Welcome to Innovation Farms Ontario powered by FCC AgExpert, where the future of agriculture is being cultivated today.
Based in the Grove at Western Fair District in London, Ontario, our largest innovation farm is located at Haggerty Creek Ltd. - guided by farmer Chuck Baresich of Haggerty AgRobotics, and based in Bothwell, Ontario. This partnership, as well as another Innovation Farm site located in Niagara allows us to provide the resources and network to demonstrate and ground truth agricultural advancements.
Who are we?
Innovation Farms Ontario is a collaboration between four partners:
FCC: 100% invested in Canadian ag & food
Western Fair Association: A not-for-profit agricultural society located in London, Ontario
Haggerty AgRobotics: A farmer-owned AgRobotics business in Bothwell, Ontario
RHA Ventures: A venture capital and mentorship firm in London, Ontario
Why work with Innovation Farms Ontario?
Our mission is to research and test cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices to help farmers adopt innovation with less risk to improve productivity.
One connection point to real farmers & available farmland in Southwestern Ontario - connecting you to the networks you need to commercialize your product faster.
An experienced network of researchers, farmers, industry mentors, and funders - connecting you to the right people, at the right time.
Data & Reporting:
Innovation Farms Ontario is powered by FCC AgExpert.
AgExpert is the industry standard for Canadian farms. Using the AgExpert field product, Canadian Farmers can track everything on the farm, from planting to harvesting, including tracking input and operating costs.
Research Reports
Delve into the findings of our cutting-edge on farm research. Our team is currently gathering data to be compiled into our research reports.
Learn More About Our Partners
Innovation Farms Ontario powered by FCC AgExpert thrives thanks to the generous support of our partners and sponsors.
The Innovation Farms Ontario initiative is powered by AgExpert from Farm Credit Canada who have made a long term financial commitment.
Additional supporters include government agencies, private companies, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations, all united by a shared commitment to advancing agricultural innovation. Together, we are creating a robust ecosystem that fosters innovation and drives growth in the agri-tech sector.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our supporters for their invaluable contributions.
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Farmers and businessmen, Chuck and Justin Baresich operate Haggerty Creek, a 2000 acre cash crop farm as well as a retail crop inputs and grain elevator near Bothwell, Ontario.
Haggerty AgRobotics is a leader in the emerging agricultural robotics automation industry. For several years, Chuck Baresich, Founder and President, has been researching and testing various technologies on the Haggerty Creek farming operation.
The retail seed, fertilizer, crop protection and grain handling operation is part of Haggerty Creek Ltd. owned & operated by Chuck and Justin Baresich and AGRIS Cooperative since 2001. For more information visit www.haggertycreek.com, www.haggertyagrobotics.com
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RHA Ventures Inc. is a long term, value adding investor in early-stage innovative companies in the agriculture and food sector. We increase the probability of success and accelerate growth by leveraging our team’s extensive business experience, world class leadership and management skills, industry wide networks and financial resources. For information visit www.rha.ventures
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The Western Fair District is one of Canada’s oldest and largest Agricultural Societies and supports the Agriculture Community with programming and facilities that help meet the business needs of this sector while at the same time providing innovative educational experiences for today’s consumer. For more information visit www.westernfairdistrict.com
The Grove at Western Fair is the agriculture and food business hub where companies can share space, resources, and connections to create the right conditions for innovation and growth. Visit www.thegrovewfd.com
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FCC is Canada’s leading agriculture and food lender, dedicated to the industry that feeds the world. FCC employees are committed to the long-standing success of those who produce and process Canadian food by providing flexible financing, AgExpert business management software, information, and knowledge. FCC provides a complement of expertise and services designed to support the complex and evolving needs of food businesses. As a financial Crown corporation, FCC is a stable partner that reinvests profits back into the industry and communities it serves. For more information, visit www.fcc.ca
