Ontario Agriculture

The network for agriculture in Ontario, Canada

South Western Ontario Dairy Symposium

Event Details

South Western Ontario Dairy Symposium

Time: February 24, 2011 from 9am to 4pm
Location: Woodstock Fairgrounds
City/Town: Ontario
Website or Map: http://www.dairysymposium.com
Phone: 519-467-5294
Event Type: dairy, symposium
Latest Activity: Jan 10, 2011

Export to Outlook or iCal (.ics)

Event Description


9:00 a.m.     Exhibits Open, Registration and Coffee

10:20 a.m.     Welcome
 
10:30 a.m.    “Finding the Tools to Achieve Longevity in our Dairy Cows”
                    Blair Murray, OMAFRA
   
10:50 a.m.     “A Processor Perspective on Growing the Market”
                             Ashley Chapman, Chapman’s Ice Cream

11:10 a.m.    “How Top Dairy Farmers Maximize Feed Intake”
                    Daniel Scothorn, Scothorn Nutrition

12:00 p.m.    Roving Hot Lunch (featuring novel and Canadian dairy products)

1:30 p.m.    Panel Discussion: “Our Long Term Vision for the Dairy industry”
           
    Jacques LaForge, Dairy Farmers of Canada
    Marcel Groleau, Fédération des Producteurs de Lait du Québec
    Robert Wright, Wrico Holsteins
    Craig Connell, Wicketthorn Farms
        George MacNaughton, Dairy Farmers of Ontario

CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR A PREVIEW OF THE DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
 
3:10 p.m.    Speak Your Mind! (open microphone session)

Admission $20.00 at the door

Comment Wall

Agriculture Headlines from Farms.com Canada East News - click on title for full story

Canadian Cattle Association has beef with Mercosur trade deal

Producers are concerned with domestic implications

Strengthening Taiwan – Canada Agricultural Cooperation in Manitoba

HyLife recently welcomed a delegation from Taiwan to its pork processing facility in Neepawa, Manitoba,  highlighting the strong and growing agricultural partnership between Taiwan and Canada. The visit provided an opportunity to showcase Manitoba’s pork industry, discuss global food supply chains, and explore opportunities for expanding the presence of Canadian pork in the Taiwanese market.

Agriculture Commodities Caught Between War and Weather

This article reviews weekly commodity market movements impacting grains, livestock, energy and equity markets while farmers face tight margins and ongoing uncertainty.

Mexico Canada Trade Mission B2B Meetings 2026

Mexico is organizing a trade mission in Toronto and Montreal where Canadian firms can join B2B meetings with Mexican companies for partnerships and business growth opportunities.

Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program Cohort Seven Announced

The Saskatchewan Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program announced the mentor - mentee pairings for cohort seven in Regina today. This 18-month program provides emerging agricultural leaders with hands-on leadership development and opportunities to participate in decision-making that shapes the future of Saskatchewan's agriculture industry. “Programs like this are crucial in supporting the next generation and helping build a bright future for Saskatchewan’s agriculture sector,” Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald said. “Connecting young people with experienced mentors gives them the opportunity to learn and succeed in their careers, strengthening the agricultural industry as a whole.” "The Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program has been influential in developing the next generation of agriculture leadership in our province," Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit said. "Thanks to the dedication of our mentors, participants gain the knowledge and conf

© 2026   Created by Darren Marsland.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service