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SUMMARY:York SCIA AGM
DESCRIPTION:Join York SCIA for their AGM on January 5\, starting at 10am in Mount Albert. \nFor additional information\, please reach out to Tom Patterson\, 905-294-9016.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/york-scia-agm-2/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Association,Event,Local Event,York
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251217T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251217T150000
DTSTAMP:20251206T141215Z
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SUMMARY:AGA 2025 - Russell
DESCRIPTION:AGA 2025 – Association des sols et récoltes de Russell \nQuand : mercredi le 17 décembre\, 2025 \nOu : Complexe Sportif La Nation\, Limoges ON. \nHoraire de la journée à venir!
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/aga-2025-russell/
LOCATION:The Nation Sports Complex\, 243 Limoges road\, Limoges\, Ontario\, K0A 2M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Russell
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251215T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251215T153000
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SUMMARY:AG Summit and Local Annual General Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Niagara Peninsula\, Haldimand\, Hamilton-Wentworth and Halton-Peel Soil & Crop Association Ag Summit and Local Annual General Meeting  \nThis multi-county event brings together farmers\, agri-business professionals\, and industry leaders for a full day of networking\, learning\, and discussion on farm business\, agronomy\, and policy. \nDate: Monday December 15\, 2025 \nLocation: Ancaster Fairgrounds\, Concession Building\, Jerseyville \n \n  \nA practical\, fast-moving day focusing on farm business\, agronomy\, and policies to kickstart your 2026 plans. \nThis event will include OSCIA updates\, regional AGMs\, tradeshow\, hot lunch\, and farmer to farmer networking. Including guest speakers: Shaun Haney (founder and host of Real Agriculture)\, Hugh Loomans (President and CEO of Sylvite Holdings)\, and Peter Johnson (resident agronomist at Real Agriculture). \nStay Up To Date: Facebook Page \nPricing: \n\nEARLY-BIRD: All OSCIA members: $10 until Nov 20th\nAfter Nov 20th: $20 for OSCIA members\nNon-members: $50\n\nMemberships: The NPSCIA Board of Directors would like to encourage you to renew your Membership or if you do not have a Membership to become members of the NPSCIA in 2025-2026. You will receive regular newsletters and opportunities to attend Knowledge Sharing Events held by NPSCIA and other Associations. \n\nMemberships available to purchase/renew at the door! Please bring cash\, cheque\, or E-transfer to scia-niagara@ontariosoilcrop.org.\nPlease check the OSCIA website to ensure your membership is ACTIVE at: https://www.ontariosoilcrop.org.\nYearly OSCIA Membership is $50.00\, Youth Memberships $25.00\, Honorary Membership $25.00
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/ag-summitt-local-annual-general-meetings/
LOCATION:Ancaster Fairgrounds\, 630 Trinity Rd S NULL\, Jerseyville\, 9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Golden Horseshoe,Haldimand,Halton,Hamilton-Wentworth,Niagara
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251211T153000
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SUMMARY:Northumberland SCIA AGM + Speakers Platform
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 AGM for the Northumberland Soil & Crop Improvement Association is happening on Thursday\, December 11\, 2025 at Gathering Place\, St. Paul’s United Church in Warkworth\, ON (new location this year!). \nTentative Agenda:\n🕘   9:00 AM  Registration🕘   9:30 AM  Business Meeting🕙 10:30 AM  OSCIA Updates\n🎙   11:00 AM  Control programs for waterhemp + other nasties (Mike Cowbrough\, Weed Management Specialist\, OMAFA)🎙   12:00 PM  Agricorp coverage options: 2025 was THE year for crop insurance (Wendell Joyce\, Regional Manager\, AgriCorp)🕒  12:30 PM  Hot Lunch by the St. Paul’s UCW (Luncheon fee: $30.00)\n🎙     1:30 PM  Balanced crop nutrition for profitability (Aaron Stevanus\, Independent Agronomist)🎙     2:30 PM  Biochar production + testing (Norm Lamothe\, Woodleigh Farms)🕒    3:00 PM  Resolutions🕒    3:30 PM  Adjourn \nA great day to connect\, swap notes\, learn something new\, and renew your membership ($40) if it’s on the list. \nQuestions? Reach out to Eric at SCIA-Northumberland@ontariosoilcrop.org
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/northumberland-scia-agm-luncheon-speakers/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s United Church\, 60 Main Street\, Warkworth\, Ontario\, K0K 3K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Northumberland,Quinte
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251210T130000
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SUMMARY:Essex SCIA member meeting and bus trip
DESCRIPTION:“Where do your beans go?” Bus trip and tour of ADM Windsor Facility. Membership update and meeting. Contact scia-essex@ontariosoilcrop.org to register. Bus pick up points at Comber (9am)\, Manning Road (9:30am) or meet at ADM parking lot north of truck entrance (10am). $10 for SCIA members\, $50 for non-members (includes 2026 membership). Lunch complements of St. Clair Region SCIA
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/essex-scia-member-meeting-and-bus-trip/2025-12-10/2/
LOCATION:Essex County\, To be determined NULL\, Essex\, 9
CATEGORIES:Essex,St. Clair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251210T170000
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SUMMARY:Essex SCIA member meeting and bus trip
DESCRIPTION:“Where do your beans go?” Bus trip and tour of ADM Windsor Facility. Membership update and meeting. Contact scia-essex@ontariosoilcrop.org to register. Bus pick up points at Comber (9am)\, Manning Road (9:30am) or meet at ADM parking lot north of truck entrance (10am). $10 for SCIA members\, $50 for non-members (includes 2026 membership). Lunch complements of St. Clair Region SCIA
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/essex-scia-member-meeting-and-bus-trip/2025-12-10/1/
LOCATION:Essex County\, To be determined NULL\, Essex\, 9
CATEGORIES:Essex,St. Clair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251209T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251209T150000
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SUMMARY:Dundas SCIA AGM
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of DSCIA\, I would like to invite you all to attend the 2025 DSCIA AGM on Tuesday\, December 9th\, at the Chesterville Legion\, starting at 9:45 am.\n\nOnce again\, we will have a schedule filled with excellent speakers\, project results\, have an excellent dinner\, award various members for their efforts this year\, and of course have our official annual general meeting.  The schedule is attached.\n\nLunch is $25 per person.\n\nI have also attached the 2026 membership renewal form. We do accept e-transfers to this email address or you are welcome to renew online at ontariosoilcrop.org.\n\nPlease RSVP by Dec. 5th.\n\nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/dundas-scia-agm/
LOCATION:Chesterville Legion\, 167 Queen St West NULL\, Chesterville\, 9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Dundas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251205T150000
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SUMMARY:Wellington SCIA Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to attend the Wellington Soil and Crop Improvement Association (WSCIA) AGM!\nJoin us as we come together to discuss the latest in soil and crop innovation\, connect with fellow producers\, and celebrate another successful year in agriculture. \n\n📅 Date: Friday\, December 5\n📍 Location: Alma Bible Church \n\n\nWe encourage you to pre-register by November 27 to help us plan accordingly. Please see the attached flyer for full event details\, including the agenda and guest speakers. \n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to network\, learn\, and share ideas with others in our local agricultural community. \n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nFlyer – ANNUAL MEETING 2025
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/wellington-scia-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Alma Bible Church\, Alma\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:AGM,Conference,Event,General Interest,Heartland,Local Event,Provincial,Regional Event,Wellington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250909T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250911T170000
DTSTAMP:20250905T181147Z
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SUMMARY:See us at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show!
DESCRIPTION:Visit the OSCIA/OMAFA tent and plots on 6th Lane South (look for our flag!) \nJoin us for a free member breakfast 830-1030 am daily\, courtesy of Sylvite AgriServices. Visit our soil pit\, check out our demos and plots including cover crop mixes for specific purposes (compaction\, erosion control\, forages)\, double crop soybeans and winter canola\, tar spot and Delta Yield in the corn plot\, 5″ wheat and manure demos. We’ll have lots of great information in our tent including our latest research projects and data\, updates on funding opportunities and the new 5th Edition Environmental Farm Plan\, 2025 wheat and weather data and much more! Of course\, all your favourite OSCIA and OMAFA will be around to chat and answer your questions too! \nHope to see you September 9-11!
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/see-us-at-canadas-outdoor-farm-show/
LOCATION:Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show\, 744906 Oxford Road 17\, Woodstock\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East Central,Eastern Valley,Elgin,Georgian Central,Golden Horseshoe,Heartland,Local Event,Middlesex,North Eastern Ontario,North Western Ontario,Ottawa Rideau,Oxford,Quinte,St. Clair,Thames Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250904T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250904T150000
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SUMMARY:DSCIA’s Combine Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Please see the attached poster for an upcoming event to be held on September 4\, 2025 at Hollandvale Inc..  Please remember to preregister!  \nJoin us to see combines\, talk about no-till combine settings\, radicle lab and the future of repeatable soil testing\, field issues and what to look for at harvest as well as used machinery markets. 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/dscias-combine-clinic/
LOCATION:11499 Henderson Road\, Brinston\, ON\, 11499 Henderson Road\, Brinston\, ON\, K0C 1E0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Dundas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250828T150000
DTSTAMP:20250807T222140Z
CREATED:20250701T181004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T222140Z
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SUMMARY:Peterborough Soil & Crop Day CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:August 28
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/peterborough-soil-crop-and-trent-university-crop-day/
LOCATION:Trent Ag Site on 2805 Pioneer Rd
CATEGORIES:East Central,Peterborough
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250827T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250827T213000
DTSTAMP:20250802T014626Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T014626Z
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SUMMARY:Ottawa Carleton SCIA Summer Social
DESCRIPTION:Join Ottawa Carleton SCIA at their Summer Social!
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/ottawa-carleton-scia-summer-social/
LOCATION:Hill Isle Farms\, 6832 Mansfield Rd.\, Stittsville
CATEGORIES:Association,Event,Ottawa Carleton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250826T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250826T210000
DTSTAMP:20250807T143154Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T143154Z
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SUMMARY:MSCIA Summer Tour
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, August 26th\, 2025\nCrooked Creek\, Rob Langford 1584 Melwood Dr\, Strathroy\, ON\nHot Meal – Appin BBQ – Cost $15 \nResidue management demo and discussion at 4:30 \nSpeakers:\nAaron Breimer\, Moose Ag – qualifies as a Nitrogen management KSE\nOfficer Kevin Bilyea – Farm and Road Safety\nLower Thames Conservation Authority\, Grant updates\nMargaret May – Grant updates \nDrive Shed Theatre with Peter Johson
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/mscia-summer-tour-2/
LOCATION:Crooked Creek\, 1984 Melwood Dr\, Strathroy\, Ontario\, N7G 3H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Middlesex
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250826T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250826T150000
DTSTAMP:20250822T133438Z
CREATED:20250822T132804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T133438Z
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SUMMARY:Rain Maker BBQ
DESCRIPTION:The Prince Edward Soil and Crop Association and the Ontario Soil Network invite you and your family to join us for our Rain Maker BBQ at Reynolds Farm (1001 County Road 4\, Picton) on Tuesday\, August 26th\, from 11 AM – 3 PM. \nThis is a family-friendly event with plenty of food\, fun\, and laughter. There will even be a climbing wall for the kids and grandkids\, courtesy of our local Pioneer dealers. \nCome out and enjoy: \n\nJuicy hamburgers and hot dogs\nFresh corn on the cob\nIce cream treats\n\n👉 No presentations – just a much-needed social gathering! \nPlease RSVP by calling Tyler (613-921-0433) or Trevor (613-846-0019) so we know how much corn to put on the grill. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n— Prince Edward Soil & Crop Improvement Association
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/rain-maker-bbq/
LOCATION:1001 County Road 4\, Picton\, ON\, 1001 County Road 4\, Picton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Prince Edward,Quinte
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250824
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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/
LOCATION:Ontario
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250818T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250818T200000
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SUMMARY:Northumberland SCIA Summer BBQ
DESCRIPTION:It’s almost here! The Northumberland SCIA Summer BBQ is happening this Monday\, August 18\, 2025\, and you’re invited to a laid-back evening of good food\, good company\, and old-fashioned summer fun. \nHere’s what’s on the agenda: \n🍴 BBQ dinner with all the fixings\n🕔 Social time starts at 5:00 PM\n🍽️ Dinner served at 6:00 PM\n🎠 Free rides on the world-famous Roseneath Carousel from 7:00–8:00 PM \n📍 Location: Roseneath Fairgrounds \n💵 Cost:\nMembers and spouse: $20\nAdults (13 and up): $25\nYouth aged 7 to 12: $10\n6 and under: Free \nRSVP: Tickets available at the door or reserve yours by emailing SCIA-Northumberland@ontariosoilcrop.org \nNo speakers. No schedule. Just a summer evening surrounded by your fellow farmers and their families. \nCheers\,\nNorthumberland SCIA
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/northumberland-scia-annual-bbq-2/
LOCATION:Roseneath Fairgrounds\, Roseneath\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Northumberland,Quinte
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250818T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250818T143000
DTSTAMP:20250815T131536Z
CREATED:20250703T165020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T131536Z
UID:10003102-1755509400-1755527400@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Soil Health Day in the Kawarthas
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a practical\, hands-on Soil Health Day — designed to give you real\, usable strategies for building healthier\, more productive soils. \nKick off the day with “The How to\, Where\, When and Why of Soil Sampling” and find out why soil testing is one of the most important tools for making informed\, cost-effective decisions. Dive into the latest Greenbelt Soil Testing Program research outcomes\, and learn what the data is telling us about soil health across the region. Then\, wrap up with “Smarter Nitrogen Management: Cutting Emissions\, Not Yields”—a session packed with practical insights on reducing nitrous oxide emissions without compromising crop performance. \nWalk the fields\, dig into soil\, and connect with other producers and experts who are improving soil from the ground up. \nWoodleigh Farms\nMonday\, Aug.18   9:30 – 2:30 \nLunch included with $10 registration. (limited seating)
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/soil-health-day-in-the-kawarthas/
LOCATION:Woodleigh Farms\, 528 Sharpe Line\, Cavan\, Ontario\, L0A 1C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event,Living Lab Ontario,Local Event,ONFARM,Peterborough,Research
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250815T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250815T160000
DTSTAMP:20250807T151809Z
CREATED:20250806T165846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T151809Z
UID:10003130-1755266400-1755273600@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Huron County Soil and Crop Equipment & Crop Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:97th Huron County Plowing Match hosted by The Dodds Family\nFriday\, August 15 from 2-4pm. Free admission (with donation at the gate)Location: 81411 Roxboro Line\, Seaforth\, ON N0K 1W0Demonstrations of robots fertilization in corn\, drone seeding oats in standing corn\, Townsend Tire representative with a tire talk and moreLunch by Wicked Witches Food Truck included \nPlowmen’s Banquet follows at 5:30pm catered by Cardiff’s (Adults $30; Children 6-12 $15; Children 5 and under FREE) \n 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/huron-county-soil-and-crop-equipment-crop-demonstration/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Huron,Local Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250812T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250812T210000
DTSTAMP:20250701T180117Z
CREATED:20250701T180117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T180117Z
UID:10003089-1755021600-1755032400@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:York SCIA Summer Barbecue
DESCRIPTION:6 pm\, at the Dale Reesor Family Farm\, 170 4th Concession Rd\, Pickering
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/york-scia-summer-barbecue/
LOCATION:YORK SCIA BBQ
CATEGORIES:York
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250723T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250723T153000
DTSTAMP:20250625T135811Z
CREATED:20250611T145953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T135811Z
UID:10003071-1753263000-1753284600@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Grey SCIA Summer Crop Walk
DESCRIPTION:Grey County SCIA and the Ontario Canola Growers Association are presenting their Summer Crop Walk on July 23rd from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm. \nThe tour will be hosted by Torrie Farms and Fairmount Farms in the Strathavon/Rocklyn areas. \nThe crop walk features a tour of an organic dairy operation\, forage trial and rotational grazing talk\, scuffler demo\, canola market and nitrogen research updates\, combine and Bushels Plus demo\, and a tillage demo\, plus a pizza lunch! \nKSE Credits for rotational grazing and nitrogen management will be available. CEU credits have been applied for. \nRegistration is free. We ask that everyone wear clean boots to respect farm biosecurity and bring their own lawn chair. Lunch is sponsored by the OCGA and refreshments are sponsored by Sprucedale Agromart\, Georgian View Ag Services and Midwest Co-op. \nRegister by Friday July 18th by emailing info@greyagservices.ca or calling 519-986-3756.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/summer-crop-walk/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Bruce,Dufferin,Georgian Central,Grey,Simcoe North
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250718
DTSTAMP:20250625T142241Z
CREATED:20250625T142212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T142241Z
UID:10003082-1752451200-1752796799@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:North Simcoe SCIA Annual Bus Trip
DESCRIPTION:  \nNorth Simcoe SCIA presents their 47th Annual Bus Trip: July 14-17 (4 days and 3 nights). \nAccommodations: Courtyard\, Kitchener \nAgenda: \n\nJuly 14 – Sky Ridge Clydesdales (beef barn) and Deen Acres Highland (cattle ranch).\nJuly 15 – Grand Valley Fortifiers\, Bridon Farms (jersey and holstein dairy)\, lunch at the Foundry Tavern and the “Jesus Christ Superstar” show at the Hamilton Theatre.\nJuly 16 – Picard Peanuts\, Whistling Gardens\, Great Mountain Ginseng (grower and retail) and Salford Group equipment production.\nJuly 17 – Bell Homestead National Historic Site\, lunch on the Grand River Cruises\, Six Nations Farmers Association and dinner at Knox Presbyterian Church.\n\nCost is $640/person. \nRegister ASAP (first-come/first served) by emailing nsimcoesoilcrop@gmail.com.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/north-simcoe-scia-annual-bus-trip/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Bruce,Dufferin,Georgian Central,Grey,Simcoe North
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250710T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250710T200000
DTSTAMP:20250707T155315Z
CREATED:20250707T155315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T155315Z
UID:10003106-1752172200-1752177600@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Oxford SCIA Summer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/oxford-scia-summer-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Event,Local Event,Oxford,Provincial,Regional Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250709T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250709T130000
DTSTAMP:20250623T200128Z
CREATED:20250623T200128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T200128Z
UID:10003080-1752051600-1752066000@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Durham Soil and Crop Improvement Association Summer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Durham Soil and Crop Improvement Association (DSCIA) July 9th as we learn about Cherries and Blueberries! \nThe first stop on the tour is Gibson Farms\, followed by Wilmont Orchards with the final stop being at Ryeland Farms to learn about the DSCIA field scale plot being conducted. There is ample parking at all three locations and a BBQ lunch provided at the plot tour. \nAgenda \n8:45 – Arrive at Gibson Farms – 3238 Concession Rd 3\, Newcastle (included in the map below) \n9:00 – 10:30 – Overview of the Gibson Farms new venture into cherry production and the latest technology in growing apples. \n10:30 – 10:45 – Move to Wilmont Orchards – a 1 minute drive down the road located at 3337 Concession Rd 3\, Newcastle. \n10:45 – 11:45 – Overview of Wilmont Orchards blueberry production and briefing on the farms partnership with Ontario Farmland Trust \n11:45 – 12:00 – Move to Ryeland Farms and the DSCIA test plot located at 7590 Langmaid Rd\, Hampton \n12:15 – 1:00 – Overview of the plot and a BBQ lunch is provided.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/durham-soil-and-crop-improvement-association-summer-meeting/
LOCATION:Gibson Farms\, 3238 Concession Road 3\, Newcastle\, Ontario\, L1B 0M9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Durham,East Central
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250708T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250708T163000
DTSTAMP:20250625T140629Z
CREATED:20250625T140549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T140629Z
UID:10003081-1751967000-1751992200@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Bruce SCIA Mystery Car Tour
DESCRIPTION:  \nBruce County SCIA’s Mystery Car Tour is happening on July 8th starting at 9:30 am. \nParticipants are asked to please meet to board the bus at 426 Concession 6 Elderslie\, Chesley ON \nBag lunches will be provided and a BBQ will follow at the end of the tour. \nCost is $25/person. \nRegister by Wednesday July 2 by emailing info@greyagservices.ca or calling 519-986-3756.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/bruce-scia-mystery-car-tour-2/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Bruce,Dufferin,Georgian Central,Grey,Simcoe North
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250415T130000
DTSTAMP:20250402T003900Z
CREATED:20250402T003900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T003900Z
UID:10003018-1744707600-1744722000@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Niagara Peninsula Soil & Crop Improvement Association - Planter Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Spring Planter Clinic
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/niagara-peninsula-soil-crop-improvement-association-planter-clinic/
LOCATION:13202 Etling Road (Shop)\, Lowbanks\, 13202 Etling Road (Shop)\, Lowbanks\, Ontario\, N0A 1K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Golden Horseshoe,Haldimand
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250324T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250324T150000
DTSTAMP:20250225T045153Z
CREATED:20250225T045153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T045153Z
UID:10002947-1742808600-1742828400@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Waterloo AGM
DESCRIPTION:Waterloo Soil and Crop Improvement Association Annual Meeting \nMarch 24\, 2025 \nFlordale Mennonite Church 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. \n  \nAGENDA \n  \n9:30 a.m.             Registration & coffee 10:00 a.m.             Welcome \n10:05 a.m.          OSCIA updates \nLois Sinclair\, Regional Program Lead John Poel\, Heartland Region Director GRCA update \n10: 45 a.m.         Austin Bruch\, CCA \n11:45 a.m.          AGM \n  \nNoon                    Sponsor welcome and lunch \n1:00 p.m.             Planter set up: getting it right\nCameron Lago\, Argis 2000 Ltd. \n1:30 p.m.             Ben Rosser\, OMAFA Corn Specialist\nDON\, tar spot\, and more: growing great corn \n2:15 p.m.             Laura Ferrier\, CCA\, Grain Farmers of Ontario Agronomist\nGrain Farmers of Ontario tools and resources \n2:30 p.m.             Panel discussion: ask the speakers your questions!
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/waterloo-agm/
LOCATION:Floradale Mennonite Church\, 22 Florapine Road NULL\, Floradale\, 9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Heartland,Waterloo
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250314T153000
DTSTAMP:20250313T163928Z
CREATED:20250312T163615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T163928Z
UID:10003010-1741942800-1741966200@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:North Simcoe SCIA Annual Seed Fair
DESCRIPTION:Download the brochure. \nMarch 14: Elmvale Community Centre \nEntries can be dropped off Mar. 13 (2-5 pm). On Mar. 14\, judging is at 9am; there is also a line-up of speakers. Membership cards can be picked up and membership dues paid at the event.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/2025-seed-feed-show/
LOCATION:Elmvale Community Centre
CATEGORIES:Simcoe North
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250307T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250307T120000
DTSTAMP:20250227T142432Z
CREATED:20250227T142432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T142432Z
UID:10002969-1741336200-1741348800@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Ottawa Carleton SCIA Annual Seed Show
DESCRIPTION:The Ottawa Carleton SCIA annual seed show is being held Friday March 7th at the North Gower community center. All are welcome to attend! Please find the attached poster for details. Reminder: If you have not yet renewed your membership\, please renew online or in person at the seed show. You must be an active member to submit entries for the seed show.  Entries can be sent to julia@sullivanagro.ca ahead of time\, Name/Farm name and Class number.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/ottawa-carleton-scia-annual-seed-show/
LOCATION:North Gower Community Centre\, 2330 Community Way\, North Gower\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Association,Event,Ottawa Carleton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250301T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250301T150000
DTSTAMP:20250227T142117Z
CREATED:20250227T142117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T142117Z
UID:10002968-1740830400-1740841200@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Algoma Lunch and Learn\, Plus Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Saturday March 1 12:00- 3:00\n\n \n\n9180 Hwy. 17 East\, Bruce Mines ON \n\n \n\nLunch By Harvest Algoma\, Sponsored by Algoma Retail Cooperative\n\n \n\nAgenda:  Lunch 12:00\n\n \n\nReports and Updates 12:30 – 1:00\n\n \n\nGuest Speaker 1:00 – 2:30  Anita O’Brien  OMAFRA Sheep and Goat Specialist.  Advanced Grazing Management for Ruminants.\n\n \n\n2:30 – wrap up and elections.\n\n \n\nRSVP to Dave Trivers (705) 989-9683 or drtrivers@gmail.com\n\n \n\nThe learning event is open to all. If you would like to join the ASCIA Membership is $30 per year you can pay membership at the meeting or online on the OSCIA Portal.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/algoma-lunch-and-learn-plus-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Algoma,Association,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250225T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250225T150000
DTSTAMP:20250221T202523Z
CREATED:20250221T202523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T202523Z
UID:10002945-1740470400-1740495600@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:MSCIA Crops Update and Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Middlesex Soil and Crop Improvement Association for their Winter Crops Update and AGM \nAGENDA \n9:15-10:15      Canola Panel – Meghan Moran OMAFA\, Alex Zelem C&M Seeds \n10:15-10:35    UTRCA Cover Crops and Water Quality – Chris Van Esbroeck- KSE Credit \n10:35-10:40    COFFEE BREAK \n10:45-10:50    OSCIA Programs Update – Margaret May \n10:50-11:50    Biostimulant/Biological Discussion  – Tuesday Kristiansen Corteva \n– Greg Stewart Syngenta \n11:50-12:00    Annual General Meeting \n12:00-1:00      LUNCH – Huron Shores Catering \n1:00-1:45        Grain Market Insights – Matthew Pot Grain Perspectives \n1:45-2:10        Crop Projects – Ben Rosser OMAFA \n2:10-3:00        Q&A – Peter Johnson Real Agriculture \n  \nWhen? Tuesday\, February 25\, 2025\, 9:00am-3:00pm \nWhere? Caradoc Community Centre\, 565 Lions Park Drive\, Mt. Brydges N0L 1W0 \nRegistration: $20.00 – contact Josh Weber : 519-495-2127 \nUTRCA Cover Crops and Water Quality 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/mscia-crops-update-and-annual-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Caradoc Community Centre\, Mt Brydges\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,ÉPC,KSE,Middlesex,Recours aux cultures de couverturev,Thames Valley
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