Chris Pertschy from Timac Agro Canada explains the company’s trial plots using a range of biostimulants, enhanced fertilizers and other crop health products at the Discovery Farm Woodstock.

Demonstration site brings field-scale testing to research

For first time, Discovery Farm Woodstock research projects opened for viewing

Expansion to 330 acres from the original 100-acre parcel, purchased from the Ontario government in 2020, has allowed Glacier FarmMedia to build the research-focused Discovery Farm Woodstock. With numerous partnerships finalized and research plots and trial studies underway, the 2023 edition of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show was the first opportunity for Discovery Farm Woodstock leaders […] Read more

Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show returned to Discovery Farm Woodstock in September.

Farmers share their views at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show

We asked attendees for their thoughts on current topics and issues affecting agriculture

Farmtario asked producers three questions during Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show: Q: What are the top three challenges on your farm?Q: How are you managing rising input costs?Q: What are your thoughts on the government’s focus on funding sustainability initiatives rather than yield as it used to? Here are the results. Tom Harlton, who farms sheep […] Read more

Felix Weber of Ag Business and Crop Inc. swaps an XAG P100 pro drone from an augered spreading system to a liquid tank at COFS.

Views from Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show

Another successful Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS) has come to an end, and Farmtario wanted to share some musings and farmer perspectives we collected. Thoughts from the farm show  John Greig, Farmtario’s senior editor, has attended most of the Canada’s Outdoor Farm Shows in the past 25 years.  Here are a few of his observations […] Read more

Fair Vodka will be available for purchase and tasting at the Spencerville Fair this month. It is distilled by a local distillery from corn grown by a nearby dairy farm.

Capturing the spirit of the fall fair

Spencerville Fair to offer Fair Vodka, made from locally sourced corn at a local distillery to showcase agriculture in a new way

The Spencerville Fair promises to be the toast of the town with the launch of its own locally sourced and handcrafted vodka. Why it matters: Like many agricultural fairs, the Spencerville Fair is trying to find new ways to support agricultural and local businesses. Fair Vodka uses corn from a local dairy farm and is […] Read more


Attendee numbers were high last year at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show.

Opinion: COFS to offer farmers great experiences

Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS) is returning to Discovery Farm Woodstock Sept. 12-14, and I’m really looking forward to it. Last year’s show was the first time since 2019 it was held in person, and as I wrote in this space afterwards it was so good to see so many farmers and exhibitors smiling and […] Read more

Farmers watch as the next piece of equipment comes down the field at the demonstrations at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show.

COFS demonstrations showcase equipment in action

A full slate of field and equipment demonstrations, including the return of a forage demo will take place at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show

Demonstrations at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show provide the ideal opportunity for farmers to see new equipment, discuss it with their peers and get their hands into the dirt or the crops. The show will feature demonstrations for most types of row crops produced in southern Ontario. The forage demo returns in 2023, says show field […] Read more

The autonomy demonstrations were popular at last year’s Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show and will return for 2023.

Autonomous farming showcase returns to show

Five autonomous systems can be seen at the Evolution of Farming demo

Farm robots return to Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show this year. When Haggerty AgRobotics Company Ltd. presented its autonomous solutions at the 2022 show, interest from industry, farmers and the media was exceptional. The demand for farm labour and the challenge to find workers is driving development of autonomous farm equipment. Chuck Baresich, founder and president […] Read more


The Dairy Innovation Centre as it looked in 2022.

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

Discovery Farm Woodstock will host demonstration research tours during Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show.

Tour will visit demonstration research sites

Discovery Farm will open its site for tours during Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show

Demonstration research happens all season long at Discovery Farm, home of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, but during the show itself, farmers can see research occurring right on site. Discovery Farm now has 330 acres of land due to an expansion of the original Woodstock site. The twice-daily Off The Beaten Path tour will start at […] Read more