The Important Seed Checks You Should Be Doing to Get the Best Crop Possible
Get hands-on with Morgan Webb of Seed Check Technologies Inc. in this practical workshop on seed quality. Learn how tests like purity, germination, and vigour reveal the true potential of your seed — and how to use that information to make smarter, more confident decisions before you hit the field.

Put your farm smarts to the test in this fast-paced, hands-on challenge. Teams will rotate through skill-testing stations in plant ID, seed ID, pest ID, and more — with a few surprises along the way. Learn, laugh, and compete for the honor of being crowned Gathering Ground Gauntlet Champions!

Technology meets teamwork in this interactive session with Marissa Lemay of Merck Animal Health. Explore how the SenseHub® Cow Calf system delivers real-time insights into herd health, reproduction, and performance — helping producers make smarter, more timely management decisions.

With decades of experience in both ranching and finance, Ryan Copithorne of Cows in Control helps producers turn uncertainty into strategy. In this interactive session, he’ll share practical tools for managing market volatility and protecting your operation when prices — and risks — run high.