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Upcoming Grey County SCIA Crop Walk

Upcoming Grey County SCIA Crop Walk

Come for the walk; stay for the fun and information about soil, seeds, and crops.

By Andrew Joseph, Farms.com; Image by Pexels from Pixabay

The Grey County Soil & Crop Improvement Association will be holding a Crop Walk on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Proton Station, Ontario, at Highland Custom Farming Inc.

Components of the tour include guided stops looking at wheat planted in 15-inch rows, new corn herbicides, biological treatments, soybeans, cranberry beans, oats, crop biosecurity protocols, cutting-edge equipment, and an elevator tour.

The event will run from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and includes lunch and refreshments. Special thanks go to Holmes Agro, Sprucedale Agromart, and Pioneer Seeds for their sponsorship of the lunch and refreshments.

All are welcome to join in on this fun and informative day. The cost is free for Soil & Crop members and $10 for non-members.

Please register by July 11, 2024, by emailing georgiancentralscia@ontariosoilcrop.org or by calling 519-986-3756.


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Breakfast on the Farm - August 23, 2025

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Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Location: Norfolk County Fairgrounds & Schooley Orchards/Apple Hill Lavender
Start your morning with a delicious farm-fresh breakfast and experience life on the farm — hands-on, up close, and unforgettable.
After breakfast at the Norfolk County Fairgrounds, take a guided tour of Schooley Orchards/Apple Hill Lavender. Stroll through apple orchards and lavender fields, meet local farmers, and discover how your food is grown and raised right here in Ontario.
What you can look forward to:
  • Local farm-fresh breakfast
  • Meet and learn about farm animals
  • Interactive exhibits and games
  • Farm equipment showcase
  • Self-guided tours through orchards and lavender fields
  • Fun and educational activities for all ages
This is a unique opportunity to connect with local agriculture, learn where your food comes from, and enjoy a memorable family outing.