2022 Ontario BioStrip Till, Strip Till, Green Planting and Notill Tailgate Tour – 2nd Visit September 6-9th

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

We are continuing with this cross province “tailgate” tour started in April, where we will be returning to many of the farms in September previously visited to see this important stage of the various production systems. These include installation of cover crop biostrips for the wheel and corn rows, the physical tilled strips, or cover crops ahead of planting corn into biostrip till, strip till, or plant green systems next spring.

With sites located in Chatham, Huron, Simcoe, Dundas, Ottawa, Niagara, Haldimand 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, Strip Till, Green Planting and Notill 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. Note exception for Thursday September 8th last stop of the day where a free meal is available if registered.

Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 (Chatham-Kent and Lambton)

TimeHostAddressCountyDirections
9.00 – 10.30UG Ridgetown

BiostripTill
Across from 12983 Gosnell Line, Ridgetown, Ontario (South side)Chathamhttps://goo.gl/maps/5yrGEaAduy3Q1RzQ6
 
42.455716, -81.887318
 
Follow “on station” signage.
11.00 – 12.30 Woody VanArkel

Perennial Strip Till
11234 Cedar Hedge Line, DresdenChathamhttps://goo.gl/maps/qRakBtdjgvA2wt4B7
 
42.568040, -82.175025
2.30 – 4.00 Nick Stokman
BioStripTill
28665 Pike Road, Adelaide Metcalfe, (Strathroy), ONMiddlesexhttps://goo.gl/maps/Lj5idToTBFputPFz6
 
42.980363, -81.641731

Wednesday, September 7th, 2022 (Huron and Simcoe)

9.30 – 11.30Lawrence Hogan and Steve Howard

Biostrip Till
85745 Division Line, LucknowHuronhttps://goo.gl/maps/B2JLyvedzhyDwd6NA  

43.937267, -81.640191
2.30 – 4.00Peter Harvey

Biostrip till, Strip Cropping, Notill In Partnership with Pioneer/Corteva
5075 11th Line, New TecumsethSimcoehttps://goo.gl/maps/nAz1P8yEULQYv2mE7

44.129615, -79.728990

Thursday, September 8th, 2022 (Niagara, Haldimand, Brant)

9.30 – 11.00Larry Dyck

Green Planting and Biostrip
4350 Moyer Rd Campden, ONNiagarahttps://goo.gl/maps/zvmMuKSMuFEn1sBS6  

43.144048, -79.442657  
1.00 – 2.30Matt Beischlag

Strip Till and Cover Crops
1094 Concession 10 Hagersville   Haldimandhttps://goo.gl/maps/KrH8CARNGa3uioJw9  

42.929570, -80.049913
3.00 – 5.30Tyler McBlain

Strip Till and Cover Crops In Partnership with OSCIA ONFARM & McBlain Farms
1302 Hwy. # 54, (Middleport)  CaledoniaBranthttps://goo.gl/maps/Rqmz8HMmF6k8DCna8   43.094413, -80.051446

NOTE: This combined event has a free supper available if you register at: https://www.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/onfarm-field-day-with-tyler-mcblain/

Friday, September 9th, 2022 (Dundas and Ottawa)

9.00 – 10.30Warren Schneckenburger

Strip Till
5015 Smiths Rd MorrisburgDundashttps://goo.gl/maps/71oMrrGJmJSH63A49  

44.937237, -75.201130
11.00 – 12.30UG Winchester Research Station

Biostrip Till, Cover Crops
12088 Baker Rd. WinchesterDundashttps://goo.gl/maps/MDp54U2Y2bKu14Wa7  
45.055569, -75.340822
     

To DOWNLOAD the Tour Flyer click here

See you there. Questions or comments can be directed to:

Ian McDonald, OMAFRA, 519.239.3473, ian.mcdonald@ontario.ca

Spring Tour Dates April, 13, 19, 21, 25 2022

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)

TIMEHOSTADDRESSDIRECTIONS
9-11 amUniversity 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 pmWoody VanArkel11234 Cedar Hedge Line, Dresdenclick here
3-5 pmMike Belan2086 Naylor Rd., Oil Springsclick here

Tuesday April 19th, 2022 (Huron and Simcoe)

TIMEHOSTADDRESSDIRECTIONS
9:30-11:30 amLawrence Hogan and Steve Howard85745 Division Line, Lucknowclick here
2:30-4:30 pmPeter Harvey5075 11th Line, New Tecumsethclick here

Thursday April 21st, 2022 (Dundas and Ottawa)

TIMEHOSTADDRESSDIRECTIONS
9-11 amWarren Schneckenburger (Strip-till)5015 Smiths Rd Morrisburgclick here
12-2 pmWinchester Research Station (Bio Strip-till)12088 Baker Rd. Winchesterclick here
3-5 pmJon Daly, Tara Farms Agri Services (Strip-till)6311 First Line Rd, Manotickclick here

Monday April 25th, 2022 (Niagara and Brant)

TIMEHOSTADDRESSDIRECTIONS
9:30-11:30 amLarry DyckHigh Rd between Martindale and Spring Creek Rd, one road west of Victoria Ave/ (Cty #24), Lincolnclick here
If rain, come here
1:30-3:30 pmMatt Beischlag (Hagersville) and Tyler McBlain (Middleport)1302 Hwy. # 54, Caledoniaclick 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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