Seeding Success - Farm Business Practices Assessment Workshops
2024-02-29 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Toronto) | Ridgetown, University of Guelph
It’s no secret – primary producers who adopt farm business management practices enjoy increased
profitability, confidence, peace of mind and family and farm team harmony.
But, what are the best practices when it comes to farm business management? And, where do you begin?
The Seeding Success: Farm Business Practices Assessment Workshop (known in some regions as Growing
Your Farm Profits and others as Taking Stock) is designed to help producers improve their business
practices by combining self-assessment and action plan development with access to support resources to
achieve results: Assess, Act, Achieve!
Who Should Attend?
The one-day workshop is free and open to all producers – new and established. Farm families and
management teams are encouraged to attend the workshop together.
What to Expect?
Participants will work their way through a series of self-assessment questions to identify their current
practices under key management areas:
1. Production Management
2. Marketing
3. Financial Management
4. Human Resources
5. Succession Planning
6. Social Responsibility
7. Business Goals

Based on their self-assessment, participants will identify their top priority areas for improvement to start creating action plans. Participants will not be asked to share personal or financial details of their operations, but rather assess their practices against industry best practices. Participants will also learn about additional support and resources including advisory services, training and cost-share funding opportunities to help achieve their business goals.
The workshop is being offered FREE to producers in multiple locations across Canada thanks to funding from the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council.

Fore more information and to register: https://fmc-gac.com/seedingsuccess/

Variability of Corn Nitrogen Response Across the Soil Landscape (Virtual)
2024-02-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Thinking about variable rating nitrogen across a corn field? This talk will discuss how soils and topographic landforms might offer some clues for how corn yield responses to nitrogen might vary across a corn field. Also some discussion on how you might ground truth a variable rate nitrogen strategy on your own farm.
Presented by: Ben Rosser of OMAFRA, Jonathan Zettler an Agronomist at Fieldwalker Agronomy, and Caleb Niemeyer from Woodrill Ltd
Thursday February 29th, 2024, 1:00 – 2:00 pm on Zoom. $12. Registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/variability-of-corn-nitrogen-response-across-the-soil-landscape-tickets-769829780597
Find more info at:
https://www.greyagservices.ca/courses-webinars
info@greyagservices.ca
519-986-3756

QuickBooks Tips
2024-03-01 13:00 - 15:30 | Grey Ag Services, 206 Toronto St S, Markdale, Ontario, N0C 1H0, Canada
This course is meant for people in your business who are working with Quickbooks or would like to work with Quickbooks to record your financial transactions. We will look at features that are included in your Quickbooks software program that may help you be more efficient when entering financial data. If you have any specific Quickbooks questions, please let us know so that we can answer them during the course. *Participants should bring their laptops with QuickBooks installed for this workshop.
Presented by: Erich Weber of OMAFRA
Friday March 1st, 2024, 1:00 – 3:30 pm at Grey Ag Services. $20. Registration is required.
Find more info at:
https://www.greyagservices.ca/courses-webinars
info@greyagservices.ca
519-986-3756

Carleton SCIA Spring Meeting and Seed Show 2024
2024-03-04 09:30 - 14:30 | North Gower Community Centre, 2330 Community Way, North Gower, Canada
Stay tuned for more information.
To register, email Leigh Hudson-Templeton at leigh.hudson89@gmail.com.

Leeds Seed Show
2024-03-05 | To be determined, unknown NULL, Dryden, 9
Stay tuned for more information.

Norfolk March Grower Day
2024-03-05 08:30 - 13:30 | Courtland Community Center, 272 Main Street, Courtland, ON, Canada
Discover the results of the Norfolk Compaction Day in August 2023 as Ian McDonald and Jim Warren discuss the qualities of Norfolk’s soils and how they compact. Also learn about the flow of water through our sand soils with Kevin McKague. The 2023 trials data and upcoming cost-share opportunities will also be explored.
Limited seating, so please reserve your ticket today
Lunch included
Free for OSCIA members, $15.00 for non-members paid at the door

AgMaps: Mapping Your Farm
2024-03-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Grey Ag Services, 206 Toronto St S, Markdale, Ontario, N0C 1H0, Canada
Learn how to use this free online mapping tool where you can view aerial photos of your farm, measure acreages, and create your own maps. Bringing your own laptop is encouraged.
Presented by: Bob Steiss of OMAFRA
Tuesday March 5th, 2024, 1:00 – 3:00 pm at Grey Ag Services, also livestreamed. $20. Registration is required.
Find more info at: https://www.greyagservices.ca/courses-webinars info@greyagservices.ca 519-986-3756

Profitable Pastures: Getting Started on Rotational Grazing (Virtual)
2024-03-05 20:00 - 21:00
Registration is now open for the 2024 Profitable Pastures webinar series! The Ontario Forage Network has three excellent speakers lined up to help you get the most out of your pasture. This year’s webinars will take place from 8:00 pm until 9:00 pm Eastern time on March 5th, 6th, and 7th.
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Getting Started on Rotational Grazing with Joe Dickenson
There is a lot of emphasis on rotational grazing right now. Everyone is talking about the environmental and production benefits that rotational grazing can bring to a farm. While conversations are ongoing around how to improve an existing rotational system, it can be hard to find information on how to start. Joe’s talk aims to address that gap.
For more information or to register, visit https://onforagenetwork.ca/ontario-forage-council/profitable-pastures/
Note: These sessions must be attended live in order to qualify as a Knowledge Sharing Event. A recording of the session does not qualify.

Lanark Seed Show
2024-03-06 | To be determined, unknown NULL, Dryden, 9

East Central Farm Show
2024-03-06 09:00 - 2024-03-07 16:00 | Lindsay Fairgrounds, Lindsay, ON, Canada
Join East Central SCIA at the Lindsay Fairgrounds for the East Central Farm Show.
Address: Commonwealth Exhibition Building – 354 Angeline St. S., Lindsay, ON.
Free admission with 2024 Soil & Crop Membership ($40). Available at the door. General admission $10.
For more information, please contact Neil Moore at nmoore361@gmail.com or 705-324-2594.

Profitable Pastures: Predicting Cattle Performance from Grazed Pasture (Virtual)
2024-03-06 20:00 - 21:00
Registration is now open for the 2024 Profitable Pastures webinar series! The Ontario Forage Network has three excellent speakers lined up to help you get the most out of your pasture. This year’s webinars will take place from 8:00 pm until 9:00 pm Eastern time on March 5th, 6th, and 7th.
Wednesday, March 6th:
Predicting Cattle Performance from Grazed Pasture with James Byrne
Learn how pasture stage of growth effects cattle performance. Learn how to predict cattle performance from stage of growth and how to manage pastures to deliver your ideal cattle performance.
For more information or to register, visit https://onforagenetwork.ca/ontario-forage-council/profitable-pastures/
Note: These sessions must be attended live in order to qualify as a Knowledge Sharing Event. A recording of the session does not qualify.

Frontenac Hay and Seed Show
2024-03-08 | To be determined, unknown NULL, Dryden, 9
Please contact Mike MacLean for more information.

2024 Dundas SCIA Seed, Forage and Agricultural Show
2024-03-08 10:00 - 16:00

Manure Application Logistics and Field Strategies (Virtual)
2024-03-11 14:00 - 15:00
Manure Monday webinars are back. Join us Mondays for conversations about a variety of aspects dealing with manure management.
March 11: Manure Application Logistics and Field Strategies
Custom applicators from Pumped Environmental Services (drag hose) and Pit King Ltd (tanker) will discuss strategies and considerations in planning, set up and application of manure that result in best economic return on volumes applied.
Please register at this link.
Zoom connection details will be shared prior to each event. If you have any questions please contact us at by phone at 1-877-424-1300 or by email at ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca.
Note: This KSE must be attended live to receive credit for participating. Watching the recorded session will not qualify.

Ottawa Valley Farm Show
2024-03-12 08:00 - 2024-03-14 16:00 | EY Centre, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Make sure you mark your calendar to attend the Ottawa Valley Farm Show will take place at the EY Centre in Ottawa on March 12 – 14th, 2024!

AgriSuite & Soil Analysis Workshop
2024-03-13 10:00 - 12:30 | Warwick Community Centre, 7074 Egremont Road, Watford, Ontario, Canada
Join the St. Clair Region Conservation Authorities and OMAFRA staff for this free, hands-on AgriSuite Workshop on March 13.
At this workshop, you will learn about the new AgriSuite tools available, how to use them, how to prepare a custom Field Management Plan, and how to interpret your soil sample results.
For the hands-on portion, please bring:

A laptop/tablet (recommended) or smartphone to access AgriSuite online
A set of information for a field of interest (for example: soil tests, crop and yield history, records of manure/organic amendments and fertilizer applied – note that this information is not collected, it is for your own use)

A complimentary lunch to follow.
To register, visit https://www.scrca.on.ca/events/agrisuite-2024/.

The Agronomists: Saving Nitrogen (Virtual)
2024-03-18 20:00 - 21:00
Tune in LIVE on Monday, March 18 for the latest episode of The Agronomists at 8 pm E for a discussion on saving Nitrogen with Bruce Geisel, Koch Agronomic Services and John Lauzon, University of Guelph. The Agronomists is live broadcast on Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube,
Note: OFCAF applicants must participate in the LIVE session to received credit for participating in this KSE. Watching a recording will not qualify.

Seeding Success – Farm Business Practices Assessment Workshops
2024-03-21 08:30 - 16:30 | Delta Hotels by Marriott Guelph Conference Centre, 50 Stone Rd W, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 0A9, Canada

What is the “right rate” of N, and how should we determine it? (Virtual)
2024-03-21 12:00 - 13:00
A key facet in “right rate” is determining an appropriate yield goal. Instead of getting lost in the never-ending quest for maximum yield, consider goals that are in the producer’s best interest, provide maximum profit, deliver maximum benefit, and acknowledge other sources of N to the crop. We’ll discuss how these factors of making N fertilizer recommendations are the future of climate-smart agriculture.
This webinar has been organized by the American Society of Agronomy in collaboration with Farmers for Climate Solutions.
Speaker:
David Burton, Director, Centre for Sustainable Soil Management, Department of Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences, Dalhousie University
Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5276364323905798237
Note: This session must be attended LIVE to qualify as a KSE. Watching a recording does not qualify.

UTRCA Rural Landowner Workshop 2024
2024-03-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Embro Zorra Community Centre, 355644 35th Line NULL, Embro, 9
The annual Rural Landowner Workshop is headed to the Embro Community Centre on March 21st from 7 pm – 9 pm. Rural landowners in the Upper Thames River watershed are invited to learn about conservation projects such as:

tree planting including buffer strips, windbreaks, and highly erodible land retirement,
wetland restoration,
tallgrass prairie planting, and
agricultural Best Management Practices (e.g., cover crops, erosion control structures, etc.)

Guest speakers include:

Dave Green, Greenholm Farms Limited – cover crops, strip tillage, digestate management
Phil Holst, Duck’s Unlimited – wetland creation and enhancement

Conservation Authority experts will discuss how they can help with the planning and design of these projects, as well as access grants to reduce costs by up to 80%.
To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rural-landowner-workshop-2024-tickets-809349073867?aff=oddtdtcreator

Seeding Success – Farm Business Practices Assessment Workshops
2024-03-25 08:30 - 16:30 | Holiday Inn Express & Suites Belleville, 291 North Front St., Belleville, Ontario, K8P 3C3, Canada

Brussels Agri Services Ltd Grazing Meeting ft. Russ Wilson
2024-03-27 18:30 - 21:00 | BMG Community Centre, 800 Sports Drive, Brussels, Ontario, Canada
Join Brussels Agri Services Ltd. for their annual Grazing Meeting on March 27 featuring Russ Wilson.
Russ Wilson owns and manages a 220 acre adaptive grazing system in North West Pennsylvania where livestock are pastured for over 300 days per year. With more than 40 years of practical experience in agriculture he has learned how proper forage management and species diversity can pay dividends for livestock production and soil health. Russ employs a low input and skillful management approach to make sure the farm delivers profitability and provides an enjoyable place to work.
Doors open at 6:30pm with a trade show, pie and coffee. The meeting begins at 6:59pm. There will be a special gift for those in attendance by 6:45pm.
For questions or to register please call 519-887-9391 or email tim@brusselsagri.com.

The Agronomists: Fertility Strategies in Wheat (Virtual)
2024-04-01 20:00 - 21:00
Tune in LIVE on Monday, March 18 for the latest episode of The Agronomists at 8 pm E for a discussion on fertility strategies in wheat with Phil Needham, Needham Ag and Brian Beres, AAFC. The Agronomists is live broadcast on Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube,
Note: OFCAF applicants must participate in the LIVE session to received credit for participating in this KSE. Watching a recording will not qualify.

Spring Farm Conference
2024-04-02 19:00 - 2024-04-04 17:00 | Kakabeka Legion, 4556 Trans-Canada Hwy, Kakabeka Falls, ON, Canada
Join the Thunder Bay Soil & Crop Improvement Association at the annual Spring Farm Conference on April 3 & 4, 2024! There will be engaging speakers on relevant topics to the ag industry in Thunder Bay, a tradeshow, and plenty of networking opportunities.

Cattle Grazing Grasslands, grazing, and perennial forages for agricultural carbon storage (Virtual)
2024-04-04 13:30 - 14:30
Grasslands and perennial forages across western Canada have revenue streams that are limited to forage production and stock themselves, but they also play a critical role in carbon (C) sequestration. We’ll discuss how specialized grazing systems can alter grassland function, forage production, water infiltration, soil microbial properties, and, ultimately, soil C storage.
This webinar has been organized by the American Society of Agronomy in collaboration with Farmers for Climate Solutions.
Speaker:
Edward Bork, Professor of Range Ecology and Management, University of Alberta
Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/20187470206318936
Note: This session must be attended LIVE to qualify as a KSE. Watching a recording does not qualify.

Quinte SCIA Annual General Meeting
2024-04-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Stirling Grand Trunk RR Station, 122 North Street, Stirling, ON, K0K 3E0, Canada
Quinte Soil and Crop Improvement Association Annual General Meeting
Thursday, April 4, 2024, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Stirling Grand Trunk RR Station
122 North Street
Stirling, ON K0K 3E0
Please contact the Regional Communications Coordinator if you would like to attend.
qscia.rcc@gmail.com

Hamilton-Wentworth SCIA Bus Tour
2024-04-05 07:15 - 15:00
Mark your calendars for the Hamilton-Wentworth SCIA bus tour!

For more details, please contact Michelle Young at hamiltonwentworthsoilandcrop@gmail.com

Electric Fencing Workshop
2024-04-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Topsy Farms, 14775 Front Road, Stella, Ontario, Canada
Join Topsy Farms and Gallagher Animal Management on April 19 for an informative Electric Fencing Workshop that is sure to elevate your animal and pasture management to new heights.
Why should you invest your time in this workshop? Here’s a snapshot of the electrifying features that await you:

Unearth the Foundations of Effective Grounding
Unlock the mysteries of electric fencing as you learn the intricate dance between voltage and amperage, ensuring your fence delivers just the right jolt.
Maintenance can be meticulous. Learn foolproof strategies for keeping your electric fence in peak condition with minimal effort.
Discover pioneering technologies that can offer you control and data right on your smartphone, revolutionizing how you interact with your electric fencing system.
Hands-On Building Experience. Participate in the construction of an electric fence and take home techniques that are both practical and effective.

Got burning questions? Have them answered by an expert who knows electric fencing inside out.
Registration is limited and opens February 24. To learn more, or register for free, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/electric-fencing-tickets-836182764157?aff=oddtdtcreator.

Halton SCIA Spring Open House
2024-04-24 17:45 | Halton Hay, 5274 Derry Road, Burlington, ON, L7M 0R6
Join Halton SCIA for their Spring Open House to hear from our industry experts and renew your membership.
Guest speakers:

Glenn Young, Halton Hay
Jamie Fisher, Ontario Biomass Producers Co-op
Nancy Van Sas, RCC

Pizza and drinks sponsored by the Ontario Biomass Producers group. Please bring a lawn chair.

Advanced Grazing Mentorship Program Pasture Walk - Amherst Island
2024-05-11 10:00 - 13:00
Join the Ontario Forage Network for this season’s Advanced Grazing Mentorship program pasture walks! Get in-person experience and learn from Grazing Mentors and fellow producers. These events are free and provide a great networking opportunity.

May 11, 2024 in Stella, Amherst Island: Fencing Clinic & Carbon Cycling
June 15, 2024 in Meaford, Grey County: Movement & Waterline Demos
August 10 in Oro-Medonte, Simcoe County: Rotational Grazing & Soil Health
August 17 in Melancthon, Dufferin County: Winter Feeding & Water Systems

For more information or to register, visit: https://onforagenetwork.ca/ontario-forage-council/advanced-grazing-mentorship-program/
