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2025
Ag Days Gives Backs 2025 Recipients
Manitoba Ag Days enters its second decade of investing in rural communities and agriculture education through the Ag Days Gives Back program. 100% of the funds raised through the Manitoba Ag Days 50/50 are used to support K-12 ag education, post secondary ag education and community organizations throughout Manitoba and Saskatchewan. This represents a commitment of over half a million dollars since the program’s inception in 2013.
Our fifteen 2025 Community Grant Recipients include a wide variety of types of non-profit organizations. Each recipient was awarded $2000 toward the completion of their project.
| Organization | Project funded |
| YWCA Westman | Operating call and text support lines for those experiencing Intimate Partner Violence, particularly in rural, northern and remote areas |
| Samaritan House Ministries Inc. | Purchase 3000 dozen eggs (2 month supply) |
| RM Of Fisher/Fisher Fire Department | Fire wells and pumps |
| Winnipegosis Minor Hockey Association | Storage space for equipment |
| Russell Flying Club | Update aging fuelling system |
| Rosenort Fire Department | Drone with Thermal imaging for Search and Rescue |
| Boissevain/Morton Cherry Creek Place | Stairway chair lift |
| Glenella Fire Department | Human Rescue Basket |
| Oak Lake District Arena | New chairs, eating area and deep fryer |
| Reston Rec Plex | Redo the seating area |
| Roland Fire Department | Light weight generator |
| Sandy Lake Fire Department | Stokes Rescue Basket Stretcher |
| Souris Glenwood Community Garden Inc. | Community Garden Fence and Irrigation System |
| Waskada Parent Advisory Council | Birds nest swing for the Waskada School playground |
| Maryfield Recreation Board | Wheelchair accessible bathroom upstairs |
This year the scholarship criteria expanded to include any post secondary education and training related to agriculture. The recipients of the 2025 Ag Days Gives Back Scholarships of $2000 each were:
Sweet Aurestelle Selma – Assiniboine College
Zoey Murray – University of Manitoba
Gideon Hamstra – University of Manitoba
Manitoba Ag Days also awarded the Education and Leadership Grant in the amount of $15,000 to Agriculture in the Classroom – Manitoba.
Applications for the next round of Ag Days Gives Back grants and scholarships will open in the fall and be awarded at the 2026 show, which runs from Tuesday, January 20 – Thursday, January 22, 2026. A huge thank you goes out to everyone who supported the 50/50 at the 2025 show. The 2025 jackpot was $185,370 which means the winners, Faith, Ken and Melissa, took home $92,685! It also means that the Ag Days Gives Back fund can have a larger community impact than ever before. We look forward to investing these funds in the communities where our exhibitors and patrons live.
For more information or the latest updates please visit https://www.agdays.com/ or follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok @mbagdays.
For all media inquiries please contact:
Teresa Hildebrand – Media Coordinator at (204) 526-0574 media@agdays.com
OR
Kristen Phillips, Manitoba Ag Days General Manager at (204)728-4137 coordinator@agdays.com
Our 50/50 was a wild success! Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket. Your purchase supports ag education and community grants through our Ag Days Gives Back fund. This year we invested $55,000 back into the communities and people who are Produced on the Prairies. This pushes us over half a million dollars in funds invested through this fund. The winners are: Faith, Ken and Melissa 💰 This year’s winner will take home $92,685!!! 🎟️ Thank you again to everyone who purchased a ticket. #agdays25 #agdaysgivesback #producedontheprairies LGCA-4206-RF-44642
Ag Days 2025 is in the books!
Manitoba Ag Days was buzzing with excitement! Attendees, exhibitors, and speakers had an incredible week of learning, networking, and showcasing the people, products, and opportunities that are Produced on the Prairies. The Keystone Centre was alive with energy as we connected, made deals, and explored new opportunities. This year’s event had an energetic atmosphere throughout all three days!
Even though the show floor closed at 5pm, 50/50 ticket sales are still going strong and will continue until Friday, January 24 at 9am. Sales have already surpassed last year’s total, and all proceeds benefit community projects and agricultural education grants and scholarships through our Ag Days Gives Back Fund. You can purchase your tickets online at agdays.com/buy5050 (LGCA 4206-RF-44642). The winner will be drawn on Friday, January 24th at 9:00 AM via Facebook Live.
“Manitoba Ag Days is a tradition like no other, where the best in the field come together to experience the greatness that is the agriculture industry. We are thrilled with the success of the 2025 show!” exclaimed Manitoba Ag Days General Manager, Kristen Phillips.
The participants in the Innovation Showcase were extremely grateful for the opportunity, as it highlighted the latest and most innovative products and services in agriculture, offering excellent visibility for the companies involved. “It’s crucial for companies to showcase new products and for entrepreneurs to present their innovations to potential customers,” said Mike Cousins, Chair of the Manitoba Ag Days Innovation Showcase Committee.
Our varied lineup of speakers offered something for everyone, and the sessions were well attended! “Farmers understand that ongoing education is crucial for making the best management decisions,” said Hannah Minshull, Program Committee Chair. “While there are factors beyond our control, like the weather and markets, staying current on the things we can control is the key—and that’s the valuable learning that takes place at Manitoba Ag Days.”
On behalf of the board of directors and management team, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our loyal exhibitors, generous sponsors, incredible volunteers, the Keystone Centre staff, and the city of Brandon for helping make this event such a tremendous success. It was wonderful to come together and celebrate everything agriculture has to offer!
Planning is already underway for the 49th Manitoba Ag Days! Be sure to mark your calendars for Tuesday, January 20 through Thursday, January 22, 2026. In the meantime, you can stay connected with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok @mbagdays, and catch full-length speaker sessions on YouTube.
For all media inquiries please contact:
Teresa Hildebrand – Media Coordinator at (204) 526-0574 media@agdays.com
Kristen Phillips, Manitoba Ag Days General Manager at (204)728-4137 coordinator@agdays.com
In 2019, we brought back THE BEST IN SHOW AWARD! This award is presented to an exhibitor who really showcases agriculture at the show. They must be 100% PURE FARM, have a well thought out booth plan, work with our committee and exemplify exhibitor excellence. This year the award was presented to AGI. They received a banner and bragging rights for the next year. Congrats!
Kristen Phillips (Manitoba Ag Days Show Manager presented the award to the AGI sales team at the show along with Brittany Cousins (Manitoba Ag Days Office Manager).
What to look for on Thursday – Ag Days 2025
“The first two days of Ag Days 2025 were filled with dynamic speakers and interactive panel discussions and covered a wide variety of subjects. Looking forward to Thursday’s program, visitors will see a great mix of agronomy, marketing and livestock sessions.
The FCC Theatre program starts on Thursday at 9:30AM when you can join John Heard who is discussing ROI and Balancing Your Nutrient Profile in Soils. At 10:25AM Dr. Tom Bruulsema’s session is Enhancing Your Fertilizer Efficiency and Dr. John Gavloski rounds out the morning with a session about your weather and insects. You won’t want to leave early, because the afternoon sessions move between farm-scale and having a global perspective! Starting at 1:00PM Brunel Sabourin highlights the importance of benchmarking at a farm and community level. At 2:00PM Jacob Shapiro takes on the topic of Geopolitics: What LIes Ahead? and at 3:00pm Kristjan Hebert will challenge the audience with need for the evolving role of the farm CEO.
If you are interested in soybeans, peas or pulses, the MNP Theatre is the place to be on Thursday morning for the Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers Program. Beginning at 9:30AM there is a full morning of sessions that dig deep into soil, roots and all things happening under the surface of your fields. In the afternoon the focus shifts to “Live”stock Lessons. The afternoon begins at 1:00PM with the Do’s and Don’ts of Banding Calves, followed by Digging into Cattle Market Data and Going Green with Implants.
Thursday is the last day to see over 550 exhibitors, talk to the 34 contenders in the Innovation Showcase, and see the best genetics from the farms participating in this years’ Bull Congress. Of course, you can also purchase 50/50 tickets! The jackpot is growing and tickets are on sale until 9:00am on Friday, January 24, 2025 and 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, 4 for $20, 20 for $50 or NEW for this year buy a bundle of 100 for $100. LGCA 4206-RF-44642. The winner will be drawn on Friday, January 24th at 9:00AM on Facebook Live. All proceeds support Ag Days Gives Back scholarships and community grants.
We look forward to seeing you at #agdays25! For the most current information please visit www.agdays.com/
For all media inquiries please contact:
Teresa Hildebrand – Media Coordinator at (204) 526-0574 media@agdays.com
Kristen Phillips, Manitoba Ag Days General Manager at (204)728-4137 coordinator@agdays.com
