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Hazel Picks a Winner
Always willing to lend a
helping hand, Mayor Hazel McCallion, also known as "Hurricane
Hazel" for her no nonsense politics and Mayor of Mississauga since
1978, shown left with Valerie Moen, Marketing Director, picks the winner
of the Global Repair Free Draw at the Canadian International Farm
Equipment Show 2009. Thank you Hazel. We wish you many more years of
health and success.
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Sittler Spreaders
The New Bio Buddy Now Available
New landscape top dresser, ideal for golf
courses, parks, large lawns, vineyards, orchards etc.
We
Can't Stop Improving! Introducing the NEW
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Building A Windrow (Booklet, now available on DVD),
A Step by Step Instruction
Process for Effective Composting
Explains a step by step process with clear pictures of each step and
clear instructions so you can end up with a finished quality product
your crops and customers will appreciate. Now available, to order email
sales@globalrepair.ca, or call 1-866-271-0719, 1-416-686-3690,
fax 1-416-686-1744
New Products
Humicbloom
is a recent edition to our product line
Upcoming Events
Canadian Western Agribition – Regina, SK – November 23-28, 2009 –
www.agribition.com
29th Annual Guelph Organic Conference – Guelph, ON –
January 28-31, 2010 –
www.guelphorganicconf.ca
Canadian
International Farm Show – Toronto, ON – February 17-19, 2010 –
www.canadianfarmshow.ca
OCWA
Wins Award with Sittler Turner
At
the 33rd Annual Water Environment Association of Ontario (WEAO)
Symposium in April, the Belle River-Maidstone Pollution Control Plant,
part of Ontario Clean Water Agency in southern Ontario, was presented
with an award for the results obtained by using a Sittler 512 compost
windrow turner.
Some of the concerns which caused Belle River to purchase the windrow
turner were: The need to increase dry matter in biosolids for hauling
and land application - increased from 18% to 54% making the finished
product cleaner and easier to haul and much more acceptable for
spreading. The plant's 10 acre site location is in the midst of
residential areas, industrial and school zones so odor complaints were a
concern. Liquid storage and application were not viable options. By
making windrows of the biosolids which are then turned with the Sittler
turner and efficiently composted, odor is eliminated.
The time it was taking to turn with a back hoe has been reduced by 400%
with the Sittler turner. Reduced volume and weight of biosolids has
resulted in cost reductions in hauling fees.
Some of the other reasons farmers are more accepting of this compost is
that the weed seeds, tomato seeds and other vegetation have been
destroyed in this composting process. The product can be spread evenly
with a spinner-type spreader which gives up to a 40-ft even spread
pattern with very little compaction by equipment vs using a manure-type
spreader with a 10-ft uneven spread pattern. The dry biosolids are
easier to incorporate into the soil than the inconsistent wet solids.
Environmental risks are lower with the stabilized biosolids and public
acceptance has increased with the neat appearance and lack of odor from
the site. Belle River will be meeting with local farmers this year with
the expectation of building up the demand for their composted biosolids.
Past Events
Demos,
Trade Shows, Workshops and Seminars
Canada's
Outdoor Farm Show 09, Thank you to all who attended and
contributed to another wonderful, successful show. Come visit us next
year. Watch our website for updates and visit COFS website below for
additional data. Woodstock ON Canada, Where Farmers Meet, SEPTEMBER
15, 16, 17, 2009, www.outdoorfarmshow.com
Canadian
International Farm Equipment Show – February 3-5, 2009
International
Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Toronto, ON
www.torontofarmshow.com,
416-385-0696
University
of Guelph International Organic Conference – January 24-25,
2009
Proud
co-sponsors and exhibitors at Guelph Organic Conference – University of
Guelph,
www.guelphorganicconf.ca, 519-824-4120
Thanks to all who attended.
Agribition
Regina, SK – November 24 – 29, 2008
Thank you to all who attended.
Canada's Outdoor Farm Show
08
Thanks to all who visited Global Repair's 6th annual compost
windrow turning demo at Canada’s
Outdoor Farm Show, Sept 9,10 and 11, 2008. It
was a pleasure seeing all of our old friends and meeting new ones during
our Compost Windrow Turning Demo. For more information to find out how you can save on input cost,
increase your quality and yields contact sales@globalrepair.ca
. You've got questions and we've got
answers. For more
info re next years demo visit
www.outdoorfarmshow.com .
The
Soil Foodweb: Optimizing the Life in Your Soil
Dr. Jason Hofman, President & Lab Director, Soil Foodweb Canada East Ltd.
When: Jan 24, 2008
Location: Guelph ON
Contact Soil Foodweb Canada East
for more details @
1-877-333-5696 or email info@sfce.ca ,
ww.sfce.ca
“If you farm, manage an orchard or vineyard, run a nursery, or manage turf, you can fine-tune the ecosystem in your soil to optimize it for whatever you are growing. This fine-tuning, in combination with other good soil management practices, can greatly decrease disease and pest pressure, increase sustainable yields, and optimize crop quality -- Discover how utilizing nature can reduce your input costs.
Jason Hofman, Ph.D:, President and Lab Director
Dr. Hofman was originally trained as a plant physiologist and biochemist with a focus on
enzymology. He has a strong background in preparative biochemistry related to enzyme purification and all methods used in recombinant DNA research. Dr. Hofman became interested in composting while working at Dalhousie University in the early 1990s. Since that time he has managed a composting plant, acted as a consultant on composting matters to many different clients, and carried out composting training programs in Nova Scotia and the Caribbean. Dr. Hofman trained with Dr. Ingham in Oregon in 2005 and is a fully qualified soil foodweb scientist. ”
Soil
Foodweb Canada East Ltd. is Open for Testing and Consultation
What are your microbes doing for you? Have your soil or compost
tested at Soil Foodweb Canada www.sfce.ca
Are you a current client of Global Repair? Ask about our discount
plan with Soil Foodweb and save on testing?
Annual
27th Guelph Organic Agriculture Conference –
Jan 26 & 27 – Trade Show,
www.guelphorganicconf.ca
Booth 74
Canadian
International Farm Equipment Show
– Feb 5 – 7 – www.torontofarmshow.com
Booth 2722
Eco-Farm
Day – Cornwall – Feb 23
Managing Productivity
with Soil Biology
A Soil Foodweb Canada East
Introductory Workshop
Guest Speaker: Dr. Jason Hofman, President & Lab Director, Soil Foodweb Canada East Ltd.
When: Dec. 6, 2007
Location: The Lions Hall, 40 South Street West, Elmira, ON
Thanks to all who attended
and contributed to a successful event.
Soil Foodweb Canada East @ 1-877-333-5696 or email
info@sfce.ca , ww.sfce.ca
Canada's Outdoor Farm Show
Thanks to all who attended Global Repair's 5th annual compost demo at Canada’s
Outdoor Farm Show, Sept 11, 12 & 13, 2007..
It was a pleasure seeing all of our friends and meeting new ones during
our Compost Windrow Turning Demo. For more information to find out how you can save on input cost,
increase your quality and yields contact sales@globalrepair.ca
. You've got questions and we've got
answers. For more
info re next years demo visit
www.outdoorfarmshow.com or call or email us for a free DVD demo.
Canadian
International Farm Equipment Show,
Canadian
International Farm Equipment Show –
February 6-8, 2007
International
Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Toronto, ON
www.torontofarmshow.com,
416-385-0696
International
Organic Agriculture Conference, Jan 27-29/06
Proud
co-sponsors and exhibitors at Guelph Organic Conference – January 27
& 28, 2007, University of Guelph,
www.guelphorganicconf.ca, 519-824-4120
Canada's Outdoor Farm Show
Thanks to all who came to visit us at Canada’s
Outdoor Farm Show, Sept 12, 13 & 14, 2006..
We look forward to next year when we plan to have another Windrow Turner in action. Find out how you can save on input cost,
increase your quality and yields. You've got questions and we've got
answers. For more
info visit
www.outdoorfarmshow.com or call or email us for a free DVD demo.
Live
Windrow Turning Demo, Find Out What You Need to Know About Making
Good Compost
Thanks to Lorne Jameson, Ignatius
Center, Swanston Farm Equipment Rockwood ON, Organic Meadows and all who
contributed to this successful event. Ignatius Farm Aug 10 & 16th at
2:00pm. Admission is free. Call or email for more details. see
images
the
Secrets of Soil Life,
Dr.
Elaine Ingham,
President,
Soil Foodweb Inc.
President, Board of Directors, Sustainable Studies Institute
April
4, 2006, The Lions
Hall,40 South Street West, Elmira, ON
Co Sponsored by the Composting Council of Canada
Canadian
International Farm Equipment Show, Feb 7-9/06
www.torontofarmshow.com,
416-385-0696
International
Organic Agriculture Conference, Jan 27-29/06
University of Guelph, www.guelporganicconf.ca,
519-824-4120
Landscape
Ontario, Jan 10-12/06
Toronto Congress Center, 650
Dixon Rd. Toronto, Ontario, 416-245-5000
Canadian
Western Agribition
The
largest agricultural show and marketplace in Canada
Nov. 21-26/05, Regina, Saskatchewan. Thanks
to all who attended our booth and draw and to all who made this show a
great success.
Soil
Quality Workshop
Learn
how SOIL LIFE can lower the cost of production.
Thanks
to Dr. George W. Bird, Professor,
Michigan
State University who spoke to a crowd of over 140 interested
attendees on December 15, 2005
Canada's Outdoor Farm Show
Thanks to all who came to visit us at Canada’s
Outdoor Farm Show, Sept 13, 14 & 15/05..
We look forward to our show next year. For more
info visit
www.outdoorfarmshow.com.
Restoring Your Soil
Vitality
Seminar/Workshop
Guest Speaker: Larry Breech, Compost Research Coordinator Consultant
Special Guest Speaker: Ted Leischner, Soil Foodweb Canada Ltd
When: Friday, Aug 5, 2005
Location: Sandford/Uxbridge Community Centre, ON
Time: Seminar 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Cost: $75.00 per person, includes lunch & refreshments
Please confirm attendance
ASAP
Contact: Global Repair
33 Bellefair Ave., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4L 3T7
sales@globalrepair.ca,
or call: 1-866-271-0719, 1-416-686-3690, fax: 1-416-686-1744
What are your soil microbes doing for you?
Ted Leischner, President, Lab Director & Soil
Foodweb Certified Advisor
Soil Foodweb Canada Ltd, Soil Foodweb Canada
Ltd, will be available for private consultation. To arrange to send a
compost/soil sample prior to the seminar and or to book an appointment
with Ted, please contact Global Repair Ltd.
Canada’s International
Horticultural Lawn and Garden Trade Show and Conference,
January 11-13 Toronto
Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Road, Toronto, ON Booth 375 in Aisle 300
www.locongress.com
Guelph
Organic Conference
Jan 21-23/05. We attended the Guelph International Organic Conference at
University of Guelph. The show was a great success. Thank you to all who
attended especially those who visited our booth.
Canadian International Farm
Equipment Show,
February 8 - 11 International Centre, Toronto, ONwww.torontofarmshow.com Booth 2722, Hall 2 right by the entrance to
Hall 3.
Canada's Outdoor
Farm Show 04
Our Windrow Turning demo was a success again at Canadian Outdoor Farm Show
in Woodstock . A Sittler Compost Turner was in action daily at 10:30
am and 2:30 pm. We would like to thank all those who attended
and contributed this year. For more information on the Canadian
Outdoor Farm Show please visit www.outdoorfarmshow.com or call 1-800-563-5441 or
519-822-2890.
Farm
Equipment Show
Feb 3-6/04 We attended the Farm Equipment Show at the International
Centre outside of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Despite weather conditions
with snow and freezing rain on opening day the event was a great
success. Thank you to all who visited our booth.
A Practical Approach to Nutrient Recovery
On Jan. 22, 2004,
Special Guest Speaker Larry Breech, Compost Research Coordinator & Consultant
gave a captivating seminar at the University of Guelph Arboretum, Ontario, Canada.
Compost enthusiasts weathered a vicious winter storm to partake in the
event. Guests partook in an organic lunch. The event lasted from 10 am
to 4:30 with an additional evening boardroom discussion for those
already engaged in composting operations. We were honored to have
Lambert Otten, Dean of Engineering of University of Guelph share some
information regarding a compost project in Cuba. Thank you to all who
made this a successful event.
Compost Basics
On Jan. 26, 2004,
Special Guest Speaker Larry Breech, Compost Research Coordinator & Consultant
presented a Compost Basics seminar at Stearns History Museum, 235 S 33rd Ave, St Cloud, MN, USA.
September 9, 10 & 11 2003
We
were invited by OMAFRA (Ministry of Agriculture) to be a part of
their “Innovations in Manure Technology” tent at the Canadian Outdoor Farm Show
in Woodstock again this year. A demo with Sittler Composting equipment was on display for
windrow turning demonstrations each day. Both last year and this year were a great success
and we look forward to seeing you again next year. For more information on the Canadian
Outdoor Farm Show please visit www.outdoorfarmshow.com or call 1-800-563-5441 or
519-822-2890.
September
17-21
International Plowing Match - Carlton Place, On. We were demonstrating Sittler
Windrow Turners as a part of Machines in Motion.The show is an annual event and
traditionally draws around 200,000 people. For more information on the show, call
1-866-IPM-2002.
ABC Monitoring Forms:
We have created ABC monitoring forms to assist in composting and to collect more data. To
download pdf versions click here.form1, form 2, form3
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version of Acrobat Reader
Download
Larry Breech examining some compost.
Who Is Larry Breech?
Membership Coordinator for the
Pennsylvania Farmers Union.
Represented National Farmers
Union on the Grazing and Grasslands Coalition.
Chapter President, State Executive
Board Director, Chairman of the Environmental Committee, Chairman of the Policy Committee,
Vice President of the Family Farm Foundation, Vice President of PFU Member’s Service
Corporation, and State Vice President of PFU.
Represented PFU on the National Policy
Committee. Policy was developed and adopted at both the state and national level
supporting composting as a best management practice and to be included as part of a
conservation plan eligible for cost sharing.
Helped initiate an EPA 319 Clean Water
Grant in cooperation with the Natural Resource & Conservation Service, (formerly the
Soil Conservation Service of USDA) the Pocono RC&D (an 11-county coalition of
conservation districts) and Bloomsburg University. The multi-year project’s focus was
on how to eliminate non-point pollution via an activated biological process. (Composting
done right). It was the first project of its kind and proved the economic and
environmental value of good compost in a commercial scale agronomic production
utilization.
Consulted with Michigan State about a
like-minded project done at Lansing.
Had the opportunity to present the results and experiences of work as a
featured speaker at the University of Guelph-National Organic Conference, and USDA-ARS at
Kearneysville, WV.
Presented at Kitchener/Waterloo, ON,
Moose Jaw, SK and Prince Albert, SK, sponsored by the regional organic growers and the
Waste Reduction Council of Saskatchewan.
Hosted numerous field days and seminars
in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Ohio, including ones to USDA, SARE, and EPA officials.
Served a term as Vice Chairman and a
term as Chairman of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources Ag. Advisory
Board. Responsibilities included reviewing all regulations that pertained to agriculture
in PA as well as advising on any new or proposed changes.
Served on the steering committee to
form the Pennsylvania Association of Sustainable Agriculture and two years on the
convention committee.
Served two years on the Pennsylvania
Composting Association’s Technology and Standards Committees.
Penn State University 1972 graduate and
the Pennsylvania Rural Leadership Program (RULE VI) of 1997.
Farms 250 acres of grain and raises
sheep in the hills of Central Pennsylvania
President to the Pennsylvania Farmers
Union and a member of the National Farmers Union’s Board of Directors, Currently serving as
Vice Chairman of the National Membership Committee.
President of the Pennsylvania Family
Farm Foundation, A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting
scientific research, economic development and educational outreach.
Currently
serving on
the Chesapeake Bay Ag Advisory Committee, The Susquehanna River
Basin Advisory and the Grazing and Grassland Conservation Initiative
and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Ag
Advisory Board.
Member the
Pennsylvania Dog Law Advisory to advise the Department of
Agriculture on changes in dog regulations and laws.
Serves on
the board of education for Millville, Columbia-Montour Vocational
and Technical School and the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit,
providing educational service to special needs students and the
adult community. I am also serving on the Susquehanna Educational
Foundation, to provide assistance via channeling funding from the
community and business interests to less fortunate residents to
assist in their educational self-improvement.
Serves on
the sustainable forestry initiative called “WoodWorks”. This project
was created to encourage and provide outreach services to the
general woodlot owning public on how to manage their woodlots to
maximize their social, environmental, recreational, and economic
benefits.
Serves on
the biofuels advisory to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
In the final
stages of becoming “Certified Organic” on my farm operation.
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