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Field Tour Includes:Cover crops after wheatCover crops interseeded in cornCover crop seeding equipmentStrip till equipmentSoil pit with Dr. Adam Gillespie, OMAFRA/University of GuelphRainfall simulatorSpeaker ProgramFarmer Panel: Cover Crops and Reduced Tillage with Dan Petker, Port Rowan; Mike Strang, Exeter; Kevin Nixon, LondonCan Cover Crops Affect P losses? Dr. Merrin Macrae, University of WaterlooRegistration: Please Call Ridgetown OMAFRA at 519-674-1690 See More

The annual Shakespeare Swine Seminar for producers and allied industry personnel will be held at the Stratford Festival Inn on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 in Stratford, Ontario.  Please note the change of location. The meeting is sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs and Ontario Pork and the seminar focuses on topics of current and practical interest to swine producers.  Program highlights include: understanding the temporary foreign worker programgas…See More

Join the OMAFRA Soil Team and Upper Thames River Conservation Authority for a hands-on day of learning about soil management on August 22nd.Six in-field sessions will explore a range of topics, including:Soil pits: exploring what’s under our feetMeasuring soil health: in-field methods to evaluate soil structure, infiltration, and much more.“Soil your undies”: what impact does slope position and past management have?Strip tillage: is it the best of no-till/conventional tillage worlds? See an…See More

Tuesday, June 26/18 at Curtis Seeds 38723 Fingal Line, St. Thomas9:30 am Registration; 10 am Tour Bioflora, Canada’s largest agent for ornamental verification and protection of Plant Breeder’s Rights. ▪ Ashley Balchin, Examiner, Plant Breeders' Rights Office, CFIA; ▪ Brenda Cole, Bioflora Owner 10:45 am Tour of seed plant and seed treatment facilities Featuring a state-of-the-art Tri-Flow automated seed treatment system; ▪ Dan Curtis, Curtis Seeds Owner 11:30 Field Plot tours12:00 BBQ Lunch…See More

The Ontario Forage Council, in conjunction with the Dufferin and Northumberland County Soil and Crop Improvement Associations,invite you to participate Forage Expo 2018! Dufferin County will host the western location on Thursday, July 5th at Brakke Farm Inc, in Grand Valley, and Northumberlad Countywill host the eastern location at Loval Farms, on July 10th in Warkwoth.Sponsorship Opportunities…See More

200 exhibitors of agricultural technology & services, woodlot info & demos, crafts, family program, antiques, Queen of the Furrow & entertainmentHosted by: SCOTT AND ANGELA TRUDEAU AND FAMILYhdanford@sympatico.caSee More

The Ontario Hazelnut Association, in co-operation with Ferrero Canada, will host IF YOU PLANT IT, THEY WILL COME, the 9TH Annual Ontario Hazelnut Association Symposium. a gathering of growers, nurseries, companies, government, academics and executives who are involved in the hazelnut value chain in Ontario. PROGRAM OVERVIEW The program will include plenary sessions and panel sessions delivered by Canadian and international experts with key guest speakers and thought-provoking panel…See More

The London Farm Show - Celebrating 80 Years & The Largest Indoor Farm Show in Eastern Canada Bringing Leaders Together - Showcasing The Latest Industry Trends &Newest TechnologyWhat To Expect At The Show:Interactive & Educational Seminars320+ ExhibitorsDates, Times & Locations:Wed, Mar 7 @ 9AM - 5PMThur, Mar 8 @ 9AM - 5PMFri, Mar 9 @ 9AM - 4PMFree Shuttle Service available from the Western Fair District & BMO parking lots to show entrances See More

The 2018 Annual Conference is being held at the Best Western Lamplighter Inn, located in London, Ontario on February 13-14, 2018. Any member can attend, please visit the links below for more information. This year is full of engaging speakers and interactive panel discussions on soil health and the influence of diversity in the farming community. Join us to discuss innovative farming practices, network with…See More

Devolder Farms presents Precision Planting & 360 Yield Center at the Galaxy Cinema, Chatham. 8:30 to noon with lunch. Speakers: Stephanie Smith, 360 Yield Center Regional Agronomist, Jason Webster, Precision Planting Agronomist. RSVP by Feb 5. info@devolderfarms.comSee More

The Annual Seed & Feed Show, Annual Meeting and Trade Show will be held at the Flesherton Kinplex on Friday, December 15th, 2017.Placement of exhibits will start at 9:30 and the program will begin at 10:15 am.An excellent slate of speakers will address a number of timely topics including: Tile Drainage – It Doesn’t Cost - It Pays; Update on world plowing match in Kenya; Getting the Excitement Back into Canola; and a Soil Presentation.A Producer Panel will look at In-Season Nitrogen…See More