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Grey County Launches “Ag 4.0”, Summit and Innovation Tour November 2-3, 2016

Grey County is shining a spotlight on creative technological innovation in agriculture with a new event this November.

Ag 4.0: The Next Big Thing will take place November 2-3 in Meaford. The two-day Summit and Innovation Tour will give producers an opportunity to learn from fellow agricultural innovators.  Agricultural and food producers can connect and problem-solve with professionals from the creative and technological fields.

“Grey County is home to exceptional innovation in agriculture, food, and rural entrepreneurship,” said Ashleigh Weeden, Project Lead for Grey County’s Connected County initiative. “We work actively with leaders at home and abroad to deliver the tools our communities and businesses need to succeed.”

Registration is open for this great event with early bird pricing running to the end of summer.

Limited seats are available for the Innovation Tour. Register early to avoid disappointment.

To reserve your spot for the Summit and Innovation Tour, please visit http://connectedcounty-smartag.eventbrite.ca

Ag 4.0: The Next Big Thing is just one of pieces of building a connected county,” said Alan Barfoot, Grey County Warden. “We're committed to supporting and promoting vibrant, prosperous communities for everyone that lives, learns, works, and plays in Grey County.”

For more information, please contact:
Ashleigh Weeden, Project Lead – Connected County Initiative
ashleigh.weeden [at] grey.ca (ashleigh[dot]weeden[at]grey[dot]ca)
519-372-0219 ext. 1255
 
Philly Markowitz, Economic Development Officer – Local Food
philly.markowitz [at] grey.ca (philly[dot]markowitz[at]grey[dot]ca)
519-376-3365 ext. 6125

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