The 1940 International Plowing Match in Elgin County

The 1940 Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Demonstration was held in Elgin County from October the 15th through the 18th, 1940. It took place on lands adjacent to the Technical Training School (formerly and subsequently the Ontario Psychiatric Hospital), St. Thomas, Ontario and on Bannockburn Farms, property of Mitchell F. Hepburn, then Premier of Ontario. The event was held under the auspices of the Ontario Plowmen's Association with extensive organization by the Elgin County Plowmen's Association.

Please click here to view our image gallery for the 1940 IPM.

Don't forget to check out the Elgin County Archives website for more information. Our collection includes an official program and prize list for the 1940 International Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Demonstration held in Elgin County.

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