Over 100 exhibitors are on hand at the Bradley Convention Centre in Chatham for this week’s Chatham-Kent Farm show.
The annual event brings together exhibitors and visitors from across southwestern Ontario, showcasing the latest technology and information in the farming and agriculture industry.
A number of guest speakers are on the docket today and tomorrow, including Henry Prinzen and Adam Parker who will discuss big corn yields in a dry year and lessons to use going forward; Moe Agostino, commodity risk management and marketing expert will provide insight on conquering volatility and assessing the market; and Andre Hurtado, co-founder of Terranova UAV an agriculture drone service will discuss drone technology and its potential applications to reduce farmers costs and emissions while increasing yields.
Tickets are $10 per person, those 16 and under get in for free. $2 from the price of each admission will be donated to AgScape in memory of Ethan “Bubba” Thomas, who passed away in 2021 at the age of two.
AgScape is a charitable organization focused on providing curriculum-linked agriculture and food education programs, resources, and events to schools across Ontario.
The Chatham-Kent Farm continues tomorrow.
