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Missy Bauer

2014 2014National & International Speakers

AGRICULTURAL CONFERENCE

Saturday, January 18th, 2014 Rozanski Hall, University of Guelph

NEW! Introducing SoySmartFriday January 17, 2014 RIM Park, Waterloo

A full day in-depth focus on soybean production and management with

Missy BauerFarm Journal Associate Field Agronomist Bill

Bauer, B&M Crop ConsultingHorst Bohner, OMAF-MRA Soybean Specialist

FRIDAY, JANUARY, 17 - CornSmart NEW

SATURDAY, JANUARY, 18 - FarmSmart

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Rozanski Hall, University of Guelph,Guelph, ON.





MacroGrain PartnersCarmel, Indiana

Mark Gardiner

Gardiner Angus RanchAshland, Kansas

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Platinum Sponsor:

Proudly presented by the Golden Horseshoe and Heartland Soil & Crop

Improvement Associations in partnership with the Ontario

Ministry of Agriculture, the Ontario Agricultural College, the Ontario

Beef Producers and our agri-business partners.

The Food Institute, University of Guelph

Ray Archuleta

2014National & International SpeakersAGRICULTURAL CONFERENCE


NEW! Introducing SoilSmartFriday January 23, 2015 RIM Park, WaterlooA full day in-depth focus on soil health and

management with Ray Archuleta “the Soil Guy”, Conservation Agronomist,

USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service and Jeff Rasawehr, Farmer,

Birmingham, Michigan.



Feature Speakers:



Paul Uys


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Don Schiefelbein

Schiefelbein Farms, Kimball, Minnesota

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FarmSmart AGRICULTURALCONFERENCE

Presenting Sponsor

2015

Friday January 23, 2015 RIM Park, WaterlooA full day in-depth focus on soil health and



Birmingham, Michigan

NEW! Introducing SoilSmartRay Archuleta

Feature Speakers:

Paul Uys Don Schiefelbein

The Food Institute, Schiefelbein Farms, University of Guelph Kimball, Minnesota

Saturday, January 24th, 2015Rozanski Hall University of Guelph

Proudly presented by the Golden Horseshoe and Heartland Soil &

Crop Improvement Associations in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs, the Ontario Agricultural College, the

Beef Farmers of Ontario and our agri-business partners.

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Roz1 Roz2 Roz3Wheat’s Where It’s At In The UK! Jake Freestone, Overbury Farms, UK

Wheat is the key crop on the 4000

ac Overbury Farm Estate in the UK.

Jake’s goal is 20 T/ha in the next 20

years. Find out how!

Climate Change Implications – Is

Your Farm Ready?Explore the potential impact of

climate change on your farming

future. Climate and weather affects

producers and the public. How can

we mitigate the effects of climate

change?

Marketing Strategies for the 2015

Crop YearRobert Anwender, Broadgrain

Robert will give insight into

developing a marketing plan you

will actually implement given the

uncertainty in grain markets!

Cereal Chaos! Peter Johnson, OMAFRA

The “how to” of getting the most

out of the 2015 #wheat crop, and

managing spring cereals if you

didn’t get the winter wheat planted.

Soil Health: A Farmer's Story Of

Results In A No-Till Environment Jeff Rasawehr, MI, USA

Jeff Rasawehr of NW Ohio has

integrated cover crop practices as

the key to his ecological farming

system. Hear how he has restored

soil health, reduced inputs and

enjoyed higher yields.

Glyphosate Resistant Weeds In

Ontario - Distribution And

Control Peter Sikkema, U of Guelph

Glyphosate resistant fleabane, giant

and common ragweed and

waterhemp competition can reduce

soybean yield by up to 90%. Peter

will present control strategies for

these weeds.

The Brazilian Agricultural SystemNadiel Kowalski, Brazil

Join Nadiel for an in-depth look at

the growing Brazilian market

including current production,

infrastructure and environmental

issues as Brazil helps meet the

increasing world demand for food.

Are Cover Crops A Practical

Means of Suppressing Weeds?William Curran, Penn State, USA

Learn how to manage cover crops to

achieve reductions in winter and

summer annual weeds.

Keeping Fertilizer On The Field

Reduces Phosphorus Losses To

Our Great LakesMerrin Macrae, Chris Van Esbroeck,

UW and MVCA

Results of P loss studies from farm

land through tiles and surface

runoff are in. Understand the key

times and conditions when losses

are greatest and strategies for

reducing field losses.

Top Corn Tips For 2015Greg Stewart, OMAFRA

Hear Greg’s latest advice from

research plots, field walks and

talking with farmers and agri-

business about what things you

should be doing in 2015 to maximize

corn productivity.

Overbury Farms, Past, Present

And The FutureJake Freestone, Overbury Farms, UK

Jake manages an integrated 4000

acre crops and livestock farm in the

Cotswolds, UK. He will tour us

through the farm from its roots,

through present day and plans for

the future.

This Wasn't Supposed to Happen!

The 5 Keys to Managing Sudden

ChangeNoel McNaughton, Edmonton

An organized approach to crises,

including the stages ,

communication and other ‘soft’

skills, understanding that farming

really is a three-link chain for

capturing sunshine and putting it in

the bank.

RM 1. Paul Uys, The Food Institute, Guelph Fork to Field! A retailer perspective of market influences, opportunities and risks that will impact the farm gate in the next five years. PD

RM 2. Don Schiefelbein, MN, USA. The Evolving Family Farm. The secret of co-owning and working with your parents, brothers and families in a diversified farming operation of crops, purebred cattle and a feedlot. PD

2015 Marketing OutlookRobert Anwender, Broadgrain

What do we have to look forward to

in 2015 and beyond? Where are the

opportunities?

The Penn State Interseeder

Project For In-Crop Establishment

of Cover CropsWilliam Curran, Penn State, USA

The Penn State Cover Crop Inter-

seeder is a multi-state project for in

crop establishment of cover crops in

standing corn. Here about their

successes!

Dipping From a New Well!Noel McNaughton, Edmonton

How farm couples can make their

"second" lives better than the first.

Life transitions, how to recognize

their symptoms and not only cope

with them, but come out with a

richer, deeper understanding of life

and each other.

Striving for Higher Soybean

ProfitabilityJeff Rasawehr, MI, USA

Maximizing soil health for more

profitable soybean production;

Spend less, produce more and

profit!!!!!

The Role of the Co-op in Brazilian

Agriculture.Nadiel Kowalski, Brazil

The Brazilian Co-ops play an

important role in improving

livestock and grain production in

the country as well as aggregating

small subsistence farming . Come

and here how they work and their

impact.

Tillage Outside Of The BoxModerator Greg Stewart, OMAFRA;

Panellists Sonke Claussen,

Brucefield, Dan Shantz, Petersburg

A moderated panel of farmers who

have purchased new tillage tools to

achieve successes they felt were

missing with their previous

implements.

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Roz4 Roz5 Rich1Cow Herd Expansion in the NorthMatt Bowman, BFO

Interested in expanding? Need the

land and resources to do it? Hear

about BFO's Cow Herd Expansion

pilot project and the potential

opportunities in northern Ontario.

Youth Tour Meeting and

Pickup Area: Beside

Concourse West Doors.

Alternatives to 7-cent Wheat

Straw Bedding?Nick Betts, Jake DeBruyn, OMAFRA.

With the straw bedding shortages,

can the upstart biomass industry

offer a meaningful solution to the

livestock bedding challenge?

How To Be Profitable Without

Being A Low Cost ProducerDon Schiefelbein, MN, USA

As the chief financial officer of a

family owned and operated farming

operation, he monitors costs but

more importantly profit and knows

where to get the best return.

Transforming Organic “Waste”

into Nutrient-Rich fertilizer - The

Lystek StoryMike Dougherty, Lystek

Lystek’s proven technology converts

organic “waste” into a fertilizer rich

in micronutrients & NPK. Learn how

this Canadian company is changing

organics management and

producing affordable fertilizers.

New Manure Application

TechnologiesBruce Kelly, Sam Bradshaw, Jake

Kraayenbrink

The application of manure has

progressed from waste disposal to

precision bio-fertilizer optimization.

Two innovative technologies will be

featured that optimize manure

application.

Ontario Trends In Dairy Robots

And TMR Fine-TuningTanya Wilson and Tom Wright, U of

Guelph and OMAFRA

Two projects between OMAFRA and

U of G dairy experts have shed light

on how robotic milkers are being

used on-farm, and what

opportunities exist in fine-tuning

dairy TMRs.

Grazing Alfalfa – Advantages,

Opportunities And Caution Allan

Dales and Jack Kyle, Cargill, On and

OMAFRA

Productive pastures require

productive forage species. The

advantages of grazing alfalfa and

the management strategies to

mitigate bloat risk will be presented.

Making Your Small Farm Pay

John Molenhuis, OMAFRA

When you don't have economies of

scale working for you, what are

some things you can consider to

increase your profitability.

Why A Young Person Would

Invest In The Cattle IndustryDavid Ysselstein, Woodstock

David and his brother John built a

1700 head feedlot in 2011. Hear

about their experiences with

construction, sourcing and

contracting cattle, non-traditional

feeds, branded programs etc.

Managing Machinery Costs At

$4 CornJohn Molenhuis, OMAFRA

Machinery needs to pay for itself

when corn is $6 corn or $4. How do

you manage your machinery costs

for good and lean years?

Sustainable Pasture Management Ray Archuleta, USDA Greensboro

NC, USA

Ray will discuss how targeting soil

health will benefit your pasture

resilience through increased water

and nutrient holding capacity and

protection from erosion and soil

degradation.

What’s Holding Ontario

Shepherd’s Back?Avery Richer, U of Guelph

Results of a recent survey of the

Large Flock Operators examined

practices and concerns which are

holding Ontario’s commercial sheep

producers back. What does this

mean to the sector?

A Practical Approach To Animal

Welfare On Beef FarmsMike Petrik, Farm & Food Care

Learn about the unique resources

and practical training tools that the

IMPACT program will deliver to help

improve how we care for our

animals.

Integrated Pest Management for

Field CropsTracey Baute, OMAFRA

Gilles Quesnel, OMAFRA

Learn how to take an effective and

environmentally conscience

approach to pest management.

Certified Crop Advisor CEU

Credits applied for appear

in the bottom right corner

of each session box (CM,

PM, NM, SW, PD).

Crops and Feedstuffs OutlookRon Lakey and Peter Johnson,

OMAFRA

WheatPete and Ron will review

crops, commodities, forages and by-

products for feed ingredients now

and into the future and how it might

impact feed markets and production

decisions.



An Ounce Of Prevention. Katherine Found, Kirkton Vet Clinic

There is a growing concern of

antimicrobial resistance related to

animal agriculture. A biosecurity

program is essential to minimizing

disease outbreaks and maximizing

the effectiveness of antibiotics,

when needed.

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Starting the Farm Transition

Process

Bob Parsons, U of Vermont

The first step of succession is often

the most difficult as it involves

family communication and setting

goals. This session will explore

family dynamics and planning for

your retirement.

Practical Farm Sustainability

Through InnovationKen Nixon, Ain Lea Farms

The Nixon’s believe that Economic

and Environmental Success can be

achieved simultaneously through

innovative thinking and planning.

Ken will share the rationale and

decision factors that guide his

family.

Succeeding With Different Types

Of People On Your TeamJonathan Creaghan, London

Do you have the right people on

your team to achieve your goals?

This workshop will help you

understand and work with 4 work

styles. Which one are you?

Farm Viability, Business Planning

and Transfer

Bob Parsons, U of VermontCan the farm business survive a

transfer to the next generation or

owner? A look at the "Fairy Tale" of

farm transfers and the things you

need to consider to get it right.

If You Want Something Done –

Ask A Busy Woman!Liz Lambrick, Campbellville

Busy Liz explains how she balances

her life / work challenges. She

operates a road-side stand, works

with local community groups and

was instrumental in setting up

several local food initiatives.

Building Better Soils For

Increased Productivity and

ResilienceRay Archuleta, USDA Greensboro

NC, USA

Ray will explain the path to higher

crop productivity and soil resiliency

through the principles of soil health.

Lean how to move towards

healthier soils.

Developing Your BrandRob Murray, Intrigue Media

Branding yourself or your business.

Rob will explore what it takes to

develop brand recognition both

online and off. Are you putting your

best foot forward?

Working Smarter In Our “Crazy

Get’er Done Now World”Jonathan Creaghan, London

Discover time you never knew you

had. Remain calmer, clear-headed

when making tough decisions. A

practical workshop on how to use

mind management not time

management to get more done.

Ag Biomass: Capitalizing on New

Cropping OpportunitiesDale Cowan, Don Nott, David Smith

Crop residues and perennial grasses

are lining up to be the next frontier

for cropping. Markets are emerging

and our speakers will explore the

opportunities ahead and how to

meet/participate in them.

Understanding Generational

Differences When Managing Your

EmployeesSean Lyons, U of Guelph

Sean will explore the inter-

generational differences in the work

values and attitudes of employees

and the resulting impact this has on

the workplace.

The Crop View From 400 Feet -

Looking for InsightDale Cowan, AGRIS

Reviewing the past two years of

UAV use in assessing cropping

practices and a common sense,

practical view on the use of this

technology.

So I Opened a Country Hardware

Store…Julia Whalen, Country Sense

The surprising truths no one tells

you about starting and running your

own business; the good, the bad and

the ugly. Join Julia for an honest

discussion on the joys and

challenges of a new business.

There's An App For That! Max

Out Your Mobile TechnologyMike Cowbrough and Peter Gredig,

OMAFRA and Agnition Inc

Mike and Peter will demo apps that

have great utility for farmers and

their advisors.



Who Defines Sustainability?Paul Uys, the Food Institute

Terry Daynard, Guelph

Sustainable agriculture is a societal

high priority and likely to become

more so. In a candid discussion,

Terry and Paul will discuss the

differing definitions of sustainability

from a farm and retail perspective.

Redesigning Your SpaceStyle My Space

Learn home staging and decorating

tips from a pro. Learn how to

redesign and repurpose rooms in

your home with things you have and

a limited budget.

Wheat’s Where It’s At In The UK! Jake Freestone, Overbury Farms, UK

Wheat is the key crop on the 4000

ac Overbury Farm Estate in the UK.

Jake’s goal is 20 T/ha in the next 20

years. Find out how!

Green Energy On The Farm –

What’s New?Don Hilborn and Jake DeBruyn,

OMAFRA

What’s new with solar, small wind,

biogas, micro-hydro, and biomass

thermal technologies? Also an

update on the Feed-In Tariff and

MicroFIT programs, net metering,

and Renewable Natural Gas.

Is Your Farm GLASS Half Full,

Cracked Or Cloudy? Lyndon Stewart, Guelph

FarmGLASS involves Governance,

Leadership, Administration and

Strategy. Getting these four

elements integrated into your farm

business enables targeted

Success(ion).

Missy Bauer

2014 2014

National & International SpeakersAGRICULTURAL CONFERENCE


NEW! Introducing SoySmartFriday January 17, 2014 RIM Park, Waterloo

A full day in-depth focus on soybean production and management with

Missy BauerFarm Journal Associate Field Agronomist Bill

Bauer, B&M Crop ConsultingHorst Bohner, OMAF-MRA Soybean Specialist



Feature Speakers:



Jim Budzynski


A day-longexclusive






MacroGrain PartnersCarmel, Indiana

Mark Gardiner

Gardiner Angus RanchAshland, Kansas

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Platinum Sponsor:





The Food Institute, University of Guelph

Ray Archuleta

2014National & International SpeakersAGRICULTURAL CONFERENCE


NEW! Introducing SoilSmartFriday January 23, 2015 RIM Park, WaterlooA full day in-depth focus on soil health and



Birmingham, Michigan.



Feature Speakers:



Paul Uys


A day-longexclusive






Don Schiefelbein

Schiefelbein Farms, Kimball, Minnesota

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FarmSmart National & International Speakers2015FRIDAY, JANUARY 23 - SoilSmart NEWRIM Park, Manulife Financial Sportsplex, Forbes Hall,2001 University Avenue East, Waterloo, ON

A day-log program in addition to the FarmSmart lineup! A full day, in-depth focus on soil health to support profitable and responsible crop production now and in the future.

*Pre-Registration ONLY - Limited seating for 400Sign in at 8:45 am. First session starts at 9:00 am.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 - FarmSmartRozanski Hall, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON

Sign in at 8:45 am. First session starts at 9:00 am.*If you are interested in attending both the Friday “SoilSmart” session and the Saturday “FarmSmart conference” you must register and pay separately for each day.

Daily Registration Fees(Before January 20, 2015, includes lunch):$75 - OSCIA Member$110 - Regular fee (includes one-year OSCIA membership for 2015)$40 - Student (University/college/high school)$40 - Youth Program$75 - Faculty/extension personnelAdd $30 late fee to the above registration after January 20, 2015 or for Walk in Registrations at FarmSmart. No Soil and Crop Membership benefit with late or walk in registrations.

FarmSmart Walk-ins welcome, but lunch is not guaranteed.

For online registration, please print or save your receipt when registering. All other receipts will be distributed at the event. No refunds will be granted. If you are unable to attend you may transfer your registration to another person.

Register online at:www.farmsmartconference.com

or call 1.877.424.1300

Paul UysThe Food Institute, University of Guelph

Paul’s professional experience spans 40 years in retail. In 1987 he was recruited from South Africa by Loblaw Companies Limited, to head the fledgling product development department responsible for the company’s emerging Control labels. Later as Vice President Innovation, Paul was responsible for many highly successful branding initiatives, most notably the

launch of President’s Choice Organics, PC Blue Menu & PC “Free From” line-up. During his latter days at Loblaw’s, he was tasked with the creation & management of the Loblaw Sustainable Seafood Commitment, as well as other sustainable procurement initiatives. In 2013, after 25 years, Paul retired from Loblaw Companies, and accepted the role as Senior Director, External – The Food Institute, University of Guelph. He is also an advisor to WWF - , as well as holding a number of director positions, most recently having joined the Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC) as a board member.

Don SchiefelbeinSchiefelbein Farms Kimball, Minnesota

Don’s father and his 8 brothers and their families own a large diversified farming operation that includes

4500 acres owned for pasture and cropping and 800 registered Angus cows. They host a spring bull sale

with 300 Angus and Hybrid bulls selling along with some elite heifers up. They have a unique Buy Back

calf program and buy back 25,000 calves from bull buyers for their feedlot each year. Don is the chief financial officer for the

farm and coordinates the genetic program for the Scheifelbein herd, he also manages the promotion and advertising. Don graduated from Texas

A&M with a degree in Animal Science.

Jake FreestoneOverbury Farms, Gloucestershire, UK

Jake currently manages the in-hand farming operations for Penelope Bossom trading as Overbury Farms on the Gloucestershire/Worcestershire border. The farm totals 1560 ha and comprises arable crops, land let for vegetable production (potatoes, peas and salad onions) and permanent grassland. The grass carries a flock of 1000 ewes. The farm hosts a very diverse Higher

Level Stewardship scheme, started in January 2011. In October 2012 Jake was awarded a Nuffield Farming Scholarship, to study the possibilities of growing 20 T/ha of wheat in the next 20 years.

Nadiel KowalskiDirector of N. P. Kowalski & Cia Ltda

While working for the cooperative system in Paraná State, Brazil for 20 years, Nadiel did post-graduation in Agribusiness, Food Chains and Leadership. Today

he is self-employed working as a Consultant on Communication, corporate events organization, training

programs, institutional and commercial relationships and technical inbound and outbound tourism. Married to Eliane a music teacher for (almost) 39 years, he has two children. Vinícius,

an agronomist and Ana Lucia, an administrator and partner besides two lovely grandsons.

Youth TourOur youth program is a fully supervised day long session geared towards young people 9 to 16. The youth listen to engaging speakers, participate in hands on activities, demonstrations and tours focusing on agriculture and life on campus. A hot lunch and refreshments are provided. Please check the website for a detailed program.

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