Factsheets and Infosheets:

A. Horticulture

• Beneficial Insects in Tree Fruit Orchards in Southern Ontario
• Beneficial Insects and Mites
• Mite Pests and Their Predators
• Organic Garlic Growing Trials in Ontario
• Sanitation Recommendations for Management of Insect and Mite Pests of Greenhouse Vegetables
• Herb Profiles (a series of infosheets)

B. Field crops

• Cover Crops (a series of infosheets)
• Grain Shortage Won't Boost Prices -
  Organic Producers Are Starting to Meet Some Resistance From Buyers in the Asian Market
• Organic Grain Marketers Struggle to Fill Their Demand

C. Livestock

• Organic Producers Welcome New Bull Selection Index (Ontario Farmer)
  • Research Found Organic Producers Put More Emphasis on Functional Traits and Calving Ease
• A Selection Index for Organic Dairy Farms in Ontario (PDF)
• Temporary field storage of solid manure or prescribed materials

D. Other topics

• Ontario Organic Crops Minor Use Priorities 2008
• Assessing the Ontario Market for Organic Product
• Industry strives to reduce red tape
  The Organic Council of Ontario has been created to bring all segments of the industry together
• Introduction To Organic Farming
• Organic Farming - Frequently Asked Questions
• Organic Food and Farming Certification
• Transition to Organic Farming

E. Specialists and Advisors working in Ontario

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