What is AgriSuite?
It is a suite of free web-based decision support tools developed by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). AgriSuite is available online at agrisuite.omafra.gov.on.ca. The AgriSuite tools and calculators can help you determine the best management practices for your farm that will:
- save money by improving the amount of fertilizer and other materials used
- reduce the environmental impact of on-farm generated nutrients
- protect drinking water sources
- reduce soil erosion
- maintain soil productivity
- manage the beneficial use of off-farm wastes on agricultural land
Interpreting Soil Sample Results
During the workshop, you will learn how to analyze your soil sample results and what that means for crop inputs. Be sure to bring your latest soil reports and have your questions ready for the OMAFRA soil and crop specialists.
Event Details
OMAFRA Instructors: Jake Munroe (Soil Management Specialist – Field Crops) and Christine Brown (Field Crop Sustainability Specialist)
What will be covered? At this workshop, you will learn about the new AgriSuite tools available, how to use them, how to prepare a custom Field Management Plan, and how to interpret your soil sample results.
What to bring? For the hands-on portion, please bring:
- A laptop/tablet (recommended) or smartphone to access AgriSuite online
- Set of information for a field of interest (for example: soil tests, crop and yield history, records of manure/organic amendments and fertilizer applied – note that this information is not collected, it is for your use)
When? Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:00am-12:30pm followed by a free lunch
Where? Warwick Community Centre (7074 Egremont Road, Watford, ON)
Cost? Free (register below)
Certifications Available
Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) CEUs available:
| CCA-01-Nutrient Management |
0.5 |
| CCA-02-Soil & Water Management |
0.5 |
| CCA-04-Crop Management |
0.5 |
| CCA-10-Sustainability |
0.5 |
Recognized OFCAF KSE:
This workshop is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event for Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) applicants with an approved project under the Nitrogen Management category. Questions about OFCAF should be directed to [email protected]
Agenda
10:00am – Welcome and Introductions
10:05am – Overview of AgriSuite
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- Overview of the tools and calculators available
- Agronomic principles embedded within the tools
10:30am – Field Management Plan Tool Practical Session
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- Each participant will access AgriSuite using their laptop/tablet and develop a Field Management Plan for a field of interest (this information is not collected, it is for your use)
- OMAFRA staff will be available to assist/answer questions
11:30am – Using the Results
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- How the AgriSuite tools can be used to reduce environmental impact as well as improve productivity and profitability on farm
12:00pm – Interpreting Soil Sample Results
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- OMAFRA Soil Management Specialist will discuss how to analyze your soil sample results and what that means for crop inputs
12:30pm – Free Lunch!
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- Please register (below) to ensure we have enough food for everyone
