OSCIA - Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association - Communicating and Facilitating Responsible Economic Management of Soil, Water, Air and Crops

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	September 8 Eastern Valley SCIA Regional Bus Tour September 9 Niagara South SCIA Annual Twilight Car Tour September 10 Simcoe Herb Open House September 11 Essex SCIA 'From Field to Fork September 13 Residue & Vertical Tillage Demonstrations September 13 Canada's Outdoor Farm Show

The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA), founded in 1939, is a unique non-profit farm organization. Our dedicated membership represents virtually all commodity groups across the province.

Fifty county/district associations encompassed by 11 Regions make up OSCIA's network of innovative producers. Field days, crop tours and local workshops are organized locally to introduce new methods of crop and soil management. Farmers, working with farmers has been the motto of OSCIA for decades.

Nipissing District Dairy Farmer, James Parsons, named 2009 Ontario Forage Master. Nov 17,2009 Read more

Project cost share opportunities presented by the Canada-Ontario Farm Stewardship Program (COFSP) are associated with the Canada-Ontario Environmental Farm Plan (EFP). Both COFSP and EFP are funded
through Growing Forward Best Practices suite, supported by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA).

Cost share may be available to help producers improve management of agricultural properties by adopting Best Management Practices (BMP) that contribute to water and air quality, improved soil productivity, enhanced wildlife habitat, or result in energy conservation. For some producers enhanced cost share opportunities may exist for selected BMP. Check the links below to determine program availability.

The Growing Your Farm Profits (GYFP) workshop is the entry point to potential cost share opportunities available through [Growing Forward Business Development for Farm Businesses]. The two-day, interactive workshop will help you assess your current farm management practices, identify priorities and develop action plans aimed at reaching your business goals. The Workshop Leader will meet with you to review your action plans and assist in finding relevant resources. You may then be eligible for cost share funding for advisory services and skills training.

Association Links

About Us
OSCIA Structure
Ontario Forage Master's Program
Crop Advances
Running Meetings & Strengthening Organizations link to OMAFRA factsheet

Environmental Program Links

Farm Business Program Links

Association News

Biotractor: On-Farm Evaluation of Biodiesel Use in Agricultural Equipment final report May, 2009
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Tru-Chek wedge-style rain gauges now available from the provincial office. PDF - Read More..

Environmental Program News

New program provides funds for on-farm protection of species at risk August 5, 2010 Read more...

How to get prepared for participation in the 2011 cropping year for Canada Ontario Farm Stewardship Program (COFSP)July 15, 2010 Read more..

Details presented on this site apply to the current 2010 cropping year only June 30, 2010 - Read more...

Thermal Blanket Helps Lower Greenhouse Energy Costs July 15, 2010 Read more..

Species At Risk Farm Incentive Program Funds Wetland Restoration March 24, 2010 - Read more...

Demand for Program Funding Shows Farmers’ Environmental Commitment November 26, 2009
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Additional Funds for Farm Environmental Improvements in the Greenbelt November 18, 2009 Read more..

First-Time Farmer Taps Into Environmental Cost Share Programs September 3, 2009 PDF - Read more...
Species at Risk Farm Incentive Program for 2009 Announced August 5, 2009. Read more...

Lake Simcoe Farm Stewardship Program 2009-2010, July 20, 2009. Read more...

Canada and Ontario Invest in Environmental Stewardship on Farms - EFP and cost share programs announced for 2009 June 22, 2009. PDF - Read more...

Native Grass Plantings Add Diversity to Huron County Farm May 21, 2009. PDF - Read more...

Wildlife damage on farms is significant and on the rise May 13, 2009. Read more...

Greenbelt Farm Stewardship Program in the Holland Marsh April 9, 2009. Read more...

Farm Business Program News

Growing Your Farm Profits Forms are now available here...

Growing Forward Business Development Program: Building Better Returns For Ontario’s Agri-Food Industry June 25, 2009. Read more...

NEW workshop for farm business planning. Delivered locally by OSCIA. Read more....

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