Events
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Building for the Future: Considerations for New Dairy Barns
Grey Ag Services 206 Toronto St S, Markdale, Ontario, CanadaDairy 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 […]
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March Manure Mondays 2026 – Manure Cover Crops(Virtual)
..Register with link or call 1-877-424-1300 March 9 -Manure and Cover Crops –Laura Van Eerd, Woody Van Arkeland Ken Schaus will share new research and on-farm experiences providing insight to the potential nutrient contributions, and soil health benefits from various cover cropping systems. March Manure Mondays 2026 Poster *this event is recognized as OSCIA OFCAF […]
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Separating the Grain from the Chaff in Soil Health and Regenerative Agriculture
OnlineThis webinar will cover a combination of topics, evaluating claims about building soil organic matter, using natural processes to replace synthetic fertilizer inputs, biological products, and crop biodiversity - especially cover crops. Dr. Andrew McGuire from Washington State University looks forward to exploring soil health and regenerative farming ideas, and hearing your thoughts on the […]
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Improving Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Canola (Virtual)
The Ontario Certified Crop Advisor Association (CCA) and Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) have partnered to deliver training and educational resources to Ontario Advisors. With a focus on cover crops, nitrogen management, and rotational grazing, these sessions will support the objectives of the On-Farm Climate Action Fund. Check out the full webinar series […]
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Learn & Practice 5 Basic Hand Stitches for Mending or Sewing Clothes
Grey Ag Services 206 Toronto St S, Markdale, Ontario, CanadaMending is a way of repairing clothes and household items. Being able to mend clothes and other items extends their life and saves money. Join Valerie Cheaney of Simply Farmshed for this very practical workshop and gain new skills! Attend in-person at Grey Ag Services in Markdale, cost is $20.00 per person. Email info@greyagservices.ca or […]
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Norfolk SCIA March Grower Day: Agronomy & Lunch
Courtland Community Center 272 Main Street, Courtland, ON, CanadaNorfolk SCIA presents its March Grower Day: Agronomy & Lunch Date/Time: March 12, 2026 from 8:30am until lunch Location: Courtland Community Centre Cost: FREE for OSCIA Members ($15 for non-members) Featured Speakers: RON BIANCHI: ATMOSPHERIC PHYSICIST /METEOROLOGIST RICK DEJONG: MAKING FERTILIZER DOLLARS COUNT HONEYLAND AG SERVICES: STAYGREEN DATASET & PATH TO HIGHER YIELD RSVP: Contact […]
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PLANTER TUNE-UP AND TRINKETS FOR FERTILITY MANAGEMENT
45180 Fruit Ridge Line 45180 Fruit Ridge Line, St. Thomas, Ontario, CanadaPLANTER TUNE-UP AND TRINKETS FOR FERTILITY MANAGEMENT All “colours” represented. Join industry folks for some tips and tricks and new trinkets! 9 am start- finish with lunch Adam Pfeffer’s Shop-- 45180 Fruit Ridge Line Limited to first 50 to RSVP OSCIA members FREE Non-members $50 Includes 1 year membership and lunch Planter Clinic Fertilizer Delivery […]
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Raising Rabbits
Grey Ag Services 206 Toronto St S, Markdale, Ontario, CanadaThis workshop will span an introduction to rabbit ranching. Major topics will include: How to identify the sex of a young rabbit - they are not all females!, Cost of production - what does it cost to raise a rabbit to market?, Code of Practice - staying within the rules, and Marketing - where do […]
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March Manure Mondays 2026 – Pit to Profit (Virtual)
..Register with link or call 1-877-424-1300 March 16 -Pit to Profit –Rudi Spruit, Ryan Brossand Ken Empeyshare their approach to integrated manure management that includes sand separation, solids separation, bedding alternatives and liquid irrigation. March Manure Mondays 2026 Poster *this event is recognized as OSCIA OFCAF KSE under BMP category Nitrogen Management
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Creativity in Cover Crops (Virtual)
OnlineThursday March 19 @ 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm Venue: Online Many farmers are working to diversify their crop rotations for the health of their soil. If you’re aiming to stack benefits and hopefully provide more ecological and economic gain for your farm, it may require some innovation. In this session you’ll hear from farmers and researchers […]