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Press releases are in PDF format as of August 8, 2007. Photos used in our pdf files are 300 dpi unless otherwise noted. For hi res jpg files, please contact the webmaster. May 1, 2008 SEED GROWERS PROVIDE SEVERAL GRANTS TO SPECIAL CAUSES The Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association was in a generous mood when it met in Kemptville April 28, approving cash grants for several organizations including the annual Beef Debut in Carp, two 4-H causes, and the Super Ex Pure Country Pavilion. March 7, 2008 INVITATION TO NEWS AND ASSIGNMENT EDITORS The 81st Ottawa Valley Farm Show will be held at Lansdowne Park March 11-13. Show times are 9 am-5pm the 11th, 9am-8pm the 12th, and 9am-4pm the 13th. This is your invitation to use the farm show as a backdrop for stories about agriculture and the people in the business. March 4, 2008 BIGGEST FARM SHOW COMING UP AT LANSDOWNE PARK MARCH 11-13 The biggest Ottawa Valley Farm Show ever is set to roll out at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa March 11-13. Some 330 exhibit spaces have been booked by everyone from large machinery dealers to providers of farm financial services, to agricultural lobby groups and other rural-based organizations, said OVFS general manager Tom Van Dusen. January 25, 2008 SEED GROWERS SUPPORT ORGANIC DAIRY, 4-H FIELD CROPS The Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association has granted $500 to the Alfred Campus of University of Guelph to help it stage an organic dairy conference April 7-8. In agreeing to provide the funds, OVSGA directors meeting in Kemptville Jan. 21 felt that supporting alternative agriculture is a worthwhile cause. August 8, 2007 BOB DICK NEW OTTAWA VALLEY SEED GROWERS’ PRESIDENT Renfrew County beef producer Bob Dick is the new president of the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association. He’ll serve a two-year term. May 7, 2007 SEED GROWERS DELIVER SUPPORT TO 4-H PROGRAMS Eastern Ontario young people – particularly 4-H members - were the main beneficiaries when the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association recently distributed some of the revenues from its annual Ottawa Valley Farm Show. February 20, 2007 OUTSTANDING YOUNG FARMERS OPEN 2007 FARM SHOW Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2006 will officially open this year’s Ottawa Valley Farm Show March 13-15 at Ottawa’s Lansdowne Park. Don and Joanne Russell, who operate a dairy farm at Cobden, Renfrew County, will do the honours March 13 at 12 noon on the Concourse level of the Civic Centre. Also featured will be a brief presentation by organizers of the 2007 International Plowing Match at Crosby. February 13, 2007 OVSGA AWARDS $22,500 TO AGRICULTURAL CAUSES The Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association will provide $20,000 over the next three years to extend two Eastern Ontario crop research programs. January 24, 2006 SEED GROWERS GET SET FOR 80TH ANNUAL FARM SHOW Directors of the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association met in Kemptville Jan. 22 to go over plans for their 80th successive annual seed show, a tradition launched in Renfrew County in 1927. January 12, 2007 FIELD CROPS JUDGING WORKSHOP COMING FEB. 7 Sponsored by the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association, a Field Crops Judging Workshop has been set for the Kemptville Campus of the University of Guelph Feb. 7. October 23, 2006 OVSGA BACKS BARCLAY DICK FOR HALL OF FAME The Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association has decided to sponsor the nomination of the late Barclay Dick to the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame. March 21, 2006 OVFS ATTENDANCE UP, SEED SALE RAISES $5,200 Paid admissions were up by more than 300 at the March 14-16 Ottawa Valley Farm Show, an improvement management attributes to near perfect weather and a hopeful spirit. March 2, 2006 DAVID FARRAR FEATURED ARTIST AT PEDIGREED SEED SALE Carp's David Farrar is the featured artist at this year's annual Pedigreed Seed Sale for CHEO and the Foodgrains Bank. Net proceeds from David's framed, numbered print "November Day" purchased by the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association will be contributed to the two charitable causes. February 27, 2006 EBI ANCHORS EXPANDED FARM SHOW LIVESTOCK SECTION Anchored by Eastern Breeders Inc. of Kemptville, the Ottawa Valley Farm Show will feature an expanded and relocated livestock section in 2006. The attraction will be situated at the west end of the Civic Centre Concourse, one of the farm show’s six display areas at Lansdowne Park which also include the main Exhibit Hall, the Arena, the Aberdeen Pavilion, Coliseum and Outdoor Mall. January 30, 2006 4-H TO CLOWN AROUND AT 2006 FARM SHOW With the Ottawa Valley Farm Show landing once again in Spring Break for many Ontario schools, what better way to welcome young farmers of the future than with colourful clowns cruising the corridors. Decked out in full circus-style regalia, the clowns are 4-H members in disguise. January 9, 2006 2006 OTTAWA VALLEY FARM SHOW COMING SOON The Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association is finalizing plans for this year’s Ottawa Valley Farm Show, a trade exhibition organized annually by farmers for farmers and other rural residents. July 25, 2005 SEED GROWERS ELECT KEITH MATTHIE PRESIDENT For the next two years, Algonquin dairy farmer Keith Matthie will serve as president of the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association of which he has been a member and director for many years. March 7, 2005 OFA’S BONNETT TO OFFICIALLY OPEN 2005 FARM SHOW Ontario Federation of Agriculture president Ron Bonnett will officially open the 2005 Ottawa Valley Farm Show which runs March 15-17 at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa. March 6, 2005 PAUL SCHIBLI ORIGINAL FARM SCENE IN SEED SALE Just in time for the Ottawa Valley Farm Show, Russell watercolourist Paul Schibli has created a pastoral scene specifically for the Prestigious Pedigreed Seed sale on behalf of the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario. February 22, 2005 FARM SHOW OFFERS VISITORS $1 FOOD VOUCHER Sponsors of the 2005 Ottawa Valley Farm Show have decided to offer a $1 food coupon with every admission into the grounds as a way of showing support for Eastern Ontario farmers. February 11, 2005 QUILTMASTER PROVIDES HANDIWORK FOR SEED SALE A quilter for 30 years, Victoria VanderLinden of the Metcalfe area has provided one of her colourful works for the annual Prestigious Pedigreed Seed Sale, March 17, 12 noon, at the Ottawa Valley Farm Show. January 19, 2005 OVSGA STREAMLINES ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY The Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association has revised the traditional format for presenting annual awards to the region’s top pedigreed seed producers. May 7, 2004 OVSGA GIVES MORE THAN $35,000 TO VARIOUS PROGRAMS Eastern Ontario youth and agricultural initiatives were the main beneficiaries when the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association handed out some of the proceeds from its annual Ottawa Valley Farm Show held in March. March 3, 2004 A 75-CENT BEST BURGER? ONLY AT THE FARM SHOW Come on out and enjoy a 75-cent Eastern Ontario beef burger, compliments of the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association! And not just any burger! Topped with barbecue sauce, cheese, mushrooms and onions, and served on a kaiser bun, it's the Farm Show Best Burger, a celebration of the Eastern Ontario beef industry. February 24, 2004 OVSGA SETS ASIDE $5,000 FOR CHICKPEA RESEARCH Kemptville College researcher Jagdish Kumar was looking for financial support to help register new varieties of chickpea and identify suitable herbicides. Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association Directors responded by alloting $5,000 to the project when it gets underway. February 23, 2004 OVSGA DIRECTORS LEAD THE WAY Two Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association directors have been recognized lately for their contributions to Eastern Ontario agriculture. February 11, 2004 SEED GROWERS USE FARM SHOW TO SUPPORT BEEF PRODUCERS With less than six weeks to go to the 77th Ottawa Valley Farm Show March 16-18 at Ottawa's Lansdowne Park, organizers have decided to use the event to support the beef industry suffering the ongoing fallout of two North American cases of BSE. January 19, 2004 PHOTO FEATURE Alfred College director Gilbert Heroux thanks Bill Halpenny, president of the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association, for a recent $10,000 contribution to new programs at the college. November 28, 2003 LIVESTOCK TO REMAIN OUT OF 2004 OTTAWA VALLEY FARM SHOW The Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Board of Directors have opted not to feature livestock for the second year in a row. The livestock show and sales were cancelled last year after Lansdowne management tore down the Sprung Structure; although management was prepared to make part of the old Century Building available, directors decided that space limitations, the BSE crisis and other financial factors made the return of livestock unfeasible in 2004. November 26, 2003 PRESENTATIONS MADE AT NOVEMBER 24th DIRECTORS MEETING There were two special events at the November 24th meeting of theOttawa Valley Seed Growers Board of Directors. A cheque for $20,000 was presented to Kemptville College Foundation, and retiring Ottawa Valley Seed Growers honorary director Fred Ritchie was recognized with a cake for 45 years of service. October 28, 2003 SEED GROWERS GIVE COLLEGE FOUNDATION $20,000 2004 OVFS PREPARATIONS NOW UNDERWAY At a recent board of directors meeting, the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association voted to contribute $20,000 to an ongoing campaign by the Kemptville College Foundation which has a goal of $100,000. At the same meeting, organizational committees were established, officially launching preparations for the 2004 Ottawa Valley Farm Show. Dates for the show are March 16, 17 and 18 at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa. August 1, 2003 OVSGA CONFIRMS HALPENNY AS NEW PRESIDENT Almonte dairy farmer Bill Halpenny moved up to president when the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association held its annual meeting recently. He'll hold the post for the next two years July 10, 2003 OVSG ANNUAL MEETING CALLED FOR JULY 27, 2003. All Directors and Committee Members are invited to attend the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers' Association Annual Meeting on Sunday, July 27, 2003. The meeting will be held at the Carleton Golf and Yacht Club, 6627 Marina Drive, just south of Manotick, Ontario. The meeting will begin at 2:00 pm, and dinner will be served at 5:00 pm. May 2, 2003 OVSGA CONTRIBUTES TO CHEO, FARM ORGANIZATIONS The Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association has confirmed a $5,000 donation to the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, money raised during the Prestigious Pedigreed Seed Sale held during the 2003 Ottawa Valley Farm Show at Ottawa's Lansdowne Park, March 18-20. March 10, 2003 Keeping, Eastman And Dodds Among Farm Show Features CJOH news anchor Max Keeping and Ottawa City Councillor Dwight Eastman will be special guests at the 2003 Ottawa Valley Farm Show March 18-20 at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa. This year's featured artist is Arnprior-based Kevin Dodds whose vintage farm and rural scenes are depicted in paintings, numbered prints and on collector plates. February 11, 2003 OVFS to Feature 350 Exhibitors, New Exhibit Area A "Country Home Centre" featuring crafts and gift items, specialty foods and other attractions will be part of the Ottawa Valley Farm Show for the first time this year. January 21, 2003 OVSGA Reluctantly Cancels Farm Show Livestock The Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association has reluctantly decided to cancel the livestock component of this year's Ottawa Valley Farm Show scheduled for March 18-20 at Lansdowne Park, Ottawa. February 22, 2002 2002 OV Farm Show Highlights - 75th Anniversary Edition The program and list of special events at the 2002 Ottawa Valley farm Show, which celebrates its 75th anniversary March 19 - 21 at Lansdown Park, Ottawa. February 8, 2002 General Manager's Message - 2002 The 75th edition of the Ottawa Valley Farm Show (OVFS) - Ontario's longest running agricultural trade show - March 19-21 is shaping up to be bigger than ever. January 16, 2002 OVFS directors hammer out details of 75th anniversary show From the number of sales to configuration of the space, the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association livestock committee has finalized many of the details of its Sprung Structure presentation for the 2002 Ottawa Valley Farm Show (OVFS) to be held March 19-21 at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa. December 3, 2001 75th annual show in 2002 Set for March 19, 20, 21 at Lansdowne Park The Ottawa Valley Farm Show has announced its 2002 dates along with some changes that will "make it bigger and better than ever", according to general manager Tom Van Dusen. December 3, 2001 Space confirmation for 2002 - It's our 75th! On behalf of Lynda McCuaig, president of the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association, the board of directors, secretary-treasurer Mary Joynt and myself, I invite you to confirm space for the Year 2002 Ottawa Valley Farm Show, March 19, 20, 21. December 3, 2001 Space contracts - Show days have changed In our recent mail-out package, you will find your contract for space at the 2002 Ottawa Valley Farm Show to be held March 19-21 at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa. Please return it with payment as soon as possible to guarantee your booth, and carefully read the attached information sheet. November 30, 2001 75th anniversary show in 2002 Dates change to March 19, 20, 21 The Ottawa Valley Farm Show has announced its 2002 dates along with some changes that will "make it bigger and better than ever", according to general manager Tom Van Dusen. April 16, 2001 2001 OVFS Wrap-up Excellent weather on two of the three days and the addition of two new cattle auctions helped draw large crowds to this year's Ottawa Valley Farm Show held March 14-16 at Lansdowne Park. It was the 74th edition sponsored by the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association. March 21, 2001 Top Hereford female brings $3000 - Deep breeding brings good prices Good cattle consigned from deep within herds brought high prices from a huge crowd gathered for the annual Ottawa Valley Hereford Club Sale at the Ottawa Valley Farm Show Fri., March 16. March 21, 2001 2001 OVFS Award Winners The Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association held its awards banquet on the night of Wed., March 14 to honour the winners of the special classes at the 2001 Ottawa Valley Farm Show Seed Show. March 15, 2001 OVFS Simmental sale results: Bulls average $2,045; open heifers average $1537 Five bulls totalled $10,225 for an average of $2,045 and 16 open heifers totalled $24,600 for an average of $1,537.50 in the March 14 Ottawa Valley Simmental Club Sale at the Ottawa Valley Farm Show. March 14, 2001 Canada's farming capital - Doug Thompson, Sam Dagg open OVFS 2001 Agriculture pumps more than $400-million a year into the economy of the newly-expanded City of Ottawa, councillor Doug Thompson said as he and IPM 2001 chair Sam Dagg officially opened the 74th edition of the Ottawa Valley Farm Show Wednesday morning in the Aberdeen Pavilion. Thompson, head of council's new Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, pledged his support to the industry, which accounts for 90 per cent of the land area within the expanded boundaries of Canada's capital. March 8, 2001 Coburn at Farm Show - Minister to visit March 16 OTTAWA - Ontario's new minister of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs will be at the Ottawa Valley Farm Show on Fri., March 16. February 19, 2001 OVSGA backs struggling farmers Directors of the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association (OVSGA) have officially expressed their support for struggling Eastern Ontario farmers by calling for financial assistance from the federal and provincial ministers of agriculture (Please see accompanying letter "OVSGA writes .."). February 19, 2001 OVSGA writes to Vanclief - Supports growers hit by double whammy Ottawa Valley Seed Growers write to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Minister Lyle Vanclief to express their support for Eastern Ontairo farmers suffering under low commodity prices and high input costs. February 13, 2001 OVSGA insists on ID tags at 2001 Farm Show The Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association (OVSGA) has decided that all eligible animals at this year's Ottawa Valley Farm Show (OVFS) must be tagged under the new Canadian cattle identification program. February 1, 2001 Holsteins, Limousins in auction ring - Four cattle sales at this year's OVFS Four - count 'em - four cattle auctions have now been set for the 2001 edition of the Ottawa Valley Farm Show (OVFS) to be held March 13-16 at Lansdowne Park. February 1, 2001 Holstein Sale March 16 A Holstein auction will be added to the Ottawa Valley Farm Show's 2001 program, bringing to three the total of cattle sales held during the event. Dates for the 74th edition of the popular agricultural trade show held at Lansdowne Park are March 14, 15 and 16. August 3, 2000 OVSGA grant supports expanded Ex 4-H, ag exhibits - Annual meeting held July 30 NORTH GOWER - The Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association (OVSGA) gave out two grants for agricultural-related promotion during its annual meeting at North Gower July 30, 2000. March 28, 2000 Pedigreed Seed Auction a win-win-win situation OTTAWA - It was a win-win-win situation at the Prestigious Pedigreed Seed Auction hosted by the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association (OVSGA) during the Ottawa Valley Farm Show Fri., March 17, 2000. March 28, 2000 Simmental sale results OTTAWA - Seventeen lots sold for a total of $28,550 and a sale average of $1679 at the Ottawa Valley Simmental Club's Spring Sale at the Ottawa Valley Farm Show Wed., March 15, 2000, according to club secretary Rose Lamingman of Merrickville. |
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