Angie Straathof (@angiestraathof) 's Twitter Profile
Angie Straathof

@angiestraathof

Soil science PhD., Director of Research @ontariosoilcrop. Agriculture & soil health, feminism & cycling advocacy.

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calendar_today24-11-2010 04:41:55

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Ontario Federation of Agriculture (@ontariofarms) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As farmers begin #Plant25 🚜 ⚠️ we remind both farmers and the public to stay alert, slow down, and be patient. Let’s all do our part: share the road, stay in your lane, and only pass when it’s safe to do so ✅. Together, we can ensure everyone gets home safely 🏡❤️.

Ontario Soil & Crop (@ontariosoilcrop) 's Twitter Profile Photo

NEW SESSION! Don't miss a condensed Grazing Plan Workshop being held May 5, online from 7–9PM. Learn about herd plan, carrying capacity, paddock design & more with mentors Dean Cober & Steve Martin. Include Q&A + resources. Register: rebrand.ly/4hy57c4 #ontariosoilcrop

NEW SESSION! Don't miss a condensed Grazing Plan Workshop being held May 5, online from 7–9PM.

Learn about herd plan, carrying capacity, paddock design & more with mentors Dean Cober & Steve Martin. Include Q&A + resources.  

Register: rebrand.ly/4hy57c4 #ontariosoilcrop
Angie Straathof (@angiestraathof) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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

Great to be representing <a href="/OntarioSoilCrop/">Ontario Soil & Crop</a>  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
Ontario Federation of Agriculture (@ontariofarms) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨Wishing our #ontag farmers a safe and successful #plant25. When leaving the farm laneway, remember to keep road safety at the top of your team's priority list. Together, we can ensure everyone gets home to their loved ones safely. More info👇 ofa.on.ca/roadsafety #ontag

🚨Wishing our #ontag farmers a safe and successful #plant25. When leaving the farm laneway, remember to keep road safety at the top of your team's priority list. Together, we can ensure everyone gets home to their loved ones safely. More info👇
ofa.on.ca/roadsafety
#ontag
Lois Sinclair (@lsinclair6) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Help me out - need more producers! Register now for the upcoming #OSCIA EFP Workshop. May 20 and 27 Chesley. The 4th edition is required to apply for upcoming cost share programs. ontariosoilcrop.org/canada-ontario… -plan/

Ontario Soil & Crop (@ontariosoilcrop) 's Twitter Profile Photo

NOW OPEN: Nature Smart Climate Readiness intake If you own farmland & are establishing or conserving a Grassland, Wetland or Riparian Area... Apply today! Projects can receive up to $40,000 in cost-share funding. Learn more: rebrand.ly/9edl3hj #OntAg #OntarioSoilCrop

NOW OPEN: Nature Smart Climate Readiness intake

If you own farmland &amp; are establishing or conserving a Grassland, Wetland or Riparian Area... Apply today! Projects can receive up to $40,000 in cost-share funding. Learn more: rebrand.ly/9edl3hj

#OntAg #OntarioSoilCrop
Farmer Tom 🧢 🇺🇦 (@farmer_tom_uk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Farmers who are more clever and/or experienced than me: have you used sulphur for its fungicidal properties, and if so, at what rate?

Snobelen Farms Ltd (@snobelengrain) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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

Ontario Soil & Crop (@ontariosoilcrop) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The 2025 Species at Risk Farm Incentive Program (SARFIP) intake opens May 22 @ 9 AM! #SARFIP funding supports landowners with up to $20,000 for each project that supports species at risk. See the Program Guide: rebrand.ly/2sd6e54 #SARFIP #OntAg #OntarioSoilCrop

The 2025 Species at Risk Farm Incentive Program (SARFIP) intake opens May 22 @ 9 AM! 

#SARFIP funding supports landowners with up to $20,000 for each project that supports species at risk.

See the Program Guide: rebrand.ly/2sd6e54

#SARFIP #OntAg #OntarioSoilCrop
Ontario Soil & Crop (@ontariosoilcrop) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Have a Cover Cropping project to start on new acres OR at a new point in the rotation? A new cost-share funding intake opens at 9 am on May 22—and closes when all funds are allocated. See the #OFCAF cover cropping program guide on ontariosoilcrop.org #OntAg

Have a Cover Cropping project to start on new acres OR at a new point in the rotation? 

A new cost-share funding intake opens at 9 am on May 22—and closes when all funds are allocated.

See the #OFCAF cover cropping program guide on ontariosoilcrop.org

#OntAg
Ontario Federation of Agriculture (@ontariofarms) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🌱 Agriculture is more than farming — it’s science, innovation, marketing, and so much more. There’s many fulfilling careers in this vital industry. That’s why the Ontario Federation of Agriculture is proud to offer six bursaries to support individuals pursuing careers in

Ontario Soil & Crop (@ontariosoilcrop) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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

Angie Straathof (@angiestraathof) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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!

Gordon Stock (@farmerfred1984) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Hey #ontag a beekeeper friend is looking for a large field of buckwheat (min 50 acres) to place bee hives at to produce buckwheat honey this season. I know this is a long shot, but thought I'd ask. Dm me contact info and I'll connect you.

Ontario Soil & Crop (@ontariosoilcrop) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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:

KSE OPPORTUNITY! Join Craig Drury <a href="/AAFC_Canada/">AAFC Canada</a>  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 &amp; more! 

#OFCAF applicants must complete a #KSE. Register:
CCA Ontario (@ccaontario) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Suicide is something that touches all of us. Awareness and support around this is important! Please consider taking part in this event or share with someone who may be interested in supporting their agricultural community. #OntAg

Suicide is something that touches all of us. Awareness and support around this is important! Please consider taking part in  this event or share with someone who may be interested in supporting their agricultural community. #OntAg
Norm Lamothe (@woodleighfarms) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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…

CAPI - ICPA (@cdnagrifood) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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

Join CAPI and <a href="/realagriculture/">RealAgriculture</a> 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
Ontario Soil & Crop (@ontariosoilcrop) 's Twitter Profile Photo

UPDATE: Registration opens Jul. 4 at 9am! Larry is scouting the fields in prep for our Summer Farm Day & Bus Tour—Join us Aug 22-23 to explore Andy & Lori van Niekerk's farm, hear from a great line-up of speakers, take part in a regional bus tour & more! #ontariosoilcrop

UPDATE: Registration opens Jul. 4 at 9am!

Larry is scouting the fields in prep for our Summer Farm Day &amp; Bus Tour—Join us Aug 22-23 to explore Andy &amp; Lori van Niekerk's farm, hear from a great line-up of speakers, take part in a regional bus tour &amp; more! 

#ontariosoilcrop
Ontario Soil & Crop (@ontariosoilcrop) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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

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 (<a href="/uofg/">University of Guelph</a>) and Vicky Papuga (CWF)

Register: rebrand.ly/q7veik4

#OntAg #OperationPollinator