OSCIA

Better Together: Improving Soil Health in Ontario
2024-07-09 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Goodlot Farm, Alton, Ontario, Canada
Innovative sustainable agricultural practices have been developed by farmers throughout Ontario, demonstrating that healthy soil systems and farm profits can happily coexist. By sharing your expertise and participating in soil health sampling, you have been instrumental in developing new methods for evaluating and monitoring soil health in Ontario. Your contribution has already helped fellow producers make informed decisions about which practices to implement for maximum soil health benefit!
Join the Greenbelt Foundation Soil Health Program and Erin Common Ground for a FREE event at GoodLot Farm on Tuesday July 9, 2024 from 5pm to 9pm. This event will include presentations from industry professionals on soil health assessment and opportunities to learn and connect with fellow producers and soil enthusiasts – and of course, supper!
If you participated in the Greenbelt Foundation’s Soil Health Program, we encourage you to bring along your results report to refer to during the presentations and discussions. Erin Common Ground participants are invited to enjoy an evening of soil health discussions which will guide the development of ECG’s upcoming Building Common Ground Project!
By attending and contributing, your feedback will inform the development of new methods for evaluating and monitoring soil health in Ontario.
Presentations include:

Soil History of the Area – with Ted Taylor
Management Impact on Soil Health Indicators – with Adam Hayes
2023 Results and Report Overview – with Ryan Carlow
Soil Organic Matters – Sarah Larsen

For more information, please visit:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/better-together-improving-soil-health-in-ontario-tickets-912117657467

On-Farm Research Meet Up (Niagara)
2024-07-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Campden Grain, Campden, Ontario, Canada
Join OSCIA and Larry Dyck at Campden Grain to talk all things on-farm research, nitrogen efficiency, cover cropping and soil health!
For years, Larry Dyck and his family have been experimenting with practices like no-till, cover cropping and planting green to make their clay soils more manageable and resilient. Larry’s search for knowledge has contributed to his decision to participate in applied research programs like ONFARM and Living Lab – Ontario.
Learn more about the on-farm research underway at Larry’s farm, including:
ONFARM
The On-Farm Applied Research and Monitoring (ONFARM) program is a nine-year applied research initiative that supports soil health and water quality research on farms across Ontario. Hear from researchers at the Soil Resource Group about Larry’s ONFARM trial comparing different cover crop mixes (including a biostrip treatment) to increase organic matter and improve soil structure.
Living Lab – Ontario
The Living Lab – Ontario (LL-ON) is a five-year innovation project that brings together farmers, organizations, researchers, and other experts to co-develop, test, and evaluate beneficial management practices (BMPs) that address climate change challenges in livestock and cropping systems. Hear from Craig Drury, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, who is working with farmers, including Larry, to trial various 4R strategies to enhance nitrogen use efficiency in corn.
Greenbelt Foundation Soil Health Program
The Greenbelt Foundation will also be joining to discuss their Free Soil Health Program which aims to develop an interpretable, scalable, locally relevant method for evaluating and monitoring soil health. Enjoy a soil health demonstration and learn how farmers in York, Durham, and Niagara regions may be eligible for a free soil health report.
Registration is required. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/on-farm-research-meet-up-tickets-927263238307?aff=oddtdtcreator
For more information, please contact onfarm@ontariosoilcrop.org.

Victoria SCIA Tour
2024-07-15 18:00 - 21:00 | ON
Join Victoria SCIA for a tour on July 15th. The tour will start at Alliance Agri-Turf Fertilizer at Lindsay at 6:00 pm. It will then head to Sunderland Co-op Fertilizer at Oakwood at 7 pm. The last stop will be at Graeme Little’s, 290 Eldon Rd (enter off Ranch Rd) at 7:45 pm to see a collection of Case tractors and memorabilia.
For more information, please contact:
Adam Bent (Local Secretary) at 705-328-1185 or bentipac@hotmail.com
Note: This event is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management category.

Grey County Crop Walk
2024-07-16 09:30 - 14:30 | ON
Join us for Grey SCIA’s Annual Summer Crop Walk!
Tuesday July 16th 2024 at Highland Custom Farming in Proton Station, from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm.
The tour will include a look at wheat in 15″ rows, cranberry beans, new corn herbicides, the use of biological treatments, a shop and elevator tour, and a look at several pieces of new, cutting edge equipment and technology.
The cost is free for OSCIA members and $10 for non-members, and includes a pizza lunch and refreshments. We hope to see you there!
Please pre-register by July 11th by emailing georgiancentralscia@ontariosoilcrop.org or calling 519-986-3756.

Peterborough SCIA Demonstration Day with Trent University
2024-07-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Trent University AG Site, 2805 Pioneer Road, Peterborough, Ontario, K9L 0E4
Join Peterborough SCIA for a Demonstration Day with Trent University
July 18th, 2024 | 10am – 12pm with lunch provided!

Events:

Soil Pit – look at soil horizons

Cover crop root X-ray

Controlled tile drainage units

Look for leached levels of nitrogen escape from tile drainage system

View a weather station

Nitrogen demonstration – watch nitrogen dissolve

View fertilizer application equipment

Guest speakers on:

Nitrous oxide emissions in water

How crop species make a difference

The importance of soil texture in nitrogen loss reduction

How can we make this work on our farm?

For more information, please contact:

Matt Porter (705) 559-7551

Jason Ferguson (705) 768-8453

Jim Buck (705) 696-2956

This event qualifies as a KSE under the Nitrogen Management and Cover Cropping Category.

Optimizing Nitrogen Efficiency in Dairy Systems
2024-07-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Harrcroft Acres Ltd., 7812 Side Road 5, Alma, ON, Ontario, N0B 1A0, Canada
Join OSCIA, Soils at Guelph and the County of Wellington for a drop-in event on July 18 to learn more about the research underway at Harrcroft Acres Ltd. through the Living Lab – Ontario project.
Janet Harrop, dairy farmer and living lab cooperator, is collaborating with Dr. Claudia Wagner-Riddle from the University of Guelph to conduct innovative research at the field scale. The research focuses on finding ways to enhance nitrogen efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions using 4R best management practices, including nitrogen stabilizers and different application methods of liquid dairy manure.
Registration is required. Please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/optimizing-nitrogen-efficiency-a-systems-approach-to-dairy-production-tickets-927491882187 to register.
Registrants are encouraged to drop in for presentations starting at 6:30 pm or 7:30 pm. Light refreshments will be provided.
Living Lab – Ontario is a five-year innovation project that brings together farmers, organizations, researchers, and other experts to co-develop, test, and evaluate beneficial management practices (BMPs) that address climate change challenges in livestock and cropping systems.
For more information, please contact livinglab@ontariosoilcrop.org.

Funding for the project has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada under the Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs program (ACS-CA-15) and by the following partners: Beef Farmers of Ontario, Dairy Farmers of Ontario, Grain Farmers of Ontario, Ontario Federation of Agriculture, Ontario Pork and Ontario Sheep Farmers. The project is coordinated by the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association.

Kirkview Farms Rotational Grazing Field Day
2024-07-20 10:00 - 13:00 | 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 for a half-day field day to learn how the Kirkview team uses rotational grazing to improve the health and welfare of their livestock, reduce input costs and care for the soil. You will also get a chance to check out some of the tools they use as regenerative farmers, including a demonstration of how electric bikes can be used as a climate-friendly tool in moving livestock across acreage.
Cora and Mike will give an overview of the grass fed market, grass fed genetics, pasture forages, grazing plans, fencing and water supply, as well as logistics and timing of rotating the different groups of livestock through the paddocks. No matter what type of farming you do, you will learn something during this field day!
Preparation
Feel free to bring your own bagged lunch for a community picnic after the tour.
Parking
People are welcome to park at the farm.
Accessibility information
Portable washroom will be available.
This event is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing Systems category.
This day is presented in partnership with Farmers for Climate Solutions and with funding support from the On-Farm Climate Action Fund.
In order to make our training and community building events accessible to all farmers and future farmers in Ontario, EFAO strives to reduce financial barriers for registration by using a Pay What You Can model. To register, please complete this form!

Renfrew SCIA Summer Car Tour
2024-07-24 19:00 - 21:00 | 1839 Garden of Eden Rd, 1839 Garden of Eden Rd, Hayley Station, ON, K0J1Y0, Canada
Join Renfrew SCIA for a Car Tour Starting at 1839 Garden of Eden Road in Renfrew.
This tour will stop at a Beef Operation practicing rotational Grazing, a Sheep Operation practicing rotational grazing followed by a cash crop and grain operation tour and a light lunch.
For more information or to RSVP call Alex or Betty Briscoe 613-433-7004 or email renfrewscia@gmail.com
Renfrew SCIA Car Tour is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category.

Northwest International Ag Expo
2024-07-25 18:00 - 2024-07-27 17:00 | Purity Seeds, 8044 Highway 602, Emo, ON, P0W 1E0, Canada
Experience the agricultural event of the year at the Northwest International Ag Expo, hosted by the Northwest Soil & Crop Improvement Association! Mark your calendars for July 25 to 27, 2024, as we gather in Emo, ON, Canada to celebrate all things agriculture.
This educational event is your gateway to a wealth of knowledge and innovation in the agricultural landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned producer, a thriving agribusiness, or a passionate stakeholder, this expo is tailored just for you. Join us as we delve into insightful discussions on crops, livestock, and regional agricultural practices that shape our industry.
But that’s not all – engage with a hands-on live soil compaction demonstration. Witness firsthand the impact of soil compaction and explore the effective mitigation strategies. Engage with industry-leading experts at equipment displays, where innovation meets practicality. And don’t miss out on invaluable networking opportunities with fellow agribusiness professionals.

EVENT PROGRAM Download the PDF Agenda
Thursday July 25, 2024:
5:30 PM: Join us for a kick-off BBQ & Tour at the Ontario Crops Research Station – Emo (6444 Highway 11 West, Chapple, ON)
Friday July 26, 2024:
Purity Seeds, 8044 Highway 602, Emo

8:30 AM: Registration & light refreshments
9:15 AM: Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:45 AM: Food Sovereignty for Grand Council Treaty #3
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Speaker Sessions (Choose 3 sessions to attend)

Strategic Forage Management: Cost-effective practices, sampling techniques, and new species establishment.
Optimal Mineral Feeding for Pasture & Feed Rations
Cattle Health Management.
Exploring Tillage & No-till Options
Optimizing Application Technologies & Weed Management
Getting More from Soil Test & Management

12:30 – 2:00 PM: Lunch & Visit the Exhibitors!
2:00 – 5:00 PM: Interactive Soil Compaction Demonstration & Stations

Demonstration: Experience the compaction demo of common farm equipment configurations. Explore impact of soil compaction at 6, 12, 20 inches in wet and dry conditions.
Interactive Soil Stations:

Tire Talk
Soil Pit Learnings
Compaction Recovery

5:00 – 6:00 PM: Dinner
6:00 – 7:30 PM: Delving into the day & Future of Agriculture Session
7:30 PM – Dark: Optional evening social
Saturday July 27:
9:00 AM: Meet up at Purity Seeds (8044 Highway 602) for light refreshments before heading out to experience agriculture in Rainy River region. Stops include:

Gerber Farms
Circle H Farm & KB Ranch (Lunch will be at this stop)
Stratton Sales Barn
Brielmann Agriculture – Grain Yard
Tait Bros – Tile drainage research project – 722 Atwood Ave
Calvin Krahn

ACCOMMODATIONS & CAMPING
Hotels:
Copper River Inn: www.copperriverinn.com 807-274-1161
Super 8: www.wyndhamhotels.com/super-8 (http://www.wyndhamhotels.com/super-8/fort-frances-ontario) 807-788-0917
Emo Inn: www.emoinn.com 807-482-2272
Room blocks have been set up at these hotels. Please call to make a reservation and reference “Northwest International Ag Expo.”
Camping:
Trailer & tent camping sites are available at Purity Seeds (8044 Highway 602). There is no electricity or water hookups on site. Trailer service amenities are available a short distance away.
Make it a weekend! The Rainy River district has great camping and scenery in the area. Visit www.visitsunsetcountry.com to see all the district has too offer!

REGISTRATION
Cost: $75 per person (Children 9 & under FREE)
Registration includes:

Meals: Thursday – dinner, Friday – breakfast, lunch, dinner, Saturday – morning refreshments, lunch
Access to three speaker sessions of choice (5 to choose from)
Real time interactive soil compaction demonstration and stations
Exhibitor showcase
Networking opportunities with industry professionals and peers

Bus:
There is a bus available from Thunder Bay on Thursday, return on Saturday afternoon. Cost is $25 per person.
Departure from Thunder Bay: Thursday July 25 – 1:00 PM from First Christian Reformed Church (9 Cooper Rd). Free parking available at this location.
Bus will leave Emo on July 27th following the agriculture tour. Approximate time returning to Thunder Bay is 6:00 PM.
Please select the bus option for registration if you would like to use this service.

SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITOR
Sponsorship and exhibitor space opportunities are available. Please contact Rachel Kehoe at Rachel.nofia@gmail.com.

INQUIRIES & MEDIA
Please contact Rachel Kehoe at Rachel.nofia@gmail.com or 807-621-1115 for any inquiries.

Essex SCIA Summer Tour
2024-07-27 11:00 - 14:00 | ON
Join Essex SCIA for their Summer Tour. This tour will take place at the farm of Clayton Armstrong and Susan Iatonna (Winner of the 2023 Essex Conservation Farm Award).
Location: 830 County Rd 2, Belle River, ON
Featuring guest speaker Matt McIntosh – Freelance Journalist & Farmer on “Supporting Farms and Conservation.”
Lunch provided.
Please RSVP by July 25th. RSVP required for each meal. To RSVP, please contact (519) 564 5387 or escia2023@gmail.com

Chatham-Kent SCIA Summer Event
2024-08-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Pride Seeds Education Center, 6836 Pain Court Line, Pain Court, ON, N0P 1Z0, Canada
The Chatham-Kent Soil and Crop Improvement Association is pleased to announce a summer event, set for Wednesday August 7th at 10:00 A.M.

This year’s event will take place at the Pride Seeds Education Center located at 6836 Pain Court Line, Pain Court, ON.

Attendees can look forward to engaging discussions from agricultural professionals and provide the chance to connect with other local producers. Gain insights from experts on the topics of soil health, crop management and drainage.

Guest Speakers and Topics:

The Drainage Act and Landowner Rights – Brian Anderson & Mel Luymes – Drainage

YEN Project and DON (vomitoxin) Management in Corn – Marty Vermey – Grain Farmers of Ontario

Soil Sampling Methods – Colin Elgie – OMAFRA

P & K Fertility Trial Results – Dave Hooker – Plant Agriculture University of Guelph

Everyone is welcome!

Food and refreshments will be provided courtesy of Chatham Kent Soil and Crop Improvement Association. To register and confirm a meal at this event, please click here.

For more information, please contact Donna Small (cksoilandcrop@gmail.com 226-377-1488 or Derrick LeClair (rocky_darrly@hotmail.com 519-401-9120)

York SCIA BBQ
2024-08-07 18:00 - 21:00 | ON
Join York SCIA for a BBQ at Boadway’s – 11849 Durham Rd 30, Mt Albert.
For more information, please contact:
Tom Patterson (Local Secretary) at 905-294-9016 or patterson.tom29@gmail.com

Explore Cover Crops with Owen Lake
2024-08-08 13:00 - 15:00 | ON
Join the Ontario Soil Network and Farmers for Climate Solutions to talk all things cover crops! Come out to join host Owen Lake for a field tour to look at his cover crops and discuss planting into cover crops!
When? August 8 1-3pm!
Where? 362 Hoover Rd, Stirling, ON K0L 3E0
Register Here: https://ontariosoil.net/event/exploring-cover-crops-with-owen-lake/

Elgin Soil and Crop Improvement Association Summer Tour
2024-08-08 13:00 - 17:00 | 50932 Nova Scotia Line, Aylmer, 50932 Nova Scotia Line, Aylmer, Ontario, Canada
1:15 pm Harvesting Hops- Todd and Scott Hayhoe 50932 Nova Scotia Line, Aylmer
2:30 pm Growing in high tunnels- Howe Family Farms 48556 John Wise Line, Aylmer
3:45 pm Pfeffer Farms- 45180 Fruit Ridge Line St. Thomas – Nitrogen Management KSE!

Managing Nitrogen- planter, side dresser, strategy for N Management- qualifies as KSE for OFCAF!! Adam Pfeffer and Peter Johnson, RealAgriculture

TarSpot Nursery and Corn Diseases- Albert Tenuta, OMAFA

Land remediation 101

Supper included $25/person Catered by Anita
Please reserve your meal by registering 226-973-3548
The Pfeffer Farms Stop is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management category.

Advanced Grazing Mentorship Program Pasture Walk - Simcoe County
2024-08-10 09:00 - 12:00 | ON
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 ounty: 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/

Lambton SCIA Twilight Tour
2024-08-14 16:30 - 20:00 | Stonepicker Brewing Company, 7143 Forest Rd, Plympton-Wyoming, ON, N0N 1J4, Canada
Maximizing Nutrients and New Technologies for Optimum Management

Join Lambton Soil and Crop Improvement Association for a Twilight Tour on Wednesday, August 14th at 4:44 PM.
Agenda:

New & Innovative Nutrient Technologies – Shawn Brenneman (Cangrow Crop Solutions) and Chuck Baresich (Haggerty Creek)
Drone Application Demo – Adrian Rivard (Drone Spray Canada)
Agronomist Corner – Aaron Breimer (Moose Ag)
Nutrient Trends & Interactions – Chris Roelands (Honeyland Labs)

A hot meal will be served by Burns Restaurant.
Tickets are $15 for Soil and Crop members, $20 for non-members.
For more information, please contact:
Jill Ball at jillb@wansteadfarmerscoop.com or 519-464-8977
Brad Langstaff at bradly_l@hotmail.com or 519-330-9493

Ottawa-Carlton & Lanark SCIA Summer Meeting
2024-08-15 08:30 - 11:30 | ON
Ottawa-Carlton & Lanark SCIA Summer Meeting
Come join Ottawa-Carlton and Lanark SCIA for their summer meeting!
Registration & Breakfast start at 8:30AM followed by presentations and demos of new Ag-Tech! Come learn about how drones may help with your nitrogen management and cover cropping practices!
Register HERE!
Location: Field across the street from 442 9th Line Beckwith, Ontario
The Ottawa-Carlton & Lanark SCIA Summer Meeting is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Cover Cropping & Nitrogen Management categories.

OSCIA Summer Event: Share the Wisdom Farm Day & Bus Tour
2024-08-16 - 2024-08-17 | ON
Looking for a fun-filled learning event this summer? Get ready for the annual OSCIA Summer Event! This year’s event will take place in the Ottawa Rideau region.

Friday, August 16th – OSCIA Share the Wisdom & LCFA Taste of Success
This exciting learning day will be hosted at Leacock Farms (220 Leacock Rd, Jasper, ON, K0G 1G0). There will be lots of learning opportunities, including an informative panel on cover crops featuring local farmers and experts and a spray clinic. Don’t miss the Leeds County Federation of Agriculture’s Taste of Success lunch – you’ll enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch while celebrating LCFA’s award winners. With an equipment display and booths, kids zone and plenty of opportunities for networking, this event will be fun for the whole family!
Tickets are $25 per person. Children under 12 are free.

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Note: The Cover Crop Panel (see agenda) is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Events (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) applications in the Cover Cropping category
Saturday, August 17th – Bus Tour
Join OSCIA the following day for a bus tour highlighting local farms and businesses in the Ottawa Rideau region, including Burnbrae Farms and Canadian Wollastonite. The bus tour will depart from and return to The Pier Church, 806 Chelsea St, Brockville, ON K6V 5T4.
Registration for the bus tour will open at 8:30 AM. The bus will depart The Pier Church parking lot at 9:00 AM, and return no later than 5:00 PM.
A packed lunch and snacks will be included.
Tickets are $30 per person.

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Pre-registration is required for both events.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. OSCIA would love to have your business or organization join the festivities! For more information on sponsorship and equipment display opportunities, please contact Eleanor Renaud – erenaud@ontariosoilcrop.org or 613-213-2130.

Huron County SCIA Equipment and Crop Demonstration
2024-08-16 14:00 - 16:00 | 36118 Bayfield River Road, Bayfield
Thinking of changing to strip till or upgrading your existing strip tiller? Or you just want to see some big equipment? Come on out to the Huron County Soil and Crop demonstration day this August! We have the best and top of the line equipment lined up for you to see, live in action. There will be a cover crop demonstration on display in the field as well.

The Huron County Plowmen’s 96th Annual Plowing Match, hosted by the Vermue Family, is taking place on August 15 & 16, 2024. On Friday August 16th, the Huron County Soil and Crop Improvement Association will be joining the event from 2-4pm for an equipment and crop demonstration.

Lunch will be served by Tracey’s Tasty food Truck from 11am to 3pm; and a Plowmen’s Banquet, catered by Cardiff’s, will be served at 5:30pm. Dinner tickets are available through Joan Vincent at 519-357-2336. Dinner tickets: Adults – $25, children 6-12 – $12, children 5 and under – free.

For more information, please click here or contact Anèl Dannhauser at heartlandscia@ontariosoilcrop.org or Sharon Devine at huronsoilandcrop@gmail.com.

Advanced Grazing Mentorship Program Pasture Walk - Dufferin County
2024-08-17 09:00 - 12:00 | ON

Northumberland SCIA Summer BBQ
2024-08-19 18:00 - 20:00 | 9109 Cty Rd 45, Roseneath, ON, 9109 Cty Rd 45, Roseneath, ON, Canada
Everyone is welcome to join us for an unforgettable evening of mouth-watering BBQ, great company and world-famous carousel rides.
Monday, August 19, 2024, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
The carousel will be open for every child aged 1 to 100 for free rides from 7:00–8:00 p.m.
Roseneath Fairgrounds
Members and Spouse or Partner = $15.00
Non-member Adults = $20.00
Youth 13 and up = $20.00
Youth 7 to 12 = $10.00
Children 6 and under = Free
For more information: Eric Lawlor at 905-269-8555 or foxfire@xplornet.com

MSCIA Summer Tour
2024-08-20 16:00 - 21:30 | Weber Farms, 2497 Concession Rd, Newbury, ontario, Canada
This year our tour will be held on Tuesday August 20, at Weber Farms, 2497
Concession Dr, Newbury
Topics & Speakers:

Premium Fertilizer Discussion – Alpine, Timac, Agro, Ostera

Nitrogen Management KSE!

Soil Mapping and Management – Soil Optix and SWAT Maps
Drone Cover Crop Application – Drone Spray Canada

Cover Cropping KSE!

OFA Presents – Farm and Road Safety

Priorities, Challenges, Industry Updates, Local Initiatives

St Clair Region Conservation Authority, New Grants available – Jessica Van Swol
Drive Shed Theatre with Peter Johnson
Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) Soil Sample Collection Drop Off

Dinner from Appin BBQ $15
For more information, please contact Josh Weber at (519)-495-2127
MSCIA Summer Tour is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management and Cover Cropping category.

Management Opportunities Following Wheat Harvest
2024-08-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
Register for an informative webinar on Management Opportunities Following Wheat Harvest.
First we’ll hear from Chris Brown (OMAFA) on organic amendments following wheat harvest. She will cover timing, rates, placement and more! Tune in to hear from an expert about the benefits of organic amendments. Chris will be followed by a presentation on Cover Cropping, including topics like mix selection, planting, establishment and more!
Finally, we will be hearing from Sam Schultz (AAFC) about the uses of satellite imagery in agriculture! She will also cover how to use AAFC’s Residue Survey where farmers can submit photos of their field surface to help improve interpretation of satellite imagery. Every photo submission also enters you in a chance to win a Visa Gift Card!
This webinar and the following activity is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management and Cover Cropping categories.
To qualify as a KSE, farmers must attend this webinar AND submit a surface photo of their field to AAFC’s Residue Survey. Instructions on how to use the survey will be given during the webinar and emailed to to farmers following the webinar.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email research@ontariosoilcrop.org.

Soil Management Day
2024-08-27 09:00 - 16:00 | Sunderland Coop Farms, 381 Taylor Road, Oakwood, Ontario, K0M2M0, Canada
Join the Ontario Soil Network, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, and the Greenbelt Foundation for a day of hands-on learning and expert insights into soil health and sustainable farming practices. Gain practical experience, connect with fellow farmers, and enhance your soil management skills.
When? Tuesday, August 27 | 9am-4pm
Where? Sunderland Coop Farm
Morning Sessions:

Soil Health: Assessment Structure, Tillage, Compaction, Rotation, Covers

Soil & Landscape Inherent Factors & Soil Degradation (Erosion)

Soil & Tissue Fertility

Cover Crop Root Pit

Afternoon Session:

In-Shed Soil Health Management Planning and Brainstorming [Supported by Ontario Soil Network Alumni]

Registration: OMAFRA Soils Day August 27th | Oxford Soil & Crop Improvement Association (square.site)
Soil Management Day is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Cover Cropping and Nitrogen Management category.

Cover Crops & Direct to Consumer with Greg Traynor
2024-08-28 13:00 - 15:00 | 2193 County Road 2, Peterborough ON, 2193 County Road 2, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J6X9, Canada
Join Greg for a field tour to explore cover crops, talk all things soil health and learn about the direct to consumer side of his operation!
Greg makes use of regenerative practices as part of his operation; he will specifically be focused on his use of cover crops and how his farming philosophy is shared through his direct-to-consumer side of his business. Greg also has pasture-raised beef that get a diet of grasses/ legumes along with non-GMO corn that is grown on-farm.
For more information click here!
Cover Crops & Direct to Consumers with Greg Traynor is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Cover Cropping category.

Drainage Day
2024-08-29 14:00 - 20:00 | McQueen Farms, 260 Concession 4, Fisherville, Ontario, Canada
Please join us for Drainage Day
Cost $25, to be paid at the door. Tickets are limited. Preregistration required by August 16th or until sold out!

Hog Manure & Mineralizing Nitrogen for Corn with Ron Martin
2024-08-29 15:00 - 17:00 | 7771 6 Line Drayton, ON, N0G 1P0, 7771 6 Line, Drayton, Ontario, N0G1P0, Canada
Take a field tour with Ron Martin to look at his corn after winter wheat with cover crops (oat peas crimson clover and tillage radish) which was planted after wheat and worked down before winter. Ron also has plots with varying levels of applied hog manure (5000gpa hog manure and 3000gpa hog manure) and side dress 24-0-0 nitrogen applied at 6 leaves which is compared against a zero-fertility plot to measure difference between cover crop fertility as opposed to applied fertility.
For more information:
Hog Manure and Mineralizing Nitrogen for Corn with Ron Martin – Ontario Soil Network
Hog Manure & Mineralizing Nitrogen for Corn with Ron Martin is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Cover Cropping and Nitrogen Management categories.

Dual Action Nitrogen Stabilizers Webinar
2024-09-03 12:00 - 13:00 | ON
Join Aaron Breimer to discuss Dual Action Nitrogen Stabilizers. Aaron is a seasoned agronomist and the Ontario Certified Crop Advisor Board Chair. He is passionate about the science and economics of agriculture, recently launching his own ag data venture and advisory service called Moose Ag.
During this webinar, Aaron will be covering the What, When, Where and How of Dual Action Nitrogen Stabilizers.
You will also hear about an exciting opportunity to submit field surface photos for a chance to win one of ten $250 Visa Gift cards!
Date: September 3rd, 2024
Time: 12-1PM
Register (free) here.
This Webinar is a OSCIA Recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management category.

Thorndale Demonstration Farm Field Tour
2024-09-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Thorndale Demonstration Farm
UTRCA is hosting a field day at the Thorndale Demonstration Farm on Thursday September 5th from 10am-12pm
Join us on a tour of the Thorndale Demonstration Farm to learn about the suite of agricultural best management practices (BMPs) implemented on the farm. We’ll share how we’re testing and demonstrating various BMPs with the goal of improving and protecting soil health and water quality while maintaining productivity.
Highlights will include:
· Contoured controlled drainage system
· Newly installed StormTech storm water retention system
· Two water and sediment control basins
· Pollinator planting
· Windbreaks and block planting
· Cover crops
· Conservation tillage
For more information please contact Beth Wrona, UTRCA Agricultural Stewardship Technician, at wronab@thamesriver.on.ca.
There is no cost to attend this event: Register Free Here.

Cover Crop Establishment Webinar
2024-09-05 12:00 - 13:00 | ON
Join Aaron Breimer to discuss Cover Crop Establishment. Aaron is a seasoned agronomist and the Ontario Certified Crop Advisor Board Chair. He is passionate about the science and economics of agriculture, recently launching his own ag data venture and advisory service called Moose Ag.
During this webinar, Aaron will be covering ins and outs of Cover Crop Establishment. Planting, species selection, timing, and more!
You will also hear about an exciting opportunity to submit field surface photos for a chance to win one of ten $250 Visa Gift cards!
Date: September 5th, 2024
Time: 12-1PM
Register (free) here.
This Webinar is a OSCIA Recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Cover Cropping category.
