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Episode 36: Harvesting Hope: How the Poultry Industry Can Support Harvest Hands
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
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
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
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
🎙️ 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
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
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
🥚 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
🌱 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
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
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
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
🐔💻 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
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
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
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!
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
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?
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
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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