Landowners in Gully Creek watershed, a watershed north of Bayfield, have worked with ABCA to implement agricultural best management practices (BMPs) since 2008. These studies allow us to better understand how rural BMPs have both field-scale and watershed-scale benefits. In 2022, we monitored:
• vegetative barriers of Miscanthus to reduce erosion and improve water quality
• the fertility of liquid manure throughout agitation prior to field application
• a side-by-side tillage comparison of no-till vs disc tillage on corn residue before planting soybeans
• the application of Envita®, a nitrogen-fixing solution, on corn
With the use of trail cameras to monitor sites, submitting water samples for lab analysis, and yield comparisons, we can use in-field trials and test the effectiveness of BMPs in cooperation with farmers. The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association support ONFARM research. Thanks to all participants of ONFARM!
Nearest city or town: Bayfield
Project start date: January 1, 2008
Project focus: Combination of Education, Restoration, and Monitoring
Project contact: Shevaun Skinner