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.

Current Opportunities

Click on the posts below to learn more about our current opportunities.

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Are you interested in becoming a Soil and Crop Board member?

Contact your local President or Secretary (see each County’s About page) for more information or join us at your local Annual General Meeting (AGM). Board members must be a member in good standing with their local Soil and Crop Improvement Association and are appointed annually at the AGM for a one year term.