Month: July 2016

Holstein: Friesian cattle imported into Canada from Holland at the end of the 19th century, now a breed of dairy cattle, black and white in color. Raising Holstein cattle provides farmers with high milk production and adaptable livestock.

intensive agriculture: A method of farming in which as much use is made of the land as possible by growing crops close together, growing several crops in a year or using large amounts of fertilizer. Opposite extensive agriculture. Also called productive agriculture. Helps farmers maximize land use efficiency.

beefalo: An American breed of cattle derived from crossing bison with domestic cattle. Raising beefalo can provide hardy, disease-resistant livestock with quality meat.

division: Another name for a section of an organization. Managing divisions involves coordinating and aligning different parts of the farm or organization to achieve common goals. Farmers should establish clear communication and management practices to ensure effective division operations. Understanding the benefits of organized divisions will aid in efficient farm management and productivity.

The consideration of social, environmental, and economic impacts in the decision-making processes of food production and distribution businesses, ensuring a balanced approach to sustainability. For example, adopting a food product triple bottom line approach to achieve long-term success and positive impact.

kid: Kid – a young goat of either sex, up to one year old. Helps farmers manage goat breeding and rearing.

dusting: The act of using dry powdered fungicide or insecticide on crops. Proper application of dusting agents helps protect crops from pests and diseases while minimizing environmental impact.

enhancer: An artificial substance that increases the flavor of food or of an artificial flavoring that has been added to food. (NOTE: In the European Union, flavor enhancers added to food have the E numbers E620 to E637.) Understanding enhancers helps farmers in food processing and product formulation.

gizzard: A thick-walled muscular part of the gut of many birds where food is mechanically crushed. Also present in some insects, fish, and crustaceans. Understanding the gizzard’s function helps in optimizing poultry nutrition and digestion.

Forest Floor: The ground at the base of the trees in a forest. Properly managing the forest floor supports biodiversity and ecological health.