Ontario Beef Farms and the Environment - Ontario Beef

Ontario Beef Farms and the Environment

March 9, 2021 | Climate ChangeLand & Water HealthResourcesWildlife & Biodiversity

Did you know there are many ways that beef cattle and beef farming positively impact our environment? Take a look!

Ontario Beef Farming and the Environment factsheet
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Grasslands used for raising beef cattle in Ontario are an important part of our ecosystem.

The pasture grasslands used to graze beef cattle in Ontario play a significant role in cultivating healthy soil, providing carbon storage, protecting water quality, supporting biodiversity, and conserving wildlife habitat.

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