Events
Relay Cropping Field Day
Vermeersch Living Lab Site 252 2nd Concession Rd St, Courtland, Ontaro, CanadaJoin Greg Vermeersch & AAFC researchers for a field day showcasing the Living Lab – Ontario relay cropping field trials and research Buy Tickets on Eventbrite
Free
No-till Organic Soys and Alfalfa-fueled Corn
3Gen Organics Living Lab Plot (43.686316, -80.709676) 7881-7999 4 Line, Drayton, Ontario, CanadaJoin Brett Israel to learn how double-cropping soys with winter barley and cereal rye + using alfalfa to fertilize corn is impacting yield. Buy Tickets on Eventbrite
FreeSoil Types, Technologies and Tactics for Healthy Soils
Woodrill Soil Health Site 7732 Guelph Nichol Townline, Guelph, Ontarioi, CanadaIt's a jam-packed day with lunch included PLUS 1-in-3 will win a soil auger! Agenda 9:45-10am : Registration 10-12am : Soil pits, auger samples and shovel tests to characterize 4 […]
$25
Let’s Talk Soil: Interseeding practices on Ken Lawton’s Farm.
11487 Boundary Line, Kent Bridge, ON N0P 1V0 11487 Boundary Line, Kent Bridge, Ontario, CanadaJoin Ken for a tour of his interseeded fields and talk of his practices, the species mixes in use, and equipment to get the job done! Bring a lawn chair […]
Economics of Soil Health
Learn more about economics research being conducted to understand the costs and benefits of soil health practices in Ontario Agriculture. PLUS try out a new cost-benefit calculator developed by AAFC […]
FreeONFARM Field Day w/Norm Lamothe
Norm will share how strategies like diverse rotations, cover crops, organic amendments and precision ag are helping him reach goals of increasing organic matter and improving soil structure. Lots more […]
FreeNo-till Potatoes Field Day
Orchard Hill Farm Living Lab Plot (42.718197, -81.107942) 45415 Fruit Ridge Line, St. Thomas, Ontario, CanadaKen Lang will walk you through the equipment, techniques, and covers he has tried for mid-scale no-till potatoes Buy Tickets on Eventbrite
FreePerennial Cover Crops Field Day
Van Arkel Living Lab Plot (42.5677567, -82.1760543) 11234 Cedar Hedge Line, Dresden, Ontario, CanadaHow do nitrogen management and spraying programs change when the cover crops are perennial? Learn more with Woody and AAFC researchers! Buy Tickets on Eventbrite
FreeRotational Grazing in Field Crops
Rising plate meters and weigh scales make up some of the tools backing Mike's precision rotational grazing schedule to combine field cropping and livestock under one operation. Join Mike plus […]
FreeMaking a Conservation Farming System Work
Denotter Living Lab Plot (42.100108, -82.774671) 3103-3309 McCain Side Road, Kingsville, Ontaro, CanadaAAFC & ONFARM researchers & Henry will discuss how he uses no-till and buckwheat to protect water & run a successful high yielding farm Buy Tickets on Eventbrite
Free
Let’s Talk Soil: Planting without seed treatments + Planting Green with Alan Willits
42489 Salem Rd Wingham, ON N0G 2W0 42489 Salem Rd, Wingham, ON, CanadaJoin Alan Willits on Sept 10th for a conversation about planting without seed treatments as well as planting green! Come check out and discuss Alan's plot where he has strip-tillled […]
Social Networks for Healthy Soils Think Tank
Join other Ontario Agri-stakeholders for a 2-day webinar to discuss the roles of social networks, social proofing and social norms as they relate to soil health across Ontario. Schedule: January […]
