Innovation is at the heart of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2025 in Woodstock, Ont.
“If you want to see what’s new in farming, this is the place to find it,” says Rob O’Connor, show director for Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show.
There are numerous events during the show that showcase new and growing companies with new agriculture technology, supported by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA), including the Innovations Program, AgTech Breakfast and the Innovations Pavilion.
The Innovations Program celebrates the best of new innovations in farming each year. The selection committee works through the best entries in five categories based on certain criteria including impact of the innovation on farming and the novelty of the innovation.
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There are five categories including:
Agronomics: A new technology that improves crop production, including genetics, non-mechanical crop protection product application and the crop production process.
Equipment: A new technology that assists farmers and agricultural professionals with enhanced production and greater efficiency.
Livestock: A new technology that enhances the production, health and well-being of animals.
Business solutions: A new technology to assist farmers and agriculture professionals with farm business management solutions to support decision-making on the farm.
Environmental Sustainability: A new technology that helps farmers enhance productivity while reducing impact on the environment.
Winners in each category are announced at the Innovation in Agriculture Reception on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, hosted by Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show and OMAFA. Watch for signs around the show of companies who won innovation awards.
Farmers also get their say through online polling on Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show’s website (www.outdoorfarmshow.com) during the show, where they can vote for the Farmers’ Choice Award.
The OMAFA Innovations Pavilion is the home to up-and-coming companies. Stop by to give your feedback and find out what’s in the pipeline for Ontario’s farming future.
Innovations featured in the OMAFA Innovation Pavilion help farmers with sustainability and productivity, while strengthening the country’s agri-food industry. There will be companies working on robotics, automation and sensors.
OMAFA will also host satellite locations at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, working with partners at the Dairy Innovation Centre (on Doug Wagner Way) and the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) to explore practical, made-in-Canada innovations that make a difference in farming. For farmers looking to upgrade equipment, improve efficiency, or just stay ahead of the curve, all the innovation-based options at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show are where they can find answers to their most pressing questions.
One of the most anticipated events at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show is returning for 2025. The AgTech Breakfast will take place in the Special Events Tent on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. This exclusive morning event is a one-day-only opportunity to meet with innovative startups and agricultural leaders to explore the next wave of technology and products transforming the agriculture and agri-food industry.
Seating is limited for this free event, so register on the Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show website by following the Special Events tab.
