13 Thank You for Your Trust & Time, Since 1999 Better Farming | November 2024 Robert Meier (Case IH territory sales manager), Brantford: “The challenge in future won’t be in getting money; the challenge will be in getting people. So, what’s the solution? Autonomous tractors and other technology will advance and make it easier to open the field for operators. There will be more autonomy and smarter equipment on our farms in 2049. A lot more expansion of the labour pool achieved through technology.” Ken Pearcey (beef), Bracebridge: “I believe our industry is going to get very corporate and many smaller farms are going to have a tough time surviving. Back when I started farming, things were very different, and people were able to enjoy more locally produced food. Things have changed; milk and other products are being transported longer distances to reach people.” Greg Schmidt (cash-crop, dairy), Woodstock: “I worry there will be too much bureaucracy, and farmers won’t be able to operate in the same way they do now. I think in 25 years it will be a lot harder for smaller family farms, and large corporations will take over, in an effort to keep up with competition. I hope there will be a way to support family farms, while still finding ways to improve productivity.” Sara Wood (cash-crop, poultry), Mitchell: “Our largest challenge will be the preservation of water. In 25 years, we will be focused more than ever on water conservation. “How we manage it, conserve it, and acquire it. “By 2049, we will also have transitioned from being ‘just a farmer’ to being CEO of a farming operation. Even now, we are multi-million-dollar business owners and CEOs.” BF Digging Deeper WWW.GLENGARRY.CA Let's make it work. We'll help you get there. Maybe the weather didn’t cooperate. Maybe your plans changed. Maybe your partner wants out, or the kids want in. Whatever it is, it’s called farming. When others can’t see it… we do. Ate Today? Thank A Farmer. We will be selling a limited number of our popular new “25th Anniversary” commemorative T-shirts at the OFA 2024 Annual General Meeting this month. See you there! Thanks to all OFA members for your trust and time, since 1999. November 26-27, 2024 Delta Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre Paul Nolan Publisher - Since 1999 - Glenn Ruegg Senior Sales Associate - Since 2000 - Jennifer Longstreet Marketing Coordinator - Since 2008 - ONTARIO FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE Annual General Meeting Tracey Howell photo
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