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Join us for a virtual learning session with Sally Bernard on global best practices in managing advanced grazing systems. Hosted by New Brunswick Soil and Crop Improvement Association Inc. (NBSCIA), in partnership with Canadian Organic Growers (COG).

In this session, Sally Bernard will share her wealth of knowledge on advanced grazing systems. Focus will be on ‘how’ to manage advanced grazing systems, including crop selection, management, and herd performance.

This session is part two of a two-part series. Part two focuses on the “how” (the practice) of managing advanced grazing systems. Part one focused on the “why” behind incorporating livestock on farm. Participants do not need to have attended part one to participate in part two.

This meeting will have live English to French Translation.

Register to receive the Zoom Meeting Link! - www.eventbrite.ca/e/advanced-grazing-systems-global-best-practice-part-2-the-how-tickets-19835826...
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March 17th, 2:36 pm
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Thank you to all who came out last week for our 47th Annual General Meeting and Technical Workshop, as well as the Farm of the Year Banquet! Congratulations to Intervale Farms and the Wesselius Family, the winner of the 2025 Farm of the Year Award sponsored by Pioneer Seeds and Corteva Agriscience. We also honoured George Trueman from the Chignecto region and Winston Jones of the Moncton region for the NBSCIA Dedication Award, for their many years of service to NBSCIA and contributions to agriculture in the province.

If you attended one or both days of our AGM & Technical Workshop, please take a minute to fill out this online survey to help improve future events: www.surveymonkey.com/create/?ut_source=lihp&sm=G3scbloyI0_2F3ux0GlaTXLX2SobZRhvTC5ESv3_2B4q7WE_3D
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March 16th, 11:26 am
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Today is the last day to register for our AGM coming up next Thursday and Friday, March 12th and 13th, in Moncton - Please see our full schedule, and don't forget to register online before midnight tonight: www.eventbrite.ca/e/nbscia-47th-annual-general-meeting-technical-workshop-tickets-1978273320756?a...

See full agenda with speaker bios here: nbscia.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-NBSCIA-AGM-Agenda-Web-Version.pdf

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Aujourd'hui est le dernier jour pour s'inscrire Ă  notre AGA qui aura lieu jeudi et vendredi prochains, les 12 et 13 mars, Ă  Moncton. Veuillez consulter notre programme complet et n'oubliez pas de vous inscrire en ligne avant minuit ce soir :
www.eventbrite.ca/e/nbscia-47th-annual-general-meeting-technical-workshop-tickets-1978273320756?a...

Consultez ici le programme complet et les biographies des orateurs (FR): nbscia.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-NBSCIA-AGM-Agenda-Web-FR.pdf
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March 4th, 3:45 pm
Dont forget to regis

Don't forget to register for our upcoming webinars, happening tomorrow, March 5th and March 19th! These two parts of our 5-part webinar series will focus on the "Why" and "How" of rotational grazing and how these systems can work on your farm đŸŒ±The New Brunswick Soil and Crop Improvement Association (NBSCIA) invites you to join a virtual learning session on March 5, and March 19, 2026, with Sally Bernard, who will be discussing global best practices in managing advanced grazing systems. Part one will focus on the “why” and part two will focus on the “how” (the practice) of managing advanced grazing systems and will include crop selection, management, and herd performance.

Part One, the "Why": March 5, 2026, 1-2:30PM AST - www.eventbrite.ca/e/advanced-grazing-systems-global-best-practice-part-1-the-why-tickets-19835813...

Part Two, the "How": March 19, 2026, 1-2:30PM AST - www.eventbrite.ca/e/advanced-grazing-systems-global-best-practice-part-2-the-how-tickets-19835826...

All sessions in this series will have live English to French translation.

The New Brunswick Soil and Crop Improvement Association is hosting a five-part virtual learning series designed to support New Brunswick producers in exploring On-Farm Best Management Practices (BMPs) that improve soil health, productivity, and climate resilience. This series will focus on key BMPs supported through the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF), with an emphasis on cover cropping and rotational grazing systems. Through interactive virtual sessions, producers will have the opportunity to learn from a variety of subject matter experts, deepen their understanding of how these practices function on the ground, and explore how BMPs can be adapted to their own farm contexts. Sessions are intended to be practical, accessible, and relevant for producers at different stages of adoption, offering both foundational knowledge and advanced perspectives.

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L'Association pour l'amélioration des sols et des cultures du Nouveau-Brunswick (NBSCIA) vous invite à participer à une session d'apprentissage virtuelle les 5 et 19 mars 2026, avec Sally Bernard, boursiÚre Nuffield, qui discutera des meilleures pratiques mondiales en matiÚre de gestion des systÚmes de pùturage avancés. La premiÚre partie portera sur le « pourquoi » et la deuxiÚme partie sur le « comment » (la pratique) de la gestion des systÚmes de pùturage avancés et inclura la sélection des cultures, la gestion et le rendement du troupeau.

PremiÚre partie, le « pourquoi » : 5 mars 2026, 13 h à 14 h 30 AST - www.eventbrite.ca/e/advanced-grazing-systems-global-best-practice-part-1-the-why-tickets-19835813...

DeuxiÚme partie, le « comment » : 19 mars 2026, 13 h à 14 h 30 AST - www.eventbrite.ca/e/advanced-grazing-systems-global-best-practice-part-2-the-how-tickets-19835826...

Toutes les sessions de cette série bénéficieront d'une traduction simultanée de l'anglais vers le français.

L'Association pour l'amĂ©lioration des sols et des cultures du Nouveau-Brunswick organise une sĂ©rie de cinq sessions de formation virtuelle destinĂ©es Ă  aider les producteurs du Nouveau-Brunswick Ă  explorer les meilleures pratiques de gestion (MPG) Ă  la ferme qui amĂ©liorent la santĂ© des sols, la productivitĂ© et la rĂ©silience climatique. Cette sĂ©rie se concentrera sur les principales MPG soutenues par le Fonds d'action climatique Ă  la ferme (FAFC), en mettant l'accent sur les cultures de couverture et les systĂšmes de pĂąturage tournant. GrĂące Ă  des sessions virtuelles interactives, les producteurs auront l'occasion d'apprendre auprĂšs de divers experts en la matiĂšre, d'approfondir leur comprĂ©hension du fonctionnement de ces pratiques sur le terrain et d'explorer comment les BMP peuvent ĂȘtre adaptĂ©es au contexte de leur propre exploitation. Les sessions se veulent pratiques, accessibles et pertinentes pour les producteurs Ă  diffĂ©rents stades d'adoption, offrant Ă  la fois des connaissances fondamentales et des perspectives avancĂ©es.
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March 4th, 12:16 pm
Our AGM speaker Nick

Our AGM speaker Nick Green is a cattle producer and systems-focused operator based in Prince Edward Island. He runs Kingston View Farms, a low-input cow–calf operation built around year-round grazing, AMP systems, practical fencing and water infrastructure. Nick also operates Kingston Farm Supply, supplying grazing and livestock handling infrastructure across Atlantic Canada.

His work focuses on reducing feed costs, labour, and overhead by integrating genetics, grazing management, infrastructure design, and simple record-keeping into one cohesive production system. Nick brings a practical, economic approach grounded in real on-farm experience.

We're excited to welcome a Maritime farmer to bust myths about rotational grazing, and showing you how it can be fun and cost effective! Join us on March 12th and 13th to hear from Nick and other experts on nitrogen management, cover cropping, rotaitonal grazing, and agriculture technology!

Event agenda: nbscia.ca/nbscia-annual-technical-workshop/

Event registration: www.eventbrite.ca/e/nbscia-47th-annual-general-meeting-technical-workshop-tickets-1978273320756?a...

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Nick Green, confĂ©rencier Ă  notre AGA, est un Ă©leveur de bĂ©tail et un gestionnaire axĂ© sur les systĂšmes basĂ© Ă  l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard. Il dirige Kingston View Farms, une entreprise d'Ă©levage de vaches et de veaux Ă  basse intensitĂ©, fondĂ©e sur le pĂąturage Ă  l'annĂ©e, les systĂšmes AMP, les clĂŽtures pratiques et les infrastructures de distribution d'eau. Nick exploite Ă©galement Kingston Farm Supply, qui fournit des infrastructures de pĂąturage et de gestion du bĂ©tail dans tout le Canada atlantique.

Son travail consiste Ă  rĂ©duire les coĂ»ts d'alimentation, la main-d'Ɠuvre et les frais gĂ©nĂ©raux en intĂ©grant la gĂ©nĂ©tique, la gestion du pĂąturage, la conception des infrastructures et la tenue de registres simples dans un systĂšme de production cohĂ©rent. Nick apporte une approche pratique et Ă©conomique fondĂ©e sur une expĂ©rience rĂ©elle Ă  la ferme.

Nous sommes ravis d'accueillir un agriculteur des Maritimes qui viendra briser les mythes sur le pĂąturage tournant et vous montrer Ă  quel point il peut ĂȘtre amusant et rentable ! Rejoignez-nous les 12 et 13 mars pour Ă©couter Nick et d'autres experts parler de la gestion de l'azote, des cultures de couverture, du pĂąturage tournant et des technologies agricoles !

Programme de l'événement: nbscia.ca/fr/atelier-technique-annuel-de-laascnb/

Inscription à l'événement: www.eventbrite.ca/e/nbscia-47th-annual-general-meeting-technical-workshop-tickets-1978273320756?a...
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February 27th, 3:01 pm
The New Brunswick So

The New Brunswick Soil and Crop Improvement Association (NBSCIA) invites you to join a virtual learning session on March 5, and March 19, 2026, with Sally Bernard, who will be discussing global best practices in managing advanced grazing systems. Part one will focus on the “why” and part two will focus on the “how” (the practice) of managing advanced grazing systems and will include crop selection, management, and herd performance.

Part One, the "Why": March 5, 2026, 1-2:30PM AST - www.eventbrite.ca/e/advanced-grazing-systems-global-best-practice-part-1-the-why-tickets-19835813...

Part Two, the "How": March 19, 2026, 1-2:30PM AST - www.eventbrite.ca/e/advanced-grazing-systems-global-best-practice-part-2-the-how-tickets-19835826...

All sessions in this series will have live English to French translation.

The New Brunswick Soil and Crop Improvement Association is hosting a five-part virtual learning series designed to support New Brunswick producers in exploring On-Farm Best Management Practices (BMPs) that improve soil health, productivity, and climate resilience. This series will focus on key BMPs supported through the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF), with an emphasis on cover cropping and rotational grazing systems. Through interactive virtual sessions, producers will have the opportunity to learn from a variety of subject matter experts, deepen their understanding of how these practices function on the ground, and explore how BMPs can be adapted to their own farm contexts. Sessions are intended to be practical, accessible, and relevant for producers at different stages of adoption, offering both foundational knowledge and advanced perspectives.

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L'Association pour l'amélioration des sols et des cultures du Nouveau-Brunswick (NBSCIA) vous invite à participer à une session d'apprentissage virtuelle les 5 et 19 mars 2026, avec Sally Bernard, boursiÚre Nuffield, qui discutera des meilleures pratiques mondiales en matiÚre de gestion des systÚmes de pùturage avancés. La premiÚre partie portera sur le « pourquoi » et la deuxiÚme partie sur le « comment » (la pratique) de la gestion des systÚmes de pùturage avancés et inclura la sélection des cultures, la gestion et le rendement du troupeau.

PremiÚre partie, le « pourquoi » : 5 mars 2026, 13 h à 14 h 30 AST - www.eventbrite.ca/e/advanced-grazing-systems-global-best-practice-part-1-the-why-tickets-19835813...

DeuxiÚme partie, le « comment » : 19 mars 2026, 13 h à 14 h 30 AST - www.eventbrite.ca/e/advanced-grazing-systems-global-best-practice-part-2-the-how-tickets-19835826...

Toutes les sessions de cette série bénéficieront d'une traduction simultanée de l'anglais vers le français.

L'Association pour l'amĂ©lioration des sols et des cultures du Nouveau-Brunswick organise une sĂ©rie de cinq sessions de formation virtuelle destinĂ©es Ă  aider les producteurs du Nouveau-Brunswick Ă  explorer les meilleures pratiques de gestion (MPG) Ă  la ferme qui amĂ©liorent la santĂ© des sols, la productivitĂ© et la rĂ©silience climatique. Cette sĂ©rie se concentrera sur les principales MPG soutenues par le Fonds d'action climatique Ă  la ferme (FAFC), en mettant l'accent sur les cultures de couverture et les systĂšmes de pĂąturage tournant. GrĂące Ă  des sessions virtuelles interactives, les producteurs auront l'occasion d'apprendre auprĂšs de divers experts en la matiĂšre, d'approfondir leur comprĂ©hension du fonctionnement de ces pratiques sur le terrain et d'explorer comment les BMP peuvent ĂȘtre adaptĂ©es au contexte de leur propre exploitation. Les sessions se veulent pratiques, accessibles et pertinentes pour les producteurs Ă  diffĂ©rents stades d'adoption, offrant Ă  la fois des connaissances fondamentales et des perspectives avancĂ©es.
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February 23rd, 5:30 pm
We are happy to have

We are happy to have ECC Climatologist Emeritus David Phillips joining us for our upcoming AGM on March 12th and 13th! You may recognize him from various news outlets, radio, and news show - As a weather historian he has collected and catalogued more than 35,000 weather stories!

A bit more about David:
David was employed with Environment Canada's weather service for over 57 years. In 2024, he transitioned from Senior Climatologist to Climatologist Emeritus. (He says dropping Senior from his title immediately made him feel younger.) His work activities relate to the study of the climate of Canada and to promote awareness and understanding of meteorology. He authored several books, including a book on The Climates of Canada, and two bestsellers: The Day Niagara Falls Ran Dry and Blame It On The Weather. David frequently appears on national radio and television as a commentator on weather and climate matters. He has been awarded the Commemorative Medal for the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada, the Queen Elizabeth Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medals and has twice received the Public Service Merit Award. David is the recipient of three honorary doctorates from the universities of Waterloo and Windsor and Nipissing University. In 2001, David was named to the Order of Canada.

You can register for our upcoming AGM here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/nbscia-47th-annual-general-meeting-technical-workshop-tickets-1978273320756?a...

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Nous sommes heureux d'accueillir David Phillips, climatologue Ă©mĂ©rite de l'ECC, Ă  notre prochaine assemblĂ©e gĂ©nĂ©rale annuelle les 12 et 13 mars ! Vous l'avez peut-ĂȘtre dĂ©jĂ  vu dans divers mĂ©dias, Ă  la radio et dans des Ă©missions d'information. En tant qu'historien du climat, il a recueilli et cataloguĂ© plus de 35 000 histoires mĂ©tĂ©orologiques !

Quelques mots sur David :
David a travaillĂ© pour le service mĂ©tĂ©orologique d'Environnement Canada pendant plus de 57 ans. En 2024, il est passĂ© du poste de climatologue principal Ă  celui de climatologue Ă©mĂ©rite. (Il dit que le fait de ne plus avoir le titre de « principal » l'a immĂ©diatement fait se sentir plus jeune.) Son travail consiste Ă  Ă©tudier le climat du Canada et Ă  promouvoir la sensibilisation et la comprĂ©hension de la mĂ©tĂ©orologie. Il est l'auteur de plusieurs ouvrages, dont un livre sur les climats du Canada et deux best-sellers : Le jour oĂč les chutes du Niagara se sont assĂ©chĂ©es et c’est la faute du climat. David intervient rĂ©guliĂšrement Ă  la radio et Ă  la tĂ©lĂ©vision nationales en tant que commentateur sur les questions mĂ©tĂ©orologiques et climatiques. Il a reçu la mĂ©daille commĂ©morative du 125iĂšme anniversaire de la ConfĂ©dĂ©ration canadienne, les mĂ©dailles du jubilĂ© d'or et du jubilĂ© de diamant de la reine Elizabeth, et a reçu Ă  deux reprises le Prix du mĂ©rite de la fonction publique. David est titulaire de trois doctorats honorifiques des universitĂ©s de Waterloo, de Windsor et de Nipissing. En 2001, David a Ă©tĂ© nommĂ© membre de l'Ordre du Canada.

Vous pouvez inscrivez pour notre AGA ici: www.eventbrite.ca/e/nbscia-47th-annual-general-meeting-technical-workshop-tickets-1978273320756?a...
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February 20th, 3:40 pm
Dont forget about ou

Don't forget about our upcoming partnered event with Canadian Organic Growers coming up tomorrow! Speaker Dr. Dorthea Gregoire will discuss interpreting soil test results to understand the impact of best management practices. Live French translation is provided.

Date: February 19, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm AST
Eventbrite Registration Link: www.eventbrite.ca/.../interpreting-soil-results...The New Brunswick Soil and Crop Improvement Association (NBSCIA) invites you to join a virtual learning session on February 19, 2026, with Dr. Dorthea Gregoire, who will discuss interpreting soil test results to understand the impact of best management practices. In partnership with the Canadian Organic Growers (COG), the session provides a space for learning, discussion, and engagement, together supporting Canadian agricultural systems one aggregate at a time.

Date: February 19, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm AST
Eventbrite Registration Link: www.eventbrite.ca/e/interpreting-soil-results-to-understand-the-impact-of-bmps-tickets-1982555362...
Live English to French translation is provided

Speaker Bio: Dorthea Gregoire is the Director of Education, Extension and Outreach with Canadian Organic Growers. She is an avid learner, leader, and advocate for regenerative organic agriculture, and she continues to pave the way forward for building programs that support farmers as they transition towards more regenerative-based practices in Canada and beyond. Dorthea hails from southeastern Manitoba and holds a bachelor's degree with honors in biology, a doctorate in entomology, and her most recent achievement is becoming an AIT and headed towards a P. Ag.
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L'Association pour l'amélioration des sols et des cultures du Nouveau-Brunswick (AASCNB) vous invite à participer à une webinar le 19 février 2026, avec la Dre Dorthea Gregoire, qui discutera de l'interprétation des résultats des analyses de sol afin de comprendre l'impact des meilleures pratiques de gestion. En partenariat avec Cultivons Biologiqes Canada, cette session offre un espace d'apprentissage, de discussion et d'engagement, afin de soutenir ensemble les systÚmes agricoles canadiens, un agrégat à la fois.

Date: 19 février 2026
Heure: 13 h 00 - 14 h 30 AST
Lien d'inscription Eventbrite : www.eventbrite.ca/e/interpreting-soil-results-to-understand-the-impact-of-bmps-tickets-1982555362...
Une traduction simultanée de l'anglais vers le français est assurée.

Biographie de la confĂ©renciĂšre: Dorthea Gregoire est directrice de l'Ă©ducation, de la vulgarisation et de la sensibilisation chez Cultivons Biologique Canada. Elle est une apprenante passionnĂ©e, une dirigeante et une championne de l'agriculture biologique rĂ©gĂ©nĂ©rative, et elle continue d'ouvrir la voie Ă  la crĂ©ation de programmes qui soutiennent les agriculteurs dans leur transition vers des pratiques plus rĂ©gĂ©nĂ©ratives au Canada et ailleurs. Dorthea est originaire du sud-est du Manitoba et est titulaire d'un baccalaurĂ©at avec mention en biologie, d'un doctorat en entomologie, et sa plus rĂ©cente rĂ©alisation est d'ĂȘtre devenue AIT et d'ĂȘtre en voie d'obtenir son P. Ag.
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February 18th, 5:08 pm
With our AGM only a

With our AGM only a month away, it's time we introduce you to some of our speakers! Dr. Joe Sanford is an Assistant Professor in the School of Agriculture at the University of Wisconsin–Platteville and a faculty researcher with the Wisconsin Dairy Innovation Hub. He earned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Biological Systems Engineering from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where his doctoral research focused on biochar applications for agricultural nutrient management. At UW-Platteville he teaches nutrient management and conducts research in agricultural wastewater and manure management, including precision manure application, runoff and nutrient control, water recovery, and innovative uses of biochar to enhance sustainability and environmental performance in agricultural systems. Dr. Sanford will be giving two presentations, on manure technology and Biochar as a crop amendment.

You can see our full agenda online here: nbscia.ca/nbscia-annual-technical-workshop/

And you can register for our AGM and Technical workshop until March 4th here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/nbscia-47th-annual-general-meeting-technical-workshop-tickets-1978273320756?a...

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À l'approche de notre assemblĂ© gĂ©nĂ©ral annuel, qui aura lieu dans un mois, il est temps de vous prĂ©senter certains de nos confĂ©renciers ! Le Dr Joe Sanford est professeur adjoint Ă  la facultĂ© d'agriculture de l'universitĂ© du Wisconsin-Platteville et chercheur au Wisconsin Dairy Innovation Hub. Il a obtenu une baccalaurĂ©at, une maĂźtrise et un doctorat en gĂ©nie des systĂšmes biologiques Ă  l'UniversitĂ© du Wisconsin-Madison, oĂč ses recherches doctorales ont portĂ© sur les applications du biochar dans la gestion des nutriments agricoles. À l'UniversitĂ© du Wisconsin-Platteville, il enseigne la gestion des nutriments et mĂšne des recherches sur la gestion des eaux usĂ©es agricoles et du fumier, notamment l'Ă©pandage prĂ©cis du fumier, le contrĂŽle du ruissellement et des nutriments, la rĂ©cupĂ©ration de l'eau et les utilisations innovantes du biochar pour amĂ©liorer la durabilitĂ© et la performance environnementale des systĂšmes agricoles. Le Dr Sanford fera deux prĂ©sentations, l'une sur la technologie du fumier et l'autre sur le biochar comme amendement des cultures.

Vous pouvez consulter notre programme complet en ligne ici : nbscia.ca/nbscia-annual-technical-workshop/

Et vous pouvez vous inscrire Ă  notre AGA et Ă  notre atelier technique jusqu'au 4 mars ici: www.eventbrite.ca/e/nbscia-47th-annual-general-meeting-technical-workshop-tickets-1978273320756?a...
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February 13th, 3:39 pm