Category Archives: FarmSmart

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HAVE YOUR SAY: FarmSmart suggestion box

FarmSmart was built on the model of “by farmers, for farmers” and the team work hard each year to develop programs that will have broad appeal in our agricultural community. We welcome your comments and suggestions to help us make our next FarmSmart events even more successful. Please email our team members to share your suggestions or use the handy online form below to share your submissions:

  • Program suggestions: ian.mcdonald@ontario.ca
  • Sponsorship opportunities or potential partners: goldenhorseshoe.scia@rogers.com
  • Host locations for Friday “Smart” workshop: cattleco@zing-net.ca

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What people had to say about FarmSmart 2013

As a professional speaker, I present programs at conferences, and have participated in hundreds over the years. The FarmSmart Conference is one of the very best I’ve ever attended. The people I met are sharp, positive, intelligent, enthusiastic, and committed to finding more and innovative ways to making this a better world through farming. I also had the privilege of working with young attendees (ages ten to 16). These kids wowed me with their insights, bright ideas, perceptiveness and willingness to participate in everything. Just like the adults, these young people are involved, interested and dedicated to learning and to farming. FarmSmart provided brilliant learning opportunities for everyone.” ~ Rita Emmett, 2013 FarmSmart speaker
“Just a note to say how impressive FarmSmart was again. I have attended every January Conference since its inception and have always felt it to be a world-class event. It provides information beyond the normal farming information we receive at local meetings and include topics that we need to be aware of it we are to be successful in business. I always complete the evaluation forms so my input is always noted, but I thought that special notation was needed to show how much we appreciate what you do for us.” ~ Tom Hayter
“Thanks to your committee for all your hard work. I look forward to FarmSmart every year and appreciate the format and speakers. Great information transfer. Keep up the good work.” ~ Liz Samis, workshop leader, Growing Your Farm Profits

“Congratulations!  I read this release with great interest, and was so pleased to read of your accomplishments with the FarmSmart program.  You have every right to be proud of this world-class event.” ~ Evelyn Howse, former OSCIA employer

“As soon as I received the invitation from Julia to participate in the 2013 FarmSmart conference, I quickly became aware of high quality and rich history of this annual event. The timely and detailed communication from your committee members in advance of my travelling to Guelph helped me realize and appreciate how well this event is organized and how dedicated the committee members are in planning and conducting it on an annual basis. The close attention paid to every last detail regarding the conference and the great team work amongst the committee members and volunteers who helped was very evident.” ~ Dr. Willie Huot, FarmSmart Conference speaker

“My observations of the participants lead me to believe that most of them really look forward to this event and learn a great deal by attending . They seemed very engaged in the presentations and asked great questions of the presenters. I truly enjoyed the opportunity to visit with some of them throughout the course of the day. As a first time participant, I truly felt very welcome from the moment I arrived until I left. The efforts by the committee to make all the travel and lodging arrangements for me as a presenter were really appreciated and helped make the trip and participation in the conference a very enjoyable experience. Thank you and the entire committee for this great opportunity and fantastic hospitality.” ~ Dr. Willie Huot, FarmSmart Conference speaker

Did you have a positive experience at FarmSmart you want to share with our team? We would be happy to hear from you. Send by email to goldenhorseshoe.scia@rogers.com.

Photo credit for CornSmart 2013 and the 2013 FarmSmart Conference and Beef Symposium used on http://www.ghscia.com: Karen Jacobs and Anne Howden Thompson