Ontario Soil Crop

AGM - Russell SCIA
2022-12-09
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 (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.

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

On Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) Information Sessions
2022-12-08 02:00 - 16:00 | Norwich Legion, 55 Stover Street South, Norwich, Ontario, Canada
In person event.
Please email Margaret May: mmay@ontariosoilcrop.org to register.

Writing Your Rotational Grazing Plan (EFAO Virtual Conference)
2022-12-07 16:30 - 18:00
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
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.

Maximizing Your Nitrogen Dollar Series (Webinar)
2022-12-07 12:00 - 13:00
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 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
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).

Climate Change Adaptation in Grazing Practices - Sheep Edition (EFAO Virtual Conference)
2022-12-06 14:30 - 16:00
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
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.

Be In the Know!
2022-12-05 10:00 - 13:00
Join Norfolk Soil and Crop for a session on managing your stress on the farm. This ‘In the Know’ session is designed specifically for farmers and talks about mental health, emphasizing that stress is the biggest component that affects producers.
For more details and to register, please contact Nancy Van Sas at nvansas@ontariosoilcrop.org or by phone: 226-583-0850.

All about Nitrogen – Woodstock
2022-12-02 13:30 - 15:30 | Woodstock, Woodstock, Woodstock, Ontario, Canada
Learn about the Ups and downs of nitrogen for productivity, profitability and the planet. Join OSCIA, Peter Johnson and Greg Stewart for an informative talk on nitrogen management strategies and tools.
Location in Woodstock TBD. Check back again soon. For more information or to register, please contact Margaret May at mmay@ontariosoilcrop.org or 226-973-3548.

AGM - Wellington SCIA
2022-12-02 11:30 - 15:00
The event will be held at the Alma Bible Church in Alma, ON.
11:30 – 12:30 Registration & Refreshments: Join us for pie, ice cream and refreshments.
12:30-3:00 Annual General Meeting

Featuring:
The Honourable Rob Black, Senator for Ontario and Chair of the Senate Agriculture and Forestry Committee
Dan Breen: Building Resilient Soil
Patrick Verkley: “60-inch corn: Making Space for Opportunity”
More information at heartlandsoilcrop.org/events.

All participants MUST PRE-REGISTER by Wednesday Nov. 23 by calling Linda McFadden, 519-362-2094 (please leave a message) or by email to: linda.mcfadden@wightman.ca

AGM - Chatham-Kent SCIA
2022-12-02 11:30 - 14:30
Join Chatham-Kent SCIA on December 2nd 11:30-2:30 for their Annual General Meeting.
Sign up on EventBrite: https://bit.ly/3thH041, or email Colin.Little@ltvca.ca or via phone at 519-354-7310 ext. 231.

Growing Your Farm Profits (GYFP) Workshop - Douro (Day 2)
2022-12-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Douro Community Centre (East of Peterborough), 2893 Highway #8, Douro, Ontario, 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.

All About Nitrogen – Ridgetown
2022-12-02 09:30 - 11:30 | Ridgetown, Ridgetown, Ridgetown, Ontario, Canada
Learn about the Ups and downs of nitrogen for productivity, profitability and the planet. Join OSCIA, Peter Johnson and Greg Stewart for an informative talk on nitrogen management strategies and tools.
For more information or to register, please contact Margaret May at mmay@ontariosoilcrop.org or 226-973-3548.

AGM - North Simcoe SCIA
2022-12-02
Join North Simcoe SCIA on December 2, 2022 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Elmvale for their AGM. No pre-registration is required. Lunch will be $12.
For more information, please contact Ed Pridham at epridham@zing-net.ca or 705-428-5582.

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - Rosslyn (Day 2)
2022-12-01 10:00 - 15:30 | Rosslyn Community Hall, 3405 Rosslyn Road , Rosslyn, Ontario

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - Norwich (Day 1)
2022-12-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Norwich Royal Canadian Legion, 55 Stover Street South, Norwich, ON, Canada

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - Rostock (Day 2)
2022-12-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Rostock Hall, 4817 Line 46, Rostock, Ontario, Canada

Poultry Biosecurity - Guelph (Day 1)
2022-12-01 10:00 - 12:00

Essex SCIA AGM
2022-12-01 09:00 - 14:30 | St. John’s Parish Hall, 1782 Oriole Park Drive , Woodslee, Ontario
Essex SCIA is hosting their Annual General Meeting on Thursday, December 1st.
Where: St. John’s Parish Hall, Woodslee
Time: Registration – 8:30 am. Meeting start – 9:00 am
Featuring a presentation from Colin Elgie, OMAFRA Soil Fertility Specialist on Nitrogen Realities: Keeping N Where it Belongs
Preregistration Required: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/essex-scia-annual-meeting-tickets-465692969207
Admission: $50.00 (includes lunch & 2023 ESCIA membership) Cash or cheque at the door, please.
For further details, please contact Michael Dick at MDick@erca.org.
