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Ontario Pork PED Plant Surveillance

In May 2014 Ontario Pork initiated a processing plant surveillance program.  Extensive sampling has been performed at federal processors over the last year and a half. Over the last 3 months only 1 positive has been detected in 1,500 samples.

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Source: OntarioPork


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Why Rotational Grazing Is Important For The Farm - Manitoulin Part 3

Video: Why Rotational Grazing Is Important For The Farm - Manitoulin Part 3

Presented by Birgit Martin of Pure Island Beef, Anita O'Brien, Grazing Mentor, and Christine O'Reilly, Forage & Grazing Specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Watch each video from this event to learn about grazing tips, water systems, setting up fencing, working with net fencing, electric fencing tips, grass growth and managing grazing.

Birgit Martin provides an overview of her operation, Pure Island Beef, and why rotational grazing is so important for the farm.

The Manitoulin Island Pasture Walk in 2023 was delivered as part of the Farm Resilience Mentorship (FaRM) Program's Advanced Grazing Systems.