Ontario Soil Crop

Pasture Walk: Explore Cover Crop Grazing
2022-12-17 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Cobden, Cobden, Canada
Join the Ontario Sheep Farmers District 9 Committee for a pasture walk on December 17 near Cobden. The pasture walk is rain or shine, so please dress accordingly.
Hear from Chris Moore, who has been rotational and managed grazing for 15 years and manages a 600-ewe flock on pasture, solar sites, and cover crops.
Learn how to:

Extend the grazing season
Set up temporary fencing
Deter predators
Work with other farmers

RSVP for the address: 613-913-4994
For more information, contact kinburnsheep@gmail.com

Grey County SCIA AGM
2022-12-16 10:00 - 15:30 | Ontario
Please join the Grey County SCIA for their Annual General Meeting at the Rocklyn Community Centre between 10 am and 3:30 pm on December 16th 2022. Registration and dinner is $25.00 for members and $30 for non-members. Pre-registration is required and can be done by emailing lorie@greyagservices.ca or calling 519-986-3756.
Meeting agenda as follows:
10:00 – Welcome
10:15 – OSCIA Program Update, Andy Van Niekerk, Provincial SCIA Director for Georgian Central Region
10:30 – OMAFRA Update, Andrew Barrie, Environmental Specialist, OMAFRA
10:45 – Highlights from 2022, Including Nitrogen Plot Results, Deb Campbell, Agronomist & Owner, Agronomy Advantage Inc.
11:30 – Land Values, Ryan Parker, Partner/Appraiser, Valco Consultants Inc.
12:15 – Ham and Scalloped Potato Dinner catered by Temple Hill United Church
1:15 – Annual General Meeting
2:00 – Maximizing Your Marketing Opportunities, Tammy Young, Grain Merchandiser, Les Young Farms Ltd.
2:35 – Crop Inputs Update: 2023 Supply Issues, Emission Reduction Policy and Import Tariffs, Russel Hurst, Executive Director, Ontario Agri Business Association
3:10 – Question Period (posed to the last 2 presenters)
3:30 – Adjournx

Maximizing Your Nitrogen Dollar Series (Webinar)
2022-12-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-12-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Ontario
Maximizing Your Nitrogen Fertilizer Dollar is a 4-part webinar series where participants can join academic, extension and grower experts to discuss maximizing N-use efficiency using available tools, BMPs, and new technology.
Each session is focused on specific sectors of Ontario agriculture:
Session 1: Wed, Nov 23 Overview – the science of N, the N cycle, and emissions

Dr. Claudia Wagner-Riddle (University of Guelph)
Dr. Dave Burton (Dalhousie University)

Session 2: Wed, Nov 30 Maximizing N use efficiency – horticulture crops

Dr. Mario Tenuta (University of Manitoba)
Elaine Roddy (OMAFRA)
Joeseph Tomecek (Tomecek Agronomy Services Inc.)

Session 3: Wed, Dec 7 Maximizing N use efficiency – field crops

Dr. Craig Drury (AAFC – Harrow Research Station)
Colin Elgie (OMAFRA)
Caleb Niemeyer (Woodrill Farms Ltd.)

Session 4: Wed, Dec 14 Maximizing N use efficiency – livestock and manure

Dr. Andrew VanderZaag (AAFC – Ottawa Research Station)
Christoph Wand (OMAFRA)

For additional information or to register for the webinar, visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/maximizing-your-nitrogen-dollar-2022-webinar-series-tickets-460828549597

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - Brodhagen (Day 2)
2022-12-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Brodhagen Community Centre, 6708 Perth Line 44, Brodhagen, Ontario, N0K 1N0, 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.

Livestock Biosecurity - Guelph (Day 2)
2022-12-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Ontario
Pour les producteurs bovins ovins caprins et laitiers un vétérinaire vous montrera les avantages d’avoir un programme de biosécurité et identifiera les pratiques clés pour vous aider à améliorer la biosécurité de votre ferme. Vous aurez l’occasion d’apprendre du personnel compétent de l’AASRO sur les possibilités de partage des coûts et le réseautage avec d’autres agriculteurs. Pour les webinaires la participation aux DEUX sessions est requise et vous devez disposer d’une connexion Internet fiable et d’un ordinateur portable ou de bureau pour participer (pas de smartphone).

On Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) Information Sessions
2022-12-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Brook Alvinston Inwood Community Centre, 83310 Walnut Street, Alvinston, Ontario, Canada
In person event.
Please email Margaret May: mmay@ontariosoilcrop.org to register.

Grenville SCIA Annual Meeting
2022-12-13 10:00 - 15:00 | National Masonic Lodge, 36 Bennett St., Spencerville, Ontario, K0E 1X0, Canada
Grenville Soil and Crop will be holding their Annual Meeting Tuesday, December 13th, at the National Masonic Lodge.
10:15AM – Warren Schneckenburger, OSCIA President
10:45AM – Colleen Acres, Regional Program Lead
11:15AM – Eleanor Renaud, Provincial Director
11:30AM – Laura Scott, OMAFRA – Update on Regional Projects
11:50AM – Harry Bennett – IPM Report
12:10-1:00PM LUNCH BREAK
1:00PM – Xtend and Enlist Weed Systems – Terry Good, Senior Agronomist, Harvex
1:30PM – Nitrogen Use Efficiency and Nitrous Oxide Emissions – Bryan Cook, Cropland Consulting Inc.

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - Marionville (Day 1)
2022-12-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Marionville Community Centre, 4629 Grégoire Road , Marionville, Ontario

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - Jerseyville (Day 1)
2022-12-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Rd S , Jerseyville, Ontario

On Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) Information Sessions
2022-12-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Ontario
In person event.
Please email Lois Sinclair: lsinclair@ontariosoilcrop.org to register.

On Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) Information Sessions
2022-12-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Mount Forest Legion, 140 King Street West, Mount Forest, Canada
In person event please email Lois Sinclair lsinclair@ontariosoilcrop.org to register.

Renfrew SCIA AGM
2022-12-09 10:30 - 15:30 | Renfrew Armouries, 115 Veterans Memorial , Renfrew, Ontario
Renfrew County Soil & Crop Association AGM
Galbraith Room, Renfrew Armouries
December 9, 2022 10:30am-3:30pm
Guest speaker: Jason Davis, County Weed Inspector
Contact Brandy Matheson for additional details: renfrewscia@gmail.com

AGM - Russell SCIA
2022-12-09 | Ontario
The Russell SCIA AGM will be held on December 9, 2022.
For more information, please reach out to Valerie Charbonneau at 613-619-0192.

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - Norwich (Day 2)
2022-12-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Norwich Royal Canadian Legion, 55 Stover Street South, Norwich, ON, Canada

Poultry Biosecurity - Guelph (Day 2)
2022-12-08 10:00 - 12:00 | 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).

Northumberland SCIA Annual General Meeting
2022-12-08 09:30 - 16:00 | Codrington, 2992 County Rd 30, Codrington, Ontario, K0K 1R0, Canada
Northumberland Soil & Crop is holding its Annual General Meeting on December 8 at the Codrington Community Centre. Following the business portion of the meeting, sessions will include:
What’s Next? Emerging technologies in agriculture
Scott Shearer, Professor and Chair, Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Ohio State University (via Zoom)
What’s going on with the markets?
Steve Kell, Market Analyst
Nitrogen management: Feed the crop AND reduce emissions? (KSE)
Greg Stewart, Maizex Agronomy Lead
Updates and Opportunities from Soil & Crop
Robin Brown, EC Regional Program Lead and Workshop Leader, OSCIA
Pre-registration is not required. $60.00 for lunch and 2023 membership. $20.00 for lunch only.
Contact Gord Speksnijder at gspeksnijder@ontariosoilcrop.org or Eric Lawlor at foxfire@xplornet.com with any questions.

Northumberland SCIA Annual General Meeting
2022-12-08 09:30 - 16:00 | Ontario

On Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) Information Sessions
2022-12-08 02:00 - 16:00 | Norwich Legion, 55 Stover Street South, Norwich, Ontario, Canada

Writing Your Rotational Grazing Plan (EFAO Virtual Conference)
2022-12-07 16:30 - 18:00 | Ontario
This farmer-to-farmer meet-up will focus on what you need to know to write an effective rotational grazing plan. While the information presented will be broadly applicable for anyone hoping to learn more about rotational grazing plans in general, it will focus specifically on what needs to be included in your plan to be able to apply for the January 2023 intake of the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF). Presenters will share example grazing plans and will be available to answer your questions from their understanding of the OFCAF program. Whether you’re planning to apply for certain or are sitting on the metaphorical (perimeter) fence, this meet-up will bring together concrete examples and expertise to support you in your rotational grazing journey!
For more information or to register, visit https://efao.ca/event/regrowth-2022/

Note: OFCAF applicants must attend the live virtual session to receive credit for their participation in this KSE. The recording is not eligible.

Climate Change Adaptation in Grazing Practices - Cattle Edition (EFAO Virtual Conference)
2022-12-07 12:30 - 14:00 | Ontario
In this panel, moderated by Brenda Hsueh, farmers will share how they have adapted their grazing practices to cope with the realities of a changing climate, from drought, higher temperatures in summer/a longer summer slump, flooding, extreme weather events, and other considerations. The discussion will also touch on the benefits and challenges of choosing grazing practices that minimize climate emissions, and help improve production, profitability, carbon sequestration, drought resilience, biodiversity and soil health.
For more information or to register, visit https://efao.ca/event/regrowth-2022/

Note: OFCAF applicants must attend the live virtual session to receive credit for their participation in this KSE. The recording is not eligible.

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - Brodhagen (Day 1)
2022-12-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Brodhagen Community Centre, 6708 Perth Line 44, Brodhagen, Ontario, N0K 1N0, Canada

AgriSuite Workshop
2022-12-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Warwick Community Centre, 7074 Egremont Road, Watford, Ontario, Canada
AgriSuite is a suite of free web-based decision support tools developed by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). The tools on AgriSuite can help you determine the best management practices for your farm that will:

save money by improving the amount of fertilizer and other materials used
reduce the environmental impact of on-farm generated nutrients
protect drinking water sources
reduce soil erosion
maintain soil productivity
manage the beneficial use of off-farm wastes on agricultural land

At this workshop, you will learn about the new AgriSuite tools available, how to use them, and prepare a custom Field Management Plan.
What to bring? For the hands-on portion, please bring:

A laptop/tablet (recommended) or smartphone to access AgriSuite online
Set of information for a field of interest (for example, soil tests, crop and yield history, records of manure/organic amendments and fertilizer applied – note that this information is not collected, it is for your use).

A free lunch will be provided afterwards.
Please register by contacting Nicole, ndrumm@scrca.on.ca

Livestock Biosecurity - Guelph (Day 1)
2022-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Ontario

Climate Change Adaptation in Grazing Practices - Sheep Edition (EFAO Virtual Conference)
2022-12-06 14:30 - 16:00 | Ontario
In this panel, moderated by Brenda Hsueh, farmers will share how they have adapted their grazing practices to cope with the realities of a changing climate, from drought, higher temperatures in summer/a longer summer slump, flooding, extreme weather events, and other considerations. The discussion will also touch on the benefits and challenges of choosing grazing practices that minimize climate emissions and help improve production, profitability, carbon sequestration, drought resilience, biodiversity and soil health.
For more information or to register, visit https://efao.ca/event/regrowth-2022/

Note: OFCAF applicants must attend the live virtual session to receive credit for their participation in this KSE. The recording is not eligible.

Leeds SCIA AGM
2022-12-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Forfar Hall, 1544 Highway 15, Portland, Ontario, K0G 1V0, Canada
Leeds County Soil and Crop Improvement Association AGM 2022
Forfar Hall, December 6,2022 10 am
Morning session:
Local AGM
OSCIA regional updates
Workshop and program updates
General sharing or information and ideas if what the members would like to see done in the county
Lunch at noon, provided by Fergs Cookhouse, $12 each
Afternoon session:
Improving Nitrogen Use Efficiency:
The planned approach
with Bryan Cooke
Yearly membership $50, cost increase to be explained at the meeting.

Cover Cropaganza - Cover Crop Strategies to Reduce Tillage (EFAO Virtual Conference)
2022-12-06 09:30 - 11:30 | Ontario
Over the past three years, in cooperation with the Living Lab-Ontario project, Ken Laing of Orchard Hill Farm has tested different combinations of cover crops and vegetable crops to reduce tillage for organic vegetable systems. These trials include deep compost mulch, winter-killed cover crops, and flail-mowed and rolled cover crops with various crops. In conversation with Angie Koch, join Ken as he shares his recommended cover crop strategies for reducing tillage for potatoes, garlic, winter and summer squash, and field tomatoes.
For more information or to register, visit https://efao.ca/event/regrowth-2022/

Note: OFCAF applicants must attend the live virtual session to receive credit for their participation in this KSE. The recording is not eligible.

Dundas Soil and Crop AGM
2022-12-06 09:15 - 15:00 | Chesterville Legion Hall, 167 Queen Street, Chesterville, Ontario, P0T 2L0, Canada
Dundas SCIA is hosting their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, December 6, at Chesterville Legion Hall.
Registration starts at 9:15AM
AGM begins at 10:00 a.m.
To register, contact Jessica Menkhorst at 613-223-8913 or dundas.oscia@gmail.com. The registration fee is $25.00.
The after-lunch program includes a presentation (KSE) from Kelvin Heppner on Fertilizer Emissions and the Federal Government’s Plan.
Kelvin Heppner is an agriculture journalist and broadcaster based in southern Manitoba. Having reported on Canadian agriculture since the 2000s, his work can be found on RealAgriculture.com and heard on RealAg Radio on SiriusXM Channel 147. When he’s not working on a story or hosting a show or podcast, he’s usually in a chicken barn or a tractor cab, as he also farms with his family.
