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NEWS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Brandon, MB – January 25th, 2022

MANITOBA AG DAYS CANCELLED

It is with heavy hearts that we have to announce the cancellation of the Manitoba Ag Days 2022 show.

Our team wanted to put this show on for the agriculture industry. We wanted to see the industry gather together again, reunite, showcase innovation and share knowledge. We were looking forward to hearing the buzz in the building of optimism and gratitude for another crop and the future crop year ahead of us.

On December 27th when the Government of Manitoba announced the new public health orders for Manitoba limiting indoor events to 50% capacity to a maximum of 250 people per event; we knew we could not move forward with our event that draws 10 – 18,000 people per day to the Keystone Centre. These orders were set to expire on January 11th, 2022 so we announced the postponement of our 2022 show. On January 10th, the government announced that these restrictions would remain in place until February 1st, 2022 further limiting our options for a February postponement date. We have been in constant communication with public health and had the opportunity to talk directly with the Minister of Health’s team and as we have all learned there is no guaranteed reopening plan in a pandemic.

We have worked with the Keystone Centre to try to reschedule our show for later this spring but we do not want to inhibit the ability of other events to move forward that are able to do so within the current restrictions. With the uncertainty of the reopening plan in Manitoba and given the current state of the pandemic we have no option but to cancel our show in 2022. We are very aware of the timeliness of our January event and we took this into consideration as we explored all of the options. Unfortunately, there are no possible dates available to schedule our “traditional 3 day” show in February or March without impacting other events already scheduled at the Keystone Centre. Manitoba Ag Days is committed to working with the industry and so we hope these events will continue to be able to move forward. The Keystone Centre is the premier location in Canada to host an event, especially an agricultural one and we thank the Keystone Centre for all of their hard work and willingness to work with the other vendors to look at dates for our show but sometimes the stars just do not align.

For now, we will continue to create a healthier society so that when it is safe to do so we can gather together again to celebrate our incredible industry.

Stay tuned for announcements about our Innovation Showcase Program for 2022; we have 33 entries that we will highlight and showcase over the next couple of months as we crown our champions.

Stay Safe. Take Care. And Save the Date: January 17^th to 19^th, 2023.

For more information, regarding Manitoba Ag Days visit www.agdays.com

Follow us on Twitter @MBAgDays and use #agdays22. Like us on Facebook at “MBAgDays”.

For all media inquiries contact Kristen Phillips Manitoba Ag Days General Manager at (204)573-9039.

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Brandon, MB – January 20th, 2022

The Winning Ticket from the 2022 Manitoba Ag Days Gives Back 50/50 Raffle (LCGA-4206-RF-36074)

The winning ticket number for the Manitoba Ag Days Gives Back 2022 50/50 raffle was #0102994.

We are pleased to announce that the winning ticket was held by David and Crystal Ediger. David and Crystal farm in Glenboro, Manitoba. In total we sold $25,710.00 worth of tickets. So, the Ediger’s will take home $12,855.00.

The other $12,855.00 will go into our Ag Days Gives Back Fund. In 2022 we will still give out the $28,000.00 that we committed to “giving back” to support Agriculture in the Classroom – Manitoba ($10,000) 15 Community Centres / Rinks ($15,000) and 3 scholarships for students at the University of Manitoba and Assiniboine Community College. We are proud to give back to the communities where our patrons and exhibitors live.

The 2022 Grant Recipients are:

Education and Leadership – Agricultural Youth Education $13,000.00

Agriculture in the Classroom -Manitoba $10,000
ACC Diploma Scholarship – Stephanie Manning $1,000
U of M’s Diploma Scholarship – George J. Meggison $1,000
U of M’s Degree Scholarship– Nyla Hacault $1,000

Community Improvement – $15,000.00

North East Region

Eustache Minor Hockey – St. Eustache, MB $1000
Francois Xavier Community Club – St. Francois, MB $1000

North West Region

Silverton Community Centre – Silverton, MB $1000
Gilbert Plains Recreational Complex – Gilbert Plains, MB $1000
McCreary Centennial Arena – McCreary, MB $1000

South East Region

Lloyd Orchard Community Arena – Miami, MB $1000
Sanford Community Rink – Sanford, MB $1000
Centre Recreatif de St. Leon – St. Leon, MB $1000

South West Region

Doc Bonar Arena – Deloraine, MB $1000
Neepawa Curling Club – Neepawa, MB $1000
Wawanesa Recreation Centre – Wawanesa, MB $1000
Heartland Multiplex – Macgregor, MB $1000
Strathclair Rink – Strathclair, MB $1000
Goodlands Community Rink – Goodlands, MB $1000
Angusville Community Centre – Angusville, MB $1000

$28,000.00 total

We would like to thank everyone who purchased a raffle ticket this year! With the show being postponed last minute we were uncertain how the draw would go but with the support of Manitobans we will continue to be able to do great things!

We would also like to send out a huge thank you to our media partners who supported us throughout the draw: QCountry 91.5, Golden West, Star FM, Bob FM, CKDM, CKRM, Pure Country 101 as well as CJOB, CTV Winnipeg and Global Winnipeg.

Follow us on Twitter @MBAgDays and use #agdays22. Like us on Facebook at “MBAgDays”.

For more information, regarding Manitoba Ag Days visit www.agdays.com

For all media inquiries contact Kristen Phillips Manitoba Ag Days General Manager at (204)573-9039

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Brandon, MB – January 19^th, 2022

Manitoba Ag Days Gives Back $28,000 Annually

It’s been nine 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 was scheduled to run from January 18^th until 20^th at the Keystone Centre in Brandon Manitoba, will go back to agricultural organizations and communities throughout the province. To date we have given back $375,500.00.

“We wanted to give back some of the show’s success to the communities where our exhibitors and patrons live Over the course of the last nine years we have been able to support some many amazing projects that are helping to grow communities across the region”, stated General Manager Kristen Phillips. You still have time to purchase a ticket at www.agdays.com/buy5050 or by calling us at the office at 204-845-2198. Ticket sales will stop at 4:00 PM on Thursday with the winner being drawn at 4:30 PM on Thursday January 20^th, 2022.

Our 2022 Grant Recipients are:

Community Improvement – $15,000

North East Region

Eustache Minor Hockey – St. Eustache, MB
Francois Xavier Community Club – St. Francois, MB

North West Region

Silverton Community Centre – Silverton, MB
Gilbert Plains Recreational Complex – Gilbert Plains, MB
McCreary Centennial Arena – McCreary, MB

South East Region

Lloyd Orchard Community Arena – Miami, MB
Sanford Community Rink – Sanford, MB
Centre Recreatif de St. Leon – St. Leon, MB

South West Region

Doc Bonar Arena – Deloraine, MB
Neepawa Curling Club – Neepawa, MB
Wawanesa Recreation Centre – Wawanesa, MB
Heartland Multiplex – Macgregor, MB
Strathclair Rink – Strathclair, MB
Goodlands Community Rink – Goodlands, MB
Angusville Community Centre – Angusville, MB

Education and Leadership – Agricultural Youth Education

Agriculture in the Classroom -Manitoba $10,000
ACC Diploma Scholarship – Stephanie Manning $1,000
U of M’s Diploma Scholarship – George J. Meggison$1,000
U of M’s Degree Scholarship– Nyla Hacault $1,000

For more information, regarding Manitoba Ag Days visit www.agdays.com

For all media inquiries contact Kristen Phillips Manitoba Ag Days General Manager at (204)573-9039

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Brandon, MB – January 17^th, 2022

Manitoba Ag Days Gives Back $28,000 Annually but we are going to need your support this year!

It’s been nine years since Manitoba Ag Days announced the “Ag Days Gives Back” community giving program. 100% of the 50/50 funds raised goes back to agricultural organizations and communities throughout the province. To date we have given back $347,500.00.

“We wanted to give back some of the show’s success to the communities where our exhibitors and patrons live Over the course of the last nine years we have been able to support some many amazing projects that are helping to grow communities across the region”, stated General Manager Kristen Phillips. Last years 50/50 jackpot winner took home $17780.00 (LGCA # 4206-RF-35050). Please consider buying a ticket for the 2022 show at www.agdays.com/buy5050 to support the 2022 Show 50/50 Draw. (LGCA # 4206-RF-36074). With the 2022 show postponed we decided to go forward with the 2022 draw on January 20^th, 2022 at 4:30 PM. You can still purchase your tickets online or by calling us at the office at 204-845-2198

With no show to sell the tickets at we need your help to get the word out – www.agdays.com/buy5050

Our 2021 Recipients were:

Community Improvement – $15,000

Fisher Branch Care-A-Lot For Tots Inc. – Fisherbrach, MB $1000

Laurier Play Zone – Laurier, MB $1000

The New Beginnings Daycare – Ochre River, MB $1000

Charlie Brown Day Care Centre – Ste Rose, MB $1000

Kiddie Sunshine Centre Inc. – Atona, MB $1000

TLC Centre Inc. – Carman, MB $1000

Emerson Kinder College Inc. – Emerson, MB $1000

Pembina Valley Child Care Centres Inc. ~ Hives – Morden, MB $1000

Y Maryland, Brandon, MB $1000

Elkhorn Early Learning Centre, Elkhorn, MB $1000

Little Hands Early Learning Centre – Erickson, MB $1000

Melita Early Learning Centre Melita, MB $1000

Minto Nursery School Inc. Minto, MB $1000

Waskada Wee Ones Inc. Waskada, MB $1000

Wawanesa Wee Care Inc. Wawanesa, MB $1000

Education and Leadership – Agricultural Youth Education – $13,000
Agriculture in the Classroom -Manitoba $10,000

ACC Diploma Scholarship – Paige Freitag $1,000

U of M’s Diploma Scholarship – Jill Martens $1,000

U of M’s Degree Scholarship – TBD $1,000

Stay Tuned for our 2022 recipients! They will be announced on Wednesday January 19th, 2022.

With no show to sell the tickets at we need your help to get the word out – www.agdays.com/buy5050

Thank you for your help and support.

For more information, regarding Manitoba Ag Days please visit www.agdays.com

For all media inquiries contact Kristen Phillips Manitoba Ag Days General Manager at (204)573-9039

Manitoba Ag Days Postponed

In light of yesterday’s new public health orders by the Manitoba Government further restricting the capacity of indoor events to 50% capacity with a maximum of 250 people/ event, Manitoba Ag Days and its Board of Directors has made the decision to postpone the 2022 show set to occur January 18th -20th at the Keystone Centre to a date yet to be determined. The management team is currently working with the host facility and service providers to come up with alternate dates. Further information will be provided as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience and your support as we navigate through this situation.

For all media inquiries please call Kristen Phillips at 2047284137.

Sincerely,

The Board of Directors and Management Team of Manitoba Ag Days

NEWS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Brandon Manitoba – December 19, 2021
We are only 30 days away from the 45th Annual Manitoba Ag Days Show. We are all set to transform the Keystone
Centre in Brandon, Manitoba on January 18th to 20th, 2022 into Canada’s Largest Indoor Farm Show.

The event is truly one of a kind in Manitoba. “As the first event in the new year, it really is where the ag year begins”,
explains Kristen Phillips, Manitoba Ag Days General Manager. “The three-day event is an exposition of agricultural
technology and equipment that attracts exhibitors and patrons from all over Canada, the northern United States and
aboard. We are so excited to be back in person this year. The Show will look and feel a little different than previous
versions but we know we have created a safe and secure farm show for all to attend.”

This year Manitoba Ag Days will welcome 475 exhibitors encompassing the majority of the 540,000 square feet of the
Keystone Centre. That is 10 acres of 100% purely agriculture related displays all under one roof! The theme for 2022 is
Back to Business! “When the pandemic hit – Agriculture never stopped we just kept innovating, pushing forward and
diversifying to improve our operations.” stated Brad Crammond, Manitoba Ag Days Board Co-Chair.

The Innovation Showcase will once again return to the in person show! “The showcase has always been a big attraction
for the show. Showcasing the latest and greatest new inventions and advancements is so important to our industry! As
farmers, we need to take the time to try to understand how these new advancements can positively impact our day to
day business. The Innovation Showcase is encompassing to what is happening in all sectors of agriculture and will give all
companies a chance to showcase their advancements” explained Crammond. The Innovation Showcase will have 7
categories and a total of 33 entries in 2022. The categories include Agronomics, Animal and Livestock, Agriculture
Equipment, Agribusiness Services, Ag Tech, Farm Safety Farmer and Problems Solved. For a full list of products please
visit https://www.agdays.com/innovations/

You can also expect to see 33 speakers presenting on a variety of topics impacting agriculture throughout the three days
of the show including a presentation on Mental Health through laughter featuring Big Daddy Tazz. “This year’s program
is an exceptional lineup of knowledge and expertise on an array of topics that are relevant to our industry,” stated
Stephanie Cruickshanks, program chair for Manitoba Ag Days. Agronomy continues to be a real focus as well as
technology and innovation. Every topic will be covered, and we are excited to have highlight speakers like Josh Linville
and Ryan Boyd to join us. Mady Adamson, the Twitter Superstar that is teaching her classmates about Agriculture will
join us on Tuesday to share her story. Jon Montgomery, host of the Amazing Race Canada will also share his story on
Tuesday. If you are looking for a great beer story join us on Wednesday to hear how the Farmery Estate Brewery pivoted
during the pandemic. To see the full listing of all of our speakers please visit https://www.agdays.com/speakers/

For the first time in 45 years Manitoba Ag Days will have an admission fee. You can purchase your tickets by going to
www.agdays.com/tickets Tickets are $15 in advance OR $20 onsite during the three days of the show. During the show
you will need to purchase your ticket at the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba Dome Building (but only during the show
no advance tickets are available in person only online) as you will need a ticket to enter one of the five entrances into
the Keystone Centre.

“Agriculture plays a very important role in our economy in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and in all of Western Canada; our
board of directors is passionate about our industry and we want everyone to experience agriculture and see it up close
and personal. We welcome you to join us at the Keystone Center in Brandon Manitoba January 18th to 20th and see what
this amazing industry has to offer” stated Phillips.

For all media requests regarding Manitoba Ag Days please contact:
Kristen Phillips, Manitoba Ag Days General Manager at (204)728-4137 coordinator@agdays.com

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