OSCIA

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 (America/Toronto) | 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.
