OSCIA

Rotational Grazing Systems — Virtual Program Information Session
2026-02-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Don’t miss your opportunity to learn about OFCAF: NEW cost-share intake opens February 24, 2026
Register for this information session to learn more about rotational grazing system funding opportunities under the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF).
Meet with a rotational grazing expert to learn how to complete a rotational grazing management plan
The information session will be hosted by a rotational grazing specialist and will review the minimum requirements for the Rotational Grazing Management Plan and the required Template document.
Session will be held online and there will be an opportunity to ask questions; pre-registration is required.
REGISTER HERE.
For more information: Connect with OSCIA programs staff by emailing ofcaf@ontariosoilcrop.org or reach out to your local OSCIA Field Representative; click here to find their contact information.
Review the Program Guide.

Chronic Diseases of Sheep
2026-02-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Grey Ag Services, 206 Toronto St S, Markdale, Ontario, N0C 1H0, Canada
Dr. Chris Buschbeck from Markdale Veterinary Services will present this course, tackling Maedi/Visna, Johnes, footrot, chlamydia, caseous and scrapie as well as biosecurity and quarantine. This session is available for attendance in-person at Grey Ag Services or online through Zoom, cost is $20.00 per person. Email info@greyagservices.ca or go to www.greyagservices.ca to register.

Dufferin SCIA Annual Meeting
2026-02-18 10:00 - 14:30 | Amaranth Township Hall, 374028 6th Line, Amaranth, Ontario, Canada
Join the Dufferin SCIA on Wednesday February 18th 2026 from 10 am – 2:15 pm at the Amaranth Town Hall for their Annual Meeting!
Guest speakers include: Andrea DeGroot from FCC, Mark Robinson from the Weather Network, Robin Wallace from Agricorp, and a Regional Program Representative from OSCIA. The meeting will also include a supplier showcase!
Admission is $40 and includes your 2026 membership fee. Exhibitor space is also available – please reach out for more information.
To RSVP, please contact dufferinsoilcropoffice@gmail.com

From Scraps to Soil, Composting Made Easy
2026-02-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Grey Ag Services, 206 Toronto St S, Markdale, Ontario, N0C 1H0, Canada
Compost, compost teas, fermented fertilizers – Join in as experienced vegetable producers, Brian and Jeanette French of Lennox Farms, share their wealth of knowledge on creating products that will feed your soils! This session is available for attendance in-person at Grey Ag Services or online through Zoom, cost is $20.00 per person. Email info@greyagservices.ca or go to www.greyagservices.ca to register.

Stormont Seed and Forage Show Entries
2026-02-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Crysler Community Centre, Crysler, ON, Canada
69th Stormont Seed and Forage Show Entries

The Economics of Dairy Goat Farming, from a Farmer’s Perspective
2026-02-25 12:30 - 15:30 | Grey Ag Services, 206 Toronto St S, Markdale, Ontario, N0C 1H0, Canada
What does profitability look like and how do you measure it? How many goats are needed to carry a mortgage? How important is successful kid raising for profitability? Elo Bowman, dairy goat producer for 25 years, will address these questions and more. Attend in-person at Grey Ag Services in Markdale, cost is $20.00 per person. Email info@greyagservices.ca or go to www.greyagservices.ca to register.

Connecting Forage Quality and Animal Health (Virtual)
2026-02-25 16:00 - 17:00
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 Advisors. 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, February 25 with Kristen, a ruminant nutritionist and managing partner of Blue Rock Animal Nutrition (Alberta), to examine how forage nutritive value shifts under rotational grazing management and directly influences rumen function and animal performance. While highlighting practical approaches for integrating forage analysis, Kristen also emphasizes aligning pasture quality to class-specific nutrient requirements and much more!
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 Crop Management. This webinar is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for applicants with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing Systems category (only available for the live webinar).
REGISTER HERE

MSCIA Crops Update and Annual Meeting
2026-02-26 09:00 - 16:00 | Caradoc Community Centre, Mt Brydges, ON, Canada
MSCIA Crops Update and Annual Meeting
9 am- 3:30 pm
*The MSCIA Crops Update and Annual Meeting is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management category.*
MSCIA Crops Update and Annual Meeting

Glengarry Soil and Crop Seed Fair
2026-02-26 10:00 - 15:00 | 2255 Nixon Side Road, North Glengarry, Ontario
Join us for our annual Seed Fair. A live drone demonstration will be held to showcase the benefits of drone usage in agriculture.
Location: 2255 Nixon Side Road, Dalkeith, North Glengarry
For more information please contact Paul Vogel at 613-577-0333 or Tracy Myers 613-363-4119

Crysler Farm Show Day1
2026-02-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Crysler Community Centre, Crysler, ON, Canada
Crysler Farm Show Day 1, Presentations are on Day 2, February 27 at 3 pm

Horse Health Night – Conditions of the Equine Foot
2026-02-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Grey Ag Services, 206 Toronto St S, Markdale, Ontario, N0C 1H0, Canada
Join Dr. Tee Fox and Dr. Mandy Mulder for Grey Ag’s annual Horse Health Night! More details will be posted to the Grey Ag website – www.greyagservices.ca The session is available for attendance in-person at Grey Ag Services or online through Zoom. Attend in-person at Grey Ag Services in Markdale or online through Zoom, cost is $20.00 per person. Email info@greyagservices.ca or go to www.greyagservices.ca to register.

Innovative Agriculture Conference
2026-02-27 10:00 - 14:30 | Strathroy Lions Club, 432 Albert St., Strathroy, Ontario
Innovative Agriculture Conference:
Exploring innovative agricultural technology and practices to bring to your 2026 season
TOPICS:
Variable rate applications
eShepherd cattle fencing
Multi species cover crops
Manure injection
Autoweigher
Agrobotics
Drone scouting
SoilOptix
Strathroy Lions Club
Strathroy, ON
432 Albert St.
February 27, 2026
10 AM-2:30 PM

Innovative Agriculture Poster
*this event is recognized as OSCIA OFCAF KSE under BMP category Nitrogen Management and Rotational Grazing

Crysler Farm Show Day2
2026-02-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Crysler Community Centre, Crysler, ON, Canada
Crysler Farm Show Day 2

March Manure Mondays 2026 - Moving Manure Further (Virtual)
2026-03-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar, ONLINE, Webinar, ONLINE, Canada
Register with link or call 1-877-424-1300
March 2 -Moving Manure Further –The benefits and challenges to moving manure to fields further from the storage using satellite storages, frac tanks, pipelines and other strategies. Join panelists Glen Arnold OSU, Sean Barnes Eusifarms, Gerard Steinbeek, StonecreekFarmsand Martin Roelands (OPACA)
March Manure Mondays 2026 Poster
*this event is recognized as OSCIA OFCAF KSE under BMP category Nitrogen Management

Profitable Pastures Webinar Series (Virtual) - Growing grass, supporting livestock: Nitrogen in pasture systems
2026-03-03 19:30 - 20:30 | Online
Profitable Pastures Webinar Series – March 3rd at 7:30pm EST
Growing grass, supporting livestock: Nitrogen in pasture systems with Caroline Reisiger
Perennial cool-season pastures are the backbone of beef production in Ontario, yet nitrogen (N) application remains an overlooked strategy in pasture research. This talk explores how strategic N fertilization can increase pasture productivity, stocking rates, and calf output in rotationally grazed systems. Field-scale research from a 64-acre cow-calf pasture in Elora, Ontario demonstrates that increasing rates of polymer-coated urea boosted forage yield primarily through enhanced grass growth, supporting higher stocking density and greater beef production per acre. Environmental trade-offs are also examined, highlighting how improved N management may help producers balance productivity and sustainability.
More info at https://onforagenetwork.ca/ontario-forage-council/profitable-pastures/.
Profitable pastures
*This event is recognized as OSCIA OFCAF KSE under BMP category Nitrogen Management

East Central Farm Show
2026-03-04 09:30 - 2026-03-05 16:00 | Lindsay Fairgrounds, Lindsay, ON, Canada
East Central Soil and Crop Improvement Association
45th East Central Farm Show in the Commonwell Exhibition Building
2026 Soil and Crop members FREE

Russel Seed Show 2026
2026-03-05 10:00 - 15:00 | The Nation Sports Complex, 243 Limoges road, Limoges, Ontario, K0A 2M0, Canada
Version française (The English version follows)
Bonjour,
La journée foins et grains se tiendra le jeudi 5 mars à la salle GFL du Complexe sportif de Limoges.
Horaire de la journée :
10 h 00 – Inscriptions des différentes classes
12 h 00 – Dîner gratuit offert à tous les membres, commanditaires, juges et invités spéciaux
13 h 00 – Présentations :
François Latour
François Lapointe (Lapointe Drainage)
Wendell Joyce (Agricorp)
Tous sont les bienvenus, même si vous n’apportez pas d’échantillons de grains ou de foin.
Nous vous attendons en grand nombre!
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English version (Version française précède)
The Grain and Hay Day will take place on Thursday, March 5 at the GFL Hall, Limoges Sports Complex in Limoges.
Schedule:
10:00 a.m. – Registration of the different classes
12:00 p.m. – Complimentary lunch for all members, sponsors, judges, and special guests
1:00 p.m. – Presentations by:
François Latour
François Lapointe (Lapointe Drainage)
Wendell Joyce (Agricorp)

Everyone is welcome, even if you are not bringing grain or hay samples.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Merci à nos commanditaires!! / Thanks to our Sponsors!!

– Desjardins agriculture
– Banque RBC
– COOP agricole d’Embrun
– Uniag
– Cooperators (Embrun, Casselman, Rockland)

Profitable Pastures Webinar Series (Virtual) - Watering Systems for Pasture – Panel Discussion
2026-03-05 19:30 - 20:30 | Online
Profitable Pastures Webinar Series – Thursday, March 5 at 7:30pm EST
Watering Systems for Pasture – Panel Discussion
Panelists – Amadou Thiam, Steve Sickle and Tom Cunningham

Amadou O. Thiam is a Senior Engineer in Agri‑Food Systems with over 23 years of experience advancing environmental sustainability in the agri‑food sector. He provides engineering leadership in the mitigation of greenhouse gas, odour, and ammonia emissions, and brings strong expertise in soil and water management on agricultural lands, including the design of pasture watering systems and wintering sites for cow‑calf operations. Amadou holds degrees in Agricultural Engineering from McGill University and Environmental Management from the Université de Sherbrooke, and is a graduate of the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP).

Panelist – Steve Sickle
Panelist – Tom Cunningham

A fourth-generation cow-calf producer on the Bruce Peninsula, Tom and his wife, Amanda, farm on the same land where he was born and raised in Mar, 12km north of Wiarton, Ontario. He is proud to farm alongside his parents, Ron and Nancy Cunningham, running a commercial herd of Simmental and Charolais cross cows. Tom enjoys spending time with his children – Clover 17, Clinton 15, Darcie 10 – and volunteering for various community boards. He is an advocate for young farmers, and is passionate about supporting the next generation.

More info at https://onforagenetwork.ca/ontario-forage-council/profitable-pastures/.
Profitable pastures
*This event is recognized as OSCIA OFCAF KSE under BMP category Rotational Grazing

Dundas SCIA: Seed, Forage and Agriculture Show 2026
2026-03-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Chesterville Legion, 167 Queen St West NULL, Chesterville, 9, Canada
Dundas Soil and Crop Improvement Association would like to invite you to our annual Seed, Forage, and Agriculture Show on Friday, March 6th, 2026 at the Chesterville Legion. Please see the attachments below for more information. We hope to see you there!

Building for the Future: Considerations for New Dairy Barns
2026-03-09 09:30 - 12:30 | Grey Ag Services, 206 Toronto St S, Markdale, Ontario, N0C 1H0, Canada
Dairy farms with aging barns that are close to outlasting their intended lifespan present producers with opportunities to renew their housing. The decision to invest in the future brings many options into focus. This presentation will examine the process and discuss features that producers may want to consider as options to include. This course aims to discuss cow comfort considerations and future opportunities such as manure handling for future co-products, in-barn technology options, creating efficiencies for labour and tips for the planning process. Presented by Cynthia Miltenburg, Angie Wilson, Christoph Wand, Tom Wright of OMAFA. Attend in-person at Grey Ag Services in Markdale, cost is $20.00 per person.

March Manure Mondays 2026 - Manure Cover Crops(Virtual)
2026-03-09 14:00 - 15:00 | ..
Register with link or call 1-877-424-1300
March 9 -Manure and Cover Crops –Laura Van Eerd, Woody Van Arkeland Ken Schaus will share new research and on-farm experiences providing insight to the potential nutrient contributions, and soil health benefits from various cover cropping systems.
March Manure Mondays 2026 Poster
*this event is recognized as OSCIA OFCAF KSE under BMP category Nitrogen Management and Cover Cropping

Separating the Grain from the Chaff in Soil Health and Regenerative Agriculture
2026-03-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
This webinar will cover a combination of topics, evaluating claims about building soil organic matter, using natural processes to replace synthetic fertilizer inputs, biological products, and crop biodiversity – especially cover crops. Dr. Andrew McGuire from Washington State University looks forward to exploring soil health and regenerative farming ideas, and hearing your thoughts on the topic too. The webinar is $12.00 per person, but free for members of the Ontario Soil & Crop Improvement Association. Email info@greyagservices.ca or go to www.greyagservices.ca to register.

Improving Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Canola (Virtual)
2026-03-11 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 Advisors. 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, March 11 for a conversation with Dr. Mario Tenuta as he shares the latest research on helping farmers optimize fertilizer nitrogen use, reduce nitrous oxide (N₂O) emissions, and enhance soil health and crop productivity in canola. A key piece of this is conducting farm-based research, with particular attention to the outreach of findings to farmers, industry, and policymakers, all to the goal of positioning Canada on a path towards net-zero food production.
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 Crop Management. 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

Learn & Practice 5 Basic Hand Stitches for Mending or Sewing Clothes
2026-03-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Grey Ag Services, 206 Toronto St S, Markdale, Ontario, N0C 1H0, Canada
Mending is a way of repairing clothes and household items. Being able to mend clothes and other items extends their life and saves money. Join Valerie Cheaney of Simply Farmshed for this very practical workshop and gain new skills! Attend in-person at Grey Ag Services in Markdale, cost is $20.00 per person. Email info@greyagservices.ca or go to www.greyagservices.ca to register.

Norfolk SCIA March Grower Day: Agronomy & Lunch
2026-03-12 08:30 - 12:00 | Courtland Community Center, 272 Main Street, Courtland, ON, Canada
Norfolk SCIA presents its March Grower Day: Agronomy & Lunch
Date/Time: March 12, 2026 from 8:30am until lunch
Location: Courtland Community Centre
Cost: FREE for OSCIA Members ($15 for non-members)
Featured Speakers:

RON BIANCHI: ATMOSPHERIC PHYSICIST /METEOROLOGIST
RICK DEJONG: MAKING FERTILIZER DOLLARS COUNT
HONEYLAND AG SERVICES: STAYGREEN DATASET & PATH TO HIGHER YIELD

RSVP: Contact Alex at 519-410-5344 or Jaime at 519-550-0632

PLANTER TUNE-UP AND TRINKETS FOR FERTILITY MANAGEMENT
2026-03-12 09:00 - 12:00 | 45180 Fruit Ridge Line, 45180 Fruit Ridge Line, St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
PLANTER TUNE-UP AND TRINKETS FOR FERTILITY MANAGEMENT
All “colours” represented. Join industry folks for some tips and tricks and new trinkets!
9 am start- finish with lunch
Adam Pfeffer’s Shop– 45180 Fruit Ridge Line
Limited to first 50 to RSVP
OSCIA members FREE Non-members $50 Includes 1 year membership and lunch
Planter Clinic Fertilizer Delivery Systems
RSVP mmay@ontariosoilcrop.org
Call/text 226-973-3548
*this event is recognized as OSCIA OFCAF KSE under BMP category Nitrogen Management

Raising Rabbits
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Grey Ag Services, 206 Toronto St S, Markdale, Ontario, N0C 1H0, Canada
This workshop will span an introduction to rabbit ranching. Major topics will include: How to identify the sex of a young rabbit – they are not all females!, Cost of production – what does it cost to raise a rabbit to market?, Code of Practice – staying within the rules, and Marketing – where do the rabbits go? Following Michelle Sanders’ presentation we will move into a question period. She says, Ask anything – I will try to answer! The session is available for attendance in-person at Grey Ag Services or online through Zoom, cost is $20.00 per person. Email info@greyagservices.ca or go to www.greyagservices.ca to register.

March Manure Mondays 2026 - Pit to Profit (Virtual)
2026-03-16 14:00 - 15:00 | ..
Register with link or call 1-877-424-1300
March 16 -Pit to Profit –Rudi Spruit, Ryan Brossand Ken Empeyshare their approach to integrated manure management that includes sand separation, solids separation, bedding alternatives and liquid irrigation.
March Manure Mondays 2026 Poster
*this event is recognized as OSCIA OFCAF KSE under BMP category Nitrogen Management

Creativity in Cover Crops (Virtual)
2026-03-19 18:30 - 19:45 | Online
Thursday March 19 @ 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm Venue: Online

Many farmers are working to diversify their crop rotations for the health of their soil. If you’re aiming to stack benefits and hopefully provide more ecological and economic gain for your farm, it may require some innovation. In this session you’ll hear from farmers and researchers about unique aspects of their work that incorporate cover crops using a variety of techniques.
Julianna Tindall is a Master’s student at the University of Guelph working under Dr. Kim Schneider in the Forage and Service Crops Lab.
Tom Barrie of Terwidlen Farms in Bowmanville is a long-time soil health champion, using no-till methods long before they were mainstream, and growing clover for forage and seed for 50+ years.
Jess Pfisterer focusses on forage seed, field crops and land-based partnerships at Pfisterer Ag in Kenilworth.
Join to learn more about creative ways to bring cover crops into your operation. For more information and to register, CLICK HERE.
*This event is recognized as OSCIA OFCAF KSE under BMP category Cover Cropping

Modernizing your Dairy Barn: Financial Aspects and Farm Tour
2026-03-23 10:30 - 14:30 | Grey Ag Services, 206 Toronto St S, Markdale, Ontario, N0C 1H0, Canada
Modernizing your barn will require many decisions about building and financing your new facility. OMAFA dairy specialists Cynthia Miltenburg, Angie Wilson, Christoph Wand, Tom Wright and Cam Mock from FCC will present on key topics related to facility choices and financing, respectively. After lunch, the group will visit a local dairy farm that has modernized to discuss their own experiences, ask questions and learn how to conduct an objective farm visit and to assess design aspects for your own needs. Attend in-person at the Durham Town Hall, cost is $40.00 per person, including lunch. Email info@greyagservices.ca or go to www.greyagservices.ca to register.
