Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

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OMAFRA works with researchers, producer organizations, industry partners and producers to identify challenges and opportunities in the livestock and crop sectors and to provide practical solutions. Staff develop and deliver technology and information to livestock and crop producers in Ontario through presentations, publications, newsletters, technical factsheets, seminars, conferences and workshops. Information about these services are available on OMAFRA’s website ontario.ca/omafra.

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+1 877 424 1300
+1 877 424 1300
ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca
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Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
1 Stone Road West, N1G 4Y2, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

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Roller Crimper Demo, Organic No-Till Soybean Production in Ontario

Tuesday, September 15, 2020 9:30 PM to 9:45 PM
Jake Munroe · Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Cameron Ogilvie · Soils at Guelph

Roller Crimper Demo, Organic No-Till Soybean Production in Ontario

Wednesday, September 16, 2020 11:00 PM to 11:15 PM
Jake Munroe · Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Cameron Ogilvie · Soils at Guelph

Documents & Links

OMAFRA Publications Catalogue-information at your fingertipsInformation on livestock & crop production & business management specific to Ontario conditions. Visit Ontario.ca/livestock click on publications at the top.
Enrichment Toys for Group Housed SowsResults of research on which toys stand up the best and what the pigs prefer.
Group Sow Housing Resources The pros and cons of each of the different systems are described. The decision tree provides key questions you need to ask yourself.
Body Condition Scoring Dairy GoatsA good overview of why and how to body condition score dairy goats.
Body Condition Scoring of Dairy Cattle This factsheet describes how to score the body condition of cows and compare them to typical desired body condition scores for various stages of lactation.
Housing Requirements for Backgrounding Beef CattleThis factsheet provides general knowledge on confined housing systems (barn and yard) for backgrounding cattle including critical design features.
Fencing for outdoor pig production-protecting your livestock and the environmentGuidance on fencing suitable for pig containment and exclusion to keep pigs with outdoor access on your property and to keep feral pigs away.
Planning and Building a Goat Milk HouseThis publication summarizes the guidelines for planning and building a goat milk house to meet regulations under the Milk Act, 1990.
Provincial and Federal COVID-19 Financial Supports for FarmersThis infosheet provides a summary of information and links to provincial and federal financial support information. Information current as of publication date.
Sprayer 101/Exploding Sprayer Myths VideosInformative and entertaining videos that will help you improve your spraying techniques.
Raising Backyard Chickens Webinar and MaterialsOMAFRA has worked with the Poultry Industry Council to develop “Raising Backyard Chickens” webinar recording and materials which are now available on-line.
Body Condition Scoring your FlockLearn how to BCS and when to BCS your flock in order to get the most out of your flock.
Colostrum for the Dairy Calf FactsheetLearn the importance of timing, quantity, quality and cleanliness to the success of colostrum feeding to calves.
Compost Bedding Pack Barns FactsheetCompost bedding pack (CBP) barns are an option for an alternative to tie-stall or free-stall housing for milking cows.
Enrichment Toys for Nursery PigsResults of research on how well the toys stand up in the barn and which toys the pigs seem to like best.

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Jared Harris
Jared Harris
Technology Transfer Assistant
Michelle Linington
Michelle Linington
Feed Ingredient and ByProduct SpecialistOntario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
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Tim Metzger
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

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