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Winter Courses / Webinars are offered each year on a variety of topics. Find current and past course topics, course handouts, links and videos here.
We are home to ALUS, Ontario Biomass, Ontario Forage Council, Georgian Central Region Soil & Crop and Grey Bruce Farmers Week.
Ag events and meeting room calendars available
NEWS
Check out our updated resources page!
The resources page can be found under the Initiatives and Services menu at the top of our website. (Or you can click here!)
On it you'll find documents like the most recent version of the Grey County Rural Guide and the summary of Funding Programs from our Funding Program Opportunities course. You'll also find video libraries from past year's Winter Course Programs.
Grey County is Updating their By-Laws, and They Need Your Input!
Two by-laws are bring updated by the County. Please see below for opportunities to comment on the proposed changes.
1) Removal of Nuisance Beavers, Wolves and Coyotes
Grey County is updating the by-laws regulating financial compensation for the removal of nuisance beavers and wolves and coyotes. Learn more about the by-law update by visiting https://www.grey.ca/government/special-projects/wildlife-management-laws-review
How can I provide input on the by-law review?
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Attend the public workshop:
A public workshop will be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at the Grey Agricultural Service Centre at 206 Toronto St S in Markdale from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. This will be an informal come-and-go with the opportunity to ask questions and leave comments about the review.
Attend the public open house:
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A formal public open house well be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at the Grey County Administration Building at 595 9th Ave. East, Owen Sound.
Open house 6:00 p.m.
Public meeting 7:00 p.m.
The public meeting will also be streamed live on www.grey.ca/livestream.
Written comments will also be accepted by mail (Grey County Planning, 595 9th Ave. East, Owen Sound, ON N4K 3E3) or by email to trapping@grey.ca until May 30, 2025.
2) Forest Management By-Law
Grey County is asking the public for feedback as it prepares to update the Forest Management By-Law. This by-law regulates how trees can be cut down or harvested in woodlands in Grey County. Learn more about the by-law update by visiting https://www.grey.ca/government/special-projects/forest-management-law-review
How can I provide input on the by-law review?
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Attend the public workshop:
A public workshop will be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at the Grey Agricultural Service Centre at 206 Toronto St S in Markdale from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. This will be an informal come-and-go with the opportunity to ask questions and leave comments about the review.
Attend the public open house:
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A formal public open house well be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at the Grey County Administration Building at 595 9th Ave. East, Owen Sound.
Open house 6:00 p.m.
Public meeting 7:00 p.m.
The public meeting will also be streamed live on www.grey.ca/livestream.
Written comments will also be accepted by mail (Grey County Planning, 595 9th Ave. East, Owen Sound, ON N4K 3E3) or by email to forests@grey.ca until May 30, 2025.
Respondents wanted for "Farmer’s Perspectives on Soil Organic Carbon Monitoring Technologies" Survey
You are invited to participate in a research survey on soil organic carbon (SOC) monitoring in agricultural soils. This study is being conducted by Maggie Wareham, a Master of Arts student in Sustainability Studies at Trent University, under the supervision of Dr. Anne Pasek, Associate Professor in the Cultural Studies Department at Trent University. The survey aims to gather insights on how farmers manage SOC, including the use of SOC tracking, the adoption of new technologies, and the factors influencing decisions around soil carbon management. Participation is completely voluntary.
To be eligible to participate in this study you must own or run a farm business in Ontario that cultivates annual crops or livestock.
The survey seeks to:
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Understand farmers’ experiences and interest in tracking SOC
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Learn more about the management practices used to build SOC
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Identify any challenges or barriers to adopting new technologies for SOC data collection
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Explore how SOC levels influence farm management decisions
The survey is anonymous and will take about 10-15 minutes to complete. At the end of the survey, you will have the option to leave your contact information if you are interested in participating in a 1-hour follow-up interview to further explore this topic. Participation in the interview in entirely voluntary.
You can also choose to enter a draw for 1 of 3 $25 Tim Hortons gift cards after the completion of the survey.
If you would like to share your insights, please click the link below to review an informed consent form and begin the survey:
https://trentu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3R9VbdRGhZIWjUa
Your input will be invaluable in helping us understand your perspectives on SOC monitoring your Ontario farm. If you have any questions, feel free to contact maggiewareham@trentu.ca or annepasek@trentu.ca