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OSCIA provide update regarding the On‐Farm Climate Action Fund

The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) is delivering the On‐Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) to Ontario farmers. Program information is available online at Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund OSCIA (ontariosoilcrop.org).

Farmers can apply for cost‐share to support best management practices (BMPs) that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and increase carbon sequestration. BMPs that will be supported under the program include in‐field nitrogen management, cover cropping practices, and establishing or expanding rotational grazing systems.

Cost-share are funding is available at 65 per cent of approved project costs. Eligible costs can be incurred starting from January 1, 2023, for implementation of practices that are new to the acres being applied for.

The OFCAF program guide provides information on the upcoming intake and can be accessed at programguides.ontariosoilcrop.org.

Farmers who are interested in learning more about the program are encouraged to participate in a Farmer Information Session. Sessions will be delivered over the upcoming weeks both virtually and in‐person though‐out the province. See below for dates, times and locations (for in person sessions), and how to register for a session.

To register for a virtual Information Session, email the OSCIA Field Staff for the appropriate session or at ofcaf@ontariosoilcrop.org to request the registration link. You must register in advance to receive the link to join the session.If you are interested in more information about an in‐person session, please email the OSCIA Field Staff for that session.

In addition to the OFCAF Farmer Information Sessions, OSCIA will be hosting online sessions that show you how to navigate the OFCAF online Program Guide and how to use the online application portal (osciaportal.org). Email ofcaf@ontariosoilcrop.org to register (registration is required). If you have any additional questions about OFCAF, contact ofcaf@ontariosoilcrop.org.