Nutrient Management Farm Case Study Examples

These case studies can be ordered using the OMAFRA website publication order form. They are part of a series of livestock information books developed to assist farmers in understanding the implications of the Nutrient Management Act, 2002 and Ontario Regulation (o. Reg.) 267/03.

Pub 831- Case Study - A Mixed Farm Example: Your Livestock Operation Under the Nutrient Management Act, 2002

The case study reviews the options for a farm operation keeping beef, swine and sheep that is planning to construct a new solid manure storage facility. It examines the issues that must be considered when completing a nutrient management strategy and/or plan and provides some options for meeting the requirements of the Act.

Pub 830 - Case Study - A Riding Stable Example: Your Livestock Operation Under the Nutrient Management Act, 2002

The case study looks at riding stable that has decided to expand from 30 box-stalls to 80 box-stalls by building a new stable and manure storage. It examines the issues that must be considered when completing a nutrient management strategy and/or plan and provides some options for meeting the requirements of the Act.

Pub 829 - Case Study - A Layer Farm Example: Your Livestock Operation Under the Nutrient Management Act, 2002

The case study follows a producer who is planning to build a new layer barn for 24,400 layers on a 40 ha property. It examines the issues that a farmer needs to bear in mind when completing a nutrient management strategy and/or plan and provides some options for their consideration.

Pub 828 - Case Study - A Beef Cow-Calf Example: Your Livestock Operation Under the Nutrient Management Act, 2002

The case study follows a cow-calf producer who is expanding from 75 head to 160 head. It examines the issues that a farmer needs to bear in mind when completing a nutrient management strategy and/or plan and provides some options for their consideration.

Pub 827- Case Study - A Small Horse Farm Example: Your Livestock Operation Under the Nutrient Management Act, 2002

The case study looks at a small horse breeding farm that has decided to expand from 4 horses to 10 horses. It examines the issues that the farmer needs to consider when completing a nutrient management strategy and/or plan and provides some options for their consideration.

Pub 825 - Case Study - A Beef Feedlot Farm Example: Your Livestock Operation Under the Nutrient Management Act, 2002

The case study follows a beef feedlot operation that is planning to expand from 500 heifers to 700 head. It examines the issues that a farmer needs to bear in mind when completing a nutrient management strategy and/or plan and provides some options for their consideration.