Heartland Soil & Crop

Important Links for Sustainable Agriculture Projects and Programs

Check out the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) for more information about the following:

  • The member portal
  • Cost share programs
  • Workshops and events, specifically the Environmental Farm Plan
  • Research programs and additional resources
  • Crop advances
  • Soil health resources
  • And more!

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) website provides various resources for the agriculture industry in Ontario.

OMAFRA’s Field Crop Unit provides Field Crop News – weekly in-season progress reports of the Ontario field crop landscape.

Local conservation authorities:

The annual Ontario Agricultural Conference includes three regional conferences in the south-western area (SWAC), the mid-western area (MWAC) and in the east (EOCC) of Ontario.

The Ontario Soil Network provides more information about soil health and sustainable farming practices.

Huronview Demo Farm is operated by the Huron Soil and Crop Improvement Association. Check out the site for the latest news and updates from the ongoing research.

PUR Projets PUR Logo teamed up with Forests Ontario in 2019 to implement and monitor tree-planting projects in Southern Ontario. The project creates pathways for farmers to integrate trees into their productive landscape, aiming to connect fragmented forest islands, restore ecosystem services, and generate benefits for farmers.