New Factsheets

OMAFRA - Programs and Services for Ontario Farmers, Order Number 08-037. This 20-page factsheet is a summary of programs and services currently available to Ontario farmers that are funded by the Ontario and/or Canadian governments. Producers should also check with their commodity organizations for additional commodity specific programs that may be available through their associations. Available at:

http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/busdev/facts/08-037.htm

OMAFRA - Options for Farmers Dealing with Financial Difficulties, Order Number 08-033

http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/busdev/facts/08-033.htm

OMAFRA - Farm Succession - Do's and Don'ts, Order Number 08-037

http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/busdev/facts/08-043.htm

OMAFRA - Farm Fencing Systems, Order Number 08-035

http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/engineer/facts/08-035.htm

OMAFRA - Livestock Access to Watercourses, Order Number 08-013

http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/beef/facts/08-013.htm

Purdue - Using Organic Fungicides - This New publication focuses on organic fungicides. For horticultural professionals and homeowners looking for info on using organic fungicides, Purdue University is offering a new publication, "Using Organic Fungicides." Written by plant pathologist Janna Beckerman, the 4-page brief offers strategies for properly using organic fungicides and describes these products. Beckerman writes that to effectively use any type of fungicide (organic or otherwise) requires a solid plant-health management strategy.

http://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/BP/BP-69-W.pdf

September 2008 Index