OSCIA

Profitable Pastures Webinar Series
2025-03-05 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-03-04 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto)
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.
March 4, 2025 – 7:30pm EST
Grazing Networking Group: What It Is & How It Benefits Our Operation by Jim Whitley

March 5, 2025 – 7:30pm EST
What Grass Wants by Dr. Eric Lyons With Dr. Marcus Talamani

Dr. Eric M. LyonsDr. Marcus Talamini

March 6, 2025 – 7:30pm EST
Special Considerations For Grazing Sheep & Dairy Cows by Christine O’Reilly

REGISTER (FREE) HERE.
Profitable Pastures is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category.

East Central Farm Show
2025-03-05 09:30 - 2025-03-06 16:00 | Lindsay Fairgrounds, Lindsay, ON, Canada
Free for 2025 OSCIA members

Funding Program Opportunities
2025-03-04 13:00 - 16:30 | Grey Ag Services, 206 Toronto St S, Markdale, Ontario, N0C 1H0, Canada
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.

Improving Grassland Bird Habitat on Farms
2025-03-01 13:30 - 16:00 | Grey Ag Services, 206 Toronto St S, Markdale, Ontario, N0C 1H0, Canada
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.

Algoma Lunch and Learn, Plus Annual Meeting
2025-03-01 12:00 - 15:00
Saturday March 1 12:00- 3:00

9180 Hwy. 17 East, Bruce Mines ON

Lunch By Harvest Algoma, Sponsored by Algoma Retail Cooperative

Agenda: Lunch 12:00

Reports and Updates 12:30 – 1:00

Guest Speaker 1:00 – 2:30 Anita O’Brien OMAFRA Sheep and Goat Specialist. Advanced Grazing Management for Ruminants.

2:30 – wrap up and elections.

RSVP to Dave Trivers (705) 989-9683 or drtrivers@gmail.com

The 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.

Soil and Social
2025-02-28 19:30 - 22:00 | West Niagara Agriculture Hall, 7402 Mud St W, Grassie, ON, Canada
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.
When? February 28, 7:30 pm – 10 pm
Where?
West Niagara Agricultural Society
7402 Mud Street West Grassie, ON L0R 1M0
REGISTER (FREE) HERE.
Soil 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.

Advanced Grazing Systems – Paddock Design Workshop
2025-02-28 13:00 - 17:00 | Grey Ag Services, 206 Toronto St S, Markdale, Ontario, N0C 1H0, Canada
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.

Crysler Farm Show
2025-02-27 17:00 - 2025-02-28 17:00 | Crysler Community Centre, Crysler, ON, Canada
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.

Stormont Seed and Forage Show Entries
2025-02-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Crysler Community Centre, Crysler, ON, Canada
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.
SSCIA membership is $40/year, Business Ad $75/year payable when bringing exhibits in if not already prepaid.
Exhibitors may only show in one show. Rules and regulations are:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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
4. Any exhibitor violating any rule of the Show will forfeit his/her Prize Money/Gifts.
5. The management will not be responsible for loss or damage to any exhibit or for the return of exhibits or containers.
6. 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.
7 To be eligible to show at the Ottawa Valley Seed Show, all exhibits must have been judged at the Stormont Seed and Forage Show.
8. 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.
PRIZE 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.
PREMIER 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
Committee Members: Henry TePlate, Jeff Waldroff, Bill vanLoon, Kevin Glaude, Andrew Harbers NEW/Updated – Marked in Yellow
OPEN CLASSES
SMALL GRAINS AND SMALL SEEDS
Class 1 Oats 2.5 kg
Class 2 Hulless Oats 2.5 kg
Class 3 Barley, 2 row 2.5 kg
Class 4 Barley, 6 row 2.5 kg
Class 5 Malt Barley, provide Verified Malt Quality Certificate 2.5 kg
Class 6 Spring Wheat 2.5 kg
Class 7 Soft Winter Wheat 2.5 kg
Class 8 Hard Winter Wheat 2.5 kg
Class 9 Sunflowers 2.5 kg
Class 10 Rye 2.5 kg
Class 11 Buckwheat 2.5 kg
Class 12 Field Peas 2.5 kg
Class 13 Forage Peas 2.5 kg
Class 14 Soybeans 2.5 kg
Class 15 White Field Beans 2.5 kg
Class 16 Coloured Field Beans 2.5 kg
Class 17 Canola 2.5 kg
Class 18 Red Clover 2.5 kg
Class 19 Bird’s-foot Trefoil 2.5 kg
Class 20 Timothy 2.5 kg
Class 21 Alfalfa 2.5 kg
FIELD CROPS
A 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”.
Class 22 1st cut Alfalfa 85% or more
Class 23 1st cut legume other than alfalfa 85% or more
Class 24 1st cut Legume & Grass 70%:30% either way
Class 25 1st cut Grass 85% or more
Class 26 2nd cut Alfalfa or other Legume 85% or more
Class 27 2nd cut Legume & Grass 80:20% either way
Class 28 Round Bale Hay, 1st cut
Class 29 Round Bale Hay, 2nd cut
Class 31 Flake of straw
Class 32 Chopped Straw
Class 33 Haylage, 1st Cut 2.5kg
Class 34 Haylage, 2nd, 3rd or 4th Cut (indicate cut on tag) 2.5kg
Class 35 Baled Haylage, 1st cut 2.5kg
Class 36 Baled Haylage, 2nd, 3rd or 4th Cut (indicate cut on tag) 2.5kg
Class 37 Oat, Barley and/or Rye Silage 2.5kg
Class 38 Forage Soybeans 2.5kg
Class 39 Corn Silage, Processed 2.5kg
Class 40 Corn Silage, Not Processed 2.5kg
Class 41 Grain Corn 10 ears
Class 42 Shelled Corn 2.5kg
Class 43 Potatoes 10 tubers, table stock
Class 44 Special Shelled Corn Bin Class 2.5kg., random unaltered bin sample.
Organic Classes -proof of organic certification must be submitted with entries
Class 45 Soybeans – Organic 2.5kg
Class 46 Shelled Corn – Organic 2.5kg
Maple Syrup Classes – each class entry must include 3 of 250ml glass container Class 47 Maple Syrup – Golden/Delicate Taste
Class 48 Maple Syrup – Amber/rich Taste
Class 49 Maple Syrup – dark/robust Taste
Class 50 Maple Syrup – Very Dark/strong Taste
Class 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.
For 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.
Class 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.
Class 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.
ATTENTION 4-H MEMBERS 4-H CLASSES PART OF THE STORMONT SEED AND FORAGE SHOW
at 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.
These 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
Class 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
Class 108 1st Cut Legume and Grass 4″ flake. 70 percent and 30 percent either way.
Class 109 2nd Cut Mixed Legume and Grass 4″ flake. 80 percent and 20 percent either way.
Class 110Poster, size approx. 22″ x 28″ relating to a specific 4-H project completed in 2023
Class 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″)
Class 112 Poster of Photography – a collection of 8 – 10 photos, “Your Club in Action”. Mounted and labelled size approx. 22″ x 28″
Class 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.
Class 114 Collection of 10 crop seeds labelled and identified. In a book (1″ binder), duotang or as a poster (approx. 22″ x 28″).
Class 115 Any item -Something NEW from something OLD
Class 116 Any article of woodworking – not from a kit
Class 117Any article of sewing ie face mask, apron, etc
Class 118 Any craft item ie barn quilt
Class 119 Barn Quilt – open to all 4-H members
Class 120Any item of Stitchery ie. knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, etc.
Class 121 Any item of quilting.
Class 122One Page from a Scrapbook
Class 123 A 4-H Project Book (standard 1″ binder) related to any 4-H project completed during the Club Year 2024.
Class 124 ARTISTIC DISPLAY This class does not have to be shown at an achievement day before coming to the
Ottawa 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.
Class 125 A craft activity completed as part of a Cloverbud club
Class 126 A poster depicting an antivity at a Cloverbud meeting
Class 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
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
educational in nature. The exhibit must be prepared by two or more members of the same club.
Class 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
exhibit. Exhibit should not exceed 42 inches height and should be free standing.
Class 129 4-H Presentation – Video or PowerPoint As per the guidelines of your 4-H Association. To be submitted on a portable USB drive.
Class 130 Best Sheaf of Cereal Grain- Sheaf may be constructed of Oat or Barley or Wheat plants. Mounted to be self-standing.
Can enter one sheaf of each type of grain. 1st $80 2nd $60 3rd $50, any other worthy exhibit $30.

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Stormont Soil and Crop Improvement Association Membership Form $40/yr ; Business Adv$75/yr
Name: ______________________________ Civic Address: ______________________________

Town: _____________, ON Postal Code: _______ Phone: ___________Email _______________ Grassroots (weekly),The Innovator (Provincial Newsletter) are Electronic so email is needed.
(email also used within county to quickly send out info) Make cheque payable to: Stormont S&C Imp. Ass.
Or etransfer to scia-stormont@ontariosoilcrop.org (auto deposit) Send to: SSCIA c/o Barbara-Ann Glaude
expire _____ or not a member ______ 14810 Cty.Rd.9 Berwick, ON K0C

Interpreting Your Soil Test Results
2025-02-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Grey Ag Services, 206 Toronto St S, Markdale, Ontario, N0C 1H0, Canada
Taking a good, representative soil sample and sending it to an accredited lab is just the beginning.  Once we get results back what do we do with them?  Craig Reid and Brandon Dietrich from Sprucedale Agromart will guide you through interpreting the numbers on your report so they make sense to you, and can be used to help build a fertility plan that improves your productivity and bottom line! Course fee is $20.00, or stay for lunch and attend the following afternoon seminar (topic is The Role of Lime for Optimal Crop Production) for a total of $40.00. Please RSVP to info@greyagservices.ca.

PRESCOTT Seed judging Wednesday February 26th / Évaluation Grains et Fourrages mercredi le 26 février
2025-02-26 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-02-26 08:00 - 17:00 | 4402 county road 10, 4402 county road 10, Fournier, Ontario, K0B 1G0, Canada
Prescott County Soil and Crop Improvement Association
Seed & Forage Judging for Prescott /
Évaluation des Échantillons de semences et Fourrages Prescott
Wednesday February 26th, 2025 / mercredi le 26 février, 2025
OÙ / WHERE :
Marc Bercier at 4402 County Rd #10, Fournier, ON
From 9:30AM to Noon
Judging starts at 1PM

The Role of Lime for Optimal Crop Production
2025-02-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Grey Ag Services, 206 Toronto St S, Markdale, Ontario, N0C 1H0, Canada
Understand the crucial role of lime to maximize nutrient availability, enhance plant health, and improve soil properties for optimal crop production. Explore the various types, benefits and how it can impact your operation. Course fee is $20.00, or join in for the morning seminar (Interpreting Your Soil Test Results) as well and stay for lunch in between for only $40.00 total. This workshop will be led by Craig Reid and Taylor Knott of Sprucedale Agromart and offered in-person at Grey Ag Services and online through Zoom. Please RSVP to info@greyagservices.ca.

MSCIA Crops Update and Annual Meeting
2025-02-25 08:00 - 15:00 | Caradoc Community Centre, Mt Brydges, ON, Canada
Join the Middlesex Soil and Crop Improvement Association for their Winter Crops Update and AGM
AGENDA
9:15-10:15 Canola Panel – Meghan Moran OMAFA, Alex Zelem C&M Seeds
10:15-10:35 UTRCA Cover Crops and Water Quality – Chris Van Esbroeck- KSE Credit
10:35-10:40 COFFEE BREAK
10:45-10:50 OSCIA Programs Update – Margaret May
10:50-11:50 Biostimulant/Biological Discussion – Tuesday Kristiansen Corteva
– Greg Stewart Syngenta
11:50-12:00 Annual General Meeting
12:00-1:00 LUNCH – Huron Shores Catering
1:00-1:45 Grain Market Insights – Matthew Pot Grain Perspectives
1:45-2:10 Crop Projects – Ben Rosser OMAFA
2:10-3:00 Q&A – Peter Johnson Real Agriculture

When? Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 9:00am-3:00pm
Where? Caradoc Community Centre, 565 Lions Park Drive, Mt. Brydges N0L 1W0
Registration: $20.00 – contact Josh Weber : 519-495-2127
UTRCA Cover Crops and Water Quality is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Cover Cropping category.

MSCIA Crops Update and Annual Meeting
2025-02-25 08:00 - 15:00 | Caradoc Community Centre, Mt Brydges, ON, Canada
A G E N D A
Winter Crops Update and MSCIA AGM
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 9:00am-3:00pm
Caradoc Community Centre, Mt. Brydges
9:15-10:15 Canola Panel – Meghan Moran OMAFA, Alex Zelem C&M Seeds
10:15-10:35 UTRCA Cover Crops and Water Quality – Chris Van Esbroeck
KSE Credit
10:35-10:40 COFFEE BREAK
10:45-10:50 OSCIA Programs Update – Margaret May
10:50-11:50 Biostimulant/Biological Discussion – Tuesday Kristiansen Corteva
– Greg Stewart Syngenta
11:50-12:00 Annual General Meeting
12:00-1:00 LUNCH – Huron Shores Catering
1:00-1:45 Grain Market Insights – Matthew Pot Grain Perspectives
1:45-2:10 Crop Projects – Ben Rosser OMAFA
2:10-3:00 Q&A – Peter Johnson Real Agriculture

Une aide financière est offerte aux agriculteurs ontariens dans le cadre du Programme pour la résilience des paysages agricoles (PRPA)
2025-02-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-06 19:00 - 20:00
Une aide financière est offerte aux agriculteurs ontariens dans le cadre du Programme pour la résilience des paysages agricoles (PRPA)
Le PRPA offre une aide financière à frais partagés aux agriculteurs ontariens pour les aider à rendre leurs terres agricoles plus productives et résilientes. Le programme appuie des projets qui réduisent les émissions de gaz à effet de serre et séquestrent le carbone.
Renseignez-vous en assistant à une des prochaines séances d’information.
Inscrivez-vous à une séance d’information afin de vous renseigner davantage sur le PRPA, poser des questions et discuter avec un représentant de l’AASRO.

6 février – 7 to 8pm. S’inscrire ici:

10 février – 1 to 2pm. S’inscrire ici:

12 février – 7 to 8pm. S’inscrire ici:

19 février – 1 to 2pm. S’inscrire ici:

19 février – 1 to 2pm. scrire ici: Présentateur qui parle français est disponible pendant cette séance.

L’information en français sur PPAR est disponible. Veuillez envoyer un email à RALP@ontariosoilcrop.org et nous vous connecterons avec un membre du personnel qui parle français.

Des fonds sont disponibles pour les catégories de projets suivantes :

Établissement de prairies naturelles
Cultures de biomasse vivace
Pâturages vivaces de saison chaude
Travail réduit du sol
Plantations d’arbres et d’arbustes
Caractéristiques de rétention d’eau, et
Terres humides.

Toute question sur le PRPA et la documentation connexe devrait être envoyée à RALP@ontariosoilcrop.org.
L’Association de l’amélioration des sols et des récoltes de l’Ontario (AASRO) oƯre cette occasion d’aide financière à frais partagés de concert avec le Partenariat canadien pour une agriculture durable (PAC durable). Le PAC durable est un accord quinquennal (2023 à 2028) de 3,5 milliards de dollars conclu entre les gouvernements fédéral, provinciaux et territoriaux qui vise à renforcer la concurrence, l’innovation et la résilience du secteur agricole, agroalimentaire et des produits agroindustriels. L’accord prévoit 1 milliard de dollars en activités et en programmes fédéraux et 2,5 milliards de dollars en frais partagés (60 pour cent par le gouvernement fédéral et 40 pour cent par les gouvernements provinciaux ou territoriaux) pour des programmes conçus et mis en œuvre par les provinces et les territoires.

Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) Information Sessions
2025-02-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-06 19:00 - 20:00
Funding for Ontario Farmers Available Under the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP)

RALP provides cost-share funding to support Ontario farmers in making their agricultural lands more productive and resilient. The program supports projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and sequester carbon.

Learn more. Upcoming Information Sessions.

Sign up for an information session to learn more about RALP, ask questions, and speak with an OSCIA representative

February 6 – 7 to 8pm. Register here:

February 10 – 1 to 2pm. Register here:

February 12 – 7 to 8pm. Register here:

February 19 – 1 to 2pm. Register here:

Funding is available for:

Natural Grassland Establishment
Perennial Biomass Crops
Perennial Warm Season Pastures
Reduced Tillage,
Tree and Shrub Planting
Water Retention Features
Wetlands

Questions about RALP and supporting documentation should be directed to
RALP@ontariosoilcrop.org.

The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) is delivering this cost-share
opportunity under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). The
Sustainable CAP is a five-year (2023-2028), $3.5-billion investment by federal, provincial and
territorial governments to strengthen competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency of Canada’s
agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sectors. This includes $1 billion in federal programs and activities and a $2.5 billion commitment that is cost-shared 60 per cent federally and 40 per cent provincially/territorially for programs that are designed and delivered by the provinces and territories.

Chatham-Kent SCIA Annual General Meeting
2025-02-13 17:00 - 21:00 | Links of Kent Golf Club, 120 Indian Creek Rd. W, Chatham, ON, N7M 2E2, Canada
The 2025 Chatham-Kent Soil & Crop Improvement Association Annual Meeting will be hosted the evening of February 13, 2025 from 5:00 – 9:00 pm at the Links of Kent Golf Course and you are invited.
Additional details about the event and speakers can be found below. Please RSVP if you plan on attending.
Speakers:
Colin Elgie – Nitrogen Research Trails
Zach Chanyi – Fertilizer Technology – Crystal Green
Donna Small – LTVCA Precision Phosphorus Reduction Program – Funding for Farmers
Joanne Sanderson & Shawn Brenneman – OSCIA Updates and Incentive Programs

Soil and Fertility Management Workshop
2025-02-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Upper Thames Conservation Authority, 1424 Clarke Road, London, ON, N5V 5B9, Canada
Join UTRCA with special guests, discussions & lunch! Something for everyone—come for great insights & conversations!
Agenda
Wayne Black – Understanding your soil and the value of Balanced Fertility Programs

Optimize Soil Testing: Understand the importance of a complete soil test for better crop yields.
Balance Fertility Programs: Discover how balanced fertility can improve soil and plant health.
Plus, Case Study Results showing:
Increased yields
Reduced disease pressure
Improved soil health

Josh Schat – Fertility Management Options and Building a Good System

Building your Program: Saving money by identifying deficiencies and optimizing applications.
Accounting for Manure in your Program
Practical Tips for Adopting Strip-Till and Variable Rate Scripts

Jake Munroe – Establishing late season cover crops and planting green.
UTRCA – Learn about Grant Funding and Research Opportunities
Questions & Answers
Lunch (free!)
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When? February 13, 10 am – 12 pm
Where?
Upper Thames Conservation Authority
1424 Clarke Road London, ON N5V 5B9
REGISTER (FREE) HERE.
Soil and Fertility Management Workshop is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management and Cover Cropping category.

Prince Edward SCIA AGM
2025-02-13 09:30 - 15:00 | Bloomfield United Church Hall, 272 Main Street NULL, Bloomfield, K0K1G0, 9
Prince Edward Soil & Crop Improvement Association
Annual General Meeting
Thursday, February 13, 2025
9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Bloomfield United Church Hall – 230 Main Street, Bloomfield, ON
Members – FREE | Non-members Lunch – $20
New memberships or renewals will be available at the meeting
Speakers
Caleb Niemeyer – Fundamentals of Nutrient Management & Variable Rates on Seed and Fertilizer
Peter Johnson – Pete’s Year in Review and Top Takes from Wheat Pete’s Word of 2024

RSVP to ensure lunch, or for more information:
Tyler Lester, President: 613-921-0433 or circlet781@gmail.com
Patti Stacey, Secretary : 613-919-5164 or ptistacey@gmail.com

4R Nutrients in Action: Real-Time Tissue Analysis for Season Changing Insights (webinar)
2025-02-11 14:00 - 15:00
Timing is everything when it comes to growing crops. In this session, learn how real-time tissue testing is used by sales agronomist when growers need it the most.
Discover strategies to address nutrient issues early and have answers for growers before top-dressing time.
Hear success stories from a sales agronomist who no longer needs to send samples to the lab and uses this tool to save time, cut costs, and help growers use right source, amount and focus on timing of fertilizer in season.
Don’t miss the opportunity to see how tissue data can unlock the potential of your business.
Speakers:

Zach Andersen – VP of Sales for Picketa Systems
Surprise Guest Speaker

When? February 11, 2 – 3 pm
Where? Online!
REGISTER (FREE) HERE.
4R Nutrients in Action: Real-Time Tissue Analysis for Season Changing Insights is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management category.

2025 ONFARM Virtual Research Forum
2025-02-06 09:00 - 12:00
Join us virtually on February 6, 2025 between 9AM-12PM for our Annual ONFARM Research Forum!
Since 2019, the ONFARM program has completed extensive soil health and water quality analysis on farms across Ontario to build a stronger understanding of best management practices (BMPs) and their effect on soil health and water quality. Originally a four-year program, ONFARM was renewed until 2028.
During the Forum, we will explore:

The effects of organic amendment applications and cover crops on yields, soil health, and water quality
How to interpret carbon and nitrogen soil health indicators, and which ones are most helpful for tracking improvements in soil health
The impacts of cover crops on runoff generation and water quality
Water quality and soil health opportunities and challenges in Ontario

Please register for the Forum here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpdeisrDsuG9HK3ODeIjfwbcmNO_8rm7ky#/registration
2025 ONFARM Virtual Research Forum is an OSCIA recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Cover Cropping category

2025 ONFARM Forum
2025-02-06 09:00 - 12:00
Join us virtually on February 6, 2025 between 9AM-12PM for our Annual ONFARM Research Forum!
Since 2019, the ONFARM program has completed extensive soil health and water quality analysis on farms across Ontario to build a stronger understanding of best management practices (BMPs) and their effect on soil health and water quality. Originally a four-year program, ONFARM was renewed until 2028.
During the Forum, we will explore:

The effects of organic amendment applications and cover crops on yields, soil health, and water quality
How to interpret carbon and nitrogen soil health indicators, and which ones are most helpful for tracking improvements in soil health
The impacts of cover crops on runoff generation and water quality
Water quality and soil health opportunities and challenges in Ontario

Please register for the Forum here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpdeisrDsuG9HK3ODeIjfwbcmNO_8rm7ky#/registration
Please check back in mid-January for more information on our sessions and our speakers.
ONFARM is currently funded by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a five-year federal-provincial-territorial initiative. Developed by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) and delivered by the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA), ONFARM monitors soil health and water quality on working farms across the province, examining the effectiveness of different agricultural BMPs.
This event will be an Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) in the category of cover cropping. We will apply for Continuing Education Credits (CEU) for Certified Crop Advisors.

Time
Activity

9:00 am

Welcome & setting the stage
Speakers:

Wilton Consulting Group (WCG)
Dr. Angela Straathof, Ontario Soil & Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA)

9:25 am

Challenges and opportunities with ag research in Northern Ontario
Speakers:

Leia Weaver, Northern Ontario Farm Innovation Alliance
Birgit Martin, OSCIA

9:40 am

Digging into carbon and nitrogen soil health indicators
Speaker:

Adam Hayes, Soil Resource Group

10:00 am

The effects of best management practices on yields and soil health
Speakers:

Caleb Niemeyer, Woodrill Farms and the University of Guelph
Margaret Ribey, Soil Resource Group
Luke Hannam, ONFARM cooperator

10:45 am
Break

11:00 am

The impacts of cover crops on runoff generation and water quality
Speakers:

Donna Small, Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority
Beth Wrona, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority
Mari Veliz, Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority

11:30 am

How to incorporate cover crops throughout a rotation
Speakers:

Sarah Midlane-Jones
Jennifer Nash, OSCIA

11:50 am

Closing remarks
Speaker:

Birgit Martin, OSCIA
