The Ontario Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) Association and the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) have announced a new partnership aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of agronomic advisors across the province.
Through a formal collaboration agreement, the two organizations said in a release they will jointly develop and deliver targeted training that supports the On-Farm Climate Action Fund and promotes the Farmland Health Check-Up program.
The initiative will equip agronomic advisors with the latest tools and knowledge in nitrogen management, cover cropping and rotational grazing―key practices for improving soil health and advancing climate-smart agriculture, the organizations said.
Susan Fitzgerald, Ontario CCA Association executive director, said working hand-in-hand with OSCIA will amplify the association’s impact and “better serve Ontario’s farm advisors and growers. Together, we’re building a stronger foundation for stewardship and sustainability.”
The Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) provides cost-share funding to farmers to support the implementation of best management practices (BMPs) to tackle climate change through reducing emissions of greenhouse gases and supporting increased carbon sequestration. The Farmland Health Check-Up provides farmers with a unique opportunity to work with a CCA or Professional Agrologist (P.Ag) free of charge to assess risks to on-farm soil health and water quality.
“This partnership represents a significant step forward in delivering consistent, high-quality training and practical resources that help advisors and farmers embrace sustainable practices,” said Kerry Wright, OSCIA’s executive director.
Funding for this project has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS) – On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF).
