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Local Innovation and Agricultural Leadership

Local Innovation & Agricultural Leadership

The Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) continues to provide participants with invaluable experiences that highlight the diversity and resilience of Ontario’s agricultural sector. During Class 20's fourth seminar in Thunder Bay, we explored a range of local businesses, organizations, and farms that exemplify the strength and ingenuity within our industry.

 

Dorion Fish Culture Station: A Commitment to Conservation
Our first stop was the Dorion Fish Culture Station, a vital part of Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources’ efforts to manage and sustain the province’s fish populations. Established in 1931, this facility plays a crucial role in breeding, hatching, and releasing fish back into the wild. Sohail Siddiqui, the station’s manager, led us through the facility, which underwent significant upgrades in 2008.

The station’s location in Dorion, with its clean and cold water, provides ideal conditions for fish cultivation. We learned about the various innovative methods used to release fish into remote areas—whether by helicopter, ATV, snowmobile, or even on foot. The dedication to sustainability and conservation was evident, reflecting the core values of responsible resource management.

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We are a family farm in Ontario showing you what we do on our farm to produce eggs and what goes on day to day. Every day we do chores, gather eggs and make feed. On our farm we plant the crops and harvest them to feed the chickens, also we start our laying hens from day old chicks and raise them to be the best birds they can be to give you a grade A quality egg. After we are finished looking after our chickens, anything could happen from washing, waxing, fixing, welding, working on engines, working on classic cars, and more. I hope everyone enjoys cheers.