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Friday January 22, 2016 RIM Park Manulife Financial Sportsplex2001 University Avenue East Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Something For Everyone

2016

EDUCATING FARMERS SINCE 1999

FarmSmart & YieldSmart Registration:You must register for each day

Pre-registration until January 18, 2016 $80.00 OSCIA Member $115.00 Regular Fee (Includes 1 year local OSCIA Membership) $40.00 Student Fee $40.00 Youth Program $80.00 Faculty/Extension FARMSMART ONLY: New This Year $20.00 discount for each additional adult registration from the same farm operation.

After January 18, 2015YieldSmart: Pre-registrations Only No more Registrations will be accepted

FarmSmart: Add a $35.00 late fee to the above registration amounts. There is no OSCIA Membership benefit for late or walk-in registrations. Walk-ins Welcome.

For on-line registration, please print and save your receipt when registering.

No refunds will be given; however, if you cannot attend, you may transfer your registration to another person.

Saturday January 23, 2016 Rozanski Hall, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada

www.farmsmartconference.com 1-877-424-1300

Proudly presented by the Golden Horseshoe & Heartland Soil & Crop Improvement Associations in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the Beef Farmers of Ontario, the

Ontario Agricultural College and our agri-business sponsors.

FarmSmart AgriculturalConference YieldSmart Introducing

Everyone wants high yields and high profits. However, we don’talways achieve these goals for a number of reasons and are apt to blame the weather, soil conditions, fertility, the hybrid or variety, etc. This daylong session will focus on maximizing return from your farming operation and how you can continue to improve your productivity each year in spite of the weather.

Featuring:Dr. Jerry Hatfield USDA-ARSNational Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment, Ames, Iowa Michael McNeill Ag AdviserAlgona, Iowa Fred Thenen Jr. Farmer Tekonsha, Michigan

Pre-Registration Only – Limited Seating for 400 Please see Registration Details Below

Registration: 8:30amProgram runs from

9:00am to 4:15pm and includes a hot lunch and

refreshments

Feature Presentations by renowned animal handling expert, Dr. Temple Grandin,

Colorado State University and Canadian Agricultural Food Trade Expert Dr. Sylvain

Charlebois, University of Guelph

For more information and to REGISTER

Please visit our website

www.farmsmartconference.com or call

1-866-424-1300

Register your children for our Youth Program for ages 8-16. The highlights of this year’s fully supervised daylong session include: Weed ID, All about Bees, Food Science and Soil Science experiments, hot lunch, tour ofthe Vet College and learning all about Apps for agriculture.

Registration FarmSmart Highlights

Optimizing your Crop Production System

NEW THIS YEAR: Check out the

Women in Agriculture Symposium

In Rozanski Room 6

9:00 -

9:50

3 SW 15 21 CM

10:05 -

10:55

4 CM 10 CM 22 CM 28 PD

11:10 -

12:00

5 PD 11 SW 17 23 CM29 PD

12:15 -

1:05

6 CM 12 NM 18 PD CM 30 SW

1:20 -

2:30

2:35 -

3:25

7 CM 13 NM 19 25 PD 31 PD

3:40 -

4:30

8 NM 14 CM 20 26 PD 32

FarmSmart Agronomy FreeForAll!

Mike Cowbrough; Peter Johnson;

Aaron Stevanous; Jerry Hatfield

Get your burning production

questions answered by our expert

panel of agronomists! Always

enlightening and entertaining. Look

for question suggestion boxes

throughout the day.

Giving Soybeans the Best Chance

to Perform

Michael McNeill, Ag Advisory Ltd.,

Algona, Iowa

After years of experience, Michael

will explain the actions you can

take to obtain extremely high

soybean yields.

Fetal Programming Through

Proper Nutrition

Dan Bearss, Agribrands Purina

Beef Consultant

Dan will discuss how proper

nutrition affects development of

the fetus but also the lifetime

production of the animal.

Farmland, Rental Contracts,

Present & Future Issues

Brady Deaton, UG

Bruce Kelly, Farm & Food Care

Brady will review data on a

number of present issues that

impact landlord/tenant

relationships and Bruce will

discuss the contract issue in more

detail and future issues.

Tax Tips, Strategies and

Opportunities for Progressive

Farmers

Franklin Famme, CPA

This session will provide practical

advice to help farmers with things

like cash-basis filing tips, capital

gains exemption limits, and

changes to watch for in 2016.

Roz 1. Temple Grandin, Colorado State University: Communication with Young Consumers about Animal Welfare.

Roz 2. Sylvain Charlebois, University of Guelph: Are Farmers Loosing the Public Perception Battle?

Soybean Myth Busters

Dave Hooker, UG

Horst Bohner, OMAFRA

"Soybeans don’t respond to

fertilizer, tillage, or foliar

fungicides." "Soybeans yield best

in narrow rows." These and other

soybean myths will be discussed as

supported by the latest Ontario

research.

How Much Phosphorus Does It

Take To Make Lake Erie Green?

Ivan O'Halloran, UG

Jake Munroe, OMAFRA

The answer might surprise you!

Learn what the science tells us

about how much P is lost from

Ontario farmland and how best to

keep it where it should be – on

the field.

Fence Solutions for More Grass

Tim Prior, Brussels Agri-Services

Tim will discuss fence options and

pricing; pasture layout and how to

tie fence, forage and water into a

grazing plan.

Sharpening Your Marketing Skills

Steve Kells,

Parrish & Heimbecker

Join Steve as he discusses the

components of a good marketing

strategy, how to determine the

best strategy for your operation

and how to stick to the plan.

The Canadian Farmers

Conundrum: "How Can Farmers

Matter Again?"

Jen Christie, John Deere

Sylvain Charlebois, UG, TBD

This panel will offer an honest and

provocative view on the voice of

farmers as we think about our

future.

Agriculture 4.0; Connecting the

Field to the Internet.

Scott Shearer, Ohio State,

Columbus

Understanding “Big Data” and the

“Internet of Things” will be

increasingly important for crop

production professionals as we

move into a new level of

understanding and management.

Corn Nitrogen Frenzy

Dave Hooker, UG

Ben Rosser, OMAFRA

No other input for corn deserves

more attention than N. Join the 4-

R frenzy with the latest in the right

rate, right source, right timing, and

right placement.

All the Kids Want A Future in the

Farm. Now What?

Stewart & Blair Cressman, Crystal

Brook Farm, New Dundee

What we are considering as we

take an unusual approach to farm

succession, when there is not one

identified successor. Are we

setting ourselves up for failure?

101 Things (more or less) We

Learned in 2015!

Greg Stewart, Maizex

Scott Cressman, Pioneer

Todd Woodhouse, DeKalb

In 2015 some crops apparently

had not read the text book;

Mother Nature, of course never

reads it, and Ontario croppers

stretched to write some new

chapters.24

Your Soil: "It’s Not Just Dirt?"

Fred Thenen Jr., Farmer,

Tekonsha, Michigan

Fred will share his farm experience

and the difference it made when

he learned that by understanding

and managing your soil you can

greatly increase profitability and

yield.

2016 Marketing Outlook

Steve Kells,

Parrish & Heimbecker

Join Steve for an in-depth look at

the global grain markets and what

is in store for the 2016 crop year.

High Yields Don’t Come from the

Bag of Seed Alone!

Jerry Hatfield, USDA, Ames, IA

Achieving high yields and efficient

production requires managing all

aspects of the cropping system

from the seed to the grain and

ensure the genetic potential of the

crop is optimized.

Preparation for Calving:

Guidelines, Tips and Tools

Rex Crawford, Dufferin Veterinary

Services Professional Corp.

How to ensure a successful calving

season - tips and tools for

preventing problems, but also

recognizing and dealing with issues

as they arise.

Exploring Sustainability Initiatives

in Crops Sector and What it

Means for You!

Mark Brock, GFO

Nick Betts, OMAFRAThrough efforts of the Canadian

Roundtable on Sustainable Crops

and other initiatives farmers, ag

industry and government are trying

to lead the way.

Changing Face of Rural Ontario and

Implications for Farming

Wayne Caldwell, UG

Demographic change, economic

transition, conflict and urbanization:

What does it mean for rural Ontario

and what does it mean for farming?

This session will explore some of

these changes and evolving trends.

Giving Soybeans the Best Chance

to Perform

Michael McNeill, Ag Advisory Ltd.,

Algona, Iowa

After years of experience, Michael

will explain the actions you can

take to obtain extremely high

soybean yields.

Agriculture 4.0; Connecting the

Field to the Internet

Scott Shearer, Ohio State,

ColumbusUnderstanding “Big Data” and the

“Internet of Things” will be

increasingly important for crop

production professionals as we

move into a new level of

understanding and management.

The Importance of Reducing

Stress During Cattle Handling

Temple Grandin, Colorado State

U, Fort Collins CO

Research studies show clear

benefits of good stockmanship.

Animals that fear people have

lower productivity.

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Makin’ and Usin’ Management

Zones – A Case StudyDoug Aspinall, OMAFRA

Dan Breckon, Woodrill Farms

Doug will show how management

zones are made using yield,

elevation, imagery, EC or EM sensing

and soil data sets. Dan will discuss

his proposed management decisions

for each zone.

Farm Infrastructure Choices: New

and Bold or Old and Steady? Blair Cressman, Crystal Brook

Farms; John Molenhuis, OMAFRA

Is it time to reinvest in new or will

the old still do? We’ll talk about

some on-farm examples of how to

make that decision.

High Yields Don’t Come from the

Bag of Seed Alone!

Jerry Hatfield, USDA, Ames, IA

Achieving high yields and efficient

production requires managing all

aspects of the cropping system

from the seed to the grain and

ensures the genetic potential of

the crop is optimized.

Application Technology in a

Changing Environment!

Tom Wolf, Sprayers101, Saskatoon

Contact vs systemic; Grassy vs

broadleaf; Seedling vs mature;

Fungicides vs herbicides; H2O

volume, boom height, speed.

Finding the right method to get

the best performance?

9 PM

Ontario Beef Industry Situation

and Outlook

Steve Duff, OMAFRA

Understanding how North

American market conditions have

impacted Ontario's beef sector

now and for the foreseeable

future.

FarmSmart 2015: Precision Ag

“Back to Basics” Mike Wilson, Thompsons

Nicole Rabe, OMAFRA

Don’t let the BIG DATA precision ag

services or equipment ‘cloud’ your

decision-making. Have an agronomic

goal set first, then make the

precision ag toolset work towards

that goal!

Youth Program Meeting and Pick-

up beside Concourse West Doors

@ 8.45

Don't forget to bring your

Parental Permission Form

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PD

9:00 -

9:50

10:05 -

10:55

11:10 -

12:00

12:15 -

1:05

1:20 -

2:30

2:35 -

3:25

3:40 -

4:30

FarmSmart 2016, Saturday Jan 23rd

33 PD 39 CM 45 CM

34 PD 40 SW 46 PM 52 CM

41 47 PM 53

36 PD 42 CM 48 PM 54 PD

37 PD 43 49 SW 55

38 PD 44 50 PD 56 PD

Landscaping Your Farm

Mike Barker, Shift Landscape

Architecture

Scott Henderson, Adesso Design

Inc.

Mike and Scott will give examples

of landscapes that are beautiful,

ecological and increase profits on

the farm through efficiency.

Unagvocating: A Modern

Marketer’s Tips to Engage & Build

TrustJennifer Christie, John Deere

Just as great marketers put

customers' first, so too do great

communicators. Jen shares ideas on

how we can authentically engage

with Canadians to grow their trust in

farming.

The Future of Livestock Traceability

– Where Are We And Where Are

We Going?

Albert Botha, Trillium Lamb

Terry Ackerman, CLPC

Pascal Bouilly, Grober/Delft Blue

A discussion how recent

developments in livestock

traceability can improve operations

and marketing.

Show me the Money!

Mari Veliz, ABCA

Louise Heyming, GRCA

Margaret May, OSCIA

$$$ - Get the answers to Who,

What, Where, When and Why of

BMP funding programs.

Increasing Red Tape is Hitting

Farmers Hard

Canadian Federation of Independent

Businesses

The sheer volume of work that must

be done to satisfy all levels of

government and industry

regulations is only increasing. How

do I know which regulations affect

my operation?

The Changing Dynamic of the

Agricultural Workplace

Greg Hannam, Woodrill Farms

and TBD

Over 50% of Ag College graduates

are now women. This session will

give you practical tips on

integrating women into a typically

male dominated workplace.

Roz 1. Temple Grandin, Colorado State University: Communication with Young Consumers about Animal Welfare.

Roz 2. Sylvain Charlebois, University of Guelph: Are Farmers Loosing the Public Perception Battle?

Searching for Unicorns, The

Lochness Monster and Work-Life

Balance

Crystal Mackay, Farm & Food Care

A frank and personal perspective

from a woman on the go. Crystal

will share some insights and advice

on the new women’s triathlon –

family, work and life.

Prospects for Ontario's Dairy Goat

Sector Gerald Townsend, Gay Lea Foods

Marlene Paibomesai, OMAFRA

This session will offer updates on

the sector and which challenges

need to be overcome to embrace

significant opportunities in

Ontario.

High Yields AND High Residue!?!?

Ken Nixon, Ilderton; Stefan

Zehetner, Huron Cover Crops,

Hensell

Stefan & Ken discuss how high

residue and cover crops can create

high yield environments with little

to no tillage, but require different

management.

Application Technology in a

Changing Environment!

Tom Wolf, Sprayers101,

Saskatoon

Contact vs systemic; Grassy vs

broadleaf; Seedling vs mature;

Fungicides vs herbicides; H2O

volume, boom height, speed.

Finding the right appln method to

get the best performance?

Riding into the Sunset TogetherEleanor Wood, Troy (tentative)

Farming is all consuming and the

transition to retirement is especially

difficult. To not drive each other

crazy, couples need a mutually

acceptable game plan for the future.

Join Eleanor for a humorous look at

relationships.

Connecting Women in Ag: Why It

Matters

Julie Cayley, Jen Christie,

Meaghan Richardson

Hear about groups connecting

women in Ontario Agriculture and

discuss the role they play in

networking, supporting and

inspiring women in the food and

farming sector.

Cover Crops: 10 Easy Ideas for

Forage and Pasture

Bill Deen, UG

Jack Kyle

Bill and Jack will discuss

opportunities to use annual crops

and double cropping systems

integrated with cash crop

production to save soil and

produce extra forage or grazing.

Fight the Light & the Struggles

Against Resistant Weeds

Francois Tardif, UG

Mike Cowbrough, OMAFRA

Can we fight glyphosate resistant

weeds with light? This session will

cover how to control glyphosate

resistant fleabane and other

weeds effectively.

Your Soil: "It’s Not Just Dirt?"

Fred Thenen Jr., Farmer,

Tekonsha, Michigan

Fred will share his farm experience

and the difference it made when

he learned that by understanding

and managing your soil you can

greatly increase profitability and

yield.

Insect Insights

Gilles Quesnel

There is a new paradigm in seed

treatments, the newest products

and best control options for your

farm will be discussed.

Mobile Technology Jam Session

Mike Cowbrough, OMAFRA

Peter Gredig, Agnition

Mike and Pete will showcase a

number of apps that they think you

should have. With so many to

choose from, word of mouth is the

best way to learn about new apps -

so be prepared to share your

favourite apps too.

Who's Milking; Who's Meeting and

Why it Matters (because it's 2016) Deb Stark, DM OMAFRA

Ag policy affects your business. A

glimpse into the questions policy-

makers are talking about and why

it's important to make sure we have

a range of viewpoints (female, male

and beyond) at our leadership

tables.35 PD

Precision Feeding Of Dairy Cattle

Doesn't Have To Be Hard

Carleigh Johnson, UG

A new mobile app that will sync

DM measuring devices with a TMR

mixer ensures feeding a balanced

diet to avoid milk yield losses and

reduce problems with overfeeding

nutrients.

The Ripple Effect – Opportunities,

Decisions and Outcomes

Tina Heathers - Bus Dev Services

Every decision creates ripples in life.

The reach of your ripples and how

others are affected is unknown at

the time.Learn to make the best

decisions you can and then just

enjoy the ride.

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Women in Production Ag: Leaving

the Fred Flinstone Era Behind TBADeb Campbell, Crop Consultant Female farm operators make up

~30% of the workforce, so why does

it seem like we are still farming in

Bedrock? Hear two women's stories

and perspectives.

Sustainable Livestock Operations

Need Sustainable Crops Christoph Wand, OMAFRA

Most of the livestock industries'

footprint is related to the production

of feeds and their use. How can

cropping systems contribute to

integrated livestock systems to

maximize outputs?

What's with Wheat

Joanna Follings, OMAFRA

Ellen Sparry, C&M Seeds

Find out what millers are looking

for and how you can manage your

wheat crop to be the high quality

product they need.

Certified Crop Advsior CEU Credits

Applied for as indicated in the

bottom right corner of each

session.

(CM, PM, NM, SW, PD)

FarmSmart 2016, Saturday Jan 23rdRoz6 - Women in Agriculture Rich1 Rich2

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Friday January 22, 2016 RIM Park Manulife Financial Sportsplex 2001 University Avenue East Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Something For Everyone

2016

EDUCATING FARMERSSINCE 1999

FarmSmart & YieldSmart Registration: You must register for each day

Pre-registration until January 18, 2016 $80.00 OSCIA Member $115.00 Regular Fee (Includes 1 year local OSCIA Membership) $40.00 Student Fee $40.00 Youth Program $80.00 Faculty/Extension FARMSMART ONLY: New This Year $20.00 discount for each additional adult registration from the same farm operation.

After January 18, 2016 YieldSmart: Pre-registrations Only No more Registrations will be accepted

FarmSmart: Add a $35.00 late fee to the above registration amounts. There is no OSCIA Membership benefit for late or walk-in registrations. Walk-ins Welcome.

For on-line registration, please print and save your receipt when registering.

No refunds will be given; however, if you cannot attend, you may transfer your registration to another person.

Saturday January 23, 2016 Rozanski Hall, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada

www.farmsmartconference.com 1-866-424-1300

Proudly presented by the Golden Horseshoe & Heartland Soil & Crop Improvement Associations in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the Beef Farmers of Ontario, the

Ontario Agricultural College and our agri-business sponsors.

FarmSmart AgriculturalConference YieldSmart Introducing

Everyone wants high yields and high profits. However, we don’t always achieve these goals for a number of reasons and are apt to blame the weather, soil conditions, fertility, the hybrid or variety, etc. This daylong session will focus on maximizing return from your farming operation and how you can continue to improve your productivity each year in spite of the weather.

Featuring: Dr. Jerry Hatfield USDA-ARS National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment, Ames, Iowa Michael McNeill Ag Adviser Algona, Iowa Fred Thenen Jr. Farmer Tekonsha, Michigan

Pre-Registration Only – Limited Seating for 400 Please see Registration Details Below

Registration: 8:30am Program runs from

9:00am to 4:15pm and includes a hot lunch and

refreshments

Feature Presentations by renowned animal handling expert, Dr. Temple Grandin,

Colorado State University and Canadian Agricultural Food Trade Expert Dr. Sylvain

Charlebois, University of Guelph

For more information and to REGISTER

Please visit our website

www.farmsmartconference.com or call

1-877-424-1300

Register your children for our Youth Program for ages 8-16. The highlights of this year’s fully supervised daylong session include: Weed ID, All about Bees, Food Science and Soil Science experiments, hot lunch, tour of the Vet College and learning all about Apps for agriculture.

Registration FarmSmart Highlights

Optimizing your Crop Production System

NEW THIS YEAR: Check out the

Women in Agriculture Symposium

In Rozanski Room 6