The Rural Voice, 1993-02, Page 54AGRICULTURAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN BRUCE COUNTY 1993
Training In Farm Management, Computers, Marketing,
Pesticides and Human Resources
INTRODUCTION TO FARM COMPUTING • 3 Days March 5, 12, 19
Location: OMAF Board Room, Walkerton Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cost: $60.00 per person Payable To: O.A.T.I.
Designed to show farmers basic capabilities of microcomputers as a management tool in their farm operation. Participants will be introduced, through hands-on work
sessions, to DOS & Lotus 1-2-3. Also provides participants with information to assist in making an informed computer buying decision.
INTRODUCTORY GROWER PESTICIDE SAFETY COURSE • 1 Day February 9
Location: OMAF Board Room, Walkerton Time: 9:00 a.m. • 4:00 p.m. Cost: $20.00 per person Payable To: Ridgetown College
Introductory course designed to help with math for the Grower Pesticide Safety Course. Not a requirement for the Grower Pesticide Safety Course.
DAIRY QUOTA MANAGEMENT -1 Day February 12
Location: OMAF Board Room, Walkerton Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cost: $20.00 per person Payable To: O.A.T.I.
Helps dairy farmers to understand the present quota system and develop strategies to purchase the appropriate quota for their farm operation.
FARM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT III .3 Days February 16, 23, March 2
Location: Kinloss Community Centre Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cost: $50.00 per person Payable To: O.A.T.I.
You will be able to relate production results to financial results, calculate & use ratios & interpret the balance sheet, income statement & changes in financial position.
INTERMEDIATE FARM COMPUTING - 2 Days February 19, 26
Location: OMAF Board Room, Walkerton Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cost: $40.00 per person Payable To: O.A.T.I.
Enables you to understand more complex operational features of a microcomputer & learn in more detail the building of more complex spreadsheets in Lotus 1-2-3.
GROWER PESTICIDE SAFETY COURSE -1 Day February 23
Location: OMAF Board Room, Walkerton Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cost: $40.00 per person Payable To: Ridgetown College
Course topics will include pesticide toxicity, poisoning, protective clothing & equipment, label interpretation, equipment calibration, legal requirements for
transportation, storage & disposal as well as environmental concerns. An open -book exam concludes the day & must be completed to obtain certification.
COMMODITY MARKETING I.3 Days February 24, 26, March 3
Location: Ripley Community Centre Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cost: $55.00 per person Payable To: O.A.T.I.
Helps you understand the price received for commodities, calculate the cost of buying & selling futures & begin to understand market planning & risk management.
WORKING WITH PEOPLE - 4 Evenings, 1 Day March 1, 3, 8, 10. 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., March 6 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: OMAF Board Room, Walkerton Cost: $50.00 per person Payable To: O.A.T.I.
Designed to help people manage themselves & others more productively; develop effective communication & problem solving skills; & manage their time more
efficiently.
ENTERPRISE ANALYSIS WORKSHOP - 1 Day March 4
Location: OMAF Board Room, Walkerton Time: 7:30 p.m. • 10:00 p.m. Cost: Free
This workshop is designed for those who have participated or would like to participate in the Ontario Farm Management Analysis Project 11 will be an opportunity to
learn how to complete the workbook and how to intrepret the results. The workshop will include a case study. All personal information is confidential.
COMMODITY MARKETING II.3 Days March 8, 10, 17
Location: OMAF Board Room, Walkerton Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cost: $55.00 per person Payable To: O.A.T.I.
Designed for those who have completed the Introduction to Marketing Course (or its equivalent). Learn to target price opportunities for your own commodities,
develop a market plan including options, use seasonal & basis trends as well as marketing psychology to implement your plan. Learn how to select & establish a good
relationship with a broker.
BOOKKEEPING TO MEET YOUR NEEDS -1 Day March 9
Location: OMAF Board Room, Walkerton Time: 9:30 a.m. • 4:00 p.m. Cost: $10.00 per person Payable To: Bruce County Education Account
A basic bookkeeping course highlighting double entry accounting, bank reconciliation & tips to assist with completion of NISA, Enterprise Analysis and GST forms.
Course will utilize the Ministry's Ontario Farm Record Book.
DAIRY COST OF PRODUCTION • 2 Afternoons March 10, 17
Location: Knights of Columbus Hall, Walkerton Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cost: $25.00 per person Payable To: O.A.T.I.
Helps dairy farmers to calculate their own cost of production of milk, evaluate dairy variables on a per hectolitre basis & identify strengths & weaknesses on their farm.
AGRICULTURAL COMPUTER SOFTWARE • 2 Days March 15, 22
Location: OMAF Board Room, Walkerton Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cost: $45.00 per person Payable To: O.A.T.I.
This course will give a brief overview of some more popular crop & livestock programs that are currently available.
SIMPLY ACCOUNTING - 2 Days March 18, 25
Location: OMAF Board Room, Walkerton Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cost: $40.00 per person Payable To: O.A.T.I.
This course will enable participants to understand & use what was formerly called The Bedford Accounting System'.
• All computer courses are limited to 12 people. • Pre -registration is required for all courses. • Deadline for all courses is one
week prior to date of course. • Specific courses listed may not be offered if enrolment is not sufficient. • Unless specified, lunch
is participant's responsibility. • To obtain further details or register for any of these courses contact: Ontario Ministry of
Agriculture and Food, 220 Trillium Court, R. R. #3, Walkerton, Ont. NOG 2V0 Telephone 881-3301 or 1-800-265-3023
Sponsored by
Ontario Agricultural
Training Institute
Ontario
Ministry of
Agriculture
and Food
Bruce County
Needs Identification Committee
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