Woodstock, ON is known as the Dairy Capital of Canada but is also home of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show – the nation’s largest agricultural trade show. As Cindy and I gear up for a big one here in the USA it’s time to look ahead to the big show in Canada!

From September 11 to 13, thousands of farmers flock to the show for its infamous demonstrations and 725 exhibitors. You can find a list of features for 2012 here.

New for the dairy producer in 2012 are: FIVE robotic milking systems will be on display presenting the full scope of today’s options. The BriteSpan Dairy Innovation Centre, a fully operational barn, will showcase the DeLaval VMS Voluntary Milking System and Lely Astronaut A4 as they milk side-by-side. Farmers can also see the Astrea 20.20 robotic milking system from Ag-Co Products Ltd., MIone (Milking Intelligence) from GEA Farm Technologies and the MR-S1 Milking Robot from BouMaticRobotics Canada.

Since 1994, this annual event has built a hefty reputation as the one-stop-shop for new farm equipment and technology. For dairy crowds and farmers of all types, it’s a must-see event.

For more information, visit www.outdoorfarmshow.com or follow @outdoorfarmshow on Twitter.