Three big players are partnering to develop and organize a new Precision Seeding Field Demonstration showcase at Olds College.

Olds College, Agri-Trade Equipment Expo, Olds Regional Exhibition and dmg :: events (Canada) inc. will be running a new season-long demonstration that will feature contributions from leading seed, chemical and fertilizer suppliers.

But the focus will be on demonstrating equipment used from seeding through to harvest.

The Precision Seeding Equipment Demonstration Plots are an excellent addition to the highly anticipated FutureFarm Canada Expo. Alberta’s farming community is invited to come and observe leading manufacturers’ newest technologies on precision seeding and cultivating demonstrations.

Field demonstrations will begin in spring with an initial seeding showcase and with a number of follow up demonstration field days, featuring chemical application and harvesting throughout the growing season.

the pinnacle event will be held in conjunction with FutureFarm Canada Expo, July 6-8, 2017 at Olds College.

FutureFarm Canada Expo, will include an outdoor equipment exhibition, live equipment demonstrations, education and plenty of great Alberta hospitality. The Expo is a unique trade show focused on scientific advancements and innovations required for tomorrow’s agriculture businesses and future farm generations.

Participants expressed their excitement with the showcase in a news release:

“Olds College is thrilled to partner with Agri-Trade, Olds Regional Exhibition and dmg events to create this unique showcase,” explains Tanya McDonald, Vice President Advancement at Olds College. “Olds College is proud to be a leader in agriculture education; through these valuable partnerships we can continue to be innovators of industry, a leader in Smart Agriculture, and a responsive member of the community.”

Dave Fiddler, Show Manager of Agri-Trade said “Agri-Trade is excited to be working co-operatively with this group of industry leaders. This collaboration allows us to work with not only FFCE, Olds College and ORE, but with our exhibitors and partners in providing a valuable interactive demonstration, something that we cannot do in November. Working together we benefit not only our own shows and organizations but the entire agriculture sector in western Canada.”

“Considering ORE’s rich and steadfast commitment to agriculture over the last 118 years we are excited to welcome pioneering businesses and entrepreneurs, progressive producers and industry stakeholders to our community,” said Tracy Gardner, Event Manager, Olds Regional Exhibition. “Future Farm Canada Expo & Strategic Field Demonstrations are perfect ways to “explore” innovation, “educate” our engaging urban and rural audience while also “inspiring” and celebrating our next generation of youthful passion and talent.”

“This new partnership with Olds Regional Exhibition, Agri-Trade, Olds College and dmg :: events brings a great new learning opportunity to the Alberta agriculture sector,” said Wes Scott, Executive Vice President, dmg events. “Not only is Western Canada being offered a brand-new demonstration based agriculture event with FutureFarm Canada Expo in July, our collective clients now have the opportunity to being a part of a year-round seeding demonstration series – a first for Alberta. Olds is the place for industry to meet, learn and do business.”