Ontario Soil Crop

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - Norwich (Day 2)
2023-02-16 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Norwich Royal Canadian Legion, 55 Stover Street South, Norwich, ON, Canada
If you have not previously participated in an EFP workshop or it has been a long time you should attend a two-day in-person workshop which offers the opportunity to learn from knowledgeable OSCIA staff to help assess your soils walk you through the process and learn about cost-share funding opportunities. This workshop also offers networking opportunities with fellow farmers.

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - Alexandria (Day 2)
2023-02-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Alexandria – Sandfield Centre, 102 Derby St West , Alexandria, Ontario

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - Mount Forest (Day 2)
2023-02-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Mount Forest Legion Branch, 140 King St W , Mount Forest, Ontario

Crops & Horticulture Biosecurity - Guelph (Day 1)
2023-02-16 10:00 - 12:00
For field crops and horticulture producers. A Certified Crop Advisor will show you the benefits of having a biosecurity program and identify key practices to help you enhance biosecurity for your farm. You will have the opportunity to learn from knowledgeable OSCIA staff about cost-share opportunities and network with fellow farmers. For webinars participation in BOTH sessions is required and you must have a reliable internet connection and a laptop or desktop computer to participate (no smartphones).

Living Lab - Ontario Research Session
2023-02-15 15:00 - 17:00
Join the Living Laboratories Initiative for the Ontario Inter-Conference Series!
Join virtually for the ‘Ontario Research Session’ – register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/living-lab-ontario-research-session-tickets-466548066827

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - Douro (Day 1)
2023-02-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Douro Community Centre (East of Peterborough), 2893 Highway #8, Douro, Ontario, Canada

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

AGM - Haldimand, Niagara North and Niagara South SCIAs
2023-02-15 09:00 - 14:00
2023 Annual General Meeting
February 15th, 2023 – 9am – 2pm
WEST NIAGARA AGRICULTURAL CENTRE
7402 Mud St. W, Grassie Ontario
9:00 am – Registration: register, coffee and snacks
9:20 am – Sponsor Spotlight: Introduction of sponsors
9:40 am – OSCIA PROGRAM UPDATE: Nancy Van Sas, Workshop Leader, OSCIA
9:50 am – OSCIA Update: Video Presentation OSCIA Provincial Director & GHSCIA RCC
10:00 am – Escarpment Renewables Presentation: Sam Huang P.Eng General Manager
10:45 am – Jason Persall : 4th Generation Farmer and owner of Pristine Gourmet to talk about Sunflowers
11:30 am – Business Meeting: Haldimand, Niagara South and Niagara North Soil & Crop Assoc. business AGM portion/breakouts. Very important: Constitution vote/Merger for NN & NS is to happen please be sure to attend.
12:00 pm – LUNCH: Hot lunch to be served $10 please rsvp to nnsoil.crop@gmail.com for your lunch.
1:00 pm – Peter Johnson aka WHEAT PETE: Peter really needs no introductions and is excited to speak to us and is looking forward to all our questions, he loves that!
Open to all 2023 OSCIA members.
Contact your local association to purchase your membership or online at https://stagingoscia.org/login-oscia/
NIAGARA NORTH – Cathy Vitucci @ nnsoil.crop@gmail.com or 905-734-5967
NIAGARA SOUTH – Jake Elgersma @ jake@hesselsfarmsupply.ca or 905-741-5982
HALDIMAND – Elliot Armstrong @ armstrongelliottj@gmail.com or 905-745-9266

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
2023-02-15 - 2023-02-16 | Holiday Inn, 1696 Regent Street, Greater Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 3Z8, Canada
Join us in person for two days of sessions, exhibits from industry stakeholders and networking opportunities!
Registration Now Open! See link for schedule and session details. https://www.nofia-agri.com/northern-ontario-ag-conference

For alternative registration and payment options, please contact NOFIA at 705-647-4782 or info@nofia-agri.com

Schedule

DAY 1: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 9am-9pm

​DAY 2: Thursday, February 16, 2023 9 am-4:30 pm

Accommodations

A block of rooms is available at the Holiday Inn in Sudbury where the conference is taking place.
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Holiday Inn
1696 Regent St,
Greater Sudbury, ON
P3E 3Z8

Interested in becoming a sponsor?

Contact Leia Weaver, Project Development Advisor, at leia.nofia@gmail.com or 705-647-4782

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

Ontario's Manure Tour Kemptville
2023-02-14 10:00 - 15:00 | 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

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - Avonmore (Day 1)
2023-02-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Avonmore – North Stormont Place, 16299 Fairview Dr , Avonmore, Ontario

Atelier de (PAE) plan agroenvironnemental - Casselman (Jour 2)
2023-02-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Casselman – Microtel Inn, 17, rue Industriel , Casselman, Ontario
Si vous n’avez pas déjà participé à un atelier PAE ou si cela fait longtemps vous devrez assister à un atelier en personne de deux jours qui offre la possibilité d’apprendre du personnel compétent de l’AASRO pour vous aider à évaluer vos sols vous guider tout au long du processus et découvrir les possibilités de financement à frais partagés. Cet atelier offre également des opportunités de réseautage avec d’autres agriculteurs.

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - Casselman (Day 2)
2023-02-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Casselman – Microtel Inn, 17, rue Industriel , Casselman, Ontario

Gaz à effet de serre d'origine Agricole et des moyens pour les réduire (Virtual)
2023-02-13 19:00 - 20:30
Joignez-vous à l’AASRO et au MAAARO pour un webinaire informatif sur les sources de gaz à effet de serre dans l’agriculture et les pratiques pour les réduire. Découvrez comment le calculateur de GES Agri Suite du MAAARO peut vous aider à comparer l’impact des pratiques de gestion sur la réduction des émissions.
Pour vous inscrire, visitez : https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rduCvqDwuGdGvBBIBh18N941a5d_E2gpe
Des questions? Contactez OFCAF@ontariosoilcrop.org

Spring Management of Overwintering Cover Crops (Virtual)
2023-02-13 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, it can be a challenge.
Join OSCIA and Kris McNaughton, a researcher at the University of Guelph in Ridgetown, Ont, for an informative webinar and Q&A. Learn strategies for managing cover crop residue in the spring to reduce weed pressure and avoid planting issues.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqf-irqD4tHNIntAoNXVBoQO6D_skcBolE
Questions can be directed to OFCAF@ontariosoilcrop.org

Bee Biosecurity - Belleville (Day 1)
2023-02-13 12:00 - 16:00
An expert from the Ontario Beekeepers Association Tech Transfer Team will show you the benefits of having a biosecurity program and identify key practices to help you enhance biosecurity for your hives. You will have the opportunity to learn from knowledgeable OSCIA staff about cost-share opportunities and network with fellow beekeepers. For webinars participation in BOTH sessions is required and you must have a reliable internet connection and a laptop or desktop computer to participate (no smartphones).

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - Addison (Day 2)
2023-02-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Addison United Church Hall, 9007 County Rd 29 , Addison, Ontario

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - Jerseyville (Day 1)
2023-02-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Rd S , Jerseyville, Ontario

Cover Crop Rotations and Mixes that Work (Virtual)
2023-02-10 12:00 - 13:00
Join OSCIA for an informative webinar on making different cover crop mixes fit into your crop rotation.
Speakers include:

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

To register, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtde2srD8pE9WqnA7a9QqdUeDVpvtXhRW9
Questions? Contact OFCAF@ontariosoilcrop.org

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - St. Catharines (Day 1)
2023-02-10 10:00 - 15:00

Growing Your Farm Profits (GYFP) Workshop - Alvinston (Day 1)
2023-02-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Brooke Alvinston Inwood Community Centre, 3310 Walnut Street, Alvinston, Ontario, N0N 1A0, Canada
After attending the workshop you have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with your Workshop Leader to help review and refine your action plans and identify specific resources and cost-share opportunities that may be available to help in implementing activities to achieve your farm business goals.

Nitrogen: Yields Up - Emissions Down! (Virtual)
2023-02-09 19:00 - 20:00
Join the Ontario Soil & Crop Improvement Association for an informative webinar hosted by Peter Johnson – Agronomist, Real Agriculture.
To register, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtf-CppjwsE9yNTLQH3CtdTOoW-3EEwWCH

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - Norwich (Day 1)
2023-02-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Norwich Royal Canadian Legion, 55 Stover Street South, Norwich, ON, Canada

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - Alexandria (Day 1)
2023-02-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Alexandria – Sandfield Centre, 102 Derby St West , Alexandria, Ontario

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - Mount Forest (Day 1)
2023-02-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Mount Forest Legion Branch, 140 King St W , Mount Forest, Ontario

2023 ONFARM Forum (Virtual)
2023-02-09 09:00 - 12:00
OSCIA looks forward to welcoming you to the 2023 virtual On-Farm Applied Research and Monitoring (ONFARM) Forum! The ONFARM program is completing on-farm research on 32 farm sites across southern Ontario to build a stronger understanding of best management practices (BMPs) and their effect on soil health and water quality.
This event will be a unique opportunity to learn about program findings and hear from cooperating farmers about what they have learned from the trials and implementing practices like cover cropping and organic amendments.
Register for free here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpcOmrrTwqGtKvb-wPHkK1NiEF1v9q1i2j
Questions can be directed to ONFARM@ontariosoilcrop.org.

Sunderland Co-operative Rotational Grazing Seminar (In-Person or Virtual)
2023-02-08 18:45 - 20:00 | Sunderland Co-op Head Office, 1 River Street, Sunderland, Ontario
Join the Sunderland Co-op for their Rotational Grazing Seminar on Wednesday, February 8th.

Rotational Grazing Principles & Practices
Speaker: Jack Kyle – Grazing Specialist

Attend in-person at Sunderland Co-op Head Office or Virtually via Zoom. The registration deadline is February 7th.
To register, call 705-745-4607 or email ptbo@sunderlandco-op.on.ca.
