Must See and Do’s On the Final Day
By Amanda Brodhagen, Farms.com
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show - the largest agriculture trade show of its kind in the country, is on its last day of the three day show. If you are in the business of agriculture it’s one of those annual events that you don’t want to miss. The trade show showcases the most innovative technological advances in agriculture, including a wide array of products and services available. Not only is the show a “one stop shopping” dream for any farmer, it’s also where farmers meet and visit with one another.
As the popular farmer event comes to a close, the following are a few highlights for those who are still hoping to catch the last day of the show:
•4-H Canada – Visit the 4-H display showcasing 100 years of the program. Be sure to donate to their 100th Anniversary National Legacy Fundraising Campaign. For 4-H members, leaders and proud alumni, don’t forget to participate in the “4-H Living History” project and share your story or favorite memory of 4-H.
•Farm Credit Canada “Agriculture More Than Ever” – visit FCC’s exhibit and share your story and help boost Canadian agricultures image at a world scale!
•Ontario Corn Fed Beef – If you are hungry go and support the Ontario Corn Fed Beef program and enjoy beef on a bun or brisket. It’s delicious!
•DEKALB – Visit their booth that celebrates a century of innovation such as hybrid seed corn and other technological advances. It’s a booth that you don’t want to miss!
•Don’t miss out on the various live demos – Moldboard ploughing demo, safety demo, solid-manure spreader demo, pasture grazing demo, PigChamp.com and many more!
•Britespan Dairy Innovation Centre – if you are a dairy producer - this is an area that you will enjoy. There are two different robotic milkers onsite – Lely and DeLaval and much more!
•John Deere - Celebrating 175 anniversary, make sure you see their display showcasing various JD equipment over the years and their latest equipment and technology.
•Seed and Crop Plots – there are lots of crop plots from the leading crop companies some of them include – Hyland Seeds, PRIDE Seeds, Dow AgroSciences/Mycogen Seeds, Syngenta Canada, NK Brand, Cropland, Country Farm Seeds, DEKALB Brand Seeds, Monsanto and Horizon Seeds.
•Want to stay connected for the day? – Take advantage of the FREE smartphone charging stations found in the RealAgriculture.com booth, PRIDE Pavilion and the Lion’s eating tent.
There is so much to see at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show that you can’t possibly see it all in one day. Never the less, if you haven’t gone yet you should go – you will be disappointed!