Ontario Soil Crop

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - Brighton (Day 2)
2023-04-12 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Codrington Community Centre (Brighton), 2992 Highway 30 10km north of 401 ext 509, Brighton, 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 - Wallenstein (Day 1)
2023-04-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Wallenstein Feed Mill, 7307 Wellington Road 86 , Wallenstein, Ontario

Durham SCIA Spring Meeting
2023-04-12 09:30 - 15:00 | Port Perry Arena, 1655 Reach St, Port Perry, Ontario, L9L 1P2, Canada
Join Durham Soil & Crop for their spring meeting at the Port Perry Arena Hall on April 12. Speakers include:
Jonathan Zettler, CCA at Fieldwalker Agronomy

Soil sampling and mapping

Albert Tenuta, Field Crop Extension Plant Pathologist with OMAFRA

Tar Spot and Soybean Cyst nematodes

Colin Elgie, Soil Fertility Specialist with OMAFRA

Nitrogen management

This event is free to attend for Durham SCIA members.

Atelier de (PAE) plan agroenvironnemental - Casselman (Jour 1)
2023-04-11 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 - Brighton (Day 1)
2023-04-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Codrington Community Centre (Brighton), 2992 Highway 30 10km north of 401 ext 509, Brighton, Ontario

Dundas SCIA Spring Update Meeting
2023-04-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Chesterville Legion, 167 Queen St West , Chesterville, Ontario
Join the Dundas Soil and Crop Improvement Association for their Spring Update Meeting on April 4.
9:00 AM Registration $25.00

9:30 AM “Increasing Yields – Foliar Feeding + Biologicals”
10:00 AM “Soybean Weed Control Platforms”
10:30 AM “Puryield – Next Generation Nutrient Delivery for Crops”
11:00 AM “Planting Corn + Soybeans – Which One First?”
11:30 AM “Tools to Help Manage Plant Nutrients”

12:00 PM Lunch

12:45 PM “Update on OSCIA Programs”
1:00 PM “Nitrogen Quandary? Yields Up + Emissions Down!”
1:45 PM “Grain Markets Overview + Projection”
2:30 PM “Maximizing Soybean Yield”

3:15 PM Adjournment
For more information, please contact Tim Moher 613-774-2209.

Soil Fertility Workshop
2023-04-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Codrington Community Centre, 2992 County Rd 30, Codrington, Ontario, K0K 1R0, Canada
Quinte SCIA is hosting a Soil Fertility Workshop featuring Colin Elgie, OMAFRA Soil Fertility Specialist. Colin will cover how to read and interpret a soil test, how to develop a fertilizer plan, and considerations on adjusting that plan when fertilizer prices are high.
Bring your soil tests and questions.

Quinte SCIA Soil Fertility Workshop
2023-04-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Codrington Community Centre (Brighton), 2992 Highway 30 10km north of 401 ext 509, Brighton, Ontario
Quinte Soil & Crop is hosting a Soil Fertility Workshop on April 3 from 1-4 pm at the Codrington Community Centre, 2992 County Rd 30.
Colin Elgie, OMAFRA Soil Fertility Specialist, will cover the following:

How to read a soil test
How to use that to create a fertilizer plan
How to adjust for high-priced fertilizer
Useful tools to simplify the process

There’ll be time for specifics, so bring your soil test reports and your questions.

Starting a Farm in Ontario: Direct Marketing
2023-03-30 19:00 - 21:00
Starting a farm in Ontario can be a daunting task. Erich Weber of OMAFRA will present this course, which will walk you through the different stages that you will have to deal with when trying to start your new farm business.
This course is broken into three different webinars:

March 16, 2023 the course will focus on people who are interested in starting a crop based farm (ie. corn, soybeans, grapes, apples, etc.).
March 23, 2023 the course will focus on people who are interested in starting a livestock based farm (ie. beef, turkey, sheep, goat, etc.).
March 30, 2023 the course will focus on people who are interested in starting a farm business that will sell their products direct to the consumer.

The three webinars will start at 7 pm on each day and will go for approximately 2 hours and will cover such topics as:

Business planning
Financing options
Tax considerations
Commodity/farm organizations and how they can help you.

On April 15, 2023 you are invited to attend a free in person trade show where you can meet with different professionals across the agriculture industry who can help you make your future farm business succeed. The in person trade show will be held at the Rocklyn Community Centre and will run from 1-5 pm.
Please register at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/starting-a-farm-in-ontario-tickets-471433037907 by one day prior to the webinar if you would like to attend.
For more information, you can reach out to info@greyagservices.ca or call 519-986-3756.

Lambton Cattlemen Spring Information Meeting
2023-03-30 18:30 - 21:00 | Brooke Alvinston Inwood Community Centre, 3310 Walnut Street, Alvinston, Ontario, N0N 1A0, Canada
Join the Lambton Cattleman’s Association for their Spring Information Meeting! Speakers include:

Dr. Kim Schneider, University of Guelph – latest research in using cover crops to help manage summer grazing slumps in rotational grazing systems
Debbie Brander, Agricorp – update on production insurance options for forage crops

For questions or to register, contact Chad Anderson at yourfourthman@gmail.com. A fee may apply for participants joining for dinner.
Note: This event qualifies as one KSE for either Cover Cropping OR Rotational Grazing projects.

Learning the Costs on Ontario Dairy Goat Farms
2023-03-29 12:30 - 15:00
What does it take to be a profitable dairy goat producer?  Dairy goat cost of production was recently benchmarked for the years 2019 to 2021 with Ontario dairy goat producers.  This session will showcase what we learned from producers, the industry and walk through knowing and comparing your cost of production with a new tool.
Led by Marlene Paibomesai and John Molenhuis of OMAFRA, this webinar takes place online on Wednesday March 29th from 12:30 – 3:00 pm.
To register, go to: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/learning-the-costs-on-ontario-dairy-goat-farms-tickets-471473408657 by March 28th at noon.
For more information you can email info@greyagservices.ca or call 519-986-3756.

Annual Grazing Meeting featuring Troy Bishopp "The Grass Whisperer"
2023-03-28 19:00 - 21:00 | BM&G Community Centre, 800 Sports Dr, Brussels, Ontario, N0G 1H0, Canada
Brussels Agri Services Ltd hosts this informative grazing meeting annually; this event will host graziers from around the province.
The featured speaker will be Troy Bishopp of New York, also known as “The Grass Whisperer.” Troy is a fourth-generation grass farmer, conservation professional, grazing advocate, and award-winning freelance writer/photographer. He is a practical steward and storyteller who shares his real experiences, both good and bad.
For more information or to register, contact tim@brusselsagri.com

OFA Research Day (Virtual)
2023-03-28 09:30 - 16:30
OFA is pleased to be hosting our third annual Research Day virtual event on Tuesday, March 28. The event will feature presentations from the OFA Farm Policy Research Team as well as OFA stakeholders and partners. Each presentation will be followed by a Q & A. Research project topics for this year include:

Agritourism & Direct Farm Marketing
Adoption of Beneficial Management Practices
Deadstock
Cybersecurity
Farmer Wellness
Ag Robotics & Innovation
And more!

The day will wrap up with a panel discussion on “4R Nutrient Stewardship & Fertilizer Emissions,” beginning at 3:45 p.m. This panel discussion is the OSCIA-recognized KSE.
To register, visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElde2rrjsvEtc0sNZ3u5TcI2EbI636TBQw

Starting a Farm in Ontario: Livestock
2023-03-23 19:00 - 21:00

Planter School
2023-03-23 10:00 - 14:30 | Binbrook, 1308 Guyatt Rd., Binbrook, Ontario, Canada
Hamilton-Wentworth Soil and Crop has planned another activity for members. This will be planter school and here is the information:

Thursday March 23, 2023
Leosta Farms
1308 Guyatt Rd
Binbrook, Ontario

10:00 am Registration
10:30 am Planter Adjustments and Maintenance – speaker – Nik Oreskovic
11:30 am Meter Adjustments and Maintenance – Justin Hiebert
12:15 pm Lunch from Jones Bakery
1:00 pm Cause and Effect of Planter Performance – speaker – Greg Stewart
1:45 pm Farmer Panel – Tips and Tricks TBD

FREE for OSCIA Members!

There is a limited number of spots available so sign up early!

RSVP – hamiltonwentworthsoilandcrop@gmail.com or call/text Michelle at 905-973-8234.

So you've overwintered a cover crop. Now what? (Virtual)
2023-03-22 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 or the conditions aren’t quite right, it can be a challenge.
Join OSCIA and Jake Monroe, Soil Management Specialist (Field Crops) at OMAFRA, for an informative webinar and Q&A. Learn strategies for managing cover crop residue in the spring.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrdeGsrDgsGNNBKYz2XJv26pqwbdUE1fDD
Questions can be directed to OFCAF@ontariosoilcrop.org

Elevate Your Grain Storage Game
2023-03-22 13:00 - 15:00
James Dyck of OMAFRA will be presenting this webinar on Wednesday March 22nd from 1 – 3 pm.
“You work hard all year to grow your crops, battle the weather to get them harvested, and then you…. stick all that grain in a big tin can and forget about it? Without proper management, grain quality can deteriorate rapidly in storage and impact your earnings. This webinar will help you better understand your grain drying and storage systems, discuss ways to improve drying and storage outcomes, teach you a few useful tools, and highlight the latest drying and storage technologies and research.”
If you would like to register for this webinar, please do so at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/elevate-your-grain-storage-game-tickets-471461192117
If you would like more information, you can email info@greyagservices.ca, or call 519-986-3756.

Cover Crop Webinar
2023-03-22 12:30 - 14:00
This Lunch and Learn will be a panel discussion with area farmers about what worked and what didn’t on their farms and why they decided to use cover crops. Some participants have used cover crops for years; others are new to the practice.

Cover Crop Lunch and Learn (Virtual)
2023-03-22 12:30 - 14:00
This Lunch and Learn will be a panel discussion with area farmers talking about what worked and what didn’t work on their farms and why they decided to use cover crops. Some of the participants have been using cover crops for a number of years, and others are new to planting a cover crop in their rotations. The panelists cover a variety of farm operations:

Kevin Cole – Hunco Farms, Cobourg
Norm Lamothe – Woodleigh Farms, Cavan
Matt Glen – Glen Isle Ag., Keene
Scott Honey – Loval Farms, Warkworth

Each panelist will have 10-15 minutes to provide a brief overview of their farming operation and how they are using/managing cover crops in their operation (what works, what they still have to learn, ideas for the future, etc). Jim McComb will moderate the discussion, which will be followed by a question & answer session.
For more information, or to register, visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cover-crop-lunch-and-learn-tickets-559542545817

Manure Mondays (Virtual)
2023-03-20 14:00 - 15:00
Manure Mondays is a webinar series that continues where the Manure Expo left off and provides the opportunity to share new technology and information about managing manure. A series of educational sessions will be presented by OMAFRA and NAME (North American Manure Expo). Registration is free and includes access to all sessions.

Jan 30 – Impact of Management Decisions on GHG Emissions

James Dyck (OMAFRA) will unravel the components of greenhouse gases in agriculture, focusing on livestock and manure. James will demonstrate how the AgriSuite GHG calculator can help producers compare the impact of management practices in reducing emissions.

Feb 6 – Virtual Manure Tour

Sponsored by OPACA/Farm & Food Care this webinar will follow-up from a video series produced to highlight handling manure on the farm in today’s world. Intended as an interactive session, a panel will discuss with participants the benefits, challenges and technology or information gaps in making the most from manure (webinar will extend beyond 3 pm)

Mar 6 – From barn to field and back again

This webinar will focus on questions around field application of compost from bedded pack barns and how to maximize nutrient and soil heath benefits.

Mar 20 – Answering the Top 10 Manure Questions

You pose the questions by Feb 1 (send questions to Christine.brown1@ontario.ca) and we’ll try to find answers

Note: OFCAF applicants must participate in the live sessions to receive credit for participating in a KSE. The Feb 13th and 27th and March 13 sessions do not qualify at KSEs.

Exposing the Virtues of Rye (Virtual)
2023-03-20 12:30 - 13:30
Keith Berns from Green Cover Seeds and Reuben Stone of Valley Bio Limited are getting together to discuss the virtues of Rye in cover cropping. Regardless of your experience with cover cropping, this is a great opportunity to learn all about rye, how it helps, what it does in your rotation, and so much more. When considering cover cropping for the first time, rye can be a good place to start. Tune in to this webinar and learn all about it.
Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMpdOyvqTksHtJqnedSYoSEyxRWXFxmjDQx
Questions can be directed to laura@valleybio.com

Cover Cropping Strategies for Market Gardeners (Virtual)
2023-03-20 12:00 - 13:30
Cover crops are a key component of building soil health, cycling nutrients, and practicing ecological and regenerative agriculture- but it takes some learning to find the right cover cropping mixes, timing, termination strategies, and rotations for your context. In this panel, join several market gardeners who are passionate about cover cropping as they share what’s worked for them and what they’ve learned along the way, and answer your cover cropping questions. This session will focus on cover cropping strategies for market gardens that operate at a human-powered and/or “BCS scale” rather than a tractor scale; however, many of the lessons learned will be transferable to other scales and equipment types.
Moderator: Angie Koch- Fertile Ground CSA
Panelists: Brenda Hsueh (Black Sheep Farm), Ekow Stone (FoodShare), Jesse Way (Milky Way Farm), Martina Schaefer (Spiral Farm)
For more information and to register, visit https://efao.ca/event/cover-cropping-strategies-for-market-gardeners/

Starting a Farm in Ontario: Crops
2023-03-16 19:00 - 21:00

Cover Crop Rotations and Mixes that Work (Ottawa Valley Farm Show)
2023-03-15 09:30 - 10:30 | EY Centre, 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1V 2N6, Canada
Check out this informative session at the Ottawa Valley Farm Show on making different cover crop mixes fit into your crop rotation.

Speakers include:

Sebastien Belliard, Soil Management Specialist, OMAFRA
Reuben Stone, Valley Bio Ltd.

Location: Meeting room 1, Blue Room, EY Centre Ottawa
To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cover-crop-rotations-and-mixes-that-work-tickets-559020353927 Space is limited.
Please note: You must purchase a ticket to the Ottawa Valley Farm Show to access this KSE. You can purchase a ticket online or at the door.
Questions? Contact OFCAF@ontariosoilcrop.org

Ottawa Valley Farm Show
2023-03-14 08:00 - 2023-03-16 17:00 | EY Centre, 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1V 2N6, Canada

Profitable Pastures (Virtual)
2023-03-07 20:00 - 21:00
The Ontario Forage Council is hosting their annual Profitable Pastures webinar series daily from March 7-9, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. Speakers include:

Bison Producer and 2021 Mapleseed Pasture Award Recipient – Mark Shouldice
Advanced Grazing Mentors – Anita O’Brien, Dean Cober, and Birgit Martin; and
Independent Grazing Expert – Jim Gerrish

To register for free, visit https://events.eventzilla.net/e/profitable-pastures-2023-2138571086
NOTE: These webinars must be attended LIVE to qualify as a KSE. Watching recordings of the sessions will not meet this requirement. EACH session/webinar qualifies as one (1) KSE.

Small Grains Meet Up: Cover Crops and Small Grains (Virtual)
2023-03-08 13:00 - 14:00
Join EFAO for a conversational, discussion-based hour with other farmers interested in cover cropping with their small grains.
Hear from Brett Israel of 3Gen Organics, who will kick off the discussion! 3Gen Organics is a multigenerational family farm in Wallenstein, Ontario, where they grow 540 acres of corn, soybeans, small grains and hay crops to fuel their organic pork production. Brett and his family are innovators determined to continue to improve their rotations, and one tool they use is cover crops!
Tune in to share your own cover cropping experiences, ask questions and discuss solutions. Whether you’ve been growing grains for 50 years or you’re still looking for the perfect piece of land, you’re welcome to come and see what we can learn together.
To learn more or to register, visit https://efao.ca/event/small-grains-meet-up-cover-crops-and-small-grains/
