Learn from experience
Tap into real-world insights from fellow Ontario farmers who are testing and refining their approaches in similar conditions.
For Ontario Farmers
Peer-to-peer learning, practical insights, and farmer-led innovation—all grounded in Ontario soil.
Explore the Farmer HubWhat You’ll Find Here
Be part of a growing group of Ontario farmers learning together. The Network Challenge is our annual program that supports peer learning, experimentation, and leadership in soil health.Applications open every fall—but you can register your interest year-round.
What Is the Ontario Soil Network?
The Ontario Soil Network (OSN) is a peer-to-peer community of Ontario farmers committed to improving soil health through shared experience, on-farm innovation, and honest dialogue.
We're not a top-down program—we're a farmer-led initiative where insights are exchanged, not imposed. Together, we’re building healthier soils, stronger farms, and a more resilient future for agriculture in Ontario.
Your Path Into the Network
Join a Growing Movement—One Step at a Time
Each fall, OSN invites a new cohort of farmers to join the Network Challenge—our flagship program built around peer learning, experimentation, and leadership in soil health.
With support from experienced mentors and fellow farmers, participants choose a challenge that fits their operation. You might take a closer look at something you're already doing, explore a new approach, or even share your experience through one of our podcast episodes.
It’s not about reinventing the wheel—it’s about real-world trials, honest reflections, and contributing your story to a community that learns together.
Fueling Innovation on the Farm
The FIRE Program (Farmer Innovation & Research Ecosystem) supports farmers who want to push innovation forward—one field trial, prototype, or conversation at a time.
From focus groups and pilot projects to partnered R&D, FIRE helps farmers shape the future of agtech by making sure new ideas work where it matters most: in the field.
Contact Our Research TeamFrom focus groups and pilot projects to partnered R&D, FIRE helps farmers shape the future of agtech by making sure new ideas work where it matters most: in the field.
Have a research idea or challenge worth testing? We’d love to hear from you.
Real Stories. Real Farmers.
Looking for honest conversations from the field? OSN’s podcast brings farmer experiences to the forefront—from challenges and breakthroughs to lessons learned in Ontario soil.
Whether you’re just starting out or refining your approach, hear directly from the people doing the work.