The Biosecurity Workshops and Webinars are a good place to start addressing your on-farm biosecurity program. These are commodity-specific opportunities and are offered as a âŻone-day, in-person WorkshopâŻor as âŻtwo 2-hour Webinars*. Content is the same in both the workshop and the webinar, making it easier for participants to choose the learning opportunity that best suits their needs. During the workshop or webinar, a technical expert, such as a veterinarian or certified crop advisor, will show you the benefits of having an on-farm biosecurity program, help you to identify key practices to enhance biosecurity measures on-farm and you will have the opportunity to learn from knowledgeable OSCIA staff about cost-share opportunities and network with fellow farmers.
* For webinars, participation in BOTH sessions is required and you must have a reliable internet connection and a laptop or desktop computer to participate.Â
The Workshop or Webinars are open to new and established producers. Farm families and management teams are encouraged to attend together. Taking a Workshop or Webinar is a first step in creating a biosecurity plan for your operation and identifying gaps in your current practices that could be putting your farm at risk from pests and/or disease.Â
After attending, you may wish to follow up with your local veterinarian, certified crop advisor or the Ontario Beekeepers Technical Transfer Team to assist you in creating a dynamic and complete biosecurity plan for your farm.Â
Workshops Available Now
Biosecurity workshops and webinars are available now under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). See the calendar for dates and register now.
Details on future cost share intakes being delivered by OSCIA will be provided as funding opportunities are announced.
Workshop Registration
Workshops & Webinars are offered as commodity-specific workshops. The workshops and webinars each have a different focus and different goals. Click on the links below to find out details of each workshop.
For beekeepers, an expert from the Ontario Beekeepers Association Technical Transfer Program will show you the benefits of having a biosecurity program and identify key practices to help you enhance biosecurity for your hives.Â
Crops and Horticulture
For field crops, horticulture and floriculture producers, a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) will show you the benefits of having a biosecurity program and identify key practices to help you enhance biosecurity for your farm.
Livestock
For beef, sheep, goat and dairy producers, a Veterinarian will show you the benefits of having a biosecurity program, identify key practices to help you enhance biosecurity for your farm and mitigate risks of pests and disease.
Poultry
For poultry producers, a Veterinarian will show you the benefits of having a biosecurity program, identify key practices to help you enhance biosecurity for your farm and mitigate risks from avian diseases such avian influenza.
Mink
For mink producers, a Veterinarian will show you the benefits of having a biosecurity program and identify key practices to help you enhance biosecurity for your farm.
Greenhouse
For greenhouse growers, an industry expert will show you the benefits of having a biosecurity program, identify key practices to help you enhance biosecurity for your greenhouse and mitigate risks of pests and disease.
An expert from the Ontario Beekeepers Association Tech Transfer Team will show you the benefits of having a biosecurity program and identify key practices to help you enhance biosecurity for your hives. You will have the opportunity to learn from knowledgeable OSCIA staff about cost-share opportunities and network with fellow beekeepers. For webinars, participation in BOTH sessions is required and you must have a reliable internet connection and a laptop or desktop computer to participate (no smartphones).
Crops and Horticulture
For field crops and horticulture producers. A Certified Crop Advisor will show you the benefits of having a biosecurity program and identify key practices to help you enhance biosecurity for your farm. You will have the opportunity to learn from knowledgeable OSCIA staff about cost-share opportunities and network with fellow farmers. For webinars, participation in BOTH sessions is required and you must have a reliable internet connection and a laptop or desktop computer to participate (no smartphones).
Dairy
For dairy producers. A Veterinarian will show you the benefits of having a biosecurity program and identify key practices to help you enhance biosecurity for your farm. You will also have the opportunity to learn from knowledgeable OSCIA staff about cost-share opportunities and networ with fellow farmers. For webinars, participation in BOTH sessions is required and you must have a reliable internet connection and a laptop or desktop computer to participate (no smartphones).
Poultry
For poultry producers. A Veterinarian will show you the benefits of having a biosecurity program and identify key practices to help you enhance biosecurity for your farm. You will have the opportunity to learn from knowledgeable OSCIA staff about cost-share opportunities and network with fellow farmers. For webinars, participation in BOTH sessions is required and you must have a reliable internet connection and a laptop or desktop computer to participate (no smartphones).
Mink
For mink producers. A Veterinarian will show you the benefits of having a biosecurity program and identify key practices to help you enhance biosecurity for your farm. You will have the opportunity to learn from knowledgeable OSCIA staff about cost-share opportunities and network with fellow farmers. For webinars, participation in BOTH sessions is required and you must have a reliable internet connection and a laptop or desktop computer to participate (no smartphones).
Livestock
For beef, sheep, goat and dairy producers. A Veterinarian will show you the benefits of having a biosecurity program and identify key practices to help you enhance biosecurity for your farm. You will have the opportunity to learn from knowledgeable OSCIA staff about cost-share opportunities and network with fellow farmers. For webinars, participation in BOTH sessions is required and you must have a reliable internet connection and a laptop or desktop computer to participate (no smartphones).
OSCIA currently does not offer pork biosecurity workshops. Pork producers interested in biosecurity information and resources should contact Ontario Pork (ontariopork.on.ca).
On-Farm Biosecurity Information Guide
For those who currently have a copy of the Ontario Livestock and Poultry CouncilâsâŻOn-Farm Biosecurity Information Guide, we recommend you bring this resource with you to the workshop or have it handy during the webinar.⯠This manual provides templates for creating a biosecurity plan and may be useful in identifying questions during the workshop or webinar.⯠Limited copies will be available at in-person Workshops, copies can be requested and will be mailed out to you after the webinar series, or you can refer to theâŻOntario Livestock and Poultry Council⯠website to download a copy.Â
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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.
