Ontario Soil Crop

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

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.

Ontario's Manure Tour (Dashwood)
2023-02-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Dashwood Community Centre, 158 Centre St., Dashwood, Ontario, N0M 1N0, Canada
The Manure Tour goes to Dashwood!
Join us 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. 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 local farms to tour a manure pit aeration system and application equipment.

For more information and to register, visit https://opaca.net/events/#id=161&cid=1710&wid=801&type=Cal

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - Nestleton Station (Day 2)
2023-02-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Nestleton Community Centre (Port Perry), 3971 Highway#7A , Nestleton Station, Ontario

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - Ridgetown (Day 2)
2023-02-08 10:00 - 12:30 | Ridgetown, Wilson Hall, 120 Main Street East, Ridgetown, Ontario, Canada

Poultry Biosecurity - (Day 2)
2023-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Webinar, ONLINE , WEBEX, Ontario
For poultry producers. A Veterinarian 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).

OSCIA AGM: Delta Yield – Recent Developments and Future Prospects (Virtual)
2023-02-07 13:40 - 14:40
The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association Annual General Meeting is on Tuesday, February 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Don’t miss this year’s Awards presentations, as well as Crop Year In Review updates from OMAFRA staff and featured presentation:

“Delta Yield – Recent Developments and Future Prospects” – John Sulik, University of Guelph (Knowledge Sharing Event)

To register, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6816733849696/WN_BeL-i5hbTmSYU36EDWxD_A
Click here to see the full agenda.

OSCIA Virtual Annual Meeting 2023
2023-02-07 10:00 - 15:00
The virtual 2023 AGM is set for: Tuesday, February 7, 2023 from 10AM to 3PM
Register for the Zoom Webinar here: AGM REGISTRATION
Agenda:

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KSE Nitrogen credit available:
Feature presentation from Assistant Professor, John Sulik, Plant Agriculture, University of Guelph is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) applicants with projects in the Nitrogen Management category.
The 2023 Annual Report please will become live on February 6th – and link will be provided at the AGM.
To find out more from the 2022 AGM please visit our website here: HIGHLIGHTS FROM AGM

Atelier de (PAE) plan agroenvironnemental - Casselman (Jour 1)
2023-02-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Casselman – Microtel Inn, 17, rue Industriel , Casselman, Ontario

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - Casselman (Day 1)
2023-02-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Casselman – Microtel Inn, 17 Industriel St, Casselman, Ontario, , Canada

Ontario's Manure Tour (Virtual)
2023-02-06 14:00 - 16:00
The Manure Tour goes online!

Join us for an afternoon of manure! We’ll hear from a panel of farmers, manure applicators and nutrient management consultants on how to make the most of manure, launching Farm & Food Care’s Manure Innovation video series.. This event is also part of OMAFRA’s Manure Monday series.

For more information and to register, visit https://opaca.net/events/#id=159&cid=1710&wid=801&type=Cal

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - Addison (Day 1)
2023-02-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Addison United Church Hall, 9007 County Rd 29 , Addison, Ontario

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - Norwich (Day 2)
2023-02-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Norwich Royal Canadian Legion, 55 Stover Street South, Norwich, ON, Canada

Prince Edward SCIA AGM
2023-02-03 11:00 - 16:00 | Bloomfield United Church Hall, 272 Main Street , Bloomfield, K0K1G0, Ontario
Join Prince Edward SCIA on February 3rd at the Bloomfield United Church Hall!
The meeting will run from 11am-2pm. Lunch will be $12.00 for non-members and FREE for members. New members or renewals will be available at the end of the meeting.
Speakers include local dealerships with updates on equipment, implements and products designed to boost productivity and profitability using the newest solutions in agricultural technology.
For more information and to confirm your attendance (by February 1st), please call:
Tyler Lester (613)921-0433
Patti Stacey (613)919-5154
