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SUMMARY:Northwest International Ag Expo
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nBut 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. \n\nEVENT PROGRAM                                                                Download the PDF Agenda \nThursday July 25\, 2024:\n5:30 PM: Join us for a kick-off BBQ & Tour at the Ontario Crops Research Station – Emo (6444 Highway 11 West\, Chapple\, ON) \nFriday July 26\, 2024:\nPurity Seeds\, 8044 Highway 602\, Emo\n\n8:30 AM: Registration & light refreshments\n9:15 AM: Welcome & Opening Remarks\n9:45 AM: Food Sovereignty for Grand Council Treaty #3\n10:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Speaker Sessions (Choose 3 sessions to attend) \n\nStrategic Forage Management: Cost-effective practices\, sampling techniques\, and new species establishment.\nOptimal Mineral Feeding for Pasture & Feed Rations\nCattle Health Management.\nExploring Tillage & No-till Options\nOptimizing Application Technologies & Weed Management\nGetting More from Soil Test & Management\n\n12:30 – 2:00 PM: Lunch & Visit the Exhibitors!\n2:00 – 5:00 PM: Interactive Soil Compaction Demonstration & Stations \n\nDemonstration: Experience the compaction demo of common farm equipment configurations. Explore impact of soil compaction at 6\, 12\, 20 inches in wet and dry conditions.\nInteractive Soil Stations:\n\nTire Talk\nSoil Pit Learnings\nCompaction Recovery\n\n\n\n5:00 – 6:00 PM: Dinner\n6:00 – 7:30 PM: Delving into the day & Future of Agriculture Session\n7:30 PM – Dark: Optional evening social \nSaturday July 27: \n9:00 AM: Meet up at Purity Seeds (8044 Highway 602) for light refreshments before heading out to experience agriculture in Rainy River region. Stops include: \n\nGerber Farms\nCircle H Farm & KB Ranch (Lunch will be at this stop)\nStratton Sales Barn\nBrielmann Agriculture – Grain Yard\nTait Bros – Tile drainage research project – 722 Atwood Ave\nCalvin Krahn\n\n\n\nACCOMMODATIONS & CAMPING \nHotels:  \nCopper River Inn: www.copperriverinn.com 807-274-1161\nSuper 8: www.wyndhamhotels.com/super-8 (http://www.wyndhamhotels.com/super-8/fort-frances-ontario) 807-788-0917\nEmo Inn: www.emoinn.com 807-482-2272 \nRoom blocks have been set up at these hotels. Please call to make a reservation and reference “Northwest International Ag Expo.” \nCamping: \nTrailer & 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. \nMake 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! \n\nREGISTRATION \nCost: $75 per person   (Children 9 & under FREE) \nRegistration includes:  \n\nMeals: Thursday – dinner\, Friday – breakfast\, lunch\, dinner\, Saturday – morning refreshments\, lunch\nAccess to three speaker sessions of choice (5 to choose from)\nReal time interactive soil compaction demonstration and stations\nExhibitor showcase\nNetworking opportunities with industry professionals and peers\n\nBus: \nThere is a bus available from Thunder Bay on Thursday\, return on Saturday afternoon. Cost is $25 per person. \nDeparture from Thunder Bay: Thursday July 25 – 1:00 PM from First Christian Reformed Church (9 Cooper Rd). Free parking available at this location. \nBus will leave Emo on July 27th following the agriculture tour. Approximate time returning to Thunder Bay is 6:00 PM. \nPlease select the bus option for registration if you would like to use this service. \n\nSPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITOR \nSponsorship and exhibitor space opportunities are available. Please contact Rachel Kehoe at Rachel.nofia@gmail.com. \n\nINQUIRIES & MEDIA \nPlease contact Rachel Kehoe at Rachel.nofia@gmail.com or 807-621-1115 for any inquiries.
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/northwest-international-ag-expo/
LOCATION:Purity Seeds\, 8044 Highway 602\, Emo\, ON\, P0W 1E0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event,North Western Ontario
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