Need to Know Information...

Information Available on the Agricultural Use of Sewage Biosolids

The OMAFRA Infosheet entitled "Understanding the Agricultural Use of Biosolids", is a question and answer approach to assist you and your clients with general knowledge in the agricultural usage of sewage biosolids.

Revised 2008 Environmental Farm Plan—Beneficial Management Practices

The Environmental Farm Plan consists of the following cost-share programs:

• Canada-Ontario Farm Stewardship Program (COFSP)
• Greencover Canada (GC)
• Canada-Ontario Water Supply
• Expansion Program (COWSEP)

The new Environmental Cost-Share Opportunities for Ontario Farmers Revised for 2008 brochure and the 2008 Project Eligibility Guidelines. The brochure and guidelines outline the general categories of eligible projects for 2008, the cost share available, and the funding caps in each category. Information on program eligibility and the application process is also included. To make a claim, all approved projects must be completed and operational by December 15, 2008. Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) continues to deliver these programs.