Areas of Focus
• Collaborate on applied research and demonstration projects to validate/determine practical integrated insect management solutions
• Monitor for and implement strategies for new invasive species
• Co-developer of the Aphid Advisor App
• Co-author of Publication 812, Field Crop Protection Guide
Retired Forage Specialist
Areas of Focus
• Weed management systems for field crops
• Editor of Guide to Weed Control Publication 75
Canola and Edible Bean Specialist
Forage and Grazing Specialist
Former Canola and Edible Bean Specialist (retired)
Areas of Focus
• Soybean production techniques including variety, tillage, disease and fertility management
• Collaborate on applied research and demonstration projects to improve soybean production in Ontario
Areas of Focus
• Manure management for field crops
• Tools for Nutrient Management Planning (i.e. NMAN2)
• Best management practices for, and principals of nutrient/manure management
• Editor of Publication 811, Agronomy Guide for Field Crops
Former OMAFRA Cereals Specialist
Soil Management Specialist - Field Crops
Areas of Focus
• Pathology for field crops, including emerging issues, control strategies and new technologies in pathology
• Collaborate on applied research and demonstration projects to validate/determine practical disease management solutions
• Editor of CropPest Ontario newsletter, providing pest management information and alerts
Former Cropping Systems Specialist (now retired)
Former Soil Management Specialist (now retired)
Areas of Focus
• Co-ordinate applied research projects addressing field crop production or related issues
• Funding sources, project design and analysis, tracking, reporting and communications of research and field trial results
Engineering Specialist, Crop Systems and Environment - OMAFRA
Former Integrated Pest Management Specialist (retired)
- Land Resource Specialist (Environmental Management Branch)
- background in applying Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing for agricultural applications
- enjoys collaboration with Agriculture Development Branch colleagues on many different aspects of precision agriculture and soil resource management work
Area of Focus
• Grazing management practices to improve productivity and economic sustainability
• Best management practices for environmentally sustainable livestock grazing
Application Technology Specialist - OMAFRA
Former OMAFRA Soil Fertility Specialist (retired)
Research Assistant in Canola & Edible Beans;
Bachelor's degree in Biology - Wilfrid Laurier University
Dr. Eric Page is a Research Scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada at the Harrow Research and Development Center. His expertise is in weed ecology and crop physiology.
Research Assistant in Corn Agronomy OMAFRA; Fourth Year Crop Science Student - University of Guelph
