Flock Talk

Dr. Kim Schneider, assistant professor in forage and service crops at the University of Guelph gives an overview of The Living Labs Project, improving soil & crops and the agronomic & environmental benefits of raising cover crops. Kim explains how sheep farmers are involved in the research project, the incentive to participate in the project and how the findings will help sheep famers increase sustainability & productivity of their operations plus much more!

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CEO of Farmers Hub, Nabil Irfan talks about his journey that lead him to starting Farmers Hub, the problems the mobile app solves, and it’s overall mission. Nabil also shares how the app benefits sheep farmers, and the collaboration with Ontario Sheep Farmers Board of Directors to release a customized version for OSF members. Nabil also discusses seller ratings, verification, avoiding scammers and gives advice to sellers on how to maximize engagement on the app plus much more! For more information or to get started using Farmers Hub, go to www.farmershub.io or download the app in your mobile app stare. 

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Jackie Fraser, owner of Frabert's Fresh Food, provides an overview of the Ontario Food Terminal, its role in the local food supply chain and also shares her responsibilities as the newly appointed Vice Chair of the board. Jackie also discusses how Frabert's Fresh Food supports local farmers and producers and the importance of prioritizing locally sourced products plus much more! Visit https://frabertsfreshfood.com for more information.

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OSF’s on-farm programs lead, Anita O’Brien shares her experience with OMAFRA as well as running a sheep farm in Eastern Ontario and coordinating the Master Shepherd’s Course. Anita shares the inspiration behind the creation of the Master Shepherd’s Course and provides a thorough breakdown including the benefits of taking the course, time commitments, success stories, return on investment, and much much more! 

The next offering of the course is September 2024

For more information please visit https://www.ontariosheep.org/master-shepherds-course

 Or reach out to Anita directly at mastershepherd@ontariosheep.org

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Owner & operator of Herrington's Quality Butchers in Port Perry, Brent Herrington discusses the impact butchery has on the quality & marketability of their products, current trends and the most popular cuts that customers are interested in. Brent also provides an overview of the Canadian Butchery Team, the World Butcher Challenge and much much more!

To learn more about Herrington's Quality Butchers, visit https://portperrybutcher.com

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Erin and Jordan talk sheep related research with Mike McMorris, the CEO of Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC). Recently retired, Mike reflects on some of the highlights of his career and discusses what LRIC does and the significant role it plays in the industry as well as their focus on developing relationships. Mike also gives the sheep industry some heartfelt advice and shares how to harness innovation & innovators to address farm challenges plus much more!

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OMAFRA’s Engineering Specialist, Steve Beadle,  discusses the function and importance of barn ventilation, the effects of poor ventilation, and the various types of ventilation systems and what to consider when choosing the right system. Steve also provides tools and methods of measuring and tracking temperature, humidity, ammonia ect. and where to find more out more information. 

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Tim tells listeners about the importance of the role of OMAFRA inspectors, the knowledge & training required to become certified and everything that happens during the inspection process at a slaughter plant. Tim also talks about what condemnation means when it comes to animal or carcass inspection and what deems it condemned plus much much more!

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Mike provides an overview of the Yield More Financing Program with Scotia Bank and how it specifically benefits sheep farmers. Mike shares the eligibility criteria for the program, the max credit amount available, the interest rate, and application process. For more details and to sign-up for Yield More Financing
Call: 1-866-603-4188

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Jaye Atkins, CEO of Agricultural Credit Corporation, provides an overview of the two financing programs they have available and invites sheep producers looking to grow their business to apply. Jaye also goes in depth about the application process, qualifications, borrowing rates and their quickest turnaround time in Canada plus much more!

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