Ontario Soil Crop

Learning the Costs on Ontario Dairy Goat Farms
2023-03-29 12:30 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
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 | Ontario
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 | Ontario
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.

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 | Ontario
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 | Ontario
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 | Ontario
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 | Ontario
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, 2023-03-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Ontario
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 | Ontario
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 | Ontario
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 | Ontario

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 | Ontario
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 | Ontario
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/

Decision-Making Around BMPs (Virtual)
2023-03-08 12:30 - 13:30 | Ontario
Are you interested in hearing about farmers’ experiences implementing best management practices on their farms? Tune in on March 8th!
This panel discussion, led by Tracey Ryan of the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association, will take place on Zoom. You will hear directly from farmers who will share their experiences and decision-making when implementing best management practices into their operations.
Speakers include:

Henry Denotter
Chad Anderson

For more information and to register, please visit: https://bit.ly/3I5MEOR
This event is supported through funding from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs.

M & R Feeds Crop Update
2023-03-08 11:00 - 15:30 | Cobden Curling Club, 43 Astrolabe Rd, Cobden, Ontario, Canada
Join M&R Feeds for their annual Crop Update. Presentations include:

11:15 am 5 Reasons Why BMR Works! – Ashley Knapton, Pioneer Dairy Nutrition
12:45 pm Planting Corn and Soybeans, Which One First? – Lindsay Caldwell, PT Sullivan Agro
1:30 pm Pioneer Hybrids, Traits & Technologies – Paul Hermans, Pioneer Agronomist
12:15 pm Nitrogen Quandry? Yields Up, Emissions Down – Paull Sullivan, PT Sullivan Agro (Nitrogen Management KSE)

To register, please call the Micksburg Location at 613-735-3689.

London Farm Show
2023-03-08 08:00 - 2023-03-10 17:00 | Agriplex at Western Fair, 845 Florence St., London, ON, N5W 6G6, Canada
London Farm Show https://www.londonfarmshow.com/

Success with Pair Raising Calves
2023-03-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Ontario
Marlene Paibomesai and Tom Wright, both Dairy Specialists with OMAFRA will present this webinar. In the course, participants will learn about raising two calves together and key strategies to have success. It will cover why it matters, housing options, and how to overcome common challenges when moving to pair raising calves from raising calves individually.
The webinar will take place through Zoom on Tuesday March 7th from 1 – 3 pm. Please register at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/success-with-pair-raising-calves-tickets-471406568737 by March 5th at noon.

Profitable Pastures
2023-03-07 08:00 - 2023-03-09 17:00 | Ontario
Profitable Pastures. Free webinars, 8 pm Eastern/7 pm Central. Details and registration will be made available at https://onforagenetwork.ca/events/ closer to the event.

Carleton SCIA Seed Show & Spring Meeting
2023-03-06 10:00 - 15:00 | North Gower – Alfred Taylor Recreation Centre, 2300 Community Way , North Gower, Ontario
Join Ottawa-Carleton SCIA for their annual Soil and Crop Seed Show! Presentations include:
10:00 am – 11:20 am Brent Corrigan (Spear Seeds) – Cover crops, Sorghum Sudangrass and alternative feed cover crops. Would this be an option for you? (Cover Cropping KSE)
11:30 am – 12:00 pm Pete Spyk (GET Corp) – Alternative energy and the opportunities for your farm.
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Phil Cameron (TD Agriculture) – The Economics behind Variable Rate (Nitrogen Management KSE)
For more information or to register, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/s/carleton-scia-seed-show-spring/930112405100893/
Note: This event is open to Ottawa-Carleton SCIA members.

Get to Know Your Cow-Calf Business and Production Information
2023-03-02 09:30 - 15:00 | Grey Ag Services, 206 Toronto Street S., Markdale, Ontario, Canada
Join us for this informative day where James Bryne will talk about making breeding decisions to maximize your dollars, Steve Duff will give a market outlook for 2023 and discuss direct to consumer sales in the beef industry, and John Molenhuis will present on beef operation cost of production data. Lunch is included, so come with friends and be prepared to network with other beef producers too!
The meeting will be held at Grey Ag Services in Markdale from 9:45 am – 2:45 pm on Thursday March 2nd 2023.
Please RSVP to infor@greyagservices.ca by February 28th at noon if you would like to participate in this day.

Sheep Body Condition Scoring for Monitoring Feeding Programs
2023-03-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Grey Ag Services, 206 Toronto Street S., Markdale, Ontario, Canada
Join Grey Ag Services and Delma Kennedy (OMAFRA) for this is a hands-on workshop that will discuss why and when body condition scoring is important, and have participants using loin models to practice identifying different body condition scores.
The workshop will be held at Grey Ag Services in Markdale ON from 7 – 8:30 pm on Wednesday March 1st 2023.
Please RSVP to info@greyagservices.ca by February 27th at noon if you would like to attend.

Soil Health & Nitrogen Management with Dr. David Burton (Virtual)
2023-03-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Ontario
Dr. David Burton is a Research Professor and the Director of the Centre for Sustainable Soil Management at Dalhousie University. He will present background on the health of our soils, discuss nitrogen management, and discuss current research projects and findings.
This event will take place on Zoom and the registration details can be found here: https://bit.ly/3XdABTW
This event is supported through funding from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs.

Ontario Goat AGM
2023-03-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Listowel Agricultural Hall, 5699 Perth Line 86, Listowel, Ontario, Canada
Ontario Goat AGM
Wednesday March 1, 2023, 10AM to 2PM
(doors open @ 9:30am for registration and refreshments)
Catered Hot Lunch by the Listowel Ag Society
Speaker Line up:

John Molenhuis – OMAFRA–Dairy Goat Cost of Production Study
Dr. Emma Borkowski – Ontario Vet College –Grazing Goats Parasite Project

Cost of Admittance: $30/person
FREE FOR OG MEMBERS!
(OG Memberships available for purchase @ event)
CONTACT CECILIA TO REGISTER!
