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2013 London Farm Show Opens Its Doors

London Fair Farm Show Celebrating 75 Years

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The 75th London Fair Farm Show kicks-off today. The popular event features a number of speakers, stage presentations and exhibitors. The event is held at the Western Fair District grounds in London, Ontario.

Some of the highlights for Wednesday March 6th include: anniversary opening ceremonies, Libro succession planning, Farms.com Risk Management presentation (Moe Agostino), presentation on maximizing mobile record keeping, planter clinic with Case IH, and a farmer/agronomist panel discussion.

Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. The official hashtag of the event is #LDNFarmShow.


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