Inventor’s Showcase is held every year at Manitoba Ag Days to encourage individuals and companies to develop products that will assist farmers in achieving greater efficiency in their farming operations. More information is available in the registration package.
The Featured New Product allows Exhibitors to highlight products that are new to the marketplace and all entries were eligible for judging.
Inventor’s Showcase First Prize
Reimer Robotics was the winner of the Inventor’s Showcase competition for their agricultural automated robots. Matt Reimer was presented with a plaque and $1000 cash from Manitoba Ag Days and an advertising package from the Manitoba Co-operator. From left to right in the picture are David Laudin, MB Ag Days; Ron Reimer and Matt Reimer, Reimer Robotics; Laura Rance, Manitoba Co-operator; and Blake Nestibo, MB Ag Days.
Inventor’s Showcase Second Prize
Winner of second prize in Inventor’s Showcase was MJ Endeavors and his remote controlled vertical livestock gate. He received a plaque and a cheque for $500 from Manitoba Ag Days and an advertising package from the Manitoba Co-operator. From left to right in the picture are David Laudin, Manitoba Ag Days; Gary Smith, MJ Endeavors; Laura Rance, Manitoba Co-operator; Blake Nestibo, MB Ag Days.
An Honorable Mention goes to Leading Edge for their invention – the Harvest Sweep.
Best New Product Award
Winner of the Best New Product 2016 was MacDon Industries Ltd. with their MacDon R1 Series Pull-Type Disc Mower. Pictured from left to right: Jim Gladstone, MacDon; Kyle Campbell, MacDon; Wayne Krowelski, MacDon; Blake Nestibo, MB Ag Days; David Laudin, MB Ag Days
An Honorable Mention goes to Farmers Edge for their Smart Solutions Program.
