OSCIA

Rotational Grazing: Improving Soil Fertility for Nutrient-Dense Beef
2025-10-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom
The Ontario Certified Crop Advisor Association (CCA) and Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) have partnered to deliver training and educational resources to Ontario agrologists. With a focus on cover crops, nitrogen management, and rotational grazing, these sessions will support the objectives of the On-Farm Climate Action Fund. Check out the full webinar series schedule here.
Join us on Wednesday, October 15 with Randy Gamble for an interactive presentation “Rotational Grazing: Improving Soil Fertility for Nutrient-Dense Beef”. This presentation explores a grazing strategy that combines cover crops and nutrient reduction to enhance both pasture productivity and overall farm sustainability. While soil health is often emphasized in row crop systems, it’s equally vital for grazed pastures–boosting forage quality and reducing reliance on fertilizers beyond just nitrogen. Nutrient-dense forage = nutrient-dense beef. By focusing on forage quality, the farm produces healthier, more nutrient-rich beef.
Funding for this project has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS) – On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF).
This event is free to attend. CEU credits are available.
REGISTER HERE
Rotational Grazing: Improving Soil Fertility for Nutrient-Dense Beef is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for applicants with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category.

Nitrogen Management and Challenges in Corn
2025-10-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
The Ontario Certified Crop Advisor Association (CCA) and Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) have partnered to deliver training and educational resources to Ontario agrologists. With a focus on cover crops, nitrogen management, and rotational grazing, these sessions will support the objectives of the On-Farm Climate Action Fund. Check out the full webinar series schedule here.
Join us on Wednesday, October 29 with Dr. Dan Quinn for an interactive presentation “Nitrogen Management and Challenges in Corn”. In this webinar, Dr. Dan Quinn dives deep into the complexities of nitrogen management in corn systems, highlighting why this nutrient remains a stubborn challenge despite decades of research and innovation. Nitrogen isn’t going anywhere–literally or figuratively. Its management remains a moving target due to environmental variability, evolving crop genetics, and technological limitations. The solution? Control what you can: minimize losses, optimize timing, and tailor strategies to your field’s unique conditions.
Funding for this project has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS) – On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF).
This event is free to attend. CEU credits are available.
REGISTER HERE
Nitrogen Management and Challenges in Corn is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for applicants with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management category.

Cover Crops: Myths and Challenges with Jake Munroe
2025-11-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
The Ontario Certified Crop Advisor Association (CCA) and Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) have partnered to deliver training and educational resources to Ontario agrologists. With a focus on cover crops, nitrogen management, and rotational grazing, these sessions will support the objectives of the On-Farm Climate Action Fund. Check out the full webinar series schedule here.
Join us on Wednesday, November 12 for an interactive presentation: “Cover Crops: Myths and Challenges with Jake Munroe.” Jake Munroe is the Soil Management Specialist for Field Crops with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA). Jake has expertise in soil fertility, soil health, and cover crop management. Through on-farm trials, demonstrations, and presentations, he shares information with Ontario farmers on best management practices to improve soil management and crop production. His current projects include evaluating late-season cover crop establishment following corn and soybeans and managing cover crops on clay soils. Jake is a Certified Crop Advisor. In this presentation, Jake will discuss misconceptions and challenges associated with cover cropping in Ontario.
Funding for this project has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS) – On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF).
This event is free to attend. CEU credits are available.
REGISTER HERE
Cover Crops: Myths and Challenges is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for applicants with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Cover Cropping category.

Soil and Water Information Day
2025-11-18 09:00 - 15:30 | Elora Grand Way Events Centre, 7445 Wellington County Rd 21, Centre Wellington, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
The Soil and Water Information Day will be held at the GrandWay in Elora November 18.
There is in-person and virtual attendance available. Registration information & the agenda can be found here: https://ccaontario.com/product/soil-and-water-day/
This event is hosted by:

The Soil and Water Information Day is recognized as an OnFarm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) in the Cover Cropping and Nitrogen Management categories.

York SCIA AGM
2026-01-05 10:00
Join York SCIA for their AGM on January 5, starting at 10am in Mount Albert.
For additional information, please reach out to Tom Patterson, 905-294-9016.

Essex SCIA 2026 Annual General Meeting
2026-01-08 08:30 | Essex Centre Sports Complex, 60 Fairview Avenue West, Essex, ON, N8M 1X4, Canada
Date: Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Time: 8:30am
Location: Essex Centre Sports Complex
Register by January 6th to scia-essex@ontariosoilcrop.org or 519-564-5387

Peterborough SCIA AGM
2026-01-08 10:00 | Lang Pioneer Village Museum, 104 Lang Rd, Keene, ON, Canada
Join Peterborough SCIA for their AGM on January 8, starting at 10am at Lang Pioneer Village.
For additional information, please reach out to Jim Buck, 705-696-2956.

Durham Soil and Crop Improvement Association Annual General Meeting
2026-01-09 18:00 - 22:00 | Blackstock Community Centre, Blackstock, ON, Canada
Come join the Durham Soil and Crop Improvement Association for our AGM. The evening event will include dinner, exceptional speakers, and include your annual OSCIA membership.
For additional information, please reach out to Craig Rickard, 905-431-4484 or scia-durham@ontariosoilcrop.org.

Brant SCIA 2026 AGM
2026-01-22 08:30 - 14:30 | Burford Ag Hall, 6 Park Ave, Burford, ON, Canada
We are pleased to announce that our Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday January 22, 2026 at the Burford Ag Hall.

If you have any questions please contact Linda Snyder at 519-759-4232, or at brantsoilandcrop@gmail.com.

Ottawa Carleton SCIA 2026 AGM
2026-01-22 09:15 - 14:00 | Stittsville Legion, 1481 Stittsville Main Street, Stittsville, ON, Canada
Join us at the Ottawa Carleton Soil and Crop Improvement Association Annual General Meeting being held at the Stittsville Legion – 1484 Stittsville Main St on January 22nd.
We hope you can join us for Soil and Crop updates on programs available for the upcoming year as well as our great guest speakers!
Topics include Agricorp Update Where does our fertilizer come from, and a CCA Panel that you can ask questions and discus the 2025 drought.
Registration is at 9:15, speakers start at 9:30. There will be coffee and donuts before the meeting as well as lunch provided at a cost of $25 per person. We will plan to adjourn at 2pm.

For more information, contact please Julia at scia-ottawa-carleton@ontariosoilcrop.org.

Carlotte Ag & Grand River Robotics Winter Meeting
2026-01-22 13:30 - 15:30
January 22, 2026 | 1:30-3:30PM
Carlotte Farms, 7538 First Line, Arthur, Ontario, N0G 1A0
Guest Speakers:

Henry Hutten – Grand River Robotics
Christine Brown – OMAFA Manure and Nitrogen Management
Adrian Correndo – University of Guelph, Research Project Update
Carl Brubacher – Our on Farm Goals with 360 RAIN
Ian Macdonald – OMAFA – Finding the Wins
Craig Gilbert – 46 Ag, Atlantic Canada

Please RSVP By Jan. 20.
Register by visiting https://form.jotform.com/260115019865253 or calling Tonile Klooster at 519-608-2886.
Coffee and donuts sponsored by FCC

Victoria SCIA AGM
2026-01-28 10:00
Join Victoria SCIA for their AGM on January 28, starting at 10am in Cambray.
For additional information, please reach out to Adam Bent, 705-328-1185.

Understanding Urease and Nitrification Inhibitors
2026-01-28 13:00 - 14:00
The Ontario Certified Crop Advisor Association (CCA) and Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) have partnered to deliver training and educational resources to Ontario agrologists. With a focus on cover crops, nitrogen management, and rotational grazing, these sessions will support the objectives of the On-Farm Climate Action Fund. Check out the full webinar series schedule here.
Join us on Wednesday, January 28 with Dr. John Lauzon to explore how urease and nitrification inhibitors can reduce nitrogen losses in agricultural systems and improve nitrogen use efficiency. Nitrogen is essential for crop growth, yet a significant portion of applied fertilizer is often lost through ammonia volatilization, nitrification, denitrification, and leaching. These losses reduce crop uptake, increase production costs, and contribute to environmental impacts such as nitrous oxide emissions and water contamination.
Funding for this project has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS) – On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF).
This event is free to attend. CEUs 1.0 Nutrient Management available (Pending Approval). This webinar is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for applicants with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management category (only available for the live webinar).
REGISTER HERE

Huron AGM
2026-01-28 17:00 - 22:00 | Brussels Legion, 620 Turnberry Street NULL, Brussels, Ontario, N0G1H0, Canada
Please join Huron SCIA for our AGM on January 28!

Norfolk SCIA's 85th Annual Meeting & Banquet
2026-01-29 16:30 - 21:00 | Delhi German Hall, ON, Canada
Join Norfolk SCIA for their Annual Meeting & Banquet on January 29, 2026!
For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Tracey (519-532-2959 or tkcourt@execulink.com).

OSCIA Annual Meeting and Deep Dive
2026-02-03 - 2026-02-04 | Elora Grand Way Events Centre, 7445 Wellington County Rd 21, Centre Wellington, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
Enriching Soil. Empowering Farmers. Knowledge and practices for sustainable and thriving agricultural communities.

Tuesday, Feb. 3—Annual General Meeting: Clear Leadership. Strong Direction. Renewed Connections. Our members are the foundation of OSCIA. The 2026 AGM will highlight member achievements and share organizational progress and priorities for the future.
Wednesday, Feb. 4—Deep Dive Event: Residue Smart–Turning Residue Into Results. Residue management remains a challenge for many, though some producers have mastered it. What are they doing differently? This event brings together national & international experts and Ontario farmers to share strategies during a day packed with opportunities.

OSCIA’s Annual General Meeting & Deep Dive events are a unique opportunity to connect with Ontario farmers and agricultural leaders in a learning-focused environment. This two-day event brings together producers, researchers and industry partners to share knowledge and explore practical solutions for on-farm success.
Location: The GrandWay in Elora.
See the Full Program Guide and Agenda with Speaker Bios.

Media Note: Members of the ag media are very welcome to attend. Please reach out ahead of time, so we can coordinate your registration and any day-of logistics: Stacey McCarthy (smccarthy@ontariosoilcrop.org).

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Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved for event attendees at a special rate (when booked before Jan. 20) at the Hampton Inn & Suites Waterloo . The hotel is just minutes from the famous St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market, the Antique Market, and a variety of local shops and attractions—perfect for planning a longer stay. Learn more about the Market District!
Book room(s). To access the discounted event rate, click “Special rates” (top right) and enter 90R in the “Group code” box.

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Bruce County Soil and Crop Winter Meeting and AGM
2026-02-06 09:30 - 15:30 | Formosa Community Centre, 13 Community Dr,, Formosa, ON, N0G 1W0, Canada
UPDATED: The Bruce County Soil & Crop Improvement Association Winter Meeting & AGM will now be held on Friday, February 6 at the Formosa Community Centre.
We have an excellent line up of speakers and panelists for this years annual meeting.
Please R.S.V.P to scia-bruce@ontariosoilcrop.org, info@greyagservices.ca or text 519-477-0823 ASAP (for Meal #s)

An Introduction to Rotational Grazing and Pasture Crop Production
2026-02-11 13:00 - 14:00
The Ontario Certified Crop Advisor Association (CCA) and Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) have partnered to deliver training and educational resources to Ontario agrologists. With a focus on cover crops, nitrogen management, and rotational grazing, these sessions will support the objectives of the On-Farm Climate Action Fund. Check out the full webinar series schedule here.
Join us on Wednesday, February 11 with Christine O’Reilly for an introductory talk on rotational grazing and pasture crop production. Pasture management involves managing crop production, animal behaviour, and animal nutrition all at the same time. Forage quality is the interaction between crop production and animal nutrition. This presentation discusses how rotational grazing and pasture crop production work together to create a sustainable, productive forage system—one that supports animal health, improves soil function, and strengthens whole‑farm resilience.
This event is free to attend. CEUs 1.0 Crop Management available (Pending Approval). This webinar is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for applicants with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category (only available for the live webinar).
REGISTER HERE

SCRCA’s Soil Health Conference - Phosphorus: The Balancing Act
2026-02-12 08:00 - 17:00 | John Bradley Convention Centre, 565 Richmond Street, Chatham, ON, Canada
The SCRCA’s soil health conference returns in-person for the first time since 2020 with Phosphorus: The Balancing Act, where farmers, researchers, and agronomists will provide tips, tools, and knowledge for building soil health that can be incorporated into their own farming systems.
The Agenda is jam-packed from 8 am-5 pm of informative presentations, time for networking and catching up, and meeting new farmers, researchers, and ag-industry professionals! Guest speakers include Dale Cowan (Agris Co-op), Lori Phillips (AAFC), Aaron Breimer (CCA, Moose-Ag), and a panel discussion with Ontario Soil Network Farmers, among many others!
When? February 12, 2026 @ 8 am – 5 pm
Where? John Bradley Convention Centre, 565 Richmond St, Chatham, ON
Details: $25/person, light breakfast, refreshments, and lunch provided!
REGISTER HERE
SCRCA’s Soil Health Conference – Phosphorus: The Balancing Act is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Cover Cropping and Nitrogen Management category.

Connecting Forage Quality and Animal Health (Virtual)
2026-02-25 16:00 - 17:00
The Ontario Certified Crop Advisor Association (CCA) and Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) have partnered to deliver training and educational resources to Ontario Advisors. With a focus on cover crops, nitrogen management, and rotational grazing, these sessions will support the objectives of the On-Farm Climate Action Fund. Check out the full webinar series schedule here.
Join us on Wednesday, February 25 with Kristen, a ruminant nutritionist and managing partner of Blue Rock Animal Nutrition (Alberta), to examine how forage nutritive value shifts under rotational grazing management and directly influences rumen function and animal performance. While highlighting practical approaches for integrating forage analysis, Kristen also emphasizes aligning pasture quality to class-specific nutrient requirements and much more!
Funding for this project has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS) – On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF).
This event is free to attend. CEUs 1.0 Crop Management. This webinar is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for applicants with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing Systems category (only available for the live webinar).
REGISTER HERE

Improving Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Canola (Virtual)
2026-03-11 13:00 - 14:00
The Ontario Certified Crop Advisor Association (CCA) and Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) have partnered to deliver training and educational resources to Ontario Advisors. With a focus on cover crops, nitrogen management, and rotational grazing, these sessions will support the objectives of the On-Farm Climate Action Fund. Check out the full webinar series schedule here.
Join us on Wednesday, March 11 for a conversation with Dr. Mario Tenuta as he shares the latest research on helping farmers optimize fertilizer nitrogen use, reduce nitrous oxide (N₂O) emissions, and enhance soil health and crop productivity in canola. A key piece of this is conducting farm-based research, with particular attention to the outreach of findings to farmers, industry, and policymakers, all to the goal of positioning Canada on a path towards net-zero food production.
Funding for this project has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS) – On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF).
This event is free to attend. CEUs 1.0 Crop Management. This webinar is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for applicants with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management category (only available for the live webinar).
REGISTER HERE

Hamilton-Wentworth Sprayer Clinic
2026-04-13 09:30 - 12:00 | Waycroft Farms, 1354 Trinity Road S, Ancaster, ON, Canada
Hamilton-Wentworth Sprayer Clinic
Apr. 13: 9:30am-Noon (Ancaster)

Sessions include All About Adjuvants with Chris Roy (WinField), Nozzles 101 with Jason Deveau (OMAFA) and Using the Crop Protection Hub with Mike Cowbrough (OMAFA). Cost: $10 Members ($20 for non-Members). Includes lunch. RSVP by calling 905-973-8234 or emailing hamiltonwentworthsoilandcrop@gmail.com

All About Adjuvants
2026-04-13 09:30 - 12:00 | Waycroft Farms, 1354 Trinity Road S, Ancaster, ON, Canada
All About Adjuvants: Chris Roy – WinField
Nozzles 101: Jason Deveau – OMAFA
Using the Crop Protection Hub: Mike Cowbrough – OMAFA

April 13th, 2026 @Waycroft Farms -1354 Trinity Rd S, Ancaster
RSVP to hamiltonwentworthsoilandcrop@gmail.com
or (905) 973-8234

Virtual Fencing Demo Day
2026-06-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Melanchton, Melancthon, Ontario, L9V 2L6, Canada
Virtual Fencing Demo Day:
Join us June 12th for a Virtual Fencing Demo Day with Ontario Grazing Mentor Steve Martin. Learn more about Steve’s experience using the eShepherd collars and see what goes into managing the collar system. A rep from Brussels Agri Services will also be in attendance to answer your questions.
When: Friday, June 12, 2026 from 1pm to 3pm
Where: Melancthon, ON
The address will be sent out to registrants two days before the event. Do not use the location shown on this page.
Take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about the Community Pastures Initiative.
This event is free but registration is required. To register CLICK HERE
*This event will count towards the in-person component of the rotational grazing badge for CCAs and P.Ags. CEU for Crop Management (2.0).
*This event is recognized as OSCIA OFCAF KSE under BMP category Rotational Grazing
Funded under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial-initiative, and Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS) – On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
