Grey Bruce Farmers' Week: Corn Populations and Nitrogen Management
2026-01-12 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | Elmwood Community Centre, 38 Concession Rd 10, Elmwood, ON, N0G 1S0, Canada
Join Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week to learn from Josh Nasielski, Assistant Professor, University of Guelph, on corn populations and nitrogen management.
When? January 12, 2026 from 2:30 pm to 3:15 pm
Where? Elmwood Community Centre (38 Queen St. W, Elmwood, ON)
Attendees will need to purchase a ticket to Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week to attend this event.
Registration: Visit www.greybrucefarmersweek.ca for more information on tickets
Corn Populations and Nitrogen Management is an OSCIA recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management category

Oxford SCIA Annual Meeting
2026-01-13 09:00 - 15:30 | Embro Zorra Community Centre, 355644 35th Line NULL, Embro, 9
Tuesday January 13, Embro Community Centre 9 am doors open

9:00 am – Doors Open/Registration

Welcome and President’s Remarks
Adoption of Annual Meeting Minuets from January 2025
Treasurer’s Report Adoption of Financial Report
Nomination Committee Report
Recognize Current Directors and Executive & Past Presidents
Further Nominations
Ask for any New Resolutions to present at OSCIA AGM
Proposed Constitutional Amendment

Jason Deveau – Application Technology Specialist OMAFA Sprayer Technologies Review

Farm Roundtable on Tillage Moderated by Ben Rosser, OMAFA

Hot Noon Buffet – Dee Lights Bakery and Catering Exhibitors area open until meeting resumes

Ken McCutcheon & George Vereyken Understanding Drainage Tile from a on farm to municipal drain perspective

Ben Rosser, Corn Specialist OMAFA 2025 Oxford county field trial work

Virginia Janssen – Oxford AgroPro 2025 local production review. What we learned.

Cathy Dibble – OSCIA OSCIA Funding Program Update

Kerrie Jenken- Thames Valley Regional Director Provincial Director Report

Introduction of 2026 President Heather Schuurmans

Adjournment

2 Part Webinar Series: Strengthening Your Weed Control Program with Cover Crops
2026-01-13 12:00 - 13:00
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.

Monday, January 12 | 11:00 AM CT / 12:00 PM ET (1-hour)
Tuesday, January 13 | 11:00 AM CT / 12:00 PM ET (1-hour)

REGISTER HERE
Strengthening 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.

Glengarry SCIA annual meeting
2026-01-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Alexandria Restaurant, Alexandria, ON, Canada
Join us for a review of the year 2025 and plans for 2026 activities and events. Hear our guest speaker, Tim Tremblay, of Sky Drones Inc., speak about the future capabilities of drones in agriculture. We will also be electing our new president, vice-president and directors for the upcoming two-year term. Everyone is welcome to attend!

SSCIA AGM and Tour
2026-01-14 10:00 - 15:30 | Marseni Farm, 817 Prinipale St., Casselman, ON, K0A 1M0, Canada
Stormont SCIA Annual Meeting will be on January 14, 10 am at Marseni Farm, 817 Principale St., Casselman, K0A 1M0, to view the Controlled Environment Agriculture Operation.
Lunch and meeting at St.Albert Cheese Factory.
SSCIA reports, Corn High Yield Results, OSCIA’s latest Program updates, etc.
A short Directors’ Meeting will follow the AGM.

Chatham-Kent SCIA AGM
2026-01-15 08:00 - 11:00 | To be determined, unknown NULL, Dryden, 9
Chatham-Kent Soil & Crop Improvement Association Annual General Meeting. More details to be posted.

Midwest Ag Conference (MWAC)
2026-01-16 | RIM Park Manulife Sportsplex, 2001 University Ave. E., Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Two Nitrogen Management KSEs are available at this year’s Midwest Ag Conference.
Looking Back, Looking Forward – 9:10 AM to 10:00 AM
– Greg Stewart, Syngenta
– Henry Prinzen, Maizex
– Horst Bohner, OMAFA [Moderator]
Advancements in biologicals, sulphur, and nitrogen field research will be discussed.
Feeding the Soil and the Crop – 1:50 PM to 2:40 PM
– Christine Brown, OMAFA
High fertilizer prices, improving soil health, and access to off-farm amendments provide opportunities – including for farms without livestock.
Register for MWAC

2026 Midwest Ag Conference
2026-01-16 08:30 - 16:00 | RIM Park Manulife Sportsplex, 2001 University Ave. E., Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
SAVE THE DATE!
The 2026 Midwest Ag Conference is in Waterloo-Heartland.

Focus on understanding when, where and how precision agronomy brings value, from starting to validating the results for on-farm improvements

The MidWest Agricultural Conference is a cooperative effort between Golden Horseshoe and Heartland Soil & Crop Improvement Assocations and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness. This is the premiere field crop conference in Midwestern Ontario. The program is designed to provide growers and agribusiness personnel with the latest in-depth crop management information. Certified Crop Advisor credits are available for most sessions. Learn more about the Conference.
Registration Now Open: Buy Tickets!

Waterloo AGM (2026)
2026-01-20 09:30 - 15:00 | Floradale Mennonite Church, 22 Florapine Road NULL, Floradale, 9, Canada
Waterloo SCIA AGM
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
9:30 registration
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Speakers, lunch, workshop, and AGM
Hot lunch – $25
Membership (optional) – $40
Sponsorship (includes 2 lunches) $200
PLEASE RSVP if you plan to attend. Cash and cheque will be accepted at the door OR you can register and pay online.
Call/text 519-546-3193 or email waterlooscia@ontariosoilcrop.org

Brant SCIA 2026 AGM
2026-01-22 08:30 - 14:30 | Burford Ag Hall, 6 Park Ave, Burford, ON, Canada
We are pleased to announce that our Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday January 22, 2026 at the Burford Ag Hall.

If you have any questions please contact Linda Snyder at 519-759-4232, or at brantsoilandcrop@gmail.com.

Ottawa Carleton SCIA 2026 AGM
2026-01-22 09:15 - 14:00 | Stittsville Legion, 1481 Stittsville Main Street, Stittsville, ON, Canada
Join us at the Ottawa Carleton Soil and Crop Improvement Association Annual General Meeting being held at the Stittsville Legion – 1484 Stittsville Main St on January 22nd.
We hope you can join us for Soil and Crop updates on programs available for the upcoming year as well as our great guest speakers!
Topics include Agricorp Update Where does our fertilizer come from, and a CCA Panel that you can ask questions and discus the 2025 drought.
Registration is at 9:15, speakers start at 9:30. There will be coffee and donuts before the meeting as well as lunch provided at a cost of $25 per person. We will plan to adjourn at 2pm.

For more information, contact please Julia at scia-ottawa-carleton@ontariosoilcrop.org.

Carlotte Ag & Grand River Robotics Winter Meeting
2026-01-22 13:30 - 15:30
January 22, 2026 | 1:30-3:30PM
Carlotte Farms, 7538 First Line, Arthur, Ontario, N0G 1A0
Guest Speakers:

Henry Hutten – Grand River Robotics
Christine Brown – OMAFA Manure and Nitrogen Management
Adrian Correndo – University of Guelph, Research Project Update
Carl Brubacher – Our on Farm Goals with 360 RAIN
Ian Macdonald – OMAFA – Finding the Wins
Craig Gilbert – 46 Ag, Atlantic Canada

Please RSVP By Jan. 20.
Register by visiting https://form.jotform.com/260115019865253 or calling Tonile Klooster at 519-608-2886.
Coffee and donuts sponsored by FCC

Carlotte Ag & Grand River Robotics Winter Meeting
2026-01-22 13:30 - 15:30 | Carlotte Farms, 7538 First Line, Arthur, Ontario, N0G 1A0, Canada
When: January 22 @ 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Where:Carlotte Farms, 7538 First Line, Arthur, ON N0G 1A0
Register Here

OMAFA Manure and Nitrogen Management is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management category.

Guelph Organic Conference: Building Soil Health in Organic Grain Production using Ecological Systems Strategies
2026-01-27 09:00 - 16:00 | 42 Carden Street, 42 Carden Street, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 3A2, Canada
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.
The 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

Dr. 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.
Register for the Session
Guelph 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.

Victoria SCIA AGM
2026-01-28 10:00
Join Victoria SCIA for their AGM on January 28, starting at 10am in Cambray.
For additional information, please reach out to Adam Bent, 705-328-1185.

Understanding Urease and Nitrification Inhibitors
2026-01-28 13:00 - 14:00
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.
Join us on Wednesday, January 28 with Dr. John Lauzon to explore how urease and nitrification inhibitors can reduce nitrogen losses in agricultural systems and improve nitrogen use efficiency. Nitrogen is essential for crop growth, yet a significant portion of applied fertilizer is often lost through ammonia volatilization, nitrification, denitrification, and leaching. These losses reduce crop uptake, increase production costs, and contribute to environmental impacts such as nitrous oxide emissions and water contamination.
Funding for this project has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS) – On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF).
This event is free to attend. CEUs 1.0 Nutrient Management available (Pending Approval). This webinar is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for applicants with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management category (only available for the live webinar).
REGISTER HERE

St. Clair Region & Chatham-Kent SCIA AGM
2026-01-28 13:00 - 14:30 | John Bradley Convention Centre, 565 Richmond Street, Chatham, ON, Canada
Regional AGM and CK AGM. Ian McDonald data review of August Compaction Event, updates from Colin Elgie, Margaret May, Lower Thames Conservation Authority. All SCIA Regional members welcome. Wednesday, January 28th at the Chatham-Kent Farm Show, Bradley Convention Centre, Chatham. Located in meeting rooms from 1pm-2:30pm.

Guelph Organic Conference: Organic vs Inorganic Nitrogen: What every organic farmer needs to know
2026-01-28 14:30 - 17:00 | 42 Carden Street, 42 Carden Street, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 3A2, Canada
The way in which plants detect, take up and utilise different forms of nitrogen is of fundamental importance to all farmers but the specific benefits of organic vs inorganic nitrogen sources is of particular importance to organic farmers. Organic forms of nitrogen are less leaky and more stable in the soil but when taken up by the plant, organic forms are more metabolically efficient than inorganic forms – in other words – plants require less energy to process and make use of organic forms of nitrogen. This has major implications for biomass production (yield), nitrogen demand and nitrogen use efficiency, presenting a critical opportunity for organic farmers to manage nitrogen in a more targeted and efficient way. Is nitrogen really such a limitation in organic systems when organic forms are in dominant supply to the plant? Does the natural process of atmospheric N-fixation supply organic or inorganic N to the plant? Does a pound of N simply equal a pound of N? There is much more to the nitrogen story and this presentation will answer these important questions and take a deep dive into all things nitrogen nutrition.

Joel Williams is an independent plant and soil health educator and consultant who has worked extensively in Australia, Europe and Canada where he is currently based. He has a keen interest in soil health, plant nutrition and plant and soil microbiomes and how these may support the development of sustainable production systems. Joel has a Bachelor of Agricultural Science specialising in plant and soil dynamics and an MSc in Food Policy where he explored motivations and barriers to the adoption of intercropping. Joel has a passion for teaching and sharing a combination of scientific and practical information and has lectured to farming audiences internationally.
Register for the Session
Guelph Organic Conference: Organic vs Inorganic Nitrogen: What every organic farmer needs to know is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management category.

Huron AGM
2026-01-28 17:00 - 22:00 | Brussels Legion, 620 Turnberry Street NULL, Brussels, Ontario, N0G1H0, Canada
Please join Huron SCIA for our AGM on January 28!

Norfolk SCIA's 85th Annual Meeting & Banquet
2026-01-29 16:30 - 21:00 | Delhi German Hall, ON, Canada
Join Norfolk SCIA for their Annual Meeting & Banquet on January 29, 2026!
For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Tracey (519-532-2959 or tkcourt@execulink.com).

Webinar: Sowing solutions: Why these cover cropping BMPs? / Solutions d’ensemencement Pourquoi avoir choisi ces PGB s’appliquant aux cultures de couverture?
2026-02-02 13:00 - 14:00
Join Farmers for Climate Solutions for a 60-minute free webinar where we will dive into the science and benefits of cover cropping.

How cover crops sequester carbon (and benefit your farm in other ways too)
Cover 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.
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Voici comment les cultures de couverture séquestrent le carbone (et procurent d’autres avantages à votre ferme)
Les 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.

When? Monday, Feb 2 @ 1:00 pm -2:00 pm

REGISTER HERE
Sowing 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.

The Agronomists: Revving up the forage stand
2026-02-02 20:00 - 21:00
Join host Lyndsey Smith on The Agronomists and guests Christine O’Reilly and Joanna Follings as they discuss revving up forage stands, including the use of annual forages for use as a cash crop, cover crop, and forage source
When? Monday, Feb 2 @ 8:00 pm -9:00 pm
WATCH LIVE HERE
The Agronomists: Revving up the forage stand is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Cover Cropping category.

OSCIA Annual Meeting and Deep Dive
2026-02-03 - 2026-02-04 | Elora Grand Way Events Centre, 7445 Wellington County Rd 21, Centre Wellington, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
Enriching Soil. Empowering Farmers. Knowledge and practices for sustainable and thriving agricultural communities.

Tuesday, Feb. 3—Annual General Meeting: Clear Leadership. Strong Direction. Renewed Connections. Our members are the foundation of OSCIA. The 2026 AGM will highlight member achievements and share organizational progress and priorities for the future.
Wednesday, Feb. 4—Deep Dive Event: Residue Smart–Turning Residue Into Results. Residue management remains a challenge for many, though some producers have mastered it. What are they doing differently? This event brings together national & international experts and Ontario farmers to share strategies during a day packed with opportunities.

OSCIA’s Annual General Meeting & Deep Dive events are a unique opportunity to connect with Ontario farmers and agricultural leaders in a learning-focused environment. This two-day event brings together producers, researchers and industry partners to share knowledge and explore practical solutions for on-farm success.
Location: The GrandWay in Elora.
See the Full Program Guide and Agenda with Speaker Bios.

Media Note: Members of the ag media are very welcome to attend. Please reach out ahead of time, so we can coordinate your registration and any day-of logistics: Stacey McCarthy (smccarthy@ontariosoilcrop.org).

Sponsors

Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved for event attendees at a special rate (when booked before Jan. 20) at the Hampton Inn & Suites Waterloo . The hotel is just minutes from the famous St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market, the Antique Market, and a variety of local shops and attractions—perfect for planning a longer stay. Learn more about the Market District!
Book room(s). To access the discounted event rate, click “Special rates” (top right) and enter 90R in the “Group code” box.

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Webinar: Factors affecting the Soil Microbial Ecosystem
2026-02-04 13:00 - 14:00
As part of Essex Region Conservation Authorities’ winter webinars on Crops and Conservation, this webinar will discuss the soil microorganism world via microscope slides to talk about the various factors affecting them, such as cover crops, residue, tillage and fertilizer applications. We plan to show actual samples taken from Essex County from different soil management systems and give farmers an understanding of what they can do to positively affect their growing systems!
Speakers: Vivian Kaloxilos
When? Wednesday, February 4 @ 1:00 pm -2:00 pm
REGISTER HERE
Factors affecting the Soil Microbial Ecosystem 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.

Prince Edward SCIA AGM
2026-02-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Bloomfield United Church Hall, 272 Main Street NULL, Bloomfield, K0K1G0, 9
Speakers

Dave Gillespie — Soil & Crop Data to Drive Cropping Decisions
Peter Johnson — Looking Back, Planning Ahead

Cost

Active or renewing Prince Edward County SCIA members: Free
Other SCIA members and non-members: Lunch $20

RSVP
Please RSVP by January 29, 2026.
Contact:

Tyler Lester — 613-921-0433
Patti Stacey — 613-919-5154

Northern Ontario Ag Conference 2026
2026-02-06 | Holiday Inn Sudbury, 1696 Regent Street, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Returning to Sudbury in 2026, join NOFIA to Celebrate the North at the Northern Ontario Ag Conference!
When? February 6 + February 7, 2026
Where? Holiday Inn Sudbury, 1696 Regent Street, Greater Sudbury, ON P3E 3Z8
REGISTER HERE
Northern Ontario Ag Conference 2026 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.

Bruce County Soil and Crop Winter Meeting and AGM
2026-02-06 09:30 - 15:30 | Formosa Community Centre, 13 Community Dr,, Formosa, ON, N0G 1W0, Canada
UPDATED: The Bruce County Soil & Crop Improvement Association Winter Meeting & AGM will now be held on Friday, February 6 at the Formosa Community Centre.
We have an excellent line up of speakers and panelists for this years annual meeting.
Please R.S.V.P to scia-bruce@ontariosoilcrop.org, info@greyagservices.ca or text 519-477-0823 ASAP (for Meal #s)

Northeastern SCIA AGM
2026-02-06 16:30 - 18:30 | Holiday Inn Sudbury, 1696 Regent Street, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Friday February 6th
4:30pm
Holiday Inn, Sudbury, or online

2026 ONFARM Applied Research Forum
2026-02-10 09:00 - 12:30 | Online
Join us virtually on February 10, 2026 between 9am-12:30pm
for our Annual ONFARM Applied Research Forum!
Since 2019, the ONFARM program has completed extensive soil health and water quality analysis on farms across Ontario to build a stronger understanding of best management practices (BMPs) and their effect on soil health and water quality.
We have planned a terrific line-up for this year’s Forum!
Register via ZOOM here
During the Forum, we will explore:

Agricultural runoff and nutrient transport
Research and Management Strategies to limit runoff nutrient losses
Taking the 4R Nutrient Approach
Quantifying Soil Health Changes: Challenges and Successes

Optimizing Nutrient Application Rates with SWAT Maps and exploring the new SWAT Water Tool
Register via ZOOM here

2026 ONFARM Applied Research Forum is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management category.

Webinar: Cover Crops and Green Manures
2026-02-10 15:00 - 17:00
What is cover cropping and green manure? This webinar by Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO) will answer these questions and discuss why they’re used in crop rotations. Learn how this practice can help increase soil health, crop health, and soil water retention. Hear from a market gardener how they have used cover crops in their vegetable crop rotation.

Speakers: Stephanie Vickers, Horticulture Sustainability Specialist, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness & Martina Schaefer from Spiral Farm
When? Tuesday, Feb 10 @ 3:00 pm -5:00 pm
REGISTER HERE

Cover Crops and Green Manures is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Cover Cropping category.
