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SUMMARY:Seeding Cover Crops using Drones
DESCRIPTION:Seeding Cover Crops with Drones Ad – Jay \nJoin us to hear agricultural experts talk about cover cropping using drones based on their experiences and research. \n\nPlease note that the OFCAF program guide for the upcoming cover cropping intake is not currently available. As program details are subject to possible change between intakes\, the KSE opportunity is meant to share broad knowledge on cover cropping techniques. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen? Friday\, March 28 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nWhere? Online via Zoom \n Visit the link to reserve your spot! \n  \nSeeding Cover Crops using Drones is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Cover Cropping category. \n 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/seeding-cover-crops-using-drones/
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,ÉPC,KSE,Recours aux cultures de couverturev
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SUMMARY:Crop Plans for Success\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Let’s discuss what was learned from 2024 and see how to apply that to crop plans in 2025. This is your opportunity to ‘pick the brains of Deb Campbell (Agronomy Advantage) and Carrie Davenport (Georgian View Ag Services). Don’t miss this opportunity! Course fee is $20.00. Please RSVP to info@greyagservices.ca. This workshop will be offered in-person at Grey Ag Services and online through Zoom.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/crop-plans-for-success-2025/
LOCATION:Grey Ag Services\, 206 Toronto St S\, Markdale\, Ontario\, N0C 1H0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Georgian Central
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SUMMARY:Building for the Future: Considerations for New Dairy Barns
DESCRIPTION:Dairy farms with aging barns that are close to outlasting their intended lifespan present producers with opportunities to renew their housing.  The decision to invest in the future brings many options into focus. This presentation will examine the process and discuss features that producers may want to consider as options to include.  This course aims to discuss cow comfort considerations and future opportunities such as manure handling for future co-products\, in-barn technology options\, creating efficiencies for labour and tips for the planning process. The course will be led by Tom Wright (Dairy Cattle Specialist)\, Cynthia Miltenburg (Lead Veterinarian\, Animal Health and Welfare)\, Christoph Wand (Livestock Sustainability Specialist)\, and Angie Wilson (Dairy Specialist)\, all of OMAFA. Course fee is $20.00. Please RSVP to info@greyagservices.ca by at least 2 days prior to the workshop.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/building-for-the-future-considerations-for-new-dairy-barns/
LOCATION:Grey Ag Services\, 206 Toronto St S\, Markdale\, Ontario\, N0C 1H0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Georgian Central
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SUMMARY:March Grower Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Norfolk Compaction Day results\, New Technology from Precision Planting\, Water Movement in Soils under Irrigation Systems and Cost Share Opportunities for 2025. \nOSCIA members Free! Non-Members $15 to cover lunch \nContact Tracey: 519-532-2959 or tkcourt@execulink.com
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/march-grower-meeting/
LOCATION:Courtland Community Center\, 272 Main Street\, Courtland\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Golden Horseshoe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250325T143000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Your Soil Test: Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Taking soil tests both for nutrients and biology are important management techniques so that ecological farmers can increase yields\, improve crop quality\, reduce weed problems and improve soil health. In Part 2 of this free Member Month webinar\, Ken Laing will discuss what amendments and cover crops you might use to correct deficiencies you find from your soil testing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKen Laing of Orchard Hill Farm has farmed with his wife Martha near St.Thomas since 1979 when he graduated from the University of Guelph with a B.Sc. in Agriculture. From 1979 until 1996 they produced pick-your-own fruit\, and they transitioned to organic in 1989. From 1997 until 2017 they operated a CSA for up to 250 members. Pasture has been a part of their farm rotation for 44 years in terms of draft horses and more recently since 2015 also with cattle and custom grazing.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen? Tuesday\, March 25\, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm \nWhere? Online via Zoom \n Visit the link to reserve your spot! \n  \nUnderstanding Your Soil Test: Part 2 is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management category. \n 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/understanding-your-soil-test-part-2/
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,Gestion de l’azote,KSE,Nitrogen Management
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SUMMARY:Quinte SCIA Crop Protection & Spray Summit
DESCRIPTION:Take Your Spray Game to the Next Level!\nJoin us for a high-impact day of practical learning\, expert insights\, and hands-on demos designed for spray operators. Get the latest strategies to maximize yields\, reduce input costs\, and improve spray efficiency. \n\nWhat’s In It for You?\n✅ Weed Control Strategies – Learn practical approaches to managing waterhemp and fleabane.✅ Herbicide Best Practices – Get insights on cover crop compatibility\, wheat herbicide programs\, and tank mixing.✅ Spray Efficiency Tips – Improve droplet management\, nozzle selection\, water quality\, and adjuvant use.✅ Hands-On Tech Demos – See the Crop Protection Hub in action and explore closed chemical handling systems.✅ Farmer-to-Farmer Learning – Network with experts and fellow spray operators to share real-world experiences. \n\nFeatured Experts:\n🌱 Mike Cowbrough (OMAFA) – Strategies for weed control and crop protection.🚜 Darren McColm & Chadd Taylor (WinField United Canada) – Precision spraying\, drift control\, and nozzle selection.🌾 Ed Hansen (CanGrow Crop Solutions) – Enhancing safety and efficiency with closed chemical handling. \n\nStay Updated!\n📲 Follow us on X and Facebook for speaker spotlights and event details!📢 Use the hashtag #SpraySummit2025 to join the conversation! \n\nTicket Info:\n🎟️ Non-Members: $40🎟️ OSCIA Members: $20🍴 Lunch is included with your ticket. \n\nNot a Member or Need to Renew?\nJoin or renew your OSCIA membership before purchasing your event ticket to unlock the discounted member rate! Membership comes with exclusive benefits\, networking opportunities\, and savings on events like this one. \n➡ Sign up or renew now: Membership LinkThen come back to grab your discounted ticket!
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/crop-protection-spray-summit/
LOCATION:Best Western Plus Cobourg\, 930 Burnham Street\, Cobourg\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Quinte
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SUMMARY:Waterloo AGM
DESCRIPTION:Waterloo Soil and Crop Improvement Association Annual Meeting \nMarch 24\, 2025 \nFlordale Mennonite Church 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. \n  \nAGENDA \n  \n9:30 a.m.             Registration & coffee 10:00 a.m.             Welcome \n10:05 a.m.          OSCIA updates \nLois Sinclair\, Regional Program Lead John Poel\, Heartland Region Director GRCA update \n10: 45 a.m.         Austin Bruch\, CCA \n11:45 a.m.          AGM \n  \nNoon                    Sponsor welcome and lunch \n1:00 p.m.             Planter set up: getting it right\nCameron Lago\, Argis 2000 Ltd. \n1:30 p.m.             Ben Rosser\, OMAFA Corn Specialist\nDON\, tar spot\, and more: growing great corn \n2:15 p.m.             Laura Ferrier\, CCA\, Grain Farmers of Ontario Agronomist\nGrain Farmers of Ontario tools and resources \n2:30 p.m.             Panel discussion: ask the speakers your questions!
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/waterloo-agm/
LOCATION:Floradale Mennonite Church\, 22 Florapine Road NULL\, Floradale\, 9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Heartland,Waterloo
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250322T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250322T170000
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SUMMARY:Planned Grazing for Profit with Greg Judy
DESCRIPTION:Greg Judy Event Flyer _ PDF Standard \nWhat We’ll Cover:\n\n\n\nBuilding healthy soil and profit with planned grazing.\nMaximizing daily animal performance for high profits.\nGrass finishing livestock with perennial pastures.\nTips for finding profitable grazing leases and working with landowners.\nEconomical water and fencing techniques.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy You Should Attend:\n\n\nGreg Judy is an experienced rancher and educator who has transformed depleted land into thriving pastures—without buying land or relying on expensive inputs. \n\nBoost Your Profits – Learn how to run a successful grazing operation with low costs and high returns\nRegenerate Your Land – Discover mob grazing techniques that restore soil health and increase biodiversity9\nBuild a Sustainable Business – Master the art of leasing land and running a farm without heavy debt\nRaise Healthier Livestock – Improve herd performance by working with nature\, not against it\nGain Real-World Knowledge – Greg shares practical\, no-nonsense advice that you can apply immediately\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned or a beginner farmer\, this event will give you the tools and knowledge to create a more resilient and profitable operation. \n\n\nAbout Greg Judy:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGreg Judy is an American regenerative rancher\, author\, and speaker. He runs Green Pastures Farm in Missouri\, where he practices mob grazing techniques using cattle\, sheep\, and pigs to restore soil health and increase biodiversity.\n\n\nAuthor of No Risk Ranching and Comeback Farms\, Judy frequently shares his knowledge to help farmers transition to regenerative practices that improve soil fertility\, water retention\, and overall farm profitability. As a strong advocate for leasing land instead of purchasing it\, his approach focuses on low-cost\, high-profit farming that works in harmony with nature. \n\n\n\n\n\nTo learn more about Greg Judy\, visit his website or YouTube page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen? Saturday\, March 22\, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm \nWhere? Station on the Green | 10 Caroline St E\, Creemore \n Visit the link to reserve your spot! \nCost? $30 and lunch will be provided \n  \nPlanned Grazing for Profit with Greg Judy is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category. \n 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/planned-grazing-for-profit-with-greg-judy/
LOCATION:Creemore Station On The Green\, 10 Caroline Street E. NULL\, Creemore\, 9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,KSE,Rotational Grazing Systems
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250320T203000
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SUMMARY:Making Pasture Work for Farmers with E. Ann Clark
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for all or part of the 5-part Program – These webinars are OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Events (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category.\n\nWhy Attend?  \n\n\nLearn how to maximize net profits by minimizing inputs\nEnvision what pasture can do for you and for your land\, both on its own and as a service provider for the whole farm\nConnect with a community of farmers and landowners to share knowledge and solutions\n\n\nLearn from Ann Clark (academic and farmer)\, who is a widely-recognized expert. She began farming 14 years ago after more than 30 years as a professor at the University of Guelph. Her research and teaching focused on plant science\, especially grazing and pasture management. In her “retirement” she custom grazes beef and pastures poultry on her farm near Warkworth in Northumberland County.\n\n\nSession One: Making Roughland Pasture Work for Farmers\nMarch 13 | 7:00-8:30pm | Online\nPasture is the best\, if not the only economic use of non-arable land\, of which we have an abundance in Central Ontario. Yet pasture suffers from a PR problem. For those interested in net rather than in gross income – in making money by not spending money – managed grass is the ticket. During this webinar\, learn how two area graziers have displaced infrastructure and inputs with creative and profitable approaches to roughland grazing. Participants will receive presentation materials in advance to review and give time to raise questions/comments relating to their own farm.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 2: Making Arable Pasture Work for Farmers\nMarch 20 | 7:00-8:30pm | Online\nAgriculture that degrades its own soil cannot claim to be sustainable. If you were tasked with designing a cropping system that not only increased net returns but also reversed soil quality decline\, what would it look like? Would perennial swards or grazing livestock play a central role? What is a grassland ley\, and which mixture might you want to plant? What services do pasture and livestock offer to whole farm management? This session will focus on answering these questions\, as illustrated with practical examples drawn from the farming community. Participants will receive presentation materials in advance to review and give time to raise questions/comments relating to their own farm.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere? Online through Google Meet \n Visit the link to register! \nCost? Webinars are $45 each\, with additional package pricings to register for the entire 5-part Program. \n  \n 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/making-pasture-work-for-farmers-with-e-ann-clark/2025-03-20/
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,KSE,Rotational Grazing Systems,Systèmes de rotation des pâturages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250320T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250320T213000
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SUMMARY:Regenerative Agriculture 101
DESCRIPTION:What is it?  Why are we talking about it?  How does one ‘do’ it? Join Grey Ag Services for this interactive workshop to find out! Course fee is $20.00 and can be attended in-person at Grey Ag Services\, or online through Zoom. Please RSVP to info@greyagservices.ca by at least 2 days prior to the workshop.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/regenerative-agriculture-101/
LOCATION:Grey Ag Services\, 206 Toronto St S\, Markdale\, Ontario\, N0C 1H0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Georgian Central
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250320T120000
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SUMMARY:Why Farm Insurance Matters: A Crucial Investment
DESCRIPTION:In this course\, you’ll explore the vital role of farm and rural insurance packages and how they can support the growth of your operation. Discover practical tools for managing risks\, choose the coverage that fits your needs\, and clear up common misconceptions\, all with insights tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities of rural Ontario. Please attend with your questions. Representatives from Trillium Mutual\, Howick Mutual and Edge Mutual Insurance Companies will all be on hand to present the topic. Course fee is $20.00. Please RSVP to info@greyagservices.ca.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/why-farm-insurance-matters-a-crucial-investment/
LOCATION:Grey Ag Services\, 206 Toronto St S\, Markdale\, Ontario\, N0C 1H0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Georgian Central
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152619
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SUMMARY:UTRCA Landowners Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for a free\, informative 2-hour workshop at the St. Marys Pyramid Centre – Friendship Centre Hall! This event brings together experts and local landowners to discuss solutions for improving soil health\, water quality\, tree planting and sustainable agricultural practices. \nAttend this workshop and learn more about the highlights below: \nSoil Health\, Water Quality & Tree Planting \nImproving soil health and water quality on farms\, tree planting plus available funding programs. \nSpeaker: Chris Van Esbroeck\, UTRCA Agricultural Stewardship Specialist \nBest Management Practices\nBest management practices\, including nutrient management\, reduced tillage\, cover crops\, and more. \nSpeaker: Sara & Chris Wood\, AAC Vice Chair & Landowners \nConservation Drainage\nConservation drainage and its role in sustainable farming. \nSpeaker: Mel Luymes\, Land Improvement Contractors of Ontario Executive Director \nSupporting Aquatic Life through Stewardship\nSpeaker: Erin Carroll\, UTRCA Aquatic Biologist \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen? Wednesday\, March 19\, 7 pm to 9 pm \nWhere? Pyramid Recreation Centre\, 317 James Street South\, Saint Marys\, ON N4X 1B6 \n Visit the link to reserve your spot! \nCost? Free! \n  \nUTRCA Landowners Workshop is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Cover Cropping category. \n 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/utrca-landowners-workshop/
LOCATION:St Marys Pyramid Recreation Centre\, 317 James St. S. NULL\, St Marys\, 9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,ÉPC,KSE,Recours aux cultures de couverturev
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SUMMARY:Getting Out Alive – A Pathway Through Lambing Season
DESCRIPTION:How to prepare your ewes for a successful lambing season and trouble to look out for. Course fee is $20.00. Please RSVP to info@greyagservices.ca by at least 2 days prior to the workshop. This course will be led by Dr. Chris Buschbeck of Markdale Veterinary Services and offered in-person at Grey Ag Services and online through Zoom.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/getting-out-alive-a-pathway-through-lambing-season/
LOCATION:Grey Ag Services\, 206 Toronto St S\, Markdale\, Ontario\, N0C 1H0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Georgian Central
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250318T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152619
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SUMMARY:Understanding Your Soil Test: Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Taking soil tests both for nutrients and biology are important management techniques so that ecological farmers can increase yields\, improve crop quality\, reduce weed problems and improve soil health. Join Ken Laing for this free Member Month webinar to learn how to take a soil sample\, where to send it and help you understand the results when you get them back. You will leave with an understanding of what your nutrient and biological goals should be. \nJoin the second webinar where Ken will discuss what amendments and/or cover crops you might use to correct deficiencies you find. Learn more and register for Part 2 on March 25. \nBoth webinars will be relevant to growers of all sizes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKen Laing of Orchard Hill Farm has farmed with his wife Martha near St.Thomas since 1979 when he graduated from the University of Guelph with a B.Sc. in Agriculture. From 1979 until 1996 they produced pick-your-own fruit\, and they transitioned to organic in 1989. From 1997 until 2017 they operated a CSA for up to 250 members. Pasture has been a part of their farm rotation for 44 years in terms of draft horses and more recently since 2015 also with cattle and custom grazing.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen? Tuesday\, March 18\, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm \nWhere? Online via Zoom \n Visit the link to reserve your spot! \n  \nUnderstanding Your Soil Test: Part 1 is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management category. \n 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/understanding-your-soil-test-part-1/
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,Gestion de l’azote,KSE,Nitrogen Management
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO)":MAILTO:info@efao.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250317T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250317T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152619
CREATED:20250305T162815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T180415Z
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SUMMARY:March Manure Mondays
DESCRIPTION:March Manure Mondays 2025 Poster\n\n\n\nMARCH MANURE MONDAYS 2025 from 2pm-3pm (ET) \nMarch 10th – Fine-tuning Manure Nutrient Availability\nManure application can reduce fertilizer needs\, improve soil health and increase yields. Kirsten Workman and Quirine Ketterings (Cornell\, NY) will provide an overview of manure research that helped quantify the nitrogen replacement value from manure to determine MERN (most economic rate of N) as well as the impacts to microbial biomass for sites with and without manure. \nMarch 17th – In-crop application using 360 Rain to improve 4R practices\nHandling the dilute liquids that remain after solids separation is expensive and time consuming. Scott Shearer (Ohio State U) will discuss the opportunities of new technology like 360 Rain for in-crop application of manure liquids for improved 4R nutrient management\, water management yields in a value-enhanced circular economy. \nMarch 31st Application strategies to maximize N and reduce GHG losses in the field.\nNitrogen inhibitors help reduce N loss and nitrous oxide emissions for fertilizer\, but what about manure? Heather Darby (U of Vermont) and Debbie Aller will evaluate research results that compare application timing\, injection vs surface application\, use of biochar and other technologies that can reduce emissions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere? Online through Zoom \n  \n Visit the link to register! \n  \nMarch Manure Monday sessions for March 10\, 17 and 31st  is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management category.  \n 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/march-manure-mondays/2025-03-17/
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,Gestion de l’azote,KSE,Nitrogen Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250314T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152619
CREATED:20250312T163615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T163928Z
UID:10003010-1741942800-1741966200@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:North Simcoe SCIA Annual Seed Fair
DESCRIPTION:Download the brochure. \nMarch 14: Elmvale Community Centre \nEntries can be dropped off Mar. 13 (2-5 pm). On Mar. 14\, judging is at 9am; there is also a line-up of speakers. Membership cards can be picked up and membership dues paid at the event.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/2025-seed-feed-show/
LOCATION:Elmvale Community Centre
CATEGORIES:Simcoe North
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250313T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152619
CREATED:20250226T205218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T205218Z
UID:10002966-1741892400-1741897800@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Making Pasture Work for Farmers with E. Ann Clark
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for all or part of the 5-part Program – These webinars are OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Events (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category.\n\nWhy Attend?  \n\n\nLearn how to maximize net profits by minimizing inputs\nEnvision what pasture can do for you and for your land\, both on its own and as a service provider for the whole farm\nConnect with a community of farmers and landowners to share knowledge and solutions\n\n\nLearn from Ann Clark (academic and farmer)\, who is a widely-recognized expert. She began farming 14 years ago after more than 30 years as a professor at the University of Guelph. Her research and teaching focused on plant science\, especially grazing and pasture management. In her “retirement” she custom grazes beef and pastures poultry on her farm near Warkworth in Northumberland County.\n\n\nSession One: Making Roughland Pasture Work for Farmers\nMarch 13 | 7:00-8:30pm | Online\nPasture is the best\, if not the only economic use of non-arable land\, of which we have an abundance in Central Ontario. Yet pasture suffers from a PR problem. For those interested in net rather than in gross income – in making money by not spending money – managed grass is the ticket. During this webinar\, learn how two area graziers have displaced infrastructure and inputs with creative and profitable approaches to roughland grazing. Participants will receive presentation materials in advance to review and give time to raise questions/comments relating to their own farm.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 2: Making Arable Pasture Work for Farmers\nMarch 20 | 7:00-8:30pm | Online\nAgriculture that degrades its own soil cannot claim to be sustainable. If you were tasked with designing a cropping system that not only increased net returns but also reversed soil quality decline\, what would it look like? Would perennial swards or grazing livestock play a central role? What is a grassland ley\, and which mixture might you want to plant? What services do pasture and livestock offer to whole farm management? This session will focus on answering these questions\, as illustrated with practical examples drawn from the farming community. Participants will receive presentation materials in advance to review and give time to raise questions/comments relating to their own farm.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere? Online through Google Meet \n Visit the link to register! \nCost? Webinars are $45 each\, with additional package pricings to register for the entire 5-part Program. \n  \n 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/making-pasture-work-for-farmers-with-e-ann-clark/2025-03-13/
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,KSE,Rotational Grazing Systems,Systèmes de rotation des pâturages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250310T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250310T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152619
CREATED:20250305T162815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T180415Z
UID:10002990-1741615200-1741618800@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:March Manure Mondays
DESCRIPTION:March Manure Mondays 2025 Poster\n\n\n\nMARCH MANURE MONDAYS 2025 from 2pm-3pm (ET) \nMarch 10th – Fine-tuning Manure Nutrient Availability\nManure application can reduce fertilizer needs\, improve soil health and increase yields. Kirsten Workman and Quirine Ketterings (Cornell\, NY) will provide an overview of manure research that helped quantify the nitrogen replacement value from manure to determine MERN (most economic rate of N) as well as the impacts to microbial biomass for sites with and without manure. \nMarch 17th – In-crop application using 360 Rain to improve 4R practices\nHandling the dilute liquids that remain after solids separation is expensive and time consuming. Scott Shearer (Ohio State U) will discuss the opportunities of new technology like 360 Rain for in-crop application of manure liquids for improved 4R nutrient management\, water management yields in a value-enhanced circular economy. \nMarch 31st Application strategies to maximize N and reduce GHG losses in the field.\nNitrogen inhibitors help reduce N loss and nitrous oxide emissions for fertilizer\, but what about manure? Heather Darby (U of Vermont) and Debbie Aller will evaluate research results that compare application timing\, injection vs surface application\, use of biochar and other technologies that can reduce emissions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere? Online through Zoom \n  \n Visit the link to register! \n  \nMarch Manure Monday sessions for March 10\, 17 and 31st  is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management category.  \n 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/march-manure-mondays/2025-03-10/
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,Gestion de l’azote,KSE,Nitrogen Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250307T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152619
CREATED:20250227T142432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T142432Z
UID:10002969-1741336200-1741348800@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Ottawa Carleton SCIA Annual Seed Show
DESCRIPTION:The Ottawa Carleton SCIA annual seed show is being held Friday March 7th at the North Gower community center. All are welcome to attend! Please find the attached poster for details. Reminder: If you have not yet renewed your membership\, please renew online or in person at the seed show. You must be an active member to submit entries for the seed show.  Entries can be sent to julia@sullivanagro.ca ahead of time\, Name/Farm name and Class number.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/ottawa-carleton-scia-annual-seed-show/
LOCATION:North Gower Community Centre\, 2330 Community Way\, North Gower\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Association,Event,Ottawa Carleton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250306T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250306T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152619
CREATED:20250303T195010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T195010Z
UID:10002972-1741289400-1741293000@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Profitable Pastures Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Profitable Pastures is a webinar series that focuses on pasture management best management practices. The 2025 webinar series is scheduled for March 4th\, 5th\, and 6th. Each webinar is held at 7:30pm EST. Registration is required but there is no cost. \nMarch 4\, 2025 – 7:30pm EST\nGrazing Networking Group: What It Is & How It Benefits Our Operation by Jim Whitley\n\nMarch 5\, 2025 – 7:30pm EST\nWhat Grass Wants by Dr. Eric Lyons With Dr. Marcus Talamani\n\n\n\nDr. Eric M. LyonsDr. Marcus Talamini\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 6\, 2025 – 7:30pm EST\nSpecial Considerations For Grazing Sheep & Dairy Cows by Christine O’Reilly\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER (FREE) HERE. \nProfitable Pastures is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category.  \n 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/profitable-pastures-webinar-series/2025-03-06/
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,KSE,Rotational Grazing Systems,Systèmes de rotation des pâturages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250305T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250305T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152619
CREATED:20250303T195010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T195010Z
UID:10002971-1741203000-1741206600@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Profitable Pastures Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Profitable Pastures is a webinar series that focuses on pasture management best management practices. The 2025 webinar series is scheduled for March 4th\, 5th\, and 6th. Each webinar is held at 7:30pm EST. Registration is required but there is no cost. \nMarch 4\, 2025 – 7:30pm EST\nGrazing Networking Group: What It Is & How It Benefits Our Operation by Jim Whitley\n\nMarch 5\, 2025 – 7:30pm EST\nWhat Grass Wants by Dr. Eric Lyons With Dr. Marcus Talamani\n\n\n\nDr. Eric M. LyonsDr. Marcus Talamini\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 6\, 2025 – 7:30pm EST\nSpecial Considerations For Grazing Sheep & Dairy Cows by Christine O’Reilly\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER (FREE) HERE. \nProfitable Pastures is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category.  \n 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/profitable-pastures-webinar-series/2025-03-05/
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,KSE,Rotational Grazing Systems,Systèmes de rotation des pâturages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250305T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250306T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152619
CREATED:20250127T134452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T185740Z
UID:10002923-1741167000-1741276800@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:East Central Farm Show
DESCRIPTION:Free for 2025 OSCIA members
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/east-central-farm-show-2/
LOCATION:Lindsay Fairgrounds\, Lindsay\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East Central
GEO:44.3565742;-78.7407542
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250304T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250304T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152619
CREATED:20250303T195010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T195010Z
UID:10002938-1741116600-1741120200@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Profitable Pastures Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Profitable Pastures is a webinar series that focuses on pasture management best management practices. The 2025 webinar series is scheduled for March 4th\, 5th\, and 6th. Each webinar is held at 7:30pm EST. Registration is required but there is no cost. \nMarch 4\, 2025 – 7:30pm EST\nGrazing Networking Group: What It Is & How It Benefits Our Operation by Jim Whitley\n\nMarch 5\, 2025 – 7:30pm EST\nWhat Grass Wants by Dr. Eric Lyons With Dr. Marcus Talamani\n\n\n\nDr. Eric M. LyonsDr. Marcus Talamini\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 6\, 2025 – 7:30pm EST\nSpecial Considerations For Grazing Sheep & Dairy Cows by Christine O’Reilly\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER (FREE) HERE. \nProfitable Pastures is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category.  \n 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/profitable-pastures-webinar-series/2025-03-04/
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,KSE,Rotational Grazing Systems,Systèmes de rotation des pâturages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250304T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250304T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152619
CREATED:20250225T145601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T145601Z
UID:10002952-1741093200-1741105800@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Funding Program Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:It is difficult to keep track of all of the initiatives and programs that farmers can take advantage of.  We have gathered the experts from ALUS Grey Bruce\, Grey Sauble Conservation Authority\, Ducks Unlimited\, OMAFA\, OSCIA\, Agriculture Credit Corporation\, Feeder Finance\, Stewardship Grey Bruce\, Grey County and Georgian College to give you a clear and concise summary of the funding opportunities that they offer. Course fee is $20.00. Please RSVP to info@greyagservices.ca.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/funding-program-opportunities/
LOCATION:Grey Ag Services\, 206 Toronto St S\, Markdale\, Ontario\, N0C 1H0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Georgian Central
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250301T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250301T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152619
CREATED:20250225T145445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T145445Z
UID:10002951-1740835800-1740844800@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Improving Grassland Bird Habitat on Farms
DESCRIPTION:Grassland bird species at risk\, such as bobolink\, eastern meadowlark\, and grasshopper sparrow\, rely on agricultural grasslands in Ontario for nesting. These species nest directly on the ground and need cover from vegetation to protect nests and young. Bird Ecology and Conservation Ontario\, a small non-profit organization\, collaborates with farmers and landowners to study nesting grassland birds in agricultural landscapes. Join us and a panel of farmers and grassland bird stewards for a roundtable discussion about how you can manage vegetation to attract grassland birds and improve nesting habitat on your property. Speakers will share their experience with creating and maintaining hayfields and pastures suitable for grassland bird nesting. The discussion will focus on practical information and strategies to establish and maintain tall dense vegetation for nesting bobolink\, for example through overseeding\, grazing\, and soil amendments. Participants will also be encouraged to share their experiences with creating and managing nesting habitat for grassland birds. Course fee is $20.00. Please RSVP to info@greyagservices.ca.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/improving-grassland-bird-habitat-on-farms/
LOCATION:Grey Ag Services\, 206 Toronto St S\, Markdale\, Ontario\, N0C 1H0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Georgian Central
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GEO:44.3139564;-80.6402928
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250301T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250301T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152619
CREATED:20250227T142117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T142117Z
UID:10002968-1740830400-1740841200@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Algoma Lunch and Learn\, Plus Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Saturday March 1 12:00- 3:00\n\n \n\n9180 Hwy. 17 East\, Bruce Mines ON \n\n \n\nLunch By Harvest Algoma\, Sponsored by Algoma Retail Cooperative\n\n \n\nAgenda:  Lunch 12:00\n\n \n\nReports and Updates 12:30 – 1:00\n\n \n\nGuest Speaker 1:00 – 2:30  Anita O’Brien  OMAFRA Sheep and Goat Specialist.  Advanced Grazing Management for Ruminants.\n\n \n\n2:30 – wrap up and elections.\n\n \n\nRSVP to Dave Trivers (705) 989-9683 or drtrivers@gmail.com\n\n \n\nThe learning event is open to all. If you would like to join the ASCIA Membership is $30 per year you can pay membership at the meeting or online on the OSCIA Portal.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/algoma-lunch-and-learn-plus-annual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Algoma,Association,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250228T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250228T220000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152619
CREATED:20250221T205051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T205119Z
UID:10002946-1740771000-1740780000@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Soil and Social
DESCRIPTION:Join Niagara Peninsula Soil and Crop Improvement Association and Wentworth-Niagara Junior Farmers for a casual social hour\, with representatives from Timac Agro and Walker Industries discussing the benefits of applying compost or a dual action nitrogen stabilizer can have on you nitrogen. The representatives will give a short presentation\, followed by time for questions. Admission is free\, and pizza will be provided by the Wentworth-Niagara Junior Farmers. \nWhen? February 28\, 7:30 pm – 10 pm \nWhere? \nWest Niagara Agricultural Society \n7402 Mud Street West Grassie\, ON L0R 1M0 \nREGISTER (FREE) HERE. \nSoil and Social is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management category. \n 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/soil-and-social/
LOCATION:West Niagara Agriculture Hall\, 7402 Mud St W\, Grassie\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,Gestion de l’azote,KSE,Nitrogen Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152619
CREATED:20250225T145216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T145216Z
UID:10002950-1740747600-1740762000@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Grazing Systems – Paddock Design Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Dean is a mentor for the Ontario Forage Council’s Advanced Grazing Mentorship Program. He will be leading this workshop on paddock design for rotational grazing systems as part of Grey Ag’s Winter Course Series. Come prepared to design your own rotational grazing system for your farm in this hands-on workshop! Course fee is $20.00. Please RSVP to info@greyagservices.ca.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/advanced-grazing-systems-paddock-design-workshop/
LOCATION:Grey Ag Services\, 206 Toronto St S\, Markdale\, Ontario\, N0C 1H0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Georgian Central
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GEO:44.3139564;-80.6402928
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Grey Ag Services 206 Toronto St S Markdale Ontario N0C 1H0 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=206 Toronto St S:geo:-80.6402928,44.3139564
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250227T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152619
CREATED:20250207T153905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T153905Z
UID:10002935-1740675600-1740762000@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Crysler Farm Show
DESCRIPTION:The Stormont Seed and Forage Show Results will be exhibited as part of the Crysler Farm Show which is happening Thursday evening and Friday during the day.  Presentations will be at 3 pm on Friday.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/crysler-farm-show/
LOCATION:Crysler Community Centre\, Crysler\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Eastern Valley
GEO:45.2197249;-75.153922
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152619
CREATED:20250207T153315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T153315Z
UID:10002934-1740565800-1740569400@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Stormont Seed and Forage Show Entries
DESCRIPTION:The 68th Annual Stormont Seed & Forage Show will be held on February 27-28\, 2025 in conjunction with the Crysler Farm Show.  The Seed and Forage Show is open to all farmers who are a member of the Stormont Soil and Crop Improvement Association.\nSSCIA membership is $40/year\, Business Ad $75/year payable when bringing exhibits in if not already prepaid.\nExhibitors may only show in one show.  Rules and regulations are:\n1. All exhibits must have been grown in Stormont County in 2024 by the exhibitor.  Only one entry per exhibitor/farm entity per class is permitted.  Variety is not to be named. All placings are at judge’s discretion as to worthiness.\n2. All entries must be untreated in order to display their natural colour.  Does not apply to Classes 22-40\, 52\,53\, 4-H>108\,109.\n3. Entries will be accepted from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.\, WEDNESDAY\, February 26\, 2025 at the Crysler Community Centre and must be displayed in plastic bags available at the show or from Barbara-Ann Glaude\,613-861-9080\, scia-stormont@ontariosoilcrop.org\n4. Any exhibitor violating any rule of the Show will forfeit his/her Prize Money/Gifts.\n5. The management will not be responsible for loss or damage to any exhibit or for the return of exhibits or containers.\n6. Up to two exhibits per class per County as approved by the judges will be eligible for exhibiting at the Ottawa Valley Seed Show\, March 2025.\n7      To be eligible to show at the Ottawa Valley Seed Show\, all exhibits must have been judged at the Stormont Seed and Forage Show.\n8.    All exhibits which are not going to the Ottawa Valley Farm Show must be removed from the hall by the exhibitor immediately               following the Awards Presentation at 3:00 p.m. on February 28\, 2025.\nPRIZE MONEY: 1ST $15.00\, 2ND $10.00\, 3RD $5.00\, 4TH $5.00\, 5TH $5.00 or equitable prize to replace cash. Other Special Awards will        be assigned at the discretion of the Committee.\nPREMIER EXHIBITOR AWARD To the exhibitor winning greatest number points in all classes of the show\, based on the following            point system.  1st- 10\, 2nd- 9\, 3rd- 8\, 4th- 7\, 5th- 6. Check www.ottawafarmshow.com for updated list\nCommittee Members: Henry TePlate\, Jeff Waldroff\, Bill vanLoon\, Kevin Glaude\, Andrew Harbers    NEW/Updated – Marked in Yellow\nOPEN CLASSES\nSMALL GRAINS AND SMALL SEEDS\nClass 1 Oats 2.5 kg\nClass 2 Hulless Oats 2.5 kg\nClass 3 Barley\, 2 row 2.5 kg\nClass 4 Barley\, 6 row 2.5 kg\nClass 5 Malt Barley\, provide Verified Malt Quality Certificate 2.5 kg\nClass 6 Spring Wheat 2.5 kg\nClass 7 Soft Winter Wheat 2.5 kg\nClass 8 Hard Winter Wheat 2.5 kg\nClass 9 Sunflowers 2.5 kg\nClass 10 Rye 2.5 kg\nClass 11 Buckwheat 2.5 kg\nClass 12 Field Peas 2.5 kg\nClass 13 Forage Peas 2.5 kg\nClass 14 Soybeans 2.5 kg\nClass 15 White Field Beans 2.5 kg\nClass 16 Coloured Field Beans 2.5 kg\nClass 17 Canola 2.5 kg\nClass 18 Red Clover 2.5 kg\nClass 19 Bird’s-foot Trefoil 2.5 kg\nClass 20 Timothy 2.5 kg\nClass 21 Alfalfa 2.5 kg\nFIELD CROPS\nA Hay/straw exhibit must consist of two 4″ flakes\, machine baled\,  in polyethylene bags and tied together\, each lot identified with three entry tags\, one on the inside of each bag and one tied securely on the outside of the bag. Samples must be cut to fit OVSS sample bag. “Large bale samples must be cut to a similar size”.\nClass 22 1st cut Alfalfa 85% or more\nClass 23 1st cut legume other than alfalfa 85% or more\nClass 24 1st cut Legume & Grass 70%:30% either way\nClass 25 1st cut Grass 85% or more\nClass 26 2nd cut Alfalfa or other Legume 85% or more\nClass 27 2nd cut Legume & Grass 80:20% either way\nClass 28 Round Bale Hay\, 1st cut\nClass 29 Round Bale Hay\, 2nd cut\nClass 31 Flake of straw\nClass 32 Chopped Straw\nClass 33 Haylage\, 1st Cut 2.5kg\nClass 34 Haylage\, 2nd\, 3rd or 4th Cut  (indicate cut on tag) 2.5kg\nClass 35 Baled Haylage\, 1st cut 2.5kg\nClass 36 Baled Haylage\, 2nd\, 3rd or 4th Cut (indicate cut on tag) 2.5kg\nClass 37 Oat\, Barley and/or Rye Silage 2.5kg\nClass 38 Forage Soybeans 2.5kg\nClass 39 Corn Silage\, Processed 2.5kg\nClass 40 Corn Silage\, Not Processed 2.5kg\nClass 41 Grain Corn 10 ears\nClass 42 Shelled Corn 2.5kg\nClass 43 Potatoes 10 tubers\, table stock\nClass 44 Special Shelled Corn Bin Class 2.5kg.\, random unaltered bin sample.\nOrganic Classes -proof of organic certification must be submitted with entries\nClass 45 Soybeans – Organic 2.5kg\nClass 46 Shelled Corn – Organic 2.5kg\nMaple Syrup Classes – each class entry must include 3 of 250ml glass container Class 47 Maple Syrup – Golden/Delicate Taste\nClass 48 Maple Syrup – Amber/rich Taste\nClass 49 Maple Syrup – dark/robust Taste\nClass 50 Maple Syrup – Very Dark/strong Taste\nClass 51 Best Sheaf of Cereal Grain – sheaf may be constructed of Oat\, Barley\, Wheat or Rye plants.  Sheaf must be mounted to be self standing.  No exhibitor may make more than one entry per kind (ie) 1 sheaf of oats & 1 sheaf of barley but not two sheaves of oats. Only OVSS Prizes of 1st-$80\, 2nd-$60\, 3rd-$50\, any other worthy exhibit $30.\nFor Classes 52A\, 52B\,53A and 53B > only OVSS Prizes of 1st-$80\, 2nd-$55\, 3rd-$30\, 4th-$25\, 5th-$20\, 6th-$15\, any other worthy exhibit $10. 1 entry/exhibitor allowed for each of 52A\, 52B\, 53A & 53B.\nClass 52 Ottawa Valley Hay Quality Competition- The top 2 exhibits from 52A – Hay -1 machine baled flake and 52B – Haylage – 2.5kg sample\, will have the opportunity to exhibit at OVSS. Indicate the cut\, 1st\, 2nd \, or 3rdcut.\nClass 53 Export Hay Competition- 53A – 1st cut square bale   53B – 2nd cut square bale. 2 bales/class will have the opportunity to exhibit at OVSS\, Samples will be judged for export by weight and quality. An exhibit consists of 1 complete small square bale of hay. The ideal bale will be 36″ long and weigh between 50 and 55 pounds.\n                   ATTENTION 4-H MEMBERS 4-H CLASSES PART OF THE STORMONT SEED AND FORAGE SHOW\nat the Crysler Farm Show. Classes 100-130 must be entered at the Stormont Seed and Forage Show\, February 27-28\, 2025 being held at the Crysler Farm Show.  Entries will be accepted 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.\, February 26\, 2025.  Entry tags and numbers are available from Barbara-Ann Glaude. 613-861-9080  NOTE: items entered in the fall at Stormont County Fair 2024 will automatically be placed in the appropriate OVSS class if the item is available.\nThese entries will go on to the Ottawa Valley Seed Show\, March 2025 for official judging.  Open to any 4-H member who completed a 4-H project in 2024 in Stormont County. Only one exhibit per class\, prepared by member.  No membership fee required.  Prize money will awarded after judging at the Ottawa Valley Farm Show. If\, in the opinion of the judge\, an exhibit is not worthy of first place\, a prize worthy of the entry will awarded. The Canadian 4-H emblem (at least 2×2″ in 4-H green) is to be located anywhere on the front of posters and exhibits.  Name\, Age (as of January 1\, 2024)\, Club and County to be on printed on the back of the poster.  All posters must have a title.  Classes 110-124 Junior 14 & under\, Senior 15 & over as of January 1\, 2024.     Prize money Class 100-123\,125\,126:$25\,$23\,$21\,$19\,$17\,$15\, any other worthy exhibit $10.  Class 100-109 Grown in 2024 Class 124: $60\,$50\,$40\,any other worthy exhibit $20; Class 127\,128\,129; $30\, $25\,$20\, any other worthy entry $15 **see www.ottawafarmshow.com for extra info\nClass 100 Potatoes 10 tubers     Class 101Oats 2kg     Class 102 Beans (any variety) 2kg     Class 103 Barley 6 row\, 2kg     Class 104 Spring Wheat 2kg     Class 105 Winter Wheat 2kg     Class 106 Soybeans 2kg     Class 107 Grain Corn 10 ears\nClass 108 1st Cut Legume and Grass 4″ flake. 70 percent and 30 percent either way.\nClass 109 2nd Cut Mixed Legume and Grass 4″ flake.  80 percent and 20 percent either way.\nClass 110Poster\, size approx. 22″ x 28″ relating to a specific 4-H project completed in  2023\nClass 111 A “ME” poster – a collection of photos/pictures and a hand or type-written one page (8.5 x 11″) article telling about                        yourself\, mounted on bristol board (approx. size 22″ x 28″)\nClass 112 Poster of Photography – a collection of 8 – 10 photos\, “Your Club in Action”.  Mounted and labelled size approx. 22″ x 28″\nClass 113 Collection of 10 actual weed specimens\, pressed\, labelled and identified.  In a book (Standard 1″ binder) or duotang\,  or as a poster (approx. 22″ x 28″). Weeds as identified in the Canadian Weed Seed Order.\nClass 114 Collection of 10 crop seeds labelled and identified.  In a book (1″ binder)\, duotang or as a poster (approx. 22″ x 28″).\nClass 115 Any item -Something NEW from something OLD\nClass 116 Any article of woodworking – not from a kit\nClass 117Any article of sewing ie face mask\, apron\, etc\nClass 118    Any craft item ie barn quilt\nClass 119 Barn Quilt – open to all 4-H members\nClass 120Any item of Stitchery ie. knitting\, crocheting\, cross-stitching\, etc.\nClass 121 Any item of quilting.\nClass 122One Page from a Scrapbook\nClass 123 A 4-H Project Book (standard 1″ binder) related to any 4-H project completed during the Club Year 2024.\nClass 124 ARTISTIC DISPLAY This class does not have to be shown at an achievement day before coming to the\nOttawa Farm Show.         Junior (9 to 14) and Senior (15 and over) divisions   Theme: “A World Around Us Celebrating Nature” using seeds\, grains\, and field crop materials. Display must be mounted on plywood. Size not to exceed 15” by 15” (37 cm x 37cm) by 1.5” (4 cm). Oversize exhibits will be disqualified. The materials used do not have to be produced by the exhibitor but must be produced in Ontario.  Creativity = 50%; Materials = 35%;       Neatness = 15% 1st $60 2nd $50 3rd $40\, any other worthy exhibit $20.\nClass 125 A craft activity completed as part of a Cloverbud club\nClass 126 A poster depicting an antivity at a Cloverbud meeting\nClass 127 4-H CLUB EXHIBIT- Open to any 4-H Club.  Exhibits displayed at fairs or exhibitions in 2024 are eligible for this class.  Table\n     space of 36″ x 30″ will be provided for the exhibit.  Exhibit not to exceed 42 inches height and should be free standing.  The exhibit is to be\n     educational in nature.  The exhibit must be prepared by two or more members of the same club.\nClass 128 4-H MEMBER EXHIBIT- Topic related to 4-H project completed in 2024   Table space of 36″ x 30″ will be provided for the\n     exhibit. Exhibit should not exceed 42 inches height and should be free standing.\nClass 129 4-H Presentation – Video or PowerPoint As per the guidelines of your 4-H Association.  To be submitted on a portable USB drive.\nClass 130  Best Sheaf of Cereal Grain- Sheaf may be constructed of Oat or Barley or Wheat plants. Mounted to be self-standing.\n    Can enter one sheaf of each type of grain. 1st $80 2nd $60 3rd $50\, any other worthy exhibit $30.\n\n**************************************************************************************\nStormont Soil and Crop Improvement Association Membership Form $40/yr ; Business Adv$75/yr\nName: ______________________________   Civic Address: ______________________________\n\nTown: _____________\, ON  Postal Code: _______  Phone: ___________Email _______________   Grassroots (weekly)\,The Innovator (Provincial Newsletter) are Electronic so email is needed.\n (email also used within county to quickly send out info) Make cheque payable to: Stormont S&C Imp. Ass.\nOr etransfer to scia-stormont@ontariosoilcrop.org (auto deposit)    Send to: SSCIA c/o Barbara-Ann Glaude\nexpire _____ or not a member ______ 14810 Cty.Rd.9 Berwick\, ON K0C
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LOCATION:Crysler Community Centre\, Crysler\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Eastern Valley
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