The Manitoba Ag Days show is an exposition of agricultural production expertise, technology, and equipment that attracts exhibitors and visitors from across Canada and North Central United States.
Manitoba Young Speakers for Agriculture (MYSA) is pleased to announce the finalists in both the junior
and senior categories of the competition, held in conjunction with Manitoba Ag Days. The preliminary
rounds of the competition were held via video presentation. The junior group included a dozen
participants, aged 11-15 years old while the senior division had 18 participants aged 16-24.
The top four speakers in the junior category, in alphabetical order, are: Gabriella Fewings, Janelle
Gilmore, Leah Phillips and William Derksen. In the senior category the top four speakers, in alphabetical
order, are: Bianca Byers, Eve Campbell, Kaitlyn Hunt-Delaurier and Lillian Seward. In addition to their
cash prize, the top four in each category have been invited to the Manitoba Ag Days speaking stage for
the final round of the competition, which will be held on January 20, 2026. Remi Campbell and Andrea
Ronceray are the Runners Up in the junior division while Noah Granger and Halee Piasta were the
Runners Up in the senior division. The Runners Up each receive a cash prize.
“This competition gives young people the opportunity to share their perspectives on agriculture and
develop valuable communication skills,” said MYSA committee member Leanne Sprung. “The passion,
knowledge, and preparation shown by all participants was impressive.” The junior judging team was
composed of Dr. Kendra Elliott, Lindsey Andronak and Jared Munro. The senior judging team was made
up of Danielle Meloni Isfeld, Betty Sawatzky and Jayden Buchanan. “I was really impressed with all of
the speakers – the future of agriculture is bright!”, commented judge Jared Munro.
Manitoba Young Speakers for Agriculture aims to encourage youth leadership, build public speaking
confidence, and foster a deeper understanding of agriculture’s role in Manitoba and beyond. The
competition is held with the collaboration and support of Manitoba Agriculture, Manitoba 4-H Council,
Agriculture in the Classroom Manitoba, the University of Manitoba and Assiniboine College. For more
information about MYSA or future competitions, visit agdays.com/mysa
The final round of speeches for the Manitoba Young Speakers for Agriculture will be held on Tuesday,
January 20th at 8:45am in the MNP Theatre. The winners will be announced at 11am also in the MNP
Theatre. The full Manitoba Ag Days speaker schedule can be found at agdays.com/schedule
Manitoba Ag Days is an annual three-day exposition of agriculture production expertise, technology and
equipment that is 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, Instagram or TikTok @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 looking to help your Community Project or support your post-secondary Education!
Calling all community projects, big or small and Brandon Assiniboine Community College Agriculture Diploma students! The Manitoba Ag Days “Ag Days Gives Back” deadline is approaching on November 15,2018. Manitoba Ag Days awards up to $27,000 annually to community projects and educational scholarship in Manitoba. Recipients will be announced at the three-day annual event taking place at Brandon’s Keystone Centre January 22,23,24.
“The growth and development of small communities is essential for our industry and as a not for profit organization we take great pride in being able to share some of the shows successes with the communities where our exhibitors and patrons call home.” Stated Brad Crammond, Manitoba Ag Days board chair.
Over the past 12 years Manitoba Ag Days has given back approximately $281,000 to several organization and individuals. Last years recipients are as follows:
Community Improvement Local Community Infrastructure Upgrades & Improvements
Edwards Sports Centre $3000 Heartland Recreation Commission $2000
Agriculture and Heritage
Manitoba Association of Agricultural Societies $5000
Community Improvement – Safety & Emergency Services
CASA – The Grain Safety Program $5000
Education and Leadership – Agricultural Youth Education
Agriculture in the Classroom -Manitoba $8000
ACC Diploma Scholarship – Braiden Setter-Shwaluk $1000
U of M’s Diploma Scholarship – Renate Jochum $1000
U of M’s Degree Scholarship – Kate Green $1000
“Small communities are the back bone to our industry. The board feels very strongly about helping create sustainable rural communities through awarding grants that focus on infrastructure upgrades/ improvements, safety and emergency services, agriculture and heritage preservation, as well as agriculture education.”. stated Kristen Phillips, General Manager
If you have a community project such as renovations to recreation facilities, playground upgrades, emergency services needing new equipment or an annual event or fair the promotes agriculture heritage or education please apply. For further details visit www.agdays.com.
For more information regarding Manitoba Ag Days please contact Kristen Phillips, Manitoba Ag Days General Manager at (204)728-4137 coordinator@agdays.com or Andrea Guthrie, Manitoba Ag Days Media Coordinator (204)851-7229 media@agdays.com.
The Winner of the Farmer’s Choice Grand Prize Champion of the Innovation Showcase is Bar C Innovations with their innovation the Quick Pin Hitch Pin!
The Quick-Pin is a new, innovated and redesigned hitch pin making for faster, easier unhooking of implements. It is perfect for balers in case of a fire, gravity wagons, anhydrous tanks, and unhooking with a one-man operation.
* new, innovated and redesigned hitch pin
* faster, easier unhooking of implements
* perfect for balers in case of a fire, gravity wagons, anhydrous tanks, and unhooking with a one-man operation.
*When the weight is distributed on the tongue and pin, this can make it very difficult to pull out; the quick pin solves this issue.
For more info please go to our website at: quickpinhitchpin.com
Contact us at: 785-966-2249
Bar C Innovations received a finalists banner, $10,000 cash prize money for the Farmer’s Choice Grand Prize, as well $1000 cash prize money from Manitoba Ag Days and $1000 in advertising from Glacier FarmMedia.
