• AgDays 2026: January 20, 21 and 22 - 9am to 5pm Daily
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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.  
 

David Beaudin, Minister of Agriculture and Associate Minister of Education

David was first elected to the Manitoba Métis Federation Government in 2018 as regional director, and then shortly after was appointed Associate Minister of Provincial Education. In the spring of 2021, he was appointed as the Minister of Agriculture. Also, in 2021 he was appointed as a director of the Red River Métis Fur Company.

In 2022 he was re-elected by acclamation as Regional Executive Officer of the Winnipeg Region MMF.
 
David has a Manitoba Vocational Teaching Diploma and is currently pursuing an adult education degree. He also has various certificates which includes; Adult Education, Power Engineering and Multimedia Computer applications.

David has recently retired from RRC after 22 years of teaching applied technology, trades and business as a vocational instructor and has coordinated several programs at Red River College.

During his time at RRC he was elected to represent the faculty and staff on the Board of Governors of RRC. He also was a union steward for 12 years with MGEU.

He and his wife Elizabeth have 5 adult children between them, and are active members of the Métis community, and love to volunteer at events.

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Mary-Jane Orr

General Manager, Manitoba Beef & Forage Initiatives Inc

Jacob Shapiro

Head of Geopolitical & Macro Research, The Bespoke Group

Ted Dzogan

Chair, The John Howard Society of Brandon

Ezra Aberle

Research Specialist , North Dakota State University Carrington Research Extension Center

Kristin Simons

Research Agronomist, NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center

Scott Chalmers

Applied Research Specialist, Manitoba's Diversification Centres

Darren Bond

Farm Management Specialist , Manitoba Agriculture

Dennis Lange

Provincial Pulse and Soybean Specialist , Manitoba Agriculture

Tom Wolf

Spray Application Specialist , Agrimetrix Research & Training

Jay Whetter

Communications Manager , Canola Digest and The Extensionists

Tyler Wist

Research Scientist, Field Crop Entomology, AAFC Saskatoon

Lionel Kaskiw

Crop Production Extension Specialist , Manitoba Agriculture

David Beaudin

Minister of Agriculture and Associate Minister of Education, Manitoba Metis Federation

Laura Schmidt

Production Specialist - WestMan, Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers