Registration Open for “Cut Waste, Grow Profit” Forum 2012

Oct 26, 2012

Forum Focuses on Food Waste, Sustainability and Food Security

Canada’s leading agriculture think-thank is hosting the “Cut Waste, Grow Profit” forum to address ways to reduce food waste and ways to achieve both profitability and environmental sustainability. The forum is an event designed for farmers, agri-business, food retailers, government officials and academic leaders.

Some of the featured speakers include representatives from Wal-Mart, Maple Leaf Foods and Sobeys Inc. Some of the key topics that will be addressed will be sustainability throughout the food chain process, examining how agriculture can reduce food waste, adjust to meet the demands of various environmental programs and identify measurements to ensure that waste management initiatives and profitability targets are being met.

The forum is on Nov. 19th 2012 and will take place in Mississauga, Ontario. Registration for the early bird fee ends today Oct. 26th, 2012 with the fee of $155 + HST with the regular rate set at $195 + HST. See for the George Morris website for the list of the speakers, agenda, location details and sponsorship list

Video: Winter Service Inspections for John Deere Equipment - The FarmCast Ep64

The FarmCast, host Troy Randall speaks with Doug Luedke, Vice President of Service, and Davin Peterson, Executive Vice President of Aftermarket at 21st Century Equipment, to discuss the importance of proactive service and how it helps farmers reduce downtime during their busiest seasons. The conversation focuses on the Winter Service Inspection Program, a comprehensive approach designed to keep equipment running at peak performance and limit costly in-season breakdowns through preventative maintenance and expert technician support.

Doug and Devin explain how 21st Century Equipment’s service teams have evolved to meet the needs of today’s connected machines. With more technology and data integrated into modern equipment, technicians now play a vital role in both mechanical repairs and precision ag support. Through advanced diagnostics, machine monitoring, and John Deere’s Expert Alerts, they can identify and address potential issues before they become major problems—saving customers valuable time, money, and frustration.

Throughout the discussion, the team shares real-world success stories demonstrating how proactive inspections and customer-focused service help maximize uptime and efficiency for every operation. Whether it’s a large tractor, combine, or small mower, the goal remains the same: to provide trusted, reliable support that helps farmers and landowners stay productive and confident in their equipment year-round.