Even before I took my first step on the grounds of the first Ag in Motion (AIM), I had the feeling something special was beginning.
Previously, I attended Canada’s Outdoor Farm show (COFS), in Woodstock, Ontario, which is an established and impressive event, and I knew the team that ran it was supporting AIM.
COFS is the first show I attended that had a genuine feeling of community — where companies not only grew crop plots and had established structures, there was also the history of the relationships between the vendors and attendees built in a neighborhood environment each time the event was held.
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I’ve also known Rob O’Connor prior to his taking the helm of AIM and was aware of his previous experience of leading farm shows in Western Canada and of his commitment to get things right.
The buzz before the first AIM did not disappoint, and I remember the feeling on the grounds from the people I talked to that the show had legs. The first show was not like the expansive and comprehensive farm show that attendees will experience this year, but the bones were there!
This is a big week for the editorial staff at GFM, because we’re coming up with a content plan for AIM.
There are teams forced on news, daily news, equipment, videos and agronomy including crop protection and genetics.
I’m helping organize the agronomy content and I would love to hear from you. What kinds of stories or topics are you interested in?
I’ve attended every Ag In Motion since it first started 10 years ago, and I’m looking forward to learning more about farming in Western Canada.
I’m also looking forward to meeting the farmers who make it happen.
I’ll be spending time at the GFM booth on the AIM grounds so if you’re in the neighborhood stop by, I’d love to meet you and to learn how The Western Producer can help make your farm successful.
