Northwest International Ag Expo

Experience the agricultural event of the year at the Northwest International Ag Expo, hosted by the Northwest Soil & Crop Improvement Association! Mark your calendars for July 25 to 27, 2024, as we gather in Emo, ON, Canada to celebrate all things agriculture.

This educational event is your gateway to a wealth of knowledge and innovation in the agricultural landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned producer, a thriving agribusiness, or a passionate stakeholder, this expo is tailored just for you. Join us as we delve into insightful discussions on crops, livestock, and regional agricultural practices that shape our industry.

But that’s not all – engage with a hands-on live soil compaction demonstration. Witness firsthand the impact of soil compaction and explore the effective mitigation strategies. Engage with industry-leading experts at equipment displays, where innovation meets practicality. And don’t miss out on invaluable networking opportunities with fellow agribusiness professionals.

EVENT PROGRAM                                                                Download the PDF Agenda

Thursday July 25, 2024:
5:30 PM: Join us for a kick-off BBQ & Tour at the Ontario Crops Research Station – Emo (6444 Highway 11 West, Chapple, ON)

Friday July 26, 2024:
Purity Seeds, 8044 Highway 602, Emo

8:30 AM: Registration & light refreshments
9:15 AM: Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:45 AM: Food Sovereignty for Grand Council Treaty #3
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Speaker Sessions (Choose 3 sessions to attend)

• Strategic Forage Management: Cost-effective practices, sampling techniques, and new species establishment.
• Optimal Mineral Feeding for Pasture & Feed Rations
• Cattle Health Management.
• Exploring Tillage & No-till Options
• Optimizing Application Technologies & Weed Management
• Getting More from Soil Test & Management

12:30 – 2:00 PM: Lunch & Visit the Exhibitors!
2:00 – 5:00 PM: Interactive Soil Compaction Demonstration & Stations

• Demonstration: Experience the compaction demo of common farm equipment configurations. Explore impact of soil compaction at 6, 12, 20 inches in wet and dry conditions.
• Interactive Soil Stations:
  • Tire Talk
  • Soil Pit Learnings
  • Compaction Recovery

5:00 – 6:00 PM: Dinner
6:00 – 7:30 PM: Delving into the day & Future of Agriculture Session
7:30 PM – Dark: Optional evening social

Saturday July 27:

9:00 AM: Meet up at Purity Seeds (8044 Highway 602) for light refreshments before heading out to experience agriculture in Rainy River region. Stops include:

• Gerber Farms
• Circle H Farm & KB Ranch (Lunch will be at this stop)
• Stratton Sales Barn
• Brielmann Agriculture – Grain Yard
• Tait Bros – Tile drainage research project – 722 Atwood Ave
• Calvin Krahn

• ACCOMMODATIONS & CAMPING

  Hotels:

  Copper River Inn: www.copperriverinn.com 807-274-1161 Super 8: www.wyndhamhotels.com/super-8 (http://www.wyndhamhotels.com/super-8/fort-frances-ontario) 807-788-0917 Emo Inn: www.emoinn.com 807-482-2272

  Room blocks have been set up at these hotels. Please call to make a reservation and reference “Northwest International Ag Expo.”

  Camping:

  Trailer & tent camping sites are available at Purity Seeds (8044 Highway 602). There is no electricity or water hookups on site. Trailer service amenities are available a short distance away.

  Make it a weekend! The Rainy River district has great camping and scenery in the area. Visit www.visitsunsetcountry.com to see all the district has too offer!

• REGISTRATION

  Cost: $75 per person   (Children 9 & under FREE)

  Registration includes:

  • Meals: Thursday – dinner, Friday – breakfast, lunch, dinner, Saturday – morning refreshments, lunch
  • Access to three speaker sessions of choice (5 to choose from)
  • Real time interactive soil compaction demonstration and stations
  • Exhibitor showcase
  • Networking opportunities with industry professionals and peers

  Bus:

  There is a bus available from Thunder Bay on Thursday, return on Saturday afternoon. Cost is $25 per person.

  Departure from Thunder Bay: Thursday July 25 – 1:00 PM from First Christian Reformed Church (9 Cooper Rd). Free parking available at this location.

  Bus will leave Emo on July 27^th following the agriculture tour. Approximate time returning to Thunder Bay is 6:00 PM.

  Please select the bus option for registration if you would like to use this service.

• SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITOR

  Sponsorship and exhibitor space opportunities are available. Please contact Rachel Kehoe at Rachel.nofia@gmail.com.

• INQUIRIES & MEDIA

  Please contact Rachel Kehoe at Rachel.nofia@gmail.com or 807-621-1115 for any inquiries.