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SUMMARY:2025 ONFARM Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually on February 6\, 2025 between 9AM-12PM for our Annual ONFARM Research Forum! \nSince 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. \nDuring the Forum\, we will explore: \n\nThe effects of organic amendment applications and cover crops on yields\, soil health\, and water quality\nHow to interpret carbon and nitrogen soil health indicators\, and which ones are most helpful for tracking improvements in soil health\nThe impacts of cover crops on runoff generation and water quality\nWater quality and soil health opportunities and challenges in Ontario\n\nPlease register for the Forum here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpdeisrDsuG9HK3ODeIjfwbcmNO_8rm7ky#/registration \nPlease check back in mid-January for more information on our sessions and our speakers. \nONFARM 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. \nThis 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. \n\n\n\n\nTime\nActivity\n\n\n9:00 am\n\nWelcome & setting the stage\n        Speakers: \n\nWilton Consulting Group (WCG)\nDr. Angela Straathof\, Ontario Soil & Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA)\n\n\n\n\n9:25 am\n\nChallenges and opportunities with ag research in Northern Ontario\n        Speakers: \n\nLeia Weaver\, Northern Ontario Farm Innovation Alliance\nBirgit Martin\, OSCIA\n\n\n\n\n9:40 am\n\nDigging into carbon and nitrogen soil health indicators\n        Speaker: \n\nAdam Hayes\, Soil Resource Group\n\n\n\n\n10:00 am\n\nThe effects of best management practices on yields and soil health\n        Speakers: \n\nCaleb Niemeyer\, Woodrill Farms and the University of Guelph\nMargaret Ribey\, Soil Resource Group\nLuke Hannam\, ONFARM cooperator\n\n\n\n\n10:45 am\nBreak\n\n\n11:00 am\n\nThe impacts of cover crops on runoff generation and water quality\n        Speakers: \n\nDonna Small\, Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority\nBeth Wrona\, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority\nMari Veliz\, Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority\n\n\n\n\n11:30 am\n\nHow to incorporate cover crops throughout a rotation\n        Speakers: \n\nSarah Midlane-Jones\nJennifer Nash\, OSCIA\n\n\n\n\n11:50 am\n\nClosing remarks\n        Speaker: \n\nBirgit Martin\, OSCIA
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/2025-onfarm-research-forum-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Association,Event,ONFARM,Provincial
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250206
DTSTAMP:20260524T155504
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SUMMARY:OSCIA Annual General Meeting and MicroSmart Deep Dive
DESCRIPTION:Join OSCIA for the 2025 Annual General Meeting and MicroSmart Deep Dive\, an exciting learning day on the topic of soil micronutrients. This two-day event draws farmers and agricultural professionals from across Ontario for industry updates and practical science-based learning. All are welcome!\nBoth events will take place in downtown Kingston at the Kingston Marriott (285 King Street East\, Kingston\, ON K7L 3B1).\nYou’re invited to have your say as a member and get the latest OSCIA updates at the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday\, February 4th\, 2025. The AGM is an opportunity for OSCIA members from across the province to meet up and connect. The excitement doesn’t end there; dive into the world of soil micronutrients at our Deep Dive learning event on Wednesday\, February 5th\, 2025. \nTo view the agenda for both events\, please click here. The program may be subject to change\, please stay tuned for more details. \nRegistration\nAnnual General Meeting – $75 per person. \nHear the latest OSCIA updates and exciting learning sessions\, including Keynote Speaker Dr. Luke Gatiboni from NC State University and a panel of local farmers who have made no-till work for their operations. \nRegistration includes a delicious lunch\, dinner and snack breaks. Registration does not include hotel parking or accommodations. \nMicroSmart Deep Dive \nOSCIA Members – $125 per person \nNon-members – $175 per person\, includes a one-year OSCIA membership. \nGain practical insights into the role that micronutrients play in soil health with our line up of expert guest speakers. Get access to our tradeshow featuring innovative agricultural vendors and organizations. \nRegistration includes a delicious lunch and snack breaks. Registration does not include hotel parking or accommodations. \nPre-registration is required. Tickets for the events can be purchased individually. \nVenue & Accommodations\nOSCIA AGM & Deep Dive Participants can book guest rooms directly with the Kingston Marriott Hotel for a group rate of $209.00 per night. Click here to book.  \nThe group rate is available until January 9\, 2025. Additional $30 per night for parking in underground garage. \n \nInterested in sponsoring this event? Please email communications@ontariosoilcrop.org for more information.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/oscia-annual-general-meeting-and-deep-dive/
LOCATION:Kingston Market Square Hotel\, 285 King Street East\, Kingston\, Ontario\, K7L 3B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:AGM,Association,Provincial
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240818
DTSTAMP:20260524T155505
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T192407Z
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SUMMARY:OSCIA Summer Event: Share the Wisdom Farm Day & Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun-filled learning event this summer? Get ready for the annual OSCIA Summer Event! This year’s event will take place in the Ottawa Rideau region. \n \nFriday\, August 16th – OSCIA Share the Wisdom & LCFA Taste of Success \nThis exciting learning day will be hosted at Leacock Farms (220 Leacock Rd\, Jasper\, ON\, K0G 1G0). There will be lots of learning opportunities\, including an informative panel on cover crops featuring local farmers and experts and a spray clinic. Don’t miss the Leeds County Federation of Agriculture’s Taste of Success lunch – you’ll enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch while celebrating LCFA’s award winners. With an equipment display and booths\, kids zone and plenty of opportunities for networking\, this event will be fun for the whole family! \nTickets are $25 per person. Children under 12 are free. \n \nClick on photo to enlarge. \nNote: The Cover Crop Panel (see agenda) is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Events (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) applications in the Cover Cropping category \nSaturday\, August 17th – Bus Tour  \nJoin OSCIA the following day for a bus tour highlighting local farms and businesses in the Ottawa Rideau region\, including Burnbrae Farms and Canadian Wollastonite. The bus tour will depart from and return to The Pier Church\, 806 Chelsea St\, Brockville\, ON K6V 5T4. \nRegistration for the bus tour will open at 8:30 AM. The bus will depart The Pier Church parking lot at 9:00 AM\, and return no later than 5:00 PM. \nA packed lunch and snacks will be included. \nTickets are $30 per person. \n \nClick on photo to enlarge. \nPre-registration is required for both events.  \nSponsorship opportunities are available. OSCIA would love to have your business or organization join the festivities! For more information on sponsorship and equipment display opportunities\, please contact Eleanor Renaud – erenaud@ontariosoilcrop.org or 613-213-2130.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/oscia-summer-event/
CATEGORIES:Association,Cover Cropping,KSE,Ottawa Rideau,Regional Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240718T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240718T203000
DTSTAMP:20260524T155505
CREATED:20240618T144623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T132256Z
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SUMMARY:Optimizing Nitrogen Efficiency in Dairy Systems
DESCRIPTION:Join OSCIA\, Soils at Guelph and the County of Wellington for a drop-in event on July 18 to learn more about the research underway at Harrcroft Acres Ltd. through the Living Lab – Ontario project. \nJanet Harrop\, dairy farmer and living lab cooperator\, is collaborating with Dr. Claudia Wagner-Riddle from the University of Guelph to conduct innovative research at the field scale. The research focuses on finding ways to enhance nitrogen efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions using 4R best management practices\, including nitrogen stabilizers and different application methods of liquid dairy manure. \nRegistration is required. Please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/optimizing-nitrogen-efficiency-a-systems-approach-to-dairy-production-tickets-927491882187 to register.  \nRegistrants are encouraged to drop in for presentations starting at 6:30 pm or 7:30 pm. Light refreshments will be provided. \nLiving Lab – Ontario is a five-year innovation project that brings together farmers\, organizations\, researchers\, and other experts to co-develop\, test\, and evaluate beneficial management practices (BMPs) that address climate change challenges in livestock and cropping systems. \nFor more information\, please contact livinglab@ontariosoilcrop.org. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nFunding for the project has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada under the Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs program (ACS-CA-15) and by the following partners: Beef Farmers of Ontario\, Dairy Farmers of Ontario\, Grain Farmers of Ontario\, Ontario Federation of Agriculture\, Ontario Pork and Ontario Sheep Farmers. The project is coordinated by the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/optimizing-nitrogen-efficiency-a-systems-approach-to-dairy-production/
LOCATION:Harrcroft Acres Ltd.\, 7812 Side Road 5\, Alma\, ON\, Ontario\, N0B 1A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Association,Heartland,KSE,Nitrogen Management,Wellington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260524T155505
CREATED:20240617T202028Z
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SUMMARY:On-Farm Research Meet Up (Niagara)
DESCRIPTION:Join OSCIA and Larry Dyck at Campden Grain to talk all things on-farm research\, nitrogen efficiency\, cover cropping and soil health! \nFor years\, Larry Dyck and his family have been experimenting with practices like no-till\, cover cropping and planting green to make their clay soils more manageable and resilient. Larry’s search for knowledge has contributed to his decision to participate in applied research programs like ONFARM and Living Lab – Ontario. \nLearn more about the on-farm research underway at Larry’s farm\, including: \nONFARM \nThe On-Farm Applied Research and Monitoring (ONFARM) program is a nine-year applied research initiative that supports soil health and water quality research on farms across Ontario. Hear from researchers at the Soil Resource Group about Larry’s ONFARM trial comparing different cover crop mixes (including a biostrip treatment) to increase organic matter and improve soil structure. \nLiving Lab – Ontario \nThe Living Lab – Ontario (LL-ON) is a five-year innovation project that brings together farmers\, organizations\, researchers\, and other experts to co-develop\, test\, and evaluate beneficial management practices (BMPs) that address climate change challenges in livestock and cropping systems. Hear from Craig Drury\, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada\, who is working with farmers\, including Larry\, to trial various 4R strategies to enhance nitrogen use efficiency in corn. \nGreenbelt Foundation Soil Health Program \nThe Greenbelt Foundation will also be joining to discuss their Free Soil Health Program which aims to develop an interpretable\, scalable\, locally relevant method for evaluating and monitoring soil health. Enjoy a soil health demonstration and learn how farmers in York\, Durham\, and Niagara regions may be eligible for a free soil health report. \nRegistration is required. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/on-farm-research-meet-up-tickets-927263238307?aff=oddtdtcreator \nFor more information\, please contact onfarm@ontariosoilcrop.org. \n 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/on-farm-research-meet-up-niagara/
LOCATION:Campden Grain\, Campden\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,Golden Horseshoe,KSE,Niagara,Nitrogen Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240625T143000
DTSTAMP:20260524T155505
CREATED:20240523T170940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T195025Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Wheat Field Day (Ripley\, ON)
DESCRIPTION:Register today for an exciting Field Day on Tuesday\, June 25. Join OSCIA\, Griffith Foods and P&H in Ripley\, ON\, to learn how Sam Snobelen (Snobelen Ag Inc.) is optimizing winter wheat management through regenerative practices like split application\, precision planting\, cover cropping\, variable rate and more. \nLunch is included. Event details\, including the address\, will be emailed to registrants. Register here: https://bit.ly/winterwheatday  \nDon’t miss out on this chance to advance your winter wheat knowledge\, explore innovative technology and equipment\, and connect with fellow farmers. \nNote: This event is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with an On-Farm Climate Action Fund project in the Nitrogen Management or Cover Cropping categories. \n  \n  \nThis event is funded\, in part\, under Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS) – On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/save-the-daye-winter-wheat-field-day-ripley-on/
CATEGORIES:Bruce,Cover Cropping,Georgian Central,Heartland,KSE,Nitrogen Management,Perth,Provincial
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260524T155505
CREATED:20240523T170633Z
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SUMMARY:Optimizing Nitrogen Efficiency: Best Practices for Sustainable Corn Production (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Living Lab – Ontario is a five-year innovation project that brings together farmers\, organizations\, researchers\, and other experts to co-develop\, test\, and evaluate beneficial management practices (BMPs) that address climate change challenges in livestock and cropping systems. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll hear from two AAFC researchers\, Craig Drury and David Pelster\, examining and developing various 4R nutrient management strategies\, including inhibitors and incorporation\, through agronomic field trials and GHG measurements. The goal of this research is to enhance nitrogen use efficiency and productivity while mitigating the environmental impact of corn production in Ontario. \nTo register\, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pdeyorDwtGtebpFynlL_BZnNeeHH-9AiA#/registration \nFunding for the project has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada under the Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs program\, and core partners. For more information\, visit www.ontariosoilcrop.org/livinglab/
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/optimizing-nitrogen-efficiency-best-practices-for-sustainable-corn-production-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Georgian Central,KSE,Nitrogen Management,Regional Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260524T155505
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SUMMARY:Cover Crops: Experience Talks (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The focus for the session is growing and managing cover crops outside Ontario’s “banana belt” (the southwest portion of the province)\, both with crops like corn\, soys and wheat and also as a source of livestock feed. Hear from three experienced farmers and researchers on what they’ve learned over the years: \n\nAdam Ireland – Farmer in Bruce County\nAndy Van Niekerk – Farmer and CCA-ON In Simcoe County\nDr. Josh  Nasielski – Assistant Professor\, University of Guelph\, with research focused in Eastern and Northern Ontario\n\nThis discussion will be moderated by Adam Hayes. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtfuiprTMpGNMwYKpPA-4fgljuqKjcGKuc \n  \nFunding for this project [in part] has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/cover-crops-experience-talks/
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,KSE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260524T155505
CREATED:20231201T211606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T170640Z
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SUMMARY:2024 ONFARM Research Forum (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The Ontario Soil & Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) looks forward to welcoming you to the 2024 On-Farm Applied Research and Monitoring (ONFARM) Forum! \nSince 2019\, the ONFARM program has completed extensive soil health and water quality analysis on farms across Ontario to build a stronger understanding of beneficial management practices (BMPs) and their effect on soil health and water quality. Originally a four-year program\, ONFARM has recently been renewed until 2028! \nJoin us on February 8th to reflect on what we’ve learned so far\, and to look forward to the exciting research priorities that the next phase of the program has in store. \nOSCIA is pleased to share that the keynote presentation will be delivered by Dr. Adrian Correndo\, Assistant Professor and the Research Chair for the Pick Family Chair in Sustainable Cropping Systems in the Department of Plant Agriculture at the University of Guelph. \nCEU Credits Available: \n\n1.5 Soil & Water Management\n1 Crop Management\n\nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpdeisrDsuG9HK3ODeIjfwbcmNO_8rm7ky#/registration \nClick here to review the Forum Information Package including the agenda and speaker biographies. \n\n\n\nTime\nActivity\n\n\n9:00 am\n\nWelcome & setting the stage\nSpeakers:\n• Wilton Consulting Group (WCG)\n• Dr. Angela Straathof\, Ontario Soil & Crop Improvement Association\n• Cale Selby\, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture\, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA)\n\n\n9:25 am\n\nHow BMPs improve aggregate stability & Slake Test app demo\nSpeaker:\n• Elizabeth (Liz) Rieke\, Soil Health Institute \nLinking soil health and water runoff: insights from monitoring agricultural best practices\nSpeakers:\n• Donna Small\, Lower Thames River Conservation Authority\n• Mari Veliz\, Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority\n• Tatianna Lozier\, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority \n\n\n\n10:25 am\nBreak\n\n\n10:40 am\n\nPanel: Managing the limiting factor of water in crop production\nModerator:\n• Norm Lamothe\, Woodleigh Farms and ONFARM \nPanelists:\n• Dan Saurette\, OMAFRA\n• Kevin McKague\, OMAFRA\n• Marty Vermey\, Grain Farmers of Ontario\n• Ted Taylor\, Soil Resource Group \n\n\n\n11:10 am\n\nKeynote Presentation: Practical tools to share agricultural research data and results\nDr. Adrian Correndo\, University of Guelph \nDr. Correndo will explore some interactive and open-access tools to improve the accessibility of data and results in agriculture\, including tools he developed while at Kansas State University. Dr. Correndo will also present some potential tools to be developed at the University of Guelph to enhance knowledge mobilization and open data sharing\, which aligns with the core objectives of ONFARM.\n\n\n\n11:50 am\n\nClosing Remarks\nSpeaker:\n• Gord Speksnijder\, OSCIA \n\n\n\n\nThis program is funded by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership\, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/2024-onfarm-research-forum-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Association,Cover Cropping,KSE,Provincial,Regional Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260524T155505
CREATED:20231120T185736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231124T171222Z
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SUMMARY:Uncover Your Soil Health (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate World Soil Day on December 5th by diving into the exciting research underway at the Greenbelt Foundation\, Soil Health Institute and University of Guelph aimed at transforming the way farmers measure and manage soil health in Ontario. Learn how you can get involved and access free soil health assessments for your farm. \nTo register\, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkdeqorDgqH9FlG_zVxLN-QIJfXy9xlEsP
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/uncover-your-soil-health-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Association,Event,Local Event,Provincial,Regional Event,Wellington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231124T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260524T155505
CREATED:20231106T213318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T213318Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring the AgriSuite Greenhouse Gas Decision Support Tool (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Save the date. More information coming soon! \nDid you know that farmers can use an OMAFRA-designed Greenhouse Gas (GHG) decision support tool\, available on AgriSuite\, to measure their GHG emissions on-farm and explore options for reducing their carbon footprint? \nJoin OSCIA and the Ontario Soil Network on November 24th to explore the tool with the staff that helped design it\, and hear from one Central Ontario farmer on how they’ve used it to make decisions and reduce their operations impact through practices like cover cropping\, precision ag\, applying organic amendments and more. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMuf-6sqTgsHd0uBhsnjQgoiHceGRsFApuJ
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/exploring-the-agrisuite-greenhouse-gas-decision-support-tool-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,KSE,Nitrogen Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260524T155505
CREATED:20231020T135836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T135923Z
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SUMMARY:Getting the Most out of Manure
DESCRIPTION:Join OSCIA and OMAFRA staff for back-to-back sessions on Manure Management and Cover Cropping. \n\nMorning Session (10 a.m. to noon):  Getting the Most out of Manure with Christine Brown\, OMAFRA\nAfternoon Session (1 p.m. to 3 p.m.): Cover Crop Management Tips with Jake Munroe\, OMAFRA\n\nTo register for one or both of these sessions\, please contact Lois Sinclair at lsinclair@ontariosoilcrop or 519-955-3139. \n 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/getting-the-most-out-of-manure/
LOCATION:Clinton Legion\, 95 Kirk Street\, Clinton\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:KSE,Nitrogen Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230919T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260524T155505
CREATED:20230804T141557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T165353Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Agro-Ecological Benefits of Rotational Grazing (Bruce County)
DESCRIPTION:Join OSCIA for an informative pasture walk and presentation and explore the agro-ecological benefits of integrated practices like rotational grazing and cover cropping\, such as improved biodiversity and species at risk habitat protection\, enhanced soil and water quality\, nutrient cycling and mitigating net greenhouse gas emissions. \nPeter Kotzeff is a beef veterinarian and farmer who owns and manages over 2000 acres of cropland\, pasture and protected woodland\, wetland\, and riverbanks in Bruce County – much of which is considered marginal land with irregular sloped fields. By integrating intensive (or strip) cattle grazing\, minimal tillage\, cover crops and sensible crop rotation\, Peter has observed improved soil structure\, greater nutrient availability\, and a healthier river. \nParticipants will also hear from: \n\nAndrew Campomizzi\, Research Scientist\, Birds Ecology Conservation Ontario\nKim Schneider\, Assistant Professor in Forage and Service Crops\, University of Guelph\n\nTo learn more or to register\, visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/exploring-agro-ecological-benefits-of-rotational-grazing-tickets-679475618867 \nQuestions can be directed to SARFIP@ontariosoilcrop.org. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/exploring-agro-ecological-benefits-of-rotational-grazing-bruce-county/
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,KSE,Rotational Grazing Systems
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230906T140000
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SUMMARY:Pasture & Plot Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:There is always so much to see and learn at Woodleigh Farms! Norm Lamothe will share how strategies like reduced tillage\, cover cropping\, diverse crop rotations\, soil organic amendments\, precision ag and rotational grazing (new!) work together to help his farm improve soil health and reduce environmental impact while maintaining profitability. \nIn this plot and pasture walking tour\, you’ll see: \n\nA newly established Rotational Grazing System for sheep\nRecently established Operation Pollinator habitat in field margins\nOn-farm biochar composting\nONFARM research plots\nand more!\n\nThis event is FREE to attend. Lunch included. Registration is required. This is a walking tour; please dress appropriately for field conditions (e.g.\, close-toed shoes). The tour will proceed rain or shine (barring severe inclement weather). \nQuestions can be directed to SARFIP@ontariosoilcrop.org. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/pasture-plot-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Woodleigh Farms\, 528 Sharpe Line\, Cavan\, Ontario\, L0A 1C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,KSE,Rotational Grazing Systems
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