Courses Returning For Farmers In The New Year

By Rodney Hiemstra

December 30, 2016 - 11:03am

Grey Ag Services is once again offering winter courses for area producers and rural dwellers.

Courses will run between January 26th and March 24th.

Topics and classes covered include organic market gardening, becoming a carbon farmer, starting a farm, crop management, fire prevention and more.

The ag company says Certified Crop Advisors will even be able to get CEU credits for some of the classes.

All of the courses will take place at Grey Ag Services in Markdale.

Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling (519) 986-3756.

More information on all the courses can also be gleaned at www.greyagservices.ca.

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