Two groundwater wells serve 29 homes in Rosslyn Village.
Soils and Vegetation.
E. What in the number of farms in Thunder Bay?.
In 2006, Thunder Bay District reported a total of 252 farms which represents 10% of all farms in northern Ontario were located in Thunder Bay District.33 Although the District has experienced an overall decline in farm numbers since 1996 when it reported 307 farms, the number of farms increased from 238 to 252 during the 2001 to 2006 period. .
F. What type of crops can grow in Thunder Bay?.
Agricultural activity in Thunder Bay District is concentrated in the southern portion of the District which features soils that are fair to moderately high in productivity with some limitations on the range of crops that can be grown. With good soil and crop management practices a variety of field crops can be grown in the District including barley, wheat, oats, corn, soybeans, potatoes, alfalfa, and other hay crops. Local soil and climate conditions also allow for a variety of vegetable production and some limited fruit production. .
G. Has the area of vegetation and farmland increased in Thunder Bay?.
The area of farmland in Thunder Bay District increased from 59,383 acres to 61,850 acres. Approximately 48% of the farmland base in the District is in crop production.
H. Does any organizations or institutions promote agriculture in Thunder Bay?.
Agriculture in Thunder Bay District has been greatly advanced and continues to benefit from research and other activities conducted by a number of local institutions and organizations including the Thunder Bay Agricultural Research Station, the Food Security Research Network, the Food Action Network, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit, the Thunder Bay Federation of Agriculture, the Thunder Bay Soil and Crop Improvement Association, and individual commodity groups. .
Wildlife.
1. What are some of the common wildlife present in Thunder Bay? .
Skunks, Bears, pigeons, squirrels and foxes.