Ontario Soil Crop

Peterborough SCIA AGM
2023-01-12 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Pioneer Village, Keene, 104 Lang Rd., Keene, ON, K0L 2G0, Canada
Peterborough SCIA AGM, 10 am, Pioneer Village, Keene

Elgin Soil and Crop AGM
2023-01-12 09:00 - 16:30 | Southwold Keystone Complex, 35921 Talbot Line, Shedden, Ontario, N0L 2E0, Canada
Elgin SCIA is hosting their Annual General Meeting on Thursday, January 12th, at the Keystone Complex, Shedden.
Featuring presentations from:
Dr. John Lauzon (University of Guelph) on “How Nitrogen Works”
and Anne Verhallen (OMAFRA) on the best cover crop mixes for Elgin soil types
Will also feature Directors updates, a talk on “how does robotics fit into my operation“, AGM business and much more!
More information about the agenda, including presentation start times will be available early in the new year.
For more information or to register, contact Margaret May at mmay@ontariosoilcrop.org or 226-973-3548.

GFO District 13 AGM
2023-01-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Elgin Lions Club, 19 Pineview Dr, Elgin, ON, K0G 1E0, Canada
GFO District 13 AGM (Prince Edward, Lennox & Addington, Frontenac, Lanark, Leeds, Grenville, Renfrew, Ottawa).

Durham SCIA AGM
2023-01-11 09:00 - 17:00
Durham SCIA AGM, 9 am, Kubota tours

Ont Ag Conference TEC Talk Tuesday: Making Soils Work (Virtual)
2023-01-10 19:27 - 21:27
The Ontario Ag Conference is hosting “TEC Talk Tuesdays” throughout January and February. The session on January 10 qualifies as a Nitrogen Management or Cover Cropping KSE.
Each TEC Talk Tuesday focuses on a specific topic addressed in the conference lineup. Speakers and experts in the field will be on the hot seat with Peter Johnson as moderator. This offers participants the opportunity to ask questions, have discussions, share experiences, meet neighbours, and make connections, all live and as face-to-face as possible with a virtual event.
This session will provide the opportunity to engage in a moderated Q & A session “Live” with conference speakers featured in the following sessions:

Session 9: Dollars from $oil Health
Session 11: Cover Crop Recipes
Session 16: Levelling the Field
Session 23: Building Soil Nitrogen
Session 31: Soil Carbon Realities
Session 43: Improving Soil Fitness

Login to your OAgC account to tune in, or register here https://ontarioagconference.ca/registration/create-account/ for access to the ON DEMAND sessions (until March 31, 2023) and TEC Talk Tuesdays. Note: Registration to the Ontario Ag Conference is required to access TEC Talk Tuesdays.

Grey Bruce Farmers Week: Nitrogen Management – What’s New? With Peter Johnson
2023-01-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Elmwood Community Centre, 38 Concession Rd 10, Elmwood, Ontario, N0G 1S0, Canada
Nitrogen Management – What’s New? Peter Johnson, Agronomist, RealAgriculture
For more information or to register, visit https://www.greybrucefarmersweek.ca/

AGM - Glengarry SCIA
2023-01-10 14:00 - 17:00
The Glengarry SCIA AGM will be held on January 10th, 2023 at the Alexandria Restaurant/Pizzeria (New room at the back, on the main level). Note: this is an updated location!
The meeting will run from 2:00-5:00PM, with dinner to follow.
More details to follow – save the date!

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - Cobden (Day 1)
2023-01-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Cobden Agricultural Hall, 43 Astrolabe , Cobden, 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.

District 12 Grain Farmers
2023-01-10 09:30 - 17:00 | The Best Western Plus, 930 Burnham St, Cobourg, ON, K9A 2X9, Canada
District Meeting

Oxford SCIA Annual Meeting
2023-01-10 09:00 - 15:30 | Embro Community Centre, 355644 35th Line, Embro, Ontario, N0J 1J0, Canada
Join us for our in-person annual meeting!
Feature speakers, trade show, door prizes, annual meeting business, hot lunch
Full details will be updated here when confirmed

Huron County AGM
2023-01-09 17:00 - 21:00 | Brussels Legion, 620 Turnberry Street , Brussels, Ontario
The AGM is coming together for Huron County Soil and Crop Improvement Association. The date will be January 9, 2023. The location will be the Brussels Legion from 5:00 until 9:00. Dinner will be roast beef. Anyone one with an up-to-date membership will have free admission so make sure you renew your membership ahead of time. We have a number of speakers to round out the evening.
Deb Campbell owner of Agronomy Advantage on SWAT mapping and reducing Nitrogen Oxide emissions.
Jason Van Geel with Carlsun Energy Solutions speaking on producing Clean Hydrogen and Clean Ammonia at new
plant south of Goderich
Fire Personnel from Huron will speak on fire prevention practices in the field.

Tickets:
Soil and Crop member (All current HCSCIA members) : $0.00
General Admission (Non-members or out-of-country) : $25.00

Grey Bruce Farmers Week Panel: Cover Crops & Bees, Grazing Cover Crops, Benefits of Growing Cover Crops
2023-01-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Elmwood Community Centre, 38 Concession Rd 10, Elmwood, Ontario, N0G 1S0, Canada
A panel discussion including Cover Crops & Bees, Janine McGowan; Grazing Cover Crops, Chris Boettcher, Boettcher Family Farm; Benefits of Growing Cover Crops, Brett Israel, Associate Manager, Carl Israel Farms Ltd.
For more information or to register, visit https://www.greybrucefarmersweek.ca/

York SCIA AGM
2023-01-09 10:00 - 17:00 | Mt Albert Lions Hall, 5057 Mt Albert Rd, Mount Albert, ON, L0G 1M0, Canada

District 11 Grain Farmers
2023-01-09 09:30 - 17:00 | St. John’s United Church, 27 Yonge St S, Elmvale, ON, L0L 1P0, Canada
District Meeting 9:30 registration
St John’s United Church, Elmvale

Ottawa-Carleton SCIA AGM
2023-01-09 09:30 - 15:00 | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 618, 1481 Stittsville Main St, Stittsville, Ontario, K2S 1A7, Canada
Join the Ottawa-Carleton SCIA for their Annual General Meeting on Monday, January 9.
Featured presentations:

Patricia Larkin (U of Ottawa) “The Future of Tech in Agriculture”
Peter Johnson “What are we going to do with N?!” (KSE for OFCAF applicants with Nitrogen Management projects)

$35/person for lunch for non-Carleton members, $25/person for lunch for members
For more information or to register in advance, contact Leigh Hudson-Templeton at leigh.hudson89@gmail.com

AGM – Ottawa-Carleton SCIA
2023-01-09 09:30 - 15:00
Join the Ottawa-Carleton SCIA for their AGM on January 9, 2023. Location is TBA.

Features speakers include:
Patricia Larkin
Peter Johnson
Market/Retail/Grower Panel
An Agricorp Update
Colleen Acres

For more information, please reach out to Leigh Hudson-Templeton at 613-408-7212.

On Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) Information Sessions
2023-01-06 12:00 - 14:00, 2023-01-03 19:00 - 21:00
Virtual event.
Please email Robin Brown: rbrown@ontariosoilcrop.org to register.

Prescott SCIA AGM
2023-01-06 09:30 - 16:00 | Prescott SCIA AGM, 3210 County Road #9, Fournier, Ontario, Canada
Join the Prescott Soil and Crop Improvement Association for their Annual General Meeting on January 6, 2023.
The afternoon program will include a presentation (KSE) by Valerie Yoder, CCA-ON, Semican Cover Crop Specialist and Organic Production on Cover Crop Benefits to Your Soil.
For more information, including how to register, contact: mbercier@marcbercier.com

kNowiNg NitrogeN - Ontario Agricultural Conference (Ridgetown/Virtual)
2023-01-05 11:17 - 12:07 | University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus, 120 Main Street East, Ridgetown, Canada
kNowiNg NitrogeN – session starting at 11:17 a.m. on day two of the Ontario Agricultural Conference in Ridgetown.
From a critical yield driver to an environmental concern, Josh, Claudia, and Deb deliver the details on how to fine-tune nitrogen for minimal risk and maximum return on every crop. Speakers include:

Deb Campbell, Agronomy Advantage
Dr. Claudia Wagner-Riddle, University of Guelph
Dr. Josh Nasielski, University of Guelph

For more information and to register to attend in Ridgetown, visit: https://ontarioagconference.ca/registration/ridgetown-in-person/
To register for the online virtual conference, visit https://ontarioagconference.ca/registration/online-virtual/
Note: OFCAF Applicants can participate in this KSE in person at Ridgetown or by tuning into the LIVE virtual conference. The On-Demand recording of this presentation is not eligible as a KSE.

Take Homes to Win with Nitrogen - Ontario Agricultural Conference (Waterloo)
2023-01-04 15:27 - 16:27 | RIM Park Manulife Sportsplex, 2001 University Ave. E., Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Take Homes to Win with Nitrogen – panel discussion starting at 3:27 a.m. at the Ontario Agricultural Conference in Waterloo.
For more information and to register, visit: https://ontarioagconference.ca/registration/waterloo-in-person/
Note: The On-Demand recording of this presentation is not eligible as a KSE.

Grey Bruce Farmers Week Panel: ROI from Grazing Cover Crops
2023-01-04 15:00 - 16:00 | Elmwood Community Centre, 38 Concession Rd 10, Elmwood, Ontario, N0G 1S0, Canada
A panel discussion including Mike Buis, Steve Sickle and James Byrne, Beef Cattle Specialist, OMAFRA. Facilitated by Jamie O’Shea, Beef Specialist, B&L Farm Services
For more information or to register, visit https://www.greybrucefarmersweek.ca/

Drainage Impacts - Ontario Agricultural Conference (Kemptville)
2023-01-04 14:27 - 15:27 | North Grenville Municipal Centre, 285 County Road 44, Kemptville, Ontario, Canada
Drainage Impacts – a presentation from Dr. Mike Castellano, Iowa State University, starting at 2:27 a.m. at the Ontario Agricultural Conference in Kemptville.
The effects of agricultural drainage on soil and nitrogen management.
For more information and to register, visit: https://ontarioagconference.ca/registration/kemptville-in-person/
Note: The On-Demand recording of this presentation is not eligible as a KSE.

Optimizing N on the Farm - Ontario Agricultural Conference (Waterloo)
2023-01-04 14:27 - 15:27 | RIM Park Manulife Sportsplex, 2001 University Ave. E., Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Optimizing N on the Farm – farmer panel discussion starting at 2:27 a.m. at the Ontario Agricultural Conference in Waterloo.
For more information and to register, visit: https://ontarioagconference.ca/registration/waterloo-in-person/

Note: The On-Demand recording of this presentation is not eligible as a KSE.

Winning with Nitrogen - Ontario Agricultural Conference (Waterloo)
2023-01-04 10:17 - 11:17 | RIM Park Manulife Sportsplex, 2001 University Ave. E., Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Winning with Nitrogen – session starting at 10:17 a.m. on day one of the Ontario Agricultural Conference in Waterloo.
Turning the science of N into practical management practices, increasing the bottom line and lowering the footprint. Speakers include:

Dr. Craig Drury, AAFC
Dr. John Lauzon, University of Guelph

For more information and to register, visit: https://ontarioagconference.ca/registration/waterloo-in-person/
Note: The On-Demand recording of this presentation is not eligible as a KSE.

Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week
2023-01-04 09:00 - 2023-01-10 16:30 | Elmwood Community Centre, 38 Concession Rd 10, Elmwood, Ontario, N0G 1S0, Canada
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week is back for its 57th year – In-Person and Livestreamed!
Beef Day – Wednesday January 4th 2023
Dairy Day – Thursday January 5th 2023
Goat Day – Friday January 6th 2023
Sheep Day – Saturday January 7th 2023
Horse Day – Sunday January 8th 2023
Ecological Day – Monday January 9th 2023
Crops Day – Tuesday January 10th 2023
Join us for a jam-packed schedule of presentations made by speakers who are local, regional, and national. Come in-person to catch up with friends at the tradeshow, or join online if you’re far away.
For more information, or tickets, go to www.gbfw.ca.

ONTARIO AGRICULTURAL CONFERENCE
2023-01-04 - 2023-01-05
ONTARIO AGRICULTURAL CONFERENCE
Wednesday, January 4th & Thursday, January 5th, 2023
“Embracing Change”
The ONTARIO Agricultural CONFERENCE is excited to present our FIRST EVER hybrid conference! With a return to IN-PERSON events, and continued huge demand for our virtual sessions, the 3rd annual conference offers both. Plenary sessions will be streamed IN-PERSON from Ridgetown, with additional IN-PERSON locations on January 4th at both Waterloo, (RIM Park) and Kemptville (North Grenville Municipal Centre). The fun continues with another IN-PERSON day at Ridgetown on January 5th. Virtual attendees will have access to the LIVE streamed sessions on Jan 4 and Jan 5, plus ALL 50 sessions will be recorded and available to every participant until March 31st. This amazing new format offers something for everyone and will continue to keep #OAgC23 as the Premier Agricultural Conference, setting farmers, agronomists and researchers up for success in 2023 and beyond!
Our new format embodies the conference theme of EMBRACING CHANGE, keeping all the great things from before plus more! Check out the brochure to unpack all the details, from the Sip n’ Social at Ridgetown, Optimizing Nitrogen at Waterloo, to Steve Kell and Maximizing Returns at Kemptville. Can’t make it IN-PERSON? Join virtually and choose from any one of the 50 amazing sessions available to all. And don’t forget TEC Talk Tuesdays, back once again by popular demand.
Registration is now OPEN! Visit www.OntarioAgConference.ca and personalize your registration with what works for you. This is one conference you cannot afford to miss, so act quickly! See you there.
For more information, contact:
Conference Co-Chair:
Albert Tenuta, OMAFRA
Email: albert.tenuta@ontario.ca
Ph: 519-360-8307

Conference Registration Lead:
Mary Margaret McDonald, Business Development Centre, UGRC
Email: mmcdonal@uoguelph.ca
Ph: 1-866-222-9682

On Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) Information Sessions
2023-01-03 12:00 - 14:00
Virtual event.
Please email Colleen Acres: cacres@ontariosoilcrop.org to register.
