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Flock Talk

A weekly podcast bringing you ideas & insights from fellow producers and industry experts covering research, marketing, education, news updates & more! Visit our website: www.ontariosheep.org

  1. 20 HR. AGO

    Sheep Measles & Carcass Condemnations with Dr. Andrew Peregrine

    This episode is a recorded clip of Dr. Andrew Peregrine's presentation at this past October's AGM & Convention. Dr. Peregrine discusses sheep measles and carcass condemnations, how farm dogs get infected and how they can pass on parasites to sheep, preventative measures and much more! For more OSF content, follow us on Social Media Instagram & Facebook: @OntarioSheepFarmers X : @OntarioSheep and Visit our Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ontariosheep.org⁠⁠⁠⁠

    17 min

  2. OCT 23

    Sheep & Wool Ambassador Lauren Cowan

    Lauren Cowan, Winner of the 2023 Sheep & Wool Ambassador Competition at the Royal Agriculture Winter Fair shares how she got involved in sheep farming, how the sheep and wool industry has impacted her life. Lauren also talks more about the Sheep & Wool Ambassador Program, her process in applying, what motivated her to compete as well as some suggestions for future contestants when applying and more! For more OSF content, follow us on Social Media Instagram & Facebook: @OntarioSheepFarmers X : @OntarioSheep and Visit our Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ontariosheep.org⁠⁠⁠⁠

    11 min

  3. OCT 16

    Dairy Sheep Co-operative with Jeff Cressman

    Jeff Cressman, a board member and Manager of the Dairy Sheep Co-operative talks about the growing dairy sheep sector and the work of the Co-operative in supporting its members. Jeff reveals what led to the development of the co-op and why he chose the co-op structure, as well as the main benefits of being a member of the Dairy Sheep Co-operative and how the membership works. Jeff also gives some advise to producers interested in milking sheep on how to get started and shares his view on the future growth opportunity in Ontario's dairy sheep industry. For more OSF content, follow us on Social Media Instagram & Facebook: @OntarioSheepFarmers X : @OntarioSheep and Visit our Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ontariosheep.org⁠⁠⁠⁠

    19 min

  4. OCT 9

    Animal Management with James Clark of Gallagher

    James Clark, Territory Manager of Ontario for Gallagher, expresses the company's view of the sheep industry in Ontario with opportunities for sheep farmers to be profitable, Gallagher's electric fencing solutions and other products animal management products, the role of remote monitoring technology in managing sheep on pasture and some of the key factors sheep farmers should consider when setting up a fencing or EID system plus much more! To learn more about Gallagher Animal Management and their products visit https://am.gallagher.com For more OSF content, follow us on Social Media Instagram & Facebook: @OntarioSheepFarmers X : @OntarioSheep and Visit our Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ontariosheep.org⁠⁠⁠⁠

    16 min

  5. OCT 2

    Forage Management with Patricia Ellingwood & Birgit Martin

    Patricia Ellingwood, General Manager & Birgit Martin, Chair of the Ontario Forage Council break down the council’s mission, how they support sheep farmers and the benefits of rotational grazing in terms of forage utilization. Patricia & Birgit provide a list of resources, programs and events that the Ontario Forage Council offers to help sheep farmers enhance their forage practices and advice for sheep farmers looking to adopt more sustainable forage management practices. For more OSF content, follow us on Social Media Instagram & Facebook: @OntarioSheepFarmers X : @OntarioSheep and Visit our Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ontariosheep.org⁠⁠⁠⁠

    12 min

  6. SEP 25

    Livestock Nutrition with Paul Luimes

    University of Guelph's Professor of Livestock Nutrition, Paul Luimes, shares how he got his start in sheep research and the research flock he's developed at the Ridgetown Campus, as well as his goals for the flock in regards to sheep nutrition. Paul also discusses the biggest nutritional challenges sheep are facing today, how he's addressing those challenges and much much more! For more OSF content, follow us on Social Media Instagram & Facebook: @OntarioSheepFarmers X : @OntarioSheep and Visit our Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ontariosheep.org⁠⁠⁠⁠

    23 min

  7. SEP 18

    Minister of Agriculture, Food & Agribusiness Rob Flack

    The newly appointed Minister of Agriculture, Food & Agribusiness, Rob Flack, shares his experience in agribusiness before running as an MPP, what drew him into provincial politics, and some interesting experience since being elected. The Minister also shares his early priorities as well as the progression of the Grow Ontario Strategy and his thoughts on the future of the Risk Management Program in Ontario,  For more OSF content, follow us on Social Media Instagram & Facebook: @OntarioSheepFarmers X : @OntarioSheep and Visit our Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ontariosheep.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    14 min

  8. SEP 11

    Farmers for Climate Solutions with Andrew Rushmere

    Andrew Rushmere, interim executive director of Farmers for Climate Solutions, gives an overview of the organization, how he became involved with Farmers for Climate Solutions and its mission within the agricultural community. Andrew shares how he sees the role of sheep farmers in the fight against climate change and addresses specific challenges that farmers face when it comes to implementing climate-friendly practices, and how Farmers for Climate Solutions Supports them plus much much more! For more OSF content, follow us on Social Media Instagram & Facebook: @OntarioSheepFarmers X : @OntarioSheep and Visit our Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ontariosheep.org⁠⁠⁠⁠

    39 min
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A weekly podcast bringing you ideas & insights from fellow producers and industry experts covering research, marketing, education, news updates & more! Visit our website: www.ontariosheep.org

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  • Creator
    Ontario Sheep Farmers
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ontario Sheep Farmers
  • Show Website
    Flock Talk

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