Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - Chesley (Day 1)
2023-05-02 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Chesley, To be determined , Chesley, 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 - Kirkton (Day 1)
2023-05-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Kirkton Woodham Community Centre, 70497 Road 164 , Kirkton, Ontario

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - Floradale (Day 1)
2023-05-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Floradale Mennonite Church, 22 Florapine Road, Floradale, Ontario, Canada

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - Kirkton (Day 2)
2023-05-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Kirkton Woodham Community Centre, 70497 Road 164 , Kirkton, Ontario

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - Jerseyville (Day 2)
2023-05-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Rd S , Jerseyville, Ontario

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - St. Thomas (Day 2)
2023-05-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Masonic Centre of Elgin, 42703 Fruit Ridge Line , St. Thomas, Ontario

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - Chesley (Day 2)
2023-05-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Chesley, To be determined , Chesley, Ontario

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - Floradale (Day 2)
2023-05-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Floradale Mennonite Church, 22 Florapine Road, Floradale, Ontario, Canada

Alternatives to Conventional Planting Arrangements – Ontario Soil Network Twitter Space
2023-05-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Ontario
Join the Ontario Soil Network and Patrick Verkley for an engaging discussion on opportunities for alternative planting architectures – including cover cropping in 60″ corn.
Click here to set a reminder and/or join: https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1lPKqBoVqqWGb
Note: Attendees must have a Twitter account to participate.

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - Navan (Day 1)
2023-05-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Navan – Salle St-Mary’s Hall, 1171 Smith Rd, Cumberland, ON , Navan, Ontario

Rotational Grazing Sheep on Solar Sites (Centreville)
2023-05-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Bluearth Asset Management, 724 Centreville Road, Centreville, Ontario, K0K 1N0, Canada
Ontario Sheep Farmers, District 8 will be hosting a solar site meet-up on Saturday, May 27, 2023, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Rotational grazing and solar work well together when the dual-use concept of land management is adopted. Bluearth Asset Management has 250 acres across four solar sites in Centreville, Ontario. They have partnered with Bill McCutcheon from Riverside Heritage Farm to implement rotational grazing under the solar panels. Attendees will hear from solar grazer Bill McCutcheon and Anita O’Brien, Grazing Mentor, Advance Grazing Systems Mentorship Program.
Preregistration is required. The registration deadline is May 20, 2023. For more information or to register, email district8osf@gmail.com or contact Jenn Nash at 613-477-1908.
Note: All participants are asked to bring a hard hat if they wish to enter the solar panel zone during the meet-up.

Sunderland Co-op Pasture Walk
2023-05-31 17:30 - 20:30 | Selwyn Acres, 2015 Buckhorn Road, Lakefield, Ontario, K0L 2H0, Canada
Join Sunderland Cooperative for their 2023 Pasture Walk, held Wednesday, May 31st, at Selwyn Acres Farm (2015 Buckhorn Road, Lakefield) from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The event will begin with a BBQ Fundraiser Supper put on by Peterborough 4-H before taking an in-depth look at industry-leading rotational grazing systems, techniques & equipment.
Stations Include:

Ask Your Vet – Preventing Grass Tetany: Peterborough Veterinary Services & Merck Animal Health
H-Frame Building – Speaker: David Keough – KMR Fencing
Bluetooth EID Weigh Scales: Gallagher Fencing
Proper Grounding Solutions: Tim Campbell, Pasture Specialist – Sunderland Co-op

ITINERARY:
5:30-6:00 pm – Registration & BBQ Supper
6:10-6:30 pm – Ontario Soil & Crop Improvement Association Update
6:30-8:05 pm – Station Rotations
8:10 pm – Draw Prize
8:30 pm – End
REGISTRATION:
$20/person – non-refundable – all ticket proceeds will be donated to Peterborough 4-H
Call now to RSVP 705-745-4607
This event is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event for Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) applicants with an approved project under the Rotational Grazing category.

Brussels Agri Services Ltd. Pasture Walk and Talk
2023-06-07 17:00 - 21:00 | Grazing Meadows Wagyu, 43085 Newry Rd., Brussels, Ontario, N0G 1H0, Canada
The Brussels Agri Services Ltd. Pasture Walk and Talk will feature 5 different stations with world-class speakers discussing all things grass and grazing.
Attendees will also enjoy steak on a bun, a cold drink and salads.
Please call Brussels Agri Services Ltd. at 519-887-9391 to register.

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP)
2023-06-16 18:00 - 22:00 | Sales Barn Stratton, 97 Sales Barn Rd, Stratton, Ontario, P0W 1N0, Canada
On April 1, 2023 the 5 year Sustainable Agricultural Partnership came into effect replacing the previous 5 year agreement between Canada and Ontario.
While program details are still being decided a version 4 reviewed Environmental Farm Plan will continue to be a requirement for any cost share opportunities under S-CAP as well as other programs delivered by OSCIA. An in person EFP workshop is being offered in the Emo area:
Dates: June 16 – 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
June 17 – 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Sales Barn Stratton (97 Sales Barn Rd, Stratton ON)
Please register at https://osciaportal.org
A minimum number of registrations is required for the workshop to proceed

Advanced Grazing Mentorship - Pasture Walk (Grey County)
2023-06-17 08:00 - 15:00 | Ontario
Join the Ontario Forage Council, Canadian Forage and Grazing Association and Farmers for Climate Solutions for a pasture walk. Advanced Grazing Mentors will show us how it’s done! Join for one or all three pasture walks to learn more about the elements of rotational grazing.

fencing demos
water systems
carrying capacity
precision pasture management
networking and more….

To register, visit https://events.eventzilla.net/e/rotational-grazing-pasture-walks-2138593185?preview=1682447131053

Huronview - Linking Soil Health and Water Quality with Rick Kootstra & Mari Veliz
2023-06-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Huronview Farm, 77722 London Rd - behind the Health Unit, Clinton, Ontario, Canada
Join the Ontario Soil Network for a walking tour of the Huronview Demonstration Farm. Hear from Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority and Huron SCIA on best management practices that improve soil health and water quality, including reduced tillage, cover crops, tile drainage, grass waterways and more.
To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/linking-soil-health-and-water-quality-with-rick-kootstra-mari-veliz-tickets-642449803657
For more information, visit the OSN website: Linking Soil Health and Water Quality with Rick Kootstra & Mari Veliz – Ontario Soil Network

Advanced Grazing Mentorship - Pasture Walk (Leeds County)
2023-06-24 08:00 - 15:00 | Ontario

Nitrogen Management Shop Talk (Twitter Space)
2023-06-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Ontario
Join FaRM Mentors from Ontario Soil Network on Twitter live @SoilNetwork for a lively conversation on implementing beneficial management practices on your farm. Jenn Doelman will lead a discussion about Nitrogen Management BMPs. Hear from other farmers across Ontario and join in with your own story and questions.
Note: this event requires the mobile or desktop Twitter app.

Grey County SCIA - Summer Crop Walk
2023-07-18 09:30 - 15:00 | Ontario
Join Grey County SCIA for their Crop Walk on Tuesday July 18th 2023 at Ken Mitchell’s farm in Annan. The day will kick off with a gathering time at 9:30 am and the tour starting at 10:00 am. The morning will feature three soil pits, a cover crops discussion, and soil test results with SWAT mapping. More details coming soon regarding the afternoon portion of the tour.
Reach out to info@greyagservices.ca if you’d like more information, and stay tuned for updates to the schedule!

Advanced Grazing Mentorship - Pasture Walk (Manitoulin Island)
2023-08-12 08:00 - 15:00 | Ontario

BFO Cow Calf Management Tour
2023-09-08 - 2023-09-09 | Durham County, Durham County, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
This event will provide an opportunity to learn from other cow-calf producers, along with a tour of a feedlot and cattle handling demonstration.
Registration details coming soon!
