Working with Progressive Dairy Operators, the OMAFRA Dairy Team wants to hear from you on current wages, compensation, and labour needs on your dairy farm. The survey has been designed to determine labour efficiency per cow and per hectoliter of milk produced, position (e.g. milker, calf feeder, herd manager) wages, and other compensation provided. Since 2004, [...]
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Summer Job Opportunity: Dairy Summer Research Assistant
We're #hiring. Livestock summer positions have been posted for Summer 2024! We have an outstanding 3 Dairy Summer Research Assistant positions in the Agriculture Development Branch at OMAFRA. You will get to work with Tom Wright and Marlene Paibomesai on projects in the dairy cattle and dairy goat industries. There are other livestock-focused positions available with [...]
We’re Hiring! Summer Research Assistant – Grazing
OMAFRA Summer Research Assistant – Grazing Number of Positions: One (1) Location: Lindsay, ON Contract Length: 6 – 18 weeks, starting May 1, 2024 (start date negotiable) Salary: $17.40/hour (Level 2), based on a 36.25-hour work week Job Description: Are you interested in grazing ruminants (beef, sheep and/or organic/grass-fed dairy) and are looking to develop transferable skills, support your career [...]
NEW! Publication 30: Guide to Forage Production
Publication 30: Guide to Forage Production is a comprehensive guide to forage agronomy. It has information on establishment, fertility, weed management and weather stress for many species grown as forage in Ontario. It also covers harvest and storage of forage crops and understanding a laboratory forage analysis. To download a free PDF version or order a [...]
Webinar: Beef on Dairy Crosses – A Discussion on Production Management
Ontario Corn Fed Beef - “The News feed live” webinar. You can access the webinar recording at https://ontariocornfedbeef.com/newsfeed-live-webinar-series-videos/ Beef on Dairy Crosses - A Discussion on Production Management Ontario cattle feeders and invited experts share their keys to success for an effective finishing program for beef on dairy crosses. This webinar was hosted on March [...]
Save the Date! Come Participate in the Beef at Guelph Virtual Research Day on Saturday, August 14th, 2021
Interested in learning about the latest research in the Ontario beef industry? The University of Guelph, BFO and OMAFRA are hosting a free virtual event to share their latest research findings and current projects. University of Guelph beef researchers will provide updates on pasture, cow-calf, feedlot and animal health research at U of G. In [...]
CAP Special Provisions and Farmer Mental Health Resources
Owning a farm is much more than a business; it is a way of life. As with most businesses, there are some very stressful times that can weigh you down. During busy seasons or critical production periods, it is normal to be faced with time constraints and pressures and facing major financial issues can multiply [...]
Webinar: Interested in learning about feeding and growing Switchgrass?
Join us on March 11th and 18th, 2021 for a webinar on using switchgrass on dairy farms. Switchgrass is a warm-season grass that is grown in Ontario and has numerous environmental and economic advantages. Switchgrass can be utilized for both bedding and feeding on dairy operations. This webinar series is focused on growing and utilization [...]
Dairy and Beef Cattle Production 