Canada's Outdoor Farm Show

Ontario Soil & Crop Improvement Association and OMAFRA have partnered for 15 years at this well-established demo site, showcasing new crop opportunities, as well as advances in corn, soy/wheat production and pest management. Learn details of Soil & Crop Programs that benefit all farmers.

Times: ONGOING DAILY

See the most comprehensive display of new seed and crop technology impacting corn and soybean varieties, with many demonstrating the newest biotech and gene-stacking technology. As the agri-food industry moves towards Identity-Preserved (IP) cropping that is end-use specific, the future of cropping can be touched today in these input plots. See and compare crop inputs plots under real field conditions from Hyland Seeds, Pride Seeds, Dow AgroSciences/Mycogen Seeds, Syngenta Seeds/NK Brand, Country Farm Seeds, DuPont/Pioneer and DEKALB Brand Seeds/Monsanto.

Times: ONGOING DAILY

A first for Canada, Monsanto will feature their “Roadmap to Success,” by showcasing nine technologies not available on the market. A Stress Mitigation Tent will demonstrate the effectiveness of stacking traits under simulated dry-weather conditions, plus other value-enhanced crops. Tour dates and times can be pre-arranged by calling 1-800-285-1281 or booked at the Monsanto exhibit.

Applying herbicides is challenging when delayed by weather, so operators must adjust equipment to avoid poor product performance, off-target crop injury or hefty fines. Come evaluate different nozzles in action & see how far spray drifts for yourself.

Times: LOCATED ON NORTH MALL WITH DEMOS
DAILY AT 12:00 noon & 3:00 pm

Ontario Soil & Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) invites members and their guests to learn about the latest information on crop protection technology. Presented daily by Bayer CropScience with support from Country Guide magazine, this popular brunch offers growers an excellent opportunity to network with peers & experts on cropping issues.

Times: BY INVITATION ONLY LOCATED on 5th LANE SOUTH OF LOWER MACHINERY MALL DAILY FROM 9:00 to 11:00 am

The University of Guelph, in conjunction with the City of Guelph, will present an interactive exhibit of current biotech research and innovative technologies that will impact the future of the agri-food industry.

Times: LOCATED ON NORTH MALL AT 2nd LANE AND ONGOING DAILY

Canada East Equipment Dealers (CEEDA) will provide high-end UNRESERVED consignments through Bryan’s Auction Services with financing from Farm Credit Canada. Preview the equipment during the Show and attend the live auction on Thursday, September 11th. LOCATED WEST OF SHOW SITE ACROSS 11th LINE

Times: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 STARTING AT 4:00 pm
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Requirements for IP (Identity-Preserved) cropping means producers have to know approved ways to clean combines to maintain varietal integrity. A workshop, lead by Dr. Mark Hanna from Iowa State University, with input from Ontario IP experts, will investigate the issues using major brands of combines.

Times: WEST DEMO FIELD – DAILY at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm
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Farmers can look AND drive tractors from each of the major manufacturers to “shop and compare” various technologies. Pre-qualified growers can put 3 power-categories through a driving obstacle course, experiencing features and benefits for themselves. (Administered by Oxford County Farm Safety Association).

Times: WEST DEMO FIELD – ONGOING from
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
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The Lely Voyager automatic grazing system will be shown for the first time in North America. With two solar-powered, self-propelled and GPS-guided robots, it eliminates the need to move fencing for optimal grazing. Solar-powered fencing from Kane and Gallagher will be featured, while the Kelln Solar Pump will move water over 2,000 ft. to paddocks.

Times: WEST DEMO FIELD – DAILY at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm
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