Episodes 42
Avg. Duration 23m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Jan 2018
Latest Episode May 2026

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About This Podcast

'In the Coop' is an educational podcast brought to you by the Poultry Industry Council. The show explores relevant and interesting topics pertaining to poultry production in Ontario. Tune in monthly as we explore the ins and outs of the Ontario poultry with various industry experts.

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Recent Episodes

Episode 36: Harvesting Hope: How the Poultry Industry Can Support Harvest Hands

May 01, 2026 40m

In this episode of In the Coop, Charlotte and Tom speak with Jim Collins and Amy Collins from Harvest Hands about how their organization is addressing food insecurity and the critical role poultry…

Episode 35: Powering Poultry: How On-Farm Solar Can Reduce Costs and Increase Resilience

Apr 01, 2026 20m

In this episode of In the Coop, Tom Lewis and Charlotte Wall speak with Paul Stehelin from Polaron Solar about how on-farm solar is becoming a practical and cost-effective solution for Ontario…

Episode 34: Celebrating Excellence: Ron Shoup, 2025 Ed McKinley Poultry Worker of the Year

Mar 02, 2026 26m

In this episode of In the Coop, Charlotte Wall sits down with Ron Shoup, recipient of the 2025 Ed McKinlay Poultry Worker of the Year Award, along with his nominator, Dave Stanfield. Together, they…

Episode 33: Beating the February Blues: Farming Wellbeing & Support

Feb 02, 2026 20m

Winter can be one of the toughest seasons on the farm, and in this timely episode of In the Coop, hosts Tom Lewis and Charlotte Wall turn the conversation toward something just as important as flock…

Episode 32: A Year in Review with PIC Chair Caroline Gonano

Jan 02, 2026 32m

🎙️ New Episode: In the Coop – A Year in Review with PIC Chair Caroline Gonano Join hosts Tom Lewis and Charlotte Wall as they sit down with Caroline Gonano, Chair of the Poultry Industry Council and…

Episode 31: Arbourdale & Innovations in Disinfection

Dec 01, 2025 41m

In the Coop – Fogging, Fresh Starts & Farm-Ready Disinfection In this episode of In the Coop, Tom Lewis and Charlotte Wall sit down with Bill Ireland of Arbourdale to explore how their…

Episode 30: Early Adopters and Innovations in Ontario's Poultry Industry

Nov 01, 2025 22m

From the days of cassette tapes and clunky waterers to today's smart barns and data-driven decisions — innovation in poultry has come a long way! Tom Lewis and Charlotte Wall sit down with Kelly…

Episode 29: Cracking into Ontario Ag Week with an Early Adopter and Agvocate Egg Farmer in Ontario

Oct 01, 2025 19m

🥚 In the Coop – Cracking into Ontario Ag Week with Egg Farmers of Ontario 🐔 It's Ontario Agriculture Week! Anneke Donkers-Stickney from Egg Farmers of Ontario to celebrate the egg industry and the…

Episode 28: Sustainability: More Than Just a Buzzword

Sep 01, 2025 23m

🌱 In the Coop – Sustainability in Poultry 🐔 Sustainability is more than just a buzzword—it's shaping the way Ontario's poultry sector grows, innovates, and connects with consumers. In this episode of…

Episode 27: Cool Birds, Calm Barns: Hot Weather Ventilation with Luke Groszeibl

Aug 01, 2025 9m

As summer temperatures rise, so does the pressure on poultry farmers to keep their barns comfortable and their birds thriving. In this hot-topic episode of In the Coop, Tom and Charlotte welcome Luke…

Episode 26: Meet Maggy Watson, Leading Ontario Poultry's Biosecurity Response

Jul 02, 2025 10m

In this episode of In the Coop, Charlotte Wall and Tom Lewis sit down with Maggy Watson, the newly appointed General Manager of the Feather Board Command Centre (FBCC). Maggy shares her vision for…

Episode 25: Chickens, Choices and Checkout lines

Jun 02, 2025 32m

Local Food Week Special Just in time for Local Food Week 2025, we're cracking open an important conversation about how farmers can confidently engage with the public about poultry production. Our…

Episode 24: Artificial Intelligence in your Poultry Barn

May 01, 2025 1h 20m

🐔💻 Poultry farming meets artificial intelligence! 🎧 Listen now and see what's possible. In this episode, I sat down with David Speller from @OptiFarm to talk about how artificial intelligence is…

Episode 23: Managing Manure, Maximizing Potential

Apr 01, 2025 23m

In this episode we will explore poultry manure insights with Christine Brown. She is the Sustainability Specialist – Field Crops, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA). We…

Episode 22: Managing Deadstock

Mar 05, 2025 40m

In this epsidoe we will discuss the methods of deadstock management. Key themes will include the importancce of proper deadstock management, common deadstock disposal methods, and biosecurity best…

Episode 21: Cultivating Wellness A Conversation with the Canadian Mental Health Association on Agriculture Wellness Ontario

Feb 03, 2025 16m

Tom Lewis and Charlotte Wall interview Michelle deNijs, from the Canadian Mental Health Association The agricultural community plays a vital role in ensuring Ontario has a healthy economy and local…

Episode 20: Farm Management Canada, Farm Transition Appreciation Day!

Jan 07, 2025 1h

In this episode of In the Coop, we will talk about the business that keeps the operation moving! Farm Management Canada's Executive Director; Heather Watson, will share her experience and expertise.…

Episode 19: Ventilation

Dec 09, 2024 1h 5m

This episode covers all things ventilation for a poultry barn. Our guest speakers is Bob Swayze. He is a poultry sales representative at Wallenstein Feed and Supply with a dynamic history in the…

Do chicks like a cool drink during brooding?

May 27, 2021 20m

Dr. Susan Watkins, University of Arkansas shares with us, what the research shows at three different water temperatures during brooding. What temperature do you think showed the highest weight gains…

Dr. Doug Korver, University of Alberta; Making the transition from research trials to field application

Oct 27, 2020 28m

Hear what it takes to move research into the barn from Dr. Doug Korver of University of Alberta. Originally recorded during the Research Impacts webinar 2020.

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In The Coop has published 42 episodes since January 2018, covering topics in Education, Natural Sciences.

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In The Coop is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 23m.

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