Ontario Soil Crop

Ontario's Manure Tour Kemptville
2023-02-14 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | North Grenvile Community Centre, 275 Leeds and Grenville 44, Kemptville, Ontario, N0G 2K0, Canada
The Manure Tour ends in Kemptville!
Join us on Valentine’s Day for a full day on manure! We’ll hear from a panel of farmers, manure applicators and nutrient management consultants on how to make the most of manure. We’ve got Alan Kruszel, Andrew Vallance, Thomas Haerle, Garth Franklin and Christine Brown on the hot seat. Join us for a free lunch, discussions and launching Farm & Food Care Ontario’s new video series on Manure Innovation. Then we’ll head out to tour Thurler’s new on-farm biodigester or Foster’s in-crop manure equipment for liquid beef manure.

For more information and to register, visit https://opaca.net/events/#id=162&wid=801&cid=1710

Greenhouse gas source, reduction and calculators (Virtual)
2023-02-14 19:00 - 20:30
Join OSCIA and OMAFRA for an informative webinar on the sources of greenhouse gases in agriculture and practices to reduce them. Learn how OMAFRA’s AgriSuite GHG calculator can help producers compare the impact of management practices in reducing emissions.
To register, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvduqppj8rHNJ9z5RJ8iqXychvUKV00-JV
Questions? Contact OFCAF@ontariosoilcrop.org

2023 Innovative Farmers Conference
2023-02-15 - 2023-02-16 | Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre, 591 Wellington Rd, London, Ontario, N6C 4R3, Canada
Join IFAO for their Annual Conference, full of engaging presentations and discussions on innovative and sustainable farming practices, including cover cropping, no-till, nitrogen management, and reducing on-farm emissions and carbon footprints.
Knowledge Sharing Events include:

NITROGEN MANAGEMENT – Feb 15 @ 10:30 am (Nitrogen Management KSE)
NITROGEN INHIBITORS – Feb 15 @ 11:15 am (Nitrogen Management KSE)
MANURE MANAGEMENT – Feb 16 @ 10:30 am (Nitrogen Management KSE)
COMPOSTING, BIOSOLIDS, AND ORGANIC AMENDMENTS – Feb 16 @ 11:15 am (Nitrogen Management KSE)
CARBON MANAGEMENT DEEP DIVE – Feb 16 @ 1 pm (Nitrogen Management or Cover Cropping KSE)
MODELLING ON-FARM GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS – Feb 16 @ 3:15 pm (Nitrogen Management or Cover Cropping KSE)

Note: KSEs must be attended live or in-person. Watching an on-demand recording will not qualify as a KSE.
For the full agenda or to purchase tickets, visit https://ifao.com/agenda/

Northern Ontario Ag Conference
2023-02-15 09:30 - 21:00 | Holiday Inn Sudbury, 1696 Regent Street, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
The Northern Ontario Ag Conference is an annual conference held to create connections and increase collaborations across the agricultural industry in Northern Ontario. This year’s theme is “Cultivating Connections & Celebrating Sustainability”. Back in person after the pandemic, attendees can look forward to lots of time to network and learn about sustainability through a Northern Ontario lens. Sessions will focus on research happening in Northern Ontario, producer panel discussions to hear about producers’ experiences farming in Northern Ontario, interactive workshops, and more.
KSEs available at the Northern Ontario Ag Conference:
1:30 p.m. – Session #3: Sustainability in Agronomy (Cover Cropping KSE)

Dr. Josh Nasielski, University of Guelph
Josh will discuss his research on cover crops, reduced tillage, oat lodging and more in Northern Ontario. To be followed by a producer panel discussion.

2:30 p.m. – Session #4: Forage Opportunities (Rotational Grazing KSE)

Christine O’Reilly, OMAFRA Forage & Grazing Specialist
Christine will discuss the role of forages in carbon sequestration. To be followed by a producer panel discussion.

4: 15 p.m. – Session #5: Nutrient Management (Nitrogen Management KSE)

Chris Brown, OMAFRA Field Crops Sustainability Specialist
Chris will talk us through how to efficiently manage manure in a cropping system using the 4R strategy and considering current fertilizer prices.

For the full conference agenda and to register, visit https://www.nofia-agri.com/northern-ontario-ag-conference

Les avantages des engrais verts dans la rotation (Virtual)
2023-02-17 13:00 - 14:30
Joignez-vous à l’AASRO pour un webinaire informatif sur les avantages des engrais verts dans la rotation. Les conférenciers comprennent :

Sébastien Belliard, Spécialiste de la gestion des sols – MAAARO
Valerie Yoder, CCA-ON, et Christian Baumgartner – Semican

Pour vous inscrire, visitez : https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtdOCvqj8vE9L5-QgJpehZ3KsiYfNWKQfs
Des questions? Contactez OFCAF@ontariosoilcrop.org

Sustainable Cover Cropping in Vegetables (Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Convention)
2023-02-22 09:30 - 11:30 | Niagara Falls Convention Centre, 6815 Stanley Ave, Niagara, Ontario, L2G 3Y9, Canada
OFVC is the largest Horticultural conference or meeting in Ontario. There are more than 12 technical sessions or workshops daily with training and information on a wide variety of production and industry issue topics. For more information about the convention, visit https://www.ofvc.ca/
“Sustainable Cover Cropping in Vegetables” is an OSCIA-recognized KSE for Cover Cropping. Located in Room 201-202.

9:30 Cover Cropping in High Organic Matter Soils Dennis Van Dyk, OMAFRA
10:00 The Latest on Potato Soil Health Research Griffin Bailey, University of Guelph
10:30 Improving Soil Health on our Potato Farm Through Cover Crops Kate VanderZaag, P & K Vander Zaag Farms
11:00 Full-season Cover Cropping at Emre Farms Charles Emre, Emre Farms

Click here for registration.

MAIZEX AGRONOMY 2023: Seriously Intensive Management of Corn and Cover Crops (Virtual)
2023-02-22 10:00 - 11:30
Join Maizex and their experts from Indiana for a one-hour discussion followed by an open Q&A session. Bring all of your hardest questions!
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_d7kwUe17S0a2-H9fefSTuw
Featuring Dr. Dan Quinn – Assistant Professor of Agronomy, Extension Corn Specialist at Purdue University
Moderated by Steve Denys, Director of Market & Product Development at Maizex Seeds
Colour commentary from Greg Stewart, Lead Agronomist at Maizex Seeds
For more information, visit: https://maizex.com/maizex-agronomy-2023-learn-connected/
Note: OFCAF applicants must attend the live session to qualify as a KSE. Recordings are not eligible.

Soil Fertility - Maximizing Your Fertilizer Dollar (Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Convention)
2023-02-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Niagara Falls Convention Centre, 6815 Stanley Ave, Niagara, Ontario, L2G 3Y9, Canada
OFVC is the largest Horticultural conference or meeting in Ontario. There are more than 12 technical sessions or workshops daily with training and information on a wide variety of production and industry issue topics. For more information about the convention, visit https://www.ofvc.ca/
“Soil Fertility- Maximizing Your Fertilizer Dollar” is an OSCIA-recognized KSE for Nitrogen Management. Located in Room 203.

2:00pm An Overview of the Fertilizer Sector and Farm Input Prices: Ken McEwan, University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus
2:30pm Managing Nitrogen Fertilizers to Minimize Loss in Horticulture Crop Production Systems: Dr. John Lauzon, University of Guelph
3:00pm Maximizing Your Fertilizer Dollars: Options to Improve Fertilizer Use Efficiency in Horticultural Crops: Dr. Tejendra Chapagain, OMAFRA
3:30pm Maximizing Nutrient Use Efficiency in Horticulture Crops: Gerbe Botden, Botden Orchards; Joseph Tomecek, Tomecek Agronomy Services

Click here for registration.

Stocking Density and Stocking Rates with Jack Kyle (Virtual)
2023-02-22 19:00 - 20:00
Join OSCIA and Jack Kyle for an informative webinar on determining stocking density and rates for your rotational grazing system.
Visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtceCgrzwrE90b69O4b7ftSQ8ttiYhS_E0 to register.
Question? Contact OFCAF@ontariosoilcrop.org

Advanced Grazing Systems - Paddock Design Workshop
2023-02-27 13:00 - 17:00 | Grey Ag Services, 206 Toronto Street S., Markdale, Ontario, Canada
Presented by: Dean Cober, Cobercow Hay and Cattle. Monday February 27th 1:00 – 5:00 pm.
RSVP to attend in-person at Grey Ag Services. Course fee: $20.00.
Dean is a mentor for the Ontario Forage Council’s Advanced Grazing Mentorship Program. He will lead this workshop on paddock design for rotational grazing systems as part of Grey Ag’s Winter Course Series. Come prepared to design your own rotational grazing system for your farm in this hands-on workshop!

For more information, contact info@greyagservices.ca or 519-986-3756

The Agronomists: Overwintering cover crops - spring management (Virtual)
2023-02-27 20:00 - 21:00
Managing cover crops in the spring can be simple or a mad dash to kill what didn’t die in a mild winter. This episode looks at all the options for spring cover crop management.
Featuring: Johanna Lindeboom, Agronomist with Clark AgriService and Ryan Benjamins, Agronomist with Benjamins Agronomy Services.
Note: OFCAF applicants must participate in the live session to qualify as a KSE. Recordings do not qualify.

Tomato Day
2023-03-01 09:00 - 15:00 | John D. Bradley Center, 565 Richmond St, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 1R2, Canada
Tomato Day is an annual information meeting for growers in the processing tomato industry. This year’s meeting will feature a session on fertility, particularly around the use the nitrogen products, adjustments for legumes and the use of inhibitors.
To register, visit https://www.opvg.org/events-activities/events/tomato-day-2023

Soil Health & Nitrogen Management with Dr. David Burton (Virtual)
2023-03-01 13:00 - 14:00
Dr. David Burton is a Research Professor and the Director of the Centre for Sustainable Soil Management at Dalhousie University. He will present background on the health of our soils, discuss nitrogen management, and discuss current research projects and findings.
This event will take place on Zoom and the registration details can be found here: https://bit.ly/3XdABTW
This event is supported through funding from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs.

Carleton SCIA Seed Show & Spring Meeting
2023-03-06 10:00 - 15:00 | North Gower – Alfred Taylor Recreation Centre, 2300 Community Way , North Gower, Ontario
Join Ottawa-Carleton SCIA for their annual Soil and Crop Seed Show! Presentations include:
10:00 am – 11:20 am Brent Corrigan (Spear Seeds) – Cover crops, Sorghum Sudangrass and alternative feed cover crops. Would this be an option for you? (Cover Cropping KSE)
11:30 am – 12:00 pm Pete Spyk (GET Corp) – Alternative energy and the opportunities for your farm.
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Phil Cameron (TD Agriculture) – The Economics behind Variable Rate (Nitrogen Management KSE)
For more information or to register, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/s/carleton-scia-seed-show-spring/930112405100893/
Note: This event is open to Ottawa-Carleton SCIA members.

Manure Mondays (Virtual)
2023-03-06 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-03-20 14:00 - 15:00
Manure Mondays is a webinar series that continues where the Manure Expo left off and provides the opportunity to share new technology and information about managing manure. A series of educational sessions will be presented by OMAFRA and NAME (North American Manure Expo). Registration is free and includes access to all sessions.

Jan 30 – Impact of Management Decisions on GHG Emissions

James Dyck (OMAFRA) will unravel the components of greenhouse gases in agriculture, focusing on livestock and manure. James will demonstrate how the AgriSuite GHG calculator can help producers compare the impact of management practices in reducing emissions.

Feb 6 – Virtual Manure Tour

Sponsored by OPACA/Farm & Food Care this webinar will follow-up from a video series produced to highlight handling manure on the farm in today’s world. Intended as an interactive session, a panel will discuss with participants the benefits, challenges and technology or information gaps in making the most from manure (webinar will extend beyond 3 pm)

Mar 6 – From barn to field and back again

This webinar will focus on questions around field application of compost from bedded pack barns and how to maximize nutrient and soil heath benefits.

Mar 20 – Answering the Top 10 Manure Questions

You pose the questions by Feb 1 (send questions to Christine.brown1@ontario.ca) and we’ll try to find answers

Note: OFCAF applicants must participate in the live sessions to receive credit for participating in a KSE. The Feb 13th and 27th and March 13 sessions do not qualify at KSEs.

Profitable Pastures (Virtual)
2023-03-07 20:00 - 21:00
The Ontario Forage Council is hosting their annual Profitable Pastures webinar series daily from March 7-9, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. Speakers include:

Bison Producer and 2021 Mapleseed Pasture Award Recipient – Mark Shouldice
Advanced Grazing Mentors – Anita O’Brien, Dean Cober, and Birgit Martin; and
Independent Grazing Expert – Jim Gerrish

To register for free, visit https://events.eventzilla.net/e/profitable-pastures-2023-2138571086
NOTE: These webinars must be attended LIVE to qualify as a KSE. Watching recordings of the sessions will not meet this requirement. EACH session/webinar qualifies as one (1) KSE.

M & R Feeds Crop Update
2023-03-08 11:00 - 15:30 | Cobden Curling Club, 43 Astrolabe Rd, Cobden, Ontario, Canada
Join M&R Feeds for their annual Crop Update. Presentations include:

11:15 am 5 Reasons Why BMR Works! – Ashley Knapton, Pioneer Dairy Nutrition
12:45 pm Planting Corn and Soybeans, Which One First? – Lindsay Caldwell, PT Sullivan Agro
1:30 pm Pioneer Hybrids, Traits & Technologies – Paul Hermans, Pioneer Agronomist
12:15 pm Nitrogen Quandry? Yields Up, Emissions Down – Paull Sullivan, PT Sullivan Agro (Nitrogen Management KSE)

To register, please call the Micksburg Location at 613-735-3689.

Decision-Making Around BMPs (Virtual)
2023-03-08 12:30 - 13:30
Are you interested in hearing about farmers’ experiences implementing best management practices on their farms? Tune in on March 8th!
This panel discussion, led by Tracey Ryan of the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association, will take place on Zoom. You will hear directly from farmers who will share their experiences and decision-making when implementing best management practices into their operations.
Speakers include:

Henry Denotter
Chad Anderson

For more information and to register, please visit: https://bit.ly/3I5MEOR
This event is supported through funding from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs.

Small Grains Meet Up: Cover Crops and Small Grains (Virtual)
2023-03-08 13:00 - 14:00
Join EFAO for a conversational, discussion-based hour with other farmers interested in cover cropping with their small grains.
Hear from Brett Israel of 3Gen Organics, who will kick off the discussion! 3Gen Organics is a multigenerational family farm in Wallenstein, Ontario, where they grow 540 acres of corn, soybeans, small grains and hay crops to fuel their organic pork production. Brett and his family are innovators determined to continue to improve their rotations, and one tool they use is cover crops!
Tune in to share your own cover cropping experiences, ask questions and discuss solutions. Whether you’ve been growing grains for 50 years or you’re still looking for the perfect piece of land, you’re welcome to come and see what we can learn together.
To learn more or to register, visit https://efao.ca/event/small-grains-meet-up-cover-crops-and-small-grains/

Cover Crop Rotations and Mixes that Work (Ottawa Valley Farm Show)
2023-03-15 09:30 - 10:30 | EY Centre, 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1V 2N6, Canada
Check out this informative session at the Ottawa Valley Farm Show on making different cover crop mixes fit into your crop rotation.

Speakers include:

Sebastien Belliard, Soil Management Specialist, OMAFRA
Reuben Stone, Valley Bio Ltd.

Location: Meeting room 1, Blue Room, EY Centre Ottawa
To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cover-crop-rotations-and-mixes-that-work-tickets-559020353927 Space is limited.
Please note: You must purchase a ticket to the Ottawa Valley Farm Show to access this KSE. You can purchase a ticket online or at the door.
Questions? Contact OFCAF@ontariosoilcrop.org

Cover Cropping Strategies for Market Gardeners (Virtual)
2023-03-20 12:00 - 13:30
Cover crops are a key component of building soil health, cycling nutrients, and practicing ecological and regenerative agriculture- but it takes some learning to find the right cover cropping mixes, timing, termination strategies, and rotations for your context. In this panel, join several market gardeners who are passionate about cover cropping as they share what’s worked for them and what they’ve learned along the way, and answer your cover cropping questions. This session will focus on cover cropping strategies for market gardens that operate at a human-powered and/or “BCS scale” rather than a tractor scale; however, many of the lessons learned will be transferable to other scales and equipment types.
Moderator: Angie Koch- Fertile Ground CSA
Panelists: Brenda Hsueh (Black Sheep Farm), Ekow Stone (FoodShare), Jesse Way (Milky Way Farm), Martina Schaefer (Spiral Farm)
For more information and to register, visit https://efao.ca/event/cover-cropping-strategies-for-market-gardeners/

Exposing the Virtues of Rye (Virtual)
2023-03-20 12:30 - 13:30
Keith Berns from Green Cover Seeds and Reuben Stone of Valley Bio Limited are getting together to discuss the virtues of Rye in cover cropping. Regardless of your experience with cover cropping, this is a great opportunity to learn all about rye, how it helps, what it does in your rotation, and so much more. When considering cover cropping for the first time, rye can be a good place to start. Tune in to this webinar and learn all about it.
Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMpdOyvqTksHtJqnedSYoSEyxRWXFxmjDQx
Questions can be directed to laura@valleybio.com

Cover Crop Lunch and Learn (Virtual)
2023-03-22 12:30 - 14:00
This Lunch and Learn will be a panel discussion with area farmers talking about what worked and what didn’t work on their farms and why they decided to use cover crops. Some of the participants have been using cover crops for a number of years, and others are new to planting a cover crop in their rotations. The panelists cover a variety of farm operations:

Kevin Cole – Hunco Farms, Cobourg
Norm Lamothe – Woodleigh Farms, Cavan
Matt Glen – Glen Isle Ag., Keene
Scott Honey – Loval Farms, Warkworth

Each panelist will have 10-15 minutes to provide a brief overview of their farming operation and how they are using/managing cover crops in their operation (what works, what they still have to learn, ideas for the future, etc). Jim McComb will moderate the discussion, which will be followed by a question & answer session.
For more information, or to register, visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cover-crop-lunch-and-learn-tickets-559542545817

So you've overwintered a cover crop. Now what? (Virtual)
2023-03-22 19:00 - 20:00
Cover crops are a valuable tool in crop rotations with effects like improved soil health, weed management and erosion protection. But if you’re new to overwintering cover crops or the conditions aren’t quite right, it can be a challenge.
Join OSCIA and Jake Monroe, Soil Management Specialist (Field Crops) at OMAFRA, for an informative webinar and Q&A. Learn strategies for managing cover crop residue in the spring.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrdeGsrDgsGNNBKYz2XJv26pqwbdUE1fDD
Questions can be directed to OFCAF@ontariosoilcrop.org

OFA Research Day (Virtual)
2023-03-28 09:30 - 16:30
OFA is pleased to be hosting our third annual Research Day virtual event on Tuesday, March 28. The event will feature presentations from the OFA Farm Policy Research Team as well as OFA stakeholders and partners. Each presentation will be followed by a Q & A. Research project topics for this year include:

Agritourism & Direct Farm Marketing
Adoption of Beneficial Management Practices
Deadstock
Cybersecurity
Farmer Wellness
Ag Robotics & Innovation
And more!

The day will wrap up with a panel discussion on “4R Nutrient Stewardship & Fertilizer Emissions,” beginning at 3:45 p.m. This panel discussion is the OSCIA-recognized KSE.
To register, visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElde2rrjsvEtc0sNZ3u5TcI2EbI636TBQw

Annual Grazing Meeting featuring Troy Bishopp "The Grass Whisperer"
2023-03-28 19:00 - 21:00 | BM&G Community Centre, 800 Sports Dr, Brussels, Ontario, N0G 1H0, Canada
Brussels Agri Services Ltd hosts this informative grazing meeting annually; this event will host graziers from around the province.
The featured speaker will be Troy Bishopp of New York, also known as “The Grass Whisperer.” Troy is a fourth-generation grass farmer, conservation professional, grazing advocate, and award-winning freelance writer/photographer. He is a practical steward and storyteller who shares his real experiences, both good and bad.
For more information or to register, contact tim@brusselsagri.com

Lambton Cattlemen Spring Information Meeting
2023-03-30 18:30 - 21:00 | Brooke Alvinston Inwood Community Centre, 3310 Walnut Street, Alvinston, Ontario, N0N 1A0, Canada
Join the Lambton Cattleman’s Association for their Spring Information Meeting! Speakers include:

Dr. Kim Schneider, University of Guelph – latest research in using cover crops to help manage summer grazing slumps in rotational grazing systems
Debbie Brander, Agricorp – update on production insurance options for forage crops

For questions or to register, contact Chad Anderson at yourfourthman@gmail.com. A fee may apply for participants joining for dinner.
Note: This event qualifies as one KSE for either Cover Cropping OR Rotational Grazing projects.
