Past Events

Please join the Ag Robotics Working Group for a day of in-field demonstrations! Please arrive at 9 am -demonstrations will begin at 9:30 am.

Join OMAFRA specialists as they discuss topics such as: A dive into soil pH and alfalfa Exploring fertilizer burn in corn Tips for adding canola to the rotation Integrated pest management in Eastern Ontario Filling the nitrogen gap for high yield soybeans with fertilizer and biologicals 

Please join the AgRobotics Working Group for in-field demonstrations! Start: Please arrive at 9am, demonstrations will begin at 9:30am. -Ontario Crops Research Centre - Bradford. Picketa Demo. 1125 Woodchoppers Ln, Kettleby, ON, L0G 1J0 -Drive to Nexus Lettuce Demo -Drive to off-station site for Orio Demo with carrots and beets -Drive to Smith Gardens in Keswick Marsh. 22653 Yonge St, Queensville, ON L0G 1R0 -Lunch, followed by Farm Droid Demo

The 2024 Southwest Crop Diagnostic Days will consist of eight 30-minute sessions (stops) repeated each day. Each session will consist of a general field crop agronomic theme with various topics which are current and relevant to farmers, crop consultants, retailers basically anyone involved in agriculture!

The company with the greatest potential for impact on the Ontario agri-food sector and beyond will win the $10,000 best in class grand prize. The People’s Choice Award winner selected by the pitch finale audience will receive $2,500 and a $1,000 Finalist Award will go to each team selected for the pitch finale. The pitch competition is an extension of the Gryphon's LAAIR Program and will focus on Ontario-based early-stage companies preparing for seed investment.

The University of Guelph Wheat Breeding Program is hosting its 2024 Field Day on June 19th. Join a walking tour and presentations starting at 9:30 am, followed by a complimentary lunch at noon! Interested in joining? Please email: wheatlab@uoguelph.ca by June 12th to RSVP Please note this is an in-person event only. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide virtual access at this time.

The annual Knowledge Translation and Transfer (KTT) Symposium, led by the University of Guelph (U of G) and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) is back in Spring 2024 with a focus on building skills for the future of KTT in agri-food. Every year this symposium brings together participants from government, academia, industry and regional communities to support networking and capacity development in the agri-food KTT community, and to learn more about ongoing KTT projects funded by the Ontario Agri-food Innovation Alliance.

The 2024 Grower Information Days will focus on production of muck vegetables through informative talks and discussions. Research results, industry new product releases, and special guest speakers on topics of muck vegetable production will be the emphasis. Please join us for the carrot session on Wednesday and the onion session on Thursday. In person presentations will occur for our local growers and will also be live streamed for other non-local growers. Coffee and lunch will be provided and registration is not required.

You’ve done the research and created the outputs. But how do you know that you’re reaching everyone who might be interested? Get tips on how to make your knowledge products as accessible as possible so they can be understood and used to their fullest potential. After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:

Fact sheets and policy briefs are summaries of research findings aimed at supporting evidence-based decision-making. Learn how to communicate the value of your research to support public polices, industry decisions, and more! By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: