Forage Focus 2024: Hay as a Cash Crop
Taking place Thursday, Dec. 6, the CFGA’s popular post-conference tour is joining forces with the Ontario Forage Council’s (OFC) successful Forage Focus event. This year’s theme is Hay as a Cash Crop and this day-long tour includes stops at hay production hubs where leaders in the industry will share information about the markets available to Ontario hay producers. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to expand their operation as well as those thinking about getting started with hay production.
Agenda
Thursday, Dec. 6, 2024, starting at 9:30 am
Stop 1: Marcrest Hay Storage in Gorrie
Visit the hay dryers and check out an innovative hay storage facility.
Stop 2: Marcrest Manufacturing
Get to tour where the Bale Baron is manufactured. The Bale Baron is a machine that bundles small square bales and virtually eliminates the need to manually handle bales.
Lunch will be provided here, courtesy of Marcrest Manufacturing.
Stop 3: Marhaven in Drayton
Here you’ll get to see the Chinook hay dryers and the hay press. There will be a panel discussion about the opportunities that are present for hay producers, and what your potential buyers may be looking for. Come prepared with your questions!
A tradeshow will also be held at this location.
Cost: Free! But registration is required.
Register: for the "Forage Focus Post-Conference Tour" here. Learn more about the CFGA Conference.
Please note: If you are registered for the CFGA Conference, you are eligible to ride the bus for the tour. The bus leaves the Delta Hotel in Guelph at 8 a.m. If you are not attending the CFGA Conference, you need to arrange your own transportation to each location. Address and further details will be provided to registered participants by email closer to the date of the event.
For sponsorship or tradeshow information, please contact Rebecca at [email protected].
For additional information on Forage Focus, visit the OFC website.
