The Rural Voice, 2003-09, Page 2210 years on the
leading edge
Canada's outdoor Farm Show celebrates it'
10th show with more demonstrations of the
latest in agricultural technology.
/t's been nearly a decade since
Ginty Jocius revolutionized farm
shows by setting up an outdoor
show at Shur -Gain Research Farm in
Burford in 1994. Now located on the
University of Guelph's farm at
Woodstock, the show prepares to
celebrate its 10th anniversary with
new features.
"We've had our ups and downs,
but 1 think we've got it right," says
Jocius.
One of the features of the show —
live demonstrations of farm
machinery — will take on a new
focus as the New Products Rally.
Replacing the show's traditional,
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themed field demonstrations, the
New Products Rally will showcase
any new products that can be
demonstrated through movement. To
be eligible for the demo, the
equipment must be new as of the fall
of 2002 and be completely
operational.
"The Rally will offer a great
opportunity for farmers to see how
the machines work and learn about
the latest technology in the industry,"
says Clare Elston, sales and
demonstration co-ordinator for
Canada's Outdoor Farm Show.
"Having all of the newest models
demonstrated in one field is sure to
be well received."
So far, the lineup will include new
model tractors, monster disc mowers
and rakes, turbo tillage, a vertical
tillage tool, a tornado solid -manure
spreader, auto steer technology, and
new -design discs and cultivators. The
New Products Rally will take place
daily during the Show at 12:30 pm in
the Demonstration Field.
Also an integral part of the show
over the years has been seed and crop
input plots. This year there will be
more than 12 plots showcased in the
Crops Expo.
Producers can take advantage of
the Show's "one-stop shopping"