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Ontario’s leading grower of asparagus, blueberries, cabbage, cucumbers, ginseng, peanuts, peppers, pumpkins, rye, sour cherries squash, strawberries, sweet corn and sweet potatoes.

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Welcome producers and exhibitors to our second annual Canada’s Fruit & Veg Tech X-Change. We trust that you will find this a rewarding experience.

The agricultural industry is a culture much like a family unit who understands and appreciates the internal conflicts that each family undergoes. This year, Mother Nature has not been kind to the tender fruit growers. The adversities of weather is a common thread amongst us and probably the first introduction to any conversation.

We are offering a complimentary brunch on opening day of the X-Change, and as you gather at the breakfast table, it will be the first place that you exchange ideas, support each other and enjoy the synergy of your industry.

This is an exciting time where the consumer is becoming educated, and wants to understand the chain of production that goes into the food that their family consumes.

If you need anything, look for any of our staff wearing neon green shirts and they will be pleased to help you.

Thank you to all of our supporters, sponsors, partners and exhibitors.

MessaGe fRoM THe feDeRal MInIsTeR of aGRICUlTURe, GeRRy RITz

I’m delighted to extend greetings on behalf of The Prime Minister and the Government of Canada to everyone participating in the 2012 Fruit & Veg Tech X-Change show.

This exciting three-day event for both producers and consumers alike showcases the many new technologies and sustainable farming practices in agriculture today.

World-wide, consumers recognize Canada’s top-quality fruits and vegetables, and our Government is committed to ensuring that future generations of farmers are poised to compete in the global marketplace. Along with other key investments in horticulture, we recently launched the new $50 million Agriculture Innovation Program to improve the productivity and competitiveness of the Canadian agriculture sector and help capture opportunities in domestic and global markets.

We understand that an innovative and protable future for Canadian farmers and processors means a stronger economy and brighter future for all Canadians. That is why we continue to support Canadian growers and the entire horticulture sector.

I encourage you to visit the many exhibits here at the show and to enjoy the great local produce for sale at the farmers’ market.

Once again, welcome and enjoy the show!

a MessaGe fRoM THe pRoVInCIal MInIsTeR of aGRICUlTURe,

On behalf of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Aairs, I am pleased to welcome you to Canada’s Fruit & Veg Tech X-Change, the largest horticulture trade show.

This event is a great opportunity to see the diversity of Ontario’s edible horticulture products, and to see the latest in technology and equipment. It is also an excellent forum for sharing information and expertise, and to help business connect with each other. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ontario’s dedicated growers. I appreciate your commitment to Ontario’s agri-food industry and to making this province stronger.

We all know how important it is to support local growers and bring more of the good things you grow to Ontario tables. Our government is pleased to support buying local, and we’ve made signicant investments in support of local food. When we buy local, everyone wins, especially our farmers, businesses and the local economy.

I trust you will enjoy the Fruit and Veg Tech X-Change and wish you all the best for the future.

Kindest regards,

Canada’s Fruit & Veg Tech X-Change is proud to announce the official launch of the robot farmers “Prospero” and “Aquarius”.

Invented by an Iowa-based engineer David Dorhout, from Dorhout R&D; he describes Prospero as a spider-like robot, specifically designed for row crop application; having the ability to plant, tend and harvest crops.

“Prospero is the working prototype of an Autonomous Micro Planter (AMP) that uses a combination of swarm and game theory. It is meant to be deployed as a group or swarm” says Dorhout. “Prospero will eventually have the ability to plant, tend and harvest –autonomously transitioning from one phase to another”.

The “Aquarius” robot is designed to aid greenhouse operators with dispensing water and other nutrients to plants. Astonishingly enough, this robot will be ready for pre-order at our event.

“Greenhouse growers are concerned more than ever with increasing labour costs and precision tending of their greenhouse crops. These growers are motivated to attend with their families, specifically for irrigation field days and the greenhouse farmer robot launch” states Jillian McCallum, from Essex County Growers Association. Greenhouse operations have significant impact in the horticulture sector; they are serious about technology and educating the next generation”.

Live demonstrations are on-going, for all three days. The Robot farmer exhibit is adjacent to the TD Hospitality Building!

Proudly Sponsored By:

DaVID CHIlTon

A new Dragon on CBC’s Dragons’ Den & Best Selling Author of The Wealthy Barber Series comes to the X-Change!

Significantly older and marginally wiser, Dave Chilton offers his unique perspectives on smart financial planning. Come see him LIVE - Saturday July 14, 2012 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm. Located in the TD Hospitality Building.

Bring your OFA membership card and receive a complimentary gift, courtesy of OFA and TD Private Investment Advice.

Proudly Sponsored By:

lIVe DeMos: all 3 Days (THURs., fRI., saT.)

10:30am - 11:00am IrrIgatIon FIeld days

Featuring: Vanden Bussche Irrigation, Cadman Irrigation, R&W Equipment, AgriVeg, Hoskin Scientific • South side of Front Rd.

11:00am - 11:30am Carpe dIem teChnologIes

Lazor Predator Deterrent • Blueberry Demo Plot

11:30am - 12:00pm dorhout r&d

Official Launch of the Robot Farmers • Adjacent to TD Hospitality Building

11:30am - 1:30pm prIde In growIng speakers serIes Erie Innovation & Commercialization • Conference Centre (upper level)

11:30am - 12:00pm the Farm oFFICe/gps ontarIo

Crop Greenseeker and Weedseeker Sensor Demo • Blueberry Demo Plot

12:30pm - 1:00pm ag BusIness & Crop InC

Swinglet CAM/ SenseFly • Blueberry Demo Plot

1:30pm - 2:00pm r&w equIpment & rJ equIpment Precision Plug Planting Demo • Ontario Garden Plot

2:00pm - 2:30pm luCknow (helm weldIng)

Rotavator Demo Ontario • Garden Plot

2:00pm - 2:30pm BrodIe ag and IndustrIal InC

Compost Generation Demo • At exhibit (Niagara Ave)

2:30pm - 3:00pm gloBal repaIr

Compost Windrow Turner Demo • At exhibit (Niagara Ave)

2:30pm - 3:00pm Carpe dIem teChnologIes

Lazor Predator Deterrent • Blueberry Demo Plot

3:00pm - 3:30pm ag BusIness & Crop InC

Swinglet CAM/ SenseFly • Blueberry Demo Plot

3:30pm - 4:00pm the Farm oFFICe/gps ontarIo

Crop Greenseeker and Weedseeker Sensor Demo • Blueberry Demo Plot

3:30pm - 4:00pm dorhout r&d

Official Launch of the Robot Farmers • Adjacent to TD Hospitality Building

4:00pm - 4:30pm IrrIgatIon FIeld days

Featuring: Vanden Bussche Irrigation, Cadman Irrigation, R&W Equipment, AgriVeg, Hoskin Scientific • South side of Front Rd.

4:00pm - 4:30pm r&w equIpment & rJ equIpment

Precision Plug Planting Demo • Ontario Garden Plot

4:30pm - 5:00pm luCknow (helm weldIng)

Rotavator Demo • Ontario Garden Plot

4:30pm - 5:00pm BrodIe ag and IndustrIal InC

Compost Generation Demo • At exhibit (Niagara Ave)

5:00pm - 5:30pm gloBal repaIr

Compost Windrow Turner Demo • At exhibit (Niagara Ave)

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on-GoInG: all 3 Days (THURs., fRI., saT.)

CFVtX Xpo - new!

Farm Family XPO • Adjacent to Front Rd. Woodlot XPO • Norfolk Ave

Organic XPO • Industry Pavilion 2

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Wireless Environmental Monitoring • Irrigation Field Days (South side of Front Rd.)

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Solar Predator Fencing demo • At exhibit (Essex Ave.)

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Bedding Pro - Berry crops and vineyards • At exhibit (Essex Ave.)

mgI laBels and laBel maChInery ltd

Top/Bottom auto label; electric label guns; PTI case label machinery • At exhibit (Industry Pavilion 1)

hIghland FenCIng

Predator Fencing - equine and agricultural • At exhibit (Essex Ave.)

norseCo, seIgers seeds, duBoIs IrrIgatIon, katan kItChens

New crop & Variety Trials • Ontario Garden Plot

maX underhIll’s Farm supply

Cover crop field plot • At exhibit (North and South of Industry Pavilion 2)

wIllsIe equIpment

Organic Tillage / Mechanical Demo • At exhibit (Niagara Ave)

tazu teChnologIes

Mower and harvesting equipment (viticulture) • At exhibit (Essex Ave)

eastern Farm maChInery

Precision Plug Planter demo • At exhibit booth, outdoor

grand rIVer BrewIng - nICkel Brook Brewery - sIlVer lake Vodka

Local Micro Breweries / Vodka - Sampling • TD Hospitality Building

south Coast wInerIes & growers assoCIatIon Winery Sampling • TD Hospitality Building

susan Bennett, loCal artIst

Rural Art Work, 4-H Ontario Fundraiser • TD Hospitality Building

THURsDay only

10:00am - 11:30am ComplImentary produCer BrunCh! (CoVered In Cost oF general admIssIon) Come out and network with elite produce brokers from Canada and the USA. Sponsored by XPlornet Communications • TD Hospitality Building

11:30am - 11:50am dr. ralph martIn, sustaInaBIlIty ChaIr - uoFg, speaking on the challenges and opportunities for organic fruit and vegetables in OntarioTD • Hospitality Building

6:00pm - 8:00pm thursday eVenIng - VIp produCer & eXhIBItor dInner!

*tICketed eVent! Pig roast, wine and micro brews, local food, hor’ deureves, steel drum band! • Burning Kiln Winery 1079 Front Rd. (2 kms east of X-Change) shuttle serVICe aVaIlaBle!

fRIDay only

12:00pm oFFICIal openIng CeremonIes

Presented By: Mark Wales - President of OFA, Mac James - Vice Chair of OFVGA, Rene Van Acker - Associate Dean UofG • New OFA “Proud to Farm” Building (Elgin - 2nd St)

saTURDay only

9:30am - 11:30am lIVe equIpment auCtIon

Ag Equipment, small engine, construction - No reserves

Presented By: Sunrise Equipment Auctions • South Side of Front Rd.

12:00pm - 1:00pm wealthy BarBer, CanadIan CeleBrIty speaker

Speaking on smart financial planning.

Sponsored By: TD Private Investment Advice & OFA. Bring your OFA membership card and receive a free gift courtesy of OFA & TD! • TD Hospitality Building

1:00pm lIVe Floral auCtIon - FundraIser For Breast CanCer

Presented by: Courtland Gardens, Sunrise Equipment Auctions • TD Hospitality Building (Patio)

Dr ralph Martin, SuStainability Chair at the univerSity of Guelph, GueSt Speaker at the orGaniC Xpo.

Thursday July 12th at 11:30 am at the TD Hospitality building

• Knock down design allows you to: - Ship and Store empty bins at a 3:1 ratio - Decrease your repair time

• Bolt and Receiver connection provides solid mechanical connection

• 4x4 treated runners and a 2x10 solid floor provides a solid foundation for your bin

We recognize the dedication and commitment from producers within our horticulture industry. Having strong family values, supporting one another and supporting the industry are invaluable. The future generation and community all starts with the farm family unit. In an effort to promote social awareness and support the farm families who have been affected by breast cancer, we have a LIVE FLORAL AUCTION, Saturday, July 14th at 1pm. Located at the TD Hospitality Building Patio area. We will also have a SILENT AUCTION ongoing throughout the 3-day show, within the Farm Family XPO.

The Farm Family XPO is located at the South end of the X-Change, for all 3-days, we will feature the following:

CulINArY ExPErT lYNN OGrYzlO – Lynn travels Ontario promoting her best seller “The Ontario Table cookbook” and the $10 a week message, a Billion Dollar Impact and why to buy local “…this is more than a cookbook, it is an agricultural journey designed to introduce you to the people, food and culture of Ontario’s local food” states Lynn.

WOrkPlACE SAfETY - Canadian Agricultural Safety Association and the “Canada Farm Safety Plan” will be presented to attending producers. Workplace Safety will also have a children’s colouring contest – the winner will receive a pink fishing pole, proceeds going to breast cancer.

APPlE PArEr DEmO! - The parer/corer removes the skin and apple core. As the crank is turned three times a paring knife removes the skin as the apple revolves. At the same time, a coring knife enters the apple to remove the core. The apple is automatically removed after paring and coring. Innovation that works! Demo Times: 11:30am - 12:00pm & 2:00pm - 2:30pm & 4:00pm - 4:30pm

BErrYlICIOuS fArm mArkET – Serving Ontario Farm Fresh Produce, jams, jellies, honey and HOT HOT HOT corn on the cob! ALL DAY!

PurPlE DAzE lAvENDEr - Retailing a variety of processed lavender products and bulk lavender. A unique gift for yourself or someone you care about.

AllIED ASSOCIATES “fArm ADvISOrY uPDATE” - An overview of recent changes to farm programs and taxation with special emphasis on fruit & veg growers. All 3 days - Demo Times: 10:45am - 11:05am & 1:45pm -2:05pm.

Floral Auction Proudly Sponsored By:

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THURsDay JUly 12, 2012 11:30aM - 1:50pM

11:30 - 11:50 n markets For FruIts and VegetaBles

Dr. JOHN CrANfIElD, University of Guelph

John Cranfield is a Professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resources Economics at the University of Guelph. He has a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Guelph and a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University. John’s research focuses on the economics of consumer demand for food and food products; innovation in the agri-food and biotechnology sectors; and economic history.

11:50 - 12:10 n Jerusalem artIChoke

Dr. frANCO BErruTI, Western University

Dr. Berruti is an Associate Dean with Western University’s Engineering Department. He has a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from Politecnico of Torino in Italy. After immigrating to Canada, Dr. Berruti received his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Waterloo. Dr. Berruti’s approach is to develop strong collaborations, where the research team considers not just the problem but related factors including environmental issues such as sustainability, efficiencies and economy.

12:10 - 12:30 n hops In ontarIo

EvAN ElfOrD, OMAFRA

Evan is the new Crop Development Specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, based in Simcoe Ontario. He works on developing information related to specialty crop production and marketing for a range of crops including ethno-cultural vegetables, specialty berries, specialty grains, and processing crops such as hops. Evan grew up on a hog farm in Cannington, Ontario and prior to joining the ministry he worked for the University of Guelph, industry associations and a horticultural farm operation.

12:30 - 12:50 n ethnIC VegetaBle researCh

Dr. vAlErIO PrImOmO, Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (VRIC)

Dr. Valerio Primomo received his B.Sc in Biochemistry from McGill University in 1994 and his M.Sc. in Plant Breeding and Genetics from the University of Guelph in 2000. In 2004, Valerio completed his Ph.D. at the University of Guelph where he mapped QTLs associated with isoflavone content in soybean seed. In 2011, Valerio joined Vineland as a Research Scientist - Vegetable Breeding. His work is focused on developing vegetable varieties that perform well under environmental stresses, as well as varieties with improved disease resistance and nutritional value using current molecular technology.

12:50 - 1:10 n muCk VegetaBles - an update

JAmIE rEAumE, Holland Marsh Growers’ Association

Jamie Reaume is the Executive Director of the Holland Marsh Growers’ Association, a small, regional group of farmers impacting upon the unique area just north of Toronto. Since July 2008, he has been working to improve conditions for farmers in the Holland Marsh and area, bridging the rural-urban gap, communicating with consumers, media, and government stakeholders, and putting Ontario’s Salad (and Soup) Bowl back on the map. He is considered a farmer advocate, working for the farming and agricultural community and will continue to do so at the behest of the association’s Board of Directors.

1:10 - 1:30 n the ontarIo hazelnut Industry

mArTIN HODGSON, Butternut Farms

Martin Hodgson graduated from the University of Guelph in 1974 with an Honours B.Sc. specializing in Earth Science. Currently Martin is the Exec. VP of Anchoring for WIlliams Form hardware and Rockbolts (Canada) Ltd. of London, ON where for the past 23 years he has been involved in the marketing and sales of anchoring products for rock, soil and concrete for heavy construction projects across Canada. He lives with his wife Pat on a 100 acre farm in Southern Ontario where they have established hazelnut trees. Through his 17 years of work, he has been able to identify trees that are immune to the blight and will be the basis of the hazelnut industry.

1:30 - 1:50 n an IntroduCtIon to ontarIoFresh.Ca

mEGAN HuNTEr, Ontariofresh.ca

Megan is a Communications Manager at the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation and the project lead for Ontariofresh.ca, a new business-to-business, online networking and marketing tool designed to increase the amount of local food bought and sold across the province. Megan’s work is closely linked to the Broader Public Sector Investment Fund - a granting program aimed at increasing the amount of local food in our public institutions. Megan is a University of Toronto graduate with an HBA in International Relations and Environmental Policy, and a Certified Environmental Practitioner (EP).

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fRIDay

JUly 13, 2012

11:30aM - 1:50pM

11:30 - 11:50 n russIan dandelIon market

Dr. DAvID WOlYN, University of Guelph

Dr. David Wolyn is a Professor in the Department of Plant Agriculture, University of Guelph, specializing in plant breeding and genetics. He has been conducting an asparagus breeding program since 1988 and his Guelph Millennium hybrid won Seed of the Year Award in 2005. In 2011, he initiated a project to breed and develop Russian Dandelion as a new crop and domestic source of natural rubber. At the University he teaches Plant Breeding, Plant Genetics and Physiological Genetics.

11:50 - 12:10 n mInor use

CrAIG HuNTEr, ONTArIO fruIT AND vEGETABlE GrOWErS’ ASSOCIATION

Craig Hunter, of Simcoe, spent almost 28 years with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, retiring as Program Lead for Crop Protection, and as Provincial Minor Use (pesticides) Co-ordinator. He has been at the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association for five years, continuing to be a strong advocate for grower access to modern, safe and effective pest management tools. He has been at the forefront of the development of the National Minor Use Initiative.

12:10 - 12:30 n noVel hortICulture health produCts

JIm TODD, OMAFRA

Dr. Jim Todd joined OMAFRA as a crop transition specialist in 2005. Jim began his career with a B.Sc. from the University of Waterloo, followed by a Ph.D. from the old horticulture department at the University of Guelph. After graduation, he began a series of post-doctoral positions which led to a position at Monsanto in St. Louis. While there, he worked on projects ranging from large scale gene expression analysis to looking for ways to increase the protein content of corn seed. As OMAFRA’s transition crop specialist, Jim works on identifying crops with potential to serve as agricultural feedstocks for Ontario’s developing bioeconomy.

12:30 - 12:50 n agrICultural applICatIons

kEllY BrOOkS, AgNition Inc.

In 2008, Kelly founded SpeakFeel - a mobile agency that develops solutions for Canada’s most well known brands as well as creating their own successful products. In 2009, SpeakFeel joined forces with thought leaders in the agri-food community to launch AgNition Inc., a mobile technology firm focusing solely on solutions for agriculture. AgNition Inc. has successfully deployed 2 mobile products in 2010. Kelly has presented product and strategy for the Canadian Marketing Association’s Digital and Mobilerelated events. She sits on the Board of Directors for the Guelph Technology and Design Cluster Cooperative.

12:50 - 1:10 n the ImpaCt oF the honeyBee In hortICulture

lES ECClES, Ontario Beekeeping Association

Les Eccles is the OBA Tech-Transfer Lead Specialist. Les’s educational background includes both a Diploma in Agriculture from the Ontario Agricultural College and a B.Sc. in Agriculture from the University of Guelph. Les developed his interest in beekeeping and research at the University of Guelph Apiculture Research Centre and has been instrumental in various research projects and presentations. Les is returning to Ontario after spending two years in Mexico; working with beekeepers and organizations to transfer beekeeping technology into the field, and certify beekeeping operations for honey exportation to European markets.

1:10 - 1:30 n BIomass BoIlers For hortICulture

Dr. ANImESH DuTTA, University of Guelph

Dr. Animesh Dutta is an Assistant Professor and Program Leader of Mechanical Engineering at the School of Engineering, University of Guelph. Dr. Dutta is specialized in advanced energy systems, biomass conversion, and thermo-fluid science with hands-on experience in boiler design and pilot plant operation, design and performance of various tests in laboratory scale and pilot scale units, thermal design and process development. He has been consistently delivering new and innovative ideas in the areas of sustainable energy technologies and heat transfer, with more than 100 technical papers in the form of referred journals, technical reports, and conference proceedings.

1:30 - 1:50 n super Foods For health

JAmIE DrAvES, Katan Kitchens

Jamie Draves is the Founder, CEO and President of Katan Kitchens. Having suffered through a “health crisis” in 2007, he has spent several years using his research and chemistry/ environmental science towards understanding the role of diet in health. Thirteen years experience in the pharmaceutical and retail health industries, has allowed Jamie to collate and ‘make sense’ of the wealth of food health information that exists in the public domain. Under Jamie’s direction, Katan Kitchens has taken an active role in expanding the local Super-Food market.

Norfolk County has the largest woodlot owners association in the Province of Ontario, with many farm members. Sustainable cropping of a farm woodlot can generate an additional revenue stream and/or be used for various on farm construction projects. See the latest in saws, wood splitters, dump wagons, custom milling, reforestation/ conservation and much more.

By 2020, agriculture in south central Ontario will be diversified, profitable and healthy with many opportunities for the rural entrepreneur to flourish and expand.

Erie Innovation and Commercialization has an objective to diversify agriculture and agri-food opportunities through the development of innovation, processing, new technologies and organized sector participants. The result will be new business, employment and enhanced prospects for economic development within the sand plains and allow the sector to move from previous economic drivers to new economic stimuli.

The result of building this strategy is to establish multi-sectoral partnerships in innovation that can contribute to a transformation of the economy. Erie Innovation and Commercialization has established a framework for engagement and commercialization across the spectrum of regional ingenuity, creativeness and entrepreneurial spirit. Erie Innovation and Commercialization’s ability to connect talent, knowledge and relationships to improve collaboration, innovation and delivery will benefit the south central Ontario region, resulting in stronger economic growth and increased levels of prosperity.