Peer-Led Credibility
Our farmers aren’t paid spokespeople—they’re respected peers. Their insights shape innovation from the ground up.
For Industry Stakeholders
Connecting forward-thinking companies with farmer-led innovation and measurable agricultural impact.
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The Ontario Soil Network partners with companies building resilient agricultural supply chains.
We help collaborators engage directly with Ontario farmers through storytelling, sourcing alignment, and peer-led knowledge exchange—grounding your ESG commitments in lived, measurable practice.
Whether you're looking to support innovation, pilot sustainable approaches, or share stories that resonate, we offer credible pathways rooted in trust and outcomes.
Aligned Values.
Applied Outcomes.
The Ontario Soil Network is a farmer-led knowledge and communications initiative that helps companies engage directly with Ontario producers to deliver measurable, field-validated outcomes.
Our 150+ farmer members span 35+ counties and a wide range of cropping systems and regions—representing a province-wide supply shed built on trust, initiative, and peer learning. OSN farmers regularly share their experiences with local networks, collectively engaging thousands of producers and advisors each year.
We partner with brands ready to move beyond messaging—toward long-term collaboration, practical support, and authentic connection with the people working the land.
In partnership with PepsiCo, OSN is co-developing a Positive Agriculture program for corn growers in southwestern Ontario. The initiative combines cultural, agronomic, and financial supports to accelerate regenerative practices, with a focus on soil health, water, biodiversity, and greenhouse gas outcomes. Our role includes community engagement, peer learning facilitation, and piloting data collection systems for long-term Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV).
By integrating technical support with farmer-driven culture, OSN helps translate ESG goals into real-world action.
And why do our farmers participate? Because no one is trying to sell them anything. They trust OSN as a space to learn, share, and lead—together.
Real Change,
Tracked and Shared
From acres impacted to stories told, OSN tracks the ripple effects of farmer-led innovation across Ontario’s agricultural landscape.
Every year, we survey our network to understand how ideas spread—how one farmer’s experiment becomes a new standard, and how conversations in the field lead to real change on the ground.
Our work isn’t just about what happens at a single event. It’s about momentum—measured in acres, actions, and the trust that connects them.
588+
events led by farmers, for farmers
154
active farmer members in the network
9,000+
attendees at OSN events and training days
660+
survey responses captured since 2019
35
counties impacted (and counting)
60+
tools and guides co-developed for extension and communication
745,000+
social impressions,
70,000+ video views,
6,200+ followers
70,000+ video views,
6,200+ followers
905
podcast listens across platforms
1,142,884
acres impacted through soil health planning and practice change
“Topics that are more niche—sap testing and slugs—were discussed. You don’t get these kinds of learnings elsewhere.”
— 2024 Post-Event Survey Respondent
“The challenge provided a great opportunity to connect with others in the industry and build a stronger network for sharing resources and ideas.”
— 2025 Network Challenge Exit Survey
Build Meaningful Agricultural Partnerships
Whether you're a national brand or a regional collaborator, OSN creates opportunities for companies to connect with farmers in authentic and high-impact ways.
We welcome aligned sponsorships that elevate farmer leadership, support real-world innovation, and create measurable outcomes in the field. Past collaborators have contributed to:
🌾 Field trials and peer-led research pilots, co-developed and validated by OSN farmers
📈 MRV integration — building systems to monitor, report, and verify changes in soil health, biodiversity, water use, and GHG outcomes
👥 Community of practice development, strengthening farmer-to-farmer learning and adoption pathways
🎥 Content production rooted in transparency and trust—highlighting real progress and practical insights for wider audiences
🤝 Live events and regionally tailored knowledge exchange, built around local relationships and needs
What This Looks Like in Practice:
Our current collaboration with PepsiCo supports the development of a Positive Agriculture program for corn growers in southwestern Ontario. This work includes:
- Piloting MRV tools for long-term sustainability reporting
- Delivering financial, agronomic, and cultural supports that drive adoption
- Convening a cross-sector community of practice—from farmers to researchers and advisors
- Co-designing systems that turn ESG goals into farm-level progress, grounded in lived experience
This approach blends technical rigour with farmer trust—ensuring your goals take root where they matter most.
If you’re looking to build a meaningful partnership rooted in credibility and impact, we’d love to talk.
Let’s Explore What’s Possible
If you're building a more resilient agricultural future and want to collaborate with a trusted, farmer-led network—we’re ready when you are.
Contact Our TeamWhether you have a specific project in mind or you're just curious where we fit in, we’d love to start the conversation.