Lois Sinclair

Happy #WorldBeeDay! Honeybees and other insect pollinators are important to Ontario’s agriculture, ecosystems and biodiversity. On World Bee Day, we recognize how important it is to protect bees, and appreciate Ontario beekeepers! #OntAg

FREE In-person EFP Workshops are happening this month! Work with local advisors, connect with producers, and build your plan for a more sustainable future. Find your nearest session: ontariosoilcrop.org/workshops-and-… #ontag #ontariosoilcrop #EFP

Possible Tornado from near #Belmont earlier this evening! #OnWX #ONStorm

@StormhunterTWN Not sure how to measure soil blowing away, Im told best soil is on the surface. We didnt lose much if any soil you can see in my video we are planting directly into last yrs crop residue Most of the soil you see in the air is from fields with 0 soil protection @OntarioSoilCrop

I think this wheat is a shocked as I am with 30 degrees C today.

Can’t say I’ve ever experienced this much hail before. 😬. #ontag

🌾 For #CRSW2026 we’re proud to partner with AORS to emphasize that road safety is a shared responsibility between all road users. Hear from OFA Vice President, Sara Wood, as she shares an important message about how we can all do our part to help everyone get home safely. That means slowing down, staying alert, taking the time to pass safely, and making sure you’re visible 🌱 🚜 Tips for farmers: Drive on the roadway Avoid distractions Keep lights on 🚗 Tips for motorists: Know the slow-moving-vehicle sign Slow down early Pass with care Read this week's Road Safety Viewpoint here ➡️ ofa.on.ca/newsroom/respe… For more information on road safety ➡️ ofa.on.ca/resources/road… @AORS_Official @OPP_News #DriveSafe #ontag

It's Endangered Species Day & we’re recognizing Ontario producers who have taken action to protect species at risk. From restoring native grasslands to improving wetlands & field edges, these efforts are helping species thrive—conservation and agriculture growing together! #OntarioAg #SpeciesAtRisk #ontariosoilcrop

Well that’s a new one! I’ve had to lift the planter for rocks, but never for coyote pups. Mom was keeping a close eye on me and was quick to visit them once I’d moved on past the pups.

Happy Mother’s Day! Hope everyone is having a great day!

Today, we give immense thanks to the mothers and mother figures who nurture, encourage, inspire, and positively shape the next generation of #ontag. Your tireless patience, dedication, and love do not go unnoticed. We hope you spend today enjoying all your favourite things.🌷✨

Some days you just need a quick answer. Not a deep dive. Just something practical you can use. That’s the idea behind the OSCIA Resource Hub—easy to search, easy to scan, easy to use. Have a look: ontariosoilcrop.org/resource-hub #ontariosoilcrop

Might as well get this party started. Tucking all the seeds in with their own sweaters today. #ontag @REMiller18 @PioneerSeedsCA

@OntarioSoilCrop Ready to include ERW as a BMP? It does far more for soils than just carbon sequestration. Not sure? Attend ERW'26 in Guelph this July to engage with commercial and academic practitioners. #soilhealth #EnhancedRockWeathering #MRV @SoilsAtGuelph @undocarbon @CWollastonite

“The EFP helps you review the environmental practices on your farm… and build a plan for the future.” — Philip W. Workshops support producers in taking the next step on their farms. Attend virtually or in-person—register today: ontariosoilcrop.org/workshops-and-… #OntAg #OntarioSoilCrop #SustainableCdnAg

Coming soon… a new Rotational Grazing Micro-Credential! If you’re a CCA or P.Ag., this new designation will support your delivery of rotational grazing management plans for Ontario producers. Course details coming soon. Join our email list: erin.tfio@bellnet.ca #AgClimateSolutions #OntarioAg #OntarioSoilCrop #RotationalGrazing #OnFarmClimateActionFund @AgricultureON @CCAOntario @AAFC_Canada @ForageCouncil (Note: a rotational grazing management plan is required for OFCAF applications in this category.)

It’s pretty cool to see my face on the cover of @BetterFarmingON! Now read the crop scouting article. Key message - the headlands don’t tell you everything. Go out in the field beyond the headlands! #OntAg #CdnAg

And she’s off! The MS Chi-Cheemaun left Owen Sound Harbour at noon today and is cruising up to Tobermory, Ont. Daily sailings between Tobermory and Manitoulin Island begin tomorrow, May 1, and run through October 18, 2026. Travel in Good Spirits!

Membership has its perks! Get branded merch like decals, signs, pins, clothing, hats, seed depth indicators & more! Email oscia@ontariosoilcrop.org for per-item pricing. (Mailing fees may apply with orders) Not a member? Sign up at ontariosoilcrop.org #ontag #ontariosoilcrop

Canada’s Agricultural Context: 🇨🇦 38M hectares cropland 18M hectares pasture Diverse climates & soil types Managing this complexity needs collaboration across sectors & jurisdictions. 🔗 Explore Canada's soil health landscape: tinyurl.com/yc73k3bx @SenatorRobBlack @WestonFamilyFdn @UofGuelphOAC #CanadianAgriculture #SoilHealth #SoilsAtGuelph