Scope and Objectives

The CPS Information Resource focuses on the following areas:

1. Farm Structures and their Environments
2. Waste Handling and Storage
3. Animal Care and Comfort
4. Crop Handling, Storage, Processing and Conditioning
5. Rural Environment
6. Systems Engineering

The primary objectives of the CPS are to identify needs, to develop information and to transfer technology related to farm structures and integrated systems.

1. Needs Identification
   To identify through liaison with key stakeholders:
   • the need for information packages;
   • functional and structural problems; and
   • priorities for research, development and evaluation.
2. Information Development
   To prepare and maintain information related to farm structures through the development of:
   • plans and leaflets and design aids;
   • planning and management recommendations; and
   • standardized design methods and procedures.
3. Technology Transfer
   To transfer farm structures technology by utilizing the CPS network:
   • to exchange information among researchers, industry contacts, and all provincial/territory extension services;
   • to develop and maintain an Internet information resource;
   • to distribute the information packages developed; and
   • to promote the adoption of leading-edge agriculture and food technologies.