GEORGIAN SOIL & CROP
COMPACTION DAY
An event run in partnership between OMAFA, OSCIA staff, and a local host committee, Compaction Days demonstrate the impact of farm equipment on soil compaction in real time before an audience. Pressure sensors buried in soil show vehicle impact on a large presentation screen and commentators share background on the equipment, tire configuration, total weight and more.
Real time data on the screen will show the effect of various tire configurations and loading styles. A wide range of equipment will be included in the 2026 line-up - everything from combines and grain buggys to forage harvesting equipment to potato trucks!
Compaction days integrate other complimentary educational content too - this event will include stations highlighting cover crops, tire configurations and ballasting, and manure management. You can also visit exhibitor booths, check out equipment on display and enjoy a catered lunch in the middle. We hope you'll be joining us for an exciting day!
What is a compaction Event?
Join us July 16, 2026 | 10am- 3pm
What will you see?
Compaction Demonstrations include:
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Planters
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Spreaders
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Combines & Buggys
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Sprayers
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Wagons
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Balers
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Loaders
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Manure Spreaders & Tankers
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Potato Harvesters & Planters
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Silage Trucks
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A Steam Engine!
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Upside Robotics
Education Stations include:
Cover Crops - Plot demonstrations including drone seeding and discussion on covers and compaction
Manure Management - Addressing compaction concerns while spreading
Tire Configurations - New technology, common tire failure factors, optimizing your system and ballasting
Lunch catered by:
Interested in attending?
OSCIA member admission is $30.00 per person, lunch included.
Non-member admission is $50.00 per person, lunch included.
You can purchase tickets through the OSCIA website.
july 16, 2026 | 10am-3pm
tupling farms, redickville,on
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Sponsorship
Are you interested in supporting the event as a sponsor or exhibitor?
Please take a look at our Sponsorship Opportunities and reach out to us if you have any questions. We are very grateful for your consideration!
You can contact georgiancentralscia@ontariosoilcrop.org, call 519-986-3756, or reach out to a committee member (listed below) directly for more details.
Volunteering
The 2026 Compaction Day is being organized by a committee from Georgian Central Region Soil & Crop Improvement Association. The Georgian Central Region includes local soil and crop organizations in Bruce, Dufferin, Grey and North Simcoe Counties.
Volunteering at the Event
We are lucky to have a superb crew of volunteers forming the planning committee and taking on the organization of this event. They include: Deb Campbell, Gord Coutts, Erik Johnston, Steve Jones, Taylor Legge, Alan Lyons, Emily McKague, Matt Ververs, Christine Wyville, and Olivia Yemam.
In addition to the planning committee, many volunteers will be needed to help with set up and running the event.
If you would be willing to volunteer with us, either on the set up days (July 14th & 15th, 2026) or during the event (July 16th 2026), please reach out by clicking the button below. We'll collect your contact information and preferred day to volunteer on and will touch base with you closer to the event to confirm details.
