Demos & events
Equipment demonstrations
At Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, equipment demonstrations showcase the latest innovations in agricultural machinery. These demonstrations provide farmers with an opportunity to see up close how different equipment performs in the field.
What's planned:
Drone Demonstrations
Drone exhibitors take full advantage of wide-open fields to show what their machines can do. Get up close to watch manufacturers put their drone gear through its paces.
Exhibitor Demonstrations
Evolution of Farming Demonstration – Autonomous Equipment in Action: Haggerty AgRobotics is back in the West Demo Field giving live demonstrations for several pieces of autonomous equipment including electric robots that seed and weed delicate horticulture crops.
Easy-Kleen Power Washer: A demonstration of how efficient high-pressure cleaning systems can be used on the farm.
Forage Demonstrations
Day 1 and 2 Baling: The value of a good crop of hay, the cost of growing it and the uncertainty of Ontario’s weather means you need to harvest as quickly as possible. Check out the latest square baler at this year’s Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show to learn about best options for getting forage off the field efficiently.
Day 3 Bale Wrapping: This field demo will showcase machinery options and tactics to get your freshly baled forage wrapped and preserved for top quality livestock feed.
Spring Tillage Demonstrations
What is the best way to prepare your field for planting? What options are available, and which is ideal: cultivators, discs or harrows? To find out how to create the perfect seed bed for your crops, make sure to stop by the Spring Tillage Demonstration to see the newest technology in spring field preparation.
Material Handling Rides & Drives
Why not try before you buy? Stop by the Material Handling Ride & Drive along 11th Lane to take the machine of your choice for a test run.
Telehandlers: Multipurpose telehandlers can lift, move and place gravel, lumber, palletized loads and much more. Visit the field demo to learn firsthand how useful telehandlers can be on your farm.
Skid steer and compact loaders: Moving dirt and rocks is a regular job on the farm – jobs a skid steer or compact loader can handle with ease. And with so many attachments available, you can take care of all sorts of other jobs as well.
Sprayer Ride & Drives
Don’t miss this popular Ride & Drive experience at the Southwest Demo Field where you can examine sprayers from a variety of companies, drive them around a 1,500-foot field and get answers to all your questions from knowledgeable staff.
Visit AgDealer.com for more information on the equipment that will be featured in these demonstrations.
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Livestock Central
Livestock Central is the ultimate destination for livestock producers. If it’s livestock-related, it’s right here. Drop by and stick around for new ideas, innovative products and compelling demonstrations.
This area brings together all the critical components of livestock production, providing producers with a one-stop experience to learn about the latest trends and practices in livestock management, talk with industry experts, and meet exhibitors featuring equipment, marketing services, tools and so much more.
Drop by Livestock Central and visit:
- Sheep Showcase
- Cattle Handling Equipment Demonstrations
- Pasture Grazing Demonstration
- Peavey Mart Rural Pavilion
- Dairy Innovation Centre
Crop plots
Crop plots are an important feature of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, with plots grown under different conditions and using various management practices. These onsite plots show off a variety of crops, including corn, soybean and wheat. Farmers and agronomists get the unique opportunity to see how different crops perform in the field and learn about the latest trends and practices in crop management. Visitors can explore the plots and talk to experts about a range of topics.
Special events
Looking to expand your network and enhance your Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show experience? Don’t miss out on some of the exciting events happening onsite! From informative breakfasts to lively social gatherings, there’s something for everyone at these exclusive events. Please note that pre-registration may be required for some events, so be sure to check ahead and reserve your spot.