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Navigating Stress in Agriculture

Agriculture Wellness Ontario
Focusing on stress management, this workshop addresses the unique pressures farmers face, offering techniques to recognize, manage, and mitigate stress. It introduces practical tools for day-to-day mental resilience, guiding participants to navigate stress effectively while fostering a proactive approach to wellness.

Record-Breaking Wheat: Learnings from the Great Lakes YEN

Joanna Follings, OMAFA
Discover how the Great Lakes YEN is helping growers unlock wheat yield potential through data-driven insights, benchmarking, and collaborative learning across the region.

From Stover to Stand: On Farm Lessons for No Till Soybeans after Corn

Dr. Josh Nasielski & Lance Javier, University of Guelph
Learn what our Eastern Ontario on-farm trials say about managing corn residue ahead of no-till soybeans. You'll get the information needed to help you figure out how to improve soybean performance on your farm.

Biocontrol Breakthroughs and New Pest Mysteries: A New York Perspective

Mike Hunter, Cornell University
In 2024, corn stunt and corn leafhopper were found for the first time in New York. Is this a new pest threat or a 'once and done' occurrence? Mike will share the research and his experiences from south of the border.

Successful Winter Cereals for Forage

Martin Schouten, Roy Hofhuis, & Geert Rijke, moderated by Christine O’Reilly, OMAFA
Hear from farmers who are growing high quality winter cereals for forage. Learn why so many livestock growers are adopting the practice, how it works on farm, and tips for success.

Fight Back: Proven Tactics to Control Persistent Weeds

Mike Cowbrough, OMAFA
Mike will go through the latest in best management practices for the control of common weed problems in field crops.

Revisiting Ontario Nutrient Recommendations and Legacy Databases

Adrian Correndo, University of Guelph
Using historical Ontario trials and new studies, Adrian will highlight where current N, P, and K recommendations still hold up, and where evidence suggests adjustments may be needed, along with new digital tools to put local data at your fingertips.

Canola Production Insights: From Challenges to Opportunities

Deb Campbell, Jennifer Doelman & Alex Zelem, OMAFA
Join Deb, Jenn, and Alex for an in-depth journey through the entire canola production cycle in Eastern Ontario. From making smart seed and field selection decisions, to tackling agronomic challenges, and finally mastering harvest and marketing strategies, this session offers practical insights and expert tips to help you succeed with canola.

Speakers for 2026

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