There's Good in Every Grain
Yesterday we talked about World Soil Day and how important soils are to #YourFarmers growing Ontario grains. But, did you know many of these practices farmers use on their grain farms may apply to a small garden as well?
When dealing with soil it is easy to remember that it is a living organism and has the same basic requirements as you or I:Â food, water, shelter, and air.
Here are eight tips from #YourFarmers farms that you can use in your backyard gardens:
October 5th is World Soil Day and what a great day to celebrate one of Earth’s most valuable resources! Did you know 95% of our food is produced via Earth’s soil? That includes Ontario’s barley, corn, oats, soybeans and wheat!
Cover crops are incredibly important to maintaining soil health. A cover crop is grown by farmers primarily to benefit the soil. Cover crops help soil by preventing soil erosion, suppressing weeds, improving soil fertility and quality. Continue reading “Cover Crops 101”
Grain Farmers of Ontario is proud to be part of Grow Ontario Together, a collaboration of agriculture organizations that are currently working on phosphorus reduction in the Great Lakes.
Continue reading “Grow Ontario Together: Dave McEachren, grain farmer”
Grain Farmers of Ontario is proud to be part of Grow Ontario Together, a collaboration of agriculture organizations that are currently working on phosphorus reduction in the Great Lakes.
Continue reading “Grow Ontario Together: Justin Bell, grain farmer”