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SUMMARY:Better Together: Improving Soil Health in Ontario
DESCRIPTION:  \nInnovative sustainable agricultural practices have been developed by farmers throughout Ontario\, demonstrating that healthy soil systems and farm profits can happily coexist. By sharing your expertise and participating in soil health sampling\, you have been instrumental in developing new methods for evaluating and monitoring soil health in Ontario. Your contribution has already helped fellow producers make informed decisions about which practices to implement for maximum soil health benefit! \nJoin the Greenbelt Foundation Soil Health Program and Erin Common Ground for a FREE event at GoodLot Farm on Tuesday July 9\, 2024 from 5pm to 9pm. This event will include presentations from industry professionals on soil health assessment and opportunities to learn and connect with fellow producers and soil enthusiasts – and of course\, supper! \nIf you participated in the Greenbelt Foundation’s Soil Health Program\, we encourage you to bring along your results report to refer to during the presentations and discussions. Erin Common Ground participants are invited to enjoy an evening of soil health discussions which will guide the development of ECG’s upcoming Building Common Ground Project! \nBy attending and contributing\, your feedback will inform the development of new methods for evaluating and monitoring soil health in Ontario. \nPresentations include: \n\nSoil History of the Area – with Ted Taylor\nManagement Impact on Soil Health Indicators – with Adam Hayes\n2023 Results and Report Overview – with Ryan Carlow\nSoil Organic Matters – Sarah Larsen\n\nFor more information\, please visit:   \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/better-together-improving-soil-health-in-ontario-tickets-912117657467
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/better-together-improving-soil-health-in-ontario/
LOCATION:Goodlot Farm\, Alton\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,KSE,Nitrogen Management
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SUMMARY:On-Farm Research Meet Up (Niagara)
DESCRIPTION:Join OSCIA and Larry Dyck at Campden Grain to talk all things on-farm research\, nitrogen efficiency\, cover cropping and soil health! \nFor years\, Larry Dyck and his family have been experimenting with practices like no-till\, cover cropping and planting green to make their clay soils more manageable and resilient. Larry’s search for knowledge has contributed to his decision to participate in applied research programs like ONFARM and Living Lab – Ontario. \nLearn more about the on-farm research underway at Larry’s farm\, including: \nONFARM \nThe On-Farm Applied Research and Monitoring (ONFARM) program is a nine-year applied research initiative that supports soil health and water quality research on farms across Ontario. Hear from researchers at the Soil Resource Group about Larry’s ONFARM trial comparing different cover crop mixes (including a biostrip treatment) to increase organic matter and improve soil structure. \nLiving Lab – Ontario \nThe 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. Hear from Craig Drury\, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada\, who is working with farmers\, including Larry\, to trial various 4R strategies to enhance nitrogen use efficiency in corn. \nGreenbelt Foundation Soil Health Program \nThe Greenbelt Foundation will also be joining to discuss their Free Soil Health Program which aims to develop an interpretable\, scalable\, locally relevant method for evaluating and monitoring soil health. Enjoy a soil health demonstration and learn how farmers in York\, Durham\, and Niagara regions may be eligible for a free soil health report. \nRegistration is required. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/on-farm-research-meet-up-tickets-927263238307?aff=oddtdtcreator \nFor more information\, please contact onfarm@ontariosoilcrop.org. \n 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/on-farm-research-meet-up-niagara/
LOCATION:Campden Grain\, Campden\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,Golden Horseshoe,KSE,Niagara,Nitrogen Management
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SUMMARY:Victoria SCIA Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Victoria SCIA for a tour on July 15th. The tour will start at Alliance Agri-Turf Fertilizer at Lindsay at 6:00 pm. It will then head to Sunderland Co-op Fertilizer at Oakwood at 7 pm. The last stop will be at Graeme Little’s\, 290 Eldon Rd (enter off Ranch Rd) at 7:45 pm to see a collection of Case tractors and memorabilia. \nFor more information\, please contact: \nAdam Bent (Local Secretary) at 705-328-1185 or bentipac@hotmail.com \nNote: This event 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/victoria-scia-tour/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:KSE,Local Event,Nitrogen Management,Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240718T120000
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SUMMARY:Peterborough SCIA Demonstration Day with Trent University
DESCRIPTION:Join Peterborough SCIA for a Demonstration Day with Trent University \nJuly 18th\, 2024 | 10am – 12pm with lunch provided! \n\nEvents: \n\n\n\n\nSoil Pit – look at soil horizons\n\n\n\nCover crop root X-ray\n\n\n\nControlled tile drainage units\n\n\n\nLook for leached levels of nitrogen escape from tile drainage system\n\n\n\nView a weather station\n\n\n\nNitrogen demonstration – watch nitrogen dissolve\n\n\n\nView fertilizer application equipment\n\n\n\n\nGuest speakers on: \n\n\n\n\nNitrous oxide emissions in water\n\n\n\nHow crop species make a difference\n\n\n\nThe importance of soil texture in nitrogen loss reduction\n\n\n\nHow can we make this work on our farm?\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact: \n\n\n\nMatt Porter (705) 559-7551 \n\n\n\nJason Ferguson (705) 768-8453 \n\n\n\nJim Buck (705) 696-2956 \n  \nThis event qualifies as a KSE under the Nitrogen Management and Cover Cropping Category.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/peterborough-scia-demonstration-day-with-trent-university/
LOCATION:Trent University AG Site\, 2805 Pioneer Road\, Peterborough\, Ontario\, K9L 0E4
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,KSE,Local Event,Nitrogen Management,Peterborough
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SUMMARY:Optimizing Nitrogen Efficiency in Dairy Systems
DESCRIPTION:Join OSCIA\, Soils at Guelph and the County of Wellington for a drop-in event on July 18 to learn more about the research underway at Harrcroft Acres Ltd. through the Living Lab – Ontario project. \nJanet Harrop\, dairy farmer and living lab cooperator\, is collaborating with Dr. Claudia Wagner-Riddle from the University of Guelph to conduct innovative research at the field scale. The research focuses on finding ways to enhance nitrogen efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions using 4R best management practices\, including nitrogen stabilizers and different application methods of liquid dairy manure. \nRegistration is required. Please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/optimizing-nitrogen-efficiency-a-systems-approach-to-dairy-production-tickets-927491882187 to register.  \nRegistrants are encouraged to drop in for presentations starting at 6:30 pm or 7:30 pm. Light refreshments will be provided. \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. \nFor more information\, please contact livinglab@ontariosoilcrop.org. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nFunding for the project has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada under the Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs program (ACS-CA-15) and by the following partners: Beef Farmers of Ontario\, Dairy Farmers of Ontario\, Grain Farmers of Ontario\, Ontario Federation of Agriculture\, Ontario Pork and Ontario Sheep Farmers. The project is coordinated by the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/optimizing-nitrogen-efficiency-a-systems-approach-to-dairy-production/
LOCATION:Harrcroft Acres Ltd.\, 7812 Side Road 5\, Alma\, ON\, Ontario\, N0B 1A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Association,Heartland,KSE,Nitrogen Management,Wellington
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240720T130000
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SUMMARY:Kirkview Farms Rotational Grazing Field Day
DESCRIPTION:At Kirkview Farms\, Cora\, Mike and their team practice regenerative agriculture – raising grass-finished beef\, pastured poultry\, goats and pork in a way that prioritizes animal welfare and environmental sustainability while producing high-quality meats. \nJoin us for a half-day field day to learn how the Kirkview team uses rotational grazing to improve the health and welfare of their livestock\, reduce input costs and care for the soil. You will also get a chance to check out some of the tools they use as regenerative farmers\, including a demonstration of how electric bikes can be used as a climate-friendly tool in moving livestock across acreage. \nCora and Mike will give an overview of the grass fed market\, grass fed genetics\, pasture forages\, grazing plans\, fencing and water supply\, as well as logistics and timing of rotating the different groups of livestock through the paddocks. No matter what type of farming you do\, you will learn something during this field day! \nPreparation \nFeel free to bring your own bagged lunch for a community picnic after the tour. \nParking \nPeople are welcome to park at the farm. \nAccessibility information \nPortable washroom will be available. \nThis event is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing Systems category. \nThis day is presented in partnership with Farmers for Climate Solutions and with funding support from the On-Farm Climate Action Fund. \nIn order to make our training and community building events accessible to all farmers and future farmers in Ontario\, EFAO strives to reduce financial barriers for registration by using a Pay What You Can model. To register\, please complete this form!
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/kirkview-farms-rotational-grazing-field-day/
LOCATION:Kirkview Farms\, 20921 Laggan Glenelg Road\, Dalkeith\, Ontario\, K0B1E0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Glengarry,KSE,Ottawa Rideau,Rotational Grazing Systems
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO)":MAILTO:info@efao.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240724T210000
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SUMMARY:Renfrew SCIA Summer Car Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Renfrew SCIA for a Car Tour Starting at 1839 Garden of Eden Road in Renfrew.  \nThis tour will stop at a Beef Operation practicing rotational Grazing\, a Sheep Operation practicing rotational grazing followed by a cash crop and grain operation tour and a light lunch. \nFor more information or to RSVP call Alex or Betty Briscoe 613-433-7004 or email renfrewscia@gmail.com \nRenfrew SCIA Car 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/renfrew-scia-summer-car-tour/
LOCATION:1839 Garden of Eden Rd\, 1839 Garden of Eden Rd\, Hayley Station\, ON\, K0J1Y0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:KSE,Renfrew,Rotational Grazing Systems
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