OSCIA

Norfolk SCIA March Grower Day: Agronomy & Lunch
2026-03-12 08:30 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | 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.

Thunder Bay SCIA Spring Farm Conference
2026-03-24 - 2026-03-26 | Fort William Historical Park
Join us at the Thunder Bay Spring Farm Conference
Date: March 24-26, 2026
Location: Fort William Historical Park, 1350 King Road, Thunder Bay

Over 30 exhibitors
Two full days of speakers
Beef-focused night

*This event is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management and Rotational Grazing Categories

Economics of Feeding Beef Calves
2026-03-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Grey Ag Services, 206 Toronto St S, Markdale, Ontario, N0C 1H0, Canada
Explore effective methods for calculating and monitoring the costs associated with feeding beef calves, including calf purchases, feed expenses and overhead costs. This workshop will be led by Steve Duff, John Molenhuis and James Byrne of OMAFA. Attend in-person at Grey Ag Services in Markdale, cost is $40.00 per person, including lunch. Email info@greyagservices.ca or go to www.greyagservices.ca to register.

Restoring Soils Using Annuals with Clayton Robins
2026-03-24 18:30 - 20:00 | BMG Community Centre, 800 Sports Drive, Brussels, Ontario, Canada
Grazing Management Strategies- Brussels Agri Services Ltd.
Restoring Soils Using Annuals – Featuring Guest Speaker: CLAYTON ROBINS
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026
6:30 PM Pie, Coffee & Trade Show
Learning Session
Special gift for those in attendance by 6:45 PM
RSVP BY MARCH 20, 2026
melissa@brusselsagri.com | 1-877-887-9391
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*this event is recognized as OSCIA OFCAF KSE under BMP category Rotational Grazing

DSCIA Spring Update Meeting
2026-03-25 09:30 - 15:00 | Chesterville Legion, 167 Queen St West NULL, Chesterville, 9, Canada
DSCIA would like to invite you to our Annual Spring Update Meeting to be held on Wednesday, March 25 at 9:30am at the Chesterville Legion. Please see the attached agenda.

All Things Cover Crops: Meet-up with Ken Laing (Virtual)
2026-03-25 10:00 - 11:15 | Online
Wednesday March 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am Venue: Online

Ken will be hosting a meet-up all about cover crops. First, he will highlight some of the many uses of cover crops on the farm
including:
weed control
making some nutrients more available in the soil
keeping living roots in the soil
covering the soil to prevent erosion
reducing soil temperature
increasing soil carbon for all the good things that produces
and more!
Following Ken’s short presentation, the conversation will open to participant questions and ideas to share.
For more information and to REGISTER click HERE
*This event is recognized as OSCIA OFCAF KSE under BMP category Cover Cropping

Halton Peel Soil and Crop Improvement Association Spring Shop Meeting
2026-03-25 12:00 - 15:00 | Will Brander’s shop, 13326 Heritage Rd, Terra Cotta, ON, L7C 1T4, Canada
March 25 2026, 12 PM More Information HERE
Lunch provided by Maple Lodge Farms
1-3 pm Program:

Johanna Follings – Cereal specialist OMAFA and Allan Thompson – Ontario’s YEN (yield enhancement network) for winter wheat
Riley McConachie – PhD candidate – AI to better use data gleaned from the YEN project and other practical uses
Robert McClure – The Emily Project – using 911 numbers for farmland with no residences
Greg Kitching – Updating the biosolids project

Free to HPSCIA members
$10 for non-members
Bring a Lawn Chair

Please RSVP to Barb Parker bm1parker@gmail.com or 519-856-9255 by March 22 2026

Kerr Farms Soil Health Shop Night
2026-03-25 19:00 - 21:00 | BMG Community Centre, 800 Sports Drive, Brussels, Ontario, Canada
Kerr Farms Soil Health Shop Night
A farmer – farmer conversation about what’s actually working on our farms”
Wednesday March 25th, 2026
7:00 Pm – 9:00 Pm
*this event is recognized as OSCIA OFCAF KSE under BMP category Cover Cropping and Nitrogen Management

In The Know
2026-03-26 10:00 - 14:30 | Grey Ag Services, 206 Toronto St S, Markdale, Ontario, N0C 1H0, Canada
In the Know is a mental health literacy program designed specifically for farmers, their families and those who are involved and/or support the agriculture sector. Through this free, four-hour workshop, participants will cover the topics of stress, depression, anxiety, substance use and how to start a conversation around mental well-being. This workshop is facilitated by Jackie Ralph from CMHA Grey Bruce, using ‘real-life’ examples from agriculture. Email info@greyagservices.ca or go to www.greyagservices.ca to register.

March Manure Mondays 2026 - Organic Amendments and Contaminants (Virtual)
2026-03-30 14:00 - 15:00 | ..
Register with link or call 1-877-424-1300
Organic amendments provide many nutrient and soil health benefits. Mike Lishman (Biogenie), Dr. Scott Mabury (U of T) and Dr. Ryan Prosser (U of G) will discuss the significance of contaminants (PFAS) with respect to impact on soil and plant uptake
March Manure Mondays 2026 Poster
*this event is recognized as OSCIA OFCAF KSE under BMP category Nitrogen Management

Small Space, Big Impact
2026-03-31 19:00 - 20:30 | Grey Ag Services, 206 Toronto St S, Markdale, Ontario, N0C 1H0, Canada
Small gardens don’t have to be boring! Let Ann Joyner and Tory Bowman from Grey County Master Gardeners teach you basic design principles as they apply to small spaces. Whether you want to create privacy, incorporate native plants, create four-season interest or make a low-maintenance display, you can make a beautiful garden in whatever space you have available. 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.

Durham Soil and Crop Improvement Association Spring Meeting
2026-04-09 09:00 - 15:00 | Lindsay Fairgrounds, 50 Exhibition Dr, Lindsay, ON, Lindsay, Ontario, K9V 0J8, Canada
Come see Ken Ferrie speak at the Durham Soil and Crop Spring meeting on April 9th at the Lindsay Fairgrounds.
Ken started Crop-Tech Consulting in Heyworth, Illinois and focus is on integrating a systems approach to farming. This includes soil testing yield mapping, variable rating, insect and disease monitoring, bug clinics, thermal imagery and technical support for most of the top brands of both equipment and software.
Ken and his team of Crop-Tech Agronomists travel around the country giving presentations on how to implement a systems approach as well as sharing their knowledge through the weekly Boots In The Field Report podcast and as the independent agronomist for Farm Journal articles.
*this event is recognized as OSCIA OFCAF KSE under BMP category Nitrogen Management

Bale Grazing Webinar (Virtual)
2026-04-09 19:00 - 20:00 | ..
Bale Grazing Webinar

April 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Bale grazing webinar with Dean Cober, Chris Moore, and Christine O’Reilly from OMAFA
Get tips and tricks from Ontario Grazing Mentors on extending your grazing season with bale grazing.
This webinar is FREE. Register HERE

*this event is recognized as OSCIA OFCAF KSE under BMP category Rotational Grazing Systems

Hamilton-Wentworth Sprayer Clinic
2026-04-13 09:30 - 12:00 | Waycroft Farms, 1354 Trinity Road S, Ancaster, ON, Canada
Hamilton-Wentworth Sprayer Clinic
Apr. 13: 9:30am-Noon (Ancaster)

Sessions include All About Adjuvants with Chris Roy (WinField), Nozzles 101 with Jason Deveau (OMAFA) and Using the Crop Protection Hub with Mike Cowbrough (OMAFA). Cost: $10 Members ($20 for non-Members). Includes lunch. RSVP by calling 905-973-8234 or emailing hamiltonwentworthsoilandcrop@gmail.com

Practical and Productive Vegetable Crop Rotations (Virtual)
2026-04-14 13:00 - 14:15 | Online
Practical and Productive Vegetable Crop Rotations

Tuesday April 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm Online via Zoom – link will be sent to registrants

Designing an effective crop rotation is one of the most important – and challenging – parts of managing a diversified vegetable farm. Join us for an informal, practical meet-up and discussion focused on how three ecological vegetable farms approach crop rotation planning and how they include and highlight cover crops to benefit their farms.
This session will feature short presentations from three experienced vegetable farmers – Jeff Boesch, Stephanie Laing and Reid Allaway – who will each share how they design and manage rotations on their farms. They’ll discuss the goals that guide their planning (such as soil health, pest and disease management, labor efficiency, and crop productivity), processes they use to build and adapt their rotations over time, and share about some of the challenges in their current processes.
Farmers will share how they integrate cover crops into their rotations, including where and when they fit them into tight production schedules, what species they rely on, and how cover crops support soil fertility and long-term resilience on their farms.
After the presentations, we’ll open the conversation for a casual discussion among participants. This will be a chance to ask questions, compare approaches, and learn from each other.
Whether you’re refining an existing rotation or building one from scratch, this interactive session will offer practical ideas, examples from working farms, and space for meaningful knowledge sharing and exchange.
This event is offered in partnership with the Farmers for Climate Solutions’ Farm Resilience Mentorship Program (FaRM).

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

Quinte SCIA Annual General Meeting
2026-04-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Codrington Community Centre (Brighton), 2992 Highway 30 10km north of 401 ext 509, Brighton, 9
This is the regional AGM for Quinte SCIA, representing the Hastings & Lennox and Addington, Northumberland, and Prince Edward County Soil & Crop Improvement Associations. If you’re a member through any of those locals, this is your AGM.

Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Location: Codrington Community Centre
Time: 6:30 p.m. (meeting starts at 7:00 sharp)
Pizza, soft drinks, and coffee will be provided.

Why attend

Quick update on local activities and priorities
Opportunity to get involved at the regional level
Update on the Quinte Grassroots Research project with Trent University (pending)

We’ll cover:

Year in review
Financials
Board elections (President, Vice-President, Secretary, Provincial Director)
Priorities for the coming year

We need a firm headcount for food. Reply by Monday, April 13 (end of day) → Include your name and number attending in your email to QuinteSCIA@ontariosoilcrop.org

Cover Crop Grazing Webinar (Virtual)
2026-04-15 19:00 - 20:00 | ..
April 15 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Find out how to extend your grazing season with cover crop grazing. This webinar features Ontario Grazing Mentors Birgit Martin, Joe Dickenson, and Mike Swidersky
Cost: FREE REGISTER HERE

*this event is recognized as OSCIA OFCAF KSE under BMP category Rotational Grazing Systems

Profitable Pastures Webinar Series (Virtual) - Impact of grazing management on pathogen presence in livestock and the environment
2026-04-22 19:30 - 20:30 | Online
Profitable Pastures Webinar Series -Impact of grazing management on pathogen presence in livestock and the environment
Profitable Pastures Webinar – April 22nd at 7:30pm EST
With Dr. Heather Murphy
Dr. Murphy will present results from a 3-year rotational grazing of beef cattle project where her team intensively studied 5 rotational farms and 4 conventional farms over 3 grazing seasons in southern Ontario. She will present findings on pathogen presence in soil, water and cattle fecal samples and management factors that seemed to influence presence of pathogens in cattle environments.
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

Electric Fencing for Rotational Grazing
2026-05-01 08:30 - 16:30 | Topsy Farms, 14775 Front Road, Stella, Ontario, Canada
Electric Fencing for Rotational Grazing
Topsy Farms will host a full-day Knowledge Share Event (KSE) focused on the practical design and installation of electric fencing systems to support effective rotational grazing. The event combines hands-on field instruction with technical seminar content to build producer capacity and strengthen on-farm grazing infrastructure.
Participation is free of charge – ferry fares to be covered upon request. Topsy Farms will provide pizza (including a vegetarian option) and drinking water. Gallagher Animal Management will provide coffee and donuts.
1. Corner & Brace System Demonstrations (Field)
2. Fence Planning & Layout (Field Session)
3. Indoor Seminar (2 Hours)

Advanced rotational grazing system design
Infrastructure efficiency and cost-effectiveness
Soil health and pasture performance outcomes
Grazing pressure management and resilience strategies

4. Fence Installation & System Completion (Field)
Learn more or register.
*The Electric Fencing for Rotational Grazing is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category.*

Adaptive Multi-Paddock Grazing Field Tour
2026-05-30 11:00 - 12:30 | Drover’s Way Farm, 1161 Drummond Concession 1, Perth, Ontario, K7H3C3, Canada
Adaptive Multi-Paddock Grazing Field Tour
Drover’s Way Farm – Perth, ON. (11:00AM – 12:30PM)
Tour the fields of Drover’s Way Farm. With over 30 years of pasture-based sheep production, Oliver & Sarah Loten manage 500+ sheep using adaptive multi-paddock grazing. Their system shows how strategic grazing can regenerate marginal land while maintaining flock productivity.
Spaces are limited and registration is required. Bio-security protocols will be enforced.
Learn more or register.
*Adaptive Multi-Paddock Grazing Field Tour is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category.*

Pasture Walk with Black Kreek Ranch
2026-05-30 14:00 - 15:30 | Black Kreek Ranch, 1104 Kidd Road North, Lansdowne, Ontario, K0E1L0, Canada
Pasture Walk with Black Kreek Ranch
Black Kreek Farm – Lansdowne, ON. (2:00PM – 3:30PM)
2021 Mapleseed Pasture Award recipients, Brad & Karen Davis, manage over 1,000 ewes on pasture using high-density rotational grazing, pasture lambing, and nutrient cycling to support healthy soils and productive livestock. Come tour the farm. Walk the fields, see their grazing system in action, and learn from one of Ontario’s leading pasture-based sheep producers.
Spaces are limited and registration is required. Bio-security protocols will be enforced.
Learn more or register.
*Pasture Walk with Black Kreek Ranch is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category.*

Brussels Agri Services Ltd Annual Pasture Walk and Talk
2026-06-03 17:00 - 21:00 | Grazing Meadows Wagyu, 43085 Newry Rd., Brussels, Ontario, N0G 1H0, Canada
Brussels Agri Services Ltd Annual Pasture Walk and Talk
STATION 1
Earthworms with Keith Reid, see a dug out cross section of Tim’s soil and the earthworm activity
STATION 2
Stump the Fencers with our own fencers, Trevor Elliott, Luke McCutcheon and James Clarke, Gallagher Territory Rep
• Learn how to test your fencer, what voltage should you look for, how to find a fault and question period
STATION 3
Producer Perspective: Weighing Cattle for Profitability with Ken Shaus, Shaus Land and Cattle, Beef Producer, Order Buyer, and
Performance Advocate
STATION 4
Arrow Handling Equipment with Mark Firth, Livestock Handling Specialist and Territory Manager at Arrow
STATION 5
Pasture to Prosperity: Dealing with Challenges on the Farm with Jody Durand Author of Country Boy Soul
*Brussels Agri Services Ltd Annual Pasture Walk and Talk is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category.*

Pasture Renovation: Meet-up with Ken Laing (Virtual)
2026-06-08 12:00 - 13:15 | Online
Pasture Renovation: Meet-up with Ken Laing (Virtual)

Monday June 8 @ 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Online via Zoom – link will be sent to registrants

Join longtime EFAO member Ken Laing of Orchard Hill Farm for this quarterly meet-up. This time, he’ll host an insightful discussion about his proven strategies and hard-earned lessons on boosting pasture production. He will dive into his personal experiences, sharing the why, how, and benefits of renovating pasture land and how to enhance this with rotational grazing strategies. Following Ken’s short presentation, there will be lots of time for questions and discussion among participants.
This event is offered in partnership with the Farmers for Climate Solutions’ Farm Resilience Mentorship Program (FaRM).

Join to learn more about renovating pasture land and rotational grazing strategies. For more information and to register, CLICK HERE.
*This event is recognized as OSCIA OFCAF KSE under BMP category Rotational Grazing

Virtual Fencing Demo Day
2026-06-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Melanchton, Melancthon, Ontario, L9V 2L6, Canada
Virtual Fencing Demo Day:
Join us June 12th for a Virtual Fencing Demo Day with Ontario Grazing Mentor Steve Martin. Learn more about Steve’s experience using the eShepherd collars and see what goes into managing the collar system. A rep from Brussels Agri Services will also be in attendance to answer your questions.
When: Friday, June 12, 2026 from 1pm to 3pm
Where: Melancthon, ON
The address will be sent out to registrants two days before the event. Do not use the location shown on this page.
Take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about the Community Pastures Initiative.
This event is free but registration is required. To register CLICK HERE
*This event will count towards the in-person component of the rotational grazing badge for CCAs and P.Ags. CEU for Crop Management (2.0).
*This event is recognized as OSCIA OFCAF KSE under BMP category Rotational Grazing
Funded under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial-initiative, and Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS) – On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

Demo Day at Grey Dufferin Community Pasture
2026-06-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Grey Dufferin Community Pasture, Melancthon, Melancthon, ON, L9V 2L6, Canada., Melancthon, Ontario, L9V 2L6, Canada
Demo Day at Grey Dufferin Community Pasture:
Join us on June 13th for a Demo Day at the Grey Dufferin Community Pasture. See fencing demonstrations from RAPPA and Range Ward, as well as a drone seeding demonstration from Wonderfull Inc.
After the demos, lunch will be provided, followed by a short tour of the pasture.
The address will be sent out to registrants two days before the event.
Agenda:
10am to 10:30am – Registration, biosecurity (boot washing), and networking
10:30am to 12pm – Demos
12pm to 1pm – Lunch
1pm to 2pm – Tour of the pasture
Take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about the Community Pastures Initiative. This event is free but registration is required. For more information and to register, CLICK HERE.
*This event is recognized as OSCIA OFCAF KSE under BMP category Rotational Grazing
