OSCIA

Dundas SCIA Spring Update Meeting
2025-04-10 09:30 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | 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 Thursday, April 10 at 9:30am at the Chesterville Legion. Please see the attached agenda.

Advanced Grazing Mentorship Program
2025-04-12 10:00 - 15:00
Do you need a grazing plan? It doesn’t matter if you need one to apply for funding or to help you plan your operation, this is the workshop for you! Our mentors will help guide you through the process of creating your grazing plan, from your herd plan to building in contingency, paddock design, and how to map your farm with Google Earth.
Come prepared to do the work! While our mentors will answer your questions, completing the plan is entirely on you!
Additional resources will be provided to participants after the workshop so you can continue working on your plan.
Dates:
March 24 & 26, 2025: 7pm to 9pm EST on Zoom
April 5, 2025: 10am to 3pm in Codrington – Cancelled
April 12, 2025: 10am to 3pm in Markdale

What you need to bring:
A laptop (if available) and a printed map of your farm. Lunch will be provided for the in-person workshops.
Register here
Advanced Grazing Mentorship Program is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category.

Baa-rnside Chats with Ontario Sheep District 10
2025-04-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Kirkview Farms, 20921 Laggan Glenelg Road, Dalkeith, Ontario, K0B1E0, Canada
An opportunity to meet fellow sheep farms, discuss, listen and learn “ewesful” tips to help improve shepherding skills.
Tour and Discussion Topics:

Live Demo of Drone frost seeding a pasture mix with Kurt MacSweyn
Rotational grazing system & adding sheep to beef operation – host farm Mike MacGillivray
Best Practices in Seeding pastures and hayfields – DLF Pickseed’s Larry Mastine

When? Saturday, April 12th, 1;00 pm – 3:00 pm.

Where? Kirkview Farms, Dalkeith, ON

REGISTER HERE
Baa-rnside Chats with Ontario Sheep District 10 is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category.

Niagara Peninsula Soil & Crop Improvement Association - Planter Clinic
2025-04-15 09:00 - 13:00 | 13202 Etling Road (Shop), Lowbanks, 13202 Etling Road (Shop), Lowbanks, Ontario, N0A 1K0, Canada
Spring Planter Clinic

OFCAF Rotational Grazing Information Session
2025-04-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
Zoom Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hK0hg4TjRUCRBSUWKSfACw#/registration

OFCAF Rotational Grazing Information Session
2025-04-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
Zoom Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rQxzerAhR46UtTGu-IFBgw#/registration

Farm Theft Prevention
2025-04-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Grey Ag Services, 206 Toronto St S, Markdale, Ontario, N0C 1H0, Canada
Protect Your Property: Join the Grey Bruce OPP for a Community Safety Meeting
Attention local farmers and property owners: Krista Linthorne, Communications/Media Officer, Grey Bruce Detachment, OPP, and Robert Hann, Provincial Liaison team, OPP will be present for an informative session to help safeguard your properties from break-ins and thefts. We will be discussing practical security measures, how we can work together through a “Community Watch” program, and the role the OPP plays in protecting your property. Key Topics Include: > Tips on securing your farm and property > How to report suspicious activity > The benefits of a Community Watch program > What to expect from police response to crimes > How OPP can collaborate with property owners to enhance security > The OPP will also be available to answer any questions you have about crime prevention and the resources available to you. Course fee is $20.00. Please RSVP to info@greyagservices.ca by at least 2 days prior to the workshop.

OFCAF Rotational Grazing Management Planning Session
2025-04-16 13:30 - 15:00 | Online
Register for a session with Tim Prior of Brussels Agri. Services Ltd., who will be providing professional advice on creating your Rotational Grazing Management Plan to apply for the Rotational Grazing OFCAF cost-share program.

There is a registration limit to allow for participants to ask question on developing their Rotational Grazing Management Plan.

REGISTER HERE

OFCAF Rotational Grazing Information Session
2025-04-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
Zoom Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dSZxMqCjSu-TRL4tkOAbrA#/registration

OFCAF Rotational Grazing Information Session
2025-04-22 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
Zoom Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AS8xo3oBQzKOFRT4pJ5t3Q#/registration

FRENCH OFCAF Rotational Grazing Information Session
2025-04-23 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
Zoom Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Q9l9iXRXSaGjB64FtzTrBQ#/registration

Electric Fence and Rotational Grazing Workshop at Topsy Farms
2025-04-25 10:15 - 13:30 | Topsy Farms, 14775 Front Road, Stella, Ontario, Canada
Please be sure to board the ferry departing from the mainland at 9:30 am to arrive at the farm just shortly after 10:00 am.
Join James of Gallagher Animal Management NA on April 25th for a free electric fence and rotational grazing workshop.
Bring a water bottle, lunch and extra clothing appropriate for the weather.
When? Friday April 25th, 10:15 am – 1:30 pm.

Where? Topsy Farms, 14775 West Frond Rd, Stella, ON
Visit the link to register!
Electric Fence and Rotational Grazing workshop is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category.

Rotational Grazing Management Planning Session with CFGA
2025-04-30 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
Wednesday, April 30 at 1 PM
FREE Rotational Grazing Plan Workshop hosted by the Canadian Forage and Grasslands Association (CFGA).
Adrienne Hanson (CFGA) will cover how to develop a rotational grazing management plan, and Jordyn Domio (OSCIA) will share details about program opportunities.
Perfect for farmers looking to improve their grazing practices!
REGISTER HERE

Rotational Grazing Management Planning Session
2025-05-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Online

Condensed Grazing Plan Workshop
2025-05-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Do you need a grazing plan? It doesn’t matter if you need one to apply for funding or to help you plan your operation, this is the workshop for you!
***Since there was such a high demand for more workshops, we’re offering this condensed version of our grazing plan workshop. Topics covered will be: herd plan and carrying capacity, using the grazing template, and paddock design.
There will be open question periods during the workshop with our grazing mentors, Dean Cober and Steve Martin. Additional resources and videos will be sent to attendees after the workshop.
Date:
May 5, 2025: 7pm to 9pm EST on Zoom
Register here

Cover Cropping Information Session (Advisors)
2025-05-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
This session is for agronomist, professional agrologists, and certified crop advisors focusing on the writing of the letter of support required for the upcoming intake.
Zoom Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CmnsLN09S0WEkF44y3PoxA#/registration

Cover Cropping Information Session (Advisors)
2025-05-13 08:00 - 21:30 | Online
This session is for agronomist, professional agrologists, and certified crop advisors focusing on the writing of the letter of support required for the upcoming intake.
Zoom Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fGDWazntTnuGHTXlRJrvkA#/registration

Cover Cropping Information Session (Applicants)
2025-05-13 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
Zoom Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vAhhETPRRr2dzdcEdgWc5g#/registration

MCCC Cover Crop Management & Webpage Updates
2025-05-14 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-05-15 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-05-16 09:30 - 10:30
Have you noticed changes on Midwest Cover Crops Council’s webpage?
Join them in May for a series of webinars covering the updated recommendations on their Getting Started with Cover Crop Pages. Register to receive the Zoom link: https://z.umn.edu/MCCCWebPageWebinars

May 14- Planting Cover Crops: 9:30 am to 10:30 am
May 15- Cover Cropping Equipment: 9:30 am to 10:30 am
May 16- Nutrient Management on Cover Crops: 9:30 am to 10:30 am

MCCC Cover Crop Management & Webpage Updates is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Cover Cropping category.

SARFIP Information Session
2025-05-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
Zoom Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IAj-WYqIQ_y_JCvFS_1Y4Q#/registration

SARFIP Information Session
2025-05-15 08:30 - 10:00 | Online
Zoom Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/y9FWAJSeQJ-YCMsqYvogqw#/registration

Cover Cropping Information Session (Applicants)
2025-05-16 08:00 - 08:30 | Online
Zoom Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7HnXO9AdRGqM-AsOIbEAWg#/registration

Cover Cropping Information Session FRENCH (Applicants)
2025-05-21 13:00 - 13:30 | Online
Zoom Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tURFQN4HSZuRQypZldz8Gw#/registration

Dual Action Nitrogen Stabilizers Webinar
2025-05-27 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
Join OSCIA & Timac Agro for a presentation and discussion on the benefits of using dual-action nitrogen stabilizers to protect your nitrogen fertilizer! Learn the how and why behind nitrogen stabilizers and when best to use them! Join to listen, learn, and join in on a discussion about dual action stabilizers with Timac experts and other farmers!
When? Tuesday, May 27, 7:30- 8:30 PM
Where? Zoom!
REGISTER (FREE) HERE.
Dual Action Nitrogen Stabilizers Webinar is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management category.

Intro to Soil Health & Rotational Grazing at Kirkview Farms
2025-05-28 18:30 - 21:00 | Kirkview Farms, 20921 Laggan Glenelg Road, Dalkeith, Ontario, K0B1E0, Canada
At Kirkview Farms, Cora, Mike and their team practice regenerative agriculture – raising grass-finished beef, pastured poultry, goats and pork in a way that prioritizes animal welfare and environmental sustainability while producing high-quality meats.
Join us at the first of three soil-themed field days in this region to hear about how soil health takes priority and contributes to the overall wellbeing of Kirkview Farms. Participants will learn how the Kirkview team uses rotational grazing and other regenerative practices to improve the health and welfare of their livestock, reduce input costs and care for the soil. No matter what type of farming and production you do, you will learn something during this field day!
A light dinner will be served.

When? Wednesday May 28 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Where? Kirkview Farms, Dalkeith, ON
Cost? $20 for EFAO members, $25 for non-members
REGISTER HERE

Brussels Agri Services Ltd Pasture Walk and Talk
2025-06-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Grazing Meadows Wagyu, 43085 Newry Rd., Brussels, Ontario, N0G 1H0, Canada
Join us for an excellent and informative evening for graizers, we will be serving steak on a bun and featuring a wide range of speakers that are sure to impress.
Speakers include:

Bryan Sanderson, Alltech, US Beef Business Manager
John Albro, Cyrstalyx Sales Manager
Lyle Miller Gripple. Lyss Gingras and Lawerence Levesque from Speare Seeds
Sharl Liebergreen eon Shepherd
Cass Martin, Trevor Elliott, Luke McCutcheon from Brussels Agri

When? Wednesday, June 4th, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

Where? Grazing Meadows Wagyu, 43085 Newry Road, Brussels, Ontario
Visit the link to register!
Brussels Agri Services Ltd 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.

MCCC Cover Crop Resources
2025-06-16 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-06-17 09:30 - 10:30
Join the Midwest Cover Crops Council as we review our new or updated resources and how they can be used to inform cover crop decisions and management.
Monday, June 16- MCCC Tools for Cover Crop Selection & Management (Anna Morrow, MCCC Program Manager): 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Tuesday, June 17- Cover Crop Identification & Using the Field Guide (Stephanie McLain, MN NRCS State Soil Health Specialist): 9:30 am to 10:30 am
REGISTER HERE!
MCCC Cover Crop Resources is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Cover Cropping category.
