2022 Ontario BioStrip Till Tailgate Tour

April 13th, 19th, 21st and 25th

Brought to you by OSCIA and St. Clair Region Conservation Authority.

Are the planters and drills ready but the weather still to cold and ground too damp to be in the field? Join us on all or part of the 2022 Ontario Biostrip Till Tailgate Tour!

With sites located in Chatham, Huron, Simcoe, Dundas, Ottawa, Niagara and Brant, there is a stop not too far away. Meet with farmers, researchers, ag extension, and conservation authority staff to explore the world of Bio Strip-till farming.

Join us by parking safely on the side of the road as indicated in the site details table and maps and meet with the host for what part of the two-hour block interests you.

Tours will be very informal. Bring your questions. Rain or shine, so bring your raincoat, rubber boots, umbrella, and a lawn chair. No refreshments, lunch or washroom facilities provided at the sites so plan accordingly.

Wednesday April 13th, 2022 (Chatham-Kent and Lambton)

TIME	HOST	ADDRESS	DIRECTIONS
9-11 am	University of Guelph (Ridgetown)	Across from 20701 Victoria Rd, Ridgetown (west side) Important NOTE: Pls complete UG Covid Screening Form before attending. Click here!	click here
12-2 pm	Woody VanArkel	11234 Cedar Hedge Line, Dresden	click here
3-5 pm	Mike Belan	2086 Naylor Rd., Oil Springs	click here

Tuesday April 19th, 2022 (Huron and Simcoe)

TIME	HOST	ADDRESS	DIRECTIONS
9:30-11:30 am	Lawrence Hogan and Steve Howard	85745 Division Line, Lucknow	click here
2:30-4:30 pm	Peter Harvey	5075 11th Line, New Tecumseth	click here

Thursday April 21st, 2022 (Dundas and Ottawa)

TIME	HOST	ADDRESS	DIRECTIONS
9-11 am	Warren Schneckenburger (Strip-till)	5015 Smiths Rd Morrisburg	click here
12-2 pm	Winchester Research Station (Bio Strip-till)	12088 Baker Rd. Winchester	click here
3-5 pm	Jon Daly, Tara Farms Agri Services (Strip-till)	6311 First Line Rd, Manotick	click here

Monday April 25th, 2022 (Niagara and Brant)

TIME	HOST	ADDRESS	DIRECTIONS
9:30-11:30 am	Larry Dyck	High Rd between Martindale and Spring Creek Rd, one road west of Victoria Ave/ (Cty #24), Lincoln	click here If rain, come here
1:30-3:30 pm	Matt Beischlag (Hagersville) and Tyler McBlain (Middleport)	1302 Hwy. # 54, Caledonia	click here

WHAT IS BIO STRIP-TILL?

While there are many flavours, it essentially is replacing steel with plants to do the tillage. It is the practice where alternating rows of cover crops mixes are planted to mimic strip tillage, AKA “biological” strip tillage. Come and see what the possibilities are.