Thomas Bird

Partner in the family farm, Pinecroft Farms. Ridgetown OAC 2016. Olds College Ag Mech 2018. Planting/seeding/harvest equipment specialist at Premier Equipment.

[Thomas Bird @ThomasWBird]

@gwiesefarms For sure, that might be a bit excessive

[Thomas Bird @ThomasWBird]

@AdamJPfeffer Ag Express or Ag touch screen repair. You could also switch it out with a Gen 4 extended display if you have one.

[Premier Equipment @PremierEquip1]

We're excited to kick off 2026 with our Precision Expos! Join us this January at one of several Premier Equipment Precision Expos. Learn from our various Premier Specialists about the latest in precision ag for hay & forage, planters, combines, sprayers, and more! Space is limited. To learn more and reserve your spot at one of our events visit https://t.co/OAhBoD4epV.

[Thomas Bird @ThomasWBird]

Cool video showing some of our awesome @PremierEquip1 customers in action! Proud to be able to help support them and their operations!

[Bella Francisco @bellafrancisco_]

This is Norfolk County.

At the heart of Ontario’s Garden, Norfolk County is home to one of the most diverse and productive agricultural regions in the country. From row crops to horticulture, tobacco to greenhouse production, floriculture to viticulture, livestock to forestry, the work happening here is as varied as it is vital.

Yet behind every acre is a network of dedicated individuals whose collective efforts often go unseen—but are crucial. From farmers—both generational and new—to agronomists, applicators, ag retailers, product suppliers, yard workers, and truck drivers, each person plays a crucial role in keeping the system moving. Equally essential are the thousands of offshore workers who leave their home countries each year to contribute their labour and expertise to Norfolk’s agricultural bounty. Their contributions are invaluable and deserve recognition.

This project captures the rhythm of Norfolk agriculture from above—moments across the 2025 growing season that reflect the scale, pace, and beauty of production in our region. It’s a visual tribute to the people and processes that keep our rural economy thriving.

So don’t only thank a farmer. Support Norfolk County agriculture through:
• Buying local and in-season whenever possible.
• Slowing down and sharing the road with farm equipment.
• Supporting local AG retailers. (Clark’s, Fs Partners, Scotland Agromart, Sylvite, Underhills)
• Having meaningful conversations with offshore workers when you see them in town.
• Taking time to learn about the full spectrum of crops and commodities grown right here in your community.

Agriculture is more than an industry in Norfolk—it’s a way of life, deeply rooted in land, labour, and legacy. Let’s do our part to honour and support those who make it all possible.

A huge shoutout to the following operations who allowed me to share a glimpse of their story in keeping the world go round.

Thank you to my team at Sylvite for the pointers and encouragement.

This was purely an ambitious project fueled by my passion of AG for which I have not profited from.
#ontag #canadianag #norfolkcounty

[Thomas Bird @ThomasWBird]

10,000 hrs and counting, still gets used everyday to feed cattle here at home 👍

[Thomas Bird @ThomasWBird]

@drew4955 What model year combine? 21/22?

[Thomas Bird @ThomasWBird]

@drew4955 Yikes…not good. Can’t say we’ve seen any failures from 13.6L’s in our dealer org yet. Hopefully your dealer and Deere can help you out on it.

[Thomas Bird @ThomasWBird]

@agrivation1 @MarkLuymes Harder to find a 5spd FH drive on a class 7 machine, but getting to be more of them out there. Not that expensive of an option really. For anyone running an 8 row chopping head, we highly suggest it. High torque variable will do it, but it’s maxing out the limits of it.

[Thomas Bird @ThomasWBird]

@Shawridgefarm SurePoint Ag would have some options that would have those capabilities.

https://t.co/payLNJa4ea

[Thomas Bird @ThomasWBird]

@CRNAfarmer2 JD 9770 STS would be a good machine, keep up on maintenance and wear items, and they will go for a long time

[Thomas Bird @ThomasWBird]

@DavidSchill2 @Plantmore1 @JohnDeere What kind of electrical issues? Is machine software all up to date?

[Thomas Bird @ThomasWBird]

@MaizeingPete No worries!

[Thomas Bird @ThomasWBird]

@farmerdan97 For small grains, soybeans, crops other than corn, an advanced powercast works good. Especially if you plan to run a 45ft header. A regular powercast tail board will struggle to spread 40ft on a good day.

[Thomas Bird @ThomasWBird]

@kyledecorte If looking at a 2018/2019 machine, make sure all the PIP’s have been done to it. Maintenance wise, best thing you can do is keep the system rinsed out and use 80 mesh screens in the boom. Keep a couple spare nozzle bodies on hand. Once guys have one, you don’t see them go back 🤷🏻‍♂️

[Thomas Bird @ThomasWBird]

Asking $25,500 for the package

[Thomas Bird @ThomasWBird]

Anyone in #ontag looking for a nice small square baler? Have one that we would like to move. Comes with an 8 bale accumulator system and grab for loader tractor. Only reason for selling is getting out of making small squares. DM for details.
Feel free to share.

[Thomas Bird @ThomasWBird]

@AdamJPfeffer Ag Express would likely be a good resource, they might be able to help you out