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Making Better Bales

Time: June 20, 2022 from 1pm to 3pm
Location: Owen Sound
Street: Box 463 206 Toronto St Unit 3
City/Town: Owen Sound
Website or Map: https://www.greyagservices.ca/
Phone: 5199863756
Event Type: in-field, seminar
Organized By: Grey Bruce Farmers' Week
Latest Activity: May 31, 2022

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Event Description

Grey County Agricultural Services is hosting "Making Better Bales" at Valleykirk Farms near Owen Sound on Monday June 20th from 1-3 pm.

This is a free, informative event about producing the best quality bales with the fewest baling headaches.

Learn about cutting time, baling techniques, net wrap and twine application, and machinery set up for successful baling. This event is a spin-off from a winter course planned by Grey Ag Services. It is open to anyone who would like to attend and there is no cost.

Presentations will be made by: Nathan Ficzere and Alain Gratton of Tama Canada, and Earthpower Tractor with equipment in field.

All are welcome to attend but must pre-register with Grey Ag Services by emailing info@greyagervices.ca or calling 519-986-3756. 

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