The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) is accepting applications for the $1,000 Don Hill Legacy Award.
Why it matters: The award recognizes producers who successfully apply solutions to reduce environmental risks to soil, water, air or biodiversity on farms.
Open to Ontario farmers and agricultural businesses that demonstrate outstanding innovation and ingenuity in navigating environmental challenges, submissions will be evaluated based on originality, adaptability, environmental effectiveness, cost-efficiency, and safety. Entrants must have a verified Environmental Farm Plan within the last five years.
The award, supported by Ruth Hill and family, honours Don Hill, past OSCIA president and former soils and crops specialist. Hill was an advocate for Ontario’s Environmental Farm Plan, dedicated to sustainable farming practices and sharing practical, creative solutions to environmental challenges farmers could put into practice.
Submissions will be open until Jan. 1, 2026, with the winner being announced at OSCIA’s annual general meeting on Feb. 3, 2026.
More information on the award and submitting an entry can be found at ontariosoilcrop.org/oscia-don-hill-legacy-award.
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