About the Ontario Soil Network
Rooted in Practice. Driven by People.
The Ontario Soil Network (OSN) is a farmer-led organization focused on practical, peer-to-peer knowledge exchange. We foster actionable solutions, grounded in real-world experiences, to improve soil health, enhance on-farm practices, and amplify what works through farmer-to-farmer learning.
What Guides Our Work
We strengthen connections between farmers, researchers, government staff, and others working directly with producers—positioning them as allies in Ontario’s soil health movement. By applying research in social behavior and learning, our team has successfully mobilized best management practices and built farmer capacity for on-the-ground improvements.
Peer-Led. Relationship-Focused. Built to Last.
OSN doesn’t operate like a top-down program. We are designed around the idea that farmers learn best from one another—through conversation, practical experimentation, and storytelling.
OSN is:
Peer-to-peer by design
Built for reflection, not perfection
Grounded in collaboration, not just consultation
Farmer-led media, not marketing
Supported by partners who put farmers first
What We Stand For
OSN takes a farmer-first approach to improving soil health by leveraging trusted peer networks, promoting collaborative innovation, and empowering farmers to make impactful changes.
Sustainability & Resilience:
Promoting environmentally and economically responsible practices to support future generations and global food security.
Practical Knowledge Sharing
Centering farmer experience and applicable research to create actionable insights.
Collaborative Impact
Connecting farmers, researchers, and industry for tangible progress.
Collective Responsibility
Building shared ownership and accountability into every project.
Integrity & Home-Grown Inclusion:
We operate with transparency, fairness, and respect—building a welcoming space where everyone feels valued and heard.
The People Behind the Network
OSN is powered by a small team of organizers, mentors, and past participants who care deeply about soil health, communication, and community.
Our Staff
The Board of Directors
Ready to Take the Next Step?
The Ontario Soil Network helps farmers build stronger, more resilient operations through practical solutions and peer-driven support. Explore how our programs, partnerships, and on-farm stories are creating real value across Ontario.