Under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, as part of the Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Initiative, OSCIA is delivering the Agricultural Stewardship Initiative (ASI), a cost-share funding program to support farmers to accelerate adoption of best management practices (BMPs) supporting soil health, water quality and productivity benefits on agricultural land across Ontario.
Intake opens September 15, 2023, 9 AM, ET
Intake closes September 28, 2023, 5 PM, ET
For more information, CLICK HERE
Under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, OSCIA is delivering the Honey Bee Health Initiative, cost-share funding program to support beekeepers in maintaining healthy bee colonies and increasing the sustainability of the beekeeping industry in Ontario.
Intake opens September 15, 2023, 9 AM, ET
For more information, CLICK HERE
Under the Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Initiative, OSCIA will be delivering cost-share funding to Ontario farmers through the Agricultural Stewardship Initiative and the Resilient Agricultural Landscapes Program.
Program information and intake dates will be available soon.
Be prepared for these opportunities – make sure you have an up to date Environmental Farm Plan â for workshop dates and locations, CLICK HERE
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SARFIP is no longer accepting applications.
Eligible invoice dates: April 1, 2023 to December 15, 2023
Claim Deadline: December 15, 2023
Click here to learn more about this program.
Environmental Farm Plan workshops are available now under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). See the calendar for dates and register now.
The electronic Environmental Farm Plan (eEFP) is also available now.
Details on future Biosecurity Workshops and Webinars coming soon.
All application decisions have been communicated via email. If you are unsure of the outcome of your application, or if you have any questions, please email OFCAF@ontariosoilcrop.org.
For information about upcoming Knowledge Sharing Events, click here.Â
Welcome to the OSCIA website. We are a unique not-for-profit farm organization that has a significant presence in all agricultural areas of the province and across all major sectors. We are leaders in producer education, association development, stewardship program delivery, and support consumer outreach.
Learn more about exclusive membership benefits offered to OSCIA members.
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Explore free workshop and webinar opportunities facilitated and delivered by OSCIA for Ontario farmers.
Learn more about OSCIA events across the province that bring people together to demonstrate new technologies, share knowledge on innovations and management strategies.
| Status | Open Date | Close Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Agricultural Stewardship Initiative |
Accepting Applications |
Sep 15 / 2023 | Sep 28 / 2023 |
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Honey Bee Health Initiative |
Accepting Applications |
Sep 15 / 2023 | Continuous intake |
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On Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) |
Not Accepting Applications |
Upcoming Intake Dates Not Yet Available | |
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Species at Risk Partnership on Agricultural Lands (SARPAL) |
Not Accepting Applications |
Upcoming Intake Dates Not Yet Available | |
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Species at Risk Farm Incentive Program (SARFIP) |
Not Accepting Applications |
Upcoming Intake Dates Not Yet Available | |
Program information for the Species at Risk Partnership on Agricultural Lands program and upcoming intake can be found here.
For information on submitting a claim for an approved cost-share allocation, click here.
Program information for the Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) is available on the electronic Program Guide at:Â programguides.ontariosoilcrop.org.
Applications can be submitted electronically during an intake at osciaportal.org.
Grants of up to $2,500 are available to Regional and Local Associations for research opportunities and events that support knowledge transfer.
The MSTS includes a 7âx10â high-resolution weather-proof screen, portable speakers and audio, mobile soil lab, and more! You can reserve the MSTS for field days, compaction or soil health events, and weigh clinics.
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A KSE is a networking opportunity where producers benefit from the latest research, as well as access to information networks or resources supporting long-term implementation of BMPs specific to addressing climate change challenges.
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