New Brunswick Soil & Crop Improvement Association
The soil and crop movement in New Brunswick began in 1977 through the formation of several local associations. The number of locals grew, and a provincial board comprised of two directors from each local was established -- New Brunswick Soil and Crop Improvement Association.
We have eight active locals: Northeast (CCNE), Northshore (Bathurst), Moncton, Chignecto (Sackville), Kings County, Central (Fredericton), Northwest (Edmundston) and Carleton County. Directors at both the local and provincial levels are volunteers. Annual membership fees are set by the provincial board with a portion remitted to the locals.
Updates
There's still time to register for our upcoming webinar on cover cropping this Thursday evening from 6-7:30pm, in partnership with Canadian Organic Growers! Register online at the link in the post below.
Il est encore temps de s'inscrire à notre prochain webinaire sur les cultures de couverture, qui aura lieu ce jeudi soir de 18 h à 19 h 30, en partenariat avec Canadian Organic Growers ! Inscrivez-vous en ligne en cliquant sur le lien dans le message ci-dessous. Une traduction simultanée est disponible pour les participants francophones
Including Cover Crops in Your Rotation: A Whole-System Approach
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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 (ACS) - On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF). 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
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This series will be comprised of six webinars addressing the following topics:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
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Join Kevin Elmy for a virtual session on cover crops, covering benefits, rotations, and a whole-system approach to renewing field health.
Date: April 16, 2026
Time: 6:00 -7:30 pm AT
This event is approved for CCA CEUs. All sessions in this series will have live English to French translation. Meeting link will be shared to those registered ahead of the event.
Hosted by New Brunswick Soil and Crop Improvement Association Inc. (NBSCIA), in partnership with Canadian Organic Growers (COG).
In this session, Kevin Elmy, PAg, will explore how farmers can successfully include cover crops in their rotations and why it is worth the effort. Benefits of cover cropping will be highlighted, including improved soil health, better weed management, and a more resilient farming system overall.
The session will also include key context-specific tips, such as choosing the right species to fit with common crops like corn (silage), barley, wheat, and potatoes. Planting timing and rotation strategies will be discussed to help support overall field performance and profits. Kevin will focus on principles rather than providing recipes. Each operation and field needs its own solution, which is why a systems approach is critical.
Kevin Elmy, PAg, is a former third-generation farmer who has transitioned to a full-time agricultural coach. Since 2009, Kevin has been implementing regenerative agriculture principles, including cover crops, long before they became widely discussed. By focusing on building healthy, biologically active soil, he and his family have improved fertility, reduced synthetic inputs, and maintained strong yields.
Today, Kevin draws on both personal experience and extensive research, Kevin now travels across Canada and the United States, and has also worked in Ukraine and Australia, educating producers on regenerative agriculture and cover cropping practices. He is the author of Cover Cropping in Western Canada and Not Just Dirt.
Including Cover Crops in Your Rotation: A Whole-System Approach
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Services We Provide
GPS Mapping
Soil Sampling and Interpretation
Intensive Crop Management
Environmental Farm Plans
Crop Scouting
2024 NBSCIA Farm of the Year
We are pleased to announce the 2024 New Brunswick Soil and Crop Improvement Association Farm of the Year was awarded to Fermes Lionel & Alyre Poitras Ltée. We want to congratulate Alyre and Paul Poitras for their amazing efforts in improving sustainability on their farm. Once again we'd like to thank our sponsor for this award, Pioneer Corteva.
