MCCC Cover Crop Management & Webpage Updates
2025-05-16 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Toronto) | 9
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.

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 | 9
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.

Soil Connections at Springfield Farm
2025-06-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Springfield Farm, 18709 County Rd 25, Apple Hill, ON, K0C 1B0, Canada
EFAO is thrilled to partner on the Glengarry Soil & Crop Annual Open House at Springfield Farm. Drop by for a field walk and learn about soil health on the farm, talk about techniques like cover cropping to promote healthy growing conditions, hear from guest speakers and learn how the Glengarry Soil & Crop Association can be a support for your farm. Come with your questions!
You will also have the chance to meet and get to know other interested farmers and community members and enjoy some delicious refreshments.
Springfield Farm offers on-farm experiences, small grains, produce, honey, maple syrup and prepared foods and from their certified organic 120 acre location near Apple Hill.

When? Wednesday June 18 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Where? Springfield Farm, Apple Hill, ON
Cost? Free event!
REGISTER HERE
Soil Connections at Springfield Farm is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Cover Cropping category.

Pollinator Week: Pollinator Habitats in Agriculture
2025-06-20 12:00 - 13:30 | 9
Celebrate Pollinator Week by joining us for a virtual event, focused on Pollinator Habitats in Agriculture!

The event highlights Operation Pollinator, a program delivered by the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA), in partnership with Syngenta Canada and in collaboration with Speare Seeds Limited.
Learn about native pollinators on your farm and explore how pollinator habitats can fit into farm operations from our featured Speakers:

Susan Willis Chan, Ph.D. from the University of Guelph
Vicky Papuga, the Rights-of-Way Pollinator Habitat Coordinator from the Canadian Wildlife Foundation.

Join us during the lunch hour from 12-1:30 pm on June 20th, 2025 by registering for the event!

Nitrogen Management Strategies to Increase Nitrogen Availability in Crops
2025-06-23 12:00 - 13:00 | 9
Join a virtual event with Craig Drury, from Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada at the Harrow Research & Development Centre presenting on nitrogen management strategies to increase nitrogen availability to crops.
When nitrogen fertilizer is added to soils, it undergoes enzymatic and microbial reactions and some of these processes can result in losses of a very expensive fertilizer input. This presentation will provide examples of different approaches that could be used to help your farm operation reduce these losses and increase the amount of nitrogen available to your crops. Field trials conducted over the last 12 years have examined different nitrogen fertilizer sources (including inhibitors), application methods (broadcast, broadcast & incorporated, or injection), timing (planting, side-dress, late application) and fertilizer rates. A recent study has also looked at some of these nitrogen management practices when cover crops are present. Results from these field studies as well as those from the 2024 living lab trials will be presented and discussed.
When? Tuesday June 23, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
REGISTER HERE!
Nitrogen Management Strategies to Increase Nitrogen Availability in Crops is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management category.

Rotational Grazing with Black Sheep Farm
2025-06-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Black Sheep Farm, 115415 Grey Road 3, Chesley, ON, N0G 1L0, Canada
Black Sheep Farm is an organic farm, raising sheep on pasture for lamb meat, fibre, and tanned lambskins.
Owners Brenda and Skyler (and their daughter Emma) run this agroecological farm, prioritizing soil health, biodiversity, and social justice. The sheep are grazed on pasture using intensive managed grazing, to maximize the positive soil carbon capture benefits of ruminants, while producing food and fibre from something humans can’t eat, grass.
Join us for a morning farm tour and field walk at Black Sheep Farm, where participants will have an up close look at rotational grazing in action and a chance to have a conversation about lessons learned.

When? Wednesday June 25 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Where? Black Sheep Farm, Chesley, ON
Cost? Members $10 Non-Members $15
REGISTER HERE
Rotational Grazing with Black Sheep Farm is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category.

Soil, Plant and Tissue Sampling to Maximize your Nitrogen
2025-07-03 09:30 - 11:00 | Honeyland Ag Services, 3918 West Corner Drive, Ailsa Craig, N0M 1A0
Join Chris Roelands and Danny Jefferies from Honeyland Ag Services and Peter Johnson from RealAgriculture for an in-person demonstration on how to take good soil. plant and tissue samples for better results and to maximize your Nitrogen.
When? Thursday July 3 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Where? Honeyland Ag Services- 3918 West Corner Drive Ailsa Craig
This event will proceed rain or shine. Please bring your lawn chair.
How to register? Please register with Margaret May: mmay@ontariosoilcrop.org or 226-973-3548
Soil, Plant and Tissue Sampling to Maximize your Nitrogen is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management category.

Cycles that Feed the Farm and the Farmers: Soil, Seed, and System Thinking
2025-07-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Mimosa Breeding & Research, 5965 Second Line, Orton, ON, L0N 1N0, Canada
Join us for a rare opportunity to spend the day with renowned plant breeder and farmer-led researcher Duane Falk to explore how a thoughtful rotation and on-farm research can build soil fertility, resilience, and seed self-reliance.
Duane will guide participants through his innovative 5-year organic rotation, which includes breeding and saving seed from key cover crops like red clover, rye, winter peas, and multispecies mixes. Tour five diverse field stops—including potatoes, winter cereals, and oats, and dig into practical strategies for soil health, low-input fertility, and rotational planning that works well through time and space.
Duane brings over 40 years of plant breeding and agronomy experience and a deep passion for improving methodology to reduce effort and increase impact. Now farming off-grid with his partner Vita near Hillsburgh in Wellington County, he continues to implement farmer-led research with EFAO and Experimental Acres on topics like overwintering cover crops and nitrogen availability. Duane has also been an active participant of Erin Common Ground, working together with other farmers and citizen scientists in his home community to build community and healthier soils.
The day wraps with a bring-your-own-lunch and community discussion on the machinery, tools, systems, and mindset needed to farm ecologically and self-reliantly in a changing climate.
Bring your lunch, your curiosity, and your questions!
Hosted in partnership with Erin Common Ground, and Wellington County’s Experimental Acres program.

When? Thursday, July 3 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Where? Mimosa Breeding & Research, 5965 Second Line, Orton, Ontario L0N 1N0 Canada
Cost? Free event!
REGISTER HERE
Cycles that Feed the Farm and the Farmers: Soil, Seed, and System Thinking is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Cover Cropping category.

Multi Species Regenerative Grazing with Up North Lamb Co.
2025-07-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Up North Lamb Co., 492042 Armstrong Beauchamp Boundary Road, Earlton, ON, P0J 1E0, Canada
All Indigenous growers, land stewards and community members are welcome to attend this field day free of charge! Please use the coupon code LAMB2025 when filling out the registration form to receive free admission.
Join us for a hands-on Field Day at Up North Lamb Co., where we’ll explore regenerative grazing, aseasonal lambing, and multi-species livestock management. Since 2021, the farm has been converting intensively cropped land into pasture using portable electric fencing, strategic grazing, and livestock integration to build soil health and extend the grazing season.
What We’ll Cover:

Setting up portable paddocks & water systems for managed grazing
Different grazing strategies (total grazing, trample grazing, stockpiling for winter)
The role of rest periods in pasture regeneration
Integrating multiple livestock species for land and animal health
Using CSA agriculture to grow a regenerative farm

What You’ll See:

Six classes of livestock, including sheep, cattle, and poultry
Livestock Guardian Dog management systems
Pastures in various stages of regeneration
Three electric fencing systems & a DIY solar fence setup
Portable water systems for rotational grazing

Biosecurity Requirements:
To protect the health of our livestock, we will have a boot wash station set up upon arrival. Please wear off-farm footwear that can be washed before entering the farm. For biosecurity reasons, no one will be permitted inside the poultry pasture, but we will be able to stand alongside it to discuss poultry management and production.
This event is a great opportunity to learn from experienced graziers, see regenerative farming in action, and connect with others passionate about sustainable livestock production. Whether you are new to managed grazing or looking for ideas to refine your own system, this Field Day will provide valuable insights and practical takeaways.

When? Thursday July 3 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Where? Up North Lamb Co., Earlton, ON
Cost? Members $10 Non-Members $15
REGISTER HERE

Multi Species Regenerative Grazing with Up North Lamb Co. is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category.

OFCAF Nitrogen Management (Letter of Support) Information Session
2025-07-07 07:30 - 20:30 | Online
This session is for CCA -P.Ag to learn about Letter of Support Requirements.
Zoom Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ksm7LSbUREOYh8ccXuyCDg#/registration

Exploring Nitrogen Strategies On-Farm with Norm Lamothe
2025-07-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Woodleigh Farms, 528 Sharpe Line, Cavan, Ontario, L0A 1C0, Canada
The Ontario Soil Network (OSN) and Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO) are excited to collaborate on an event hosted by Norm Lamothe at Woodleigh Farms to showcase various Nitrogen Management Trials he is working on. Adaptive Nitrogen Trials (ANT): A collaborative initiative between the OSN, EFAO, and Farmers for Climate Solutions (FCS) which supports farmers in trialing the profitability of various N application rates in corn following a cover crop. Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN): A continuing trial with the EFAO looking at how cover crops contribute to plant available nitrogen in the following growing season. 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. This event is funded in part by Farmers for Climate Solutions FaRM Program
When? Monday July 7 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where? 528 Sharpe Line Cavan, ON L0A 1C0
REGISTER FOR THE EVENT
Exploring Nitrogen Strategies On-Farm with Norm Lamothe is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management category.

Bruce SCIA Mystery Car Tour
2025-07-08 09:30 - 16:30 | 9
Bruce County SCIA’s Mystery Car Tour is happening on July 8th starting at 9:30 am.
Participants are asked to please meet to board the bus at 426 Concession 6 Elderslie, Chesley ON
Bag lunches will be provided and a BBQ will follow at the end of the tour.
Cost is $25/person.
Register by Wednesday July 2 by emailing info@greyagservices.ca or calling 519-986-3756.

Digging Deeper - Why these nitrogen management BMPs?
2025-07-08 12:00 - 13:00 | 9
The On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) supports specific nitrogen management Best Management Practices (BMPs), but how and why were those BMPs chosen? The Farm Resilience Mentorship (FaRM) Program, an initiative of Farmers of Climate Solutions, is excited to host a webinar with Dr. David Burton, FCS’ Scientific Advisor and Professor Emeritus at Dalhousie University. Together, we will dive deeper into nitrogen management BMPs, and the impact that they could have on building on-farm resilience and reducing emissions.
When? Tuesday July 8 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Where? ONLINE!
REGISTER FOR THE EVENT
Digging Deeper – Why these nitrogen management BMPs? is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management category.

Haldimand Cattlemens Association Producer BBQ
2025-07-08 18:00 - 20:00 | 9
Join Haldimand Cattlemens Association for their Producer BBQ. Featured speakers include Jon Veenstra on using cover crops for cattle feed and where his operation is now and Tim Prior on how to make the most of your pasture acerage.
When? Tuesday, July 10 @ 6:00 pm
Where? Benville Farms, 613 Concession 14 Walpole, Hagersville
How to register? This is a drop-in event.

Haldimand Cattlemens Association Producer BBQ is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing and Cover Cropping category.

Durham Soil and Crop Improvement Association Summer Meeting
2025-07-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Gibson Farms, 3238 Concession Road 3, Newcastle, Ontario, L1B 0M9, Canada
Join the Durham Soil and Crop Improvement Association (DSCIA) July 9th as we learn about Cherries and Blueberries!
The first stop on the tour is Gibson Farms, followed by Wilmont Orchards with the final stop being at Ryeland Farms to learn about the DSCIA field scale plot being conducted. There is ample parking at all three locations and a BBQ lunch provided at the plot tour.
Agenda
8:45 – Arrive at Gibson Farms – 3238 Concession Rd 3, Newcastle (included in the map below)
9:00 – 10:30 – Overview of the Gibson Farms new venture into cherry production and the latest technology in growing apples.
10:30 – 10:45 – Move to Wilmont Orchards – a 1 minute drive down the road located at 3337 Concession Rd 3, Newcastle.
10:45 – 11:45 – Overview of Wilmont Orchards blueberry production and briefing on the farms partnership with Ontario Farmland Trust
11:45 – 12:00 – Move to Ryeland Farms and the DSCIA test plot located at 7590 Langmaid Rd, Hampton
12:15 – 1:00 – Overview of the plot and a BBQ lunch is provided.

Twilight Meeting & Industry Tour
2025-07-09 18:30 - 21:00 | 9
2025-TWILIGHT-MEETING
6:30 pm – Tour of the Living Labs On-farm Research Trials.
Just past 7812 Sideroad 5, Fergus ON N1M 2W3
Join us for an exclusive look at an innovative on-farm greenhouse gas (GHG) monitoring project underway at a commercial dairy farm in Fergus, Ontario. Launched in May 2024, this trial compares conventional practices with improved, codeveloped approaches to measure real-time nitrous oxide (N₂O) and carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions. The goal: to make the ‘invisible’ visible for farmers by improving understanding of emissions, their impacts, and how science can guide better management.
Learn about the study’s role in Canada’s GHG footprint analysis, explore real-time monitoring tools, and discover how this research is helping bridge the gap between science and on-farm practice.
7:45 pm – Tour of Adaptive Nitrogen Trails with Ken Musselman and the Ontario Soil Network.
Approx 6387 4th Line East, Elora ON N0B 1S0
Join the Ontario Soil Network (OSN) and host Ken Musselman for an evening focused on fine-tuning fertilizer rates and digging into the details of nitrogen management. Take a tour of Ken’s adaptive nitrogen trials and check out his no-till equipment in action. It’s a great opportunity to see innovative practices up close and connect with fellow farmers and agronomists for a hands-on, practical discussion about all things nitrogen. Ken’s trials are part of the Adaptive Nitrogen Trials, a collaborative project between OSN, the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO), and the Fertilizer Canada Sustainability (FCS) initiative.

When? Wednesday, July 9, starting @ 6:30 PM

Registration? To pre-register, you can text Krista Bates at 519-766-8252 or email scia-wellington@ontariosoilcrop.com. There will be donuts and cold drinks served at the 2nd location.
REGISTER HERE
Twilight Meeting & Industry Tour is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management category.

Field Day at Rubber Boot Farm
2025-07-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Rubber Boot Farm, 209 Jaguar Drive, Timmins, ON, P4R 0G9, Canada
All Indigenous growers, land stewards and community members are welcome to attend this field day free of charge! Please use the coupon code BOOT2025 when filling out the registration form to receive free admission.
Join us for a Field Day at Rubber Boot Farm, where Marcel and Karine Forget have built a thriving regenerative farm in Timmins, Ontario. What began as a small backyard project has expanded into a diversified operation featuring pastured pork, broilers, turkeys, ducks, meat rabbits, eggs, honey, garlic, and root vegetables.
This event will focus on sustainable husbandry practices for their wide variety of livestock, including:

Rotational grazing and pasture management for pigs, poultry, and rabbits
Breeding programs for genetic resilience and productivity
Shelter and housing strategies for different livestock species
Winter management in Northern Ontario’s challenging climate

In addition to livestock care, Marcel will highlight the key infrastructure that supports their farm’s success, including:

A walk-in freezer for on-farm meat storage
A commercial kitchen space for value-added processing
Multi-purpose barns and shelters designed for efficiency and animal welfare

Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the farm, see livestock in action, and discuss the challenges and rewards of regenerative agriculture in the North. Whether you’re a seasoned farmer, an aspiring grower, or simply interested in sustainable food systems, this Field Day offers valuable insights into ethical and profitable small-scale livestock farming.

When? Thursday July 10 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Where? Rubber Boot Farm, Timmins, ON
Cost? Members $10 Non-Members $15
REGISTER HERE
Field Day at Rubber Boot Farm 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 and E-collars
2025-07-10 18:30 - 20:00 | 9
Learn about rotational grazing and e-collar practices on John Leitch’s operation, based out of Dutton.
When? Thursday July 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Where? 27590 Celtic Line, Dutton
How to register? Please register with Margaret May: mmay@ontariosoilcrop.org or 226-973-3548

Rotational Grazing and E-collars is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category.

Oxford SCIA Summer Meeting
2025-07-10 18:30 - 20:00 | 9

OFCAF Nitrogen Management Information Session
2025-07-10 20:00 - 21:00 | Online
Zoom Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hqxCT_s5Q1GMmyqEnEGmjg

North Simcoe SCIA Annual Bus Trip
2025-07-14 - 2025-07-17 | 9
North Simcoe SCIA presents their 47th Annual Bus Trip: July 14-17 (4 days and 3 nights).
Accommodations: Courtyard, Kitchener
Agenda:

July 14 – Sky Ridge Clydesdales (beef barn) and Deen Acres Highland (cattle ranch).
July 15 – Grand Valley Fortifiers, Bridon Farms (jersey and holstein dairy), lunch at the Foundry Tavern and the “Jesus Christ Superstar” show at the Hamilton Theatre.
July 16 – Picard Peanuts, Whistling Gardens, Great Mountain Ginseng (grower and retail) and Salford Group equipment production.
July 17 – Bell Homestead National Historic Site, lunch on the Grand River Cruises, Six Nations Farmers Association and dinner at Knox Presbyterian Church.

Cost is $640/person.
Register ASAP (first-come/first served) by emailing nsimcoesoilcrop@gmail.com.

Nitrogen in Practice: Where Research Meets the Field
2025-07-14 08:30 - 12:00 | 9
Do you have persistent questions about nitrogen and nitrogen management? Curious about what researchers are working on at the University of Guelph? Want to contribute your insights and perspectives to contribute to research priorities in Ontario? This is your opportunity to network and connect with researchers in a small group which allows for productive conversations, new connections, and novel ideas.
The Ontario Soil Network and Soils at Guelph are excited to invite you to join us for an interactive morning of farmer-researcher networking situated around the topic of nitrogen. This isn’t a sit-down seminar, it’s: On-the ground trials of world-class nitrogen trials. Farmer-led insights and open Q&A. Real-time networking between farmers and researchers.
Coffee, conversation, and practical takeaways. Strong relationships between farmers and researchers ensure that research results in practical applications that address on-farm challenges. This event is designed to spark collaboration and new ideas by connecting the practical insights of farmers with the technical expertise of researchers. Bring your questions, share your perspectives, and help build continuous collaborations between farmers and researchers.
When? Monday, July 14 @ 8:30 AM – 12:00 pm

Where? 7452 Side Rd 10, Centre Wellington, ON
REGISTER HERE
Nitrogen in Practice: Where Research Meets the Field is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management category.

OFCAF Nitrogen Management Information Session
2025-07-15 07:30 - 08:30 | Online
Zoom Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ai-u5LV2RXSWVBcEAI2hfQ

Valley Bio's Field Day
2025-07-16 09:00 - 15:00 | Valley Bio, 18374 Highway 17, Cobden, ON, Canada
Join us for a hands-on, knowledge-packed day at Valley Bio’s Field Day, hosted at our warehouse and field plots in Cobden. This year’s event features: Tours exploring crop rotation strategies, cover crop options, soil health practices, and Data-Intensive Farm Management Live demos of the Smart Farm Robot and our drone, Speedy Dronezales Xavier from Picketa Systems showcasing the Picketa Lens real-time tissue analyzer and answering your questions
🔬 Bring your crop tissue samples! Corn will be scanned on-site with real-time results Soybeans and wheat will be sent to the lab to support the Lens’s expanding database First 15 samples are FREE—a sample registration form will appear after submitting this event registration
🌿 Kurtis Black will speak on high-performance forage blends, while Claire Coombs and Laura Neill lead a walk-through of our cover crop plots and discuss options tailored to different farm goals.
🌱 We’re also excited to welcome Lorraine Vandermyden from the Ontario Soil Network (OSN), who will present on what OSN is, what they do, and how they support Ontario farmers.
🍗 Lunch is catered by local favourite Kevin Schoenfeldt, serving up his legendary fried chicken.

When? Wednesday, July 16 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Where? 18374 ON-17, Cobden, ON K0J 1K0
Cost? $10.00 Please send an e-transfer to info@valleybio.com and include your full name.
REGISTER HERE
Valley Bio’s Field Day is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Cover Cropping category.

OFCAF Nitrogen Management Information Session (FRENCH)
2025-07-17 20:00 - 21:00 | Online
Session d’information en Français sur la gestion de l’azote pour la 4e période de réception de demandes de Fonds d’Action à la Ferme (FAFC)
Zoom Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IFw9cYTlTFSPwSwGDzrMug
