OSCIA

Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) Information Session
2023-12-06 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-12-11 12:00 - 13:30, 2023-12-18 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto)
Join us for an online information session to learn more about the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP), a funding program being delivered by the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association. As part of the Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Initiative, the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) provides funding to support Ontario farmers in making their agricultural lands more productive and resilient. The Program provides funding to support projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and sequester carbon. Projects will focus on:
• Natural Grassland Establishment
• Perennial Biomass & Warm Season Pastures
• Reduced Tillage
• Tree & Shrub Planting
• Water Retention Features
• Wetlands
During the information sessions, OSCIA staff will walk you through eligibility information, application requirements and how to apply. Sessions will run for 1.5 hours and will include an opportunity to ask questions about the program.
The first intake opened to accept applications on October 24, 2023, at 9 am, ET, and will remain open until the budget for this program year is fully allocated. Information on the initiative can be found in the online program guide: Program Guide
To participate in an online Information Session , you must register in advance. To register, click the link below for the session. All sessions will offer the same information, so please only register for one session.
Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 7 pm – 8:30 pm: Register Here
Monday, December 11, 2023, 12 pm – 1:30 pm: Register Here
Monday, December 18, 2023, 7 pm – 8:30 pm: Register Here
Information sessions are delivered in English, but if you need support in French, please contact us at s-cap@ontariosoilcrop.org.

Essex SCIA AGM
2023-12-07 09:00 - 15:00
The Essex Soil & Crop Improvement Association Annual General Meeting
Where: St. John’s Parish Hall, Woodslee
When: Thursday, December 7st, 2023

Preregistration Required: MDick@erca.org or 519 259 1461
Time: Registration/payment – 8:30 am. Meeting starting – 9:00 am
Admission: $50.00 (includes lunch & 2024 ESCIA membership) Cash or cheque at the door please
For further details, please contact Michael Dick at MDick@erca.org.

Agenda:
Winter Canola Works
Dr. Eric Page, AAFC
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Unlocking Soils Hidden Potential
Michael Stangle
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Conservation Farm Award Recipient – 2023

North Simcoe SCIA's Annual General Meeting
2023-12-08 10:30 - 15:30 | Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall, Elmvale, ON, Canada
Please join the North Simcoe Soil & Crop Improvement Association on December 8th at 10:30 am at Our Lady of Lourdes church hall in Elmvale for their Annual General Meeting.
Guest speakers are Alan Priest of Powell Jones, Barrie, talking about succession planning and Horst Bohner, OMAFRA, presenting ‘100 bushel beans’.
All members (family as well) are welcome to attend. Please contact John Nahuis for more information.

Renfrew AGM
2023-12-08 10:30 - 17:00 | Renfrew Armouries, 115 Veterans Memorial NULL, Renfrew, 9, Canada
Stay tuned for more details.

Grenville AGM
2023-12-12 10:30 - 15:00 | Nation Masonic Lodge, 36 Bennett St, Spencerville, ON, Canada
AGENDA
10:30 AM – Colleen Acres – Regional Program Lead
11:15 AM – Eleanor Renaud – Provincial Director
11:30 AM – Laura Scott, OMAFRA – Regional Projects
11:50 AM – Seed Growers Association Report
12:10 AM – 1:00 PM – LUNCH ($25)
1:00 PM – Carleton Farms – New Compost Facility in Grenville
1:30 PM – Treasurer Report and New Business
** Please confirm attendance to lunch, if possible

Using the Soil Health Assessment & Plan (Virtual)
2023-12-12 19:00 - 20:00

Northumberland SCIA AGM
2023-12-14 09:00 - 15:30 | Codrington Community Centre (Brighton), 2992 Highway 30, Codrington, Ontario, Canada
For more information: Eric Lawlor at 905-269-8555 or foxfire@xplornet.com

Grey County SCIA's Winter Meeting
2023-12-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Rocklyn Hall, Rocklyn ON, 156371 7th Line,, Rocklyn, ON, N4L1W6, Canada
Please join Grey County Soil & Crop on December 15th 2023, from 10 am to 3:30 pm, at the Rocklyn Hall for their annual Winter Meeting.
More information to follow regarding presentation topics and speakers.
Pre-registration is REQUIRED in order to secure your meal! Please reach out to lorie@greyagservices.ca, or call 519-986-3756.

Lanark 2023 AGM
2023-12-19 10:30 - 15:00 | Lanark Civitan Hall, ON, Canada
We look forward to seeing everyone at our 2023 AGM.

Date: December 19th, 10:30 start, lunch at noon
Location: Lanark Civitan Hall
Guest Speaker: Dean Bowes, Mississippi Mills Malting Co.

Please RSVP to Ashley before December 15th to ensure you get lunch.

Ashley Knapton
lanarkscia@gmail.com
Secretary-Treasurer
Lanark Soil & Crop Improvement Association

SWAT and Managing Nitrogen for Optimum Rates in Corn and Wheat (Virtual)
2023-12-19 19:00 - 20:15
Dive into SWAT mapping with agronomists at PT Sullivan Agro Inc. and learn how this technology can help farmers optimize nitrogen use in corn and wheat.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkfuyuqD4oGtyMX6FVaeV8Ah7Y2laNEFNW

Ottawa-Rideau SCIA Annual General Meeting
2023-12-28 | Stittsville Legion, 1481 Stittsville Main Street, Stittsville, ON, Canada
Join us on January 8th, 2024 for Ottawa-Rideau SCIA’s Annual General Meeting.
More details will be shared shortly.

Grey Bruce Farmers' Week - Beef Day (In Person and Livestreaming)
2024-01-03 09:50 - 10:40 | Elmwood Community Centre, 38 Concession Rd 10, Elmwood, ON, N0G 1S0, Canada
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week (GBFW) has been a main stay for the agricultural industry in Grey County since 1966. The featured commodities have changed as our agricultural focus has evolved, but the mandate to educate farmers and agribusiness has remained firm. #GBFW24 includes several KSEs, including:
Adaptive Multi-Paddock Grazing Affects Both the Quantity and Quality of Soil Carbon in Ontario Pastures
January 3, 2024 at 9:50 a.m.
Dr. Kim Schneider, Associate Professor, University of Guelph
Rotational grazing is often touted for its ability to increase carbon sequestration on pastures, however, little Ontario data is available to support this claim. This presentation will outline the scientific results obtained from an Ontario grazing management study obtained using data from five ‘across the fence comparisons’ of beef farms managed according to adaptive multi-paddock grazing principles or continuously grazed. Results found changes in soil organic carbon quantity and quality. Scientific reasoning explaining the results will be presented.
Note: GBFW sessions that qualify as KSEs must be attended in person or watched via the livestream. Watching the recorded or on-demand sessions do not qualify.
For more information, including the full agenda, or to register, visit Agriculture | Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week | Elmwood (greybrucefarmersweek.ca)

Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) Information Session
2024-01-03 11:30 - 13:00, 2024-01-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-01-10 19:00 - 20:30
The Application Intake for the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) is STILL OPEN!
If you were not able to join us for our December virtual information sessions, we have added some NEW DATES for January!
Online information sessions are an opportunity to learn more about RALP, a funding program being delivered by the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association. As part of the Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Initiative, RALP provides funding to support Ontario farmers in making their agricultural lands more productive and resilient. The Program provides funding to support:

Natural Grassland Establishment
Perennial Biomass & Warm Season Pastures
Reduced Tillage
Tree & Shrub Planting
Water Retention Features
Wetlands

During the information sessions, OSCIA staff will walk you through program eligibility, application requirements and how to apply. Sessions will run for 1.5 hours and will include an opportunity to ask questions about the program.
The first intake opened to accept applications on October 24th, 2023, at 9am, ET, and will remain open until the budget for this program year is fully allocated. Information on the initiative can be found in the online program guide: Program Guide
To participate in an online information session, you must register in advance. To register, click the link below for the session you would like to attend. All sessions will offer the same information, so please only register for one session.
ENGLISH SESSIONS
January 3th, 2024, 11:30AM ET – click here
January 9th, 2024, 7:00PM ET – click here
FRENCH SESSION
January 10th, 7:00PM ET – click here
If you have any questions, please contact us at s-cap@ontariosoilcrop.org.

Southwest Agricultural Conference (SWAC) - In-Person
2024-01-04 - 2024-01-05 | University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus, 120 Main Street East, Ridgetown, Ontario, Canada
Three KSEs are available at this year’s IN-PERSON Southwest Agricultural Conference (SWAC). Each session will be offered at different times on January 4 and January 5. See details below.
Note: While the in-person sessions will be recorded, watching an On-Demand recording of these sessions do not qualify as a KSE. The session must be attended in-person.
Nitrogen Management KSEs:
Maximizing Nitrogen
John Heard, Manitoba Agriculture (ret)
Dribble band, broadcast, incorporate, temperature, rainfall, form. John puts the “simple” in making decisions around when to protect nitrogen and what timing works.

Jan 4, 10:00 AM – Agronomy, Classroom 126
Jan 5, 9:00 AM – Agronomy, Lecture Theatre 137

Nitrogen Know-How
Dr. Adrian Correndo, UG
The latest addition to the agronomy team at Guelph, Adrian brings new insights on corn N responsiveness from his work at Kansas State University.

Jan 4, 2:10 PM – Agronomy, Lecture Theatre 137
Jan 5, 12:00 PM – Agronomy, Classroom 127

Level 2 Nutrient Interactions
Dr. Luke Gatiboni, NCSU
Luke brings his incredible depth of knowledge to explain more about how nutrients work in the soil, and how to best manage to get them into your crops.

Jan 4, 3:10 PM – Agronomy, Lecture Theatre 137
Jan 5, 9:00 AM – Agronomy, Classroom 127

Cover Cropping KSEs:
Cover Crop Panel
Ken Schaus, Hanover; Chris Wood, Bornholm; Woody Van Arkel, Dresden; Jake Munroe, OMAFRA [Moderator]
From the best to the worst, these avid cover croppers discuss failures, experiences, and what works on their farms.

Jan 4, 2:10 PM – Agronomy, Classroom 126
Jan 5, 9:00 AM – Rural Development Centre, Lecture Theatre 125

To register and view the conference agenda, visit https://www.ontarioagconference.ca/swac1/.

Grey Bruce Farmers' Week - Sheep Day (In Person and Livestreaming)
2024-01-06 11:20 - 12:00 | Elmwood Community Centre, 38 Concession Rd 10, Elmwood, ON, N0G 1S0, Canada
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week (GBFW) has been a main stay for the agricultural industry in Grey County since 1966. The featured commodities have changed as our agricultural focus has evolved, but the mandate to educate farmers and agribusiness has remained firm. #GBFW24 includes several KSEs, including:
Grazing Cover Crops
January 6, 2024 at 11:20 a.m.
Christine O’Reilly, Forage & Grazing Specialist, OMAFRA; Quintin McEwen, Owner/Operator, Cedar Grove Farm
Cover crops can help to extend a grazing season, increase grazing acres in a rotation, and be a cost effective forage source for sheep. Hear from an OMAFRA grazing specialist, and a producer with experience using covers for feed about how they might fit into your operation.
Note: GBFW sessions that qualify as KSEs must be attended in person or watched via the livestream. Watching the recorded or on-demand sessions do not qualify.
For more information, including the full agenda, or to register, visit Agriculture | Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week | Elmwood (greybrucefarmersweek.ca)

Ottawa-Carleton SCIA AGM
2024-01-08 09:30 - 14:30 | 1481 Stittsville Main St., 1481 Stittsville Main St., Stittsville, ON
Join the Ottawa-Carleton SCIA for their AGM on January 8th, 2024 from 9:30Am – 2:30PM
Hot lunch available for $25 for members, $35 for non-members.

York SCIA Annual General Meeting
2024-01-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Mt Albert Lions Club Hall, Mt Albert, ON, Canada
For more information about this event, please contact:
Tom Patterson
905-294-9016
patterson.tom29@gmail.com

Grey Bruce Farmers' Week - Ecological Day Day (In Person and Livestreaming)
2024-01-08 14:30 - 16:00 | Elmwood Community Centre, 38 Concession Rd 10, Elmwood, ON, N0G 1S0, Canada
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week (GBFW) has been a main stay for the agricultural industry in Grey County since 1966. The featured commodities have changed as our agricultural focus has evolved, but the mandate to educate farmers and agribusiness has remained firm. #GBFW24 includes several KSEs, including:
Updates on Living Labs Research & Panel Discussion

January 8, 2024 at 2:35 p.m.

Hear updates producers involved in running Living Labs projects (2019-2022) on their farms and dig deeper with discussion from the audience.
Note: GBFW sessions that qualify as KSEs must be attended in person or watched via the livestream. Watching the recorded or on-demand sessions do not qualify.
For more information, including the full agenda, or to register, visit Agriculture | Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week | Elmwood (greybrucefarmersweek.ca)

Oxford SCIA Annual Meeting
2024-01-09 10:00 - 15:30 | Embro Zorra Community Centre, 355644 35th Line NULL, Embro, 9
Details at https://tvrscia.wordpress.com/oxford-county/
Admission includes hot lunch and trade show. Everyone welcome

Grey Bruce Farmers' Week - Crops Day (In Person and Livestreaming)
2024-01-09 15:05 - 16:15 | Elmwood Community Centre, 38 Concession Rd 10, Elmwood, ON, N0G 1S0, Canada
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week (GBFW) has been a main stay for the agricultural industry in Grey County since 1966. The featured commodities have changed as our agricultural focus has evolved, but the mandate to educate farmers and agribusiness has remained firm. #GBFW24 includes several KSEs, including:
From Nutrients to YEN

January 9, 2024 at 3:05 p.m.

Peter Johnson, Agronomist, RealAgriculture
From understanding nutrient uptake to maximizing yield potential with YEN, the latest in wheat management for your best yields ever!
Note: GBFW sessions that qualify as KSEs must be attended in person or watched via the livestream. Watching the recorded or on-demand sessions do not qualify.
For more information, including the full agenda, or to register, visit Agriculture | Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week | Elmwood (greybrucefarmersweek.ca)

TEC Talk Tuesday: Kick Off (Ontario Ag Conference) - Virtual
2024-01-09 19:27 - 20:27
“TEC Talk Tuesdays” give Ontario Ag Conference (SWAC, EOCC, MWAC) participants the opportunity to visit, discuss, and ask questions on conference sessions and topics.
Note: These sessions are available to registered conference participants only.
Each Tuesday, conference registrants will be invited to connect to a Zoom call at 7:27 pm and engage in a moderated Q & A session “Live” with conference speakers. No formal presentations – just interactive discussion. Each Tuesday evening will focus on a specific topic area addressed in the conference lineup. Speakers and experts in the field will be on the hot seat with Peter Johnson as moderator.
Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link each Tuesday morning for that evening’s session. You can review the recorded sessions for the appropriate Tuesday night ahead of time to be fully prepared for some great interaction!
Date Topic Area Sessions Included:
Jan 9 TTT KICK OFF 5, 13, 17, (1,3,15) – Cover Cropping KSE
Jan 23 Fertility Fanatics 2, 20, 32, 44, 45, 52, 53 – Nitrogen Management KSE
Jan 30 Making Soils Work 8, 28, 43, 48, 56, 58, 60, 61, 62, 65, 66 – Cover Cropping KSE
Feb 6 Equipment Savvy 14, 16, 18, 27, 41, 47, 51, 59, 63
Feb 13 Bugged Out 4, 9, 10, 12, 24, 25, 26, 54, 55
Feb 20 COOKIN’ with corn 11, 31, 37, 38, 39, 64
Feb 27 Winning Crops 6, 7, 19, 23, 29, 30, 34, 35, 40, 46, 49, 50

Elgin SCIA Annual Meeting
2024-01-11 09:00 - 16:00 | Keystone Community Complex, Shedden, ON, Canada
Details at https://tvrscia.wordpress.com/elgin-county/

Peterborough SCIA Annual General Meeting
2024-01-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Lang Pioneer Village Museum, 104 Lang Rd, Keene, ON, Canada
The guest speaker for this meeting will be Steve Ter Doeschate on the processing and testing at the Ethanol plant for Medical and Human use.

Perth County SCIA AGM
2024-01-11 17:30 - 22:00 | Brodhagen Community Centre, 6708 Perth Line 44 NULL, Brodhagen, 9, Canada
Join the Perth County SCIA for their AGM on January 11th, 2024.
Doors open 5:30PM and dinner begins at 6:00PM.
The guest speaker will be Dr. Adrian Correndo from the University of Guelph on the topic of Perspectives on Sustainable Corn and Soybean Production: Lessons from South America and the U.S. Meal tickets are $35 each. There will be a cash bar.
RSVP to perthscia@gmail.com 0r 519-291-8467

Lambton SCIA Annual General Meeting
2024-01-12 09:00 - 15:30 | Brooke Alvinston Inwood Community Centre, 3310 Walnut Street NULL, Alvinston, 9
Join the Lambton SCIA for their AGM on January 12th, 2024. More details to come.

Eastern Ontario Crop Conference (EOCC) - In-Person
2024-01-16 | Kemptville Campus, Parish Hall, 40 Campus Drive, Kemptville, Ontario, Canada
Three KSEs are available at this year’s IN-PERSON Eastern Ontario Crop Conference (EOCC). Each session will be offered at different times on January 4 and January 5. See details below.
Note: While the in-person sessions will be recorded, watching an On-Demand recording of these sessions do not qualify as a KSE. The session must be attended in-person.
Nitrogen Management KSEs:
Know Your Manure
Christine Brown, OMAFRA
From pH to ammonia, every manure is different. Chris explains what to look for, and what management strategies will help you maximize the value of your manure

Jan 16 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM – Kemptville, Room 2

Focus on Fertilizer Placement
Mike Schouten, North Gower; Ben Rosser, OMAFRA
From broadcast to Conceal, 2X2 band to strip till, Ben assesses placement options and outcomes.

Jan 16 3:10 PM – 4:00 PM – Kemptville, Room 2

Cover Cropping KSEs:
Profitability of Cover Crops
Dr. Rob Myers, UMSL; Dr. Laura Van Eerd, UGRC
Cover crop benefits can take time to show, but what about their impact on the bottom line? Rob and Laura discuss the realities of long-term cover crop value.

Jan 16 2:10 PM – 3:00 PM – Kemptville, Room 1

To register and view the conference agenda, visit https://www.ontarioagconference.ca/eocc/
