This dataset contains a list of soil erosion control contractors in Ontario who offer design and construction services to landowners to help control soil erosion on agricultural land. The list is maintained by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) and includes contact names, business names, addresses and telephone numbers. The list is updated annually in April. These contractors hold a valid Certificate of Achievement from OMAFRA. Holders of the Soil Erosion Control Contractors Certificate of Achievement have attended formal training developed and delivered by OMAFRA and have passed an examination that tests their skill and knowledge in the area of design and installation of select soil erosion control structures such as grassed waterways, water and sediment control basins (WASCoBs) and rock chutes. More information can be found at [Soil erosion control contractors certificate holders](https://www.ontario.ca/page/soil-erosion-control-contractors-certificate-holders).

Get a list of provincially licensed operators that collect, transport, process and dispose of deadstock (dead farm animals) in Ontario. This dataset includes facility type, name, location/region and contact information of licensed deadstock operators in Ontario. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, in consultation with stakeholders, have developed regulations for the disposal of deadstock (dead farm animals) in Ontario. The regulations provide more disposal options for livestock producers and meat plant operators, with measures to protect the environment.

This dataset contains a list of registered farm implement dealers, distributors and dealer/distributors in Ontario. Dealers offer farm implements or replacement parts for sale to the public while distributors sell, consign, or deliver farm implements or replacement parts to a dealer. Dealer/distributors carry out the function of both dealers and distributors. These dealers, distributors and dealer/distributors hold a valid registration under the [Farm Implements Act, 1990](https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90f04) from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). The purpose of the Farm Implements Act is to improve farm machinery safety and to protect the large investments that farmers and dealers make in farm machinery. OMAFRA encourages farmers and dealers to exercise caution before making investments in farm implements with a dealer or distributor who is not registered or located in Ontario. Registrations are renewed annually (expire December 31), and the list is updated annually. This list is maintained by OMAFRA and includes company names, contact names and addresses.

Get consolidated soil data mapped on a county basis in a digitally stitched and standardized product. This soil survey data was mapped by a number of soil surveyors from the 1920s to the 1990s. The product incorporates soil information from a variety of map scales. The project has brought the individual county or regional municipality surveys together to reveal inconsistencies in soil data across county boundaries. The soil complex database contains other descriptive information including: * slope class * Canada Land Inventory (CLI) ranking * stoniness * drainage class * texture

The Agricultural Resource Inventory 1983 (ARI 1983) dataset includes agricultural land use and drainage systems information. This dataset evaluates the mix of crops and classifies them into different categories which are valid over a long period of time. Mapping these systems provides an overview of the location, quantity and quality of the use of agricultural land in southern Ontario. Used by farmers, land use planners, municipal officials, policy makers and the general public. This dataset is no longer collected or maintained. Information and data held by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs for this record is historical.

This dataset contains a list of drainage superintendents who are appointed by the local municipality to manage drains constructed under the [Drainage Act, 1990](https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90d17). Drainage superintendents are businesses or individuals that represent the local municipality to assist landowners to resolve their drainage concerns using the Ontario Drainage Act, 1990. This list is maintained by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) and includes municipality names, addresses telephone numbers, and superintendent contact information. This list is updated annually or as required throughout the year. More information about the work of drainage superintendents can be found at [Drainage Superintendents Association of Ontario (DSAO)](https://www.dsao.net/).

This data keeps the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness' records of modified or newly constructed drainage systems current. Constructed drains include ditches, buried tile systems, or natural watercourses that have been modified to improve drainage.

Get the locations of dairy plants registered by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.  The intended use of this data is to assist the public and ministry staff to locate licenced dairy plants.

Get the locations of drainage tiles installed by licenced agricultural drainage contractors. As a requirement of the license, each contractor must report the location of new drainage tile areas to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Agribusiness.

This polygon data set contains the geographic boundaries of where meat inspection occurs across Southern Ontario.