Tag: livestock
Fall fair season kicking off in Kincardine, Huron-Kinloss
As the summer season comes to an end, fall fairs are starting to pop up around the region. The Kincardine Agricultural Society is hosting its 174th fall fair at Connaught Park on Labour Day weekend. Themed “Fields, Flannels, and Friends,” admission to the event is $5 per person with children aged five and below entering […]
Year-round coyote hunting reinstated by Natural Resources Commission
In 2024 the National Resources Commission limited hunting on public lands during the period coyotes have young pups dependent on their parents. The NRC has reinstated the year-round hunt season that was in place since 2016 to keep the coyote population suppressed. Year-round hunting has always been allowed for private landowners on their own property.
Central Ontario region suffers the driest year in 50
Kawartha Lakes, through Peterborough, Northumberland and Prince Edward County has received 90 per cent less than normal rain
Empowering environmental stewardship: Barn sanctuary champions compassion and Conservation
By Donté Smith
The Great Lakes, a vital freshwater expanse for millions, face an ongoing environmental crisis. Beneath the vast waters lies a significant threat: pollution stemming largely from agricultural runoff. This flow of excess nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen contributes to harmful algal blooms and expanding “dead zones,” jeopardizing ecosystems, water quality and public health across the region. Amidst these challenges, Barn Sanctuary in Chelsea, Michigan, works to make a positive impact on the region. Tom McKernan, sanctuary co-founder and operations director, wants the farm to stand as a living model where animal welfare and ecological stewardship aren’t just compatible, but linked.
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Dairy Products Are High Carbon
Dairy cows are ruminant animals that produce methane emissions. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas. Nitrous oxide, another greenhouse gas, is released from their manure and urine. Open manure storage can also generate methane. Energy is used to grow food for dairy cattle and that energy typically comes from fossil … [continued]
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