New Publications

Available through Service Ontario Publications
https://www.publications.serviceontario.ca/ecom/

2009 Field Crop Budgets, Publication 60 is now available at http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/busdev/facts/pub60.pdf The 2009 field Crop Budgets include organic corn, soybeans, oats, barley, winter wheat and spelt.

Canada Pension Plan
Financial security is a very important consideration for retiring farmers. This factsheet on the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) provides information on the retirement income and the disability and survivor benefits. Available on the OMAFRA at http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/busdev/facts/08-045.htm

Programs and Services for Ontario Farmers
This 20-page factsheet provides summary and contact information for 64 programs and services available to Ontario farmers that are funded by the Ontario and/or Canadian governments. Available on the OMAFRA at http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/busdev/facts/08-037.htm

Guide to Cost of Production Budgeting
Cost of Production (COP) budgeting consists of estimating the costs associated with an enterprise and the expected revenue. This Factsheet outlines the process and use of COP budgeting for farm-level decision-making. Available on the OMAFRA at http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/busdev/facts/08-055.htm

Best Management Practices Agroforestry Series Volume 2: Establishing Tree Cover, BMP 21
This latest book in the BMP series focuses on beneficial practices to establish new tree plantings on the farm, including windbreaks and other reforestation projects.

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