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2010 Show Features
- Livestock producers in many sectors have begun adopting Radio- Frequency Identification (RFID) tag readers to help manage herds & flocks in their day-to-day activities. See how these scanners & related technology can effectively track cattle & small ruminants using a handheld device rather than stacks of paper.
RFID TAG READING DEMOS
ONGOING DAILY ON 7TH LANE IN FCC LIVESTOCK CENTRAL
- Viki Kidd has over 25 years of dog handling experience & is a skilled sheepdog trainer. Competing across North America, Viki will share her knowledge on effectively using dogs to herd & manage sheep flocks, including tricks & tips. Whether a sheep or dog person, this demo will be a great learning experience.
SHEEPDOG DEMO
TUES. & WED. ONLY IN SOUTHWEST DEMO FIELD AT 10:30 AM & 2:30 PM
- Consumer studies indicate a preference for high marbling in both
niche markets and large high-value market segments. Chris Crump of
Agriculture Ultrasound & Alliance Genetics in cooperation with Ontario
Swine Improvement Inc., conduct demos to showcase this innovation in
measuring intermuscular fat (marbling).
Sponsored by: Alliance Genetics, First Choice Bosman, Stubbe’s Precast
SWINE Intramuscular FAT DEMO
- The Lely Astronaut A3 Next Milking System & DeLaval VMS Voluntary
Milking System are back in 2010. The robots operate 30 feet apart on two
herds of 35 cows each in the Dairy Innovation Centre. This one-of-a-kind
operating barn demo features products & technologies from over 20 other
dairy companies. The Dairy Innovation Centre will also showcase live research trials by the University of Guelph through August and September.
Sponsored by: Olympia Fabric Structures, Lely, DeLaval, Ontario Harvestore/Slurrystore, Agrilight, AGSourcing International, Arntjen, B-W Feed & Seed Ltd., David Carson Farms & Auction Services, Farm Credit Canada, Faromor, FX Coating, Kubota Canada, Mycogen, OMAFRA, Ontario Dairy Farmer, Penner, Promat, Provision Solar, Stubbe's Precast Inc., Supreme Mixer/Brodie Ag, IceRobotics
Olympia DAIRY INNOVATION CENTRE
- Featuring DeLaval & Lely
ONGOING DAILY IN FCC LIVESTOCK CENTRAL
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- Showcasing Live Calf & Lamb Research Trials
Grober Nutrition has been conducting research at the Woodstock site
since April with dairy calves & lambs being studied for growth, nutrition
& housing. Attendees can see the young livestock & test Förster-Technik’s
automatic calf feeders from Germany. Discussions on calf nutrition will run
daily in the Centre.
Sponsored by: Grober Nutrition
GROBER YOUNG ANIMAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
- The Expo allows Ontario’s agri-food sector to showcase local food products, while demonstrating how they can be incorporated into a healthy lifestyle. In turn, attendees have the opportunity to connect with exhibitors focused on local food, organic products, and healthy living programming. For 2010, the Federated Women’s Institute of Ontario has prepared a new list of educational speakers demonstrating gardening, cooking healthy meals prepared from Ontario foods, and innovative ways to lead a balanced lifestyle.
CELEBRATING HEALTHY LIVING EXPO -
Presented by Foodland Ontario
ONGOING DAILY ON NORTH MALL
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- Beef producers from across Ontario will show off their best animals in the
Quality Beef Carcass Competition. Attendees can make their best guess for
top carcass & win meats from Norwich Packers.
Sponsored by: Norwich Packers, BIO, Agribrands Purina, Ontario Beef Farmer, Ontario Corn Fed Beef
BEEF EXPO & QUALITY BEEF CARCASS COMPETITION
ONGOING DAILY AT NORTH MALL & 8TH LANE
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- Wildly popular in 2009, Dr. Blowey will be returning to share hoof health techniques & expertise on minimizing losses from lameness. Dr. Blowey is sponsored by Provita and his books & talks continue to teach dairy farmers how lameness & foot problems can be controlled on the farm. Talks will be focused on calving management, footbathing and other preventive options.
Sponsored by: Provita
DR. ROGER BLOWEY ON HOOF HEALTH,
FOOTBATHING & LAMENESS PREVENTION
DAILY AT 10:30AM & 1:30PM IN THE MULTI-SHELTER GREENHOUSE
- Producers involved in sheep or goats will find industry speakers, breed associations & equipment companies in the Multi-Shelter Greenhouse. A well-rounded cross section of industry reps will be on-hand to answer questions & show new products. Talks will cover sheep & goat management & innovations.
SHEEP & GOAT PAVILION
ONGOING DAILY ON 7TH LANE
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- Whether for dairy or beef cattle, the Lely Voyager automatic grazing system
cuts labour needs in grazing pastures. Hooked to solar-powered electric
fences by Kane & Gallagher, this robot moves & reveals fresh pasture to
cattle as needed. Solar energy is also used for the Kelln Solar Pump,
moving water 2000 ft. to the cattle.
Sponsored by: Lely, Gallagher, Kane & Brussels Agri-Services Ltd.
SOLAR PUMPING & GRAZING DEMONSTRATIONS
ONGOING DAILY IN THE SOUTHWEST DEMO FIELD - TOURS AT 11:30 AM & 3:30 PM
- All 70 dairy heifers from the Dairy Innovation Centre will be auction at
noon on Auction Thursday. Pedigree & production information will be
available through auction staff.
Sponsored by: David Carson Farms & Auction Services, Lely and DeLaval
ROBOT-READY DAIRY HEIFER AUCTION
THURS. IN THE DAIRY INNOVATION CENTRE AT 12:00 PM
- Thursday September 16, 2010 is “Dairy Day” at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show. Dairy producers and their families can enjoy a complimentary breakfast sponsored by nine agricultural companies committed to Canada’s dairy sector. This INVITE ONLY breakfast is a valuable networking opportunity for all in attendance.
Sponsored by: DeLaval, Farm Credit Canada, Gencor, Grandview Concrete Grooving Inc., Mycogen, Norwell Dairy Systems Ltd., Ontario Dairy Farmer, Progressive Dairy Operators & Blythe Brae Farms
VIP Dairy Producers Brunch
THURS. FROM 8:30 AM TO 10:30 AM – INVITE ONLY
- Concerns about dwindling water supplies coupled with increased demands for
alternative energy supplies & rapidly changing climate place huge pressures
on producers to produce more with less. How do we overcome these
obstacles? Tour this exhibit to learn how innovation & science can hold the
key to the future.
Sponsored by: Monsanto Canada
GENUITY™ TECHNOLOGY EXPO
ONGOING DAILY ACROSS FROM MONSANTO EXHIBIT
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- Farmers always wonder if less water can be used for spraying. Experts from
OMAFRA take this reduced water volume to the extreme. Sessions also
demonstrate how water alone may not be good enough for sprayer cleanout.
Sponsored by: OMAFRA & Bayer CropScience
WATER VOLUMES FOR HERBICIDES
& SPRAYER CLEANOUT DEMO
DAILY AT 12:00 PM & 3:00 PM ON NORTH MALL
- There are more than pick-up trucks & tractors on today’s farms. Exhibitors will be showcasing their compact construction equipment for attendees to inspect and try first-hand. Pre-qualified attendees can operate equipment, testing out features & benefits, determine what would be best for their operation.
COMPACT AG CONSTRUCTION EXPO
ONGOING DAILY ON 9TH LANE
- All Terrain Vehicles are great tools for moving around the farm & fields. Pre-qualified attendees can compare ATVs by riding them through the test track. Feel the agility, strength & steering of the multiple models on display.
ATV TEST TRACK
ONGOING DAILY ON 6TH LANE
- Seeing is believing when it comes to field equipment. This year’s field demo will test the features & benefits of tillage equipment with twelve manufacturers bringing their strip, primary or secondary tillage equipment. Attendees can watch each piece of equipment in action & compare the fields with their own eyes.
TILLAGE EQUIPMENT DEMO
DAILY AT 12:30 PM IN THE SOUTHWEST DEMO FIELD
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- Using GPS & automation in the field continues to help farmers avoid costly overlaps or gaps. Halltech Ag GPS will run an auto-piloted Tractor with a corn planter outfitted with Automatic Row Shut-off Air Clutches. Used for seed & fertilizer, this technology helps farmers save money on inputs & increase yield.
PRECISION SEEDING DEMO - Featuring Automatic Row Shut-off
DAILY AT 11:00 AM & 2:30 PM On North Mall
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- Teaming with Bayer CropScience, the Ontario Soil & Crop Improvement
Association invites its members to bring a guest for a complimentary
breakfast. The association promotes soil conservation and cropping
techniques across Ontario. The association, in conjunction with
OMAFRA, will demonstrate various field trial plots next door.
Sponsored by: Ontario Soil Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) and Bayer Crop Science
WHERE CROP FARMERS MEET™
DAILY AT 5TH LANE SOUTH FROM 8:30 AM TO 10:30 AM - INVITE ONLY
- 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, Horizon Seeds
Seed and Crop Input Plots
- In its third year, the Expo showcases home & farm options for alternative
energy. See exhibits & demos in solar, wind, geothermal, biomass & bio-fuel
technologies, plus educational seminars & our newest addition…a life-size
biogas demo showing the inner workings of anaerobic biogas production.
Presented by: Ag Energy Co-operative
CANADIAN ENERGY EXPO
- Presented By Ag Energy Co-operative
ONGOING DAILY AT DUCKS UNLIMITED FARM POND
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- Ever wonder what an anaerobic digester looks like without manure & gas?
It’s estimated Ontario will have 20+ biogas facilities by the end of 2010.
Our newest construction project will show the inner workings of a life-size
digester for farmers & industry to see.
Once visitors understand the basics, they can see a real anaerobic digester processing manure from the 70 head of dairy cattle being milked in the Olympia Dairy Innovation Centre on the Lely and DeLaval robotic milking systems. This portable digester has been designed and manufactured by Highmark Renewables Research LP of Vegreville, Alberta and is called IMUS - Integrated bioMass Utilization System.
One-Of-A-Kind Interactive BioGas Display Will Demonstrate Waste to Energy!
- As the official fuel supplier, Sylvite powers all official Show vehicles & tractors. Sylvite was one of the first to supply biodiesel to local markets & continues to introduce new products while maintaining the high standard of service that their customers have come to expect.
SYLVITE FUELS
- FCC Drive Away Hunger takes place in communities across Canada from Sept. 20 to Oct. 15, 2010. Our goal is to raise one million pounds of food for local food banks. We need your help!
FCC DRIVE AWAY HUNGER
- Come learn from OAC faculty about what’s new in research from livestock to crops to pest management, and how new research can help farmers. Learn about education programs at OAC and visit with former classmates from Ridgetown, Kemptville, Guelph & Alfred for a chance to win great prizes.
ONTARIO AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE (OAC)
ONGOING DAILY ON 3RD LANE
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- Many farm owners manage woodlots in addition to crops & livestock. The professionals to guide attendees in proper management & equipment can be found in this popular expo on South Mall. Full of action, come see ongoing demos featuring sawmills, chain saws, wood splitters & related equipment.
WOODLOT EXPO
ONGOING DAILY AT SOUTH MALL & 4TH LANE