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The Rural Voice, 2019-06, Page 521 Columns Lisa B. Pot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Keith Roulston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Kate Procter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Jeffrey Carter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Mabel’s Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Viewpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Gardening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Woodlots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Agrilaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Financial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Ruralite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 News & Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Business Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Classified . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Newsletters National Farmers Union . . . . . . . . 4 Perth County Federation . . . . . . 67 Grey County Federation . . . . . . 68 Bruce County Federation . . . . . . 69 Perth County Pork Producers . . .70 Huron County Federation . . . . . .72 JUNE 2019 Follow your passions and research ideas well to find a way to diversify your farm operation. 24 On-Farm Diversification Four farmers share what is involved in breeding dairy to beef. 17 Beef on Dairy Strategy Anaerobic digesters at Greenholm Farms transform manure and organic waste into electricity. 29 Mighty Methanogens 35 Drip Irrigation in Tanzania Published monthly by: The Rural Voice, Box 429, Blyth, Ontario, N0M 1H0 Telephone: 519-523-4311 Fax: 519-523-9140 e-mail: info@northhuron.on.ca Publisher:Deb Sholdice Editor:Lisa B. Pot rveditorlisa@northhuron.on.ca Contributing writers: Keith Roulston, Kate Procter, Jeffrey Carter, Rhea Hamilton Seeger, Arnold Mathers, Steve Bowers, Melissa Luymes, Anne Mann, Nancy Fisher, Dorothy Henderson, Bonnie Sitter, Gary Kenny and Bob Reid. Mailed by:McLaren Press Graphics, Bracebridge, ON Sales representative: Shelley Kroes rvads@northhuron.on.ca Production co-ordinator & Telemarketing: Joan Caldwell Advertising & editorial production: Dianne Josling PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT NO. 40037593 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO CIRCULATION DEPT. PO BOX 429 BLYTH ON N0M 1H0 email: info@northhuron.on.ca A division of North Huron Publishing Company Inc. Subscriptions:$20 (12 issues) $35 (24 issues), includes HST Back copies $2.75 each U.S. rates, $65.00 Changes of address, orders for subscriptions and undeliverable copies (return postage guaranteed) are to be sent to The Rural Voice at the address listed above. All manuscripts submitted for consideration should be accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope. The publisher cannot accept responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts or photographs, although both are welcome. The opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the publisher. Editorial content may be reproduced only by permission of the publisher. The Rural Voice makes every effort to see that advertising copy is correct. However, should an error occur, please notify The Rural Voice office within 30 days of invoicing in order to obtain a billing adjustment. The Rural Voice THE MAGAZINE OF AGRICULTURAL LIFE PUBLISHING COMPANY INC. NH ORTH URON After 40 years in hog barns, Bob Rourke is ready to retire 32 From Swine to Bees Departments •Cover Photo Bob Rourke of St. Marys Photo by Lisa B. Pot. Aaron Keunen raises Belgian Blue and Angus crossbred beef calves with contract farmers. 21 Looking for Vigour and Vitality Contents 29 32 35 •Deadlines: July Issue –June 12 August Issue – July 17 Don Hillborn travels to Tanzania to do some good.