Publications and Resources
Mapping
Source Water Protection Map
Find out if your property is located in a vulnerable area – e.g. close to a municipal drinking water well or intake – and find information on managing activities using the source protection plan.
AgMaps
The Agricultural Information Atlas is an interactive online application that allows you to create custom maps and find agricultural information for Ontario.
Program Research and Resources
Environmental Farm Plan and Growing your Farm Profits – Gap Analysis (Summary Presentation)
— Deloitte
Potential Role of the Ontario Environmental Farm Plan in Responding to Sustainability Demands of the Agri-food Supply Chain
— Claudia Schmidt, Janalee Sweetland and Al Mussell (George Morris Centre)
Environmental Farm Plans: Measuring Performance, Improving Effectiveness, and Increasing Participation
— Prairie Research Associates for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, on behalf of the Ontario Farm Environmental Coalition
Spatial Analysis of the Adoption of Nutrient Management Related Best Management Practices in Ontario, April 2005-March 2010
— Elisabeth Woyzbun, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Alternative Funding Models for Agricultural Stewardship Programs in Ontario
— Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association
Species at Risk and Agriculture
Nutritional Quality of Perennial Forages from May to August: Impact of Delaying First Cut on Dairy and Beef Production
— University of Guelph, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association
Farming with Grassland Birds: A guide to making your hay and pasture bird friendly
— Jack Kyle and Ron Reid for the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association
Risk or Reward: An Investigation of Ontario Farmer Perceptions of Species at Risk
— Lyn Garrah for the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association
Accommodating Species at Risk
— Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association
Actions on the Farm: How farmers support wildlife through the Species at Risk Farm Incentive Program (Poster) (Tri-Fold Brochure)
— Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association
A Safe Harbour Policy for Canada? Examining the potential for safe harbour agreements within the confines of the federal Species at Risk Act
— Sumeet Tandon for the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association
Citizen Science for Environmental Research
— Colin Robertson, Wilfrid Laurier University
Species At Risk Public Registry Information (link)
— Canadian Wildlife Service, Environment and Climate Change
Ontario Grasslands on Your Farm
— Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association
Other Relevant Research and Resources
Early Harvest Cover Crops – Postcard
Fall Cover Crops – Postcard
New Crops, Old Challenges: Tips and tricks for managing new crops!
— Simcoe Research Station
Rotational Grazing in Extensive Pastures
— Victoria MacPhail, AAFC & Jack Kyle, OMAFRA
Ontario Pedigreed Seed Industry Economic Impact Study: An Update
— Al Mussell and Irena Rajcan (George Morris Centre)
An Economic Comparison of Pasture Based Beef Breeding Herds and Cash Crops in Southern Ontario
— Yungblut & Associates for OSCIA
Ontario Cover Crops Strategy
— Steering committee included representatives from: OMAFRA, CCA, GFO, IFAO, OABA, OFA, OFVGA, OSCIA, and Upper Thames River Conservation Authority
Children’s Activities
Species at Risk on Your Farm — Activity Book
Habitat Stewardship on Your Farm — Activity Book
