Monitoring species at risk, protecting water, and supporting farmers — working together for a healthy environment 🌾🐢🌎
Strathroy-Caradoc, Ontario
Joined December 2015
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St Clair Conservation retweeted
Have you seen a Drinking Water Protection road sign?
These signs mark areas that help protect local drinking water sources.
Learn more: bit.ly/4xVZF5c?utm_source=x&…
#SourceWaterProtection #CleanWaterAct #WaterWednesdays
St Clair Conservation retweeted
Early-September KSEs:
COVER CROPPING
Sept1: Walk/talk through red clover seeded after winter wheat
Sept10: Demo seeding cereal rye by drone & NDVI imagery showcase
ROTATIONAL GRAZING
Sept9: Water retention pond, solar water pump & more at pasture walk
Sept10: Pasture walk: rotational grazing, plant health & pasture management
Sept10: Learn about/develop grazing plan over 2 nights
Sept12: Producers share rotational grazing & stewardship practices
Note: #OFCAF applicants MUST complete an #ontariosoilcrop approved #KSE that matches their application category
Register: ontariosoilcrop.org/workshop…
St Clair Conservation retweeted
It's hard to believe August is almost over! As September dawns upon us, & Labour Day weekend is only a week or so away, Healthy Lake Huron shares its latest newsletter about some of the work being done, by partners along Lake Huron's southeast shore:
mailchi.mp/abca/healthy-lake…
St Clair Conservation retweeted
Join us August 12th 4:44pm at Parkland Farms, Sarnia for the Lambton Twilight Tour summer meeting. Drone vs. Ground fungicide application @drone_spray , @upsiderobotics demo/agronomy, @stclairregionca @OntarioSoilCrop funding updates. Supper by Burns Dresden. Bring a friend!
🤖 Made with AI
St Clair Conservation retweeted
Have you registered for OSCIA's Summer Farm Day & Tour? Time is ticking! Enjoy two days of learning, networking & seeing innovative agricultural practices in action.
Aug.14 | Huronview Demonstration Farm
Field-scale demos and experts in:
> Soil health & water quality
> Surface & subsurface drainage
> Controlled drainage systems
> Cover crops, reduced tillage & crop rotations
August 15 | Bus Tour of Agriculture in Huron County
Stops include:
>Ontario Research Centre
>Huron Cover Crops
>Hensall Co-op
Register today: membership.ontariosoilcrop.o…
#ontariosoilcrop #farmdaytour
St Clair Conservation retweeted
🌱 The future of agriculture starts with the next generation.
OFA’s 2026 Scholarship Program is now open, offering 8 scholarships valued at $2,000 each to support students pursuing careers in agriculture, leadership, veterinary medicine, skilled trades, sustainable energy and more.
📅 Apply by Aug. 31, 2026.
Click here to read more in this week's viewpoint ➡️ ofa.on.ca/newsroom/investing…
#OntAg #FutureOfFarming #Scholarships #OntarioAgriculture
St Clair Conservation retweeted
"Replace tillage effects with roots" 🌱
Year-round roots = soil structure + carbon capture + better yields than ever.
"Biggest benefit is soil aggregation → better crop growth → better revenue"
🎥 Business case for soil health Ep 2:
tinyurl.com/4mzs884z
@Greenbeltca @SoilNetwork @UofGuelphOAC @GrainFarmers @AgInnovationON
#SoilHealth #SoilsAtGuelph #UofGuelphOAC #OntAg
St Clair Conservation retweeted
Aug. 14–15 is OSCIA's Summer Farm Day & Tour—two days of learning, networking & seeing innovative agricultural practices in action.
Aug.14 | Huronview Demonstration Farm
Field-scale demos and experts in:
> Soil health & water quality
> Surface & subsurface drainage
> Controlled drainage systems
> Cover crops, reduced tillage & crop rotations
August 15 | Ontario Crops Research Centre
Bus tour of leading-edge crop research at working farms across Huron County.
Register today: membership.ontariosoilcrop.o…
#ontariosoilcrop #farmdaytour
St Clair Conservation retweeted
Every acre has potential.
By participating in the RALP program, Rina Hyland is showing what’s possible with vision and the right support.
Turning unproductive land into new opportunities starts here. Learn about best management practices at ontariosoilcrop.org
St Clair Conservation retweeted
Looking into cover crops? Thinking through nitrogen decisions? Curious about rotational grazing or water retention?
Find what you’re after—or something you didn’t know you needed—in the Resource Hub.
ontariosoilcrop.org/resource…
#ontariosoilcrop
St Clair Conservation retweeted
Are you participating in the Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)? Make sure to attend a Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE)!
Attending an approved KSE is a program requirement and a great opportunity to learn more about the beneficial management practice you’re implementing and support the long-term success of your project.
Our calendar is regularly updated with demonstrations, webinars, workshops and more. Explore upcoming events and find one that fits your schedule: ontariosoilcrop.org/knowledg…
#ontag #ontariosoilcrop #AgClimateSolutions #ofcaf
St Clair Conservation retweeted
Rotational grazing KSEs:
May 30: Learn how adaptive multi-paddock grazing regenerates marginal land AND/OR see rotational grazing, pasture lambing & nutrient cycling in action
June 3: An evening with fellow grazers & guest speaker Keith Reid (RSVP by May 31)
June 8: Hear proven strategies for boosting pasture production
#OFCAF applicants MUST complete an #ontariosoilcrop approved #KSE that matches their application category.
Register: ontariosoilcrop.org/workshop…
St Clair Conservation retweeted
Meet the passionate leaders driving sustainability & environmental impact across our community 🌱 Introducing our Green Committee — a dedicated group of members committed to creating a greener future for Sarnia-Lambton. Thank you for your leadership & vision for positive change.
St Clair Conservation retweeted
It's Endangered Species Day & we’re recognizing Ontario producers who have taken action to protect species at risk.
From restoring native grasslands to improving wetlands & field edges, these efforts are helping species thrive—conservation and agriculture growing together!
#OntarioAg #SpeciesAtRisk #ontariosoilcrop
St Clair Conservation retweeted
Did you know that Ontario is in the midst of launching a Soil Health Test? 🌾
That’s right, since 2023 Ontario farmers, advisors, researchers, and labs have been piloting a 5-indicator approach to soil health testing.
🔗 Learn more about what they are measuring and what to expect: tinyurl.com/nhhj6kck
@WestonFamilyFdn @UofGuelphOAC @AgInnovationON
#SoilHealth #SHAP #SoilTesting #OntAg
St Clair Conservation retweeted
🐷 On-farm wetlands are a great way to store water and help infiltration: rrca.on.ca/page.php?id=20
St Clair Conservation retweeted
The Farmland Health Check-Up has expanded and is now available to farmers across Ontario.
Guided by a certified expert, you’ll get actionable insights for your farmland.
Assess your farm for:
Water Erosion
Wind Erosion
Tillage Erosion
Subsurface Compaction
Organic Matter
Soil Life
Soil Chemistry
Phosphorus
Nitrogen
Pollinator Health
farmlandhealthcheckup.net/
St Clair Conservation retweeted
The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority (SCRCA) has put out a flood watch for the watershed due to recent rainfall across the region, and more on the way.
sarnianewstoday.ca/sarnia/ne…
St Clair Conservation retweeted
Longer evenings are here — the perfect time to explore your fave Conservation Areas! ☀️ With daylight saving time comes more daylight for after-work hikes, trail rides, sunset picnics, and golden-hour views. 🚵 ontarioconservationareas.ca/…
St Clair Conservation retweeted
SARPAL Intake Is Open!
Receive 50% cost-share funding for on-farm species-at-risk projects:
> Tree & shrub planting
> Grassland & wetland restoration
> Cross-fencing & livestock exclusion
> Perennial grass strips & delayed haying
Apply today: ontariosoilcrop.org/species-…
#SARPAL #SpeciesAtRisk #OntAg #OntarioSoilCrop