Updates
Most of Ontario has experienced a challenging seeding and early haying season. The many sporadic periods of rain have caused many delays in seeding, although crops that have been planted are progressing well. From a forage perspective, excellent pastures and hay crops are being reported. The only challenge is getting enough dry days and heat between the showers.
There continues to be many inquiries from both domestic and overseas hay buyers, and there is a keen demand for good quality hay. Prices for good quality hay will continue to be strong, and very competitive with cereal crops. The Ontario Hay & Forage Co-operative Inc. is now registered and garnering keen interest.
Their feasibility study has now been completed, and they anticipate the beginning of a complete business plan, as they move forward.
The OHMF will be represented at the World Dairy Expo in Madison Wisconsin in October and always attracts a lot of attention from US and overseas attendees. A couple of our members also attended the CFGA Annual Meeting and Conference in Winnipeg last November. This year’s CFGA Annual Meeting and Conference will be held in Guelph on November 14-16, 2017. A significant part of the conference and the tour will focus on hay quality and exporting opportunities. It has always been a real highlight of the conference. Stay tuned for complete details as the conference planning progresses. www.canadianfga.ca
The Ontario Hay Marketing Forum is an excellent way to constantly market good quality hay and keep abreast of hay export market opportunities. OHMF members are also eligible to join the CFGA Export Group, to further expand your reach.
For a membership form, or more information, please feel free to contact Ray Robertson at 1-877-892-8663 or ray@ontarioforagecouncil.com
Membership Benefits
Hay Marketing Forum Membership - $500 (2 year Membership)
Member benefits include, but are not limited to:
Hay Marketing Forum Brochure
Members will have their name, company name and contact information published in an annual brochure exclusive to the Hay Marketing Forum! This brochure is available at all OFC and affiliated events.
Access to the Most Recent Research Information
Hay Marketing Forum members receive final reports on OFC supported research projects as soon as they become available!
OFC Website
On the "Members" page, Hay Marketing Forum members will be listed with hot link to connect customers directly to their website!
THINK GREEN! Newsletter
Members are encouraged to submit articles for inclusion in the newsletter.
OFC Council
The Ontario Hay Marketing Forum has recently been invited to elect two representatives to sit on the Ontario Forage Council Board of Directors. These representatives will be re-elected on an annual basis.
Members
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Smith Sales Bruce Smith 9399 Conc. Rd. 4 RR #1 Uxbridge, ON L9P 1R1 (905) 852-5246 |
John Buyers Alliston, ON N2H 1S7 (705) 435-7096 |
Luckholm Farms Ltd. Sam Luckhardt RR #6 Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N8 (519) 376-5489 |
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Fielders Hay Farms Mike Faulkner 5630 4th Line RR #3 Rockwood, ON N0B 2K0 (519) 856-0779 |
Daveland Farm Larry Davis 222 Bishopsgate Rd RR #2 Burford, ON N0E 1A0 (519) 449-2690 |
Marhaven Agri Inc. Chris Martin 7715 Wellington Rd. 8 Alma, ON N0B 1A0 (519) 638-3423 chris@marhavenagri.ca |
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Jack Smit 100-69323 Richmond St. RR #3 Centralia, ON N0M 1K0 (519) 228-8370 |
Garry Johnson RR #3 Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N5 (519) 371-5247 (905) 936-3160 |
Johnathon Blydorp 215350 10th Line Amaranth, ON L9V 1K1 (519) 216-1641 |
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Josh Mullin RR #1 Feversham, ON N0C 1C0 (226) 668-8953 mullinhayandfeed@gmail.com |
Glen Isle Farms Jim Glen PO Box #190 15 McCallum Place Keene, ON K0L 2G0 (705)295-4487 |
Via Pax ET Led. Don Rowntree 12921 5th Sideroad RR #2 Georgetown, ON L7G 4S5 (416) 464-2373 |
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Andre Larocque 3385 Larocque Rd Glen Robertson, ON K0B 1H0 (613) 551-2986 |
Canadian Premium Hay Company Steve Mckague 621 Concession 8 RR #3 Teeswater,ON N0G 2S0 (519) 531-1969 |
Dunlea Farms Fritz Trauttmansdorff 400 Field Rd. RR #1 Jerseyville,ON L0R 1R0 (519) 647-2311 |
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Flynn Farms Stephen Flynn 40307 Conservation Rd. RR #1 Clinton, ON N0M 1L0 (519) 482-5365 |
Joda Run Farms Ltd. John Runstedler 4145 Line 83 RR #4 Listowel, ON N4W 3G9 (519) 595-8749 jodarun@cyg.net |
Jim Waddell 6540 Line 26 RR #2 Staffa, ON N0K 1Y0 (519) 348-8334 |
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Joe & Vince Gordon RR #3 Markdale, ON N0C 1H0 (519) 986-4826 (519) 375-5898 |
Sunshine Agro Mark VanStralen 22 Coles Cres. Mono, ON L9W 5W2 (416) 891-9467
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Bear Path Farms Chris & Kayla Riach 3167 Hwy 11 South PO Box #622 Matheson, ON N4S 7W3 (519) 533-8947 |
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Tyger (Lei) Zhang Suite 2302 No. 2191 Yonge St Toronto, ON (416) 487-2819
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Harold McCutcheon 22319 Purple Hill Rd. RR #3 Thorndale, ON N0M 2P0 (519) 668-9979 |
SunRich Enterprises Inc. Darren & Shawn McDonald 4051 8th Line Road Winchester, ON K0C 2K0 (613) 227-3907 |
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Thring Farms Inc. Chris Thring 012251 E/W Garafraxa Townline Garafraxa, ON L9W 6Y5 (519) 831-1069 |
Kingwest International Inc. Zhibin Zhang, Zhiqiang George Liu 2568 Hammond Road Mississauga, ON L5K 1T2 (416) 816-3090 Liu.zhiqiang@hutchisonglobal.com
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Davisdene Farms Mel Davis 1375 Tara Rd. Enntsmore, ON K0L 1T0 (705) 292-8259
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Heritage Acre Farms Limited Ian Dann 22504 Fairview Thorndale, ON N0M 2P0 (519) 317-0693 |