Ontario Grain Farmer August 2022

Live video footage from a GoPro camera fixed to a drone could be projected onto the high-resolution screen to show variability in a field. Being able to do this allows demonstrators to draw attention to the impact of different management strategies on soil health, water quality and even crop condition. The best applications, says MacDonald, are those that show activity. "Having the big video screen is really no different than making videos and showing them indoors in the wintertime at different events," he says. "But being able to dig the soil and show them wormholes, for instance. Focus in on that, put it up on the big screen where you actually see the worms moving in real-time. I think it's more powerful." Brittany Roka, OSCIA association development advisor, says the possibilities are endless in terms of what MSTS can offer. "We're just like scratching the surface of all the activities that we can do," she says. "We're just getting it out there across the province and kind of showcasing what it can do." While the initial purchase cost was funded by OMAFRA, OSCIA covers overhead costs for storage, haulage and technicians. Currently, MSTS is stored at the Canada Outdoor Farm Show site near Woodstock, Ont. It's weatherresistant, so it can be used even if rain tries to spoil the day. Roka noted that although their focus as an organization is on soil and crops, MSTS is not commodity specific. Priority will be given to local and regional events where OSCIA is involved, including on-farm research sites and knowledge transfer events. Reservations can be made through OSCIA. As knowledge transfer is the aim, Roka says it's important to keep rental costs low. "The MSTS speaks to who OSCIA is as an organization," she says. "We're all about the networking, the knowledge transfer, and working with other organizations." "We're all about working together, and with this suite of tools, it gives us the opportunity to reach such a broad audience across the province of Ontario," Roka concludes. l ONTARIO GRAIN FARMER 29 AUGUST 2022 “Being able to dig the soil and show them wormholes.. put it up on the big screen where you actually see the worms moving in real-time. I think it's more powerful…” says MacDonald. AirMix Liquid Fluidizer Flat Floor Stainless Tanks Stainless Hopper Bins Powder Coated Multi-Purpose SmoothWall Bins Meridian is the leader in fertilizer storage systems. Take advantage of low prices, bulk savings and avoid lineups when you’re time matters most by storing fertilizer on your farm. Meridian has a full range of customizable Stainless Tanks and SmoothWall Bins sure to fit your needs. ® © 2021 Meridian Manufacturing Inc. Registered Trademarks Used Under License. (11/2021)

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