Ontario’s largest outdoor farm show ready for 2024

Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show is back in Woodstock, running from Sept. 10 to 12. (Contributed Photo)

Lee Griffi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show returns on September 10 to 12 with demonstrations that give farmers hands-on experiences to drive new equipment, see demonstrations in the field and talk to companies bringing the latest in agriculture technology to the farm.

“Farmers want to know how something is going to work, especially when it comes to equipment, engines or power units,” said Rob O’Connor, business development lead and show director. “At this show, farmers have the opportunity to try out different models or see equipment operating in the field from a large number of companies in one place.”

There are 100-plus acres of trade show space to explore at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, plus additional acres for demonstrations with crops, equipment and live animals, farmers can experience the latest in equipment and products for the farm.

“An added benefit is that it’s easy for farmers to get their questions answered with over 600 exhibitors onsite,” said O’Connor. “Many farmers come with a mission to find out more about a specific product or solve a challenge they are facing.

This show is a great way to stay on top of advancements that are moving agriculture forward.”

The event has been highlighting innovative equipment and technology from leading agriculture companies for 31 years. The 2024 show highlights include:

• Equipment Demonstrations - featuring spring tillage, forage baling and drones from dozens of companies that operate equipment in the fields located at the show.

• Autonomous Equipment Demonstration - Haggerty AgRobotics shares a range of equipment for robotic seeding and weeding.

• Ride and Drives - feature test drives for sprayers, telehandlers, skid steers and compact loaders.

• Crop Plot Displays - thirteen companies share seed, fertilizer, plant health and crop protection products for common eastern Canadian crops.

• Livestock Central - industry-specific information for dairy, beef, goat and sheep producers.

This is the first year for the Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation’s ‘Discover Rural Oxford’ booth.

The exhibit will host 15 local, rural businesses. Participating establishments will not only showcase and sell their products but also offer visitors an interactive experience, allowing them to taste, touch, or try the locally sourced goods firsthand. For more information go to https://ruraloxford.ca/discover/.

More details on the show itself are located at https://www.outdoorfarmshow.com/.