A new way to tap into future technology, today!

Introducing FS PARTNERS Touching Tomorrow Today Technology Tour

Touching Tomorrow Today might not be easy to say five times fast, but neither is keeping up with the fast-pace world of agriculture science: And that is why the FS PARTNERS’ 3T technology tour was introduced.

On one of the hottest days of the summer, three tractors pulled over 110 participants on mobile bleachers throughout the corn and soybean fields at the Syngenta Research Farm in Plattsville. At each stop, the group heard from experts on various topics such as biological pest control, new and innovative corn traits and the very controversial topic of bee health and the use of new products and technologies available to ensure bee safety.

With eight highly technical topics on the agenda, the tour demonstrated innovative technologies available today, and in the future, to help farmers maximize their yields, reduce environmental impact, and optimize the way they do business.

Don McLean, GROWMARK Ontario agronomy business director came up with the idea of the 3T tech tour, saying that the program utilizes GROWMARK's FS Green Plan Solutions® program, designed specifically to help customers meet their performance goals. “We are providing the best agronomic recommendations and year-round support for our customers’ operations from local, knowledgeable and professional crop specialists,” says McLean.

Stewart Cressman of
 Crystal Brook Farms

During the tour, I managed to track down one progressive farmer who spoke to me about the importance of these types of educational events for his operation. Stewart Cressman, of Crystal Brook Farms operates a fourth generation farm, operating 1000 acres of combined cash and feed crops and a 400 head beef feedlot, just southwest of Kitchener. Cressman commented that the day was most beneficial to him. “It is an excellent way to showcase new technology and to see what new tools are in the toolbox for producers down the road; and I especially like to support companies like Syngenta that are very progressive in bringing new products to the market and who work closely with the universities and government in research and development” says Cressman.

Cressman has attended the last three years of Pursuit of Maximum Yield events and said that since then, he has moved more of his business over to FS. “I am impressed with the knowledge and programs they provide,” he adds.

 FS PARTNERS partnered with Syngenta and Bayer CropScience to bring these technologies to its customers.

 FS PARTNERS customers toured the fields of  Syngenta's Research Farm in Plattsville
during the first Touching Tomorow Today Technology Tour.