Two Hills Agri-Day and Trade Show

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On April 27, the annual Two Hills Agri-Day and Trade Show filled three separate buildings with presenters, guests, concessions, presentations, and children’s activities. Though seeing a decline in presenters/vendors from the year before, guests roamed through the aisles of tables throughout the whole day. Many non-profits, charity organizations, and environmental alliances shared their information at booths, drawing more guests with free giveaway draws and handouts with information. Among them, the Vermilion River Watershed Alliance and Alberta Invasive Species Council attended to share how they work with farmers, producers, and landowners to safeguard the land. Upstairs in the UFA room at the Two Hills Multi- Plex, guests enjoyed free presentations throughout the day. Thiel’s Greenhouses from Bruderheim offered their new and unique plant selections, as well as the latest biocontrol methods, such as using “good bugs,” to eliminate the bad ones in plants. Noel St. Jean replaced Toso Bozic as educational presenter on Shelterbelts, Trees, and Shrubs, and taught guests how they might use trees to reduce crop erosion, snow drifts, and dust. From the Gateway Research Association, Amber Kenyon presented information on the Farm Energy and Agri-Processing Program that they offer. At the end of the day, a 50/50 draw with half of the funds going towards Two Hills Agricultural Society operations and events, as well as draws for all the vendoor prizes, closed off the event until next year.