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SUMMARY:Spring Farm Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join the Thunder Bay Soil & Crop Improvement Association at the annual Spring Farm Conference on April 3 & 4\, 2024! There will be engaging speakers on relevant topics to the ag industry in Thunder Bay\, a tradeshow\, and plenty of networking opportunities.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/spring-farm-conference/
LOCATION:Kakabeka Legion\, 4556 Trans-Canada Hwy\, Kakabeka Falls\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Thunder Bay
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SUMMARY:Seeding Success – Farm Business Practices Assessment Workshops
DESCRIPTION:It’s no secret – primary producers who adopt farm business management practices enjoy increased\nprofitability\, confidence\, peace of mind and family and farm team harmony.\nBut\, what are the best practices when it comes to farm business management? And\, where do you begin?\nThe Seeding Success: Farm Business Practices Assessment Workshop (known in some regions as Growing\nYour Farm Profits and others as Taking Stock) is designed to help producers improve their business\npractices by combining self-assessment and action plan development with access to support resources to\nachieve results: Assess\, Act\, Achieve! \nWho Should Attend?\nThe one-day workshop is free and open to all producers – new and established. Farm families and\nmanagement teams are encouraged to attend the workshop together. \nWhat to Expect?\nParticipants will work their way through a series of self-assessment questions to identify their current\npractices under key management areas:\n1. Production Management\n2. Marketing\n3. Financial Management\n4. Human Resources\n5. Succession Planning\n6. Social Responsibility\n7. Business Goals \n\n\nBased on their self-assessment\, participants will identify their top priority areas for improvement to start creating action plans. Participants will not be asked to share personal or financial details of their operations\, but rather assess their practices against industry best practices. Participants will also learn about additional support and resources including advisory services\, training and cost-share funding opportunities to help achieve their business goals. \nThe workshop is being offered FREE to producers in multiple locations across Canada thanks to funding from the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council. \n\nFore more information and to register: https://fmc-gac.com/seedingsuccess/
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/seeding-success-farm-business-practices-assessment-workshops-3/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Express & Suites Belleville\, 291 North Front St.\, Belleville\, Ontario\, K8P 3C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hastings and L&A
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240321T210000
DTSTAMP:20240223T201331Z
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SUMMARY:UTRCA Rural Landowner Workshop 2024
DESCRIPTION:The annual Rural Landowner Workshop is headed to the Embro Community Centre on March 21st from 7 pm – 9 pm. Rural landowners in the Upper Thames River watershed are invited to learn about conservation projects such as: \n\ntree planting including buffer strips\, windbreaks\, and highly erodible land retirement\,\nwetland restoration\,\ntallgrass prairie planting\, and\nagricultural Best Management Practices (e.g.\, cover crops\, erosion control structures\, etc.)\n\nGuest speakers include: \n\nDave Green\, Greenholm Farms Limited – cover crops\, strip tillage\, digestate management\nPhil Holst\, Duck’s Unlimited – wetland creation and enhancement\n\nConservation Authority experts will discuss how they can help with the planning and design of these projects\, as well as access grants to reduce costs by up to 80%. \nTo register\, visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rural-landowner-workshop-2024-tickets-809349073867?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/utrca-rural-landowner-workshop-2024/
LOCATION:Embro Zorra Community Centre\, 355644 35th Line NULL\, Embro\, 9
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,KSE,Local Event,Middlesex,Oxford,Perth,Regional Event,Thames Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240321T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240321T163000
DTSTAMP:20240209T155552Z
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SUMMARY:Seeding Success – Farm Business Practices Assessment Workshops
DESCRIPTION:It’s no secret – primary producers who adopt farm business management practices enjoy increased\nprofitability\, confidence\, peace of mind and family and farm team harmony.\nBut\, what are the best practices when it comes to farm business management? And\, where do you begin?\nThe Seeding Success: Farm Business Practices Assessment Workshop (known in some regions as Growing\nYour Farm Profits and others as Taking Stock) is designed to help producers improve their business\npractices by combining self-assessment and action plan development with access to support resources to\nachieve results: Assess\, Act\, Achieve! \nWho Should Attend?\nThe one-day workshop is free and open to all producers – new and established. Farm families and\nmanagement teams are encouraged to attend the workshop together. \nWhat to Expect?\nParticipants will work their way through a series of self-assessment questions to identify their current\npractices under key management areas:\n1. Production Management\n2. Marketing\n3. Financial Management\n4. Human Resources\n5. Succession Planning\n6. Social Responsibility\n7. Business Goals \n\n\nBased on their self-assessment\, participants will identify their top priority areas for improvement to start creating action plans. Participants will not be asked to share personal or financial details of their operations\, but rather assess their practices against industry best practices. Participants will also learn about additional support and resources including advisory services\, training and cost-share funding opportunities to help achieve their business goals. \nThe workshop is being offered FREE to producers in multiple locations across Canada thanks to funding from the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council. \n\nFore more information and to register: https://fmc-gac.com/seedingsuccess/
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/seeding-success-farm-business-practices-assessment-workshops-2/
LOCATION:Delta Hotels by Marriott Guelph Conference Centre\, 50 Stone Rd W\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1G 0A9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Wellington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240312T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240314T160000
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SUMMARY:Ottawa Valley Farm Show
DESCRIPTION:Make sure you mark your calendar to attend the Ottawa Valley Farm Show will take place at the EY Centre in Ottawa on March 12 – 14th\, 2024!
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/ottawa-valley-farm-show/
LOCATION:EY Centre\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Eastern Valley,Frontenac,Grenville,Leeds,Ottawa Carleton,Ottawa Rideau,Renfrew
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240308T160000
DTSTAMP:20240229T194754Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Dundas SCIA Seed\, Forage and Agricultural Show
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/2024-dundas-scia-seed-forage-and-agricultural-show/
CATEGORIES:Association,Dundas,Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240309
DTSTAMP:20240215T142845Z
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SUMMARY:Frontenac Hay and Seed Show
DESCRIPTION:Please contact Mike MacLean for more information.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/frontenac-hay-and-seed-show/
LOCATION:To be determined\, unknown NULL\, Dryden\, 9
CATEGORIES:Frontenac,Ottawa Rideau
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240306T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240306T210000
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SUMMARY:Profitable Pastures: Predicting Cattle Performance from Grazed Pasture (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the 2024 Profitable Pastures webinar series! The Ontario Forage Network has three excellent speakers lined up to help you get the most out of your pasture. This year’s webinars will take place from 8:00 pm until 9:00 pm Eastern time on March 5th\, 6th\, and 7th. \nWednesday\, March 6th:\nPredicting Cattle Performance from Grazed Pasture with James Byrne \nLearn how pasture stage of growth effects cattle performance. Learn how to predict cattle performance from stage of growth and how to manage pastures to deliver your ideal cattle performance. \nFor more information or to register\, visit https://onforagenetwork.ca/ontario-forage-council/profitable-pastures/  \nNote: These sessions must be attended live in order to qualify as a Knowledge Sharing Event. A recording of the session does not qualify.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/profitable-pastures-predicting-cattle-performance-from-grazed-pasture/
CATEGORIES:Association,KSE,Local Event,Provincial,Regional Event,Rotational Grazing Systems
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240307
DTSTAMP:20240215T142935Z
CREATED:20240215T142453Z
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SUMMARY:Lanark Seed Show
DESCRIPTION:Stay tuned for more information.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/lanark-seed-show/
LOCATION:To be determined\, unknown NULL\, Dryden\, 9
CATEGORIES:Lanark,Ottawa Rideau
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240305T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240305T210000
DTSTAMP:20240301T181913Z
CREATED:20240124T210637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T181913Z
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SUMMARY:Profitable Pastures: Getting Started on Rotational Grazing (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the 2024 Profitable Pastures webinar series! The Ontario Forage Network has three excellent speakers lined up to help you get the most out of your pasture. This year’s webinars will take place from 8:00 pm until 9:00 pm Eastern time on March 5th\, 6th\, and 7th. \nTuesday\, March 5\, 2024\nGetting Started on Rotational Grazing with Joe Dickenson \nThere is a lot of emphasis on rotational grazing right now. Everyone is talking about the environmental and production benefits that rotational grazing can bring to a farm. While conversations are ongoing around how to improve an existing rotational system\, it can be hard to find information on how to start. Joe’s talk aims to address that gap. \nFor more information or to register\, visit https://onforagenetwork.ca/ontario-forage-council/profitable-pastures/  \nNote: These sessions must be attended live in order to qualify as a Knowledge Sharing Event. A recording of the session does not qualify.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/profitable-pastures-getting-started-on-rotational-grazing-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Association,KSE,Local Event,Provincial,Regional Event,Rotational Grazing Systems
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240305T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240305T133000
DTSTAMP:20240209T020753Z
CREATED:20240209T012459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T020753Z
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SUMMARY:Norfolk March Grower Day
DESCRIPTION:Discover the results of the Norfolk Compaction Day in August 2023 as Ian McDonald and Jim Warren discuss the qualities of Norfolk’s soils and how they compact.  Also learn about the flow of water through our sand soils with Kevin McKague.  The 2023 trials data and upcoming cost-share opportunities will also be explored. \nLimited seating\, so please reserve your ticket today \nLunch included \nFree for OSCIA members\, $15.00 for non-members paid at the door
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/norfolk-march-grower-day/
LOCATION:Courtland Community Center\, 272 Main Street\, Courtland\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Golden Horseshoe,Norfolk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240306
DTSTAMP:20240215T143038Z
CREATED:20240215T142629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T143038Z
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SUMMARY:Leeds Seed Show
DESCRIPTION:Stay tuned for more information.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/leeds-seed-show/
LOCATION:To be determined\, unknown NULL\, Dryden\, 9
CATEGORIES:Leeds,Ottawa Rideau
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240304T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240304T143000
DTSTAMP:20240301T140636Z
CREATED:20240215T142751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T140636Z
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SUMMARY:Carleton SCIA Spring Meeting and Seed Show 2024
DESCRIPTION:Stay tuned for more information. \nTo register\, email Leigh Hudson-Templeton at leigh.hudson89@gmail.com.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/ottawa-carleton-seed-show/
LOCATION:North Gower Community Centre\, 2330 Community Way\, North Gower\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,KSE,Ottawa Carleton,Ottawa Rideau
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240229T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240229T163000
DTSTAMP:20240209T153052Z
CREATED:20240208T201744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T153052Z
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SUMMARY:Seeding Success - Farm Business Practices Assessment Workshops
DESCRIPTION:It’s no secret – primary producers who adopt farm business management practices enjoy increased\nprofitability\, confidence\, peace of mind and family and farm team harmony.\nBut\, what are the best practices when it comes to farm business management? And\, where do you begin?\nThe Seeding Success: Farm Business Practices Assessment Workshop (known in some regions as Growing\nYour Farm Profits and others as Taking Stock) is designed to help producers improve their business\npractices by combining self-assessment and action plan development with access to support resources to\nachieve results: Assess\, Act\, Achieve! \nWho Should Attend?\nThe one-day workshop is free and open to all producers – new and established. Farm families and\nmanagement teams are encouraged to attend the workshop together. \nWhat to Expect?\nParticipants will work their way through a series of self-assessment questions to identify their current\npractices under key management areas:\n1. Production Management\n2. Marketing\n3. Financial Management\n4. Human Resources\n5. Succession Planning\n6. Social Responsibility\n7. Business Goals \n\n\nBased on their self-assessment\, participants will identify their top priority areas for improvement to start creating action plans. Participants will not be asked to share personal or financial details of their operations\, but rather assess their practices against industry best practices. Participants will also learn about additional support and resources including advisory services\, training and cost-share funding opportunities to help achieve their business goals. \nThe workshop is being offered FREE to producers in multiple locations across Canada thanks to funding from the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council. \n\nFore more information and to register: https://fmc-gac.com/seedingsuccess/
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/seeding-success-farm-business-practices-assessment-workshops/
LOCATION:Ridgetown\,  University of Guelph
CATEGORIES:Chatham-Kent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240216T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240216T140000
DTSTAMP:20240130T193400Z
CREATED:20240130T193400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T193400Z
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SUMMARY:Prince Edward SCIA AGM
DESCRIPTION:Prince Edward SCIA AGM\nFebruary 16\, 2024\n10:30 AM—2:00 PM \nBloomfield United Church Hall\n230 Main St\, Bloomfield\, ON \nMembers—Free\nNon–members Lunch $15.00 \nSpeakers\nPeter Johnson—”Wheat Pete’s” Word on Top Tips for Top Yields in 2024\nSteve Kell—Kell Grain 2024 Market Update \nFor more information and to confirm attendance by February 12—Noon\nplease call Tyler Lester: 613-921-0433 or Patti Stacey: 613-919-5154 \nWalk–in’s are welcome\nNew Memberships or Renewals will be available at the meeting \nEvent Sponsors: Trevor Crowe\, Mark McFaul\, Gary Parks
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/prince-edward-scia-agm/
LOCATION:Bloomfield United Church Hall\, 272 Main Street NULL\, Bloomfield\, K0K1G0\, 9
CATEGORIES:Prince Edward,Quinte
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240215T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240215T150000
DTSTAMP:20240117T194711Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T194711Z
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SUMMARY:Fair is not Equal: Strategies and Challenges of Passing on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Estate\, succession\, transition – call it what you want\, it can be a challenging\, difficult and cumbersome process.  The aim of this course is to get you started\, and provide pointers to help get a plan in place\, whether you are the older or younger generation.  Robert (Bob) specializes in agricultural law.  He co-authored “Agriculture Law in Canada 2nd Ed.”.  With his spouse\, he operates a mixed cash crop and beef cattle farm in Grey County.  \nPresented by: Robert W. Scriven\, Partner\, Bennett Grant LLP \nThursday February 15th\, 2024\, 1:30 – 3:30 pm at Grey Ag Services. $20. Registration is required.  \nFind more info at:\nhttps://www.greyagservices.ca/courses-webinars\ninfo@greyagservices.ca\n519-986-3756 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/fair-is-not-equal-strategies-and-challenges-of-passing-on-the-farm/
LOCATION:Grey Ag Services\, 206 Toronto St S\, Markdale\, Ontario\, N0C 1H0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bruce,Dufferin,Georgian Central,Grey,Huron,Perth,Simcoe North,Wellington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240214T170000
DTSTAMP:20240117T193150Z
CREATED:20240117T193150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T193150Z
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SUMMARY:Setting Calves up for Success: Building Quality Along the Cow-Calf\, Backgrounding\, and Feedlot Continuum
DESCRIPTION:Morning segment will include discussion on building calf quality and feedlot preparedness as well as targets for backgrounding cattle. The afternoon session will be held on farm at Tupling Farms. This is a feedlot producer who buys Ontario calves and will speak to what he looks for when purchasing.  \nPresented by: Megan Van Schaik & James Byrne\, both Beef Specialists at OMAFRA\, and Bert Tupling\, owner of Tupling Farms  \nWednesday February 14th\, 2024\, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Morning at Grey Ag Services\, afternoon at Tupling Farms. $40\, includes lunch. Registration is required by February 9th.  \nFind more info at: https://www.greyagservices.ca/courses-webinars info@greyagservices.ca 519-986-3756 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/setting-calves-up-for-success-building-quality-along-the-cow-calf-backgrounding-and-feedlot-continuum/
LOCATION:Grey Ag Services\, 206 Toronto St S\, Markdale\, Ontario\, N0C 1H0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bruce,Dufferin,Georgian Central,Grey,Huron,Perth,Simcoe North,Wellington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240209T150000
DTSTAMP:20240117T192627Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T192627Z
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SUMMARY:Tile Drainage
DESCRIPTION:Learn all about tile drainage from the experts. Join us for this on-farm day discussing everything tile drainage! Lunch is included. Register by February 2nd to hold your spot!  \nPresented by: Sid Vander Veen of R.J. Burnside & Associates Ltd.\, Mel Luymes of Land Improvement Contractors of ON\, Byron Bothwell of Bluewater Drainage\, and Keith Reid of ALUS Grey Bruce.  \nFriday February 9th\, 2024\, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Held at Jeff Curry’s shed in the Owen Sound area. Sponsored by ALUS Grey Bruce\, this course is free and lunch is provided. Registration is required.  \nFind more info at: https://www.greyagservices.ca/courses-webinars info@greyagservices.ca 519-986-3756 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/tile-drainage/
LOCATION:To be determined\, unknown NULL\, Dryden\, 9
CATEGORIES:Bruce,Dufferin,Georgian Central,Grey,Simcoe North
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240207T200000
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SUMMARY:Figuring Out Frost Seeding (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Frost seeding is a popular way to renovate a hay field or pasture. This webinar will cover key considerations to set yourself up for success ahead of the 2024 frost seeding window.  \nPresented by: Christine O’Reilly\, Forage & Grazing Specialist at OMAFRA  \nWednesday February 7th\, 2024\, 7:00 – 8:00 pm on Zoom. $12. Registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/figuring-out-frost-seeding-tickets-769731998127 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/figuring-out-frost-seeding/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Bruce,Dufferin,Georgian Central,Grey,Huron,KSE,Perth,Rotational Grazing Systems,Simcoe North,Wellington
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grey County Agricultural Services":MAILTO:info@greyagservices.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240201T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240201T150000
DTSTAMP:20240117T191424Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T191424Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Your Financials and Cost Accounting
DESCRIPTION:Do you know your numbers? Learn about:\n– Bookkeeping basics\n– How to read a profit and loss statement & balance sheet\n– Master budgeting and cash flow projections\n– How to optimize cash flow\n– Setting up KPIs/Scoreboards of your important numbers & why\n– What is cost accounting and how it will help you make better financial decisions\n– Break-even analysis and what if scenarios (ex. should I grow beans\, wheat or corn)  \nPresented by: Paul Oehm of Business Profit  \nThursday February 1st\, 2024\, 1:30 – 3:00 pm at Grey Ag Services in Markdale ON\, also livestreamed. $20. Registration is required.  \nFind more info at:\nhttps://www.greyagservices.ca/courses-webinars\ninfo@greyagservices.ca\n519-986-3756 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/understanding-your-financials-and-cost-accounting/
LOCATION:Grey Ag Services\, 206 Toronto St S\, Markdale\, Ontario\, N0C 1H0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bruce,Dufferin,Georgian Central,Grey,Simcoe North
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240201T170000
DTSTAMP:20240103T164925Z
CREATED:20240103T164925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T164925Z
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SUMMARY:Victoria SCIA AGM
DESCRIPTION:Join the Victoria SCIA for their AGM on February 1st\, 2024 at 10:00AM. \nThe meeting will take place at Cambray Hall. \nFor more information about this event\, please contact: \nAdam Bent \n705-328-1185 \nbentipac@hotmail.ca
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/victoria-scia-agm/
CATEGORIES:Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240130T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240130T210000
DTSTAMP:20240124T112041Z
CREATED:20240124T112041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T112041Z
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SUMMARY:Norfolk AGM
DESCRIPTION:Norfolk Soil & Crop Improvement Association \n83rd Annual Banquet & Meeting \nTuesday January 30\, 2024 \nDelhi German Hall \n5-6pm Exhibits and Social    6pm Dinner and Meeting \nSpeaker: Andy Pasztor – The Story Behind Andy Clean \nFor tickets and memberships contact Tracey 519-532-2959 or tkcourt@execulink.com
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/norfolk-agm/
LOCATION:Delhi German Hall\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Golden Horseshoe,Norfolk
GEO:51.253775;-85.3232139
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240130T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240130T150000
DTSTAMP:20240109T153531Z
CREATED:20240109T153531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T153531Z
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SUMMARY:Waterloo SCIA AGM
DESCRIPTION:Join us January 30 at Floradale Mennonite Church for Waterloo SCIA’s AGM. \n9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. \nFeaturing Jake Munroe from OMAFRA.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/waterloo-scia-agm/
LOCATION:Floradale Mennonite Church\, 22 Florapine Road NULL\, Floradale\, 9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Heartland,Waterloo
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240129T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240129T210000
DTSTAMP:20240124T112840Z
CREATED:20240124T112840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T112840Z
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SUMMARY:Haldimand AGM
DESCRIPTION:Haldimand Soil & Crop Improvement Association\nMonday\, January 29th 6:30pm\nPlease join us for a social and informative evening while\nsupporting your local Soil & Crop association\nCost for the evening is membership renewal of $30/year\nFor Information please contact:\nMatt Beischlag 289-439-7746\nBrandon Glenney 289-808-2088\nElliot Armstrong 905-745-9266\nKim Hessels-Glenney 905-961-8553\n5272 Highway 3 (Talbot Road)\, Cayuga \nAnnual General Meeting\n6:30 pm: Welcome & Introductions Matt Beischlag\n6:45 pm: OSCIA Update & Cost Share Program Nancy VanSas\n7:00 pm: OSCIA Provincial Update Alan Thompson\n7:10 pm: Haldimand Soil & Crop Reports & Voting\n8:00 pm: The Executive Director of Land Improvement Contractors of Ontario\, Mel Luymes\, will be presenting on the Huron Drainage Tile Research Project\n8:30 pm: Summer Meeting Introduction Matt Beischlag & Kim\nHessels-Glenney\nHot and Cold Refreshments courtesy of Anderson Grain Locally\nsourced baked goods courtesy of KC Ag Solutions
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/haldimand-agm/
LOCATION:Glenney Farms\, 5272 Talbot Road (Highway 3)\, Cayuga\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Golden Horseshoe,Haldimand
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240126T150000
DTSTAMP:20240125T161411Z
CREATED:20231201T144051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T161411Z
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SUMMARY:Brant Winter Meeting & AGM
DESCRIPTION:Doors Open at 8:30 am
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/brant-winter-meeting-agm/
LOCATION:Burford Ag Hall\, 6 Park Ave\, Burford\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brant,Golden Horseshoe,KSE,Nitrogen Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240125T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240125T220000
DTSTAMP:20240106T093110Z
CREATED:20240106T093110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240106T093110Z
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SUMMARY:Huron County AGM
DESCRIPTION:Our AGM will be at the Holmesville Community Centre this year on January 25.  It is an evening event with doors open at 5:00 p.m.  Dinner is free for one with a renewed membership and $25 for non-members or significant others.  Speakers include Peter Johnson “Wheat Pete” Real Agriculture\, Arjan van der Eijk from IT-Works on cyber security on the farm and Dean Shanz CCA-ON on slow release fertilizers.  There will also be an update on all last year’s activities and the demo farm at Huronview.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/huron-county-agm/
LOCATION:Holmesville Community Centre\, Community Centre Rd\, Holmesville\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Heartland,Huron
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240125T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240125T210000
DTSTAMP:20231220T171128Z
CREATED:20231220T171128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T171128Z
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SUMMARY:Chatham-Kent SCIA 2024 AGM
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Chatham-Kent Soil & Crop Improvement Association Annual Meeting will be hosted the evening of January 25th from 5:00pm – 9:00pm at the Links of Kent Golf Course and you’re invited!  Additional details about the event and speakers can be found in the attached pdf.  Please RSVP if you plan on attending! \nSpeakers:  \n\nAndres Hurtado: Terra Nova UAV – Drones in Agriculture\nDanny Jefferies: Soil Health Assessment Protocol (SHAP)\nColin Elgie: Long Term P & K Fertility Trial Results\nJoanne Sanders: 2024 OSCIA Funding Programs\n\nRegistration Details:  \n\n$40.00/attendee – Includes catered buffet dinner. Paid via cash or cheque at the door.\nCash bar.\nEmail Colin Little to RSVP:littlecolin3@gmail.com. You must RSVP by January 12th.\n\nVenue: Links of Kent Golf Club & Event Centre  \n120 Indian Creek Rd. W\, Chatham\, ON\, N7M 2E2
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/chatham-kent-scia-2024-agm/
LOCATION:Links of Kent Golf Club\, 120 Indian Creek Rd. W\, Chatham\, ON\, N7M 2E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Association,Chatham-Kent,Event,St. Clair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240124T160000
DTSTAMP:20240121T022143Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240121T022143Z
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SUMMARY:Hamilton-Wentworth SCIA Winter Meeting & AGM
DESCRIPTION:Hamilton-Wentworth SCIA will be holding their winter meeting & AGM on January 24\, 2024.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/hamilton-wentworth-scia-winter-meeting-agm/
LOCATION:Ancaster Fairgrounds\, 630 Trinity Rd S NULL\, Jerseyville\, 9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Golden Horseshoe,Hamilton-Wentworth
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240120
DTSTAMP:20231201T185854Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T185854Z
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SUMMARY:Midwest Ag Conference
DESCRIPTION:Golden Horseshoe SCIA and Heartland SCIA are co-hosting the Midwest Ag Conference at RIM Park\, Waterloo on January 19\, 2024. \nLearn more about: \nSoil Biology and Biologicals \nPractical Paths to Improving Soil Health \nResidue Management & Tillage Optimization \nOptimizing Grain Crop Agronomy \nSoil Focus:  Building Your Soil Utopia \nTo sign up\, visit the Ontario Ag Conference website at https://www.ontarioagconference.ca/
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/midwest-ag-conference/
LOCATION:RIM Park Manulife Sportsplex\, 2001 University Ave. E.\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brant,Golden Horseshoe,Haldimand,Halton,Hamilton-Wentworth,Heartland,Huron,Niagara,Norfolk,Perth,Waterloo,Wellington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240118T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240118T153000
DTSTAMP:20231206T151429Z
CREATED:20231121T212114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T151429Z
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SUMMARY:Bruce County Winter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please mark your calendars for Bruce County SCIA’s Winter Meeting – January 18th 2024 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. \nThe meeting will be moving to a new location this year\, the Cargill Community Centre\, 999 Greenock Brant Townline\, Cargill ON\, N0G 1J0. \nTopics will include: \n· How to do practical or essential precision ag\n· How to setup good on-farm trials\n· Nitrogen emissions???\n· Hay as a cash crop\n· And perennial updates for OSCIA/OMAFRA. \nA hot lunch will be catered by Harley’s Pub & Perk from Mildmay. \nIf you have crop plot results that you would like shared during the meeting\, please forward them to Jonathan Zettler or another Bruce SCIA director. \nPlease pre-register for the meeting by emailing info@greyagservices.ca or calling 519-986-3756.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/bruce-county-winter-meeting/
LOCATION:Cargill Community Centre\, 999 Greenock Brant Townline\, Cargill\, Ontario\, N0G 1J0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bruce,Dufferin,Georgian Central,Grey,Huron,KSE,Nitrogen Management,Perth,Simcoe North,Wellington
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