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Ontario Forage Expo

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Ontario Forage Expo

Time: July 11, 2012 all day
Location: Perth County
Website or Map: http://www.ontarioforagecounc…
Phone: 1-877-892-8663
Event Type: forage, expo
Organized By: Ontario Forage Council
Latest Activity: Jul 9, 2012

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Map to Forage Expo Site (6.49 kB)

icon Farm of Pedro and Jolanda Slits (852.85 kB)

Fire number for the farm of Howard and Tilly Kuntze-  #4728

Entering into our seventh year, the Ontario Forage Expo is co-sponsored by the Ontario Forage Council and Regional or County Soil and Crop Districts across Ontario.

The Ontario Forage Expo has been described as a premier forage demonstrating event. The latest in forage equipment will be demonstrated in the field as well as a Forage Related Trade show and forage information will be included.

This year's event will be held at the farm of Pedro and Jolanda Slits and Howard and Tilly Kuntze, 4728 Line 55, Brunner in Perth County Ontario on Wednesday, July 11, 2012.

'HAY MAKING IN MOTION'

  • Watch the major equipment companies demonstrate forage machinery in side by side field trials
  • Listen to Key note speakers on forage related topics
  • Visit with forage and forage related trade show exhibitors

This promises to be a great day, with no admission charge for the farming community. Lunch will be available.

Bring your friends and neighbours - Everyone Welcome! 

For further information contact: Ontario Forage Council-Ray Robertson

1-877-892-8663

Call 519-986-1484 or 877-892-8663 or email info@ontarioforagecouncil.com for information as well as information on how to be a part of the trade show or demonstrations.

We would like to thank our partners Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs,  and Perth County Soil & Crop Improvement Association for their support. 

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