Manure Maven Network - Kent Mullinix
Kent MullinixVancouver
Phone: 604-221-4050
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Kent Mullinix is a Sustainable Horticulture/ Integrated Pest Management Specialist with the Institute for Sustainable Horticulture (ISH) at Kwantlen University in British Columbia, Canada. Kent attended the University of Missouri where he earned a B.S. in Agriculture, M.S. in Horticulture and Ph.D. in Agriculture Education. He also earned a Ph.D. in Plant Science specializing in integrated pest management from the University of British Columbia. Formerly Kent was an Associate Professor and the Endowed Joint Chair in Pomology at Washington State University and Wenatchee Valley College. His areas of professional focus are pomology, biologically based-ecologically sound crop production systems, urban agriculture and family-based agriculture revitalization. Kent lives with his wife and two children in Vancouver.
Manure Maven Network - Debbie Newton
Debbie NewtonSurrey
Phone: 604-502-9866
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After having her own horses while growing up in Saskatchewan, Debbie went to Olds College in Alberta where she took the Horse Husbandry program. In 1991 Debbie moved to Surrey to continue her education and start a family. In 2008 she became a Certified Equine Massage Therapist. For the past two years she offered equine massage therapy, basic horse training, Manure Maven consulting, and daily animal care when needed by clients due to illness or for other reasons, through her business Oasis Equine Services. Debbie have many years of horse experience in various disciplines. She enjoys partnering with Langley Environmental Partners Society (LEPS) as an approved Manure Maven and is able to help people with all manure composting questions. However for the next while she will be available for information purposes only.
Manure Maven Network - Ruy Carlos Romano
Ruy Carlos RomanoVernon
Phone: 250-309-6538
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Ruy obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy at the University of Paraná, Brazil. He has vast experience in the production and usage of biofertilizers, as a consultant for the Brazilian Government.
He is also an Agriculture Consultant for Conservation Projects with TNC – The Nature Conservancy. Ruy has experience in production of medicinal herbs, grain and fruit production and is currently working as an Inspector with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
”During all those years working in the field of Agriculture, the use of natural fertilizers has always attested me to be the best way of managing the soil, either to maintain its natural structure or its production capacity. But the invaluable importance of the usage of manure as a fertilizer is the environmental benefit.”
Manure Maven Network - Andrea Lawseth
Andrea Lawseth
Campbell River
Phone: 778-823-0271
Website: www.aelagroconsulting.com
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Andrea Lawseth is the Owner and Principal of AEL Agroecological Consulting. With over 12 years of experience in sustainable agriculture and environmental education, she has worked in the non-profit, public and private sectors as an Executive Director, project manager, event planner and informal educator. From 2007 to 2010 Andrea worked as the Agricultural Stewardship Coordinator for the e Langley Environmental Partners Society (LEPS) where she delivered manure and pasture management workshops for small-lot farmers and, in 2008, wrote the Land Management Guide for Horse Owners and Small-Lot Farmers. Andrea obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Agroecology, with a specialization in Animal Science, from the University of British Columbia and continued her education at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences in Aas, Norway where she earned a Master of Science degree in Agroecology. Andrea is also a Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.) with the BC Institute of Agrologists.
Manure Maven Network - Flora Wood
Flora WoodVictoria
Phone: 250-885-5995
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Flora Wood works as a crop consultant for farms around Victoria, BC. She has a degree in Agricultural Sciences from the University of British Columbia. Flora has worked with many types of animal farm operations and has a passion for composting and local food production. She is offering manure management consultation services and hopes to link composted horse manure with local fruit and vegetable growers.
Manure Maven Network - Bonnie Olesko
Bonnie OleskoLasqueti Island
Phone: 250-333-8744
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Manure Maven Network - David Tattam
David TattamDuncan
Phone: 250-746-7666
Cell: 250-732-4665
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Manure Maven Network - Karen Moores
Karen Moores150 Mile House
Phone: 250-398-4544
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Karen is a Professional Agrologist who works as a Sr. Environmental Protection Officer for the Ministry of Environment in the Cariboo Region. She has seen the negative consequences of poorly managed manure and would like to offer a pro-active approach to prevent damage to the environment and provide opportunities for people to improve their pastures. She is available for workshop presentations on how to improve manure and pasture management in this region.
Manure Maven Network - Jane Mastin
Jane MastinKamloops
Phone: 250-828-0881
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Manure Maven Network - Kari Bondaroff
Kari BondaroffDawson Creek
Phone: 250-467-3918
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Kari, a Professional Agrologist, recognizes that the Peace River Region faces different challenges when dealing with manure management and the lack of information and training only escalates these issues. With the high cost of fuel and fertilizer, the region would only benefit from better manure management practices. Kari is available for on-sight evaluations and as well, for information on how to better manage manure and utilize the results to better crops and pastures.
Manure Maven Network - Karrilyn Vince
Karrilyn VinceFort St. John
Phone: 250-263-1013
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Karrilyn Vince is a Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.) advising agricultural producers in completing their Environmental Farm Plans. In addition Karrilyn is also a manager with the Integrated Land Management Bureau (ILMB). Karrilyn started her environmental consulting company, Upward Environmental Planning in 2004 to provide planning services to the Peace River area of Northeaster British Columbia.
Karrilyn is no stranger to Northeast BC as she spent half of her life assisting in the management of her family’s Guide Outfitting business before moving into the land and resource planning field. Karrilyn has completed two degrees: the first in Conservation Sciences with a major in Environmental Economics (University of Alberta) and the second in Environmental Planning (University of Northern BC). Karrilyn has worked with local non-profit organizations such as the Northern Environmental Action Team (NEAT), Ducks Unlimited, the Provincial Government and the BC Cattlemen’s Association. Karrilyn provides a variety of services from land and resource management, environmental farm planning, to landscape photography and now manure management. Karrilyn specializes in risk assessment for farms and manure management in the Peace River area.
Manure Maven Network - Ken Hall
Ken HallSmithers
Phone: 250-847-1332
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Ken is a UBC graduate in Agriculture and has a wealth of farm working experience. He was employed by B.C. Lands for 31 years and is now retired. Ken is currently consulting in agriculture applications and land reclamation. He has also volunteered and been active in outdoor recreation and conservation organizations including the Peace Valley Environment Association, Ducks Unlimited, the Charlie Lake Conservation Society, and the Whiskey Jack Nordic Ski Club.
Manure Maven Network - Leah Sheffield
Leah SheffieldTelkwa
Phone: 250-846-9416
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Born & raised in Cranbrook – growing up spent most of my time either riding horses or acting in plays. Got my degree in Ag from UBC, majoring in Animal Nutrition. Started with government in 1995 as a Forest Planning Assistant in Cranbrook, then bounced around to various auxiliary positions – including planning forester, range agrologist and file clerk - for 3 years before getting a permanent placement as a Land Officer in Smithers in 1998. In 2003 I was lucky enough to be offered the position of Resource Stewardship Agrologist in Smithers.
I currently live on a small 10 acre farm in Quick (near Smithers) with my husband, 3 daughters, 4 horses, 5 chickens, 2 dogs and 3 cats.
