Jenn MacTavish (she/her)

Mom. Agriculture. Problem Solver. Traveler. Book enthusiast. Knitter. Opinions are my own and retweets do not imply endorsement

[Jenn MacTavish (she/her) @JennMacTavish]

#sheepwillsavetheworld

[CBS Saturday Morning @cbssaturday]

In parts of the country, agricultural land is home to massive solar panels. That land remains suitable for grazing farm animals, which in turn control the growth of vegetation around the panels. @DanaJacobson explains how solar grazing is enhancing the economy and environment.

[Livestock Research Innovation Corporation @LivestockInnov]

Dr. Emma Borkowski is LRIC's Early Career Researcher Award recipient for 2023. Emma's project plans to tackle key disease problems in #sheep and #goat production. Highlighting a large gap in current #research around gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs). Congratulations Emma!

[Erin Massender @ErinMassender]

New Feature Friday!

Revamped the #bioTrackPlus Performance page to include all new visualizations for weight and GEs.

- View an animal’s entire weight history
- See how they rank for GEs
- View personalized genetic trends

Let me know what you think @AgSights members!

[WellingtonAdvertiser @WellyAdvertiser]

The Feather Board Command Centre, which coordinates the poultry industry’s emergency response to diseases, has issued a biosecurity advisory spanning a 10km area in Centre Wellington after a bird virus was discovered. https://t.co/OYpLq87pim

[Jenn MacTavish (she/her) @JennMacTavish]

Scientists Find #Methane is Actually Offsetting 30% of its Own Heating Effect on Planet https://t.co/q3LsUnyAew

[New Scientist @newscientist]

Livestock can make solar farms more efficient by keeping weeds off the panels – and sheep seem to benefit from the arrangement too https://t.co/Yql50WVGae

[CityNews Kitchener @CityNewsKIT]

Keeping women connected on the farm https://t.co/DH9SmwaOlB

[Jenn MacTavish (she/her) @JennMacTavish]

For the First Time Since 1977, Zero Rhinos Were Poached In India's Parks https://t.co/1oZ8A4sJXh

[Albert Breer @AlbertBreer]

Damar Hamlin started a toy drive two years ago, as he prepared to try and make it in the NFL, and set a goal to raise $2,500. Bills fans found it tonight, and started donating to it.

Current donation total: $905,464

Here's the link ...

https://t.co/pNIudOsFO2

[Kelvin Heppner @KelvinHeppner]

Ag Minister @mclaudebibeau will be launching consultations on a "sustainable agriculture strategy" for Canada on Monday morning.

[Jenn MacTavish (she/her) @JennMacTavish]

Stone Road Mall rooftop garden surpasses harvest goal https://t.co/xs8ENgfjWk via @guelphtoday

[Jenn MacTavish (she/her) @JennMacTavish]

@JKyle0507 @BrantCommunity Great news! Congratulations Jenn!

[The Food Professor @FoodProfessor]

#BREAKING: The House of Commons will examine the increase in the cost of grocery prices in Canada. The investigation will also look at supply chains and salaries of workers in industry.

[Gabriele Corno @Gabriele_Corno]

Allow me to introduce to you ... The rival!
(Wait for It)

[Craig Norris @craignorriscbc]

To better support farmer mental health, the @CMHAOntario and @OntarioFarms have released three programs, one of them created by the @OntVetCollege. At 7:10 tomorrow (Thursday) morning @CBCKw891, @uofg's @AndriaBitton joins me with more details.

[Craig Norris @craignorriscbc]

High tech farming equipment is more and more common, but security against cyber threats is nearly nonexistent. Tomorrow (Tuesday) morning at 8:10 @CBCKW891, @uofg's @alidehghantanha explains what needs to be done so we can be smart about smart-farming.

[Oliver Papple @PappleOliver]

Hey #ontag I am looking for established cover crop to rent for my sheep to graze. Looking in the Seaforth area. Retweets appreciated

[Buitengebieden @buitengebieden]

A smile for your timeline.. 😊

🎥 IG: babydollsheepuk https://t.co/aUIlUl1e5b

[Ontario Sheep @OntarioSheep]

Rex Crawford, DVM, of Dufferin Veterinary Services, received the Dr. Donald E. Bailey Practitioner of the Year Award from the @AASRPorg. The award recognizes his contributions to community, teaching and his time and talents. Congratulations from OSF!

[Experience Wool @ExperienceWool]

It’s just this simple: grazing sheep is the key when it comes to controlling vegetation and dust at solar farms around the nation. ⁣
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Read more about solar grazing on our blog today, https://t.co/2TwKZqvD2i
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#experiencewool #solargrazing #sheepwithjobs
@NREL @ramblersway