Welcome to the Heartland Soil and Crop Improvement Association
Who we are
We are a regional branch of the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) for the counties of Huron, Perth, Waterloo and Wellington.Have a look at the map below to see how each county fits into the larger region. Click on the map for more information about the OSCIA regions.
Also check out each county’s page for more information about events and news in your area and reach out to your local Board of Directors for more information about what we do.
Thinking of becoming a member?
If you are involved in agriculture and are interested in learning about sustainable agricultural management practices, we invite you to join Heartland or your local Soil and Crop Improvement Association. Visit your local SCIA page to learn more about membership in each county or go to the OSCIA membership page.
Member benefits:
Quarterly issues of the Innovator Newsletter
Opportunity to participate in on-farm demonstrations, tours, production days, annual meetings and other events
Access to exclusive member-only opportunities and resources
Opportunity to participate in local and regional projects, and farm demonstrations
Opportunity to influence agricultural policy and research
10% off soil sampling
OSCIA has producer representation on ten Ontario research committees addressing crop, soil and pest management issues and they are a member of eight Standing Committees.
Opportunities
Heartland is looking for a new Regional Communication Coordinator
See details on here. If you are interested in this position, please reach out to heartlandscia@ontariosoilcrop.org.
Updates
For sale! Heartland is selling two roller crimpers – see page for details.
For recent activities and upcoming events, head on over to our X profile!
Huron SCIA Donation
Huron SCIA recently donated a $5000 cheque to the Huron County Food Distribution Centre. Shown below from left to right at the handover on December 3, 2024, is Peter Nonkes (HSCIA Director), Sharon Devine (HSCIA Secretary-Treasurer), Mary Ellen Zielman (Food Distribution Centre Executive Director), Wim Feddes (HSCIA President), Rick Kootstra (Huronview Farm Manager)
Latest events
Check out our news and events pages for upcoming events and updates to recent events and research projects.
