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SUMMARY:Waterloo SCIA Twilight Tour
DESCRIPTION:Please join Waterloo SCIA Twilight event on the tour of two farms.  This year’s event will focus on cover crops\, on-farm plastic recycling\, and practical weed and spray management tips.   \n  \n\nHost: Randy Horst\, 6930 Line 86\, Elmira \n\n\n6:30 pm \nCover crop trials: \n\n\nThe largest portion of the field is going to be a trial between Oats\, spring triticale\, and spring rye\, with possible spring wheat and spring barley as a forage crop after wheat. In Waterloo County\, a large percentage of the wheat stubble gets seeded to either oats or oats and peas and then gets harvested as a forage crop in October/November. The big problem with oats\, however\, is crown rust\, it’s almost a guarantee they will get infested with crown rust and if you don’t spray a fungicide\, you will get very poor forage yields. The main goal of the trial will be to see if switching to a spring rye or spring triticale could be a good way to combat the disease and get better forage\, maybe without the need to spray a fungicide. I will also have a few strips of other cover crop mixes so that people who are looking for the more traditional “green manure” or “plow down” cover crop. \n\n\n7:30 p.m. \n\n\nOn-farm plastic recycling     \n\n\nHost: Murray Brubacher\, 855 Arthur St S\, Elmira \n\n\nMurray Brubacher owns Brubacher Drums\, a provider of food-grade plastic barrels\, water containers\, and various storage solutions. They have recently invested in an on-farm plastics recycling that will recycle barrels\, drums\, pails\, and totes. \n\n\n\n\n\nFollowing the tour of the plastics recycling we will hear from Dr. Isabelle Aicklen\, a weeds science professor at the University of Guelph. She will discuss practical weed and spray tips\, including best practices for managing cover crop burn down. \n\n  \nRSVP appreciated but not required by calling/texting 519-546-3193 or emailing waterlooscia@ontariosoilcrop.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen? Thursday\, September 4 @ 6:30 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere? 6930 Line 86\, Elmira \n  \nWaterloo SCIA Twilight Tour is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Cover Cropping category. \n 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/waterloo-scia-twilight-tour/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,ÉPC,KSE,Recours aux cultures de couverturev
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250904T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250904T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T050728
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SUMMARY:Regenerative Winter Wheat Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Regenerative Winter Wheat Field Day!\nLearn about cover cropping as a regenerative agriculture from industry and peers including: \n\nLet’s talk cover crops with agronomist\, Peter Johnson\, from RealAgriculture!\nSee in-person demonstrations of cover cropping techniques with Jason Pronk \nHear insights on the 2025 winter wheat season from Ellen Sparry from C&M Seeds\n\nAnd more! The event is organized in partnership with Griffith Foods and Parrish & Heimbecker. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen? Thursday\, September 4 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 pm (Lunch is included) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere? Triaro Farms\, 7818 Wellington Rd 12 RR#4\, Arthur ON\, N0G 1A0 \nREGISTER HERE \nRegenerative Winter Wheat Field Day is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Cover Cropping category. \n 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/regenerative-winter-wheat-field-day/
LOCATION:Triaro Farms\, 7818 Wellington Rd 12 RR#4\, Arthur\, ON\, N0G 1A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,ÉPC,KSE,Recours aux cultures de couverturev
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250828T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250828T133000
DTSTAMP:20260505T050728
CREATED:20250729T141107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T141107Z
UID:10003125-1756382400-1756387800@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Selecting Your Cover Crop and Forage Mix with Speare Seeds
DESCRIPTION:Join us over the lunch hour with Speare Seeds to learn: \n12:00 to 12:45 pm – Selecting your Cover Crop \n 12:45 pm to 1:30 pm – Selecting your Forage Mix \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen? Thursday August 28 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE \nSelecting Your Cover Crop and Forage Mix with Speare Seeds is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing and Cover Cropping category. 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/webinar-selecting-your-cover-crop-and-forage-mix-with-speare-seeds/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,ÉPC,KSE,Recours aux cultures de couverturev,Rotational Grazing Systems,Systèmes de rotation des pâturages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250827T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250827T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T050728
CREATED:20250725T200842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T192321Z
UID:10003123-1756285200-1756299600@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Ontario Soil Network Road Trip Day 5 - Essex County
DESCRIPTION:Join Henry Denotter\, Patrick Handyside (Senior Water Management Engineer\, AAFC) and Owen Ricker (Farmer Engagement and Research Liaison\, OSCIA) to discuss Henry’s Living Labs Ontario site and the research being collected around BMP use and water quality. The Living Lab project focuses on on-farm innovation to address climate change through farmer/researcher co-development. We’ll continue the conversation with Essex Region Conservation Authority discussing the use of cover crops\, looking at equipment\, and connecting with local farmers. Learn about ERCA program opportunities and chat with other farmers. Bring your questions and curiosity! \nWhen? Wednesday August 27 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm \nWhere? 1240 Rd 3 West\, Kingsville\, ON \nREGISTER NOW \nOntario Soil Network Road Trip Day 3 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. 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/ontario-soil-network-road-trip-day-5-essex-county/
LOCATION:1240 Rd 3 West\, Kingsville\, ON\, 1240 Rd 3 West\, Kingsville\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,ÉPC,Gestion de l’azote,KSE,Nitrogen Management,Recours aux cultures de couverturev
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250826T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250826T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T050728
CREATED:20250811T194019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T194019Z
UID:10003133-1756225800-1756236600@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Middlesex SCIA Summer Tour
DESCRIPTION:Summertour 2025-3 \n  \nJoin the Middlesex Soil & Crop Improvement for their Summer Tour! \nResidue management demo and discussion begins at 4:30. \nSpeakers include: \n\nAaron Breimer\, Moose Ag\nOfficer Kevin Bilyea – Farm and Road  Safety\nLower Thames Conservation Authority – Grant updates\nMargaret May – Grant updates\nDrive Shed Theatre with Peter Johnson\n\nWhen? Tuesday\, August 26\, 2025\,  starting at 4:30 pm \nWhere? Crooked Creek\, Rob Langford 1584 Melwood Drive\, Strathroy\, ON \nCost? $15 for a hot meal from Appin BBQ \nRegistration: RSVP to Margaret May  mmay@ontariosoilcrop.org  or 226-973-3548 \nMiddlesex SCIA Summer Tour is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management category. 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/middlesex-scia-summer-tour/
LOCATION:Crooked Creek\, 1984 Melwood Dr\, Strathroy\, Ontario\, N7G 3H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,Gestion de l’azote,KSE,Nitrogen Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250826T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T050728
CREATED:20250729T200129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T200129Z
UID:10003120-1756198800-1756220400@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Ontario Soil Network Road Trip Day 4 - Middlesex County
DESCRIPTION:STOP 1: \nIn 2021\, the UTRCA established a 58 acre demonstration farm near Thorndale\, Ontario. The farm is used to research and demonstrate a number of agricultural best management practices (BMPs)\, including cover cropping\, and showcase how they can improve and protect soil health and water quality while maintaining productivity in the southern Ontario landscape. The farm exhibits a suite of BMPs\, offering multiple opportunities to reduce nutrient and sediment loss at the field scale. \nThe highlight feature of the farm is the contoured controlled drainage system which utilizes a series of Agri-Drain control structures to manage sub-surface drainage across 14 acres of the field\, which can be compared to the conventional tile system covering the remainder of the farm. \nSTOP 2: \nDanny Jefferies is the Agronomy Lead at Honeyland Ag Services\, he oversee a diverse range of agronomic and research-focused initiatives to support customer success and drive innovation in nutrient management. Join Danny for an informal tour looking at tillage treatment & some sulfur treatments in soybeans at the field level and around the lab. Honeyland Ag Services is an agricultural lab located in Southwestern Ontario that provides agricultural decision making services through strong partnerships and innovation. They are focused on providing cutting edge analysis so you can better manage your agricultural inputs. \n  \nWhen? Tuesday August 26 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm \nWhere? 16364 Thorndale Road Thorndale\, ON N0M 2P0; 3918 W Corner Dr\, Ailsa Craig\, ON N0M 1A0 \nREGISTER NOW \nOntario Soil Network Road Trip Day 4 is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management and Cover Cropping category. 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/ontario-soil-network-road-trip-day-4-middlesex-county/
LOCATION:16364 Thorndale Road\, 16364 Thorndale Road\, Thorndale\, ON\, N0M 2P0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,ÉPC,Gestion de l’azote,KSE,Nitrogen Management,Recours aux cultures de couverturev
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250825T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250825T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T050728
CREATED:20250811T194716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T195020Z
UID:10003134-1756148400-1756155600@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Grazing Considerations for Fall (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin OFC Grazing Mentors Birgit Martin\, Joe Dickenson\, and Steve Martin for a Fall look ahead and discussion on stockpiling and other management topics relevant to season. \n  \nBring your questions! \n  \nLearn more about OFC Grazing Mentors here. \n  \nWhen? Monday\, August 25 @ 7:00 pm \nWhere? Zoom!  (link will be sent out the morning of the event) \nRegister? https://www.eventzilla.net/e/grazing-considerations-for-fall-webinar-2138684313 \n  \nGrazing Considerations for Fall (Webinar) is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category. 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/grazing-considerations-for-fall-webinar/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,KSE,Rotational Grazing Systems,Systèmes de rotation des pâturages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250825T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T050728
CREATED:20250725T195833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T153838Z
UID:10003122-1756123200-1756141200@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Ontario Soil Network Road Trip Day 3 - Huron County
DESCRIPTION:Join the OSN and Ben Van Dieten with Maitland Valley Conservation Authority for a tour of Alan Willits’s operation. Alan will share what he is working on focusing on planting black beans into green cereal rye with strip till\, as well as his trial of using Calcium Nitrate to increase Brix of his black beans and soyabeans. Ben will share more information on local funding opportunities. Join the OSN and Ben Van Dieten with Maitland Valley Conservation for a tour of Harrison Burgsma’s operation. Harrison will share his work with no-till as well as the farms water management structures. Harrison Burgsma is a third generation farmer who runs a cash crop\, hog and broiler operation near Dungannon. \nWhen? Monday August 25 @ 12:00pm – 5:00 pm \nWhere? 42489 Salem Rd Wingham ON N0G 2W0 \nREGISTER NOW \nOntario Soil Network Road Trip Day 3 is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Cover Cropping category. 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/ontario-soil-network-road-trip-day-3-huron-county/
LOCATION:42489 Salem Rd Wingham ON N0G 2W0\, 42489 Salem Rd\, Wingham\, ON\, N0G 2W0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,ÉPC,KSE,Recours aux cultures de couverturev
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250822T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250822T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T050728
CREATED:20250721T121911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T121911Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Cow-Calf Management Tour
DESCRIPTION:Beef Farmers of Ontario invite you to join us on August 22 and 23\, 2025\, for farm tours in Lennox & Addington and surrounding area. This event will provide an opportunity to learn from other cow-calf producers through farm tours and guest speakers. We look forward to discussing pasture research and management\, genetic selection\, strategies to prepare calves for the feedlot\, marketing\, and more. Please note\, only the August 22 event day qualifies as an OFCAF Rotational Grazing Knowledge Sharing Event. \nDraft Agenda: \nFriday\, August 22nd \n12:15 pm Registration at the Hampton Inn\, Napanee \n1:00 pm Bus departs hotel \n1:15 pm Farm Stop 1 \nThis family farm is a mixed farming operation consisting of hay\, beef\, soy beans\, and wheat. They have a Charolais cow herd where they focus on producing quality calves that will go on to perform well in the feedlot. Their farm meets the standards of the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) through certification with the Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+) program. They emphasize the value of improving the environment through rotational grazing\, water management\, and working with organizations like Ducks Unlimited. \n3:15 pm Farm Stop 2 \nThis family farm is a purebred Red Angus cow-calf operation which focuses on genetic selection and producing seedstock. Discussions will focus on marketing cattle\, succession planning\, forage production\, and a guest speaker on predation challenges. \n4:30 pm Farm Stop 3 \nThis family farm features an 800 head backgrounding operation. We will take a wagon ride tour of the pasture-based operation discussing grazing management\, processing protocol\, and their business model on sourcing calves and having consistent buyers. \nDinner catered on-farm. \nLiving Lab Producer Panel \nLiving Lab – Ontario is a five-year innovation project that brings together farmers\, organizations\, researchers\, and other experts to co-develop\, test\, and evaluate beneficial management practices (BMPs) that address climate change challenges in livestock and cropping systems. We will hear from producers involved in the beef-related living lab projects. \nEvening Hospitality \n9:00 pm Bus returns to hotel \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen? Friday August 22 @ 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere? Napanee\, ON\, Canada \nREGISTER NOW: Deadline to register is August 6th\, space is limited this year. \n2025 Cow-Calf Management Tour is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category. 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/2025-cow-calf-management-tour/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,KSE,Rotational Grazing Systems,Systèmes de rotation des pâturages
ORGANIZER;CN="Beef Farmers of Ontario":MAILTO:info@ontariobeef.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250822T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250822T163000
DTSTAMP:20260505T050728
CREATED:20250724T215327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T215327Z
UID:10003118-1755853200-1755880200@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Regenerative Grazing Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Regen Grazing Field Day Assets-2 \n   \n  \nTour three innovative local farms to witness regenerative grazing systems at work. Includes a locally-farmed BBQ lunch. \nStop 1: Riverview Ranch \nStop 2: The New Farm Centre \nStop 3: Armstrong Family Farm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen? Friday August 22 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere? 681317 260 side Rd\, Shelburne\, ON L9V 2M8 \nREGISTER HERE \nRegenerative Grazing Field Day is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category. 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/regenerative-grazing-field-day/
LOCATION:681317 260 side Rd\, 681317 260 Side Rd\, Shelburne\, ON\, L9V 2M8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,KSE,Rotational Grazing Systems,Systèmes de rotation des pâturages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250820T110000
DTSTAMP:20260505T050728
CREATED:20250725T142619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T142946Z
UID:10003121-1755680400-1755687600@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Ontario Soil Network Road Trip Day 2- Ottawa Region
DESCRIPTION:Arjan and his partner Chelsea have a small farm in Cumberland\, ON where they grow cash crops and have a herd of beef cows. Join the OSN and Arjan Leeuwerke for a tour of his field and learn about his rotational grazing work as well as his use of a12-way forage mix. \n  \nWhen? Wednesday August 20 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am \nWhere? 3846 Wilhaven Drive\, Cumberland\, ON \nREGISTER NOW \nOntario Soil Network Road Trip Day 2 is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category. 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/ontario-soil-network-road-trip-day-2-ottawa-region/
LOCATION:3846 Wilhaven Drive\, Cumberland\, ON\, 3846 Wilhaven Drive\, Cumberland\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,KSE,Rotational Grazing Systems,Systèmes de rotation des pâturages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250818T143000
DTSTAMP:20260505T050728
CREATED:20250704T190356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T190356Z
UID:10003088-1755511200-1755527400@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Soil Health Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Soil Health Day!\n10 AM:  The How to\, Where\, When and Why of Soil Sampling – Jack Legg\, Agronomist and Business Development Manager\, SGS Canada Inc. \n11 AM: Greenbelt Soil Testing Program Research Outcomes – Ryan Carlow\, Soil Health Specialist \n12 PM: Farm Lunch \n1:30 PM: Smarter Nitrogen Management: Cutting Emissions\, Not Yields- Dr. David Pelster\, Soil Scientist\, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nWhen? Monday\, August 18 @ 10:00 AM – 2:30 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere? Woodleigh Farms \nCost? $10\, Lunch is included! \nREGISTER HERE \nSoil Health Day is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management category. \n 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/soil-health-day/
LOCATION:Woodleigh Farms\, 528 Sharpe Line\, Cavan\, Ontario\, L0A 1C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,Gestion de l’azote,KSE,Nitrogen Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250814T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250814T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T050728
CREATED:20250724T201221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T201303Z
UID:10003117-1755178200-1755198000@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Elgin Soil and Crop Summer Tour
DESCRIPTION:1:30 pm  Elgin Grovelea Farms Inc.  33401  Fingal Line\, N0L 1K0 \n\nCompost pack dairy barn\nTriticale\nBaling corn stalks- does it matter?\nMixed soy varieties for increased yield\nAir drying corn\nTwin Row Corn\n\n3 pm  Spatial Fertilizer application demo at 33812 Fingal Line- Wheat Field \n\nSee the spread pattern for various spreaders/applicators and evaluate the difference with Colin Elgie\, Soil Fertility Specialist with OMAFA.\n\nOSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing and Nitrogen Management category. \n 5 pm  Fingal Farm Supply Ltd.  7655 Union Road Fingal \n\nJoin us for Supper at this location- $25/person Catered by Kathy’s Catering\nTour of fertilizer barn\nSpeaker:  Peter Johnson-RealAgriculture  on Learnings from the UK YEN tour\n\n  \nWhen? August 14\, 2025\,  starting at 1:30 pm \nWhere? Starting location Elgin Grovelea Farms Inc.: 33401  Fingal Line\, N0L 1K0 \nRegistration: RSVP to Margaret May  mmay@ontariosoilcrop.org  226-973-3548 by August 10 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/elgin-soil-and-crop-summer-tour/
LOCATION:Elgin Grovelea Farms Inc\, 33401 Fingal Line\, Fingal\, ON\, N0L 1K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,Gestion de l’azote,KSE,Nitrogen Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250813T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250813T180000
DTSTAMP:20260505T050728
CREATED:20250716T200255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T200255Z
UID:10003112-1755100800-1755108000@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Stories of Innovation at Ferme Houle Farm
DESCRIPTION:All Indigenous growers\, land stewards and community members are welcome to attend this field day free of charge! Please use the coupon code BOOT2025 when filling out the registration form to receive free admission. \nAndre Houle of Ferme Houle Farm isn’t scared to try something new. Andre and his family are third and fourth generation farmers on this land\, and transitioned it to organic in 2021\, after many years of more conventional farming. \nWithin a few years of this transition\, they went from a corn/soybean rotation and plowing every inch of soil\, to growing wheat\, rye\, barley\, peas\, hairy vetch\, red clover\, buckwheat\, oats\, and fava beans along with corn and soybeans. They intercrop many of these crops in an effort to feed the soil biology\, and use cover crops to keep the soil covered as much as we can. They are using roller-crimping techniques\, no-till\, minimal tillage and plowing only when necessary. \nThis year\, in an effort to continue to experiment and innovate\, Andre and his team have embarked on some soil health trials on the farm. \nJoin us at this field day for a field tour and discussion of the Ferme Houle Farm story\, a look at their cover cropping methods and processes\, a drone demonstration and an exploration and discussion of some of these on-farm trials: \n1. Intercropping: Barley and Peas\, Fall Rye and Hairy Vetch\, Fall Rye\, Hairy Vetch and Oats\, Oats and Clover\, Corn and Soybeans \n2. Polycropping: Small sections of multiple crops to see what we can harvest together – Peas\, Faba beans\, Wheat\, Barley\, Oats\, Flax\, Phacaelia\, Rye\, Hairy vetch \n3. No-till Soybeans: Baling fall rye for the cows and no-till seeding soybeans in the stubble \n4. No-till Buckwheat: Harvesting Fall Rye and no-tilling Buckwheat 5. Wheat and Oat Breeding: Participatory Plant Breeding (PPB) program—a collaboration between the University of Manitoba and the Bauta Initiative (a program of SeedChange) that supports farmers in developing wheat\, oat\, and potato varieties for organic and ecological farming. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen? Wednesday\, August 13 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere? Ferme Houle Farm\, 2300 County Road #2 Curran\, Ontario K0B 1C0 \nCost? Members $10  Non-Members $15 \nREGISTER HERE \nStories of Innovation at Ferme Houle Farm is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Cover Cropping category. 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/stories-of-innovation-at-ferme-houle-farm/
LOCATION:Ferme Houle Farm\, 2300 County Road #2\, Curran\, ON\, K0B 1C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,ÉPC,KSE,Recours aux cultures de couverturev
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO)":MAILTO:info@efao.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250807T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250807T153000
DTSTAMP:20260505T050728
CREATED:20250526T134014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T133956Z
UID:10003065-1754559000-1754580600@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:St. Clair Region SCIA – Compaction Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the St. Clair Region Soil and Crop Improvement Association  for their Compaction Day!  \nThis event\, hosted by Essex\, Chatham-Kent and Lambton Soil & Crop Associations will replace the usual summer twilight tours and events. \nLearn how your equipment and its configuration can impact and manage compaction. Other sessions include soil pit on what compaction does to plants\, productivity\, water infiltration; cover crop types and benefits; tire troubles – how to get the most life out of your tires and what happens when things go wrong! \nDemos will be provided to show potential for compaction. The event features guest speakers and the Ontario Compaction Team. There will  Cover Cropping topics discussed during the event. \nLunch by Burns of Dresden. Sponsorship tent – meet your suppliers! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen? Thursday\, August 7 @ 9:30 AM – 3:30 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere? Jackson Seed Services\, Rutherford Elevator \nParking? Babula Curtis Auctioneering Services\, 584 Oil Heritage Rd\, Dresden \nCost? $40 OSCIA members\, $60 non-members\, $90 at the door registration \nIf needing to renew your S&C membership to take advantage of the $20 discount: https://osciaportal.org/Identity/Account/Login \nREGISTER HERE \nSt. Clair Region SCIA – Compaction Day is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Cover Cropping category.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/soil-connections-at-springfield-farm-3/
LOCATION:520 Dawn Mills Road\, 520 Dawn Mills Road\, Dresden\, Ontario\, N0P 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,ÉPC,Event,Georgian Central,Info Sessions,KSE,Programs,Provincial,Recours aux cultures de couverturev,Regional Event,St. Clair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250731T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250731T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T050728
CREATED:20250723T132253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T132253Z
UID:10003115-1753963200-1753966800@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Implementing Solar Water Systems into Rotational Grazing Management
DESCRIPTION:Learn all about solar watering systems and implementing the systems into your rotational grazing management in a webinar with Shayne Rosom\, Rosom Agri-Solar and Tim Prior\, Brussels Agri Services. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen? Thursday July 31 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE \nImplementing Solar Water Systems into Rotational Grazing Management is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category. 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/webinar-implementing-solar-water-systems-into-rotational-grazing-management/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,KSE,Rotational Grazing Systems,Systèmes de rotation des pâturages
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250726T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T050728
CREATED:20250723T143338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T143520Z
UID:10003116-1753524000-1753538400@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Summer Ag Day
DESCRIPTION:Manitoulin – North Shore – Sudbury West \nFederation of Agriculture \nAgenda \n\n9:30 am: Get a name tag/number for door prizes at welcome table\n10-11:30 am:\n\nViewing test plots (canola\, soybeans\, corn)\, field peas\, no till and minimal till plots\, and cover crop research trial\nEquipment viewing of Precision Ag and Top Dry Grain Drying system\n\n\n11:30 am-12:30 pm:\n\nLunch and Educational talks from Industry Representatives and Specialists\nDoor Prizes\n\n\n12:30-2:00 pm: Time to view and discuss equipment\, top-dry grain drying system and stream restoration; the Blue Jay stream restoration project is being supported in part by OSCIA-RALP.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen? Saturday\, July 26\, 2025 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 pm (Lunch is included) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere? Palace Hillside Farm\, 253 Smeltzer’s Rd.\, Tehkummah\, ON \nFor more information\, please contact OSCIA Lyle Renecker at lrenecker@ontariosoilcrop.org. \nSummer Ag Day is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Cover Cropping category. \n 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/summer-ag-day-2/
LOCATION:253 Smeltzer’s Rd.\, Tehkummah\, ON\, 253 Smeltzer’s Road\, Tehkummah\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,ÉPC,KSE,Recours aux cultures de couverturev
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250724T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T050728
CREATED:20250707T202425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T202425Z
UID:10003108-1753383600-1753390800@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Elora Forage and Pasture Night
DESCRIPTION:Come out to hear about the projects Ontario Crops Research Station Elora is working on including a pasture nitrogen fertility trial and simulated grazing plots. Stay for ice cream from Mapleton organic dairy! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen? Thursday July 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere? 6182 2 Line E\, Ariss\, ON N0B 1S0 \nRegistration? No pre-registration needed\, contact Caroline for more information (creisige@uoguelph.ca) \n  \nElora Forage and Pasture Night is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category. 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/elora-forage-and-pasture-night/
LOCATION:Elora Research Station\, 6195 2 Line East\, Ariss\, ON\, N0B 1B0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,KSE,Rotational Grazing Systems,Systèmes de rotation des pâturages
GEO:43.683715;-80.4305427
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250724T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250724T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T050728
CREATED:20250520T135314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T184156Z
UID:10003054-1753360200-1753387200@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Bounty in the County: Ecological Farms in PEC
DESCRIPTION:Join EFAO for a day in Prince Edward County that’s not to be missed! Three fabulous EFAO farms will open their doors for a tour in late July. Join us for one\, two or all three stops! \nThe afternoon will kick off at Fiddlehead Farm\, where farmers Heather and Stephanie will walk you through their operation from seed to CSA bin. They’ll share notes on the simple\, inexpensive DIY farm building options that have gotten them through their first fourteen years of farming and dreams of next steps. During an in-depth farm tour\, they will also share about learning from mistakes\, keeping curiosity alive\, and continually improving their systems – a framing that has led to greater satisfaction in farming for themselves\, the team\, and their customers. \nReturn to Earth farm is the second stop\, where participants will have a behind-the-scenes tour of their rotational grazing systems for farm-raised lamb\, pork\, poultry and rabbit. Owners Ben and Kate will also talk about their maple syrup production\, homemade soaps\, and other value-added items. \nAt the final stop for the day\, participants will start with a farm raised and made dinner at Paper Kite Farm. Following a shared meal\, Farmers Hans and Judy will give a farm tour of their diverse multi faceted farm and the ecological production practices they employ. The tour will include a conversation about and look at production of their value-added products\, on-farm camp operations\, and aspirations for a more secure local food system. \nParticipants can participate in one\, two\, or all three farm tours. Entry to Paper Kite Farm includes a dinner ticket. Please note that there is some travel time between each farm\, and participants will need to arrange their own transportation from farm to farm. \nSchedule \n12:45pm – Arrive at Fiddlehead Farm (978 Fish Lake Rd\, Demorestville) \n1:00-3:00pm – Tour at Fiddlehead Farm \n3-3:30pm – Travel to Return to Earth (1418 County Road 8\, Picton) \n3:30-5:30pm – Tour at Return to Earth \n5:30-5:45pm – Travel to Paper Kite Farm (212 County Road 16\, Milford) \n5:45-7:45pm – Light dinner and tour at Paper Kite farm \n7:45pm – Departures \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen? Thursday July 24 @ 12:45 pm – 7:45 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere? Fiddlehead Farm\, Demorestville\, ON \nCost? Members $10-$40  Non-Members $15-$55 \nREGISTER HERE \nBounty in the County: Ecological Farms in PEC is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category. 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/multi-species-regenerative-grazing-with-up-north-lamb-co-2/
LOCATION:Fiddlehead Farm\, 978 Fish Lake Rd\, Demorestville\, ON\, K0K 1W0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,KSE,Rotational Grazing Systems,Systèmes de rotation des pâturages
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO)":MAILTO:info@efao.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250723T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250723T153000
DTSTAMP:20260505T050728
CREATED:20250611T202907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T190111Z
UID:10003072-1753263000-1753284600@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Grey County SCIA - Summer Crop Walk
DESCRIPTION:Grey County SCIA and the Ontario Canola Growers Association are presenting the Summer Crop Walk on July 23rd from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm. \nThe tour will be hosted by Torrie Farms and Fairmount Farms in the Strathaven/Rocklyn areas. \n  \nFeatures a tour of an organic dairy operation\, forage trial and rotational grazing talk\, scuffler demo\, canola market and nitrogen research updates\, combine and Bushels Plus demo\, and a tillage demo\, plus a pizza lunch! \n  \nRegistration is free\, we ask that everyone where clean boots to respect farm biosecurity and bring their own lawn chair. \nLunch is sponsored by the OCGA and refreshments are sponsored by Sprucedale Agromart\, Georgian View Ag Services and Midwest Co-op. \n  \nRegister by Friday July 18th by emailing info@greyagservices.ca or calling 519-986-3756. \n  \nGrey County SCIA – Summer Crop Walk is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing and Nitrogen Management category.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/grey-county-scia-summer-crop-walk-2/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,Gestion de l’azote,KSE,Nitrogen Management,Rotational Grazing Systems,Systèmes de rotation des pâturages
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250716T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250716T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T050728
CREATED:20250702T175704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T175704Z
UID:10003099-1752656400-1752678000@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Valley Bio's Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on\, knowledge-packed day at Valley Bio’s Field Day\, hosted at our warehouse and field plots in Cobden. This year’s event features: Tours exploring crop rotation strategies\, cover crop options\, soil health practices\, and Data-Intensive Farm Management Live demos of the Smart Farm Robot and our drone\, Speedy Dronezales Xavier from Picketa Systems showcasing the Picketa Lens real-time tissue analyzer and answering your questions \n🔬 Bring your crop tissue samples! Corn will be scanned on-site with real-time results Soybeans and wheat will be sent to the lab to support the Lens’s expanding database First 15 samples are FREE—a sample registration form will appear after submitting this event registration \n🌿 Kurtis Black will speak on high-performance forage blends\, while Claire Coombs and Laura Neill lead a walk-through of our cover crop plots and discuss options tailored to different farm goals. \n🌱 We’re also excited to welcome Lorraine Vandermyden from the Ontario Soil Network (OSN)\, who will present on what OSN is\, what they do\, and how they support Ontario farmers. \n🍗 Lunch is catered by local favourite Kevin Schoenfeldt\, serving up his legendary fried chicken. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen? Wednesday\, July 16 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere? 18374 ON-17\, Cobden\, ON K0J 1K0 \nCost? $10.00 Please send an e-transfer to info@valleybio.com and include your full name. \nREGISTER HERE \nValley Bio’s Field Day is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Cover Cropping category.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/valley-bios-field-day/
LOCATION:Valley Bio\, 18374 Highway 17\, Cobden\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,ÉPC,KSE,Recours aux cultures de couverturev
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250714T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250714T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T050728
CREATED:20250707T194651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T202549Z
UID:10003107-1752481800-1752494400@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Nitrogen in Practice: Where Research Meets the Field
DESCRIPTION:Do you have persistent questions about nitrogen and nitrogen management? Curious about what researchers are working on at the University of Guelph? Want to contribute your insights and perspectives to contribute to research priorities in Ontario? This is your opportunity to network and connect with researchers in a small group which allows for productive conversations\, new connections\, and novel ideas. \nThe Ontario Soil Network and Soils at Guelph are excited to invite you to join us for an interactive morning of farmer-researcher networking situated around the topic of nitrogen. This isn’t a sit-down seminar\, it’s: On-the ground trials of world-class nitrogen trials. Farmer-led insights and open Q&A. Real-time networking between farmers and researchers. \nCoffee\, conversation\, and practical takeaways. Strong relationships between farmers and researchers ensure that research results in practical applications that address on-farm challenges. This event is designed to spark collaboration and new ideas by connecting the practical insights of farmers with the technical expertise of researchers. Bring your questions\, share your perspectives\, and help build continuous collaborations between farmers and researchers. \nWhen? Monday\, July 14 @ 8:30 AM – 12:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere? 7452 Side Rd 10\, Centre Wellington\, ON \nREGISTER HERE \nNitrogen in Practice: Where Research Meets the Field is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management category. \n 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/nitrogen-in-practice-where-research-meets-the-field/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,Gestion de l’azote,KSE,Nitrogen Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250710T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250710T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T050728
CREATED:20250603T193931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T193931Z
UID:10003068-1752172200-1752177600@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Rotational Grazing and E-collars
DESCRIPTION:Learn about rotational grazing and e-collar practices on John Leitch’s operation\, based out of Dutton. \nWhen? Thursday July 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm \nWhere? 27590 Celtic Line\, Dutton \nHow to register? Please register with Margaret May: mmay@ontariosoilcrop.org or 226-973-3548 \n  \nRotational Grazing and E-collars is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category. 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/rotational-grazing-and-e-collars/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,KSE,Rotational Grazing Systems,Systèmes de rotation des pâturages
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250710T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250710T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T050729
CREATED:20250523T150831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T183905Z
UID:10003053-1752152400-1752159600@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Field Day at Rubber Boot Farm
DESCRIPTION:All Indigenous growers\, land stewards and community members are welcome to attend this field day free of charge! Please use the coupon code BOOT2025 when filling out the registration form to receive free admission. \nJoin us for a Field Day at Rubber Boot Farm\, where Marcel and Karine Forget have built a thriving regenerative farm in Timmins\, Ontario. What began as a small backyard project has expanded into a diversified operation featuring pastured pork\, broilers\, turkeys\, ducks\, meat rabbits\, eggs\, honey\, garlic\, and root vegetables. \nThis event will focus on sustainable husbandry practices for their wide variety of livestock\, including: \n\nRotational grazing and pasture management for pigs\, poultry\, and rabbits\nBreeding programs for genetic resilience and productivity\nShelter and housing strategies for different livestock species\nWinter management in Northern Ontario’s challenging climate\n\nIn addition to livestock care\, Marcel will highlight the key infrastructure that supports their farm’s success\, including: \n\nA walk-in freezer for on-farm meat storage\nA commercial kitchen space for value-added processing\nMulti-purpose barns and shelters designed for efficiency and animal welfare\n\nAttendees will have the opportunity to tour the farm\, see livestock in action\, and discuss the challenges and rewards of regenerative agriculture in the North. Whether you’re a seasoned farmer\, an aspiring grower\, or simply interested in sustainable food systems\, this Field Day offers valuable insights into ethical and profitable small-scale livestock farming. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen? Thursday July 10 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere? Rubber Boot Farm\, Timmins\, ON \nCost? Members $10  Non-Members $15 \nREGISTER HERE \nField Day at Rubber Boot Farm is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category. 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/field-day-at-rubber-boot-farm/
LOCATION:Rubber Boot Farm\, 209 Jaguar Drive\, Timmins\, ON\, P4R 0G9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,KSE,Rotational Grazing Systems,Systèmes de rotation des pâturages
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO)":MAILTO:info@efao.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250709T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250709T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T050729
CREATED:20250704T192404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T021413Z
UID:10003104-1752085800-1752094800@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Twilight Meeting & Industry Tour
DESCRIPTION:2025-TWILIGHT-MEETING\n6:30 pm – Tour of the Living Labs On-farm Research Trials.\nJust past 7812 Sideroad 5\, Fergus ON N1M 2W3 \nJoin us for an exclusive look at an innovative on-farm greenhouse gas (GHG) monitoring project underway at a commercial dairy farm in Fergus\, Ontario. Launched in May 2024\, this trial compares conventional practices with improved\, codeveloped approaches to measure real-time nitrous oxide (N₂O) and carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions. The goal: to make the ‘invisible’ visible for farmers by improving understanding of emissions\, their impacts\, and how science can guide better management.\nLearn about the study’s role in Canada’s GHG footprint analysis\, explore real-time monitoring tools\, and discover how this research is helping bridge the gap between science and on-farm practice. \n7:45 pm – Tour of Adaptive Nitrogen Trails with Ken Musselman and the Ontario Soil Network.\nApprox 6387 4th Line East\, Elora ON N0B 1S0 \nJoin the Ontario Soil Network (OSN) and host Ken Musselman for an evening focused on fine-tuning fertilizer rates and digging into the details of nitrogen management. Take a tour of Ken’s adaptive nitrogen trials and check out his no-till equipment in action. It’s a great opportunity to see innovative practices up close and connect with fellow farmers and agronomists for a hands-on\, practical discussion about all things nitrogen. Ken’s trials are part of the Adaptive Nitrogen Trials\, a collaborative project between OSN\, the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO)\, and the Fertilizer Canada Sustainability (FCS) initiative. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen? Wednesday\, July 9\, starting @ 6:30 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration? To pre-register\, you can text Krista Bates at 519-766-8252 or email scia-wellington@ontariosoilcrop.com. There will be donuts and cold drinks served at the 2nd location. \nREGISTER HERE \nTwilight Meeting & Industry Tour is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management category. \n 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/twilight-meeting-industry-tour/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,Gestion de l’azote,KSE,Nitrogen Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250708T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250708T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T050729
CREATED:20250707T185217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T185706Z
UID:10003105-1751997600-1752004800@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Haldimand Cattlemens Association Producer BBQ
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin Haldimand Cattlemens Association for their Producer BBQ. Featured speakers include Jon Veenstra on using cover crops for cattle feed and where his operation is now and Tim Prior on how to make the most of your pasture acerage. \nWhen? Tuesday\, July 10 @ 6:00 pm \nWhere? Benville Farms\, 613 Concession 14 Walpole\, Hagersville \nHow to register? This is a drop-in event. \n  \nHaldimand Cattlemens Association Producer BBQ is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing and Cover Cropping category. 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/haldimand-cattlemens-association-producer-bbq/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,ÉPC,Gestion de l’azote,KSE,Rotational Grazing Systems,Systèmes de rotation des pâturages
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250708T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250708T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T050729
CREATED:20250606T184055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T184055Z
UID:10003070-1751976000-1751979600@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Digging Deeper - Why these nitrogen management BMPs?
DESCRIPTION:The On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) supports specific nitrogen management Best Management Practices (BMPs)\, but how and why were those BMPs chosen? The Farm Resilience Mentorship (FaRM) Program\, an initiative of Farmers of Climate Solutions\, is excited to host a webinar with Dr. David Burton\, FCS’ Scientific Advisor and Professor Emeritus at Dalhousie University. Together\, we will dive deeper into nitrogen management BMPs\, and the impact that they could have on building on-farm resilience and reducing emissions. \nWhen? Tuesday July 8 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm \nWhere? ONLINE! \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nDigging Deeper – Why these nitrogen management BMPs? is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management category. 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/digging-deeper-why-these-nitrogen-management-bmps/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,Gestion de l’azote,KSE,Nitrogen Management
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SUMMARY:Exploring Nitrogen Strategies On-Farm with Norm Lamothe
DESCRIPTION:The Ontario Soil Network (OSN) and Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO) are excited to collaborate on an event hosted by Norm Lamothe at Woodleigh Farms to showcase various Nitrogen Management Trials he is working on. Adaptive Nitrogen Trials (ANT): A collaborative initiative between the OSN\, EFAO\, and Farmers for Climate Solutions (FCS) which supports farmers in trialing the profitability of various N application rates in corn following a cover crop. Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN): A continuing trial with the EFAO looking at how cover crops contribute to plant available nitrogen in the following growing season. Living Lab Ontario (LL – ON): is a five-year innovation project that brings together farmers\, organizations\, researchers\, and other experts to co-develop\, test\, and evaluate beneficial management practices (BMPs) that address climate change challenges in livestock and cropping systems. This event is funded in part by Farmers for Climate Solutions FaRM Program \nWhen? Monday July 7 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm \nWhere? 528 Sharpe Line Cavan\, ON L0A 1C0 \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nExploring Nitrogen Strategies On-Farm with Norm Lamothe is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management category. 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/exploring-nitrogen-strategies-on-farm-with-norm-lamothe/
LOCATION:Woodleigh Farms\, 528 Sharpe Line\, Cavan\, Ontario\, L0A 1C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,Gestion de l’azote,KSE,Nitrogen Management
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SUMMARY:Multi Species Regenerative Grazing with Up North Lamb Co.
DESCRIPTION:All Indigenous growers\, land stewards and community members are welcome to attend this field day free of charge! Please use the coupon code LAMB2025 when filling out the registration form to receive free admission. \nJoin us for a hands-on Field Day at Up North Lamb Co.\, where we’ll explore regenerative grazing\, aseasonal lambing\, and multi-species livestock management. Since 2021\, the farm has been converting intensively cropped land into pasture using portable electric fencing\, strategic grazing\, and livestock integration to build soil health and extend the grazing season. \nWhat We’ll Cover: \n\nSetting up portable paddocks & water systems for managed grazing\nDifferent grazing strategies (total grazing\, trample grazing\, stockpiling for winter)\nThe role of rest periods in pasture regeneration\nIntegrating multiple livestock species for land and animal health\nUsing CSA agriculture to grow a regenerative farm\n\nWhat You’ll See: \n\nSix classes of livestock\, including sheep\, cattle\, and poultry\nLivestock Guardian Dog management systems\nPastures in various stages of regeneration\nThree electric fencing systems & a DIY solar fence setup\nPortable water systems for rotational grazing\n\nBiosecurity Requirements: \nTo protect the health of our livestock\, we will have a boot wash station set up upon arrival. Please wear off-farm footwear that can be washed before entering the farm. For biosecurity reasons\, no one will be permitted inside the poultry pasture\, but we will be able to stand alongside it to discuss poultry management and production. \nThis event is a great opportunity to learn from experienced graziers\, see regenerative farming in action\, and connect with others passionate about sustainable livestock production. Whether you are new to managed grazing or looking for ideas to refine your own system\, this Field Day will provide valuable insights and practical takeaways. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen? Thursday July 3 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere? Up North Lamb Co.\, Earlton\, ON \nCost? Members $10  Non-Members $15 \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nMulti Species Regenerative Grazing with Up North Lamb Co. is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category. 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/multi-species-regenerative-grazing-with-up-north-lamb-co/
LOCATION:Up North Lamb Co.\, 492042 Armstrong Beauchamp Boundary Road\, Earlton\, ON\, P0J 1E0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,KSE,Rotational Grazing Systems,Systèmes de rotation des pâturages
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO)":MAILTO:info@efao.ca
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SUMMARY:Cycles that Feed the Farm and the Farmers: Soil\, Seed\, and System Thinking
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a rare opportunity to spend the day with renowned plant breeder and farmer-led researcher Duane Falk to explore how a thoughtful rotation and on-farm research can build soil fertility\, resilience\, and seed self-reliance. \nDuane will guide participants through his innovative 5-year organic rotation\, which includes breeding and saving seed from key cover crops like red clover\, rye\, winter peas\, and multispecies mixes. Tour five diverse field stops—including potatoes\, winter cereals\, and oats\, and dig into practical strategies for soil health\, low-input fertility\, and rotational planning that works well through time and space. \nDuane brings over 40 years of plant breeding and agronomy experience and a deep passion for improving methodology to reduce effort and increase impact. Now farming off-grid with his partner Vita near Hillsburgh in Wellington County\, he continues to implement farmer-led research with EFAO and Experimental Acres on topics like overwintering cover crops and nitrogen availability. Duane has also been an active participant of Erin Common Ground\, working together with other farmers and citizen scientists in his home community to build community and healthier soils. \nThe day wraps with a bring-your-own-lunch and community discussion on the machinery\, tools\, systems\, and mindset needed to farm ecologically and self-reliantly in a changing climate. \nBring your lunch\, your curiosity\, and your questions! \nHosted in partnership with Erin Common Ground\, and Wellington County’s Experimental Acres program.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen? Thursday\, July 3 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere? Mimosa Breeding & Research\, 5965 Second Line\, Orton\, Ontario L0N 1N0 Canada \nCost? Free event! \nREGISTER HERE \nCycles that Feed the Farm and the Farmers: Soil\, Seed\, and System Thinking is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Cover Cropping category.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/cycles-that-feed-the-farm-and-the-farmers-soil-seed-and-system-thinking/
LOCATION:Mimosa Breeding & Research\, 5965 Second Line\, Orton\, ON\, L0N 1N0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,ÉPC,KSE,Recours aux cultures de couverturev
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO)":MAILTO:info@efao.ca
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