ONFARM is a four-year, applied research initiative that began in 2019 and examines best management practices (BMPs) and their effect on soil health and agronomic indicators on 25 working farms across southern Ontario.
At 3Gen Organics, the Israel family is comparing two different interseeded cover crop mixes—they'll share their experience with on-farm research, including their successes, challenges and strategies. OSCIA and SRG will provide information on soil health indicators and data collected in year two of the program.
Attendees will get a closer look at OSCIA’s new Mobile Soil Technology Suite (MSTS) – specially designed for soil health events like this one. The suite includes field-ready tools and a large high-resolution LED screen to project data from sensors, live videos and allow for presentation materials.
Light refreshments will be provided.
The tour will proceed rain or shine (barring severe inclement weather). If the forecast calls for rain, please bring an umbrella and appropriate clothing and footwear. We ask that you please come prepared with a mask. Physical distancing protocols will be in place and we ask everyone to respect these and other safety protocols. You must not attend this event if:
You have travelled outside of Canada in the last 14 days
You have been in contact with someone who has had COVID-19 and more than 14 days has not elapsed
You have COVID-19 or are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms
You have had COVID-19 and it has not been more than 14 days since you have recovered
You are awaiting COVID-19 test results
You have been asked by a public health unit or other authority to self-isolate
Registration is required for this event. Questions can be directed to Madeline Rodrigue, Programs Analyst with OSCIA, at mrodrigue@ontariosoilcrop.org.
