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SUMMARY:GBFW Goat Day
DESCRIPTION:Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week is in its 59th year of running and will offer in-person and/or livestream attendance – meaning that anyone\, from anywhere can attend! Please spread the word! \nGoat Day will feature two presentations from Dr. Andrea Mongini of California\, virtual farm tours\, a summary of a U of G goat parasite research\, and more! Take advantage of the networking opportunities in the tradeshow and enjoy a hearty roast beef lunch. Can’t watch the presentations live in Elmwood? That’s okay! They will be livestreamed during the event and available for viewing for 30 days after as well. Check out www.gbfw.ca for more details.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/gbfw-goat-day/
LOCATION:Elmwood Community Centre\, 38 Concession Rd 10\, Elmwood\, ON\, N0G 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bruce,Dufferin,Georgian Central,Grey,Huron,Local Event,Perth,Simcoe North,Wellington
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SUMMARY:Lambton SCIA AGM
DESCRIPTION:  \n2025 LAMBTON SOIL & CROP\nANNUAL GENERAL MEETING \nPREPARING FOR SPRING 2025 \nFRIDAY\, JANUARY 10TH @ 9AM  \nBROOKE ALVINSTON INWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE  \n3310 Walnut St\, Alvinston \n\nWINTER CANOLA OPPORTUNITIES AND WATCH OUTS – BRIAN CALDBECK (CALDBECK CONSULTING) \nOSCIA REGIONAL UPDATE \nGRAIN MARKET UPDATE – DON KABBES (GREAT LAKES GRAIN)\nTARSPOT UPDATE & MANAGEMENT – RICH ANDERSON (BASF)\nRESISTANT WEEDS & SOY TECHNOLOGIES – RYAN BENJAMINS (BENJAMINS AGRONOMY) \n\n  \nHOT MEAL SERVED (BURNS RESTAURANT) \n$15 FOR SOIL AND CROP MEMBERS\, $20 FOR NON-MEMBERS \n  \nFor more information contact: Jill Ball (jillb@wansteadfarmerscoop.com 519-464-8977) or Mike McGee (mjmcgee.mcgee@gmail.com 519-436-8327) \nPLEASE THANK & SUPPORT OUR EVENT SPONSORS
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/lambton-scia-agm/
LOCATION:Brooke-Alvinston Community Centre\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:AGM,Event,Lambton,St. Clair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045838
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T183300Z
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SUMMARY:Peterborough SCIA AGM
DESCRIPTION:Join Peterborough SCIA for their Annual General Meeting on January 9\, at Lang Pioneer Village. More details to come. \nFor more information\, please contact Jim Buck at buckhaven@nexicom.net or 705-696-2956.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/peterborough-scia-agm/
CATEGORIES:AGM,Local Event,Peterborough
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045838
CREATED:20240917T183500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T135639Z
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SUMMARY:GBFW Dairy Day
DESCRIPTION:Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week is in its 59th year of running and will offer in-person and/or livestream attendance – meaning that anyone\, from anywhere can attend! Please spread the word! \nDairy Day will feature speakers with a DFO update\, longevity in your dairy herd\, managing ventilation in weather extremes\, and communication during succession planning. Take advantage of the networking opportunities in the tradeshow and enjoy a hearty roast beef lunch. Can’t watch the presentations live in Elmwood? That’s okay! They will be livestreamed during the event and available for viewing for 30 days after as well. Check out www.gbfw.ca for more details.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/gbfw-dairy-day/
LOCATION:Elmwood Community Centre\, 38 Concession Rd 10\, Elmwood\, ON\, N0G 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bruce,Dufferin,Georgian Central,Grey,Huron,Local Event,Perth,Simcoe North,Wellington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250109T163000
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SUMMARY:Elgin SCIA AGM
DESCRIPTION:Elgin SCIA is hosting their Annual General Meeting! \nLearn about tools such as Soil Optix\, SWAT maps and GroundWorks!  \nThe event also includes additional presentations and directors updates. \n\n\nMore information about the agenda can be found on the ESCIA AGM Flyer 2025 \nFor more information or to register\, contact Margaret May at mmay@ontariosoilcrop.org or 226-973-3548. \nThe AGM- Elgin SCIA 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. This presentation only qualifies as a Knowledge Sharing Event if applicants attend in-person.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/agm-elgin-scia-2/
LOCATION:Masonic Centre of Elgin\, 42703 Fruit Ridge Line\, St Thomas\, Ontario\, N0L 2L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:AGM,Cover Cropping,Elgin,ÉPC,Gestion de l’azote,KSE,Local Event,Nitrogen Management,Recours aux cultures de couverturev
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250108T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250108T203000
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SUMMARY:Out to Pasture Seminar & Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Out-to-Pasture-KSE-2024 \nTOPICS: \nChoosing Your Pasture – Determining ideal forage species for different types of livestock\nSpeaker: Sophia Marsig – Crop Specialist \nStaying Grounded – Selecting the appropriate fencer & grounding solutions\nSpeaker: Jason McIntosh – Farm Supply Specialist \nWhen? January 8\, 6:30 pm -8:30 pm \nWhere? \nIN-PERSON: Sunderland Co-op Head Office (1 River St\, Sunderland\, ON L0C 1H0)\nRegistration: Call 705-357-3491 \nONLINE: via Zoom\nRegistration: Call 705-745-4607 \nOut to Pasture is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/out-to-pasture-seminar-webinar/
LOCATION:Sunderland Co-op Head Office\, 1 River Street\, Sunderland\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,KSE,Rotational Grazing Systems,Systèmes de rotation des pâturages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250108T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045838
CREATED:20240917T181612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T135604Z
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SUMMARY:GBFW Beef Day
DESCRIPTION:Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week is in its 59th year of running and will be livestreamed again in addition to having in-person attendance – meaning that anyone\, from anywhere can attend! Please spread the word! \nBeef Day will feature speakers on; beef on dairy calves\, replacement heifers\, an update from BFO\, changes in taxes\, and setting calves up for success along the production chain. Take advantage of the networking opportunities in the tradeshow and enjoy a hearty roast beef lunch. Can’t watch the presentations live in Elmwood? That’s okay! They will be livestreamed during the event and available for viewing for 30 days after as well. Check out www.gbfw.ca for more details.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/gbfw-beef-day/
LOCATION:Elmwood Community Centre\, 38 Concession Rd 10\, Elmwood\, ON\, N0G 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bruce,Dufferin,Georgian Central,Grey,Huron,Local Event,Perth,Simcoe North,Wellington
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250109
DTSTAMP:20260506T045838
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SUMMARY:Southwest Agricultural Conference (SWAC) – In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Five KSEs are available at this year’s IN-PERSON Southwest Agricultural Conference (SWAC). Each session will be offered at different times on January 7 and January 8. See details below. \nNote: While the in-person sessions will be recorded\, watching an On-Demand recording of these sessions do not qualify as a KSE. The session must be attended in-person. \nNitrogen Management KSEs:\nSweet Wheat!\nDr. Brian Arnall\, Oklahoma State University\nLet the field do the talking! Brian talks nutrient strips and omission plots to maximize  nutrient efficiency\, yield and profitability. \n\nJan 7\, 2:10 PM – Agronomy\, Agri Theatre 137\nJan 8\, 9:00 AM – Agronomy\, Classroom 126\n\n Nitrogen Nuggets\nDr. Adrian Correndo & Dr. Joshua Nasielski\, UG\nFrom Delta yield to stabilizers\, these experts talk the best strategies for predicting your optimum nitrogen rate. \n\nJan 7\, 12:00 PM – Agronomy\, Classroom 126Jan 8\, 12:00 PM – Agronomy\, Agri Theatre 137\n\nNitrogen Stratification Realities\nDale Cowan\, AGRIS Co-op\, Dr. John Lauzon\, UG\nNo-till\, strip-till and big crop residues leave nutrients near the soil surface. Does it matter? How do we test for it? What can be done? \n\nJan 7\, 11:00 AM – Agronomy\, Agri Theatre 137\nJan 8\, 2:10 PM – Agronomy\, Classroom 127\n\nTesting Tissue Tests  \nBryan Stennett\, NutriAg\, Zachary Andersen\, Picketa Systems\nIs tissue testing the new way? See how new tech may give better ways to interpret and manage crop nutrients. \n\nJan 7\, 9:00 AM – Agronomy\, Classroom 127\nJan 8\, 3:10 PM – Agronomy\, Agri Theatre 137\n\nCover Cropping KSEs:\nCover Crops Work \nDr. Aaron Mills\, AAFC\, Dr. Laura Van Eerd\, UGRC\nThe function your soil is missing is what your cover crop species needs to deliver. \n\nJan 7\, 11:00 AM – Agronomy\, Classroom 126\nJan 8\, 11:00 AM – Agronomy\, Agri Theatre 137\n\nTo register and view the conference agenda\, visit https://www.ontarioagconference.ca/swac1/. 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/southwest-agricultural-conference-swac-in-person/
LOCATION:University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus\, 120 Main Street East\, Ridgetown\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,ÉPC,Gestion de l’azote,KSE,Nitrogen Management,Recours aux cultures de couverturev
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250106T130000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045838
CREATED:20241205T221855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T221855Z
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SUMMARY:Grazing Management Tips
DESCRIPTION:Join Tim Prior from Brussels Agri Services Ltd. on grazing management tips! \nWhen? January 6\, 12 pm – 1 pm \nWhere? Zoom! \nREGISTER (FREE) HERE. \nPlease note that the KSE session will be the same as December’s Grazing Management Tips KSE  for those who have already attended on December 11\, 2024\, \nGrazing Management Tips is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/grazing-management-tips-2/
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,KSE,Rotational Grazing Systems,Systèmes de rotation des pâturages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045838
CREATED:20241023T143354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T183924Z
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SUMMARY:York SCIA AGM
DESCRIPTION:Join York Soil and Crop Improvement Association for their Annual General Meeting on January 6\, 2025 in Mt. Albert. More details to come. \nFor more information\, please contact Tom Patterson at patterson.tom29@gmail.com or 905-294-9016.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/york-scia-agm/
CATEGORIES:AGM,Local Event,York
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250102T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045838
CREATED:20241224T135520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241224T135653Z
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SUMMARY:Sudbury SCIA AGM
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the Sudbury SCIA AGM. \nWhen: January 2nd 2025 \nWhere: 2960 Martin Rd.\, Blezard Valley\, Ontario – (Valley Growers) \nTime: 1pm \n  \nPlease contact Justin Gaudot (705-677-4817) if you have any questions.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/sudbury-scia-agm/
LOCATION:Valley Growers\, 2960 Martin Road\, Blezard Valley (Greater Sudbury)\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Association,Event,Local Event,North Eastern Ontario,Regional Event,Sudbury West
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045838
CREATED:20241204T211047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T211135Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Rotational Grazing
DESCRIPTION:Join Mike MacGillivray from Kirkview Farms on the basics of setting up a rotational Grazing program and some of the key factors to consider. No matter the type of agricultural management system you are using\, adding rotational grazing to your farm provides significant benefits. Improving soil and animal health\, reducing input costs and increasing forage yields are some of the typical benefits farms that implement rotational grazing programs see. \nWhen? December 18\, 7:30 pm -8:30 pm \nWhere? Zoom! \nREGISTER (FREE) HERE. \nIntroduction to Rotational Grazing is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/introduction-to-rotational-grazing/
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,KSE,Rotational Grazing Systems,Systèmes de rotation des pâturages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241218T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045838
CREATED:20241209T145034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T145134Z
UID:10002894-1734516000-1734537600@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Grey County Soil & Crop Winter Meeting  - Full Tillage to Soil Champion
DESCRIPTION:Join Grey County Soil & Crop Winter’s Meeting! Learn from Nick Stokman\, the 2023 OSCIA Soil Champion on Full Tillage to Soil Champion. Conversations on what worked for Nick on his soil regarding cover crop timing\, termination\, end goals and much more! \nGrey County Soil & Crop Winter Meeting \nWhen? December 18th\, 1:55 pm to 2:55 pm \nWhere? Durham Legion (271 Bruce St N\, Durham\, ON) \nRegistration: Pre-registration is required by calling 519-986-3756 or email georgiacentralscia@ontariosoilcrop.org. There is a fee to register for the winter meeting. \nPlease note: You must register by December 11th to receive lunch. \nFull Tillage to Soil Champion is an OSCIA recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Cover Cropping category
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/grey-county-soil-crop-winter-meeting-full-tillage-to-soil-champion/
LOCATION:Durham Legion\, 271 Bruce St N\, Durham\, ON\, N0G 1R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,ÉPC,Gestion de l’azote,KSE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241218T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045838
CREATED:20240917T160649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T135543Z
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SUMMARY:Grey County SCIA Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for the Grey County SCIA Annual General Meeting on December 18th 2024. \nThe agenda will include an OSCIA Update\, an OMAFA Update\, a panel discussion on growing a Fourth Crop in your Rotation\, a Year in Review discussion\, a presentation from Soil Champion Nick Stokman\, and a Markets Update. \nThe meeting will be held at the Durham Legion with a ham and scalloped potato lunch time meal served. \nCost is $25.00 for members and $35.00 for non-members. \nPlease pre-register by emailing georgianscia@ontariosoilcrop.org.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/grey-county-scia-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Durham Legion\, 271 Bruce St N\, Durham\, ON\, N0G 1R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bruce,Dufferin,Georgian Central,Grey,Local Event,Simcoe North
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241217T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045838
CREATED:20241120T143226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T135800Z
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SUMMARY:Grenville SCIA AGM
DESCRIPTION:  \nLocation: Nation Masonic Lodge – 36 Bennett St.\, Spencerville \nAgenda: \n10:30 AM – Laura Scott\, OMAFRA – Regional Projects \n11:00 AM – Barb Keith – OSCIA Field Representative \n11:20 AM – Mike Moulton – Port of Johnstown \n11:45 AM – Harry Bennett – Seed Growers Association Report \n12:00 PM – LUNCH \n1:00 PM – Clare Kinlin – Strategic Buyer\, Crop Nutrients @ Sollio Agriculture \n1:30 PM – Holly Byker – Winchester Research Station – Agronomy Report and research. \nFor more information\, please contact scia-grenville@ontariosoilcrop.org
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/grenville-scia-agm/
CATEGORIES:AGM,Grenville,Local Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045838
CREATED:20241127T142318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T194658Z
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SUMMARY:Nitrogen\, Manure & Cover Crop Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \nSee the poster for the Dec 17th CASI Nitrogen and Cover Crop Workshop \nJoin the Nitrogen\, Manure & Cover Crop Workshop\, facilitated by Cressman Agronomy Services.  Topics at the event are: \n1. Winning with Manure & Cover Crops \nChristine Brown is a Field Crop Sustainability Specialist with OMAFRA and is wise than ‘Yoda’ when it comes to Manure! She will share best practices for getting the most out of your cover crops and livestock manure. \n2.   Making Fertility & Nitrogen Pay \nCaleb Niemeyer will share his insights on how to set up your farm for variable rate nitrogen along with fertility\, and VRX Seeding best practices. \n__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nWhen?  December 17\, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nSoup lunch will be provided! \nWhere? Pioneer (Corteva) Research Station\, (596779 Oxford 59\, Tavistock\, ON N4S 7W1) \nRegistration: Contact Scott Cressman at scott.cressman@plantpioneer.com or call 226-749-1339 \n  \n \n  \nNitrogen\, Manure & Cover Crop 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
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/nitrogen-manure-cover-crop-workshop/
LOCATION:Corteva AgriScience\, 596779 Oxford Road 59\, Tavistock\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,ÉPC,Gestion de l’azote,KSE,Nitrogen Management,Recours aux cultures de couverturev
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045838
CREATED:20241115T154255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T154841Z
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SUMMARY:Funding for Ontario Farmers Available Under the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nLearn more. Upcoming Information Sessions. \n  \nSign up for an information session to learn more about RALP\, ask questions\, and speak with an OSCIA representative \n  \nNovember 26 – 1 to 2:30pm. Register here: \n  \nNovember 28 – 7 to 8:30pm. Register here: \n  \nDecember 3 – 1 to 2:30pm. Register here: \n  \nDecember 5 – 7 to 8:30pm. Register here: \n  \nDecember 10 – 1 to 2:30pm. French. Register here: \n  \nDecember 12 – 7 to 8:30pm. Register here: \n  \n  \nQuestions about RALP and supporting documentation should be directed to \nRALP@ontariosoilcrop.org. \n 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/funding-for-ontario-farmers-available-under-the-resilient-agricultural-landscape-program-ralp/2024-12-12/
CATEGORIES:Info Sessions,Programs,RALP
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045838
CREATED:20241205T221306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T144552Z
UID:10002892-1733943600-1733947200@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Grazing Management Tips
DESCRIPTION:Join Tim Prior from Brussels Agri Services Ltd. on grazing management tips! \nWhen? December 11\, 7 pm -8 pm \nWhere? Zoom! \nREGISTER (FREE) HERE. \nGrazing Management Tips 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/grazing-management-tips/
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,KSE,Rotational Grazing Systems,Systèmes de rotation des pâturages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241211T113000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045838
CREATED:20241106T142611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T143800Z
UID:10002866-1733911200-1733916600@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Boost your wheat yield: Key insights and sustainability tips (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Discover key sustainability insights from Grain Farmers of Ontario! Join us for a virtual webinar where Grain Farmers of Ontario will unveil top findings from four years of the Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) and explore impactful sustainability initiatives. \nWhen? December 11\, 10 am -11:30 am \nWhere? Zoom! \nREGISTER (FREE) HERE. \nBoost your wheat yield: Key insights and sustainability tips is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Cover Cropping and Nitrogen Management category.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/boost-your-wheat-yield-key-insights-and-sustainability-tips-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,KSE,Nitrogen Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241210T143000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045838
CREATED:20241115T161248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T161248Z
UID:10002881-1733835600-1733841000@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Une aide financière est offerte aux agriculteurs ontariens dans le cadre du Programme pour la résilience des paysages agricoles (PRPA)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nRenseignez-vous en assistant à une des prochaines séances d’information. \n  \nInscrivez-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. \n  \n26 novembre – 13 h-14 h 30. S’inscrire ici: \n  \n28 novembre – 19 h-20 h 30. S’inscrire ici: \n  \n3 décembre – 13 h-14 h 30. S’inscrire ici: \n  \n5 décembre – 19 h-20 h 30. S’inscrire ici: \n  \n10 décembre – 13 h-14 h 30. En français. S’inscrire ici: \n  \n12 décembre – 19 h-20 h 30. S’inscrire ici: \n  \n  \nToute question sur le PRPA et la documentation connexe devrait être envoyée à RALP@ontariosoilcrop.org.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/une-aide-financiere-est-offerte-aux-agriculteurs-ontariens-dans-le-cadre-du-programme-pour-la-resilience-des-paysages-agricoles-prpa/
CATEGORIES:Info Sessions,Programs,RALP
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241210T110000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045838
CREATED:20241202T215302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T215302Z
UID:10002890-1733824800-1733828400@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Soils 101 – An Introduction to Soil Science and Nutrient Management  (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:It’s well known how important good soils are for profitable crop production. But where does that soils come from? Why do they differ in texture\, drainage\, and productivity? And why should this matter to how to manage your farm? \nJoin OMAFA’s Soil Team to understand the background of your soil and how it can help you make smarter decisions when it comes to managing your crop nutrients. \nWhen? December 10\, 10 am -11:00 am \nWhere? Zoom! \nREGISTER (FREE) HERE. \nSoils 101 – An Introduction to Soil Science and Nutrient Management is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management category.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/soils-101-an-introduction-to-soil-science-and-nutrient-management-webinar/
CATEGORIES:ÉPC,Gestion de l’azote,KSE,Nitrogen Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241206T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045838
CREATED:20241031T183615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T161020Z
UID:10002861-1733481000-1733497200@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Nitrogen Management and Cover Cropping @ Embro Community Centre
DESCRIPTION:Morning Session: 10:30 am to 12 pm \nNitrogen management KSE: technologies to use mapping for N management with Ben Rosser from OMAFA and Caleb Niemeyer from Woodrill Farms \nAfternoon Session: 1:15 pm to 2:45 pm \nCover Crops KSE: cover crop management and potential for annual forages with Jake Munroe from OMAFA and Gord Green from Greenholm Farms Limited. \nWhen? December 6th\, 10:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. \nWhere? Embro Zorra Community Centre (355644 35th Line\, Embro\, ON N0J 1J0) \nRegistration: To register\, please contact Cathy Dibble by email\, cdibble@ontariosoilcrop.org or phone/text: 519-788-0895 \nThe Nitrogen Management Mapping Techniques and Cover Cropping for Annual Forages Session is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nutrient Management and Cover Cropping category. This presentation only qualifies as a Knowledge Sharing Event if applicants attend in-person.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/nitrogen-management-and-cover-cropping-embro-community-centre-2/
LOCATION:Embro Zorra Community Centre\, 355644 35th Line NULL\, Embro\, 9
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,KSE,Nitrogen Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045838
CREATED:20241105T160458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T160458Z
UID:10002865-1733479200-1733504400@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Frontenac SCIA AGM
DESCRIPTION:Join Frontenac Soil and Crop Improvement Association for their Annual General Meeting on Friday\, December 6th at the Storrington Centre in Battersea\, ON. \nGuest speakers: \nSteve Kell\, Grain Merchandiser for Kell Grain Elevators will discuss grain markets. \nReuben Stone\, Owner of Valley Bio will speak about all things drones. \nUAV’s or drones\, have evolved past aerial imagery and are quickly becoming a useful tool in the early fly-on seed into standing crops. \nTo sign up\, contact Greg Dowling (613-539-3875) or Mike MacLean (613-449-5690) or Steve Holmes (613-561-2654) \nFree lunch provided by Canadian Wollastonite for the first 50 guests – $20 if over 50 guests
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/frontenac-scia-agm/
LOCATION:Storrington Centre\, 3910 Battersea Road\, Battersea\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:AGM,Frontenac,Local Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045838
CREATED:20241120T194558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T155344Z
UID:10002884-1733479200-1733497200@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:North Simcoe SCIA AGM
DESCRIPTION:December 6 @ 10 AM – 3 PM\n \nLocation: Elmvale \nPlease email nsimcoe@gmail.com for more details and to register.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/north-simcoe-scia-agm/
CATEGORIES:AGM,Local Event,Simcoe North
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045838
CREATED:20241111T190255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T190255Z
UID:10002871-1733479200-1733497200@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:North Simcoe Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/north-simcoe-annual-general-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045838
CREATED:20241115T154255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T154841Z
UID:10002878-1733425200-1733430600@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Funding for Ontario Farmers Available Under the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nLearn more. Upcoming Information Sessions. \n  \nSign up for an information session to learn more about RALP\, ask questions\, and speak with an OSCIA representative \n  \nNovember 26 – 1 to 2:30pm. Register here: \n  \nNovember 28 – 7 to 8:30pm. Register here: \n  \nDecember 3 – 1 to 2:30pm. Register here: \n  \nDecember 5 – 7 to 8:30pm. Register here: \n  \nDecember 10 – 1 to 2:30pm. French. Register here: \n  \nDecember 12 – 7 to 8:30pm. Register here: \n  \n  \nQuestions about RALP and supporting documentation should be directed to \nRALP@ontariosoilcrop.org. \n 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/funding-for-ontario-farmers-available-under-the-resilient-agricultural-landscape-program-ralp/2024-12-05/
CATEGORIES:Info Sessions,Programs,RALP
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045838
CREATED:20241121T142754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T142754Z
UID:10002887-1733403600-1733407200@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:World Soil Day Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the Greenbelt Foundation and Soils at Guelphs for a virtual webinar and learn about soil health testing and how to turn results into recommendations. Topics include an introduction to OMAFA’s Soil Health Assessment and Plan (SHAP)\, how organizations are using SHAP\, how to translate soil health scores into recommendations\, the latest BMPs updates and how you can get involved. Farmer Advisors of all types are encouraged to attend. \nWhen? December 5\, 1 pm -2 pm \nWhere? Zoom! \nREGISTER (FREE) HERE. \nWorld Soil Day Webinar is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Cover Cropping and Nitrogen Management category.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/world-soil-day-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,ÉPC,Gestion de l’azote,KSE,Nitrogen Management,Recours aux cultures de couverturev
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241205T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045838
CREATED:20241115T191924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T191924Z
UID:10002882-1733387400-1733418000@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Essex SCIA AGM
DESCRIPTION:Join Essex SCIA for their Annual General Meeting on Thursday\, December 5. \nLocation: St. John’s Hall in Woodslee. \nTime: 8:30 AM – Registration/payment \n9:00 AM – Meeting starts. \nFeaturing guest speaker Matt McIntosh\, on the topic of “Improving local environments while keeping farms profitable.” \nEssex County journalist\, farmer and Nuffield Scholar Matt McIntosh discusses initiatives designed to help farmers and landowners save or re-establish natural landscapes\, without harming the viability of farm businesses. Case studies come from Europe\, Brazil and North America\, and range in size and scope – as well as effectiveness – but all seek to address growing societal environmental concerns. \nPre-registration required by December 2nd. To register\, please contact scia-essex@ontariosoilcrop.org or 519-564-5387. \nAdmission: $75.00 (includes lunch & 2025 ESCIA membership. Cash or cheque at the door\, please. \nFor further details\, please contact scia-essex@ontariosoilcrop.org or 519-564-5387.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/essex-scia-agm/
CATEGORIES:AGM,Essex,Local Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T045838
CREATED:20241018T175053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T175319Z
UID:10002852-1733317200-1733324400@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Soil Resiliency Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Attention Farmers and Agricultural Extension Professionals: Join St. Clair Region Conservation Authority to hear from experts in soil erosion and cover crops! Refreshments provided. \nSt. Clair Region Conservation Authority to hear from experts in soil erosion and cover crops! Speakers will highlight factors contributing to soil erosion\, the importance of reducing soil erosion in terms of farm and ecosystem health\, and how soil erosion can be mitigated through various best management practices (BMPs). Refreshments provided.\nWhen? December 4\, 1-3 PM \nWhere? Warwick Community Centre (7074 Egremont Rd\, Warwick\, ON) \nRegister here! \nThe Soil Resiliency Workshop is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Cover Cropping category.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/soil-resiliency-workshop/
LOCATION:Warwick Community Centre\, 7074 Egremont Road\, Watford\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,KSE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241205
DTSTAMP:20260506T045838
CREATED:20241031T183142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T141955Z
UID:10002859-1733270400-1733356799@membership.ontariosoilcrop.org
SUMMARY:Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) 15th Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) is hosting its 15th Annual Conference in Guelph\, Ont.\, in partnership with the Ontario Forage Council (OFC). Come celebrate the important environmental and economic role forages and grasslands play in Ontario\, across the country and around the globe. \nWhen? December 4th\, all day \nRotational Grazing KSE:\n1:05 – 1:35 p.m: Grazing Tools\, Tips and New Technologies – Virtual Cattle Fence (eShepherd)\n1:35 – 2:05 p.m: Rotational Grazing – Getting Started and the Journey \nWhere? Delta Hotel\, Guelph (50 Stone Rd W\, Guelph N1G 0A9) \nAttendees will need to purchase a ticket to CFGA to attend this event. \nRegistration Link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/8scdfbn \nThe CFGA 15TH Annual Conference is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category. This presentation only qualifies as a Knowledge Sharing Event if applicants attend in-person.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/canadian-forage-and-grassland-association-cfga-15th-annual-conference-2/
LOCATION:Delta Hotel and Conference Centre\, 50 Stone Rd W\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:KSE,Rotational Grazing Systems
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