The Ontario Certified Crop Advisor Association and the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association have announced a partnership for training and program delivery.
They will collaborate for the On-Farm Climate Action Fund and the Farmland Health Check-Up program.
Agronomic advisors will be trained about nitrogen management, cover cropping and rotational grazing.
Susan Fitzgerald, executive director for the Ontario CCA Association, said working together will amplify the association’s impact and “better serve Ontario’s farm advisors and growers.
"Together, we’re building a stronger foundation for stewardship and sustainability.”
The Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund shares funding with farmers to adopt best management practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions of and increase carbon sequestration.
The Farmland Health Check-Up provides farmers with free professional advice to assess risks related to water quality and soil health.
“This partnership represents a significant step forward in delivering consistent, high-quality training and practical resources that help advisors and farmers embrace sustainable practices,” said Kerry Wright, executive director for the Ontario Soil and Crop Association.
Funding for this project has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund.
