2026 ONFARM Forum
Hosted annually by the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA), the ONFARM Forum brings together farmers, researchers and agricultural professionals to share applied research findings on soil health, water quality and nutrient management across Ontario.
The On-Farm Applied Research and Monitoring (ONFARM) program is a nine-year applied on-farm research initiative that supports the evaluation of best management practices (BMPs) at 27 Soil Health sites and 7 Edge-of-Field (EOF) water quality sites in Ontario.
The program is funded by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA), and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), and is delivered by the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA). It builds on work completed under the Great Lakes Agricultural Stewardship Initiative (GLASI) Priority Sub-watershed Project, with an expanded focus on soil health.
Following the success of its initial phase (2019–2023), the program has been renewed through 2028. The program renewal supports continued long-term data collection from soil health and water quality monitoring sites, improving understanding of BMP performance and their impacts on farms across Ontario.
Program Goals
Soil Health
Evaluate BMP impacts on soil health indicators through continued paired plot trials on farms across Southern and Eastern Ontario.
Water Quality
Study relationships between BMPs, in-field soil-water dynamics and water quality at 7 Edge-of-Field (EOF) sites across Southern Ontario.
Engagement
Engage with farmers and stakeholders to transfer knowledge on BMP implementation and impact.
ONFARM’s public Data Dashboards let farmers dig into the data and see how BMPs like cover crops, organic amendments, and reduced tillage are shaping soil health and farm outcomes across Ontario.
Site & Trial Data
See how management practices and BMP trials affect crop performance and soil health by year.
The ONFARM Water Quality and Soil Health Technical Reports are released at the end of March each program year. These reports summarize key findings from water quality and soil health data and their relationships to BMP implementation on farms across Ontario.
The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) is a 5-year (2023-2028), $3.5-billion investment by federal‐provincial and territorial governments to strengthen competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency of the agriculture, agri‐food and agri‐based products sector. This includes $1 billion in federal programs and activities and a $2.5 billion commitment that is cost-shared 60 per cent federally and 40 per cent provincially/territorially for programs that are designed and delivered by the provinces and territories.
Membership Information
Founded in 1939, is a unique not-for-profit farm organization. Our dedicated membership has significant representation in all commodity groups across the province.
Cost-share Programs
Founded in 1939, is a unique not-for-profit farm organization. Our dedicated membership has significant representation in all commodity groups across the province.
Membership Information
Founded in 1939, is a unique not-for-profit farm organization. Our dedicated membership has significant representation in all commodity groups across the province.
Cost-share Programs
Founded in 1939, is a unique not-for-profit farm organization. Our dedicated membership has significant representation in all commodity groups across the province.
Membership Information
Founded in 1939, is a unique not-for-profit farm organization. Our dedicated membership has significant representation in all commodity groups across the province.
Cost-share Programs
Founded in 1939, is a unique not-for-profit farm organization. Our dedicated membership has significant representation in all commodity groups across the province.
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.orgPour devenir membre de l'AASRO auprès de votre association locale, vous serez redirigé vers le portail de l'AASRO à l'adresse osciaportal.org.
La première étape consiste à créer un compte, qui vous donnera accès 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 !
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