TOYOTA CANADA INC. OFFICIAL VEHICLE SUPPLIER

• A fleet of Toyota trucks will help staff officiate the Show. Qualified attendees can test-drive the new Toyota Tundra and Tacoma trucks through a grueling off-road test-tract, experiencing first-hand feature & benefits. At the Sustainable Energy Expo, on-road test drives of the new Toyota hybrid vehicles will be available.
Times: ongoing daily

Sustainable Energy Expo (S.E.E.)

• The need for sustainable energy options on the farm has increased. So our Sustainable Energy Expo has expanded to a new location near the Ducks Unlimited Wetland Pond. It will feature the latest technologies geared at producing long-term cost-effective solutions, including solar, wind, geothermal and bio-fuel demos.
Times: ongoing daily

WOMEN IN AG EXPO

• Federated Women’s Institute of Ontario will stage 20-minute presentations designed to entertain, educate and empower women. Topics include well water safety, gardening, organic cooking ideas, fitness and more! Location will be in the Farm Family Greenhouse on 3rd Lane N.M.W. next to the 37S Lions’ Club Food Tent.
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Times: RUNNING EVERY HOUR FROM 10:30 am to 2:30 pm

ATV and Utility Vehicle Ride & Drive

• These vehicles aren’t just for fun anymore. They’ve become important workhorses around the farm, with auxiliary equipment & add-on features, not to mention fuel savings on smaller jobs. Ride & compare different models on a challenging obstacle course managed by the Ontario Federation of All Terrain Vehicles (OFATV).
Times:ONGOING DAILY

Woodlot Demos

• How are you managing your woodlot? Check out portable sawmills, chainsaw, wood splitter and processor demos, plus the latest equipment to help maximize your return from this environmental and economic resource.
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Times: ONGOING DAILY

ONTARIO STEWARDSHIP
LEGACY TRAIL

• On-farm natural resource stewardship makes environmental sense. Various natural resource stewardship practices will be featured including woodlot management, pond habitat, reforestation, windbreaks, riparian habitat, direct seeding, hard woods and stream enhancements. Learn from the resource experts about strategies to improve your farm and manage natural resources for profit.
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Times: Guided wagon/walking excursions
leave the Site Office daily at 1:00 & 2:00 pm.

OFA HAS NEW FOCUS

• Members of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and other interested parties will see displays at Federation House that will highlight membership benefits, ranging form health insurance to farm equipment leasing. LOCATED AT UPPER MACHINERY MALL AT 6th LANE N.

TRI-AUCTION THRUSDAY

TRI-AUCTION THURSDAY
CANADA’S OUTDOOR AG EQUIPMENT AUCTION

• 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

NEW! TRI-AUCTION THURSDAY
CANADA’S OUTDOOR ROBOT-READY DAIRY HEIFER AUCTION

• In response to demand for heifers trained on robotic milkers, the demonstration herd at the Show will be auctioned at noon on Thursday, September 11, in the Lely Innovation Centre, using electronic RFID tags and hand-held reading and recording devices to keep bidders informed on pedigree & milking data. LOCATED AT THE LELY INNOVATION CENTRE.

TRI-AUCTION THURSDAY
Canada's Outdoor Commercial Beef Cow/Calf Auction

• For the second year, producers can select from 20 of the best beef cow/calf pairs (heifer calves) to upgrade traits in their commercial herds. Silent bids are acceptable during the Show leading up to the live auction. LOCATED AT THE BEEF EXPO ON NORTH MALL EAST