2025 On demand videos
These are pre-recorded presentations which are available for viewing online during GBFW'25 and for 30 days afterwards.
Anyone who purchases a ticket will be given access to these videos, whether you attend GBFW in-person in Elmwood, or online through the livestream.
Updates for the 2025 program will be made as they become available.
OSCIA Programs Update
Presented by: Lois Sinclair, Regional Program Lead/Client Services Team/Workshop Leader, Ontario Soil & Crop Improvement Association
Lois will share details about the programs that OSCIA offers, and the funding that they administer.
Lois grew up in Huron County on a mixed farm north of Goderich. She is heading into her 18th year with OSCIA. She started with OSCIA as a program representative in Huron County, for 8 years. Then as Regional Program Lead for the Regions of Heartland, Georgian Central, and Hamilton-Wentworth, serving producers in those 9 Counties. Changes in 2023 puts her working alongside all field staff, being “the client services team”. She lives in Huron County, with her husband Bob, on a beef and cash crop operation. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, their four grandchildren and when time permits, a challenging puzzle.
Cattle Market Oulook
Presented by: Steve Duff, Chief Economist, OMAFA
Steve will provide a current situation and outlook for the cattle sector.
Coming from a dairy and beef background in Northumberland county, Steve completed a Masters in Ag Economics from the University of Guelph in 1996. Steve joined OMAFRA in late 1997 and for close to 15 years, Steve was OMAFRA’s lead on business risk management programs such as AgriStability and Crop Insurance. In 2016, Steve was the recipient of the FARE Distinguished Alumni award. Steve is currently OMAFRA’s Chief Economist. Steve is an adjunct professor at the University of Guelph and former Vice-Chair of Farm Management Canada. Steve and his wife Robyn also operate a beef and cash crop operation near Colborne Ontario.
Sheep Market Oulook
Presented by: Steve Duff, Chief Economist, OMAFA
Steve will provide a current situation and outlook for the sheep and wool sector.
Coming from a dairy and beef background in Northumberland county, Steve completed a Masters in Ag Economics from the University of Guelph in 1996. Steve joined OMAFRA in late 1997 and for close to 15 years, Steve was OMAFRA’s lead on business risk management programs such as AgriStability and Crop Insurance. In 2016, Steve was the recipient of the FARE Distinguished Alumni award. Steve is currently OMAFRA’s Chief Economist. Steve is an adjunct professor at the University of Guelph and former Vice-Chair of Farm Management Canada. Steve and his wife Robyn also operate a beef and cash crop operation near Colborne Ontario.
Bactoscan Testing and milk quality troubleshooting
Presented by: Betty-Anne Elliott, Field Service Representative, Dairy Farmers of Ontario
Betty-Anne will talk about what your Bactoscan result tells you, and cover troubleshooting tips for improving your milk quality.
I started my career with OMAF as a "milk inspector" in 1982 after receiving my BSC(Agriculture) from the University of Guelph. In 1998, I joined Dairy Farmers of Ontario as the Field service Representative for Bruce and Huron Counties. I continue to provide support to producers regarding DFO policies, ensure farms in my zone have Grade A premises and assist producers with milk quality issues.
Hybrid Selection: The Ins and Outs of Corn Silage
Presented by: Stephan Botha Ruminant Sales and Nutrition Representative, Wallenstein Feed and Supply
This will be a discussion on corn silage hybrid selection to maximize performance for from the focus of heat units variety and disease management.
Stephan was born and raised in South Africa and moved to Canada at age 16. He worked with elephants for around 15 years. He spent a number of years traveling to the US and Africa doing repro and research work before starting his Masters at the University of Guelph with a focus on reproductive biology. Stephan then moved to Eastern Ontario where he started his career in dairy nutrition.
Of course I'm Stressed! How to Manage the unavoidable stresses of farming
Presented by: Carrie Pollard, Owner, Flourish with Compassion
As farmers we encounter daily demands, challenges and stresses that are unexpected, unavoidable, or out of our control. Fortunately, not all stress is harmful and some can actually be helpful. This presentation will help you recognize the signs of chronic stress and burnout and offer practical tools for making stress work for you, rather than against you.
Carrie is a registered social worker, grain farmer, and a mother of five children and a basset hound named Henry. She brings 20 years of clinical experience to her conversations about farmer mental health and wellness.
Connection between the Horse - Human Nervous Systems
Presented by: Melissa Cacamo, SmartCert Canada
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