Education

The 2019 International Plowing Match & Rural Expo (IPM) is a showcase of agricultural excellence that aims to teach about agricultural practice and allow students a closer look at farming in its many forms. The experience promises to be interactive and informative, and presenters will engage students of all ages throughout their day at the Match.

Along with the education tents, students and staff will have the opportunity to:

• explore displays and demonstrations of various farm equipment with a provided passport leading them to “hotspots” in tented city.
• learn about the heritage and history of Ontario agriculture
• enjoy live performances by various entertainers

All school buses bringing students to the 2019 IPM will enter the grounds off Olivier Rd, Verner. Any vehicles accompanying a bus to bring students must have EDUCATION clearly marked in their dash to proceed to the Education area.

There will be a clearly marked drop off and pick up area at the Education Gate for buses and school vehicles. Buses will then proceed down Olivier Rd to park in bus designated parking and drivers will be brought back to the grounds by tractor and wagon. Accompanying vehicles will park in education parking on Olivier Rd.

The fee is $5 per student (including tax).

The IPM typically hosts between 8,000 to 12,000 students over the five days. We encourage you to begin planning for your attendance by:

• Registering your school
• Booking your busing – this is up to each school to book. Transportation information will be updated closer to the match.
• Reviewing the materials posted on the IPM Education web pages

All school buses bringing students to the 2019 IPM will enter the grounds off Olivier Rd, Verner. Any vehicles accompanying a bus to bring students must have EDUCATION clearly marked in their dash to proceed to the Education area.

There will be a clearly marked drop off and pick up area at the Education Gate for buses and school vehicles. Buses will then proceed down Olivier Rd to park in bus designated parking and drivers will be brought back to the grounds by tractor and wagon. Accompanying vehicles will park in education parking on Olivier Rd.

Pumpkin Chucking
Scarecrow Creation – Have your scarecrow made by June!
Education Program – What to see and do!
Ontario Curriculum and Learning Activities
The History of Plowing – Teacher Resource
Educational Links for Teachers
Ketchup On My Fries colouring book

We can’t wait to see you at the 2019 IPM!