Acknowledgements

The Best Management Practices project was funded by Agriculture Canada through the Environmental Sustainability Initiative, managed by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and supported by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

This booklet introduces some common soil and water conservation concerns related to modern farm practices. It offers practical solutions for soil and water problems.

Contributing writers and BMP team members:

Andrew Graham - Program Division, Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association;
Ted Taylor - Resources Management Branch, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

Photographs courtesy of:

OSCIA, OMAFRA, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment.

Editorial Coordinator:

Cyndy DeGiusti - Continental PIR Communications

Graphic Designer:

Neglia Design Inc.

Editors and other Best Management Practices Project Team members:

Cecil Bradley - Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Lisa Cruickshank, Adam Hayes, Keith Reid and Anne Verhallen - Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Gary Nelson - Agriculture Canada

Disclaimer

This publication reflects the opinions of the contributing writers and is based on information available as of the publication date. It may not reflect the programs and policies of the supporting agencies. References to particular products should not be regarded as an endorsement.

Best Management Practices: A First Look