Canada's Outdoor Farm Show
2025-09-09 08:00 - 2025-09-11 04:00 (America/Toronto)
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.

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

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

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/

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.

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
2025-11-04 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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/

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

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

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.

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

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 - 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

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

Grey Bruce Farmers' Week
2026-01-07 08:00 - 2026-01-12 17:00
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.

Farmland Protection and Policy: An Introduction
2026-01-22 12:00 - 13:00
Farmland Protection and Policy: An Introduction

Join the Ontario Farmland Trust’s Executive Director, Martin Straathof, and Board Chair, Margaret Walton, for an accessible introduction to municipal planning processes and farmland protection policies. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of how municipal decisions impact farmland, what tools exist to influence those decisions, and which levels of government and departments are responsible for decisions affecting farmland.

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.

Understanding Urease and Nitrification Inhibitors
2026-01-28 13:00 - 14:00
Webinar: Understanding Urease and Nitrification Inhibitors with Dr. John Lauzon.CEU: 1.0 NM (Pending Approval). Nitrogen Management OFCAF KSE available for live webinar only.January 28, 2026. 1:00 – 2:00 PM.Visit the event page HERE for more details.

The Ontario Certified Crop Advisor Association (CCA) and Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) have partnered to deliver training and educational resources to Ontario agrologists. With a focus on cover crops, nitrogen management, and rotational grazing, these sessions will support the objectives of the On-Farm Climate Action Fund.

Virtual Beef Symposium
2026-01-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-05 19:00 - 21:00
Beef Symposium 2026 will take place this year on Thursday, Jan 29th and Thursday, February 5th, 7 pm to 9 pm each evening via Zoom.

This year line up of speakers and topics includes:

Research updates from Dr. Heather Murphy, (One Health), Moriah Crevier, (Pain Management in Young Calves), and Hannah McCarthy, (Alternative Feeds Research),

Pasture Measurement Research with Caroline Reisiger, (PhD student, U. of Guelph),

Acidosis and Fibre Inclusion with Dr. Gabriel Riberio, University of Saskatchewan, and

Cost of Production of Feeding Cattle with John Molenhuis, OMAFA.

Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/n6ISapkdTK-fYoE_4YAxcA#/registration#.

Northern Ontario Ag Conference
2026-02-06 08:00 - 2026-02-07 12:30
Returning to Sudbury in 2026, join NOFIA to Celebrate the North at the Northern Ontario Ag Conference!

Where: Holiday Inn Sudbury

When: February 6 & 7, 2026

See the agenda and register here.

Introduction to Rotational Grazing and Pasture Crop Production
2026-02-11 13:00 - 14:00
Webinar: Introduction to Rotational Grazing and Pasture Crop Production with Christine O’ReillyCEU: 1.0 CM (Pending Approval). Rotational Grazing KSE available for live webinar only.February 11, 2026. 1:00 – 2:00 PM.Visit the event page HERE for more details.

The Ontario Certified Crop Advisor Association (CCA) and Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) have partnered to deliver training and educational resources to Ontario agrologists. With a focus on cover crops, nitrogen management, and rotational grazing, these sessions will support the objectives of the On-Farm Climate Action Fund.

Advancing Agrivoltaics for a Sustainable Future
2026-02-13 08:00 - 17:00
Farming the future: growing food and generating clean energy together.

Join Agrivoltaics Canada for Advancing Agrivoltaics for a Sustainable Future, a one-day event focused on how solar panels on farmland can boost farm income, crop health, and energy security.Hear from experts who are turning sunlight into opportunity, for both the land and local communities.

When: Friday, February 13th, 2026

Where: Federation Hall, University of Waterloo

Early Bird Tickets: $250 (+tax) – available until 31st January!

Student discounts available!

Profitable Pastures
2026-03-03 19:30 - 2026-03-05 20:30
SAVE THE DATE! OFC’s annual Profitable Pastures webinar series is happening March 3 – 5, 2026 from 7:30pm EST to 8:30pm EST each night.

More details coming soon.

Forages for Tomorrow: Ontario Forage Council AGM
2026-03-10 09:00 - 14:30
Come to The GrandWay in Elora on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 from 9am to 1:30pm for a day of everything forages! Learn more about the Community Pastures Initiative, hear from speakers on grazing and hay topics, and network with producers and others in the forage industry. Don’t miss the trade show and our first Wall of Fame presentation!

Anyone interested in learning more about the Ontario Forage Council is welcome to stay for the business portion of the day at 1:30pm.

Agenda to come.

Register here.

Learn more about OFC here.

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