Ontario Soil Crop

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

Be In the Know!
2022-12-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Ontario
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 | Ontario
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 | Ontario
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 | Ontario
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
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 - 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 | 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).

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.

AGM - Essex SCIA
2022-12-01 09:00 - 14:00 | Ontario
The Essex Soil & Crop Improvement Association
Annual General Meeting

Where: St. John’s Parish Hall, Woodslee
When: Thursday, December 1st, 2022
Preregistration Required: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/essex-scia-annual-meeting-tickets-465692969207
Time: Registration/payment – 8:30 am. Meeting starting – 9:00 am
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.

Agenda
Nitrogen Fertilizer Update
Colin Elgie, OMAFRA Soil Fertility Specialist
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Cover Crop Update
Guest Speaker: To be Announced
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Conservation Farm Award Winner – 2022

Improved Nitrogen Management – What options might work best for you?
2022-11-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Brodhagen Community Hall, 6708 Perth County Line 44, Mitchell (Brodhagen), Ontario, Canada
Join OSCIA for an informative presentation and discussion on nitrogen management options, featuring expertise from Deb Campbell, Agronomy Advantage Inc.
For questions or to register, contact Lois Sinclair at 519-955-3139 or lsinclair@ontariosoilcrop.org.

Note: A Cover Cropping KSE will be offered at the same location from 10 a.m. to noon.

Maximizing Your Nitrogen Dollar Series (Webinar)
2022-11-30 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 - Brighton (Day 2)
2022-11-30 10:00 - 15:00 | Codrington Community Centre (Brighton), 2992 Highway 30 10km north of 401 ext 509, Brighton, Ontario

Cover Cropping Choices for Healthy Soil
2022-11-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Brodhagen Community Centre, 6708 Perth Line 44, Brodhagen, Ontario, N0K 1N0, Canada
Join OSCIA for an informative presentation and discussion on cover cropping options to maximize soil health, featuring expertise from Anne Verhallen, OMAFRA Soil Management Specialist.
For questions or to register, contact Lois Sinclair at 519-955-3139 or lsinclair@ontariosoilcrop.org.

Note: A Nitrogen Management KSE will be offered at the same location from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - Milton (Day 2)
2022-11-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Country Heritage Park (Milton), Ag-Museum, Milton, Ontario

Understanding the Role of Nitrogen Stabilizers in Corn and Wheat Crops – Virtual
2022-11-28 09:00 - 10:00 | Ontario
Understanding how the various nitrogen stabilizers on the market are designed to work, When and how they are best applied to optimize their performance and protect the environment from potential N loss and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Registration will be open on Nov 1 at www.agris.coop. A zoom link will she shared with registrants a few days before the event.

Maple Syrup 101
2022-11-26 13:30 - 15:30 | Ontario
Do you have a hardwood bush on the farm? Are you interested in learning about syrup production, or expanding your current operation? Supplementing the income already generated by your farm with a new endeavor, or just enjoying home made syrup on your pancakes? Join us for Maple Syrup 101!
This hybrid course will cover equipment, sap collection, boiling, farm sales and labelling, as well as insights into syrup production and marketing from local producers. Presenters include OMAFRA Maple Specialist Jenny Liu, as well as Bob Lesperance of Sauble River Farms and Bob Gray of Kemble Mountain Maple Products. Please register by November 24th by emailing info@greyagservices.ca or calling 519-986-3756.
The course will be offered in a hybrid format – join us in-person at Grey Ag Services, Markdale, or online through Zoom.

One-day Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Renewal Workshop - Elgin (Day 1)
2022-11-26 09:30 - 15:30 | Elgin Lions Hall (Leeds County), 19 Pineview Dr , Elgin, Ontario
The one-day EFP Renewal Workshop is for farmers looking to update a 3rd or 4th edition EFP and have their previously verified workbook. This Workshop offers farmers the opportunity to work with knowledgeable OSCIA staff networking with fellow farmers and information about cost-share funding.

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - Norwich (Day 2)
2022-11-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Norwich Royal Canadian Legion, 55 Stover Street South, Norwich, ON, Canada

Growing Your Farm Profits (GYFP) Workshop - Douro (Day 1)
2022-11-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Douro Community Centre (East of Peterborough), 2893 Highway #8, Douro, Ontario, Canada

Does Soil Health Pay? Understanding the Costs and Benefits of BMPs
2022-11-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Erin Legion, 12 Dundas St E, Erin, Ontario, N0B 1T0, Canada
Healthy agricultural soils are necessary for long-term farm profits, resilience to extreme weather, and environmental benefits. Yet the benefits and costs of adopting soil health practices are difficult to measure. Many studies have shown the net benefits of no-till, cover crops and other practices. But those also show risks and variability that can cost farmers. Does soil health pay? If so, what factors can maximize benefits?
Join the Greenbelt Foundation, Our Food Future and Erin Common Ground for a FREE in-person event at the Erin Legion.
Space is limited. To register or find more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/does-soil-health-pay-tickets-432514010047
