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Need Help Planning Grey Bruce Farmers' Week 2017

We are in the midst of planning GBFW17.  It will run from Jan 4th to Jan 10th.  Beef Day will start us off and then the days will be Dairy, Goat, Sheep, Horse, Ecological and Crops.  GBFW takes place…Continue

Started May 9, 2016

Looking for Panelists For a Precision Ag Panel for #GBFW15

We are in the process of planning Grey Bruce Farmers' Week 2015 to be held in the Elmwood Community Centre in January.  Crops Day will be held on Tuesday Jan 13th.  We are planning to have a…Continue

Tags: #GBFW15, conference, speakers

Started Sep 8, 2014

Need Help Planning Grey Bruce Farmers' Week 2015
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We are currently in the process of planning #GBFW15.  This will occur Jan 7-13th 2015.  This is a 7 day Ag Conference that takes place in Elmwood, Ontario.  This will be our 49th year!  We have a…Continue

Tags: Conference, Ag

Started this discussion. Last reply by Grey Bruce Farmers' Week Nov 3, 2014.

Looking for a Dynamic Speaker to Speak About Stray Voltage on Dairy Farms
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We are planning GBFW 2014 in Elmwood next January.  As part of our Dairy Day Program we would like to have a dynamic speaker to address the topic of Stray Voltage on Ontario Dairy Farms - Prevalence,…Continue

Tags: Stray Voltage

Started this discussion. Last reply by Grey Bruce Farmers' Week Dec 2, 2013.

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Grey Bruce Farmers' Week 2019 at Elmwood Community Centre

January 3, 2019 to January 9, 2019
GBFW is a 7 day agricultural conference featuring a program dedicated to each of the major commodity groups in Grey and Bruce counties and beyond.There are usually approximately 55 speakers from across the province, other provinces and the U.S.  Each day includes a producer panel where producers can learn from their peers.*Please Note GBFW19 will have a day order change*Dairy Day, Thursday Jan 3, 2019Goat Day Friday Jan 4, 2019Sheep Day Saturday Jan 5, 2019 Horse Day Sunday Jan 6, 2019Beef Day…See More
Oct 2
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Livestock Day Featuring Dr. Temple Grandin at Elmwood Community Centre

October 30, 2017 from 10am to 3:15pm
The Grey Bruce Farmers' Week Committee is excited to present a Livestock Day featuring Dr. Temple Grandin.Dr. Grandin is a Professor of Animal Sciences at Colorado State University. She has been a pioneer in improving the handling and welfare of farm animals. She is a prominent author and speaker on animal behavior. Grandin was honored as one of "Time" magazine's most influential people in 2010 and has authored more than 400 articles in both scientific journals and livestock periodicals on…See More
Oct 2, 2017
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Grey Bruce Farmer's Week at Elmwood Community Centre

January 7, 2015 at 9am to January 13, 2015 at 4pm
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week (GBFW) 2015 is a 7 day Agricultural Conference packed with a most impressive and informative line-up of speakers! It will run from  January 7th to January 13th.Panels include:On Beef Day, many of the presenters from the day’s program will review How to Drive Profitability.On Dairy Day, three producers will share their perspective on Bedding Options.On Goat Day, one dairy goat producer, and one meat goat producer will share a Virtual Farm Tour.On Sheep Day, three sheep…See More
Dec 15, 2014
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Grey Bruce Farmer's Week at Elmwood Community Centre

January 7, 2015 at 9am to January 13, 2015 at 4pm
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week (GBFW) 2015 is a 7 day Agricultural Conference packed with a most impressive and informative line-up of speakers! It will run from  January 7th to January 13th.Panels include:On Beef Day, many of the presenters from the day’s program will review How to Drive Profitability.On Dairy Day, three producers will share their perspective on Bedding Options.On Goat Day, one dairy goat producer, and one meat goat producer will share a Virtual Farm Tour.On Sheep Day, three sheep…See More
Dec 11, 2014
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Grey Bruce Farmers' Week replied to Grey Bruce Farmers' Week's discussion Need Help Planning Grey Bruce Farmers' Week 2015
"Thanks Sharon.  We have touched on this topic on and off.  I will keep your name on file as a potential speaker.  Thank you!! Lorie"
Nov 3, 2014
Sharon Courtepatte is attending Grey Bruce Farmers' Week's event
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Grey Bruce Farmer's Week at Elmwood Community Centre

January 7, 2015 at 9am to January 13, 2015 at 4pm
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week (GBFW) 2015 is a 7 day Agricultural Conference packed with a most impressive and informative line-up of speakers! It will run from  January 7th to January 13th.Panels include:On Beef Day, many of the presenters from the day’s program will review How to Drive Profitability.On Dairy Day, three producers will share their perspective on Bedding Options.On Goat Day, one dairy goat producer, and one meat goat producer will share a Virtual Farm Tour.On Sheep Day, three sheep…See More
Oct 31, 2014
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Sharon Courtepatte replied to Grey Bruce Farmers' Week's discussion Need Help Planning Grey Bruce Farmers' Week 2015
"Any interest in discussing farmers insurance? Am a Registered Insurance Broker over 25 yrs specializing in farm & agri-business."
Oct 31, 2014
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Grey Bruce Farmer's Week at Elmwood Community Centre

January 7, 2015 at 9am to January 13, 2015 at 4pm
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week (GBFW) 2015 is a 7 day Agricultural Conference packed with a most impressive and informative line-up of speakers! It will run from  January 7th to January 13th.Panels include:On Beef Day, many of the presenters from the day’s program will review How to Drive Profitability.On Dairy Day, three producers will share their perspective on Bedding Options.On Goat Day, one dairy goat producer, and one meat goat producer will share a Virtual Farm Tour.On Sheep Day, three sheep…See More
Oct 15, 2014
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Looking for Panelists For a Precision Ag Panel for #GBFW15

We are in the process of planning Grey Bruce Farmers' Week 2015 to be held in the Elmwood Community Centre in January.  Crops Day will be held on Tuesday Jan 13th.  We are planning to have a Precision Ag Panel.  I am looking for suggestions of producers who would be able to speak to Precision Agriculture.  Ideally it would be nice if they were from Grey Bruce, but producers from other counties are welcome!  Thanks in advance for your assistance.Lorie SmithSee More
Sep 8, 2014
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OntAG Admin commented on Grey Bruce Farmers' Week's event Day for Bees and Agriculture
Aug 12, 2014
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Day for Bees and Agriculture at Osprey Bluffs Honey Company

August 20, 2014 from 1pm to 4pm
Final%20Bee%20poster.jpgDay for Bees and Agriculture - Hosted by Grey Ag Services; The Independent Commercial Beekeepers Organization; and Georgian Soil and Crop Improvement Assoc. at Osprey Bluffs Honey Company, 634386  63 Road, Grey Highlands, ON N0C 1C0.Topics will include Bee Education; Neonicotinoids/Bee Research and…See More
May 21, 2014
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Grey Bruce Farmers' Week replied to Grey Bruce Farmers' Week's discussion Need Help Planning Grey Bruce Farmers' Week 2015
"Thanks so much Paul!  Great idea.  I will take it to my committee next week!   Again, thank you! Lorie"
Apr 16, 2014
Paul Smith replied to Grey Bruce Farmers' Week's discussion Need Help Planning Grey Bruce Farmers' Week 2015
"Eric Lund, soil sensing and mapping equipment designer, very knowledgable when it comes to gaining advantages in seed rates, fertilizer rates etc. based on soil results"
Apr 15, 2014
Donna Rogers replied to Grey Bruce Farmers' Week's discussion Need Help Planning Grey Bruce Farmers' Week 2015
"Hi Lorie, we have participated as an exhibitor in previous GBFW. We would like to participate as a speaker at GBFW15.  We would be interested in speaking about various Risk Management Strategies for farms and agribusiness. …"
Apr 4, 2014
Kelsey Banks replied to Grey Bruce Farmers' Week's discussion Need Help Planning Grey Bruce Farmers' Week 2015
"Hi Lorie, I would love to be a speaker at GBFW15! I would be interested in speaking about topics such as: - speaking to the public about agriculture - marketing strategies for fruit and vegetable farmers - how to effectively promote agriculture Let…"
Apr 2, 2014
Grey Bruce Farmers' Week replied to Grey Bruce Farmers' Week's discussion Need Help Planning Grey Bruce Farmers' Week 2015
"Hi Kelsey.  In going through the notes that I have collected since January, I had your name down as a potential speaker.  What topics might you be interested in speaking to? Lorie"
Apr 1, 2014

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