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SUMMARY:OSCIA Annual General Meeting and MicroSmart Deep Dive
DESCRIPTION:Join OSCIA for the 2025 Annual General Meeting and MicroSmart Deep Dive\, an exciting learning day on the topic of soil micronutrients. This two-day event draws farmers and agricultural professionals from across Ontario for industry updates and practical science-based learning. All are welcome!\nBoth events will take place in downtown Kingston at the Kingston Marriott (285 King Street East\, Kingston\, ON K7L 3B1).\nYou’re invited to have your say as a member and get the latest OSCIA updates at the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday\, February 4th\, 2025. The AGM is an opportunity for OSCIA members from across the province to meet up and connect. The excitement doesn’t end there; dive into the world of soil micronutrients at our Deep Dive learning event on Wednesday\, February 5th\, 2025. \nTo view the agenda for both events\, please click here. The program may be subject to change\, please stay tuned for more details. \nRegistration\nAnnual General Meeting – $75 per person. \nHear the latest OSCIA updates and exciting learning sessions\, including Keynote Speaker Dr. Luke Gatiboni from NC State University and a panel of local farmers who have made no-till work for their operations. \nRegistration includes a delicious lunch\, dinner and snack breaks. Registration does not include hotel parking or accommodations. \nMicroSmart Deep Dive \nOSCIA Members – $125 per person \nNon-members – $175 per person\, includes a one-year OSCIA membership. \nGain practical insights into the role that micronutrients play in soil health with our line up of expert guest speakers. Get access to our tradeshow featuring innovative agricultural vendors and organizations. \nRegistration includes a delicious lunch and snack breaks. Registration does not include hotel parking or accommodations. \nPre-registration is required. Tickets for the events can be purchased individually. \nVenue & Accommodations\nOSCIA AGM & Deep Dive Participants can book guest rooms directly with the Kingston Marriott Hotel for a group rate of $209.00 per night. Click here to book.  \nThe group rate is available until January 9\, 2025. Additional $30 per night for parking in underground garage. \n \nInterested in sponsoring this event? Please email communications@ontariosoilcrop.org for more information.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/oscia-annual-general-meeting-and-deep-dive/
LOCATION:Kingston Market Square Hotel\, 285 King Street East\, Kingston\, Ontario\, K7L 3B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:AGM,Association,Provincial
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SUMMARY:2025 ONFARM Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually on February 6\, 2025 between 9AM-12PM for our Annual ONFARM Research Forum! \nSince 2019\, the ONFARM program has completed extensive soil health and water quality analysis on farms across Ontario to build a stronger understanding of best management practices (BMPs) and their effect on soil health and water quality. Originally a four-year program\, ONFARM was renewed until 2028. \nDuring the Forum\, we will explore: \n\nThe effects of organic amendment applications and cover crops on yields\, soil health\, and water quality\nHow to interpret carbon and nitrogen soil health indicators\, and which ones are most helpful for tracking improvements in soil health\nThe impacts of cover crops on runoff generation and water quality\nWater quality and soil health opportunities and challenges in Ontario\n\nPlease register for the Forum here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpdeisrDsuG9HK3ODeIjfwbcmNO_8rm7ky#/registration \nPlease check back in mid-January for more information on our sessions and our speakers. \nONFARM is currently funded by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership\, a five-year federal-provincial-territorial initiative. Developed by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture\, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) and delivered by the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA)\, ONFARM monitors soil health and water quality on working farms across the province\, examining the effectiveness of different agricultural BMPs. \nThis event will be an Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) in the category of cover cropping. We will apply for Continuing Education Credits (CEU) for Certified Crop Advisors. \n\n\n\n\nTime\nActivity\n\n\n9:00 am\n\nWelcome & setting the stage\n        Speakers: \n\nWilton Consulting Group (WCG)\nDr. Angela Straathof\, Ontario Soil & Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA)\n\n\n\n\n9:25 am\n\nChallenges and opportunities with ag research in Northern Ontario\n        Speakers: \n\nLeia Weaver\, Northern Ontario Farm Innovation Alliance\nBirgit Martin\, OSCIA\n\n\n\n\n9:40 am\n\nDigging into carbon and nitrogen soil health indicators\n        Speaker: \n\nAdam Hayes\, Soil Resource Group\n\n\n\n\n10:00 am\n\nThe effects of best management practices on yields and soil health\n        Speakers: \n\nCaleb Niemeyer\, Woodrill Farms and the University of Guelph\nMargaret Ribey\, Soil Resource Group\nLuke Hannam\, ONFARM cooperator\n\n\n\n\n10:45 am\nBreak\n\n\n11:00 am\n\nThe impacts of cover crops on runoff generation and water quality\n        Speakers: \n\nDonna Small\, Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority\nBeth Wrona\, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority\nMari Veliz\, Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority\n\n\n\n\n11:30 am\n\nHow to incorporate cover crops throughout a rotation\n        Speakers: \n\nSarah Midlane-Jones\nJennifer Nash\, OSCIA\n\n\n\n\n11:50 am\n\nClosing remarks\n        Speaker: \n\nBirgit Martin\, OSCIA
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/2025-onfarm-research-forum-virtual/
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