Past Events

Agenda: 1:00 PM – Research Presentations 4:00 PM – Plot Tour 6:00 PM – Steak BBQ Please register to attend August 7, 2024

Date: Wednesday August 21, 2024 Time:11:00 am- 3:00 pm (you may choose to stay longer for more discussions!) Location: 364 College Ave E, Guelph, ON Join us for an exciting and informative day at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute! This event is your opportunity to learn about the latest research and innovations in turfgrass management and network with industry professionals.

Come learn about all the new potato varieties and much more!

Experience the agricultural event of the year at the Northwest International Ag Expo, hosted by the Northwest Soil & Crop Improvement Association! Mark your calendars for July 25 to 27, 2024, as we gather in Emo, ON, Canada to celebrate all things agriculture.

Please join the Ag Robotics Working Group for a day of in-field demonstrations! Please arrive at 9 am -demonstrations will begin at 9:30 am.

Join OMAFRA specialists as they discuss topics such as: A dive into soil pH and alfalfa Exploring fertilizer burn in corn Tips for adding canola to the rotation Integrated pest management in Eastern Ontario Filling the nitrogen gap for high yield soybeans with fertilizer and biologicals 

Please join the AgRobotics Working Group for in-field demonstrations! Start: Please arrive at 9am, demonstrations will begin at 9:30am. -Ontario Crops Research Centre - Bradford. Picketa Demo. 1125 Woodchoppers Ln, Kettleby, ON, L0G 1J0 -Drive to Nexus Lettuce Demo -Drive to off-station site for Orio Demo with carrots and beets -Drive to Smith Gardens in Keswick Marsh. 22653 Yonge St, Queensville, ON L0G 1R0 -Lunch, followed by Farm Droid Demo

The 2024 Southwest Crop Diagnostic Days will consist of eight 30-minute sessions (stops) repeated each day. Each session will consist of a general field crop agronomic theme with various topics which are current and relevant to farmers, crop consultants, retailers basically anyone involved in agriculture!

The company with the greatest potential for impact on the Ontario agri-food sector and beyond will win the $10,000 best in class grand prize. The People’s Choice Award winner selected by the pitch finale audience will receive $2,500 and a $1,000 Finalist Award will go to each team selected for the pitch finale. The pitch competition is an extension of the Gryphon's LAAIR Program and will focus on Ontario-based early-stage companies preparing for seed investment.

The University of Guelph Wheat Breeding Program is hosting its 2024 Field Day on June 19th. Join a walking tour and presentations starting at 9:30 am, followed by a complimentary lunch at noon! Interested in joining? Please email: wheatlab@uoguelph.ca by June 12th to RSVP Please note this is an in-person event only. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide virtual access at this time.