• AgDays 2027: January 19, 20 and 21 - 9am to 5pm Daily
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Speakers

Each year we strive to bring in the most relevant, up to date, informational speakers possible to Manitoba Ag Days. This year is no exception: the program has been finalized for the 2026 show and the depth of knowledge in this list is profound!
We could not put on such a world class speaking event if it were not for our partnerships with FCC, MNP, Manitoba Agriculture, Manitoba Canola Growers Association, Manitoba Crop Alliance and the Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers Association and of course the presenters themselves. We thank you for partnering with us for the 2026 Show!
CCA's make sure you plan your day so you can take in these sessions! We have applied for 33.5 Credits!! 
 7 IPM, 6 CM, 2.5 NM, 1.0 S&W and 17.0 PD.  
 

Dr. Ahmed Abdelmagid, Research Scientist

Dr. Ahmed Abdelmagid is a Research Scientist in Oilseed Crops Pathology at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Morden Research and Development Centre in Manitoba. His research focuses on the biology, epidemiology, and management of soilborne and foliar diseases affecting oilseed and pulse crops, including soybean, canola, sunflower, flax, pea, dry bean, and faba bean. Dr. Abdelmagid leads several large, multi-year field and greenhouse projects across the Prairie provinces in collaboration with producer groups, universities, and federal research centres. His program integrates traditional field pathology with molecular and microbiome approaches to better understand disease dynamics and to support the development of sustainable management strategies. He plays a key role in provincial and national crop disease surveillance programs, providing critical data on emerging pathogens and yield-limiting diseases in Western Canada.

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Briana Hagen

CEO & Lead Scientist, Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing, Director, Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program

Bryce Fisher

MB Farmer; Research Assistant—Centre for Critical Studies of Rural Mental Health, Brandon University; Psychiatric Nursing Student; Mental Health Advocate

Gerry Friesen

The Recovering Farmer; CAO,, Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program

Bob Cochran

Director - Sales and Marketing , Highline Manufacturing - a Division of Bourgault Industries Ltd.

Tracy Young

Mental Health Clinician, Centre for Critical Studies of Rural Mental Health & MB Farmer Wellness Program

David Beaudin

Minister of Agriculture and Associate Minister of Environment & Climate Change, Manitoba Metis Federation

Terry Buss

Production Agronomist - East, Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers

Austin Gellings

Senior Director of Agriculture Services, Association of Equipment Manufacturers

Merle Massie

Executive Director , The Do More Agriculture Foundation

Darren Bond

Farm Management Specialist, Manitoba Agriculture

Leif Carlson

Director of Market Intelligence and Trade Policy, Cereals Canada

Peter Watts

Managing Director, Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre

David Van Deynze

Chief Product Officer, Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation

Ben Hamm

Farm Management Specialist , Manitoba Agriculture

Jay Whetter

Editor, Canola Digest Magazine , Canola Council of Canada

Brittany Wood

Senior Manager, Transportation & Trade Policy, Canadian Canola Growers Association

Kendall Baker

Research and Extension Coordinator, Manitoba Canola Growers Association