The prototype of Strongbo’s cattle scale drew attention at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show Sept. 12-14 in Woodstock. “Gallagher will be selling these in 2024; they’ve promised them to their customers for Jan. 1,” said Marty Metzger, a veterinarian and co- founder of StrongBo Agritech. “They’ll be selling it through their dealers.” Why it matters: The […] Read more
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Barn-to-field precision performance system aimed at beef
Strongbo Agritech's portable scale will be available in early 2024
Dairy farmers challenged to make tough genomics choices
Heifers at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show displayed competing genomic priorities
At Rose Vega Farm near Cambridge, Luke and Kelly Donkers agree that emotion sometimes creeps its way into dairy breeding decisions. But at the recent Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS), Luke also agreed that when it comes to overall dairy farm profitability, genomics is a valuable tool. “There are probably more grey-haired cows on our […] Read more
New dairy experience comes to Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
Dairy Innovation Centre revamped for 2023 show
Visitors to Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show may have noticed significant changes over the years to the iconic Dairy Innovation Centre. Gone are the robotic milking systems, replaced by many new companies that showcase the latest in dairy technology and management. The building has undergone significant renovation and will feature new penning and livestock handling areas. […] Read more
COFS co-founder Doug Wagner retires
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show president was also instrumental in launching western Canada’s Ag in Motion
It may have seemed like a conventional progression as Doug Wagner worked his way through a career in promoting agricultural innovation but, as he prepared to retire on Oct. 31, he was struck by comments from one colleague who pointed out how unconventional it actually is. After moving from a post-University of Guelph job with […] Read more
Permanent home for Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show finalized
The land acquisition of Discovery Farm Woodstock by Glacier FarmMedia has been finalized, Ernie Hardeman, MPP for Oxford, announced at the farm site Mar. 16. This acquisition gives Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS) a permanent home at the site and paves the way for continued growth and development. After announcing in Sept. 2020 the intention […] Read more
Crop plots showcase latest in technology at Crop Stop
Outdoor event allows demonstrations and growing crop plots
Farmers will come together in-person for a unique small-scale agronomy experience Sept. 23 and 24 at Discovery Farm Woodstock. Crop Stop, presented by Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS) in partnership with Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA), will bring farmers, agriculture businesses and industry partners together to network, share information and tour crop plots […] Read more
Crop Stop to showcase new production technology
Check out new tractors, apps and drone demonstrations
Crop Stop will feature the latest in technology, with special programming featuring equipment, software and research. Presented by Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS) in partnership with Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA), Crop Stop promises a high-value experience through interaction between farmers and industry partners. The event will include crop plot tours, equipment demos […] Read more
What’s in the COFS plots?
Crop Stop features the latest technology from 11 crop companies
The Crop Stop event presented by Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS), in partnership with Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) held Sept. 23 and 24 will showcase crop input company plots. Nowhere else can a grower see so many different company plots in one place. Below is an overview of what to expect at […] Read more
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show looks to lock in land base
GFM plans to buy research land for eastern Discovery Farm
As Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show goes digital this week, its operator is preparing to secure its real-world footprint in southern Ontario and put that real estate to year-round work. Glacier FarmMedia and the Ontario government on Tuesday announced their intent to work toward a land deal with the Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario (ARIO), which […] Read more
Discovery Farm Woodstock to be established at COFS site
Canada's Outdoor Farm Show owner to purchase site, create farmer-led research centre
Glacier FarmMedia, parent company of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS), is purchasing 100 acres, the current site of the show, from the province. The purchase will enable the company to establish Discovery Farm Woodstock, to provide COFS with a permanent home and create a centre for applied agriculture research. The land had been owned by […] Read more
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