September 23rd 2025
Georgian Central Soil and Crop News
Serving Bruce, Dufferin, Grey and Simcoe North Soil & Crop Members

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Georgian Central Region Soil and Crop News is provided by the Georgian Central Region Soil and Crop Improvement Association in cooperation with the local associations in the county/regions of Bruce, Dufferin, Grey, Simcoe North and the generous support of our newsletter contributing sponsors.
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Member Spotlight: Taray Farms, The McCabe Family

Taray Farms is a multi-generational farm located outside of Shelburne, ON, in Amaranth Township. On the farm you will find Ray and Tara McCabe alongside their daughter, Brandi McCabe, her […]

Georgian Central Region Provincial Director's Report - Andy Van Niekerk

Lori and I had a very busy summer on the farm...

Georgian Central Region President's Report - Gord Coutts

With another summer winding down, I hope that everyone had the chance to make it out to some of your local Soil & Crop events. 

Bruce County President's Report - Thomas Farrell

After waiting what seemed like forever for summer to start somehow it already seems to have come to an end.

Grey County President's Report - Deb Campbell

Grey County SCIA hosted another successful Crop Walk in July.

North Simcoe President's Report - Allen Mosley

Our 47th annual NSSCIA bus trip in July of 2025 was another successful trip thanks to committee members Glen Simpson, Leonard Hogenbook and Ross Langman. 

Ask an Agronomist: Biologicals in Cropping - Where Do They Fit?

With rising costs and tight margins, it may not feel like the right time to experiment with new products...

The Right Tree in the Right Spot: How Trees Are Working For Farms

In the rolling fields of southwestern Ontario, farmers are turning to an age-old ally to boost productivity and protect their land: trees.

Now Available: Environmental Farm Plan 5th Edition

July 14, 2025, the newest version - the 5th Edition of the EFP - became available to Ontario producers...

ALPINE’s Potassium Driven Phosphorous

From a balanced fertility standpoint, there is greater phosphorous efficiency when N, P, K are accompanied in a blend, along with the benefits of a lower seed safe salt index.
Region

Contact Information Georgian Central
President Gord Coutts | 705-734-8545
Secretary Lorie Smith | 519-986-3756
Locals
Contact Information Bruce
President Thomas Farrell | 519-955-2346
Secretary Derek Dupuis | 519-901-0953
Contact Information Dufferin
President Kevin Little | 519-939-0408
Secretary Brandi McCabe | 519-940-6679
Contact Information Grey
President Deb Campbell |
Secretary Lorie Smith | 519-986-3756
Contact Information Simcoe North
President Allen Mosley |
Secretary Nicole Cross | 306-681-3665