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2020

The Runner-Up of the Innovation Showcase – Animal & Livestock was Thunderstruck Sales and Marketing c/o: Protexia Plastics with their innovation AgriRepel. 

Protexia Plastics

AgriRepel is an additive in bale and silage wrap. It is the only all-natural bird, raccoon and rodent repellent plastic storage film in the world. AgriRepel saves farmers and ranchers’ money and time, and protects animals from eating mold.

Pictured from left to right is: Cory Bourdeaud’hui, Glacier FarmMedia, Jeremy Matuszewski, Thunderstruck Sales and Marketing, Nathan Mitchell, Glacier FarmMedia, Brad Crammond, Manitoba Ag Days Co-chair, David Laudin, Manitoba Ag Days Co-chair.

Protexia Plastics received a Banner, an Innovation Showcase Mat, $250 cash prize money from Manitoba Ag Days and $500 in advertising from Glacier FarmMedia.

The Winner of the Innovation Showcase – Animal and Livestock was Gallagher with their MBS Energizers

Gallagher

Gallagher’s latest range of fence energizers has taken flexibility to a new level, giving producers three options when it comes to powering their units: 110v/plug-in, battery or battery/solar.

Pictured from left to right is: Cory Bourdeaud’hui, Glacier FarmMedia, Don Sheppert, Gallagher, Nathan Mitchell, Glacier FarmMedia, Brad Crammond, Manitoba Ag Days Co-chair, David Laudin, Manitoba Ag Days Co-chair.

Gallagher received a Banner, an Innovation Showcase Mat, $500 cash prize money from Manitoba Ag Days and $1000 in advertising from Glacier FarmMedia. 

The Runner-Up of the Innovation Showcase – Farm Built Solutions was Airguard Incorporated with their innovation the Sabre Clamp.

Airguard Incorporated

The AIRGUARD Sabre Clamp is the ultimate clamping system to ensure that your air seeder hoses stay where they should be. Our patented technology uses teeth to bite into the hose for 2x more clamping power.

Pictured from left to right is: Cory Bourdeaud’hui, Glacier FarmMedia, Russ Nickel, Airguard Incorporated, Nathan Mitchell, Glacier FarmMedia, Brad Crammond, Manitoba Ag Days Co-chair, David Laudin, Manitoba Ag Days Co-chair.

Airguard Incorporated received a Banner, an Innovation Showcase Mat, $250 cash prize money from Manitoba Ag Days and $500 in advertising from Glacier FarmMedia.

The Winner of the Innovation Showcase – Farm Built Solutions was Triple Pass Welding with their innovation the Manitoba Gate.

Triple Pass Welding

The Manitoba Gate is basically a pitless texas gate! But unlike most texas gates my design is pitless and portable and there is no weight limit; greatly increasing its usability.  It is simple, universal and portable making everyone’s job easier.

Pictured from left to right is: Cory Bourdeaud’hui, Glacier FarmMedia, Wyatt Van damme, Triple Pass Welding, Nathan Mitchell, Glacier FarmMedia, Brad Crammond, Manitoba Ag Days Co-chair, David Laudin, Manitoba Ag Days Co-chair.

Triple Pass Welding received a Banner, an Innovation Showcase Mat, $500 cash prize money from Manitoba Ag Days and $1000 in advertising from Glacier FarmMedia. 

The Runner-Up of the Innovation Showcase – Farm Safety was Setter Manufacturing Ltd. c/o: Northern Strands with their innovation The Bin Safe System. 

Setter Manufacturing Division

Setter Manufacturing Division is pleased to carry Northern Strands patent pending fall protection system.  It is a cutting edge product designed to protect farm workers from a fall while climbing or accessing a bin for repairs or inspections. The system allows for safe bin climbing and protects family & workers.

Pictured from left to right is: David Laudin, Manitoba Ag Days Co-chair, Braiden Setter-Shwaluk, Setter Manufacturing Division, Cory Bourdeaud’hui, Glacier FarmMedia, Greg and Cathy Setter, Setter Manufacturing Division, Nathan Mitchell, Glacier FarmMedia, Brad Crammond, Manitoba Ag Days Co-chair.

Setter Manufacturing Division received a Banner, an Innovation Showcase Mat, $250 cash prize money from Manitoba Ag Days and $500 in advertising from Glacier FarmMedia.

The Winner of the Innovation Showcase – Farm Safety was The Tire Grabber Ltd. with their innovation the Tire Grabber.

The TireGrabber

The TireGrabber is a unique invention designed to easily attach to any existing hydraulic system and provide a user friendly method of safely and efficiently handling large scale tires.

Pictured from left to right is: Cory Bourdeaud’hui, Glacier FarmMedia, Darcy Goossen, The Tire Grabber Ltd., Nathan Mitchell, Glacier FarmMedia, Brad Crammond, Manitoba Ag Days Co-chair, David Laudin, Manitoba Ag Days Co-chair.

The Tire Grabber Ltd. received a Banner, an Innovation Showcase Mat, $500 cash prize money from Manitoba Ag Days and $1000 in advertising from Glacier FarmMedia.