OSCIA announces new initiative

OSCIA announces new initiative

Ontario Soil & Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) has announced a new initiative named Soil For Life, to help improve soil health and sustainable soil management.

The new initiative provides a framework for practical discussions, help make sense of best management practices, and make a lasting impact on the health of soil.

OSCIS is part of a group leading Soil For Life. The group includes:

  • Beef Farmers of Ontario
  • Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario
  • Conservation Ontario
  • Co-op Regionale (Thornloe/New Liskeard)
  • Farm and Food Care Ontario
  • Grain Farmers of Ontario
  • Grand River Conservation Authority
  • Ontario Federation of Agriculture
  • Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Assoc.
  • Ontario Soil & Crop Improvement Assoc.
  • Ontario Soil Network
  • Representatives from Ontario Certified Crop Advisors (CCA-ON)
  • Soils at Guelph Initiative


Soil For Life
 focuses on five major principles to break down and simplify the complex concept of soil health and sustainability.

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Image credit: Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association

Source: Greenhouse Canada

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