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SUMMARY:2025 OSN Road Trip Day 3 - Huron County
DESCRIPTION:Join the OSN and Maitland Valley Conservation Authority for a regional community event featuring field tours and learning opportunities! \n\n\n\nThis event is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Cover Cropping category. \n\n\n\nAnd also approved for 1 CEU in Nitrogen Management and 1 CEU in Soil & Water Management \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHostTimeLocationDescriptionAlan Willits (with Ben Van Dieten\, Maitland Valley Conservation Authority)12pm – 2pm 42489 Salem Rd Wingham ON N0G 2W0Join the OSN and Ben Van Dieten with Maitland Valley Conservation Authority for a tour of Alan Willits’s operation. Alan will share what he is working on focusing on planting black beans into green cereal rye with strip till\, as well as his trial of using Calcium Nitrate to increase Brix of his black beans and soyabeans. Ben will share more information on local funding opportunities.Harrison Burgsma (with Ben Van Dieten\, Maitland Valley Conservation Authority)3pm – 5pm 36144 Dungannon Rd. Dungannon ON N0M1R0Join the OSN and Ben Van Dieten with Maitland Valley Conservation for a tour of Harrison Burgsma’s operation. Harrison will share his work with no-till as well as the farms water management structures. Harrison Burgsma is a third generation farmer who runs a cash crop\, hog and broiler operation near Dungannon.Dinner5pm – 6pm36144 Dungannon Rd. Dungannon ON N0M1R0\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/2025-osn-road-trip-day-3-huron-county/
LOCATION:42489 Salem Rd Wingham ON N0G 2W0\, 42489 Salem Rd\, Wingham\, ON\, N0G 2W0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:2025 OSN Road Trip Day 2 - Ottawa Region
DESCRIPTION:Join the OSN for a regional community event featuring field tours and a get together to reconnect\, share and learn! \n\n\n\nThis event is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category. \n\n\n\nAnd has been approved for 1.5 CEUs for Crop Management \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHostTimeLocationDescriptionArjan Leeuwerke9am – 11am3846 Wilhaven Drive Ottawa\, ON K4C 1J6Arjan and his partner Chelsea have a small farm in Cumberland\, ON where they grow cash crops and have a herd of beef cows. Join the OSN and Arjan Leeuwerke for a tour of his field and learn about his rotational grazing work as well as his use of a12-way forage mix.\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/2025-osn-road-trip-day-2-ottawa-region/
LOCATION:3846 Wilhaven Drive Ottawa\, ON K4C 1J6\, 3846 Wilhaven Drive\, Ottawa\, ON\, K4C 1J6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250819T160000
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SUMMARY:2025 OSN Road Trip Day 1- Stormont\, Dundas & Glengarry + West Carleton-March Ward
DESCRIPTION:Join the OSN for a regional community event featuring field tours and a get together to reconnect\, share and learn! \n\n\n\nThis event has 1 CEU for Crop Management and 1 CEU for Professional Development \n\n\n\n\n\nHostTimeLocationDescriptionRon Toonders10am – 12pm13034 Pages Corners Rd.\, Williamsburg\, ONRon Toonders has a cash crop and dairy operation in Williamsburg\, ON. Join the OSN and Ron Toonders for a field tour to discuss his work with switchgrass\, no-till and his more recent experience with trying strip-till. Ron’s work with switchgrass complements his operations by improving the soil\, creating a habitat for wildlife and allowing Ron to vary the function of his land throughout the year.Agronomic Update with Kelsey Banks + Lunch12pm – 1:45pm13034 Pages Corners Rd.\, Williamsburg\, ONJoin Kelsey Banks of Banks Agro for an agronomic update. Kelsey is an independent agronomy consultant with her own consulting service Banks Agro that offers agronomy services based in eastern Ontario.Ottawa Valley Grain3pm- 4pm405 Donald B. Munro Drive\, Carp Ontario\, Canada K0A 1L0Come for a tour of Ottawa Valley Grain\, a fourth-generation custom grain mill. They source grain from farms in and around the Ottawa Valley\, and often\, directly from the farmers themselves. Ottawa Valley Grain is passionate about milling Canadian grain\, supporting local and regional farmers\, and ensuring that Canadians from coast-to-coast-to-coast have access to the highest quality product.\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/2025-osn-road-trip-day-1-stormont-dundas-glengarry-west-carleton-march-ward/
LOCATION:13034 Pages Corners Rd.\, Williamsburg\, ON\, 13034 Pages Corners Rd\, Williamsburg\, ON\, K0C 2H0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Soil Health Day in the Kawarthas - with Norm Lamothe
DESCRIPTION:Register Here:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a practical\, hands-on Soil Health Day — designed to give you real\, usable strategies for building healthier\, more productive soils. \n\n\n\nKick off the day with “The How to\, Where\, When and Why of Soil Sampling” and find out why soil testing is one of the most important tools for making informed\, cost-effective decisions. Dive into the latest Greenbelt Soil Testing Program research outcomes\, and learn what the data is telling us about soil health across the region. Then\, wrap up with “Smarter Nitrogen Management: Cutting Emissions\, Not Yields”—a session packed with practical insights on reducing nitrous oxide emissions without compromising crop performance. \n\n\n\nWalk the fields\, dig into soil\, and connect with other producers and experts who are improving soil from the ground up. \n\n\n\nWoodleigh FarmsMonday\, Aug.18   9:30 – 2:30 \n\n\n\nLunch included with $10 registration. (limited seating)
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/soil-health-day-in-the-kawarthas/
LOCATION:528 Sharpe Line Cavan\, Ontario L0A 1C0 Canada\, 528 Sharpe Line\, Cavan\, Ontario\, L0A 1C0\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250807T150000
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SUMMARY:St. Clair Region SCIA – Compaction Day
DESCRIPTION:Register Here:\n\n\n\n\nJoin the St. Clair Region Soil and Crop Improvement Association  for their Compaction Day! \n\n\n\nThis event\, hosted by Essex\, Chatham-Kent and Lambton Soil & Crop Associations will replace the usual summer twilight tours and events. \n\n\n\nLearn how your equipment and its configuration can impact and manage compaction. Other sessions include soil pit on what compaction does to plants\, productivity\, water infiltration; cover crop types and benefits; tire troubles – how to get the most life out of your tires and what happens when things go wrong! \n\n\n\nDemos will be provided to show potential for compaction. The event features guest speakers and the Ontario Compaction Team. There will  Cover Cropping topics discussed during the event. \n\n\n\nLunch by Burns of Dresden. Sponsorship tent – meet your suppliers! \n\n\n\nWhen? Thursday\, August 7 @ 9:30 AM – 3:30 pm \n\n\n\nWhere? Jackson Seed Services\, Rutherford Elevator \n\n\n\nParking? Babula Curtis Auctioneering Services\, 584 Oil Heritage Rd\, Dresden \n\n\n\nCost? $40 OSCIA members\, $60 non-members\, $90 at the door registration \n\n\n\nIf needing to renew your S&C membership to take advantage of the $20 discount: https://osciaportal.org/Identity/Account/Login \n\n\n\nSt. Clair Region SCIA – Compaction Day is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Cover Cropping category.
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/st-clair-region-scia-compaction-day/
LOCATION:ON
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250724T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250724T183000
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SUMMARY:Renfrew County Soil and Crop Twilight Tour
DESCRIPTION:Renfrew Soil and Crop Improvement Association invites you to our annual Twilight Tour. Late snacks sponsored by McLaren Works & McGregor’s Produce. Cash donations to Canadian Foodgrains welcome (optional). \n\n\n\nGuest Speakers Include: Canadian Foodgrains Bank\, Living Labs Ontario\, ONFARM Research\, Laura Scott (OMAFA)\, OSCIA
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/renfrew-county-soil-and-crop-twilight-tour/
LOCATION:2039 Barr Line\, Douglas Line\, 2039 Barr Line\, Douglas\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250709T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250709T210000
DTSTAMP:20260618T111756
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SUMMARY:Wellington Soil & Crop Twilight Tour featuring Ken Musselman
DESCRIPTION:SPONSORED BY WELLINGTON COUNTY SOIL & CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION \n\n\n\n\n\nIf you would like to pre-register (not required but would be great to get numbers for refreshment) you may TEXT Krista Bates at 519-766-8252 or email her at scia-wellington@ontariosoilcrop.org \n\n\n\n6:30 pm – Tour of the Living Labs On-farm Research Trials\n\n\n\nJust past 7812 Sideroad 5\, Fergus ON N1M 2W3Join us for an exclusive look at an innovative on-farm greenhouse gas (GHG) monitoring project underway at a commercial dairy farm in Fergus\, Ontario.Launched in May 2024\, this trial compares conventional practices with improved\, co-developed approaches to measure real-time nitrous oxide (NO) and carbon dioxide (CO)₂₂ emissions. The goal: to make the ‘invisible’ visible for farmers by improving understanding of emissions\, their impacts\, and how science can guide better management.Learn about the study’s role in Canada’s GHG footprint analysis\, explore real-time monitoring tools\, and discover how this research is helping bridge the gap between science and on-farm practice. \n\n\n\n7:45 pm – Tour of Adaptive Nitrogen Trails with Ken Musselman and the Ontario Soil Network\n\n\n\nApproximately 6387 4th Line East\, Elora ON N0B 1S0Join the Ontario Soil Network (OSN) and host Ken Musselman for an evening focused on fine-tuning fertilizer rates and digging into the details of nitrogen management.Take a tour of Ken’s adaptive nitrogen trials and check out his no-till equipment in action. It’s a great opportunity to see innovative practices up close and connect with fellow farmers and agronomists for a hands-on\, practical discussion about all things nitrogen.Ken’s trials are part of the Adaptive Nitrogen Trials\, a collaborative project between OSN\, the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO)\, and the Fertilizer Canada Sustainability (FCS) initiative.
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/wellington-soil-crop-twilight-tour-featuring-ken-musselman/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250707T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250707T120000
DTSTAMP:20260618T111756
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SUMMARY:Exploring Nitrogen Strategies On-Farm with Norm Lamothe 
DESCRIPTION:The Ontario Soil Network (OSN) and Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO) are excited to collaborate on an event hosted by Norm Lamothe at Woodleigh Farms to showcase various Nitrogen Management Trials he is working on. \n\n\n\nAdaptive Nitrogen Trials (ANT): A collaborative initiative between the OSN\, EFAO\, and Farmers for Climate Solutions (FCS) which supports farmers in trialing the profitability of various N application rates in corn following a cover crop. \n\n\n\nPlant Available Nitrogen (PAN): A continuing trial with the EFAO looking at how cover crops contribute to plant available nitrogen in the following growing season. \n\n\n\nLiving Lab Ontario (LL – ON): is a five-year innovation project that brings together farmers\, organizations\, researchers\, and other experts to co-develop\, test\, and evaluate beneficial management practices (BMPs) that address climate change challenges in livestock and cropping systems. \n\n\n\nThis event is a KSE for Nitrogen Management and a CEU for Nutrient Management (2). \n\n\n\nThis event is funded in part by Farmers for Climate Solutions FaRM Program
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/exploring-nitrogen-strategies-on-farm-with-norm-lamothe/
LOCATION:528 Sharpe Line\, Cavan\, ON L0A 1C0\, 528 Sharpe Line\, Cavan\, Ontario\, L0A 1C0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250604T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250604T100000
DTSTAMP:20260618T111756
CREATED:20250523T210139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T210142Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk Slugs
DESCRIPTION:Have you been struggling with slugs and slug pressure? Join us on June 4th at 8:30am -10:00am (EST) to talk all things slugs with Dr. John Tooker and Tracey Baute. \n\n\n\nDr. Tooker’s is an Associate Professor of Insect Ecology and Extension Specialist in the Department of Entomology at The Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Tooker’s research group studies relationships among plants\, invertebrate herbivores\, and natural enemies to understand factors that regulate populations of herbivorous insects and slugs. The long-term goal of his research is to exploit ecological interactions for sustainable insect pest management. \n\n\n\nTracey Baute is a Field Crops Entomologist with OMAFA. With over 19 years experience in research and tech transfer in emerging pests and invasive species\, Bt corn and insect resistance management\, and most recently the risks that neonicotinoid seed treatments pose to pollinators during corn planting. \n\n\n\nThis event is funded in part by Farmers for Climate Solutions FaRM Program
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/lets-talk-slugs/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240919T150000
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CREATED:20240911T010517Z
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SUMMARY:In-field Soil Health Assessment Workshop - Upper Thames River Conservation Authority
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\nUTRCA is hosting a hands-on soil health assessment workshop on Thursday\, September 19th from 1 pm – 3 pm. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a hands-on workshop on soil and soil health where you’ll gain practical knowledge and skills from industry experts for assessing and improving the soil quality of your fields. \n\n\n\nTraining highlights include: \n\n\n\n\nidentifying soil textures\, soil profiles\, and signs of tillage erosion\,\n\n\n\nhow to use simple tools and the Soil Health Assessment Plan Soil Health Indicators to assess soil health and degradation\,\n\n\n\ndeveloping recommendations in a Soil Health Plan based on your assessments\, and\n\n\n\ncurrent cost-share funding programs and knowledge sharing opportunities for improving soil health.\n\n\n\n\nThis event is offered in partnership with Ontario Ministry of Agriculture\, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA)\, Soil Resource Group (SRG)\, Soils at Guelph\, and Ontario Soil Network \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact Beth Wrona\, UTRCA Agricultural Stewardship Technician\, at wronab@thamesriver.on.ca. \n\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend this event.
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/in-field-soil-health-assessment-workshop-upper-thames-river-conservation-authority/
LOCATION:277109 27 Line Lakeside\, ON N0M 2G0\, 277109 27 Line\, Lakeside\, ON\, N0M 2G0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240829T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240829T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T111756
CREATED:20240724T183050Z
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SUMMARY:Hog Manure and Mineralizing Nitrogen for Corn with Ron Martin
DESCRIPTION:Take a field tour with Ron Martin to look at his corn after winter wheat with cover crops (oat peas crimson clover and tillage radish) which was planted after wheat and worked down before winter. Ron also has plots with varying levels of applied hog manure (5000gpa hog manure and 3000gpa hog manure) and side dress 24-0-0 nitrogen applied at 6 leaves which is compared against a zero-fertility plot to measure difference between cover crop fertility as opposed to applied fertility.
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/hog-manure-and-mineralizing-nitrogen-for-corn-with-ron-martin/
LOCATION:7771 6 Line Drayton\, ON N0G 1P0\, 7771 6 Line\, Drayton\, ON\, N0G 1P0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240828T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240828T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T111756
CREATED:20240722T191544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T191549Z
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SUMMARY:Cover Crops and Direct to Consumer with Greg Traynor
DESCRIPTION:Join Greg for a field tour to explore cover crops\, talk all things soil health and learn about the direct to consumer side of his operation!
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/cover-crops-and-direct-to-consumer-with-greg-traynor/
LOCATION:2193 County Road 2\, Peterborough\, ON\, 2193 County Road 2\, Peterborough\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240808T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240808T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T111756
CREATED:20240705T143354Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Cover Crops with Owen Lake
DESCRIPTION:We are talking all things cover crops! Come out and join Owen Lake for a field tour to look at his cover crops an discuss planting into cover crops.
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/exploring-cover-crops-with-owen-lake/
LOCATION:362 Hoover Rd\, Stirling\, ON\, 362 Hoover Road\, Stirling\, Ontario\, K0K 3E0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T111756
CREATED:20231123T162543Z
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SUMMARY:Uncover Your Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate World Soil Day by diving into the exciting research underway at the Greenbelt Foundation\, Soil Health Institute and University of Guelph aimed at transforming the way farmers measure and manage soil health in Ontario. Learn how you can get involved and access free soil health assessments for your farm.
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/uncover-your-soil-health/
LOCATION:ON
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231124T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260618T111756
CREATED:20231114T165916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T165917Z
UID:5048-1700821800-1700827200@ontariosoil.net
SUMMARY:Exploring the AgriSuite Greenhouse Gas Decision Support Tool (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that farmers can use an OMAFRA-designed Greenhouse Gas (GHG) decision support tool\, available on AgriSuite\, to measure their GHG emissions on-farm and explore options for reducing their carbon footprint? \n\n\n\nJoin OSCIA and the Ontario Soil Network on November 24th to explore the tool with James Dyck; Engineering Specialist\, Crop Systems and Environment with OMAFRA and hear from Norm Lamothe of Woodleigh Farms Ltd.\, about how he’s used the tool to make decisions and reduce their operations impact through practices like cover cropping\, precision ag\, applying organic amendments and more.
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/exploring-the-agrisuite-greenhouse-gas-decision-support-tool-virtual/
LOCATION:ON
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231102T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231102T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T111756
CREATED:20231016T153707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T153733Z
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SUMMARY:Alternative Forages\, Cover Cropping & Grazing with Gordon Alblas
DESCRIPTION:Join Gordon Alblas for a field tour and an informative discussion about alternative forage\, cover cropping and grazing. We will dive into planting timing and results\, root growth and top growth.
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/alternative-forages-cover-cropping-grazing-with-gordon-alblas/
LOCATION:775 Sager Road Branchton\, ON N0B1L0\, 775 Sager Road\, Branchton\, Ontario\, N0B1L0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230922T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230922T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T111756
CREATED:20230906T204038Z
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SUMMARY:Red Clover & Multi-Species Mix After Winter Wheat with Dean Orr
DESCRIPTION:Join Dean for a field tour to look at his red clover after winter wheat and multi-species mix after winter wheat and talk all things cover crops!  Please register to be included for lunch!
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/red-clover-multi-species-mix-after-winter-wheat-with-dean-orr/
LOCATION:11681 Pine Valley Drive\, Woodbridge\, ON\, 11681 Pine Valley Drive\, Woodbridge\, ON\, L3L 0C1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230908T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T111756
CREATED:20230829T140904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T140907Z
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SUMMARY:Biostrip Till Tour
DESCRIPTION:10am -12pm @ Nick Stokman – 3320 Mullifarry Dr.\, Strathroy\, ON \n\n\n\n2pm – 4pm @ Lawrence Hogan & Steve Howard – 35345 Zion Rd.\, Lucknow\, ON
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/biostrip-till-tour/
LOCATION:ON
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230829T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230829T200000
DTSTAMP:20260618T111756
CREATED:20230829T135826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T140204Z
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SUMMARY:Twitter Space: Nitrogen Management with Charlene Whattam
DESCRIPTION:Join Charlene Whattam for a live Twitter Space discussion to talk all things Nitrogen Management!   \n\n\n\nSet reminder for the Twitter Space event here: https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1YqJDoZAPMwGV  \n\n\n\n*Note – this is a mobile only application so make sure to join from your phone*
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/twitter-space-with-charlene-whattam/
LOCATION:ON
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230825T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230825T143000
DTSTAMP:20260618T111756
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SUMMARY:Talbot River Healthy Environment Initiative Farm Tour with Danielle Marcoux-Hunter
DESCRIPTION:Please RSVP here by August 19th\, 2023 \n\n\n\nWhen: Friday\, August 25th from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm (Catered packed lunch will be served) \n\n\n\nWhere: Charter bus will board at Ken Reid Conservation Area (277 Kenrei Rd Lindsay) – meet at 8:45 am \n\n\n\nCost: Free \n\n\n\nWhat: This farm tour is intended to celebrate the important work farmers are doing to improve water quality through the implementation of agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) in Kawartha Lakes. Attendees will visit 4 demonstration farms to learn from local farmers and conservation staff about diverse farm projects that aim to improve water quality in the Talbot River subwatershed\, and ultimately downstream in Lake Simcoe.  \n\n\n\nThe Talbot River Healthy Environment Initiative is a Kawartha Conservation project to improve water quality throughout the Upper Talbot River subwatershed. By partnering with local farmers\, Kawartha Conservation implemented BMPs that protect and enhance riparian areas – the transitional areas between water surfaces and uplands. The BMPs we will be seeing in this tour include manure storage\, livestock exclusion fencing\, solar powered alternated watering systems\, vegetative buffers and windrows.
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/talbot-river-healthy-environment-initiative-farm-tour-with-danielle-marcoux-hunter/
LOCATION:Ken Reid Conservation Area\, 277 Kenrie Road\, Lindsay\, Ontario\, K9V 4R1\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230819T180000
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SUMMARY:2023 Ontario Soil Roadtrip
DESCRIPTION:The OSN Roadtrip is a multi-day cross provincial farm tour featuring amazing producers and multiple stops throughout the day. It’s a chance to learn about different soil health practices\, see them in action across different soil types and network. The beauty of the Roadtrip is it’s a choose your own adventure style – you can join us for one stop or all stops\, the choice is yours!  \n\n\n\nPlease note: Coffee/water and snacks provided at each stop\, but for washrooms/food please make your own stops as needed! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 14\, 2023 – Southwestern\, ON \n\n\n\nStopTimeLocationWoody Van Arkel + Mark Richards – Perennial Plot Tour9am -10 am11234 Cedar Hedge Line\, Dresden\, ONChuck Baresich – Corn on Corn No-till Rotation & Haggerty Creek’s Nutrient Management Technologies11am – 12pm 8234 Bentpath Line\, Newbury\, ON\, N0L 1Z0Partick Verkley – 60″ Corn 1pm -2pm2721 Egremont Drive\, Strathroy\, ON (meet at drive shed – travel to field – 5 mins)\n\n\n\nAugust 15\, 2023 – Greenbelt Region  \n\n\n\nStopTimeLocationGordon Alblas – No-tilling Corn + Soil Structure9am – 10am775 Sager Road Branchton\, ON\, N0B1L0Larry Dyck – Soil Biologicals + Planting Green12pm -1pm4350 Moyer Rd\, Campden\, ON\n\n\n\nAugust 16\, 2023 – Central\, ON \n\n\n\nStopTimeLocation Alan Willits – Seed Treatment vs No Seed Treatment (wheat/soy/corn)10am – 11am 42489 Salem Rd\, Wingham\, ONMichelle & Jeff Sanders – Organic Rabbit Producers12pm – 1pm (Lunch included)41825 Cranbrook Rd\, Brussels\, ONJoel Brodie – Economics of Grazing Cover Crops2pm – 3pm75131 Airport Line\, Brucefield\, ON\n\n\n\nAugust 17\, 2023 – Lake Simcoe Region \n\n\n\nStop TimeLocationDean Orr Site 1 = 3 Strip Trial: underseeded clover + cover cropsSite 2 = Quinoa Plot9am – 11amSite 1 – 11681 Pine Valley Dr\, Woodbridge\, ON L3L 0C1Site 2 – 12740 Mill Rd\, King City\, ON L7B 1K4Peter Harvey + Ian McDonald – Biostrips12pm – 1pm5075 11th Line\, New Tecumseth\, ONMike Swidersky – Rotational Grazing2:30pm – 3:30pm 681317 260 Side Road\, Melancthon\, ON\, L9V2M8\n\n\n\nAugust 18\, 2023 – East-Central\, ON   \n\n\n\nStopTimeLocationNorm Lamothe – Compost/Rotational Grazing (sheep)/ONFARM Plot/Pollinator Garden 9-10am1992 Winslow 1/4 Line\, Cavan\, ONOwen & Colin Lake – No-till/Cover Crops/No-till Planter 12-1pm362 Hoover Rd\, Stirling\, ONJim McComb – Pasturing Cows/No-till corn + Networking Session 1:15-2:15pm209 Saint Marks Rd\, Marmora\, ON\, \n\n\n\nAugust 19\, 2023 – Eastern\, ON  \n\n\n\nStopTimeLocationDavid Cousens – No-till/Crop Rotations/N-Management/Economics9am-10am3527 Mohrs Road\, Kinburn\, ONJenn Doelman – GFO Great Lakes YEN Plot/Soybeans/Drone Seeded Red Clover into Wheat11am – 12pm2039 Barr Line\, Douglas\, ONCharlene Whattam – 12:30pm – 1:30pm (Lunch included) 985 Dillabough Road\, Douglas\, ON
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/2023-ontario-soil-roadtrip/
LOCATION:ON
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230810T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230810T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T111756
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SUMMARY:Farmland Reclamation & Pollinator Habitat with Henry Denotter & Dr. Lauren Des Marteaux
DESCRIPTION:Join Henry Denotter and Dr. Lauren Des Marteaux for a walking tour at the Jack Miner Sanctuary\, and learn about the history of the site\, talk about farmland reclamation\, and the importance of insects (how to sample them and the process of identification).
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/farmland-reclamation-pollinator-habitat-with-henry-denotter-dr-lauren-des-marteaux/
LOCATION:332 Road 3 West\, Kingsville\, Ontario\, N9Y 2E5\, 332 Road 3 West\, Kingsville\, Ontario\, N9Y 2E5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230724T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230724T110000
DTSTAMP:20260618T111756
CREATED:20230606T143848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T143850Z
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SUMMARY:Rotational Grazing with Mike Swidersky
DESCRIPTION:Join Mike Swidersky of Riverview Ranch Meat Co. to discuss rotational grazing. Mike and his family have spent the past 17 years honing the farm’s production practices and stewarding the land\, raising and growing their flock of sheep and managing the grazing operation for cattle.
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/rotational-grazing-with-mike-swidersky/
LOCATION:681317 260 Side Road\, Melancthon\, Ontario\, L9V 2M8\, 681317 260 Side Road\, Melancthon\, Ontario\, L9V 2M8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230718T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230718T200000
DTSTAMP:20260618T111756
CREATED:20230711T205632Z
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SUMMARY:Twitter Space: Cover Crop Chats with Patrick Verkley
DESCRIPTION:Join Patrick Verkley for a live Twitter Space discussion about cover crops on July 18th from 7-8pm  \n\n\n\n*Note – this is a mobile only application so please join from your phone*
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/twitter-space-cover-crop-chats-with-patrick-verkley/
LOCATION:ON
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230712T140000
DTSTAMP:20260618T111756
CREATED:20230620T160033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T160034Z
UID:4845-1689156000-1689170400@ontariosoil.net
SUMMARY:Monetizing Soil Health Practices with Reuben Stone & Beth Hunter
DESCRIPTION:Join Reuben Stone of ValleyBio Ltd. and Beth Hunter of FoodBridge to discuss the profit relationship between farmers and food processing. This shop talk delves into the importance of building relationships between farmers and the downstream food processing value chain from marketing and generating profit from alternative/regenerative cropping practices. \n\n\n\nLunch included – please register to receive lunch!
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/monetizing-soil-health-practices-with-reuben-stone-beth-hunter/
LOCATION:18374 Hwy 17 Whitewater Region RR#3 Cobden\, ON K0J 1K0\, 18374 Hwy 17\, Cobden\, Ontario\, K0J 1K0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230710T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230710T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T111756
CREATED:20230620T153137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T153138Z
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SUMMARY:Getting Results with Biology with Michael Stangl & Larry Dyck
DESCRIPTION:Join Michael Stangl and Larry Dyck to discuss biology within farming\, how to use it and some outcomes. Gain valuable knowledge about soil health testing methods and what they can uncover with a demonstration from the Greenbelt Foundation’s Soil Health Specialist\, Ryan Carlow. \n\n\n\nThis is a 2-part event with lunch included (make sure to register to receive lunch). \n\n\n\n10am – 12pm (lunch) @ Michael Stangl’s – 1379 President Ct\, St. Catharine’s\, ON L2R 6P9 \n\n\n\n1pm – 3pm @ Larry Dyck’s – 4350 Moyer Rd. Campden\, ON L0R 1G0
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/getting-results-with-biology-with-michael-stangl-larry-dyck/
LOCATION:1379 President Ct\, St. Catharine’s\, ON L2R 6P9\, 1379 President Ct.\, St. Catharine's\, Ontario\, L2R 6P9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230627T200000
DTSTAMP:20260618T111756
CREATED:20230606T131840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T165217Z
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SUMMARY:N Management 2023 - Did We Get it Right? with Jenn Doelman - Farmers for Climate Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Come join Jenn Doelman\, OSN member and a Farmers for Climate Solutions mentor for a Twitter Space conversation about Nitrogen Management in 2023 – did we get it right? What would you have done differently? We would love to hear your thoughts.  \n\n\n\nTwitter Space is a mobile only application – so make sure to join us from your phone. Check out the OSN Twitter to set a reminder!
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/nutrient-management-with-jenn-doelman-farmers-for-climate-solutions/
LOCATION:ON
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230621T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T111756
CREATED:20230526T133906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T133909Z
UID:4795-1687352400-1687363200@ontariosoil.net
SUMMARY:Linking Soil Health and Water Quality with Rick Kootstra & Mari Veliz
DESCRIPTION:Come join Rick Kootstra\, board member of Huron Soil and Crop Improvement Association (HSCIA) and Mari Veliz\, Healthy Watersheds Manager at Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) to tour the Huronview Demo Farm and learn about the important connections between soil health and water quality and tour all the work being done at Huronview!
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/linking-soil-health-and-water-quality-with-rick-kootstra-mari-veliz/
LOCATION:Huron View Demo Farm (behind the health unit) 77722 London Rd\, Clinton\, ON N0M 1L0\, 77722 London Rd\, Clinton\, N0M 1L0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230125T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230126T080000
DTSTAMP:20260618T111756
CREATED:20221201T153619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T153620Z
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SUMMARY:Social Networks for Healthy Soils Think Tank
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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.  \n\n\n\nSchedule: \n\n\n\nJanuary 25\, 2023 \n\n\n\n8:00 am – 10:30 am – a panel presentation on quantitative and descriptive aspects of social networks\, followed by facilitated discussions \n\n\n\n3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – a panel presentation on the behavioural science and socioeconomics of networks\, norms and nudges\, followed by facilitated discussions \n\n\n\nJanuary 26\, 2023   \n\n\n\n8:00 am – 10:00 am – panel discussion on the previous two segments results followed by audience-engaging solution-generating activities.
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/social-networks-for-healthy-soils-think-tank/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220910T110000
DTSTAMP:20260618T111756
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk Soil: Planting without seed treatments + Planting Green with Alan Willits
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 corn into green cereal rye\, his no-till soybeans into green cereal rye and moving corn residue 2 days before no-till planting soybeans into dry soil. \n\n\n\n\nSign Up Here
URL:https://ontariosoil.net/event/lets-talk-soil-planting-without-seed-treatments-planting-green-with-alan-willits/
LOCATION:42489 Salem Rd Wingham\, ON N0G 2W0\, 42489 Salem Rd\, Wingham\, ON\, N0G 2W0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Networkshop
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