Manitoba Ag Days Gives Back $26,000 Annually

Manitoba Ag Days Gives Back $26,000 Annually

In the fall of 2015 Manitoba Ag Days announced the “Ag Days Gives Back” community giving program.  100% of the 50/50 funds raised at the show, which runs from January 22 to 24th at Brandon’s Keystone Centre, will go back to ag organizations and communities where exhibitors and patron’s live.  “We want to give back some of the show’s success to those exhibitors, patron’s and communities which contribute to our show.  This year we had a tremendous response and received so many fantastic applications. It is great to see some many initiatives happening in the rural communities across Manitoba.  The hardest part is picking just one, we want to help all of them!”. Stated General Manager Kristen Phillips.   To date over $130,000 has been given back through the Manitoba Ag Days Gives Back fund to deserving communities and organizations across Manitoba. The application deadline for 2020 is November 15th, 2019.

Community Improvement – Local Community Infrastructure Upgrades and Improvements

Central Community Club Inc. $5000

Community Improvement – Ag and Heritage

Rapid City Museum Inc. $4000

Cypress River Agricultural Society Inc. $1000

Community Improvement – Safety and Emergency Services

RM of Whitehead Fire Department $5000

Education and Leadership – Agricultural Youth Education

Agriculture in the Classroom -Manitoba $8000

ACC Diploma Scholarship – Amber McNish $1000

U of M’s Diploma Scholarship –Megan Major $1000

U of M’s Degree Scholarship – Annabelle Calcott $1000

Manitoba Ag Days would like to sincerely thank all our applicants this year.  “A record number of applications were received, and it is truly inspiring to see such a wide array of projects to help sustain and grow our Manitoba rural communities.” Stated General Manager Kristen Phillips.

For more information regarding Manitoba Ag Days visit www.agdays.com For all media inquiries contact:   Andrea Guthrie Manitoba Ag Days Media Coordinator 204-851-7229 media@agdays.com   Kristen Phillips Manitoba Ag Days General Manager 204-728-4137 land line 204-726-3514 show office during show 204-573-9039 cell phone coordinator@agdays.com