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SUMMARY:Northwest Diagnostics Day
DESCRIPTION:The Ontario Crops Research Centre – Emo invites you to attend a hands-on learning experience featuring several OMAFA specialists! \n\n\n\n\nHear from OMAFA Specialists Ben Rosser\, Christine O’Reilly\, and Joanna Follings! We will be talking about: \n\nFertilizer and weed management\nCorn management\nForage management\nCereal management\n\nRegistration will open at 9:00am and the first talk will begin at 9:30am. \nEarlybird tickets (purchased by July 20th): $40 \nRegular tickets: $60 \nPlease visit the EventBrite page to purchase tickets. \n\n\n*This event is recognized as OSCIA OFCAF KSE under BMP category Nitrogen Management and Cover Cropping
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/northwest-diagnostics-day/
LOCATION:The Ontario Crops Research Centre\, Ontario Crops Research Centre – Huron 70257 Airport Line N0M 1S4\, Exeter\, Ontario\, N0M 1S4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,KSE,Nitrogen Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260812T164400
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SUMMARY:Lambton SCIA Twilight Tour Summer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for Lambton SCIA Twilight Tour – Parkland Farms Sarnia – start time 4:44pm. Supper by Burns of Dresden. Drone vs. Ground Sprayer demo in corn\, St. Clair Conservation Authority equipment programs\, OSCIA updates\, much more! All welcome. \n*this in-person event\, Lambton SCIA Twilight Tour Summer Meeting\, 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/lambton-scia-twighlight-tour-summer-meeting/
LOCATION:Parkland Farms\, 2302 Confederation Line\, Sarnia\, Ontario\, N7T 7H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,KSE,Lambton,Local Event,Nitrogen Management,Recours aux cultures de couverturev,Regional Event,St. Clair
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814
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SUMMARY:OSCIA Summer Farm Day & Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:​ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN – SEE BELOW! \n  Explore Huronview Demo Farm\, hear from industry experts\, join a regional bus tour & more! \nTurning Research into Results — Evidence from The Fields \nFri Aug. 14th: Huronview Demonstration Farm \nJoin us on August 14 at the Huronview Demonstration Farm in Clinton\, Ontario\, for OSCIA’s Summer Meeting. As a leading research and demonstration site\, Huronview is dedicated to advancing sustainable farming practices that enhance soil health\, improve water quality\, and strengthen long-term farm resilience. \nThis full-day event will feature field-scale demonstrations and presentations from industry experts showcasing innovative agricultural research and practices. Topics will include drainage innovations\, the role of vegetative buffer strips in improving water filtration\, the impact of reduced tillage on water movement and quality\, and the benefits of cover crops for soil and water conservation. \nWhether you are a farmer\, agronomist\, researcher\, or industry professional\, this event offers a valuable opportunity to learn about the latest advancements in sustainable agriculture\, connect with peers\, and see research in action. We look forward to welcoming you for a day of learning\, discussion\, and networking \n*This event is recognized as OSCIA OFCAF KSE under BMP category Nitrogen Management and Cover Cropping. \nSat Aug. 15th: Ontario Crops Research Centre – Huron & County Farm Bus Tour \nJoin us on August 15 for a bus tour showcasing agricultural innovation across Huron County. Participants will visit the Ontario Crops Research Centre – Huron to explore leading-edge research in crop production\, pest management\, and agronomy\, and hear from Bayer Crop Science on the latest advancements in short-stature corn. The tour will also include stops at Huron Cover Crops and Hensall Co-0p\, offering a firsthand look at innovative farming practices and opportunities to connect with producers about the challenges and successes of agriculture. \nAll are welcome- see below for Ticket and Registration information. \nNeed a place to stay? ROOM BLOCK DISCOUNTED RATE EXPIRES SOON! \nFor over 100 years\, Oakwood Resort has been the ultimate getaway right by Lake Huron\, with an onsite restaurant\, indoor pool\, sauna\, and 9 hole golf course! \nOntario Soil & Crop Guest Block call 1 519 238 2324 for our discounted rate and mention Block ID #887533 \nwww.oakwoodresort.ca\n70671 Bluewater Hwy\,\nGrand Bend\, Ontario\,\nCanada\, N0M 1T0 \n  \nFor sponsorship information please contact:\nJulie Powers\, OSCIA Sponsorship & Events Coordinator\n519-841-0680 |  jpowers@ontariosoilcrop.org \n  \n \n 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/oscia-summer-farm-day-bus-tour-2/
LOCATION:Huronview Farm\, 77722 London Rd - behind the Health Unit\, Clinton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Cover Cropping,Event,General Interest,Heartland,Huron,KSE,Local Event,Nitrogen Management,Provincial,Regional Event
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SUMMARY:Middlesex SCIA Summer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Middlesex SCIA for their Summer Meeting! \nSpeakers include: \n\nNick Zwambag\, Devolder Seeds: Arrowtube Technology\nUpside Robotics: Autonomous Nutrients*\nHuron Tractor: Agronomic Tech\nDr. Adrian Correndo\, UofG: Revisiting NPK Recommendations\nUpper & Lower Thames Conservation: Conservation Update\nMargaret May\, OSCIA: Grant Opportunities Review\nPeter ‘Wheat Pete’ Johnson: Drive Shed Theatre\n\nWhen? Tuesday\, August 18\, 2026\,  starting at 4:00 pm (ending at 9pm) \nWhere? Duncrief Farms\, 10605 Charlton Drive Denfield\, Ontario N0M 1P0 \nCost? Free to attend. Supper available on site (from Appin BBQ) for $15 cost. \n*This presentation 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/middlesex-soil-and-crop-summer-tour/
LOCATION:Duncrief Farm\, 10605 Charlton Drive\, Denfield\, Ontario\, N0M 1P0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event,KSE,Local Event,Middlesex,Nitrogen Management,Provincial,Thames Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260819T090000
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SUMMARY:Getting More from Your Pastures (HYBRID)
DESCRIPTION:Getting More from Your Pastures \n\n\nWednesday\, August 19 @ 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM \nThis event is offered as a hybrid opportunity\, in-person on the farm and virtually. \n\nAgenda: \n9am – register and coffee (provided by Coastal Coffee) \n9:15-9:30am – welcome \n9:45-10:45 am – farm history and holistic management with Tony McQuail \n11:00-11:45am – nitrogen management with Ken Laing \n12:00 – Lunch (BYO or catered) \n1:00-2:15 pm – Farm tour and Rotational Grazing with Katrina McQuail \n2:30-3:15pm – Fencing demonstration with Tim Prior \n3:15-3:45 – E-collar Q and A with Sarah Martin Mills \n4:00-4:45 – Soil Health and Cover Cropping with Ruth Knight \n5pm – depart \n\nFor more information and to register\, click HERE \n*this in-person and live webinar event\, Getting More From Your Pastures\, is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing\, Cover Cropping\, and Nitrogen Management categories. \nPlease note\, if a recording becomes available following the event\, viewing the recording will not be eligible towards KSE credit.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/getting-more-from-your-pastures-hybrid/
LOCATION:Meeting Place Organic Farm\, 86016 Creek Line\, RR1\, Lucknow\, Ontario\, N0G2H0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,ÉPC,Event,Gestion de l’azote,KSE,Nitrogen Management,Recours aux cultures de couverturev,Rotational Grazing Systems,Systèmes de rotation des pâturages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T093000
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SUMMARY:Fieldwalker 2026 Sandbox Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Fieldwalker 2026 Sandbox Field Day: Dialing in crop nutrition plans and application along with a\ntillage demonstration \n9:30 AM – 2 PM\, a final agenda will be distributed shortly.\nJonathan Zettler\, CPA\, CMA\, CCA-ON \nKey Details:\n• Location – Formosa (meal) and local fields to Formosa\, ON\n• Date – Friday\, September 18\, 2026\, ~9 am Coffee to 2 pm\n• Lunch – Pineridge BBQ \nSandbox (noun): a place\, area\, or environment that provides opportunities for variation and\nexperimentation in a way suggestive of children playing in a sandbox \nWhy Sandbox? \nMany have learned more through play and hands on learning than other methods and feel this\nbest reflects where learning\, interested and fun meet. \nCurrent speaker lineup:\n• Jonathan Zettler\, Fieldwalker Agronomy\n• David Simard\, Metos Canada\n• Travis Grubb\, Kubota Canada\n• Taylor Jeffery\, Yara Canada \nTopics/Stations:\n• Weather Station/Weather Data/SWAT Water – How to use it as an in-season decision aid when\nit comes to nitrogen rates\, how leaf sensors can measure plant stress/crop response to\nenvironmental conditions.\n• Soil Sampling Methodology – P&K Grid vs SWAT vs Split depth sample (reduced tillage fields);\nNitrate sampling by landscape position – what’s in a nitrate test\, how does it vary by landscape\nposition\, what do the numbers mean?\n• Nitrogen sources and the nitrogen cycle – a pound of N is not a pound of N!\n• Managing soil compaction with the Kubota CU – working long term no-till/strip till fields – good\,\nthe bad and the ugly \nThere is a small nominal fee of $25\, mainly to ensure the people attending want to participate\nand contribute to this type of event. A portion of this fee is donated to 4-H Ontario.\nTo participate\, drop Jonathan Zettler an email by clicking on the link below or at jz@fieldwalker.ca.\nPayment – if you are an existing Fieldwalker customer I’ll invoice your account. If not\, you can etransfer $25 to jz@fieldwalker.ca. RSVP by August 30th\, 2026 for food! \n*This event is recognized as OSCIA OFCAF KSE under BMP category Nitrogen Management 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/fieldwalker-2026-sandbox-field-day/
LOCATION:Formosa\, ON\, Address Provided w/ Registration\, Formosa\, Ontario\, N0G2S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,Event,KSE,Nitrogen Management,Recours aux cultures de couverturev
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