Farmers for Climate Solutions
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What is the “right rate” of N, and how should we determine it? (Virtual)
A key facet in “right rate” is determining an appropriate yield goal. Instead of getting lost in the never-ending quest for maximum yield, consider goals that are in the producer’s best interest, provide maximum profit, deliver maximum benefit, and acknowledge other sources of N to the crop. We’ll discuss how these factors of making N […]
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Cattle Grazing Grasslands, grazing, and perennial forages for agricultural carbon storage (Virtual)
Grasslands and perennial forages across western Canada have revenue streams that are limited to forage production and stock themselves, but they also play a critical role in carbon (C) sequestration. We’ll discuss how specialized grazing systems can alter grassland function, forage production, water infiltration, soil microbial properties, and, ultimately, soil C storage. This webinar has […]
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Explore Cover Crops with Owen Lake
Join the Ontario Soil Network and Farmers for Climate Solutions to talk all things cover crops! Come out to join host Owen Lake for a field tour to look at his cover crops and discuss planting into cover crops! When? August 8 1-3pm! Where? 362 Hoover Rd, Stirling, ON K0L 3E0 Register Here: https://ontariosoil.net/event/exploring-cover-crops-with-owen-lake/
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Cover Crops & Direct to Consumer with Greg Traynor
2193 County Road 2, Peterborough ON 2193 County Road 2, Peterborough, Ontario, CanadaJoin Greg for a field tour to explore cover crops, talk all things soil health and learn about the direct to consumer side of his operation! Greg makes use of regenerative practices as part of his operation; he will specifically be focused on his use of cover crops and how his farming philosophy is […]
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Hog Manure & Mineralizing Nitrogen for Corn with Ron Martin
7771 6 Line Drayton, ON, N0G 1P0 7771 6 Line, Drayton, Ontario, CanadaTake a field tour with Ron Martin to look at his corn after winter wheat with cover crops (oat peas crimson clover and tillage radish) which was planted after wheat and worked down before winter. Ron also has plots with varying levels of applied hog manure (5000gpa hog manure and 3000gpa hog manure) and side […]
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Advanced Grazing Mentorship Program
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 […]
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Condensed Grazing Plan Workshop
OnlineVirtual EventDo 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 […]
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Exploring Nitrogen Strategies On-Farm with Norm Lamothe
Woodleigh Farms 528 Sharpe Line, Cavan, Ontario, CanadaThe Ontario Soil Network (OSN) and Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO) are excited to collaborate on an event hosted by Norm Lamothe at Woodleigh Farms to showcase various Nitrogen Management Trials he is working on. Adaptive Nitrogen Trials (ANT): A collaborative initiative between the OSN, EFAO, and Farmers for Climate Solutions (FCS) which supports […]
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Digging Deeper – Why these nitrogen management BMPs?
The On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) supports specific nitrogen management Best Management Practices (BMPs), but how and why were those BMPs chosen? The Farm Resilience Mentorship (FaRM) Program, an initiative of Farmers of Climate Solutions, is excited to host a webinar with Dr. David Burton, FCS’ Scientific Advisor and Professor Emeritus at Dalhousie University. Together, […]