Canada’s largest indoor farm show will kick off the three-day event on Tuesday January 22nd. This year’s show will include over 550 exhibitors all under 10 acres of indoor space at the Keystone Centre, in Brandon Manitoba.
There are several key highlights to point out:
1. This year’s show we will be celebrating “Tell Your Story – Be An Agvocate”. 237 exhibitors have jumped on board with our theme and will be displaying facts about the agriculture industry in their booth throughout the duration of the show. The Manitoba Ag Days board challenges everyone to get involved and share their Agriculture story.
2. The FIRST EVER MANITOBA SOCIAL is SOLD OUT and will take place Wednesday January 23rd at 8 pm in the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba’s historic “Dome” building with all funds raised going to help support and expand Agriculture in the Classroom – Manitoba programing. It will be a great opportunity for exhibitors and patrons to meet up for some casual conversation, drinks and help raise funds for an extremely important organization in our industry.
3. Admission and parking is free! The last show of its kind to remain completely complimentary. Don’t forget Murry Chev Olds Cadilac Buick GMC is providing the parking lot shuttle and the complimentary coat check is available just outside the Kinsmen Area sponsored by Fusion Credit Union. #agdays19
4. Our free speaker program includes over 60 speakers on a variety of topics presenting in the FCC and MNP thea-tres. This year’s program is packed full of fantastic speakers. You can expect WORLD CLASS SPEAKERS on a variety of topics including the importance of connecting with consumers, the latest in technology, agronomy and mar-ket outlooks as well as topics on data and how it can be used to positively benefit the bottom line.
5. The annual Kick Off Breakfast will be held at the Canad Inn’s Roadhouse Tuesday January 22 from 7:30 AM until 8:45 with a minimum $5 donation going to Manitoba Farm Rural and Northern Support Services sponsored by Canad Inns, The Great Western Roadhouse Bar and Grill and Q-Country 880AM, 91.5FM.
6. The INVENTOR”S SHOWCASE features 14 new inventions with everything from drop pans to robotics to safety harnesses. The Inventor’s Showcase is located in Barn 4 this year and is always a big draw for our patrons!
7. The NEW PRODCUTS competition has 19 entries with everything from new hybrids to new fertilizers to new con-caves. These products are showcased throughout the show with NEW PRODUCT signage!
8. Bull Congress is jammed packed again with 23 farms showcasing their latest genetics and 5 associations.
9. The FARM SAFETY FEATURE is growing again with 13 entries this year. These products are showcased through-out the show with FARM SAFETY FEATURE signage! The Manitoba Ag Days Board made a board decision to all become first aid and CPR trained so that we have more trained staff at the show; we took this training this season.
10. 50/50 draw will continue with funds raised benefiting our Ag Days Gives Back Community Giving Program, last year’s winner took home $11,250.00. Tickets can be purchased at the top of the ramp – 3 for $10.00 This year we are supporting a special young man in our Ag community – he knows first hand what a BBQ bristle can do if it gets lodged in your throat so we are encouraging everyone to throw away their BBQ Scrapers that haave bristles and come and purchase a 50/50 ticket at the show and we will give you a wooden BBQ Scraper* while supplies last
11. Manitoba Ag Days Gives Back will announce this years’ recipients on Tuesday January 22nd at 1 PM in the FCC Theatre.
12. Manitoba Ag Day’s Adventure with Ag In the Classroom will take place throughout the show with this year’s theme “Agriculture- Think Global, Act Local” highlighting a global perspective.
2019
Manitoba Ag Days Seminar Highlights: Tuesday
It has been a year in the making and the seminar program committee has done another phenomenal job organizing the 2019 Manitoba Ag Days Program. You will want to visit www.agdays.com ahead of time to review the program agenda. Over 60 speakers will touch on an array of real and important topics for today’s farming operations throughout the three days of the show. The seminars will take place in both the MNP and FCC theatres conveniently located inside the Brandon Keystone Centre.
The MNP theatre is located in the amphitheater next to MNP Hall across from Westoba Place Arena. Kick off Tuesday morning at 9:15 am with On-Farm Specialist, Greg Bartley with his presentation on “On-farm trials – why you need to do them!” At 9:45 am Daryl Ritchison, Meteorologist with the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network will speak on “Voices of the 1930’s: when the soil blew away”. David Lobb, Professor at the University of Manitoba will then share with us “A view below the soil surface – tillage challenges facing agriculture” at 10:30 am. Lastly, wrapping up the morning at 11:15 am is “Resistance management 101 – can we take an integrated approach?” with Holly Derksen, Technical Support Specialist with Aysta LifeScience, Tammy Jones, Weed Specialist with Manitoba Agriculture and John Gavloski, Entomologist with Manitoba Agriculture.
The Tuesday afternoon’s program will be focused on Success & Numbers kicking off with Michael Poole, Regional Tax Leader with MNP at 1:00 pm presenting on “Farm succession planning-avoiding common tax mistakes”. At 1:30 pm Lance Stockbrugger with LD Stockbrugger Farms will present on how to “Let the numbers talk – leasing vs buying machinery”. Directly following Lance, “Let’s get technical” with David Drozd, Owner of AgChieve Corporation at 2:15 pm. At 3:00 pm John Gehrer, Owner of Never Spill Spout will present on how “Nine out of ten of my ideas failed; how to successfully run a small business from your farm shop.” To finish off the day, Doug Arnold, Owner of Arnold Innovations will talk about “The corporate shed” at 3:30 pm.
The FCC theatre will be conveniently located at the south end of the Westoba Place Arena. Tuesday morning’s program will be hosted by Manitoba Canola Growers Association and will kick off at 9:15 am with an update from Agronomy Specialist, with Canola Council of Canada, Justine Cornelsen as she asks are “Canola yields getting you down? Use blackleg race ID testing to select hybrids”. At 9:45 am Angela Brackenreed, Agronomy Specialist with the Canola Council of Canada will be “Measuring the dollars and cents of harvest loss”. At 10:15 am, Dan Orchard, Agronomy Specialist with the Canola Council of Canada, John Guelly, Director of the Alberta Canola Producers Commission and Michael Weir, Agronomist with Pioneer Hi-Bred will tackle the topic of “Clubroot – what we all really need to know.” At 11:15 am, David Derwin, Commodity Portfolio Manager with PI Financial Corp will give some “Smart business strategies to capture the market – 5 tips to increase your bottom line”.
Ag Days Gives Back Award presentations will kick off the afternoon in the FCC Theater at 1:00 pm. At 1:15 pm, Taylor Carlson, Producer from Elm Creek Manitoba will deliver “My global youth institute experience”. Manitoba Dignitaries, The Honourable Ralph Eichler, Minister of Agriculture and His Worship Rick Crest, Mayor City of Brandon will be addressing the crowd at 1:30 pm. The Honourable Brian Pallister, Premier of Manitoba will speak directly following at 2:00 pm. At 2:30 we will be “Connecting with consumers – the true story of food” with Rancher/ Communicator Adrienne Ivey. To finish off the day, at 3:30 pm, Doctor Nick
Bontis, with the Institute of Intellectual Capital Research, will address the crowd on “Information bombardment: rising above the digital onslaught”.
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Count down is on, we are less than 24 hours until show time! All 540,000 square feet of the Brandon Keystone Centre has been transformed into Canada’s largest indoor farm show and the red carpet will be laid down at 5pm today.
Please join us tomorrow morning for the Kick Off Breakfast with a minimum $5 donation supporting Manitoba Farm Rural and Northern Support Services. The Kick off Breakfast will be held at Canada Inn’s “Road House” from 7:30 -8:45 am sponsored by Canad Inn’s, The Road House, and Q Country 880 AM, 91.5FM. Manitoba Farm, Rural & Northern Support Services (MFRNSS) provides telephone and online counselling to farmers, rural and northern Manitobans. They also offer public education, a volunteer training program, and a monthly Suicide Bereavement Support group. The MFRNSS houses a Rural Mental Health Resource Centre with books, videos and articles related to rural, northern, Indigenous, and agricultural mental health. For more information visit www.supporline.ca or 1-866-367-3276.
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @MbAgDays. Use #agdays19 or join us with this year’s theme #tellyourstory and share why you are proud to be a part of the agriculture industry. Watch for #farmfacts throughout the show and we challenge you to share one whenever the opportunity presents itself.
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For all media inquiries please contact Andrea Guthrie Manitoba Ag Days Media Coordinator at 204-851-7229 email: media@agdays.com or Kristen Phillips Manitoba Ag Days General Manager at the show office 204-726-3514 cell phone 204-573-9039 email: coordinator@agdays.com.
HISTORY OF THE WHEEL
Imagine a world without wheels. We would have to find an alternative way to drive our vehicles around, our steering “wheels” would likely be steering “squares,” and we wouldn’t even be able to fly to our destinations in the same way anymore. After all, airplanes have to taxi into position before taking off. The wheel is considered to be one of the oldest and most important inventions in the world.
The origins of the wheel can be traced back to ancient Mesopotamia in the 5th millennium BC where it was first used as a potter’s wheel. Evidence of the wheel can also be found in ancient China and ancient India. Even the western hemisphere created wheel like toys for their children back in 1500 BC.
- A Salute To The Wheel – Always cited as the hallmark of man’s innovation, here is the real story behind the wheel – from its origins to its reinvention.
- History: Invention of the Wheel – Wheels are the most ancient discovery for humankind. The wheels on a kid’s car, the different sizes and shapes that we can see around us are always a matter of joy for many.
- The Revolutionary Invention Of The Wheel – Take a look around, and you will see wheels everywhere, be it as tyres, or in everyday machinery.
- History Of The Wheel – Researchers agreed that 3500 BC is the year when the wheel was invented, which is more of a ballpark than an exact year.
- History Of Wheels And Its Role In Human Evolution – The wheel allows us to perform so many tasks effortlessly, without which life would have been a laboured and complicated affair.
From ancient times to modern times the wheel has changed the way we do everything. From transportation such as bikes, trains, and automobiles, to how we work such as dollies, pushcarts and pallet jacks we have significantly improved our quality of life throughout the ages.
Cart
Long ago, carts were often named after the animal that pulled them (i.e., horse carts, ox carts, and even dog carts). Carts have a variety of uses, but they have always had one primary role — transporting items from one place to another. The invention of the cart would be useless without the advent of the wheel. In the modern world, cart wheels have the ability to maneuver in 360 degrees making it much easier to transport hard to move materials. However, ancient carts did not have wheels that turned 360 degrees which made navigating them more difficult. Regardless, thanks to the wheel carts have greatly improved the lives of humankind over the centuries.
- The Invention of the Wheel – When we think about the invention of the wheel, the picture that jumps into our minds is the wheel from a car or maybe an ancient Roman chariot.
- The Invention of the Wheel and Wheeled Vehicles – The inventions of the wheel and wheeled vehicles–wagons or carts which are supported and moved around by round wheels–had a profound effect on human economy and society.
- Why Reinvent the Wheel? – Then the technology spread, and it changed the world, right? Its taken-for-granted simplicity has become the modern cliché.
- The Surprising Way a Supermarket Changed the World – Picking up a basket while grocery shopping may seem second nature now, but the idea was once groundbreaking.
- A Brief History And Future Of The Shopping Cart – Come along as we take a trip through the fascinating history – and possible future – of the common grocery cart.
Transportation (Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles)
During ancient times we were limited to horses and wagons when traveling by land. Now we can travel along highways at speeds that exceed 100 MPH in our cars, trucks and motorcycles. The invention of the wheel has dramatically increased our ability to travel back and forth to our destinations.
During ancient times wheels were made of stone and wood. In modern society car wheels are composed of a metal wheel and a rubber tire, allowing us to travel quickly and with great maneuverability. Never before has man been able to travel as quickly as we do in modern times and it’s all thanks to the wheel.
- History of the Steering Wheel – The steering wheel of a car is one of those instruments which we pretty much take for granted.
- Using The Steering Wheel – The steering wheel is used to control the steering system and the direction of the vehicle, and comprises a linkage system to direct the vehicle, through the front wheels.
- Understanding The Meaning, Importance Of Wheel Alignment – Cars need proper wheel alignment for a balanced ride, longer tire life, and improved mileage.
- Ship Steering Wheel History – When the first ship steering wheel was invented, it was regarded as a huge milestone in the evolution of the ship.
- Nautical Decor – The Evolution of the Ship Steering Wheel – The invention of the ship steering wheel was a huge leap forward in nautical technology, as the antiquated whip staff was a markedly inefficient way for navigating a ship.
How the wheel affects society
The wheel has somehow found its way into nearly every facet of our society thus improving processes and making our lives easier overall. For example, we have enhanced production facilities by introducing rollers onto assembly lines. Steering wheels allow us to navigate and maneuver our vehicles easily. Hair rollers are used for specific hairstyles.
Wheels have even transformed hospitals due to wheelchairs, hydraulic stretchers, and a variety of carts used to transport medicine and tools. The wheel has completely changed every industry on the planet in one capacity or another.
- History Of Transport And Travel – From the beginning of human history people have dragged any load too heavy to be carried.
- The 50 Greatest Breakthroughs Since the Wheel – The exercise of asking, comparing, and choosing helped us understand more about what these historical figures had done and about the areas in which American society had proved most and least open to the changes wrought by talented, determined men and women.
- Transportation Revolution – It took weeks and sometimes months just to send a letter or pass information.
- Evolution Of The Wheel – The realisation was made that some heavy objects could be transported if a round object such as a fallen tree was placed underneath and the heavy object rolled over it.
- The History of Transportation – Whether on land or at sea, humans early on successfully sought to go forth more efficiently by taking advantage of transport systems mother nature already had in place.
Machinery
Long gone are the days where we were forced to plow fields through manual power. Nowadays we can use heavy duty machinery such as tractors to simplify our farming needs. Tractor wheels are often massive and have special grooves that allow them to navigate rough outdoor terrains.
When it comes to industrial work, forklifts have proven to be indispensible. Forklifts have greatly improved our ability to transport bulky goods in warehouses, dockyards, and lumber yards. Forklift wheels vary depending on the environment, but each wheel type is designed to allow the forklift to operate at peak capacity. Our modern day machinery wouldn’t be the same without heavy duty wheels to allow them to transport materials in various work environments. You can even think of pallet jack wheels and dolly wheels which allow an individual to transport heavy machinery back and forth by themselves. Simply put, wheels make us more productive.
- Forklift Tires: What You Need to Know – Ever wonder if you’re using the right kind of tires for your forklift? Or wanted to know when a forklift tire needs to be replaced? Today’s post covers all this and more.
- Forklifts and Cranes Have Power to Make or Take Livelihoods – Many industrial truck and crane incidents don’t involve fatalities and therefore don’t involve OSHA because they go unreported.
- Tractors – If you’ve ever been stuck behind one in slow-moving traffic, you probably think a tractor is a nuisance—but that’s hardly a definition! The word “tractor” is related to words like “traction” and “tractive,” from the Latin word “tractus” meaning drawing (pulling): a tractor is essentially a machine designed to pull things along, usually very slowly and surely.
- How the Tractor Changed Farming in America – How much thought have you given to the great American tractor? If you have food on your table, you have the tractor to thank for it.
- History of the Forklift – The first contribution towards scientific materials handling equipment (over a hundred years ago) appears to have been the two-wheel hand truck, which is useful as ever on many types of jobs.
Conclusion
As you can see, the world has been completely transformed by the invention of the wheel. Every aspect of our lives involves a wheel of some kind which is why many people consider the wheel to be the most important invention mankind has ever seen. From forklifts and forklift wheels to the rollers on a production line the wheel will forever be used as a way to improve our lives and continue pushing us forward.
Lori grew up an a conventional farm near Crystal City, Manitoba. She travelled to Ontario to complete her B.Sc. from the University of Waterloo. After, she returned back to Manitoba to complete her M.Sc. in Plant Science, specializing in plant pathology. Lori then entered industry, holding roles with Monsanto and DEKALB before coming to her current position. She joined the Climate Corporation in late 2017, when it commercially launched into Western Canada, and has been serving as the Climate Business Manager for MB and SE Sask since. Lori has a passion for agriculture technology and with her research background, is especially passionate about helping growers set up good trials on their farms that will help them make decisions and be more profitable.
Manitoba Ag Days is proud to announce that the 2019 Show will include 13 FARM SAFETY FEATURES!! “Safety is so very important in our everyday life on the farm. “The board wanted to highlight the importance of it by creating a Farm Safety Feature in 2017. Exhibitors can enter the feature by showcasing a product or a message that help educate and create a safer work environment on the farm. We continue to see this feature grow each year” Stated Brad Crammond, Manitoba Ag Days Co-Chair. The following Farm Safety Features can be found around the show.
Bushel Plus – Booth # 1831 Barn 4
“The safest way to determine combine harvest loss & save yield. Instead of running beside a combine and throwing a pan underneath with the potential of falling and get driven over – we have the solution of a remote control drop pan system to catch and clean your grain loss sample in less than 5 minutes. Customers around the world have continued to comment on the efficiency and safety that our remote control drop pan and cleaning system provides them.”
Eclipse Fire & Safety Ltd. – Booth #1302 MNP Hall
Safety is a team effort, let us be part of your team when it comes to your agricultural Fire and Safety supply needs.
Lakeshore Sales – Booth #1802 Barn 4
“The ChuteMax Remote Control Truck Chute Opener allows the operator to stand out of the dust and away from the auger while unloading grain. Fill your air drill from on top of the tank without the hurry and stress of rushing down the ladder. This easy to use remote controlled 12 volt system is a must have for today’s busy farming operation. ”
Manitoba Farm Rural & Northern Support Services – Booth #1216 Westman Place Arena Concourse
Manitoba Farm Rural and Northern Support Services – Feeling stressed? You’re not alone. A recent study conducted by the U of Guelph revealed that 45% of Canadian farmers have high levels of stress, 58% met the criteria for anxiety, and 35% met the criteria for depression. Prolonged stress can take a toll on both your physical and mental health and contribute to lower productivity and even farm accidents. Stop by the Manitoba Farm, Rural & Northern Support Services booth to learn ways to manage your stress and sign up for a free massage! Free, confidential telephone and on-line counselling. 1-866-367-3276 www.supportline.ca
Manitoba Hydro – Booth #249 UCT Pavilion
Manitoba Hydro – During the past year in Manitoba there were over 150 reported incidents of farm equipment coming into contact with overhead power lines. Learn more about Manitoba Hydro’s farm safety programs to protect you and your family. You’ve got a lot on the line!
Never Spill Spout – Booth #402 City Square Exhibition Hall
Full Bin Alarm-SAFTEY & Convenience *Never climb high Grain Bins *Never plug an Auger *Never overfill a Bin! It is not just a FULL BIN ALARM, but also a complete Auger Spout with No Snag Spout and Nightlight! Too many serious injuries and death occur every year by climbing high Grain Bins! We have more than 8000 sold. Most of the comments we get are: “I haven’t had to climb a bin in years”. From a SAFTEY perspective, Farmers using the Never Spill Spout will never have to climb High Bin Ladders to visually check grain levels!
Northern Strands – Booth 1819 Barn 4
Grain Bins are one of the most common accident locations on a farm. In 2015, there were 1,633 injuries in Saskatchewan alone from workplace falls. This is only the reported WCB number of falls, one can only imagine how high the real number of falls is. The Northern Strands Bin Safe System is a truly unique system in that there is nothing else available that has been engineered and pull tested in order to protect farmers, farm workers, and family members from a potentially life-threatening fall off of a grain bin.
Omnilyte – Booth 477 City Square Exhibition Hall
Help keep workers safe and rethink animal welfare management using ECA (Electro Chemical Activation) solutions. Envirolyte technology offers an organic, eco-friendly and cost-effective program that starts with water purification and continues right through barns, abattoirs and the field. These cleaning (Catholyte) and antimicrobial (Anolyte) solutions are produced only from salt, water, and electricity moving through a unique cylindrical cell. Generated on site and on demand eliminates procuring, storing and handling of dangerous chemicals while improving performance with less antibiotics.
Raczynski Sales – Booth 420 City Square Exhibition Hall
The Tire Jogger is a skid steer attachment designed for making the job of changing High Clearance Sprayer tires much safer. You can pick up a tire that is lying flat on the ground, lift it and rotate it to get it on the sprayer without even touching the tire. All you will have to do is put the wheel bolts on and tighten them after. It is also safer storing your extra set of tires lying flat in a shed then leaning them against a wall.
Redfern Farm Services – Booth #690 Brandon Curling Club
Farm safety is of the utmost importance to us at Redfern Farm Services. We care about our employees, our customers, our distributors and our farm family. From our family to yours, please remember to be careful!
Rostech Electronics – Booth #1131 Westman Place Arena Concourse
RosTech® is a recognized leader in providing a complete line of surveillance and security solutions for all types of agriculture requirements. In focusing on our core market, we are a company that takes pride in understanding the needs of the agricultural market. Rostech designs it products with the purpose of providing a great customer experience. RosTech’s vison is to help farmers & ranchers in their day to day activities through wireless technology.
Salford Group – Booth 916 Kinsmen Arena
Here at Salford Group, we recognize that farm safety affects everyone in the agricultural industry. Safe equipment operation and other practices are important to the producers who use our products, the equipment dealers who sell our products, and to our staff who also farm or help on family farms. In recognition of the importance of farm safety awareness and associated practices, Salford has been a proud supporter of local farm safety initiatives – and we are honoured to add this Manitoba Ag Days Farm Safety Feature to that list.
The Manitoba Farm Safety Program – Booth #249 UCT Pavilion
The Manitoba Farm Safety Program (FSP), provides safety resources, training and professional advisory services at no cost to help farmers understand their responsibility to the Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health legislation. FSP is not a government department or a program of the government. It is a program administered by Keystone Agricultural producers (KAP), created to give farmers accessible, confidential services to prepare them for a visit from a safety officer and improve the overall safety on Manitoba farms. Every farmer – whether they employ workers, are 100% family, or a single person operation – are subject to the legislation and a visit from a safety officer at any time. FSP has the resources and expertise to ensure there are no surprises.
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