CSSS - CSA - 2026
University of Guelph
June 20-25, 2026
Soils & Crops in Focus - Critical Resources from Coast to Coast to Coast
Joint meeting of the Canadian Society of Soil Science and the Canadian Society of Agronomy, June 20-25, 2026 at the University of Guelph
We are very pleased to invite you to the 2026 Joint Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society of Soil Science and the Canadian Society of Agronomy to be held in person at the University of Guelph.
This conference, with its theme of "Soils & Crops in Focus - Critical Resources from Coast to Coast to Coast" will address the importance of resilient and healthy food production throughout Canada. Spanning six days, this conference brings together researchers, academics, professionals, contractors, suppliers, and students for technical and scientific discussions, and to showcase the state of the art in soil and crops research.
The Local Organizing Committee is planning an exciting program of keynote sessions, tradeshow, posters, workshops and field tours. Not only will we have an exceptional scientific program but we will also make sure that your experience in Guelph is worthwhile!
We look forward to hosting CSSS - CSA - 2026 and to welcome you in Guelph in June!
Sincerely,
Local Organizing Committee
Local Organizing Committee (LOC)
Dr. Adam Gillespie, Conference Co-ChairAssociate Professor, Soil Biogeochemisty | University of Guelph, School of Environmental Sciences | Alexander Hall, 50 Stone Rd E | Guelph, ON | N1G 2W1 | Tel.: 519-824-4120 Ext. 52075 | Email: agilles@uoguelph.ca
Dr. Josh Nasielski, Conference Co-ChairAssistant Professor, Crop Science and Agronomy | University of Guelph, Department of Plant Agriculture | Crop Science Building, 50 Stone Rd E | Guelph, ON | N1G 2W1 Tel: 519-824-4120 Ext. 58704 | Email: nasielsk@uoguelph.ca
Dr. Kari Dunfield, Local Organizing CommitteeProfessor, Environmental Microbiology of Agro-Ecosystems | University of Guelph, School of Environmental Sciences | Alexander Hall 50 Stone Rd E | Guelph, ON | N1H 2W1 | Tel.: 519-824-4120 x58088 | Email: dunfield@uoguelph.ca
Dr. Laura Van Eerd, Local Organizing CommitteeProfessor, Sustainable Soil Management and Charlotte Products Ltd. Chair in Net Zero Soil Management | School of Environmental Sciences | University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus | 120 Main Street East, Ridgetown, ON | N0P 2C0 | Tel.: 519-674-1500 Ext. 63644 Email: lvaneerd@uoguelph.ca
Heather White, Local Organizing CommitteeDirector, Soils @ Guelph | School of Environmental Sciences | University of Guelph | 50 Stone Rd E Guelph, ON | N1G 2W1 519-824-4120 Ext. 54625 | hwhite07@uoguelph.ca
Dr. Daniel Saurette, Tours and Soil Judging Organizing CommitteeLand Resource Specialist | Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Agribusiness (OMAFA) | One Stone Road West, Guelph, ON | Email: daniel.saurette@ontario.ca
Daniel Saurette
Dr. Asim Biswas, Local Organizing CommitteeProfessor, Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Digital Agriculture, OAC Research Chair in Precision Agriculture, | School of Environmental Sciences | University of Guelph | 50 Stone Road East Guelph, ON | N1G2W1 | biswas@uoguelph.ca
Dr. Kim Schneider, Local Organizing CommitteeAssistant Professor, forage and service crops | Department of Plant Agriculture | University of Guelph | 50 Stone Road East Guelph, ON | N1G2W1 | kschneid@uoguelph.ca
Dr. Richard Heck, Local Organizing CommitteeProfessor, soil structure and morphology | School of Environmental Science | University of Guelph | 50 Stone Road E Guelph, ON | N1G2W1 | rheck@uoguelph.ca
Dr. Preston Sorenson, Local Organizing CommitteeDepartment of Soil Science | University of Saskatchewan | 51 Campus Dr, Saskatoon, SK | S7N 5A8 | preston.sorenson@usask.ca
Preston Sorenson
Jennifer Mitchell, Local Organizing CommitteeCanadian Society of Agronomy
Jennifer Mitchell
Dr Gursahib Singh, Local Organizing CommitteeAssistant professor, Field Crop Pathology | University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus | 120 Main Street East, Ridgetown, ON | N0P 2C0 | Email: gsingh98@uoguelph.ca
Dr. Kathleen Glover, Local Organizing CommitteeResearch Scientist, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Kentville NS | Kathleen.Glover@AGR.GC.CA
Kathleen Glover
Dr Mohsen Najafabadi, Local Organizing CommitteeAssistant Professor, plant breeding | Department of Plant Agriculture | University of Guelph | 50 Stone Road East Guelph, ON | N1G2W1 | myoosefz@uoguelph.ca
Location
University of Guelph
50 Stone Road East
Guelph, Ontario
Canada, N1G 1W5
Contact us
If you have any questions, please contact CSSSCSA2026@uoguelph.ca
