Grain Drill - Ottawa On - Old Agricultural Equipment on Waymarking.com

A grain drill is a machine used to plant small grain in evenly spaced rows, or drills. The machine forms a series of shallow trenches into which it drops the seeds at a pre-selected distance from each other and then covers them with a uniform layer of soil.

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This McCormick seed drill, manufactured by International Harvester Company of Canada Limited, in Hamilton Ontario, is located in close proximity to Building 94 and the National Capital Commission Scenic Driveway. It has been put on display by the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum. This seeding drill can be seen without entering the museum as it is located outside. The fee for visiting the Museum is $12.25 for adults and $10.25 for students and youths. Please note that the Grain Drill may be stored inside during the winter.

Please contact the Agriculture and Food Museum before going to the Museum because of Covid-19 restrictions which are now in place.

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Use or Purpose of Equipment: This grain drill is used to plant small grain in evenly spaced rows, or drills. Approximate age: 75 years old Manufacturer and model: McCormick - International Harvester of Canada Still in Use?: No Location: This Grain Drill is on display outside, at the Canadian Agriculture and Food Museum, 901 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, Ontario. It can also be seen from the National Capital Commission Scenic Driveway. Fee for Access: yes

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