The fifth edition Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) will be available to
Ontario farmers starting July 14.
It is up to date on regulatory requirements, the latest science on best management practices and has links to new tools and new areas of focus such as biodiversity and climate change.
It was prepared by federal and provincial agriculture staffs and is supported by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario, Farm & Food Care Ontario, and the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association which administers the program.
“We encourage all farmers to complete the updated edition. An EFP provides farmers with the opportunity to assess their farm’s environmental impact using new tools that ultimately improve long-term productivity, profitability and sustainability,” said Melanie Hunter,field services manager for the soils and crops association.
