Mission Statement: Facilitate responsible economic management of soil, water, air and crops through development and communication of innovative farming practices. The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA), founded in 1939, is a unique non-profit farm organization. Our dedicated membership represents virtually all commodity groups across the province. Strategic Directions: 1.Producer Awareness 2. Development and Delivery of Stewardship Programs 3. Local Association Development 4. Strategic Alliances and Addressing Consumer Concerns
The association is represented by more than 50 local county and district branches across the province and is a significant presence in all the major agricultural areas of Ontario. OSCIA is committed to four strategic directions: producer education, local association development, program delivery and consumer outreach. OSCIA is a member of
AGCare, Agricultural Adaptation Council, Canadian Chestnut Council, Ontario Agri-Food Education, Ontario Agri-food Technologies, Ontario Forage Council, and the Soil Conservation Council of Canada.