July 25th – 27th
There’s something for everyone at the Northwest International Ag Expo, hosted by the Northwest Soil and Crop Improvement Association! Mark your calendars for July 25-27th, 2024, as we gather in Emo, ON 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.
The Northwest International Ag Expo isn’t just an event; it’s an experience you won’t want to miss! Follow us on Facebook @NorthwestInternationalAgExpo for all the latest information. See you there!
Registration fees: $75 per person. Click here to register!
Registration includes:
- Five meals (Thursday – Dinner; Friday – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Two Coffee breaks, Optional networking social evening with refreshments; Saturday – Breakfast)
- Access to three speaker sessions of your choice (From Crops & Livestock streams)
- Real time interactive soil compaction demonstration and stations
- Exhibitor showcase & equipment displays
- Networking opportunities with industry professionals and peers
Bus: Registration add-on $25
- Includes bagged lunch on Saturday following the agriculture tour of Rainy River.
- The bus will stop at Copper River Inn – Fort Frances, Super 8 – Fort Frances, or Emo Inn – Emo, for pick up each morning and drop off at the end of the day.
A bus is available from Thunder Bay, leaving on Thursday July 25th at 2:00 PM EDT. (Loading location to be determined). The bus will leave Emo on Saturday July 27th at 12:00 PM CDT (1:00 PM EDT).
Accommodations: *Please note: you will need to call the hotels and reference the Northwest International Ag Expo to make a reservation*
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
Agenda: As the event continues to be planned, please note that timings may change from the listed time below.
Thursday July 25, 2024: Join us for a kick off evening at Purity Seeds if you are in town early! Network over light refreshments.
5:30 PM – Dinner & Social/Twilight Tour (Location to be determined)
Friday July 26, 2024: The day will include special guest speakers on crop & livestock topics relevant to the region, a live soil compaction demonstration, meals & coffee breaks included, equipment and agribusiness displays, and more! – Purity Seeds, 8044 Highway 602, Emo
8:30-9:45 AM: Registration & Breakfast
9:45 AM: Welcome & Opening Remarks
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Speaker Sessions (Choose 3 of 6 sessions to attend)
12:30 – 2:00 PM: Lunch & Visit the Exhibitors!
2:00 – 5:00 PM: Interactive Soil Compaction Demonstration & Stations
5:00 – 6:00 PM: Dinner
6:00 – 7:00 PM: Future of Agriculture Session
7:00 – 7:15 PM: Closing Remarks
7:15 PM – Dark: Optional evening social
Saturday July 27, 2024: Experience the Rainy River agriculture community on an agriculture tour!
8:45 – 9:45 AM: Breakfast at Purity Seeds
9:45 – 11:45 AM: Ag Tour of Rainy River
Sponsorship opportunities are available: Please contact Rachel Kehoe at northwest.scia@gmail.com if interested! To know more about the sponsorship opportunities, click here.