46th Annual NBSCIA AGM
2025-03-13 - 2025-03-14 | Rodd Miramichi River, 1809 Water St, Miramichi, New Brunswick, E1N 1B2, Canada
Farming for the future : using precision tools and technology to build resilience
Join NBSCIA for our 46th Annnual General Meeting and Technical Workshop, taking place March 13th -14th at the Rodd Miramichi Hotel in Miramichi, NB. Farmer oriented workshops and presentations will highlight key best management practices to support better nutrient management, the incorporation of cover crops and the use of rotational grazing to promote resilience and sustainability in agriculture. In this year’s theme, “Farming for the Future: Using precision tools and technology to build resilience”, we will hear from speakers on how producers can plan and adapt their on-farm practices to keep their farm sustainable for years to come.
Renowned experts in soil science, precision agriculture, cybersecurity, and agronomy, from New Brunswick and accross Canada will join us to speak on research and technologies developed to promote the adoption of these best management practices on farm. Some familiar names include, Dr. David Burton of Dalhousie University, Dr. Andrew Mackenzie-Gopsill of AAFC, Marie-Pier Beaulieu of CFGA, and Steve Watts of Genesis Crop Systems. Stay tuned for more highlights on our speakers as the event approaches.
NBSCIA’s Farm of the Year Banquet will be held the evening of March 13th at 7pm to celebrate the accomplishments and efforts of New Brunswick farmers. With 6 local nominees from around the province, we have lots to celebrate about their innovative practices.
To book hotel rooms, please visit https://reservations.travelclick.com/85525?groupID=4587037 for our group rate rooms, or call the Rodd directly at (506) 773-3111. Group rates of $149/night will be held until February 13th, 2025.
Register online using the website link below.
Registration costs to be paid at the door
1 day NBSCIA member $82.00
1 day non-member $115.00
2 day NBSCIA member $115.00
2 day non member $184.00
Banquet (March 13th) $55.00

In Season Crop Monitoring and IPM in the Field
2025-07-21 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Halifax) | Keswick River Farms, 239 Crocks Point Rd, Keswick Ridge, New Brunswick, E6L 1E8, Canada
Scouting your corn, soybean and wheat fields to make informed management decisions.
Department of Agriculture Specialists to lead the discussion in the field on how to monitor your crops throughout the season to catch pest, disease and weed issues.
Refreshments will be provided.
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NBDAAF-NBSCIA Cereal Plot Tour Field Day
2025-08-05 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Richard Culberson & Sons, 683 Route 590, Lower Waterville, New Brunswick, Canada
Join us for a tour of NBDAAF’s Maritime Cereal Registration trials and Soybean Variety Tests followed with NBSCIA’s new variety development trials of oat, winter wheat and spring wheat.
Dr. Art McElroy of PhytoGene Resources will speak on the oat breeding process, protocol for superior line selection & highlight the
importance of new variety development for a changing climate at the NBSCIA site.
Pre-registration is not required.

NBSCIA Optimizing Nitrogen from Seed to Harvest
2025-08-13 09:30 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Frank & Alex Jopp’s Farm, 490 Knightville Rd, Mt. Pisgah, New Brunswick, E4G 2P2, Canada
Forage legume selection and management for use as high quality conserved forage and as a cover crop.
A multifaceted event beginning with seed companies on hand to discuss their varieties and new products. Equipment
dealers will have some forage and seeding equipment on display. Plot tours of the forage plots by Jason Wells (DAAF specialist).
A light lunch will be included.
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Field Day at Nature's Route Farm
2025-09-03 10:00 - 15:30 (America/Halifax) | Nature’s Route Farm, 785 NB-16, Point de Bute, New Brunswick, E4L 2P1, Canada
Morning Session: End of Season Greenhouse Management 10am-12pm
Farm Tour and Presentations

Welcome & Farm Introduction
Greenhouse Tour
End-of-Season Cleanup and Plant Management with Climax Conseils
Greenhouse Disinfection: Products Talk
Orisha GH Controller: Overview with Kent Coates
Optional networking lunch/open time to meet with reps

Afternoon Session: Irrigation and Cover Crops 1:30pm-3:30pm
Field Visits and Demos

Farm Tour: Irrigation Systems & Drainage
Expert Q&A (Dubois)
DAAF: Soil-Based Irrigation Strategies
Carrot Irrigation: Hortau Tensiometer Demo
Presentation of Hortau System
Cover Crop Plot Tour: With NBSCIA & DAAF

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Salisbury Farm Tour and Social
2025-09-05 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Appleview Orchards, 47194 Homestead Rd, Steeves Mountain, New Brunswick, E1G 4J5, Canada
Site 1: Appleview Orchards (47194 Homestead Rd Steeves Mountain, NB E1G 4J5)
Site 2: W.A. Farms Ltd. (62 Powers Pit Rd Salisbury, NB E4J 3G9)
Please join us for a tour of Appleview Orchards (47194 Homestead Rd) and W.A. Farms Ltd (62 Powers Pit Rd) for a tour of the grain drying facility followed by a BBQ and a Michaud Farm corn boil. This event is put on by the Moncton Soil & Crop club as well as the Moncton Milk
Committee. Heather Russell will be speaking about grain grading. Cavendish Agri Services and various equipment dealers will be onsite at W.A. Farms Ltd.
Registration is not required to attend, just to estimate the amount of food needed.
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Cover Crop Species for Fruit and Vegetable Rotations
2025-09-09 13:30 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Laughing Apple Farm, 311 NB-615, Scotch Settlement, New Brunswick, E6L 1M7, Canada
Discuss the opportunities of the various cover crop species in vegetable and small fruit rotations. NBDAAF specialists to join us and explain the benefits of different cover crops and where they fit during the season using a cover crop plot planted to demo some of the species.
Seed to plant these plots generously donated by Quality Seeds Ltd.
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Rain date is Wednesday, September 10th at the same time.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1549610730409?aff=oddtdtcreator

"Importance of water and soil conservation through a combination of terracing systems, grassed waterways and optimal management of nitrogen and other nutrients in potato production in New Brunswick."
2025-09-10 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Ferme Lionel et Alyre Poitras, 447 Chemin Saint Amand, Saint André, New Brunswick, E3Y 3J8, Canada
Jean-Louis Daigle, a Specialist in soil and water conservation, will discuss terracing systems, grassed waterways and complementary agronomic practices in potato production.
Charles Karemangingo, Soil Management Specialist at NBDAAF, will discuss optimal management of nitrogen and other nutrients in potato production.​
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
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NBSCIA Cover Cropping with Agricultural Drones
2025-09-23 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Coburn Farms, 107 Route 616, Keswick Ridge, New Brunswick, E6L 1R7, Canada
Live ag drone demos and presentation on cover cropping capabilities.
Join us for live demos of new agricultural drones presented by Drone Spray Canada. Drones will be demonstrated if the weather permits. A great opportunity to learn about cover crops applied via drone.
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NBSCIA Cover Cropping With Agricultural Drones
2025-09-24 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Lonsview Farm, 6762 Route 111, Sussex, New Brunswick, E4E 4S6, Canada
Live ag drone demos and presentation on cover cropping capabilities.
Join us for live demos of new agricultural drones presented by Drone Spray Canada. Drones will be demonstrated if the weather permits. A great opportunity to learn about cover crops applied via drone.

NBSCIA Cover Cropping With Agricultural Drones
2025-09-25 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Halifax) | Riordon Farms, 6330 Route 135, Pokeshaw, New Brunswick, E2A 5T2, Canada
Live ag drone demos and presentation on cover cropping capabilities.
Join us for live demos of new agricultural drones presented by Drone Spray Canada. Drones will be demonstrated if the weather permits. A great opportunity to learn about cover crops applied via drone.
Register Here.

Nutrient Management Planning Web Series with Dr David Burton - Soil sampling and understanding basic soil properties relevant to nutrient management
2026-04-13 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | New Brunswick
Looking to make smarter nutrient management decisions this season? Join the upcoming six-part Nutrient Management Planning Web Series, led by Dr. David Burton, running every Monday at 1 PM (AT) from April 13th to May 19th. This series is supported by the NB Soil & Crop Improvement Association, Perennia, the PEI Federation of Agriculture, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Agriculture. Funding for this project has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Solutions On-Farm Climate Action Fund. This series is presented at no-cost for attendees.
Whether you’re an agronomist, CCA, extension or industry professional, or simply interested in sustainable soil management, this series will give you valuable, actionable insights you can apply right away.
👉 Register online today to secure your spot!
Nutrient Management Planning Web Series with Dr. David Burton – Fill out form

This series will be comprised of six webinars addressing the following topics:

April 13 – Soil sampling and understanding basic soil properties relevant to nutrient management – To effectively manage nutrients you need to understand what the soil already can supply and the limitations to crop growth that the site presents. This webinar will consider the most effective methods for sampling soils and the use of that information to optimize nutrient management within the field.

Nutrient Management Planning Web Series with Dr. David Burton - Importance of pH management
2026-04-20 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | New Brunswick
Looking to make smarter nutrient management decisions this season? Join the upcoming six-part Nutrient Management Planning Web Series, led by Dr. David Burton, running every Monday at 1 PM (ADT) from April 13th to May 19th. This series is supported by the NB Soil & Crop Improvement Association, Perennia, the PEI Federation of Agriculture, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Agriculture. Funding for this project has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Solutions On-Farm Climate Action Fund. This series is presented at no-cost for attendees.
Whether you’re an agronomist, CCA, extension or industry professional, or simply interested in sustainable soil management, this series will give you valuable, actionable insights you can apply right away.
👉 Register online today to secure your spot!
Nutrient Management Planning Web Series with Dr. David Burton – Fill out form

April 20 – Importance of pH management – In Atlantic Canada one of the most important aspects of improving nutrient use efficiency is the management of soil pH. This webinar will discuss what soil pH is, how it is measured, how it impacts nutrient use efficiency, and how we can effectively manage soil pH.

Nutrient Management Planning Web Series with Dr. David Burton - Nitrogen Management
2026-04-27 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | New Brunswick
Looking to make smarter nutrient management decisions this season? Join the upcoming six-part Nutrient Management Planning Web Series, led by Dr. David Burton, running every Monday at 1 PM (ADT) from April 13th to May 19th. This series is supported by the NB Soil & Crop Improvement Association, Perennia, the PEI Federation of Agriculture, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Agriculture. Funding for this project has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Solutions On-Farm Climate Action Fund. This series is presented at no-cost for attendees.
Whether you’re an agronomist, CCA, extension or industry professional, or simply interested in sustainable soil management, this series will give you valuable, actionable insights you can apply right away.
👉 Register online today to secure your spot!
Nutrient Management Planning Web Series with Dr. David Burton – Fill out form

April 27 – Nitrogen management – Nitrogen is one of the most important and most expensive fertilizers used in crop production. This webinar will examine methods for increasing nitrogen use efficiency and increasing profit from effective nitrogen use.

Nutrient Management Planning Web Series with Dr. David Burton - Phosphorus Management
2026-05-05 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | New Brunswick
Looking to make smarter nutrient management decisions this season? Join the upcoming six-part Nutrient Management Planning Web Series, led by Dr. David Burton, running every Monday at 1 PM (ADT) from April 13th to May 19th. This series is supported by the NB Soil & Crop Improvement Association, Perennia, the PEI Federation of Agriculture, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Agriculture. Funding for this project has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Solutions On-Farm Climate Action Fund. This series is presented at no-cost for attendees.
Whether you’re an agronomist, CCA, extension or industry professional, or simply interested in sustainable soil management, this series will give you valuable, actionable insights you can apply right away.
👉 Register online today to secure your spot!
Nutrient Management Planning Web Series with Dr. David Burton – Fill out form

May 4 – Phosphorus management – The management of phosphorus is complicated by its behaviour in soil. This webinar will discuss how phosphorus reacts once added to soil and how fertilizer strategies can be used to increase the availability and efficiency of phosphorus use.

Nutrient Management Planning Web Series with Dr. David Burton - Base cations
2026-05-11 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | New Brunswick
Looking to make smarter nutrient management decisions this season? Join the upcoming six-part Nutrient Management Planning Web Series, led by Dr. David Burton, running every Monday at 1 PM (ADT) from April 13th to May 19th. This series is supported by the NB Soil & Crop Improvement Association, Perennia, the PEI Federation of Agriculture, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Agriculture. Funding for this project has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Solutions On-Farm Climate Action Fund. This series is presented at no-cost for attendees.
Whether you’re an agronomist, CCA, extension or industry professional, or simply interested in sustainable soil management, this series will give you valuable, actionable insights you can apply right away.
👉 Register online today to secure your spot!
Nutrient Management Planning Web Series with Dr. David Burton – Fill out form

May 11 – Base cations – The low cation exchange capacity of many of the soils in New Brunswick makes the management of base cations like potassium, calcium, and magnesium more complicated. We will examine the role of organic matter management, pH management, and direct supplementation in maintaining base cation availability to the crop.

Nutrient Management Planning Web Series with Dr. David Burton - Manure and organic amendment management
2026-05-19 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | New Brunswick
Looking to make smarter nutrient management decisions this season? Join the upcoming six-part Nutrient Management Planning Web Series, led by Dr. David Burton, running every Monday at 1 PM (ADT) from April 13th to May 19th. This series is supported by the NB Soil & Crop Improvement Association, Perennia, the PEI Federation of Agriculture, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Agriculture. Funding for this project has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Solutions On-Farm Climate Action Fund. This series is presented at no-cost for attendees.
Whether you’re an agronomist, CCA, extension or industry professional, or simply interested in sustainable soil management, this series will give you valuable, actionable insights you can apply right away.
👉 Register online today to secure your spot!
Nutrient Management Planning Web Series with Dr. David Burton – Fill out form

May 19 (Tues) – Manure and organic amendment management – Organic amendments such as manure represent an important opportunity to build soil organic matter and supply nutrients to the crop. It is critical that these amendments be managed and applied in a matter that is most effective in realizing those goals. This webinar will discuss the management of organic amendments and how their nutrient value should be considered in nutrient management.
