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SUMMARY:Webinar: Sowing solutions: Why these cover cropping BMPs? / Solutions d’ensemencement Pourquoi avoir choisi ces PGB s’appliquant aux cultures de couverture?
DESCRIPTION:Join Farmers for Climate Solutions for a 60-minute free webinar where we will dive into the science and benefits of cover cropping. \n\n\n\nHow cover crops sequester carbon (and benefit your farm in other ways too) \nCover crops are helping farms improve soil health\, manage nutrients\, and build resilience\, but what processes are driving these changes in the field? In this webinar\, farmers and researchers will walk through the processes by which cover crops sequester carbon\, what we know about their impact on nitrous oxide emissions\, and how species selection and management decisions shape these outcomes. We’ll also explore the broader on-farm benefits that are motivating adoption across Canada. \n— \nVoici comment les cultures de couverture séquestrent le carbone (et procurent d’autres avantages à votre ferme) \nLes cultures de couverture contribuent à améliorer la santé des sols\, à gérer les nutriments et à renforcer la résilience. Or\, quels sont les processus à l’origine de ces changements dans les champs ? Lors de ce webinaire\, des agriculteur·rice·s et des chercheur·se·s décriront les processus par lesquels les cultures de couverture séquestrent le carbone\, les effets de ces processus sur les émissions d’oxyde nitreux\, ainsi que la manière dont les choix en matière d’espèces végétales et de méthodes de gestion influencent les résultats de ces processus. Ils présenteront également les avantages plus généraux des cultures de couverture pour les fermes\, ces avantages favorisant leur adoption à travers le Canada.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen? Monday\, Feb 2 @ 1:00 pm -2:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE \nSowing solutions: Why these cover cropping BMPs? 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/webinar-sowing-solutions-why-these-cover-cropping-bmps-solutions-densemencement-pourquoi-avoir-choisi-ces-pgb-sappliquant-aux-cultures-de-couverture/
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,ÉPC,KSE,Recours aux cultures de couverturev
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221358
CREATED:20260114T160436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T164537Z
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SUMMARY:Guelph Organic Conference: Building Soil Health in Organic Grain Production using Ecological Systems Strategies
DESCRIPTION:This full day intensive with Dr. Erin Silva\, Professor of Organic and Sustainable Cropping Systems at the University of Wisconsin Madison\, will explore practical\, research based strategies for building soil health in organic field crop systems. Drawing on long term trials with cover crops\, organic no till and reduced tillage\, Dr. Silva will share how farmers can use crop rotations and cover crops to regenerate their soils while keeping weeds in check. \nThe session will cover systems-based approaches to weed management that integrate cover crop selection\, timing and termination with mechanical tools such as  roller crimpers. Participants will learn how practices like planting soybeans or other cash crops into rolled cereal rye can provide season long weed suppression and protect soil health\, as well as the trade offs and management details that make these systems succeed on farm.  By the end of the day\, farmers will be better equipped build soil health using cover crops and Integrate weed management into whole farm rotation planning \n  \nDr. Erin Silva is an Associate Professor and State Extension Specialist in Organic and Sustainable Cropping Systems at UW-Madison. She has built an internationally recognized program focused on improving organic production\, soil health\, and cover crop based systems. Her work supports the profitability and sustainability of organic farmers. \nRegister for the Session \nGuelph Organic Conference: Building Soil Health in Organic Grain Production using Ecological Systems Strategies 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/guelph-organic-conference-building-soil-health-in-organic-grain-production-using-ecological-systems-strategies/
LOCATION:42 Carden Street\, 42 Carden Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 3A2\, 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:20260113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221358
CREATED:20260106T145217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T185459Z
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SUMMARY:2 Part Webinar Series: Strengthening Your Weed Control Program with Cover Crops
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 2-part webinar series with Dr. John Wallace and Dr. Anita Dille\, focusing on how cover crops can be effectively integrated into weed management strategies. \n\nMonday\, January 12 | 11:00 AM CT / 12:00 PM ET (1-hour)\nTuesday\, January 13 | 11:00 AM CT / 12:00 PM ET (1-hour)\n\n \nREGISTER HERE \nStrengthening Your Weed Control Program with Cover Crops 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/2-part-webinar-series-strengthening-your-weed-control-program-with-cover-crops/2026-01-13/
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,ÉPC,KSE,Recours aux cultures de couverturev
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221358
CREATED:20260106T145217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T185459Z
UID:10003228-1768219200-1768222800@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:2 Part Webinar Series: Strengthening Your Weed Control Program with Cover Crops
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 2-part webinar series with Dr. John Wallace and Dr. Anita Dille\, focusing on how cover crops can be effectively integrated into weed management strategies. \n\nMonday\, January 12 | 11:00 AM CT / 12:00 PM ET (1-hour)\nTuesday\, January 13 | 11:00 AM CT / 12:00 PM ET (1-hour)\n\n \nREGISTER HERE \nStrengthening Your Weed Control Program with Cover Crops 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/2-part-webinar-series-strengthening-your-weed-control-program-with-cover-crops/2026-01-12/
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,ÉPC,KSE,Recours aux cultures de couverturev
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260108
DTSTAMP:20260501T221358
CREATED:20251114T200952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T200952Z
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SUMMARY:Southwest Agricultural Conference (SWAC) – In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Two KSEs are available at this year’s IN-PERSON Southwest Agricultural Conference (SWAC). Each session will be offered at different times on January 6 and January 7. See details below. \nNote: While the in-person sessions will be recorded\, watching an On-Demand recording of these sessions do not qualify as a KSE. The session must be attended in-person. \nResilient Soil  – Nitrogen Management KSE\nDr. Eileen Kladivko \nFrom tillage and earthworms to drainage and nitrogen cycling\, ways to help weatherproof your soils. \n\nJan 6\, 12:00 PM – Agronomy\, Classroom 127\nJan 7\, 11:00 AM – Agronomy\, Agri Theatre 137\n\nCover Crops Work  – Cover Cropping KSE\nPeter Harvey\, Cookstown\nWarren Schneckenburger\, Morrisburg\nLarry Dyck\, Campden\nJake Munroe\, OMAFA [Moderator] \nThese top growers discuss where they have seen the “wins” in the search for soil health. \n\nJan 6\, 11:00 AM – Rural Development Centre\, Lecture Theatre 125\nJan 7\, 2:10 PM – Agronomy\, Classroom 126\n\nRegister for SWAC
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/southwest-agricultural-conference-swac-in-person-3/
LOCATION:University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus\, 120 Main Street East\, Ridgetown\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,ÉPC,Gestion de l’azote,KSE,Nitrogen Management,Recours aux cultures de couverturev
ORGANIZER;CN="Ontario Agricultural Conference":MAILTO:info@ontarioagconference.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251205T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251205T143000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221358
CREATED:20251113T174239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T174647Z
UID:10003186-1764941400-1764945000@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:World Soil Day Webinar: Building Healthy Soils in Ontario
DESCRIPTION:Join the Greenbelt Foundation for a World Soil Day Webinar\, presented as part of the World Soil Day celebration hosted by OMAFA\, the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance\, and Soils at Guelph. \nThe webinar will highlight findings from the Greenbelt Foundation’s Soil Health Program\, including the benefits of stacking beneficial management practices and regional results from our recent Regional Soil Health Report. \nA panel of experts will explore practical solutions to improve soil health across Ontario: \n\nDr. Jenny Bower (Research Soil Scientist\, Soil Health Institute)\n\n\nJake Munroe (Soil Management Specialist for Field Crops\, OMAFA)\n\n\nGordon Alblas (Dairy and Cash Crop Farmer\, Hamilton\, Ontario)\n\n\nRyan Carlow (Program Lead\, Greenbelt Foundation)\n\nWhen? Dec 5 @ 1:30 PM \nWhere? In-person at 1 Stone Road West Guelph\, ON N1G 4Y2 Atrium and Conference Room or join online \n\nREGISTER HERE \nWorld Soil Day Webinar: Building Healthy Soils in Ontario  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/webinar-world-soil-day-webinar-building-healthy-soils-in-ontario/
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,ÉPC,KSE,Recours aux cultures de couverturev
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221358
CREATED:20251106T152129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T152129Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Cover Cropping Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2025 Innovation Exchange: Living Lab–ON Research Forum  — a four-part virtual series exploring climate-friendly solutions co-developed by farmers and researchers. \nAcross four Wednesday sessions this fall (Nov 26\, Dec 3\, Dec 10\, Dec 17)\, we’ll dig into practical innovations and the latest research on: \nDecember 3rd   – 2:00pm \n\nCover Cropping Innovation \nLiving Lab – Ontario researchers are exploring innovative practices for cover crops in two different ways. Join Jake Munroe (Ontario Ministry of Agriculture\, Food and Agribusiness) to learn about drone seeding cover crops into grain corn and soybeans\, and Kim Schneider (University of Guelph) to learn about the benefits of cover crop grazing. The researchers are joined by farmer-cooperators participating in each of the trials who will share their experiences with trialing these practices. \n\nREGISTER HERE \nCover Cropping Innovation 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/webinar-cover-cropping-innovation/
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,ÉPC,KSE,Recours aux cultures de couverturev
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221358
CREATED:20251022T125000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T125421Z
UID:10003161-1763553600-1763557200@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Best Management Practices for Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:Healthy soil is the foundation of productive and resilient farmland. Join Owen Ricker\, Farmer Engagement and Research Liaison for the Ontario Soil & Crop Association\, for an introduction to practical\, science-based approaches to improving soil health\, including techniques such as drone-seeded cover crops\, cover crop grazing\, and nitrogen inhibitors. Participants will gain valuable insights into how these practices support crop yields\, water retention\, and climate resilience\, while contributing to long-term agricultural sustainability. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen? Wednesday\, November 19 @ noon \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE \nBest Management Practices for Soil Health 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/webinar-best-management-practices-for-soil-health/
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,ÉPC,Gestion de l’azote,KSE,Nitrogen Management,Recours aux cultures de couverturev
ORGANIZER;CN="Ontario Farmland Trust":MAILTO:www.ontariofarmlandtrust.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251118T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221358
CREATED:20250905T203117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T192830Z
UID:10003141-1763456400-1763479800@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Soil and Water Information Day
DESCRIPTION:The Soil and Water Information Day will be held at the GrandWay in Elora November 18. \nThere is in-person and virtual attendance available. Registration information & the agenda can be found here: https://ccaontario.com/product/soil-and-water-day/ \nThis event is hosted by: \n \nThe 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. 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/soil-and-water-information-day/
LOCATION:Elora Grand Way Events Centre\, 7445 Wellington County Rd 21\, Centre Wellington\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Association,Cover Cropping,ÉPC,Event,Gestion de l’azote,KSE,Nitrogen Management,Provincial,Recours aux cultures de couverturev
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221358
CREATED:20250918T155410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T155410Z
UID:10003153-1762952400-1762956000@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Cover Crops: Myths and Challenges with Jake Munroe
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin 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. \nFunding for this project has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS) – On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF). \nThis event is free to attend. CEU credits are available. \nREGISTER HERE \nCover 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.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/cover-crops-myths-and-challenges-with-jake-munroe/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Association,Cover Cropping,Event,Provincial
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251002T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221358
CREATED:20250922T000926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T172218Z
UID:10003154-1759395600-1759406400@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Nitrogen and Cover Crop Plot Tour
DESCRIPTION:cover crop Plot Tour2025 \nNitrogen and Cover Crop Plot Tour \nwith Dr. Laura Van Eerd\, Dr. David Hooker and Colin Elgie \n  \nThursday\, 2nd October 2025 \nFor commercial farmers and agribusinesses \n  \nThree locations at Ridgetown Campus  \n  \nDirections: (look for the signs) \n9 am field lane entrance across from 911# 20701 Victoria Rd (formally 21 Hwy)\, north of Gosnell Line. \n10 am East side of Victoria Rd\, south of Gosnell Line – field lane entrance before 2nd rail-trail. \n11 am at the back of Ridgetown Campus research plots \n\nNo cost. No preregistration required.  KSE and CCA credits have been applied for\nLong-term\, medium-term and short-term cover cropping.\n4R Nitrogen management with and without cover crops\nLong-term tillage system\, crop rotation\, and N fertilizer experiment\nResidue management: soil movement\, and cover crop incorporation\n\n  \nCONVERSATION\, COFFEE + TREATS! \n  \nFor more information\, contact Colin Elgie OMAFA at colin.elgie@ontario.ca 548-388-3496. Thank you to Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association and Margaret May. \nNitrogen and Cover Crop Plot Tour 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. \n 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/nitrogen-and-cover-crop-plot-tour/
LOCATION:Ridgetown   University of Guelph\, 120 Main Street East\, Ridgetown\, Ontario\, 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:20251001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251001T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221358
CREATED:20250918T151123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T152658Z
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SUMMARY:Strategic Cover Cropping: Tailored Solutions for Farm-Specific Challenges and Herbicide Integration
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, October 1st\, to hear ICCA of the Year winner Dr. Lee Briese (CCA) for an interactive presentation titled “Strategic Cover Cropping: Tailored Solutions for Farm-Specific Challenges and Herbicide Integration”. Dr. Briese will discuss his experience matching cover crop species with specific issues on each farm\, such as erosion\, excess water\, or compaction\, and selecting herbicides that fit into that system. \nFunding for this project has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS) – On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF). \nThis event is free to attend. CEU credits are available. \nREGISTER HERE \nStrategic Cover Cropping: Tailored Solutions for Farm-Specific Challenges and Herbicide Integration is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for applicants with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Cover Cropping category.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/strategic-cover-cropping-tailored-solutions-for-farm-specific-challenges-and-herbicide-integration/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Association,Cover Cropping,Event,KSE,Provincial
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250919T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221358
CREATED:20250903T190738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T155737Z
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SUMMARY:From Sky to Soil: Drone Innovation Changing the Way We Farm
DESCRIPTION:Curious about drones on the farm? Come see how they’re changing the game—from cover crop seeding to capturing crop data and spraying with precision. We’ll show you how one drone gathers info from the field\, and another follows up with a live demo\, applying a custom prescription based on that data. It’s a hands-on look at how smart tech can save time\, cut costs\, and boost results. Don’t miss it! \nPRESENTATIONS: \nCover Crops from the Sky: What Works\, What Doesn’t\nJoin Jake Munroe\, Soil Management Specialist (Field Crops) OMAFA in the field for a boots-on-the-ground (and drones-in-the-air) look at aerial seeding in action. We’ll dive into the best crop staging for aerial seeding of cover crops—right where it’s happening\, with a demo into standing soybeans. You’ll see early results from last season’s drone seeding efforts\, with photos and insights on what influenced success\, including surface residue\, tillage systems\, and more. We’ll also compare the pros and cons of drone seeding versus traditional methods like drilling or broadcasting. If all goes well\, we’ll even take a peek at a cover crop seeded earlier this season and already growing beneath the canopy. It’s a chance to see what’s working\, what still needs tweaking\, and how aerial seeding might fit into your own system. \n  \nAerial Insights. Clear Results.\nAfter we see how drone cover crops work\, Andres Hurtado\, MBA\, Founder and CEO – Terranova UAV will take us through a live demonstration that brings the future of agriculture into focus. This dynamic event showcases how drone technology is transforming the way we manage crops—from data capture to precision application. You’ll follow the full journey: watch as aerial data is collected in real time\, see how it’s processed into actionable insights\, and witness a programmed sprayer drone apply treatments with pinpoint accuracy. Learn how targeted applications—based on aerial prescriptions—can reduce input costs\, increase efficiency\, and drive better results in the field. Whether you’re new to drone tech or looking to take your operation to the next level\, this is an event you won’t want to miss. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen? T==Friday\, September 19 @ 3:00 PM – 5:00 pm  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere? 376465 – 37th Line\, Embro \nREGISTER HERE \nFrom Sky to Soil: Drone Innovation Changing the Way We Farm 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/from-sky-to-soil-drone-innovation-changing-the-way-we-farm-2/
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,ÉPC,KSE,Recours aux cultures de couverturev
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250911T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250911T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221358
CREATED:20250908T134853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T134853Z
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SUMMARY:Canada's Outdoor Farm Show - Cover Crops from the Sky
DESCRIPTION:Curious about drones on the farm? Come see how they’re changing the game. \nDrones offer the opportunity to seed into moist soils that could not otherwise be trafficked\, to capture an extra month or more of warm growing conditions in early fall\, and to leverage specialized custom operators during an otherwise busy period. We’ll explore the best crop staging for aerial seeding—complete with a look at early-season results\, and side-by-side comparisons with traditional seeding methods. Join us to see how smart tech can save time\, cut costs\, and boost results. Don’t miss it! \nDate(s): Sept 9. 10\, and 11 \nTime(s): 11 am Daily \nWhere? In front of OSCIA  tent (very end of 6th lane south) booth S-610 \nAttendees will need to purchase a ticket to Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show to attend this event. \nCanada’s Outdoor Farm Show – Cover Crops from the Sky 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/canadas-outdoor-farm-show-cover-crops-from-the-sky-3/
LOCATION:Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,ÉPC,KSE,Recours aux cultures de couverturev
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250910T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250910T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221358
CREATED:20250908T134845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T134845Z
UID:10003143-1757502000-1757502000@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Canada's Outdoor Farm Show - Cover Crops from the Sky
DESCRIPTION:Curious about drones on the farm? Come see how they’re changing the game. \nDrones offer the opportunity to seed into moist soils that could not otherwise be trafficked\, to capture an extra month or more of warm growing conditions in early fall\, and to leverage specialized custom operators during an otherwise busy period. We’ll explore the best crop staging for aerial seeding—complete with a look at early-season results\, and side-by-side comparisons with traditional seeding methods. Join us to see how smart tech can save time\, cut costs\, and boost results. Don’t miss it! \nDate(s): Sept 9. 10\, and 11 \nTime(s): 11 am Daily \nWhere? In front of OSCIA  tent (very end of 6th lane south) booth S-610 \nAttendees will need to purchase a ticket to Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show to attend this event. \nCanada’s Outdoor Farm Show – Cover Crops from the Sky 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/canadas-outdoor-farm-show-cover-crops-from-the-sky-2/
LOCATION:Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,ÉPC,KSE,Recours aux cultures de couverturev
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250909T103000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221358
CREATED:20250908T134637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T134637Z
UID:10003142-1757412000-1757413800@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Canada's Outdoor Farm Show - Cover Crops from the Sky
DESCRIPTION:Curious about drones on the farm? Come see how they’re changing the game. \nDrones offer the opportunity to seed into moist soils that could not otherwise be trafficked\, to capture an extra month or more of warm growing conditions in early fall\, and to leverage specialized custom operators during an otherwise busy period. We’ll explore the best crop staging for aerial seeding—complete with a look at early-season results\, and side-by-side comparisons with traditional seeding methods. Join us to see how smart tech can save time\, cut costs\, and boost results. Don’t miss it! \nDate(s): Sept 9. 10\, and 11 \nTime(s): 11 am Daily \nWhere? In front of OSCIA  tent (very end of 6th lane south) booth S-610 \nAttendees will need to purchase a ticket to Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show to attend this event. \nCanada’s Outdoor Farm Show – Cover Crops from the Sky 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/canadas-outdoor-farm-show-cover-crops-from-the-sky/
LOCATION:Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,ÉPC,KSE,Recours aux cultures de couverturev
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250904T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250904T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221358
CREATED:20250903T185616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T190039Z
UID:10003139-1757010600-1757017800@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
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/
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,ÉPC,KSE,Recours aux cultures de couverturev
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250904T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250904T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221358
CREATED:20250718T173744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T173744Z
UID:10003113-1756980000-1756994400@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250828T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250828T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221358
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/
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,ÉPC,KSE,Recours aux cultures de couverturev,Rotational Grazing Systems,Systèmes de rotation des pâturages
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250827T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250827T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221358
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250826T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221358
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250825T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221358
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250824
DTSTAMP:20260501T221358
CREATED:20250529T142613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T162629Z
UID:10003066-1755820800-1755993599@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:OSCIA Summer Farm Day & Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Andy & Lori Van Niekerk invite you to spend a day at their Simcoe County farm in heart of the Georgian Central region! The 2025 Summer Farm Day & Bus Tour is happening Aug 22-23 in Stayner\, Ontario\, and it’s packed with innovative soil health practices & hands-on insights. This year’s theme: Applied Farm Research\, highlighting practical\, on-the-ground innovations that are helping to shape the future of Ontario agriculture. \nRegistration is required; please purchase tickets below. \n  \n \nSummer Farm Day: Friday\, Aug. 22 – Stayner\, Ontario \nTour a working farm (address to be provided after registration)\, enjoy networking opportunities\, hear from a line-up of guest speakers\, and enjoy a hot lunch from Valley Farm Market. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with other Ontario farmers\, agribusinesses and industry leaders. As OSCIA’s Provincial Director for Georgian and 1st Vice-President of the Board\, as well as a passionate and dedicated farmer\, Andy fully embraces the value of hands-on\, practical research in farming. In his words\, “There are never any mistakes\, only test plots.” He and Lori look forward to welcoming you for a day of shared knowledge\, connection and inspiration. \nTickets are $35/person for the Farm Day (Aug. 22). \n  \n \nFarm Day Agenda \n \n*The Aug. 22 Farm Day is a recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for OFCAF participants in both the cover cropping and nutrient management categories.* \n  \nSession Overview & Speaker Bios \nSession 1: Manage Resistance Now: The One Stop Shop for Resistance Resources\nSpeaker: Brittany Lacasse\, Manager Stewardship and Sustainability\, CropLife Canada\nThe Manage Resistance Now initiative is a collaborative effort of industry\, academia\, and government experts\, brought together by CropLife Canada. The program is dedicated to helping growers and industry proactively manage the development of resistance to pest control tools to support the long-term sustainability of the agriculture industry. \nSession 2: Learnings from the Great Lakes YEN\nSpeaker: Joanna Follings\, Cereals Specialist\, OMAFA\nHear the latest on the Great Lakes YEN project and what top wheat growers in the region are doing to maximize yields and close the gap on yield potential. \nSession 3: Building Resiliency with Cover Crops—Taking the Long View\nSpeaker: Dr. Laura Van Eerd\, Professor University of Guelph\nDr. Van Eerd will speak to her research work looking at the biogeochemical cycling of nitrogen and carbon in various agroecosystems including work she is undertaking on providing solutions to farmers to improve soil sustainability. \nSession 4: Introduction to Living Lab Ontario\nSpeaker: Owen Ricker\, Farmer Engagement and Research Liaison\, OSCIA\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. Learn about the 15 trials that are occurring across the province focused on increasing soil organic carbon\, nitrogen efficiency and use\, cover crop grazing\, manure storage management and field edge practices. The goal of each trial is to identify BMPs that will help capture carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. \nSession 5: On-Farm Composting\nSpeaker: Nicole Brouwer\, Farm Manager\, Glen Road Organics\nExplore how our Farm Day hosts\, Andy and Lori Van Niekerk\, compost deadstock on-site & watch a live compost turning demo. \nSession 6: Living Labs Manure Project—Methane Measurement & Mitigation\nSpeaker: Steve Burtt\, Living Lab Research Coordinator\, AAFC\nLearn about the manure storage project occurring on the farm of Andy Van Niekerk. The project is testing practical strategies to reduce methane emission from liquid manure storage including additives and other management practices. \n  \n \nSummer Bus Tour: Saturday\, Aug. 23 \nJoin a bus tour of regional points of interest (includes lunch). Participants are asked to gather at the Van Niekerk farm in Stayner (address to be provided after registration) between 8:30 and 9:00 a.m. to board the bus ahead of a prompt 9:00 a.m. departure. Our full-day agenda is as follows; a bagged lunch will be provided. \nTickets are $40/person for the Bus Tour (Aug. 23). \nBus Tour Agenda \n \n\nMiller’s Dairy: An 800-acre dairy and crop operation that is home to Jalon Jerseys\, a 100% purebred herd\, consisting of 130 milking cow and an equal number of young stock. All feeds are grown on-farm with corn\, soybeans and wheat sold as cash crops.\nOntario Crops Research Station – Bradford: See an aerial image below! This station includes a plant pathology lab\, greenhouses with ebb and flow benches and computer monitored environment\, cold storage facilities to provide the specific requirements for long term storage of onions and carrots\, and several sites for field research.\nBeattie’s Distillers: Premium farm-to-bottle potato vodka and gin products made using only the heart of the homegrown potatoes\, and five generations of farm-crafted pride (find it at the LCBO!). Beattie’s was the first Canadian gin to be made entirely from potatoes.\nAgripharm Corp: A licensed manufacturer of consumer cannabis products with expertise in both cultivation and processing. Agripharm is on the frontier of the Canadian cannabis industry\, producing a wide range of products using best-in-class manufacturing practices.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/oscia-summer-farm-day-bus-tour/
CATEGORIES:Association,Cover Cropping,Event,Georgian Central,KSE,Living Lab Ontario,Local Event,Nitrogen Management,Provincial,Regional Event,Research,Simcoe North,Simcoe South
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250813T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250813T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221358
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250807T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250807T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221358
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250726T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221358
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:20250716T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250716T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221358
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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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/
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,ÉPC,Gestion de l’azote,KSE,Rotational Grazing Systems,Systèmes de rotation des pâturages
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250703T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221358
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250618T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221358
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SUMMARY:Soil Connections at Springfield Farm
DESCRIPTION:EFAO is thrilled to partner on the Glengarry Soil & Crop Annual Open House at Springfield Farm. Drop by for a field walk and learn about soil health on the farm\, talk about techniques like cover cropping to promote healthy growing conditions\, hear from guest speakers and learn how the Glengarry Soil & Crop Association can be a support for your farm. Come with your questions! \nYou will also have the chance to meet and get to know other interested farmers and community members and enjoy some delicious refreshments. \nSpringfield Farm offers on-farm experiences\, small grains\, produce\, honey\, maple syrup and prepared foods and from their certified organic 120 acre location near Apple Hill. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen? Wednesday June 18 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere? Springfield Farm\, Apple Hill\, ON \nCost? Free event! \nREGISTER HERE \nSoil Connections at Springfield 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/soil-connections-at-springfield-farm/
LOCATION:Springfield Farm\, 18709 County Rd 25\, Apple Hill\, ON\, K0C 1B0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Association,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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