2025

Manitoba Ag Days Speaker Line Up

Manitoba Ag Days is approaching quickly and the speaking theatres will be filled with must-attend sessions. “Farming is a complex business and we know how important it is to keep up with all aspects of a farming operation.” said Kristen Phillips, General Manager, Manitoba Ag Days. “You will continue to see a strong focus on agronomy as well as sessions focused on emerging technology, livestock and marketing.”

The full speaker schedule will be posted at agdays.com in December. Until then, Manitoba Ag Days is excited to announce the 2025 featured speakers:

Tuesday

David Mielke – Outlook for Oils & Fats and Implications for Canadian Canola @OILWORLD_Mielke

Quick Dick McDick – A Bearded Perspective @QuickDickMcDick

Wednesday

Brian Hefty -Pushing the Limits: More Bushels Per Acre @brianhefty

Patti Durand – Farm Transition – Start Where You Are @onthebrightrack

Thursday

Jacob Shapiro – Geopolitics: What Lies Ahead? @JacobShap

Kristjan Hebert – Farming Roots to Corporate Suits – The Rise of the Farm CEO @kristjanhebert

“Manitoba Ag Days has always been known for its complimentary speaking program. Through our partnerships with Farm Credit Canada, Meyers Norris Penny, Manitoba Canola Growers Association, Manitoba Crop Alliance, Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers Association and Manitoba Agriculture this years’ lineup has something for everyone .” stated Hannah Minshull, program committee lead for Manitoba Ag Days.

The 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 speaking program will take place throughout the three-day event in the FCC and MNP Theatres. The 2025 show dates are Tuesday, January 21 – Thursday, January 23.

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

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

The Produced on the Prairies Market in the FCC Pavilion at the Top of the Ramp returns!

An exciting new feature again this year at Manitoba Ag Days Show (January 20th to 22nd) is The FCC Pavilion. The Pavilion will feature 30 locally produced products and is located at the top of the ramp in the Pioneer Lounge.

Vendors will rotate daily; so you might just have to come all three days to see these amazing products!

Click on the Logos Below to learn more about each of our Vendors!

Join us in celebrating the Canadian Food and Beverage Industry!

Welcome to all of our 2026 Vendors:

Tuesday – Cafe& Vida, Multi Cook, Von Slick’s Inc., Riding Mountain Honey, Shrugging Doctor Beverage Company, Ritchie Bison, Unique Brazillian Dairy, Bison Liquor, Wooden Gate Cider, The Churro Stop

Wednesday – Auntie M’s Garden Market, Sheepdog Brew Co., Heyru, Patent 5 Distillery, Bavarian Roasted Nuts, Bon Appetit Gourmet Mixes, TransCanada Brewing Company, Wheat City Wheatless Goods, Fete Ice Cream and Coffee, Shelby Howard Pottery Company & Baked Goods

Thursday – East of Eden Wellness Inc., Suncraft Farms, Border Hills Honey, Smiley Farmers, Little Garden Next Door, Farmery Estate Brewing Company, Hudson Bagels Inc., Engrained Flour Co., The Beauregard Experience, Stone City Coffee Roasters

Please join us on January 20th, 2026 as we kick off the Manitoba Ag Days Show with a Made in Manitoba Breakfast at the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba Historic Dome Building!!! It is the perfect way to connect with your friends, neighbours and the industry all while raising money for a very important cause – Ag In The Classroom- Manitoba.

Their mission is to inspire educators to promote agriculture literacy for a sustainable future. They connect teachers and learners from K to 12 with curriculum-based programs, learning activities and educational resources designed to explore agriculture as a place where our whole world comes together: business, STEAM (science and technology, engineering and math, the creative arts), economics, farming, culture, social studies, and more.

If you would like to donate to Agriculture in the Classroom – Manitoba join us at the Kick Off Breakfast (minimum donation $5.00) or click here to donate directly to: Ag In The Classroom – MB

A huge shout out to Heritage Co-op for making the Kick Off Breakfast possible; thank you for your unwavering support of Manitoba Ag Days, AITC-MB and our industry as a whole.

On farms and ranches all over the prairies fall work is in full swing in preparation for the winter months
ahead. The Manitoba Ag Days board is also busy making plans – for the 48th annual show! For three days
the Keystone Centre in Brandon Manitoba is the home to Canada’s largest indoor farm show. Over 550
exhibitors will showcase the newest thinking, products and technology specifically for prairie farmers.
There is also a complimentary speaking program running in two theatres over all three days. Farmers and
industry experts are ready to talk about markets, agronomy, equipment and livestock. Mark your
calendars for January 21-23, 2025.

The Produced on the Prairies theme was such a success that it will be back for the 2025 show. The Board
of Directors is proud of the people, products and technologies that are produced locally. “We really want
to continue to shine a light on the great things happening right here.” commented Board Co-Chair Dustin
Williams.

Manitoba Ag Days Gives Back is into its second decade of supporting community grants and K-12 and
post secondary agricultural education. Applications for grants and scholarships are open now and can be
found at https://www.agdays.com/community-giving-program/ Applications for these $2000 grants and
scholarships will be accepted until November 1, 2024 and winners will be announced at the show in
January.

Another show favourite that will be returning is the Innovation Showcase, which features 32 must-see
products and services that are new to the agriculture industry. This Showcase allows farmers and
ranchers to ask specific questions and see product quality first hand. Agriculture is an ever-changing
industry and Manitoba Ag Days’ knows that producers want to be informed about how to keep their
operations nimble and adaptable.

Of course, the 2025 show will have a number of new features as well. Keep watching for more
information. You can find the latest updates and purchase admission tickets at https://www.agdays.com/
or follow us on Facebook, X or Instagram @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

Registration is now open! Please be sure to register as an exhibitor for the 2025 show between August 6th and 27th, 2024.

Want to support agriculture?? Purchase your 50/50 ticket today at http://www.agdays.com/buy5050

MB Ag Days 2026 – Publication Cover Photo Contest!! We want your photo on the front cover of the 2026 Manitoba Ag Days Publication.

Last year was such a success that we are doing it again for the 2026 publication. We will be accepting entries over the next couple of months from the public for our Official Publication front cover. We want authentic, real, true agriculture pictures that symbolize our theme for the 2026 show “Produced on the Prairies”. If this theme resonates with you and you have a knack for photography we would love to see your photo entries. Our team will narrow it down to the final entries and then the social media followers of Manitoba Ag Days will have the final say. Be sure to have your friends and family follow along and enjoy the pictures @mbagdays on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.

Rules:

The theme of the 2026 Ag Days show is Produced on the Prairies. Photo composition should reflect this theme. Photos can contain people, equipment and/or livestock, but these elements are not required. You must have permission from all individuals if they are in the photo before sending in your submission.
Photos must be taken within the Prairie Provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan or Alberta.
Photos must be in vertical (portrait) orientation. Photos that do not meet this criteria will be automatically disqualified.
Photos must be submitted as an uncompressed TIFF or max quality JPEG file. Digital files should be approximately 2700 pixels wide by 3600 pixels tall (or 9″ x 12″) at 300 dpi. Photos that do not meet or exceed this criteria will be disqualified.
Photos must be submitted by the person who took the photo and each person is eligible for a maximum of one prize.
Please limit your entries to a maximum of three photos per person. If you submit more than three photos, only the first three will be considered. Each photo should be submitted separately.
All photos remain the property of the photographer. The winning photographer agrees to have their photograph published in the print and electronic copies of the 2026 Ag Days Publication.

First, second and honorable mention photographers agree to have their photograph shared via @mbagdays social media channels for the purpose of promoting future shows.

It is also understood that by submitting your photo you will not receive payment in return. By entering the contest, participants grant Manitoba Ag Days the right to use their photos for promotional purposes with due credit.

Ag Days Board of Directors and contractors of Manitoba Ag Days are not eligible to submit photographs.

Contest is open from Tuesday, August 5, 2025 – 11:59pm Friday October 10, 2025

Winner Selection:

Finalists will be selected in early October 2025 by Manitoba Ag Days. Finalists will be posted on social media and will be voted on for a one week period.

Winners will be notified by email or phone. Additional information may be required at the time.

Winners will receive:

First place – Front cover photo on the 2026 show publication (print and digital edition) with photo credit, 2 complimentary show admission tickets, an official 2026 Produced on the Prairies swag bag and recognition on @mbagdays social media channels

Second place – 2 complimentary show admission tickets and recognition on @mbagdays social media channels

Honorable mention – Recognition on @mbagdays social media channels

Please submit your photos by emailing a Google Drive, Dropbox or similar file sharing link to design@agdays.com

In the body of your email please include:

Photographer’s first and last name:

Photographer’s telephone number:

Location of the photo:

The Produced on the Prairies Market in the FCC Pavilion at the Top of the Ramp returns!

Kristen Phillips

Brittany Cousins

Phone Number:

Mailing Address: