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Ag Days Gives Back 2023 Recipients

It’s been ten years since Manitoba Ag Days announced the “Ag Days Gives Back” community giving program. 100% of the 50/50 funds raised at the show, which ran from January 17th until 19th at the Keystone Centre in Brandon Manitoba, are going back to communities throughout the province and will be invested in agricultural education and supporting community fire departments. This year Ag Days Gives Back awarded $29,000, which means that with your help, we have given back a total of $376,500.00 since inception.

Our 2023 Community Fire Department Grant Recipients represent each quadrant of the province. Fire departments play a vital role in community safety through education, prevention and emergency responses.  We are pleased to support these departments with $2000 grants towards the following purchases: 

Edward Fire Department (SW): Purchase a 10,000lb warn electric winch and mounting hardware for the pumper truck.

Glenboro South Cypress Fire Department (SW): Purchase of a repeater system that will double the effective range of existing FM radios.

Ste Anne Fire Department (SE): Purchase of grain rescue equipment and air bags, which are used to lift heavy items in the event of an accident with entrapment.

Whitemouth Fire Department (SE): Purchase of spreaders, which are used in the event of an accident with entrapment. 

Roblin Fire and Rescue (SW): Purchase of grain rescue equipment for training purposes.

St. Rose Fire Department (NW): Purchase of grain rescue equipment.

Clandeboye Fire Department (NE): Purchase of grain rescue equipment for training purposes and participation in farm rescue courses.

Ochre River Fire Department (NE): Purchase of a side by side grassland attack unit for covering vast farmlands with difficult terrain.

The recipients of the 2023 Ag Days Gives Back Scholarships of $1000 each were:

ACC Diploma Scholarship – Rhett Grieve

U of M Diploma – Lacey Shirley Calder

U of M Degree – Emily Rob

Manitoba Ag Days also awarded the Education and Leadership Grant in the amount of $10,000 to Agriculture in the Classroom – Manitoba.

Manitoba Ag Days show is an annual three-day exposition of agriculture production expertise, technology and equipment that attracts exhibitors and visitors from across Canada and the United States of America held at the Keystone Centre in Brandon Manitoba.  Applications for the next round of Ag Days Gives Back grants and scholarships will open in the fall and be awarded at the 2024 show, which runs from Tuesday, January 16 – Thursday, January 18, 2024.

For more information or the latest updates please visit https://www.agdays.com/ or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @mbagdays.

For all media inquiries please contact:

Teresa Vallotton – Media Coordinator at (204) 526-0574 media@agdays.com

OR

Kristen Phillips, Manitoba Ag Days General Manager at (204)728-4137 coordinator@agdays.com

Innovation Showcase Winners are Leading the way in Agriculture

The Innovation Showcase at Ag Days 2023 featured thirty-two new products or services in seven categories. “We had an excellent group of products and services, which made for some very tough decisions!”, said Brad Crammond, Manitoba Ag Days Innovation Showcase Committee Chair. First place Winners receive $500 and a $1000 advertising credit, while Runner Ups receive $250 and a $500 advertising credit.

The 2023 Winners and Runner Ups are:

Ag Technology – sponsored by Discovery Farm

• Wi-Fi Bin Monitor by Adaptive Agriculture Solutions Inc.

 https://www.agdays.com/innovation/wi-fi-bin-monitor/

• Harvest Wall by Harvest Today

https://www.agdays.com/innovation/harvest-wall/

 

Agribusiness Services – sponsored by CountryGuide

• InputsPro by InputsPro Inc.

 https://www.agdays.com/innovation/inputspro/

• Farm Advantage by StoneX Financial (Canada) Inc. https://www.agdays.com/innovation/farm-advantage/

 

Agricultural Equipment – sponsored Ag Dealer

• K-Hart Spyder Disc Drill by K-Hart Industries Ltd. https://www.agdays.com/innovation/k-hart-spyder-disc-drill/
• Airblast by Wavcor Inter- national Inc.

 https://www.agdays.com/innovation/airblast/

 

Agronomics – sponsored by Manitoba Co-operator

Taurus Agricultural Marketing Inc. has generously donated their prize money to Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program.

• Polysulphate Premium by Taurus Agricultural Marketing Inc. https://www.agdays.com/innovation/polysulphate-premium/
• LALFIX START SPHERICAL Granular Inoculant by Lallemand Plant Care https://www.agdays.com/innovation/lalfix-start-spherical-granular-inoculant/

 

Animal and Livestock – sponsored by Canadian Cattlemen

• Hay Handler by Penno’s Machining & Mfg. Ltd. https://www.agdays.com/innovation/hay-handler/
• Accumix AMX850T Feed Mixer by Highline Manufacturing: https://www.agdays.com/innovation/accumix-amx850t-feed-mixer/

 

Farm Built Solutions – sponsored by The Western Producer

• Mobile Telescoping Bin by AgMinded Research & Development https://www.agdays.com/innovation/t-bin-mobile-telescoping-bin/
• RcFarmStr8 by Pawlutions

 https://www.agdays.com/innovation/rcfarmstr8/

 

Farm Safety – sponsored by Grainews

• Jack Ease by c.s.a. Construction Ltd.

https://www.agdays.com/innovation/jack-ease/

 

Manitoba Ag Days is proud to announce that Best in Show at Ag Days 2023 is awarded to Fraser Auction Services Ltd.

 

Registration for the Innovation Showcase for Ag Days 2024 will open in September, along with general exhibitor registrations. Showcase contenders are featured in the show publication and online; this is a great way to get in front of your target audience. If you have an innovative product or service to bring to market, #agdays24 is the place to do it! Watch for registration details at agdays.com or @mbagdays on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

 

The Western Producer and the Manitoba Co-operator are the presenting sponsors of the Innovation Showcase at Manitoba Ag Days.  Each of the 7 categories is sponsored by one of Glacier Farm Media’s brands.  Thank you to Ag Dealer, The Canadian Cattlemen, Grainews, CountryGuide and Discovery Farms for being such strong supporters of Ag Innovation in our industry.

 

For all media inquiries please contact:

Teresa Vallotton – Media Coordinator at (204) 526-0574 media@agdays.com

Kristen Phillips, Manitoba Ag Days General Manager at (204)728-4137 coordinator@agdays.com

Canada’s largest indoor farm show will kick off the three-day event on Tuesday January 17th. This year’s show will include over 550 exhibitors with both indoor and outdoor displays at the Keystone Centre, in Brandon Manitoba.

 There are several key highlights to point out:

 

1) This year’s theme is Farmer Health, Safety and Wellness.  The theme will be evident throughout the show as patrons can participate in interactive virtual reality experiences, take in various speakers and support the Manitoba Farm Wellness program through the purchase of Ag Days t-shirts.

2) For the first time in 46 years we will have a paid admission fee.  You can purchase your tickets now at www.agdays.com/tickets  Early Bird tickets are $15 per day or $20 at the door.  There is also a three day pass available for $40.  We are a not for profit show and any profits made on the show are paid forward to community projects and services through our Ag Days Gives Back Fund. 

3) 50/50 ticket sales have already started and the funds raised will benefit our Ag Days Gives Back Community Giving Program. Last year’s winner took home $12 865.00! Tickets can be purchased at www.agdays.com/buy5050 or at the show through our mobile sellers or at the top of the ramp. Tickets are 1 for $10, 3 for $20 or NEW for this year buy a bundle of 10 for $50. LGCA 4206-RF-38531. The winner will be drawn on January 20th at 1:00 pm on Facebook Live. 

4) Manitoba Ag Days Gives Back will announce this years’ recipients on Tuesday, January 17th at 9:00 AM in the MNP Theatre. Well over $347,500 has been awarded to support youth ag education and rural community development in Manitoba and Saskatchewan over the past decade. This year eight community fire departments will be receiving a $2000 grant, three $1000 post secondary scholarships will be awarded and Ag in the Classroom – Manitoba will receive the Education and Leadership Grant in the amount of $10 000 to carry out the Manitoba Ag Days Adventure with hundreds of students. 

5) The Innovation Showcase features seven categories and 32 contenders, and is presented by the seven brands of Glacier Farm Media. Patrons can read about the innovations here and can visit the exhibitors at the show to ask questions, check out products first hand and see how these innovations might fit in their operations. The Winners of each category will be announced on Wednesday, January 18th at the show.

6) Our complimentary speaking program has something for everyone, with over 70 speakers.  Topic experts will speak to maximizing yields, new and used equipment, emerging technology and cattle markets. The program also includes several panel discussions with producers who are sharing their experiences from the 2022 growing season and in building diverse businesses.   We were approved for 33 continuing education units for Certified Crop Agronomists.

7) Bull Congress includes 17 farms showcasing their latest genetics. Sale Dates are all published in our official publication.  Be sure to come and talk to the families showcasing their animals.  The best of the best are at our show! 

8) 10 Keynote Speakers for 2023!!!! This is a line up you can not miss! For all the details head to www.agdays.com/speakers                                    Peter Zeihan – Agriculture at the End of the World @PeterZeihan

J.P. Gervais – Inflation Navigation @jpgervais

Evan Shout – Change is Constant – Dream Big & Innovate Fast  @EvanShout

Josh Linville –  Understanding the International Fertilizer Landscape @JLinvilleFert

Ryan Boyd – Can we Reclaim the Prairie Landscape? @Glantonboyd 

Machinery Pete – Used Equipment is the new “NEW” @machinerypete

Big Daddy Tazz – Out of My Mind @BigDaddyTazzWPG

Chris Beaudry – Farm, Hockey, Stress – Discovering Your Path for Today @ChrisBeaudry9

Jon Montgomery – Belief – It Does a Body Good! @jonmonty / @jonmonty12

Mady Adamson – Why I Wanted my Class to Learn About Agriculture – “Learning About Ag with Mady” @AboutAgWithMady

9) Manitoba Ag Day’s Adventure with Ag in the Classroom will take place January 17, 18 and 19.     Students will learn about food, food production and how food gets on their table.  The theme is “Agriculture- Think Global, Act Local” highlighting a global perspective. During COVID Manitoba AG Days continued to invest in AITC-MB and we created a new online experience  Think Global Agriculture & Our World Resource which can be used for self study or be led by a teacher.  It will be promoted throughout the month of January and in conjunction with the students and the schools that are attending Manitoba Ag Days. 

10) January can be cold, but we are sending out a warm welcome.  The Kickoff Breakfast will take place in the Great Western Roadhouse from 7:30am-9:00am on Tuesday, January 17th and is presented by Heritage Co-Op.  The Murray Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC and Mazer Group shuttle bus will pick you up at your vehicle and deliver you to the doors of the Keystone Centre and Bayer CropScience Canada has provided a safe and secure, complimentary coat check  500 meters from Entrance B; right outside the Flynn Arena.

We look forward to welcoming you to the show!  For the most current information please visit https://www.agdays.com/know-before-you-go/

Manitoba Ag Days show is an annual three-day exposition of agriculture production expertise, technology and equipment that attracts exhibitors and visitors from across Canada and the United States of America held at the Keystone Centre in Brandon Manitoba.  The 2023 show dates are Tuesday, January 17 – Thursday, January 19.

For more information or the latest updates please visit https://www.agdays.com/ or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @mbagdays.

For all media inquiries please contact:

Teresa Vallotton – Media Coordinator at (204) 526-0574 media@agdays.com

Kristen Phillips, Manitoba Ag Days General Manager at (204)728-4137 coordinator@agdays.com