Manure Mondays is a webinar series that continues where the Manure Expo left off and provides the opportunity to share new technology and information about managing manure. A series of educational sessions will be presented by OMAFRA and NAME (North American Manure Expo). Registration is free and includes access to all sessions.
- Jan 30 – Impact of Management Decisions on GHG Emissions
- James Dyck (OMAFRA) will unravel the components of greenhouse gases in agriculture, focusing on livestock and manure. James will demonstrate how the AgriSuite GHG calculator can help producers compare the impact of management practices in reducing emissions.
- Feb 6 – Virtual Manure Tour
- Sponsored by OPACA/Farm & Food Care this webinar will follow-up from a video series produced to highlight handling manure on the farm in today’s world. Intended as an interactive session, a panel will discuss with participants the benefits, challenges and technology or information gaps in making the most from manure (webinar will extend beyond 3 pm)
- Mar 6 – From barn to field and back again
- This webinar will focus on questions around field application of compost from bedded pack barns and how to maximize nutrient and soil heath benefits.
- Mar 13 – Answering the Top 10 Manure Questions
- You pose the questions by Feb 1 (send questions to Christine.brown1@ontario.ca) and we’ll try to find answers
Note: OFCAF applicants must participate in the live sessions to receive credit for participating in a KSE. The Feb 13th and 27th sessions do not qualify at KSEs.
