sales, as well as apples John’s farm. they embrace the hectic time knowing new people for livestock. By December 2012, John held his grand opening are coming to the county. They also know from with three varieties of beer. To his surprise they sold experience that most new visitors will eventually Any questions feel out almost immediately. become the kind who returns time and again. free to ask. His craft beer has become very popular and John This summer, in the event some may need a bit of credits much of that to having access to LaSalette’s enticing, John is adding a summer beer to the line- good run of water, which is key to making a good up. He describes it as refreshing with an abundance beer. of Norfolk notes. Kent Creek Orchard “We’ve seen great growth over the past four A true country boy to the core, John loves the 1725 McDowell Road E. years,” John said. “What we saw early on however idea craft beer takes him back to the basics of was that when the people started coming, they were farming, such as ancient grains and things closer to RR#6, Simcoe continually asking where they could eat.” the food source. Many locals who enjoy the variety P: 519-426-6148 Although John was also producing kettle chips Ramblin’ Road has to offer recognize their rural on-site from field to production on the farm – visitors roots as well. were looking for more than a tasty snack. “I strive to brew to the background of our area, So it was the fall of 2016 when The Roost opened as well as build trust and goodwill,” John said. And full-time on site at the brewery. Hamburgers and other as the bus loads of out-of-towners roll in, John will beer-related food items, including caramel chocolate observe and listen to get a feel what may best suit poutine, are served Tuesday through Sunday. them too. This, he knows, will help him to continue The agri-business angel of Ramblin’ Road is what adding to his story, which everyone is sure is far from truly excites this self-proclaimed foodie and he never written. draws a line between food and beverage. If you can’t make it to the brewery, check out Today Ramblin’ Road boasts seven varieties of ramblinroad.ca where your interest will be piqued ® beer and is host to visitors from all over the map and your tastebuds tempted.  RBC Royal Bank has a dedicated team of account managers, specializing in financial services for Agriculture. SUPPORTING To start a conversation with an ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Agricultural Specialist, call in the REGION SINCE 2010 Arlene Schaap 519-428-2758 Kyle Mertens 519-758-2532 Creating a sustainable, prosperous, and diverse economy driven by innovation. Chris Anderson 519-428-3382 What we do: Support Infrastructure that fosters economic development Contribute to the development of human capital in support of economic development Support sector development with a regional impact: focusing on agriculture and food For more information: Contact us at 519-842-6333

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Cleaver Orchards is a family operation started four generations ago in 1915 outside Simcoe.The family theme continues today with two generations still involved. Left to right are: Casey, Cody and father Rick. The old saying about an apple never falls far from the tree applies in many ways for the Cleaver family of Simcoe.

asey Cleaver is the fourth generation to which were large trees spaced far apart. My Casey took over the operation 14 years Cgrow apples on the family farm on Blue grandfather planted semi-dwarf trees. My ago, but his father still assists. “My dad’s still Line Road in Simcoe. His great-grandfather father planted dwarf trees at a higher density. a big part of the farm,” he said. “We’re still Alfred Thomas first planted apple trees on I planted at a higher density and work for early in that transition right now.” His brother Cody the family acreage in 1915. His grandfather production.” also works on the farm, doing the mechanical James and father Richard continued the repairs on the machinery. Cleaver Orchards tradition. He explained further that the practice now When Casey was growing up, he knew he The original trees planted over 100 years is to use fully dwarfing rootstock. These trees wanted to continue the family’s apple farming ago are long ago history. Asked what has are smaller and go into apple production in tradition. At the time, the main apples were changed since his great-grandfather’s time, the third or fourth year instead of the sixth or what he referred to as “more sour varieties” Casey answered, “They grew standard trees, seventh year. such as Empire, Macintosh, Ida Reds and

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Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean there is a shortage of work for orchard owners. Casey Cleaver is busy in the field pruning trees during the [email protected] colder months.

Northern Spies. Then, in the late 1990s, his father planted 80 acres of Honey Crisp and Ambrosia. Life’s brighter under the sun “That’s where it started for me was with the great eating apples,” Casey said. * * “That’s where I got excited about new McKay Insurance and Financial Services Inc. Brent A. McKay BA CFP® Gary F. McKay CLU® [email protected] Advisor Sales Associate Advisor varieties and new root stock.” [email protected] [email protected] Today, Cleaver Farms has eight or nine 23 Peel Street, Simcoe, ON • 519-426-4595 varieties grown for commercial purposes. 237 Main Street, Delhi, ON • 519-582-1401 But, Casey’s passion for new varieties continues as there are 40 varieties The advisors at McKay Insurance and Financial Services Inc. are contracted with Sun Life Financial grown in small quantities for the farm’s Distributors (Canada) Inc., a member of the Sun Life Financial group of companies. *Mutual funds distributed by Sun Life Financial Investment Services (Canada) Inc. retail roadside stand. He starts the new Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada is a member of the Sun Life Financial group of companies. varieties at the roadside and gauges the © Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, 2017. public’s acceptance. The roadside stand is also an outlet to sell some of the smaller apples that don’t make the commercial grade. The roadside stand only accounts for less than five per cent of the farm’s sales. WE WANT YOUR GRAIN! The majority are sold through Norfolk Fruit Growers Association. Started in LAC has been serving the Ontario Farmer 1906, this grower co-operative markets since 1985. We have over 100 years of apples. The Cleavers were members combined experience trading grain. since 1910. Interestingly, Alfred Thomas ALEX KISSLER • GRAIN MERCHANDISER was adopted by the Schuyler, another [email protected] long-time Norfolk apple grower. SOYBEANS • CORN • SMALL GRAINS Everything hasn’t been rosy for the SCOTT KRAKAR • GRAIN MERCHANDISER Cleaver family over the last 100-plus [email protected] years. Like others, they went through a WHEAT • FEED INGREDIENTS rough time in the 1990s and early 2000s MATT MCKILLOP • GRAIN MERCHANDISER when the apple industry was in upheaval. [email protected] Three farms were sold during that time as CORN the operation was restructured. “There’s been a turnaround the last 10 1.800.265.1885 years and I have a positive outlook for apple farmers,” Casey said. FAST UNLOADING 16,000 BU/HR • FULL SERVICE COUNTRY ELEVATOR Casey and wife Sarah have three DEDICATED TO SERVING LOCAL FARMERS children: Jack, Isla and Emmitt. Will one L.F. MATTICE ELEVATOR COMPANY INC. • DRYING & STORAGE FACILITY • FORWARD CONTRACTS AVAILABLE of them be the next generation to run FREDDIE • 905.981.7200 STEVE • 905.981.6609 • RAIL TRANSLOAD Cleaver Orchards? 1011 CONCESSION 11, HAGERSVILLE, ON • “OFF FARM” PRICING “They all love apples so time will tell,” Casey said. 

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118733_Norfolk_Farm_Summer.indd 25 17-06-21 2:28 PM 26 - NORFOLK FARMS - June 2017 SIMCOE RESEARCH STATION Specialty crops in Norfolk County Specialty crops are an Hops important part of the agricultural landscape in Norfolk County. Local farmers have contributed greatly to specialty crop research projects with specialists at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) and the University of Guelph who are based at the Simcoe Research Station. These collaborations between industry, government and academia have led to the Simcoe Research Station Hop Yard Simcoe Research Station Hop Yard successful development of - Early Season. - Late Summer. agronomic information for many specialty crops which support the Ontario has seen an increase in locally grown hops (Humulus lupulus) development and growth of new thanks to the growing demand from craft beer makers in the province. industries in the province. Hops, a perennial, climbing bine has become a more familiar sight around OMAFRA’s New Crop Norfolk County with their trellis structures reaching heights of 18-21 feet. Development Specialist, Evan The crop has been commercially grown in Norfolk County for over 15 Evan Elford years with more acreage being established each year. OMAFRA’s New Crop Development Elford works with local growers Specialist and researchers to develop Since 2010, there have been a number of collaborative research information for new and low projects taking place on farms and acreage edible specialty crops at the Simcoe Research Station such as ethno-cultural vegetables, specialty fruits, specialty grains, spearheaded by OMAFRA, the and hops. Elford works with the OMAFRA specialty crop team at the University of Guelph, local hop Simcoe Research Station that also includes Drs. Jim Todd (Industrial producers and other organizations. Crops Specialist), Melanie Filotas (Horticulture IPM Specialist), and Hop research yards have been Sean Westerveld (Ginseng and Herbs Specialist). Together they work installed at the research station to to support the specialty crops sector, conducting research on a wide evaluate many different agronomic range of specialty crops and providing assistance to growers across the and pest management issues province. including a cultivar evaluation of 10 A few of the edible specialty crop projects they have worked on over the different hop varieties, hop downy Dried whole leaf hops. last few years include hops, haskaps, edamame, pepino and tigernuts. mildew management, the impacts

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of leaf stripping on cone yield, and developing better management Within the last 7 years, edamame production in Ontario has grown from practices to reduce the impact of late spring frost on yield. a small scale, hand harvested niche crop, to a machine harvested crop The cooperation and partnership with a number of local hop farms that is sold as a fresh and frozen product. Initial cultivar trials conducted such as King Lake Farms, Carolinian Hop Yard, and Ramblin’ Road by OMAFRA in collaboration with Pristine Gourmet/Persall Fine Foods in Brewery Farm has been invaluable to the success of these projects. Local Waterford provided preliminary information to growers on which varieties hop growers lend support by providing access to their yards for research to consider when scaling up production. Continued partnership with plots, ongoing pest monitoring, and providing harvesting facilities to Pristine Gourmet/Persall Fine Foods, OMAFRA and the University of evaluate yield. Guelph also led to field projects to increase marketability and yield of the crop by optimizing nitrogen fertility rates and irrigation timing. Haskap Pepino

Pepino - immature fruit. Pepino flowers - demo plot.

Pepino (Solanum muricatum), also known as melon pear or Pepino Dulce, is a fruit crop related to tomato and potato and is grown in South America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and some African countries. The Haskap - Indigo treat. plant is grown as an annual in temperate growing regions and produces a tennis-ball sized fruit that tastes like a mix of pear and cantaloupe. Some specialty fruit crops, such as pepino, are perennials or hardy Haskap (Lonicera caerulea) is a specialty berry crop gaining popularity annuals in tropical environments, but they can be produced as annual with growers across Canada and parts of the United States. It is an early crops in greenhouse and field settings in Ontario. summer bearing shrub with a small elongated purple fruit. Although the Although pepino is grown in many other regions, very little commercial flavour is difficult to describe, it has been likened to a ‘tangy’ blueberry agronomic information is publically available. Additionally, no record has or a cross between a blueberry and a raspberry. The berries are used for Please turn page fresh market sales or in value-added products such as jam, wine, baked goods, and ice cream. Currently the most well-known breeding program for the crop is based at the University of Saskatchewan. Working with germplasm from Russia, Japan, the Kuril Islands and Canada, the program has been developing improved cultivars since the mid 2000’s. To date, the University of Saskatchewan has released eight named cultivars with plans to release another two cultivars within the next year. When the first commercial varieties were introduced in Southern Ontario, growers in the area were intrigued by the early season market potential for the crop. It was thought that the berry would ripen in late May or early June which meant the potential to have a new fruit crop to diversify sales in the spring. To better understand how the new cultivars would perform in Southern Ontario, an initial cultivar evaluation was established in 2011 at the Simcoe Research Station under the supervision of OMAFRA and a second site was established at the Elora Research Station under the Our deep roots in agriculture supervision of the University of Guelph. It was soon discovered that can help you thrive. haskap did not ripen as early as originally expected and that berry colour is not a good indicator of berry ripeness. Since the initial project was implemented in Simcoe, follow up research on optimal harvest timing and shelf-life preservation have also been investigated. We’re here to help your Edamame business thrive. Agriculture is a business like no other. That’s why you need a fi nancial advisor with a background in the business. With TD Agriculture Specialists like Jolene, Dalton Wiebe you have one. So when the Franke twins Account Manager needed fi nancial advice to help grow their 519-994-1370 [email protected] grandparents’ farm, Jolene was ready to help. Today, the Frankes have a thriving operation with over 250 head of cattle. Share the benefi t of our experience. Talk to a TD Agriculture Specialist today.

Edamame Farm Trials. Shelled Edamame. For more information, visit tdcommercialbanking.com/agriculture Edamame (Glycine max) are specially bred cultivars of soybean. Traditionally used in Japanese cuisine, the vegetable has gained main stream popularity and can be found at many farmers’ markets and in ® The TD logo and other trade-marks are the property of The Toronto-Dominion Bank. M04874 (1016) most grocery stores.

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been found of attempts to Tiger Nut commercially grow the crop in Ontario. Tiger nuts (Cyperus esculentus The current pepino project var. sativus) also known as chufa, is is evaluating successful a species of sedge that produces a propagation techniques for small edible tuber, typically referred the crop and will be evaluating to as a ‘nut’. The species is native yield of field grown plants to Southern Ontario and the tuber during the 2017 growing can be used fresh or dried as a season. gluten free snack, or crushed for a The goals of this project are beverage known as horchata (tiger to better understand basic nut milk). It is closely related to Tiger Nuts 2017 with perspective. Pepino vegetative cuttings for field production requirements and a common weed found in Ontario experiment 2017. expected yields of pepino know as yellow nutsedge (Cyperus under Ontario growing esculentus). conditions and provide Ontario growers with some basic agronomic Some initial investigations on mechanical harvesting techniques were information on crop production. completed by Agriculture and Agri-food Canada in the late 1960’s, however, no other research is known to have been conducted in Ontario. Recently, The Chufa Co., an Ontario based business that produces tiger nut milk and other tiger nut products, approached OMAFRA and the University of Guelph to collaborate on the development of basic agronomic practices which would assist local growers in producing the crop in Ontario. In 2017, the research team plans to evaluate several aspects of tiger nut production such as field preparation techniques, fertility and irrigation requirements, and yield potential of the crop at the Simcoe Research Station and on a local Norfolk farm. 

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newcomer The VanDeVelde family: Ryan, Jenn, Emily and David.

holesome Pickens Farm Market is a relative newcomer to the on- Jenn credits their different but complementary strengths for the Wfarm retail scene in Norfolk County. success they’ve achieved. David is a whiz with numbers and manages the Situated on a 112 acre property near Delhi, it is the latest incarnation production inputs and outputs. Her outgoing personality and of a tobacco farm first owned by David VanDeVelde’s great-grandfather. communication skills help with the marketing and staffing issues. Proof of David and his wife Jennifer took over the farm when his parents retired in their success is the Ontario Premier’s Award for the Agri-Food Innovation 2009. Only 50 acres of the farm now remain in tobacco, the rest in corn Excellence, hanging on the office wall, received for David’s clever soybeans and rye. The VanDeVeldes grow seven acres of strawberries, adaptation of farm machinery. and two acres of raspberries. The VanDeVeldes are committed to encoring consistent high quality Their modest beginnings evolved into an award-winning enterprise in their berry crops. During harvest many staff are assigned to quality featuring their own fresh fruit plus vegetables, meats, baked goods, control. There are about 30 people employed on the farm and at any one cheese, honey, preserves and other local products. time 17 of them could be doing seven different things - all of which require David is an only child and there was never any doubt he would return scheduling and supervision. to the farm when he completed his education. He met Jenn, daughter of The VanDeVeldes are the future of agriculture in Norfolk County. There non-farming parents in Eastern Ontario, at the University of Guelph. By is no shortage of innovation here, only willingness to push the envelope. the time they graduated, she was in love with the farmer and the farming life. They marred and are now the proud parents of Ryan and Emily. Courtesy of Norfolk County Economic Development

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