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2026
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 is where the ag year begins! The program is finalized and the speaking line up is filled
with all of the hot topics from the 2025 growing season as well as those that will help attendees prepare
for the upcoming year. The program is all agriculture and has something for everyone. “We have two
theaters running for all three days, with a full day of presenters in each location. Once you browse the
program you will want to come to all three days of the show!” said Hannah Minshull, program
committee lead for Manitoba Ag Days.
Our speakers include industry experts like agronomists, economists and entomologists. We also have
speakers who run farming operations just like you! They will share insights about how they make return
on investment decisions, crop rotations and when to call a vet.
The 2026 program features a new speaking competition for young people speaking up about agriculture.
There will also be a chem company series of back to back speakers followed by a Q&A session, and this
format was a direct result of feedback from our attendees. Our ongoing work with Manitoba Canola
Growers Association, Manitoba Crop Alliance and Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers results in a
number of sessions focusing specifically on current research and its practical, local, application. As
always Certified Crop Advisor credits will be available.
For a complete listing of the complimentary speaking program, including descriptions, times and
locations, please visit agdays.com/schedule
The complete 2026 Manitoba Ag Days publication can be found at agdays.com/publication
Our theatres would not be possible without our incredible sponsors, Farm Credit Canada and Meyers
Norris Penny, we thank them for their unwavering support to bring speakers to Manitoba Ag Days year
after year. The FCC Theatre will be located at the south end of the Assiniboine Credit Union Place Ice
Surface and the MNP Theatre will be in the Amphitheatre just off the main concourse.
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 speaking program will take place
throughout the three-day event in the FCC and MNP theatres. The 2026 show dates are Tuesday,
January 20 – Thursday, January 22.
For more show information and the latest updates please visit 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
Bob has had a career in the agricultural equipment industry spanning more than 25 years, including as Design Engineer, Product Development Team Leader, Plant Leader and General Manager. Bob brings a wealth of experience and insight to his leadership role and has spent the majority of his career within the Bourgault group of companies, where he has worked closely with farmers and ranchers to develop equipment that delivers real value on the ground. Known for his practical approach and commitment to innovation, Bob is passionate about advancing the future of Canadian agriculture. In addition to his role at Highline, Bob has served on the Board of Directors of the Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada (AMC) since 2016 and is the current Board Chair, where he advocates for the interests and growth of Canada’s ag manufacturing sector.
Meet the 27 Innovation Showcase Contenders
“The Innovation Showcase is back for its seventh year and we are pleased to have 27 innovations
vying for the top spot in each of our seven categories”, stated Dwayne Leslie, Manitoba Ag Days
Innovation Showcase Committee Chair. The seven categories include: Ag Technology, Agribusiness
Services, Agricultural Equipment, Agronomics, Animal and Livestock, Farm Built Solutions and Farm
Safety.
The Innovation Showcase highlights products and services across a wide range of applications and
helps both the contenders and the producers bridge from innovative ideas to on-farm adoption. Leslie
went on to say “Many companies have gotten their start at our show and we couldn’t be happier to
help. 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.”
The Innovation Showcase Committee will visit with each entrant before determining the winner in
each category. Winners will be announced live at the show on Wednesday, January 21, at 10am.
We invite you to learn more about the 2026 Innovation Showcase contenders by visiting our website
at https://www.agdays.com/innovations and connecting with them before the show:
The Western Producer and the Manitoba Co-operator are the presenting sponsors of the Innovation
Showcase. Each of the seven categories is sponsored by one of Glacier FarmMedia’s brands. Thank
you to Ag Dealer, The Canadian Cattlemen, Grainews, CountryGuide and Ag Canada for being such
strong supporters of Ag Innovation in our industry.
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
