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SUMMARY:OSCIA 2027 Annual Meeting and Deep Dive
DESCRIPTION:Join OSCIA for Learning\, Connection and Knowledge Exchange \nJoin OSCIA for 2 days of learning\, connection\, and knowledge exchange at the 2027 OSCIA Annual General Meeting and Deep Dive: Nutrient Smart Conference. The event will bring together farmers\, industry experts\, researchers and agricultural professionals to reflect on the past year\, share practical knowledge\, and explore opportunities for the future. \nWith fertilizer costs rising and continued uncertainty in global markets\, getting the greatest return from every nutrient investment is more important than ever. \nNutrient Smart: Fertilizer Use Efficiency and Field Application will explore practical approaches to making every input count\, with a focus on improving nutrient use efficiency\, crop performance\, and farm profitability. \nParticipants will hear from industry leaders\, researchers and farmers who will connect the latest research and innovation with real-world farm experience\, highlighting what is working today\, where emerging technologies may fit and how smarter nutrient management can reduce losses\, improve nutrient uptake and maximize returns on fertilizer investments. \n\nDay 1: Tuesday\, Feb. 2nd—Annual General Meeting & Keynote Speaker: Hear updates on OSCIA’s work and priorities\, along with regional updates on research projects being conducted across the province. Featured projects will explore topics including the use and impacts of biosolids\, crop fertility through aerial foliar application\, the 360 Rain manure application system\, and optimizing corn nitrogen rates with Delta yield. \n\n\nDay 2: Wednesday\, Feb. 3rd—Nutrient Smart: Fertilizer Use Efficiency & Field Application Deep Dive\n\nKEYNOTE SPEAKER: DR. LEE BRIESE Just Announced! \nDr. Lee Briese is an independent agronomist in Central North Dakota. He works directly with farmers providing services such as field scouting\, crop and pest management recommendations and precision ag. He specializes in helping farmers manage the logistics and economic challenges of implementing soil health practices. Dr. Briese earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees from North Dakota State University and his Doctor of Plant Health from the University of Nebraska. \nDr. Briese travels across the US and Canada visiting farms and farmers and providing practical advice for how they can improve their systems. He is a Certified Crop Adviser (CCA)\, Certified Professional Crop Consultant (CPCC) and licensed drone pilot. In 2017\, Dr. Briese was recognized as the International Certified Crop Adviser of the Year. He is a cofounder of the Norther Plains Trusted Adviser Partnership\, which helps to connect farmers\, agronomists and food companies to work together to improve on-farm sustainability. \n  \nFULL PROGRAM COMING SOON- stay tuned! \nAGM & Deep Dive: Nutrient Smart Conference Location: The GrandWay in Elora\, Ontario \nHOTEL & ACCOMODATION : \nHampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Waterloo St. Jacobs \n\nSelect the dates (between FEBRUARY 1-3\, 2027) -> “Special Rates” -> under “Group Code” please enter 92Z and press “Check Rooms & Rates”\, OR\,\nBook by phone: 519-514-0090\n\nFor SPONSORSHIP inquiries\, please contact  Julie Powers  M: 519-841-0680  jpowers@ontariosoilcrop.org \nClick HERE for the 2026 AGM & Deep Dive: Nutrient Smart Sponsorship Deck \n  \n 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/oscia-2027-annual-meeting-and-deep-dive/
LOCATION:Elora Grand Way Events Centre\, 7445 Wellington County Rd 21\, Centre Wellington\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:AGM,Association,Event,Local Event,Provincial
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SUMMARY:Living Lab Ontario Co-Development
DESCRIPTION:  \nSave the Date- more information to come!
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/living-lab-ontario-co-development/
LOCATION:Delta Hotel and Conference Centre\, 50 Stone Rd W\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Living Lab Ontario,Research
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