Outdoor farm show the best place to see equipment and livestock up close

Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show is Ontario’s largest outdoor farm show and is a must-attend event in Eastern Canada to experience new agriculture technology, livestock and equipment. 

The show takes place on September 10-12, 2024 in Woodstock, Ont. and features over 100 acres of outdoor exhibits, dozens of crop and equipment demonstrations, dedicated areas where visitors can drive new equipment and spaces to talk to companies about the latest agriculture advancements. 

“At this show, farmers can try out different models or see equipment operating in the field from a large number of companies in one place,” says Rob O’Connor, business development lead and show director for Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show. “Farmers want to see how something works, especially when it comes to equipment, engines or power units. It’s an easy way for farmers to get questions answered with over 550 exhibitors onsite.” 

More than 100 acres to explore

The 100-plus-acre size of the trade show area at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show gives visitors a lot to explore. On the streets of the show, you’ll see generations of visitors enjoying the many different facets of agriculture, including crops, equipment, dairy cows, sheep, goats, cattle and local food providers. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience that will satisfy anyone who is curious about Ontario’s agriculture industry. 

Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show has been highlighting innovative equipment and technology from leading agriculture companies for 31 years. The 2024 farm show includes many highlights with something for everyone. 

• Equipment Demonstrations: featuring equipment operating in the fields at the show. This year, there will be spring tillage equipment, machines for forage baling and bale wrapping, and drone demonstrations from dozens of companies. 

• Autonomous Equipment Demonstration: Haggerty AgRobotics shares a wide range of equipment for robotic seeding and weeding of horticulture crops. 

• Ride & Drives: visitors can test-drive equipment in real conditions by getting in the cab of sprayers, telehandlers, skid steers and compact loaders to perform a variety of tasks like they would on the farm.

• Crop Plot Displays: thirteen companies have crop plots and booths at the farm show that showcase seed, fertilizer, plant health and crop protection products for common eastern Canadian crops. 

• Livestock Central: a wide variety of exhibitors bring industry-specific information for dairy, beef, goat and sheep producers, including equipment handling demonstrations with live animals, and presentations on topics of interest to livestock producers. 
   
• Dairy Innovation Centre: advancements in the dairy industry are highlighted inside the Dairy Innovation Centre where visitors get a look at the latest in dairy technology and products focusing on animal comfort, genetics, robotics and improved productivity.
   
• Special Events: onsite events bring farmers together with startup companies and industry experts to connect and discuss new ideas in agriculture.