Grey County SCIA crop walk July 16

A young farmer examines corn in his field. It’s troubling that no one knows the plan for the approximately 770 acres of land in Wilmot township, nor can they find out.

The Grey County Soil & Crop Improvement Association (SCIA) will be holding a Crop Walk on Tuesday July 16 in Proton Station at Highland Custom Farming.

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The tour includes guided stops looking at wheat planted in 15-inch rows, new corn herbicides, biological treatments, soybeans, cranberry beans, oats, crop biosecurity protocols, cutting edge equipment, and an elevator tour.

The event will run from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and include lunch and refreshments.

Everyone is welcome. The event is free of charge for SCIA members and $10 for non-members. Please register by July 11 by emailing [email protected] or by calling 519-986-3756.

Grey County SCIA would like to acknowledge sponsorship from Holmes Agro, Sprucedale Agromart and Pioneer Seeds for providing lunch and refreshments.

Source: Farmtario.com

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