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SUMMARY:Kerr Farms Soil Health Shop Night
DESCRIPTION:Join local farmers for an informal evening conversation about soil health and practical changes happening on real farms. \n\n\n\nThis is not a presentation or workshop. The goal is to create a farmer-to-farmer discussion space where participants can share experiences\, ask questions\, and talk openly about what’s working in their fields. \n\n\n\nThe evening will begin with a simple question: \n\n\n\n\n“What have you done on your farm that you’re pleased with?” \n\n\n\n\nFrom there\, the conversation will explore topics such as: \n\n\n\n\nSoil health practices\n\n\n\nCover crops\n\n\n\nReduced tillage\n\n\n\nPractical on-farm experimentation\n\n\n\nLessons learned over time\n\n\n\n\nFarmers are encouraged to bring their own questions and experiences to share. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\n\n\n\n\nOpen conversation format\n\n\n\nFarmer-led discussion\n\n\n\nLocal experiences and practical insights\n\n\n\nSpace for questions and idea sharing\n\n\n\n\nNo presentations.No experts.Just local farmers talking about what’s working. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nFarmers interested in soil health and practical on-farm experimentation. \n\n\n\nResearchers and others interested in listening and learning are welcome\, but the focus of the evening is conversation among farmers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted By\n\n\n\nBob Kerr – Kerr Farms \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Details\n\n\n\nCoffee will be available. \n\n\n\nNo registration required
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/kerr-farms-soil-health-shop-night/
LOCATION:Kerr Farms Workshop 309 Indian Creek Road E. Chatham\, Ontario\, 309 Indian Creek Road E\, Chatham\, ON\, N7M 0M5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:2025 Adaptive Nitrogen Trial Results Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join OSN\, EFAO\, and FCS FaRM for a webinar sharing results from the 2025 Adaptive Nitrogen Trials. \n\n\n\nThe Adaptive Nitrogen Trials are designed to help farmers dial in the most profitable nitrogen rates on their farms. These “plug-and-play” replicated strip trials look at 2 or 3 nitrogen rates in corn following cover crops\, helping generate practical insights that can be applied on-farm. \n\n\n\nDuring the first hour\, participants will hear from Jackie Clark (EFAO)\, Lorraine Vandermyden (OSN)\, and farmer participants about the trial setup\, key findings from 2025\, and what these results may mean for farms across Ontario. \n\n\n\nThe final 30 minutes will focus on program recruitment for 2026. Anyone interested in potentially joining the trial is welcome to stay and learn more about the opportunity. \n\n\n\nWhat you’ll learn \n\n\n\n\nHow the Adaptive Nitrogen Trials are set up\n\n\n\nWhy this trial matters for on-farm profitability and decision-making\n\n\n\nKey results and observations from the 2025 season\n\n\n\nHow the trial may apply across different farm contexts in Ontario\n\n\n\nWhat participation in the 2026 program could look like\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\n\nJackie Clark\, EFAO\n\n\n\nLorraine Vandermyden\, OSN\n\n\n\nMadeline Rodrigue\, FaRM Agronomy Program Manager\, Eastern Canada\n\n\n\nFarmer participants\n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n1:00 PMIntroduction to presentersOverview of the Adaptive Nitrogen Trials: why the trial exists\, how it works\, and how it is set up \n\n\n\n1:15 PMPresentation of 2025 resultsDiscussion and audience questions \n\n\n\n2:00 PMOptional: Information about the 2026 Adaptive Nitrogen Trials and opportunities to join the program
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/2025-adaptive-nitrogen-trial-results-webinar/
LOCATION:Ontario
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SUMMARY:Managing Nitrogen with Gerard Grubb
DESCRIPTION:Managing Nitrogen with Gerard Grubb\n\n\n\nJune 18\, 2026 · 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM 585 Bruce County Rd 3\, Walkerton\, ON \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGerard Grubb farms with a low-till approach on a corn-soybean-wheat rotation near Walkerton. On June 18\, he’s opening his farm to walk through what he’s learning about nitrogen management — including results from his 2025 strip trials and what he has planned for 2026. \n\n\n\nWhat’s on the agenda: \n\n\n\n\nAdaptive Nitrogen Trials. OSN\, EFAO\, and FCS have partnered with farmers to run replicated strip trials on working farms. Gerard shares what his 2025 trial showed about nitrogen rate\, yield\, and profitability in corn following a cover crop — and how he’s taking it further in 2026.\n\n\n\nUpside Robotics — in the field. Upside is testing autonomous robots designed to increase the number of nitrogen splits\, potentially improving nitrogen efficiency and cutting labour. Come see them running.\n\n\n\nIn-field discussions and demonstrations (and coffee).\n\n\n\n\nMeet at Gerard’s shop — we’ll carpool to the field together. \n\n\n\nFree to attend. Open to all. \n\n\n\nOrganized by Ontario Soil Network in partnership with EFAO\, FCS\, and Upside Robotics.
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/managing-nitrogen-with-gerard-grubb/
LOCATION:585 Bruce County Rd 3\, Walkerton\, ON\, 585 Bruce County Road 3\, Walkerton\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Phosphorus Management Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:An OSN learning session on phosphorus management practices\, in partnership with UTRCA.
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/phosphorus-management-focus-group/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Green Lightening Discussion
DESCRIPTION:A field walk at Keith Burns’ farm in Centre Wellington exploring Green Lightning approaches to nitrogen and nutrient management.
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/green-lightening-discussion/
LOCATION:Keith Burns Farm\, 7026 W Garafraxa East Garafraxa Town Line Rd\, Centre Wellington\, Ontario\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Corn & Wheat Field Day
DESCRIPTION:A full day on a working farm — in-field demonstrations\, research\, expert panels\, and real conversation about corn and wheat agronomy in Southern Ontario. \n\n\n\nFree to attend. Lunch included. \n\n\n\nJoin us at VanMeer Family Farms in Tillsonburg on Thursday\, July 9\, 2026 — hosted by Greg Vermeersch. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s on the Agenda\n\n\n\nUpside Robotics — live nitrogen demo in the field See spoon-feeding nitrogen technology demonstrated on a real working farm. This isn’t a trade show booth — it’s running in the field. \n\n\n\nStrip-till fertilizer placement research — speaker to be announced New findings on placement and rate from ongoing research. Practical takeaways for corn growers thinking about their fertility program. \n\n\n\n4R Nutrient Management Panel — moderated by Colin Elgie\, Soil & Fertility Specialist\, OMAFA A structured panel and Q&A with time for your questions. \n\n\n\nYEN (Yield Enhancement Network) wheat farmer panel Ontario wheat farmers share best management practices\, profitability strategies\, and economic reporting from the YEN program. \n\n\n\nLunch\, networking\, and time with supply chain partners Connect with researchers\, agronomists\, and fellow producers throughout the day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Details\n\n\n\nDate: Thursday\, July 9\, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: VanMeer Family Farms\, Tillsonburg\, Ontario Cost: Free — Lunch included \n\n\n\nSpace is limited. Register below to hold your spot. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented in partnership with Ontario Soil Network\, PepsiCo\, Griffith Foods\, Parrish & Heimbecker (P&H)\, and Ingredion.
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/corn-wheat-field-day/
LOCATION:VanMeer Family Farms\, 1400 Bell Mill Side Rd\, Tillsonburg\, Ontario\, N4G 5W8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Large Flock Operators Summer Tour
DESCRIPTION:A full day on Amherst Island connecting producers with industry experts — a working sheep farm tour\, presentations on farm management and financial literacy\, and a feature talk on soil health and farmer wealth. \n\n\n\n$50 per ticket. Lunch is available on-site from local food trucks at your own expense. \n\n\n\nHosted by the Ontario Large Flock Operators with support from the Ontario Soil Network at Footflats Farm\, Amherst Island — Friday\, August 7\, 2026. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nDate: Friday\, August 7\, 2026Time: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PMLocation: Footflats Farm\, 570 Front Rd\, Stella\, ON K0H 2S0 (Amherst Island)Cost: $50 per ticket (lunch not included) \n\n\n\nAbout the Day\n\n\n\nAn opportunity to connect with producers and industry experts to share knowledge and drive operational success. Footflats Farm operators Gayla Bonham-Carter and Scott Bade manage a flock of New Zealand Coopworth ewes using rotational grazing\, electric fencing\, and a Prattley mobile handling system. Come for the field tour\, stay for the presentations\, and connect with other producers and specialists in the field. \n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker — Peter Byck (sponsored by the Ontario Soil Network) \n\n\n\nPeter Byck is helping lead a $10-million research project comparing Adaptive Multi-Paddock (AMP) grazing with conventional grazing — working with 20 scientists and 10 farm families on soil health\, soil carbon\, greenhouse-gas cycling\, biodiversity\, and water cycling. He is the director of the docuseries Roots So Deep (you can see the devil down there) and the films carbon nation and carbon cowboys\, and is a professor of practice at Arizona State University. His talk — Roots So Deep: Stories from Farmers and Scientists about Soil Health & Farmer Wealth — closes the day\, followed by Q&A. \n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n9:00 AM — Registration10:00 AM — Opening remarks10:30 AM — Farm Management Canada presentation11:30 AM — MNP: Financial literacy presentation12:30 PM — Lunch (local food trucks\, at your own expense)2:00 PM — WSPS: Safety presentation3:00 PM — Peter Byck: Roots So Deep — Soil Health & Farmer Wealth\, plus Q&A4:00 PM — Open networking \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPresented in partnership with the Ontario Large Flock Operators\, the Ontario Soil Network\, Farm Management Canada\, MNP\, and WSPS.
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/large-flock-operators-summer-tour/
LOCATION:Foot Flats Farm — Amherst Island\, 570 Front Rd\, Stella\, Ontario\, K0H 2S0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Ottawa Smart Farm Open House
DESCRIPTION:An open house at the Ottawa Smart Farm exploring smart farm innovation and research.
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/ottawa-smart-farm-open-house/
LOCATION:Ottawa Smart Farm\, 1740 Woodroffe Ave Building 400\, Nepean\, Ontario\, K2G 3R8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Farm Tour: Compost and Soil Biology
DESCRIPTION:A farm tour with Chuck Desmarais focused on dialing in compost nutrients and using microscopes to read soil biology.
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/farm-tour-compost-and-soil-biology/
LOCATION:Chuck Desmarais Farm — Stoney Point\, Stoney Point\, Ontario\, Canada
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