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.
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