Louisville, Kentucky to host 2015 Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference

Feb 05, 2015

Event scheduled for February 9 – 11

No matter the industry, whether sports, music or science, one of the keys to staying one step ahead of the competition is to be up to date with the newest technology, how it works and why it works best for your current operation.

Farming and agriculture are no different and Louisville, Kentucky will host the 2015 Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference, put on by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, from February 9 – 11 at the Seelbach Hilton

Some of the technologies being showcased will include:

Designing Agricultural Apps
“There’s probably an app for that.” Those words have been spoken by almost anyone with a smartphone or tablet. This class lead by Joe Dvorak from the University of Kentucky, will teach you the basics on how to design your very own app. How many times have you been in the fields wishing you had an app available to make your work easier?

Planting Technologies
This session will show farmers the new and modern planters coming onto the markets. As the population grows, the demand for crops will also and attendees will get an insight on which machines will help them optimize their farm acre by acre.

The conference will also have a keynote speaker – Jim Wessing.

Mr. Wessing is the President of Kondex Corporation and will lead the discussion “Manufacturing: Dispelling Workforce Myths, Developing its Future”.

Anyone interested in attending the conference must register.

Analyzing corn with a mobile device

Video: Early Fall Colors | Scenic Ontario Road Trip!

All adventures must come to an end, but not without one more journey! Join The Wandering Shepherds as we say farewell to our cozy Calabogie cottage and take the scenic road trip home to Ewetopia Farms. Our first stop was a breathtaking hydroelectric generating station, framed by cliffs, rushing water, and brilliant fall leaves that seemed to have changed overnight. From there, we meandered along winding backroads through lakes and hills, soaking in the spectacular autumn scenery. This year, the colors seemed to arrive earlier than usual—perhaps due to the summer’s drought? Whatever the reason, it was an unforgettable display of Ontario’s fall beauty. Finally, our holiday drew to a close as we pulled back into Ewetopia Farms, ready to return to the sheep and our daily vlogs. But this trip reminded us how important it is to pause, explore, and appreciate the simple beauty around us.