OSCIA

MCCC Cover Crop Management & Webpage Updates
2025-05-16 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-05-15 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-05-14 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Toronto)
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 (Applicants)
2025-05-16 08:00 - 08:30 | Online
Zoom Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7HnXO9AdRGqM-AsOIbEAWg#/registration

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rotational Grazing Management Planning Session
2025-05-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
Register for a session with Tim Prior of Brussels Agri. Services Ltd., who will be providing professional advice on creating your Rotational Grazing Management Plan to apply for the Rotational Grazing OFCAF cost-share program.

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

REGISTER HERE

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

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

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

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

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

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

OFCAF Rotational Grazing Management Planning Session
2025-04-16 13:30 - 15:00 | Online

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where? Kirkview Farms, Dalkeith, ON

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

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

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

Dundas SCIA Spring Update Meeting
2025-04-10 09:30 - 15:30 | Chesterville Legion, 167 Queen St West NULL, Chesterville, 9, Canada
DSCIA would like to invite you to our Annual Spring Update Meeting to be held on Thursday, April 10 at 9:30am at the Chesterville Legion. Please see the attached agenda.

Dundas County Soil and Crop Improvement Association - Spring Update Meeting
2025-04-10 09:00 - 15:30 | Chesterville Legion, 167 Queen St West NULL, Chesterville, 9, Canada
Join Dundas County Soil and Crop Improvement Association for their Spring Update Meeting.

Learn about spring nutrient applications for your winter wheat by Paul Sullivan from Sullivan Agro.
When? Thursday, April 9:15 aM – 3:15 PM

Where? Chesterville Legion, 167 Chesterville Queen St, Chesterville, ON K0C 1H0
Registration: Email dundas.oscia@gmail.com to register. There is a $25 registration fee.

Dundas County Soil and Crop Improvement Association – Spring Update Meeting is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management category.

Oxford Spring Producer Update
2025-04-09 19:30 - 22:00 | Future Transfer, 281 Tillson Ave,, Tillsonburg, Ontario
7:30 pm Wednesday April 9, Future Transfer ~ 281 Tillson Ave, Tillsonburg (see map for main entrance at rear)

Start with a tour of Future Transfer
Horst Bohner, OMAFA, 2025 soybean update
Chris Olbach, Pioneer, alfalfa management

Future Transfer looks after warehousing, distribution and some bagging of Dekalb seed corn, and brings in bulk ag chemicals by rail and truck to transfer into totes for distribution to ag retailers across the province
Everyone welcome, refreshments available

Canva Kickstart
2025-04-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Grey Ag Services, 206 Toronto St S, Markdale, Ontario, N0C 1H0, Canada
Canva is an easy-to-use graphic design program that enables you to create eye-catching visuals for social media, presentations, promotional material, and more. Anyone can use Canva! This workshop is perfect for beginners and those looking to improve their skills. We’ll look at what’s available in Canva, the difference between the free and paid version, and some basic tools. Then we’ll dive in to creating your own graphic, with guided, step-by-step instructions.
Participants should create their own Canva account ahead of time. A free account is all that is needed for this course. Course will be led by Rebecca Vito of Grey Ag Services. Fee is $20.00. Please RSVP to info@greyagservices.ca by at least 2 days prior to the workshop. This workshop will be offered in-person at Grey Ag Services and online through Zoom.

Design of Beef Cattle Handling Facilities and New Barn Construction Workshop
2025-04-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Grey Ag Services, 206 Toronto St S, Markdale, Ontario, N0C 1H0, Canada
Planning to construct a new cattle handling facility or barn, refurbish or upgrade an existing building. Rajan Niraula, OMAFA Agriculture Engineer, Livestock Structures and Equipment will lead you through some design considerations, regulations to consider and give you practical tips about the best way to plan your new construction. James Byrne, Beef Cattle Specialist, will discuss some practical barn and handling facility design issues to consider from a cattle perspective. This workshop will include a field visit to a local producer where Rajan and James will discuss with the producer some of the design elements the producer considered with the construction of their new barn. Course fee is $40.00, with lunch included. Please RSVP to info@greyagservices.ca by at least 2 days prior to the workshop.

Trendy Triticale
2025-04-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Triticale acres across the province have been increasing in the last few years. This webinar will cover where triticale fits in a crop rotation and a ration. The webinar will be shared through Zoom, and its fee is $12.00. Please RSVP to info@greyagservices.ca by at least 2 days prior to the workshop.

Brussels Agri Services Ltd. Grazing Meeting
2025-04-08 18:30 - 21:00 | BMG Community Centre, 800 Sports Drive, Brussels, Ontario, Canada
Evening event with great speaker Jeremey Sweeten, Jeremy will focus on Creating Optimism and Profitability on the Farm Through Grazing.
Pie and Coffee will be served before the meeting and there will be trade show booths set up for you to visit.
Please register by April 1st to secure your spot.
When? Tuesday April 8th, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm.

Where? BMG Community Centre – 800 Sports Drive Brussels, Ontario
How to Register? Please call 519-887-9391 or email melissa@brusselsagri.com
Is there a cost? No, this is a free event!
Brussels Agri Services Ltd. Grazing Meeting is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category.
