In The Coop

Tom Lewis and Charlotte Wall interview Michelle deNijs, from the Canadian Mental Health Association

The agricultural community plays a vital role in ensuring Ontario has a healthy economy and local food security – supporting the well-being of all Ontarians. Their programs are tailored specifically for the Ontario agricultural community to provide for their well-being as well.

Listen to their podcast to find out how you can access resources, and support your community.

For more details check out their website: agriculturewellnessontario.ca

To speak with Michelle, feel free to contact her at: [email protected]

In this episode of In the Coop, we will talk about the business that keeps the operation moving! Farm Management Canada's Executive Director; Heather Watson, will share her experience and expertise. How Farm Management Canada has grown to support Canadian agriculture navigating challenges with resources and programs. The conversation will focus on collaboration, the future of farming and feature an annual event celebrating family farms. Farm transition appreciation day helps families begin the new year with a united plan and shared goals. We hope you enjoy this episode.

This episode covers all things ventilation for a poultry barn. Our guest speakers is Bob Swayze. He is a poultry sales representative at Wallenstein Feed and Supply with a dynamic history in the industry. Bob is passionate about continuous learning, and has spent considerable time focused on ventilation. Bob shares what he has learned from the types of ventilation and how the size and design of barns can impact the results. He will dive into how technology has evolved to offer us more information and insight into managing your bans for optimal success!

Dr. Susan Watkins, University of Arkansas shares with us, what the research shows at three different water temperatures during brooding. What temperature do you think showed the highest weight gains by the end of the study. The answer may surprise you.

Hear what it takes to move research into the barn from Dr. Doug Korver of University of Alberta. Originally recorded during the Research Impacts webinar 2020.

We sit down with Dr. Lisa Bielke, a Poultry Enteric Health Researcher, from Ohio State University. Her main focus is on gut health but as you listen to this episode you'll realize that bacteria may be introduced through the gut but they don't always stay put and this can have major impacts on your flock's well being.

Dr.Scott Gillingham gives advice on how to keep your coop a clean and safe place for your flock from predators you can and can't see.

This project was funded in part through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership), a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. The Agricultural Adaptation Council assists in the delivery of the Partnership in Ontario.

Dr.Scott Gillingham gives advice on keeping your flock properly hydrated for optimal health and production.

This project was funded in part through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership), a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. The Agricultural Adaptation Council assists in the delivery of the Partnership in Ontario.

Dr.Scott Gillingham gives advice on the importance of air quality in your coop to optimize your flock's health and production.

This project was funded in part through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership), a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. The Agricultural Adaptation Council assists in the delivery of the Partnership in Ontario.

Thanks for your patience in airing this episode. In this podcast, Dr.Scott Gillingham gives advice on how the lighting in your coop to improve your flock's health and production.

This project was funded in part through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership), a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. The Agricultural Adaptation Council assists in the delivery of the Partnership in Ontario.