Ontario Forage Network

Grey Bruce Farmers' Week
2026-01-07 08:00 - 2026-01-12 17:00 (America/Toronto)
Celebrate 60 years of Grey Bruce Farmers Week! Happening January 7th to 12th at the Elmwood Community Centre. Attend in-person or online. Visit www.gbfw.ca to register.

2025 Innovation Exchange - Managing Marginal Lands
2025-12-17 12:30 - 13:30
The 2025 Innovation Exchange: Living Lab–ON Research Forum is a four-part virtual series exploring climate-friendly solutions co-developed by farmers and researchers.

December 17th – 12:30pmManaging Marginal Lands

While marginal lands are unsuitable for crop production, they can offer a range of environmental benefits – which if managed well, will still benefit your agricultural operations. Living Lab researchers, Lauren Des Marteaux (AAFC) and Kara Looyenga (UofGuelph) are studying field boundary areas to assess how different boundary types affect carbon sequestration, and how habitat restoration can support beneficial insect populations, like pollinators. Aaron Breimar from MooseAg will also share how tools like profit maps can provide field specific guidance to optimize management of low value areas and how to decide whether marginal lands are worth keeping in production.

APPROVED CEU CREDITS: Soil & Water Management CEUs: 1

2025 Innovation Exchange - Nitrogen Management
2025-12-10 14:30 - 15:30
Dec. 10th – 2:30pmNitrogen Management

Optimizing your nitrogen applications is a complex management decision. Apply too much and lose returns on your investment or increase the loss of nitrogen as nitrous oxide (a potent greenhouse gas). Join Living Lab – Ontario researchers, Craig Drury (AAFC) studying nitrification and urease inhibitors to understand how these products can benefit the environment and your crops. We will also hear from Researcher, Aaron Delaporte (AAFC) on how these practices can improve your ROI and a Living Lab farmer-cooperator exploring ways to optimize nitrogen management using plant-available nitrogen from cover crops. Hear how their first set of trials has gone, and how they are adapting their management strategies on their farm going forward.

APPROVED CEU CREDITS: Nutrient Management CEUs: 1This session is also an approved OFCAF KSEParticipants must attend sessions to receive these credits

Understanding Farming as a System for Sustainable Management
2025-12-09 12:00 - 13:00
Understanding Farming as a System for Sustainable Management

Farms are complex, interconnected systems where soil, water, crops, livestock, and people all play a role. Join Northern Roots Soil Solutions’ Claire Coombs, Certified Crop Advisor, and Laura Niell, Soil Health & Field Advisor, as they introduce the principles of systems thinking in farming, looking at how soil health, water, biodiversity, crop and livestock production, and economic decisions are all interconnected.

Join the Ontario Farmland Trust in a series of free online webinars to explore pressures on farmland, learn about solutions, and share innovative ideas. There will be a new topic each month, and we will be joined by professionals from across Ontario, including land-use planners, lawyers, conservation organizations, and more. Join us over your lunch break from the comfort of your home, field or office.

2025 Innovation Exchange - Cover Cropping
2025-12-03 14:00 - 15:00
The 2025 Innovation Exchange: Living Lab–ON Research Forum is a four-part virtual series exploring climate-friendly solutions co-developed by farmers and researchers.

December 3rd – 2:00pmCover Cropping Innovation

Living Lab – Ontario researchers are exploring innovative practices for cover crops in two different ways. Join Jake Munroe (Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness) to learn about drone seeding cover crops into grain corn and soybeans, and Kim Schneider (University of Guelph) to learn about the benefits of cover crop grazing. The researchers are joined by farmer-cooperators participating in each of the trials who will share their experiences with trialing these practices.

APPROVED CEU CREDITS: Crop Management CEUs: 1This session is also an approved OFCAF KSEParticipants must attend sessions to receive these credits

Forage Focus
2025-12-02 19:30 - 2025-12-04 20:30
Mark your calendar! Ontario Forage Council’s popular Forage Focus webinar series will be happening December 2 – 4, 2025. Each night a webinar will be held at 7:30pm EST.

More details will be coming soon. Subscribe to our newsletter to be kept up-to-date.

Learn more about last year’s Forage Focus (a special in-person event) here.

The Why Behind Adaptive Grazing
2025-12-02 09:00 - 14:00
The New Farm Centre is hosting “The Why Behind Adaptive Grazing: Matching the Science with Practical Application,” featuring Dr. Allen Williams.

Learn more about Allen and his work here.

Where: Avening Community Centre, Creemore, ONWhen: December 2, 9am to 2pmCost: $30

Get tickets at https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/adaptive-grazing-with-allen-williams

2025 Innovation Exchange - Unlocking the Science of Liquid Manure Methane Emissions
2025-11-26 11:00 - 12:00
The 2025 Innovation Exchange: Living Lab–ON Research Forum is a four-part virtual series exploring climate-friendly solutions co-developed by farmers and researchers.

Nov. 26th – 11:00amUnlocking the Science of Liquid Manure Methane Emissions

Liquid manure storages can be a significant source of methane—a potent greenhouse gas—on Ontario dairy and swine farms. Methane-producing bacteria (methanogens) thrive in these anaerobic environments, increasing emissions from dairy and swine operations. Join Living Lab – Ontario researcher, Andy Vanderzag (AAFC) and farmers as they dig into their research so far about how it is measured, and when methane is released from liquid manure storage systems—and explore innovative strategies to reduce emissions and support more climate-friendly farms. Margot McComb (AAFC) will also be on-hand to provide initial insights into the costs and benefits of emerging Manure Treatment System strategies.

APPROVED CEU CREDITS: Nutrient Management CEUs: 1

Advancing Women Conference
2025-11-23 08:00 - 2025-11-25 17:00
Invest in yourself and network with others passionate about agriculture. If you are a student, farmer, entrepreneur in ag and food, member of a grower association, or a representative of corporate agri-business – celebrate with us.

November 13 – 15, Sheraton Fallsview, Niagara Falls, ON

Who Should Attend?

AWC is created for every woman—cisgender, transgender, and anyone who identifies with womanhood—who is passionate about agriculture and food. Whether you are a university or college student studying agriculture, producer, rancher, entrepreneur, representative of a grower association or corporate agribusiness, AWC is anyone who wants to enhance their family life, community, career, and industry through:

communications through coaching, mentoring, and networking

financial management and independence

health and balance of life strategies

career planning, and

setting goals in all areas

Learn more and register at https://advancingwomenconference.ca/2025east/

Best Management Practices for Soil Health
2025-11-19 12:00 - 13:00
Best Management Practices for Soil Health

Healthy soil is the foundation of productive and resilient farmland. Join Owen Ricker, Farmer Engagement and Research Liaison for the Ontario Soil & Crop Association, for an introduction to practical, science-based approaches to improving soil health, including techniques such as drone-seeded cover crops, cover crop grazing, and nitrogen inhibitors. Participants will gain valuable insights into how these practices support crop yields, water retention, and climate resilience, while contributing to long-term agricultural sustainability.

Join the Ontario Farmland Trust in a series of free online webinars to explore pressures on farmland, learn about solutions, and share innovative ideas. There will be a new topic each month, and we will be joined by professionals from across Ontario, including land-use planners, lawyers, conservation organizations, and more. Join us over your lunch break from the comfort of your home, field or office.

The Beef is ON Fall Webinar Series
2025-11-18 19:00 - 20:00
Join the OMAFA Beef Team this October and November for the Beef is ON Fall Beef Webinar Series. This years’ sessions will discuss bale grazing, soil fertility, bull selection and marketing options for your calves.

Topic for November 18th: Marketing my Calves – Sell now or Retain? What are my choices?

Speaker: Steve Duff, Chief Economist, OMAFA

Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/R7EvoxpITaORqZ5iYYWFNA. Register once and get access to all four webinars.

CFGA Annual Conference
2025-11-18 08:00 - 2025-11-21 17:00
Early bird registration open for 2025 CFGA Annual Conference

The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) has launched early bird registration for its 16th annual conference. Organized in partnership with the New Brunswick Soil and Crop Improvement Association (NBSCIA), this year’s conference will take place at the historic Crowne Plaza Hotel in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Nov. 18 to 21.

With the theme Greener Horizons: Technological Innovations in Forage and Grassland Management, this year’s conference will highlight the cutting-edge advancements shaping the future of sustainable agriculture.

The CFGA conference has become the not-to-be-missed event for producers, agronomists, researchers and industry leaders in the forage and grassland sectors. Whether you’re interested in precision agriculture, soil health, climate resilience or looking to explore new technologies in forage and grassland management, this conference offers valuable insights, networking opportunities and hands-on learning experiences.

Early bird registration open

Take advantage of early bird registration and register today on the CFGA website. Follow the CFGA Facebook, Instagram and X accounts for updates on speakers, schedules and special events as they become available.

2025 MFGA Regenerative Ag Conference
2025-11-12 08:00 - 2025-11-13 17:00
Join the Annual MFGA Conference – a 1.5 day event being held November 12-13, 2025, Victoria Inn, Brandon, Mb.

The conference will feature national and international keynote speakers, an outstanding trade show with many opportunities to engage with vendors and a silent auction. As well, thanks to an exciting agreement with Holistic Management Canada, a free kids program will be offered to families attending the MFGA conference.

Find out more at https://www.mfga.net/regen-ag-conference

The Beef is ON Fall Beef Webinar Series
2025-11-11 19:00 - 20:00
Join the OMAFA Beef Team this October and November for the Beef is ON Fall Beef Webinar Series. This years’ sessions will discuss bale grazing, soil fertility, bull selection and marketing options for your calves.

Topic for November 11th: Building the Herd through Superior Bull Section

Speaker: Scott Cornish, Regional Coordinator, Eastgen

Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/R7EvoxpITaORqZ5iYYWFNA. Register once and get access to all four webinars.

The Beef is ON Fall Beef Webinar Series
2025-11-04 19:00 - 20:00
Join the OMAFA Beef Team this October and November for the Beef is ON Fall Beef Webinar Series. This years’ sessions will discuss bale grazing, soil fertility, bull selection and marketing options for your calves.

Topic for November 4th: Building Soil Fertility on my Pasture

Speaker: Colin Elgie, Soil Fertility Specialist, OMFA

Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/R7EvoxpITaORqZ5iYYWFNA. Register once and get access to all four webinars.

OSF Policy Day and Annual General Meeting
2025-10-30 13:30 - 21:00
Join Ontario Sheep Farmers for their Annual General Meeting and a special evening celebrating OSF’s 40th anniversary at the Ontario Lamb Banquet.

Get more information at https://www.ontariosheep.org/events/osf-policy-day-and-annual-general-meeting/

The Beef is ON Fall Beef Webinar Series
2025-10-28 19:00 - 20:00
Join the OMAFA Beef Team this October and November for the Beef is ON Fall Beef Webinar Series. This years’ sessions will discuss bale grazing, soil fertility, bull selection and marketing options for your calves.

Topic for October 28th: Bale Grazing for Extended Grazing and Pasture Rejuvenation

Speakers: Producer Panel Discussion. Moderated by Christine O’Reilly, Forage and Grazing Specialist, OMAFA

Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/R7EvoxpITaORqZ5iYYWFNA. Register once and get access to all four webinar.

Rotational Grazing Webinar - Improving Soil Fertility for Nutrient-Dense Beef
2025-10-15 13:00 - 14:00
Learn more at https://ccaontario.com/ceu-centre/webinars/

CFGA New Mentor Training
2025-10-10 12:00 - 15:00
Help producers succeed in grazing management — become a trained 𝐂𝐅𝐆𝐀 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫 this fall.

Join 𝐂𝐅𝐆𝐀’𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 this October and learn:

How to develop grazing plans and improve cell design

Build strong mentor–producer relationships

Navigate resistance to change

When: Oct. 10 & 24 | 12–3 pm ET

Where: Zoom

Register by emailing learning@canadianfga.ca

Required: Complete the Advanced Grazing Systems online course beforehand

Thunder Bay Community Pasture Field Day
2025-09-20 10:00 - 16:00
Save the Date!

Get ready for an action-packed Field Day at the Thunder Bay Community Pasture! Join us for a day of learning, innovation, and networking.

Mark your calendars for September 20, 2025! Register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/field-day-at-the-thunder-bay-community-pasture-tickets-1489137874469

Hosted by Northern Ontario Farm Innovation Alliance

Canada's Outdoor Farm Show
2025-09-09 08:00 - 2025-09-11 04:00
With over 650 exhibitors and more than 100 acres of outdoor trade show space, there is no getting around the fact that there is a lot to see and do at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show.

Learn more at outdoorfarmshow.com.

Selecting Your Cover Crop and Forage Mix with Speare Seeds (Webinar)
2025-08-28 12:00 - 13:30
12:00 to 12:45 pm – Selecting your Cover Crop

12:45 pm to 1:30 pm – Selecting your Forage Mix

When? Thursday August 28 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

REGISTER HERE

Selecting Your Cover Crop and Forage Mix with Speare Seeds is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing and Cover Cropping category.

Grazing Considerations For Fall (Webinar)
2025-08-25 19:00 - 20:00
Grazing Considerations for Fall (Webinar)

Join OFC Grazing Mentors Birgit Martin, Joe Dickenson, and Steve Martin for a Fall look ahead and discussion on stockpiling and other management topics relevant to season.

Bring your questions!

Learn more about our mentors here.

When: Monday, August 25th at 7pm EST

Where: Zoom (link will be sent out the morning of the event)

Cost: Free

Register: https://www.eventzilla.net/e/grazing-considerations-for-fall-webinar-2138684313

Registration closes at 12pm August 25th.

This is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category.

Pasture Information Day (QC)
2025-08-15 08:30 - 17:00
This is a bilingual event being held August 15th at Boutique Bon Beouf, 122 Duncan Road, Saint-Chrysostome, QC. Register at https://www.cqpf.ca/fr/evenement-a-venir/detail/journee-pature-action-2025/70945

Tours & Tailgate Supper at Temiskaming Community Pasture
2025-08-12 15:00 - 20:00
OMAFA in collaboration with Temiskaming Community Pasture and the University of Guelph will be holding a Community Pasture and Ontario Crops and Beef Research Station Tours and Tailgate Supper, Aug 12th.

Meet from 3:15 pm at Temiskaming Community Pasture for a walking tour of the Community Pasture followed by tours of the Ontario Crops and Beef Research Stations, Timiskaming. A tailgate supper will be provided at the Beef Research Station. This is a great opportunity to view the Community Pasture and get latest update on research being undertaken at the Ontario Crops and Beef Research Stations in Temiskaming. Attendance is free, no registration is required.

Webinar: Implementing Solar Water Systems into Rotational Grazing Management
2025-07-31 12:00 - 13:00
Learn all about solar watering systems and implementing the systems into your rotational grazing management in a webinar with Shayne Rosom, Rosom Agri-Solar and Tim Prior, Brussels Agri Services.

When? Thursday July 31 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

REGISTER HERE

Implementing Solar Water Systems into Rotational Grazing Management is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category.

Field Day and Cheese Tasting at Nubians North
2025-07-25 13:00 - 15:00
Field Day and Cheese Tasting at Nubians North (on Kelso Rd in Porquis Junction)Friday July 25 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Nubians North is a licensed dairy goat operation in Northern Ontario, home to approximately 800 purebred Nubian goats, including 200 kids. What began with three does over a decade ago has grown into a thriving commercial farm built on care, intention, and a deep respect for animal well-being. Known for producing rich, high-quality milk, Nubians North partners with Fromagerie Kapuskoise to craft award-winning artisan cheeses. Join us for an afternoon tour of the farm, where participants will learn about large-scale dairy goat farming, the unique characteristics of the Nubian breed, and how strong farmer–cheesemaker partnerships can support sustainability and product quality—all while enjoying a guided cheese tasting.

Forage and Pasture Night
2025-07-24 19:00 - 21:00
Forage and pasture night

Hosted by the forage and service crops lab

July 24 7-9pm

Everyone welcome, no registration necessary

Meet at the Ontario Crops Research Centre, Elora – 6182 2 Line E, Ariss, ON N0B 1S0

Come out to hear about the projects our lab is working on including a pasture nitrogen fertility trial and simulated grazing plots. Stay for ice cream from Mapleton organic dairy!

Ontario Sheep Farmers Field Day
2025-07-24 10:00 - 16:00
The COUNTDOWN is on!

We know you’re not actually going to take a vacation away from the farm, so change up the scenery and refresh your brain with Field Day! It’s technically business but it’s a nice change, surrounded by the type of people who just get it.

Go get your tickets so you’re not stuck in line small talking!

Click here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/…/ontario-sheep-field-day…

And hey, if you know someone who wants to attend but doesn’t have access to the internet, give the office a call and we’ll set get it all sorted: 519-836-0043

Forage Expo
2025-06-26 10:00 - 15:00
Forage Expo is returning to Bruce County in 2025! Hopefully with sunnier and drier weather (if you were there in 2023, you know). This event gives hundreds of attendees the chance to see the latest forage equipment, watch field demos, attend the trade show, and network with other producers.

We are proud to be partnering with Bruce County Soil & Crop Improvement Association to host this event. Thank you to our host, Craig Trelford and family!

WHEN: Thursday, June 26, 2025

TIME: 10am to 3pm

WHERE: Trelford Farms, 1342 Bruce County Rd 40, Paisley, ON, N0G 2N0

COST: Free! Just show up. No registration necessary.

Lunch will be available for purchase on site.

For more information please call (519) 986-1484 or email admin@ontarioforagecouncil.com.

Equipment and trade show registration, as well as sponsorship opportunities, will be opening soon. Contact Rebecca at admin@ontarioforagecouncil.com to be added to our contact list.
