
Angie Straathof
@angiestraathof
Soil science PhD., Director of Research @ontariosoilcrop. Agriculture & soil health, feminism & cycling advocacy.
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24-11-2010 04:41:55
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Great to be representing Ontario Soil & Crop at the AGM of the Ontario Institute of Agrologists AGM this morning. OSCIA is excited to be bridge-building with Ag Advisors including Professional Agrologists for the benefit of Ontario farmers and healthy soils #OntAg






Spring planting is here and SAM SAYS it’s go time. Sam Snobelen, President of Snobelen Farms, shares some tips to kick off #Plant25: 1️⃣Pick varieties that suit your soil & maturity zone 2️⃣Prep your fields 3️⃣Service your equipment #SamSays #OntAg #GrowWithUs




Cover Cropping? If you plant an eligible crop on new acres (or at a new point in the rotation) you may qualify for cost-share funding. Intake opens 9 am on May 22 (and closes when funds are allocated). See the #OFCAF program guide: programguides.ontariosoilcrop.org/program/cover-… #OntAg

Drone technology makes it easier to establish cover crops after corn and soybeans - check out this great feature interview from Bernard Tobin on how the Living Lab - Ontario program is testing this method on real farms across the province!


KSE OPPORTUNITY! Join Craig Drury AAFC Canada Jun23 @ 12pm for a virtual event on N management to boost yields: how to reduce N losses, optimize methods/timing/rates, use cover crops for efficiency & more! #OFCAF applicants must complete a #KSE. Register:



We are super excited to host a field day at our farm our July 7, 2025 from 10am-12pm, exploring Nitrogen Strategies in conjunction with a host of partners from Ontario Soil Network EFAO Farmers for Climate Solutions looking at various scenarios in field eventbrite.ca/e/140178346507…

Join CAPI and RealAgriculture for an Ag Policy Exchange exploring what it will take for Canada to take a leap forward and become a leader in digital agriculture. 🗓️June 19 at 11am ET Register now: ow.ly/zCiM50W8kTS



Celebrate #PollinatorWeek with #OntarioSoilCrop! Join us June 20 at 12PM for a free virtual event on Pollinator Habitats in Agriculture. Hear from experts Susan Willis Chan (University of Guelph) and Vicky Papuga (CWF) Register: rebrand.ly/q7veik4 #OntAg #OperationPollinator
