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Produced on the Prairies Continues into 2026

Manitoba Ag Days 2026 will showcase “People, products, and opportunities that are Produced on the
Prairies.” said Mike Cousins, Co-Chair of the Manitoba Ag Days Board of Directors. He went on to say,
“The theme, Produced on the Prairies, will be evident throughout the show in a number of ways,
including through the return of the Produced on the Prairies Market as well as in our speaking theatres.”
Tuesday morning begins with the Kickoff Breakfast, which is a fantastic way to start off the day before
taking in the 580 exhibitors on the trade show floor. Proceeds from the breakfast are invested into
agricultural education, which in turn, drives the talent that is Produced on the Prairies. Ag in the
Classroom – Manitoba is committed to connecting teachers and learners to agriculture.

The Produced on the Prairies Market, returns to the show with more vendors. This year each day of the
show will feature ten unique vendors, so be sure to visit the FCC Pavilion each day! You will find the
Produced on the Prairies Market at the top of the main ramp. Be sure to stop in and learn about how you
can enjoy these local products and support the farmers who help to produce them.
The 2026 speaking line up features Prairie talent and reflects the issues that Manitoba farmers and
ranchers face by bringing those farmers to the stage to share their experiences. Two farmer panels will
discuss both crops and livestock as they talk about how they make choices to drive profitability in their
operations and how on-farm research impacts real-time decisions. Our Thursday afternoon program
features From Idea to Aisle featuring local entrepreneurs followed by Arlene Dickinson answering
questions about the global competitiveness of Canadian-made products, the importance of building
resilient domestic value chains, and strategies to foster consumer loyalty to local goods.

“Agriculture has a huge impact across the prairies and this theme is a way to showcase and celebrate the
many ways in which agriculture influences the economy, job creation, and trade. At Manitoba Ag Days
we can see examples of farmer-built innovations, entrepreneurial visionaries and the human impact of
ag-focused educational investments.” commented the show General Manager, Kristen Phillips. “We are
proud to feature exhibitors who build and innovate right here, so watch for special Produced on the
Prairies flags throughout the trade show.”

The complete show publication, with all of the information you need to plan your visit, can be found at
https://www.agdays.com/publication/ In addition to information about the theme related items
mentioned here you will also find the speaker line up, Innovation Showcase entries and a complete list of
exhibitors.

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 2026 show dates are Tuesday, January
20 – Thursday, January 22.

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

Manitoba Ag Days Gives Back Deadline Approaching

Applications for community grants, the AED cost share and post-secondary scholarships are being
accepted until November 1, 2025 and winners will be announced at the 2026 show in January.
Manitoba Ag Days has a strong tradition of investing in rural communities and agriculture education
through the Ag Days Gives Back program. At the 2025 show $55,000 in funds were awarded, in the form
of sixteen community grants, three post-secondary scholarships and support for Ag in the Classroom –
Manitoba. Since the program’s inception in 2013 Manitoba Ag Days Gives Back has committed
$536,377.50 to building the agriculture community.

Community grants of $2000 each are open to community fire departments and can be used for any
component of a project, including infrastructure, supplies, equipment, volunteers or training. The total
project budget may not exceed $50,000. In an effort to encourage diverse participation, priority will be
given to communities/projects that have not received funding within the last three years.
Community AED cost share applications are also open to any community organization that wishes to
install an AED. Ag Days Gives Back will contribute two thirds of the cost for this life saving device to ten
community organizations.

Post-secondary scholarships of $2000 each are open to students in their final year of high school or to
post secondary students. All agricultural related education and training is eligible, including degree,
diploma, certificate and trade programs. Applicants are asked to complete the form and include a
written or video biography outlining their community involvement and volunteerism, career goals and
aspirations and how they see themselves fitting into the ag industry.

Manitoba Ag Days is proud to support the communities where our visitors and exhibitors live. Vibrant
rural communities are an essential part of the agricultural industry and this program demonstrates our
ongoing commitment to agriculture.For more information, including the application forms, please visit

MANITOBA AG DAYS GIVES BACK

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 2026 show dates are Tuesday,
January 20 – Thursday, January 22.

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

Manitoba Ag Days is Only Four Months Away

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 49th 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 20-22, 2026.

The Produced on the Prairies theme was such a success that it will be back for the 2026 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 as well as the AED cost share will be accepted until November 1, 2025 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 2026 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, TikTok 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

Manitoba Ag Days Exhibitor Registration Opens August 5th to the 19th.

Although it’s the middle of summer the Manitoba Ag Days management team is getting ready to accept
exhibitor registrations for the 49th annual show! On Tuesday, August 5th the online registration portal
goes live and will be ready to take in registration information from both new and returning exhibitors.
“The entire process is online and is extremely streamlined.”, stated Kristen Phillips, General Manager of
the show.

In addition, the Innovation Showcase will be back for its seventh year! “Many companies have gotten
their start at our show and we are proud to be a part of their success story.. This showcase provides an
opportunity for innovators to get direct feedback from producers, and the producers also benefit
because they get to ask questions to see how an innovation could fit in their operation.” commented
Dwayne Leslie, chairperson of the Innovation Showcase committee. There are seven categories of
innovations, including Ag Technology, Agribusiness Services, Agricultural Equipment, Agronomics, Animal
and Livestock, Farm Built Solutions and Farm Safety. “The Farm Built Solutions is one of my favorite
categories, because it showcases farmers’ ingenuity at solving challenges in their operation,” said Board
Co-Chair Dustin Williams.

Registration runs from August 5th – 19th and is accessed at

Registration Package

The 2026 show runs from Tuesday, January 20 through Thursday, January 22 at the Keystone Centre in
Brandon, Manitoba. Mark your calendars and keep watching for more Manitoba Ag Days information as
the show approaches. You can find the latest updates and purchase admission tickets at
https://www.agdays.com/ or follow us on Facebook, X, TikTok 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

Our show would not be possible without ALL of our amazing sponsors! 

On behalf of our team at Manitoba Ag Days – thank you for all of your support!

www.agdays.com 

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