About this Event
Join the University of Guelph and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Agribusiness (OMAFA) and many more for a day of celebrating soil health.
Participants from government, academia, industry and regional communities will join together to celebrate the achievements in soil health research and innovation.
Join us on Friday, December 5, 2025 to:
- Celebrate and network with colleagues from across government, academia and industry who are working to strengthen soil health.
- Hear from U of G researchers about how soil health research protects Ontario.
- Learn about the next generation of soil researchers.
Register today to celebrate World Soil Day 2025!
Full agenda coming soon.
Agenda
?: 09:00 AM - 09:10 AM
Welcome
?: 09:10 AM - 09:30 AM
Opening Remarks
?: 09:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Keynote Speaker
Host: Dr. Lisa Aston, Director of Agriculture Policy at RBC
?: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Panel Discussion: Soil Health An Alliance Impact Case Study
Info: Hear from Soils at Guelph researchers about the impact of soil health. Speakers include: Drs. Claudie Wagner Riddle, Laura Van Eerd, John Lauzon, Richard Heck and Adam Gillespie.
?: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Student Research Showcase: Oral Presentations
?: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Networking Lunch and Atrium Viewing
?: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Panel Discussion: Building Healthy Soils in Ontario
Host: Dr. Jenny Bower, Soil Health Institute
Info: This one-hour webinar will highlight new findings from the Greenbelt Foundation's Soil Health Program, including:
• The benefits of stacking beneficial management practices
• How soil health varies across management practices and soil types
• Key indicators used to measure soil health
A panel of experts will share insights and practical strategies for improving soil health in Ontario. Together, they’ll explore challenges, solutions, and the future of soil health across Ontario.
?: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Fireside Chat with Senator Rob Black
Info: Lead by Dr. Kari Dunfield
?: 03:00 PM - 03:20 PM
Announcement of Student Research Showcase Winners
?: 03:20 PM - 03:30 PM
Closing Remarks
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1 Stone Rd W, 1 Stone Road West, Guelph, Canada
CAD 0.00
