Manure Management
While sand is an essential bedding material for many farmers, its use presents operational challenges for dairy digesters. Advancements in digester technology have led to new solutions for sand removal and improved efficiency.
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Reduce emissions, odor by working with the manure microbiome
Addressing greenhouse gas emissions and odor is top-of-mind in manure management plans. Take into account the role of microbes when developing a plan fit for your farm.
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Manure gas is invisible and dangerous, but safety is simple
The most common hazard related to agricultural work is manure gas. Remember to handle manure safely during the busy seasons to avoid preventable life-threatening incidences.
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Is your dairy’s sand bedding quality up to par?
Do not shortchange your cows or manure handling system with poor-quality sand.
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Dairy farms, emissions and the industry's net-zero goal
An efficient dairy farm is a profitable dairy farm. Focusing on reducing emissions on each operation can aid in the industry's goal to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
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Manure management varies to fit Canada’s diverse industry
There is no catch-all solution to manure management, but there are several ways farmers can improve their systems.
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Turn a pollutant into green gold by reducing nitrogen loss in slurry
Slurry is often seen as an inconvenient problem for the farm. A good slurry management plan that encompasses the whole cycle from barn to the field can turn a problem into a valuable resource.
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Keep your farm from being the lead story on the 6 o’clock news
Consider ways in which a fire department responds to a barn fire and develop a manure spill response plan for when accidents happen to best avoid unwanted press.
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Stanton Farms partners with community and takes environmental sustainability to next level
Stanton Farms uses dairy and community-based organic waste to provide renewable energy for a local municipality. The farm’s expanded biogas site is the first agriculture-based facility in Ontario to produce RNG.
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