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Boosting Energy Independence with Biofuels

Farmers play a key role in fueling our nation. This summer American drivers have enjoyed the economic and environmental benefits of E15 gasoline thanks to a waiver from the Environmental Protection Agency. Without this waiver, E15 sales would have halted and not been available at gas stations throughout the busy summer driving season. Now it’s time to keep fueling American-grown biofuels, year-round.

Most Americans connect farmers to the role we play in growing the food that stocks our pantries. And that is vitally important work that farmers do in every region of our nation as we keep our food supply safe and secure.

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Grazing Network Group: What it is and how it benefits our operation

Video: Grazing Network Group: What it is and how it benefits our operation

In the spring of 2023 OMAFA, along with the University of Guelph, gathered a group of 18 producers from the beef, sheep, and dairy sectors to support a three to four year research project related to measuring grass growth in Ontario. The producers use a Rising Plate Meter to capture grass growth and record livestock movements. This presentation will explain how the group interact/support one another, some initial findings, as well as the benefits for the research team and our farm.

The purpose of the Profitable Pastures conference is to bring fresh ideas and new research results to Ontario grazing managers across the ruminant livestock sectors. These conferences have a major focus on pasture management