Who we are

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. 

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Cost-Share Programs

Explore cost-share funding opportunities delivered through OSCIA.

Membership Benefits

Learn more about exclusive membership benefits offered to OSCIA members.

Membership Login

Sign up, renew, and manage your information through our Membership Platform.

Local Information

Check out your region’s landing page to stay up to date with what is happening in your area!

Workshops

Explore free workshop and webinar opportunities facilitated and delivered by OSCIA for Ontario farmers.

OSCIA Events

Learn more about OSCIA events across the province that bring people together to demonstrate new technologies, share knowledge on innovations and management strategies.

Research and Resources

Learn more about ongoing and past research.

Contact Information

Looking to get in touch? Find who you are looking for.

OSCIA YouTube Channel

Check out our YouTube channel for even more great OSCIA content!

Workshops and Events

OSCIA has a deep-rooted history in delivering workshops and webinars to Ontario’s farming community, supporting farmers with the knowledge and information they need to be successful. In addition, local events are hosted across Ontario by, or in partnership with, Regional and Local Soil and Crop Associations to draw farmers together, sharing knowledge strategies for improving soil health and crop production.
Environmental Farm Plan and Biosecurity workshops are available now under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). See the calendar for dates and register now.
Explore the full list of Workshops and Events
Looking for the Farmland Health Check-Up?
Looking for OFCAF Knowledge Sharing Events?

Cost-Share Programs

OSCIA delivers several cost-share funding programs that support Ontario’s farmers in implementing best management and sustainability practices on their farms.
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Special Provisions for Financial Difficulties
Accepting Applications
Mar 01 / 2024 Continuous intake
Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP)
Accepting Applications
Jun 03 / 2024 Continuous intake
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On Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)
Upcoming
Apr 30 / 2025 May 09 / 2025
Nature Smart Climate Readiness Program
Upcoming
May 01 / 2025 May 21 / 2025
Maple Production Improvement Initiative
Not Accepting Applications
Upcoming Intake Dates Not Yet Available
Species at Risk Farm Incentive Program (SARFIP)
Not Accepting Applications
Upcoming Intake Dates Not Yet Available
Honey Bee Health Initiative
Not Accepting Applications
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Agricultural Stewardship Initiative
Not Accepting Applications
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Species at Risk Partnerships on Agricultural Lands (SARPAL)
Not Accepting Applications
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Mar 01 / 2024
Continuous intake
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Jun 03 / 2024
Continuous intake
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Apr 30 / 2025
May 09 / 2025
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May 01 / 2025
May 21 / 2025
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Nov 09 / 2023
Nov 15 / 2023
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Apr 02 / 2024
May 02 / 2024
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Jun 03 / 2024
Jan 24 / 2025
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Oct 16 / 2024
Oct 29 / 2024
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Mar 04 / 2025
Mar 05 / 2025

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Program information for the Species at Risk Partnership on Agricultural Lands program and upcoming intake can be found here.

Apply during the intake. 

For program information click below.


Submitting
a Claim?

For information on submitting a claim for an approved cost-share allocation, click here.

On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)

Program information for the Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) is available on the electronic Program Guide at: programguides.ontariosoilcrop.org.

Applications can be submitted electronically during an intake at osciaportal.org.

Did you Know?

Thank you for choosing to join OSCIA! Merci d'avoir choisi de rejoindre l'AASRO!

To become an OSCIA member with your local association, you'll be redirected to the OSCIA Portal at osciaportal.org. The first step is to create an account, which will give you access to your personalized dashboard. From there, you can register for workshops, apply for cost-share programs, and complete your membership registration.

To finalize your membership, simply click the Membership button on your dashboard. You'll then be guided to select your region and the local association where you'd like to become a member.

We're excited to have you with us! At any point if you have any questions, please contact us at portalsupport@ontariosoilcrop.org
Pour devenir membre de l'AASRO auprÚs de votre association locale, vous serez redirigé vers le portail de l'AASRO à l'adresse osciaportal.org.

La premiÚre étape consiste à créer un compte, qui vous donnera accÚs à votre tableau de bord personnalisé. Vous pourrez ensuite vous inscrire aux ateliers, appliquer aux programmes à frais partagés et finaliser votre adhésion. Pour finaliser votre adhésion, cliquez simplement sur le bouton « Adhésion » de votre tableau de bord. Vous serez ensuite guidé pour sélectionner votre région et l'association locale dont vous souhaitez devenir membre.Nous sommes ravis de vous compter parmi nous !

Pour toute question, n'hésitez pas à nous contacter à l'adresse portalsupport@ontariosoilcrop.org

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