Ontario sweeps Canadian Plowing Competition

Ontario plowmen won big at the Canadian Plowing Competition which took place June 5-6 in Wanham, Alberta. Ontario was allowed to send their Champion and Reserve Champion from the 2008 IPM to compete.

• Brandon McGavin of Walton took home top honours in the Junior Plowing Competition, winning a scholarship to Olds College, the premier comprehensive agricultural college in Olds, Alberta.
• Greg Timbers of Port Perry won the Conventional Plowing Competition
• Bert Beyens of Parkhill won the trophy for the Reversible Plowing Competition
• Keenan Fried of Plattsville placed 3rd in the Junior Plowing Competition
• Barry DeGeer placed 3rd in the Conventional Plowing Competition
• Bob Campsall was Reserve Champion for the Reversible Plowing Competition

The Ontario Plowmen’s Association congratulates all the winners and looks forward to seeing them at this year’s International Plowing Match & Rural Expo, September 22-26 in Earlton, Ontario.

Watch for complete results and photos.


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