Manitoulin

Description

The 2021 farm cash receipts for the district totalled $19.91 million, with $11 million in cattle & calves. 2021 yields averaged 1.2 tons/acre of hay, 44.1 bu/ac of barley and 39.1 bushels/acre of canola.

Ag Overview

Based on the 2021 Census, the majority of the 189 farms were in cattle & calf production with over 20,000 acres in hay. Beef processing is available on the island. Manitoulin is host to a vibrant local food scene with a variety of community markets throughout the growing season. Aquaculture plays a significant role in the District’s agricultural industry, with 4 operations and good potential for expansion.

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Climate and Soil

Manitoulin lies within plant hardiness zone 5a. Manitoulin sits mainly in climate zone E, with the western tip occupying zone F and its eastern end in zone D. Soils in the district are derived from calatic or dolomite limestone and are generally pH neutral. Over 70% of the island is covered with soils thinner than one foot above bedrock or with no soil cover at all.

Growing Days:  1600
Avg Annual Precipitation:  950
Avg Frost Free Days:  160
Crop Heat Units:  3060

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