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.
At the 2018 Manitoba Ag Days Show, John Deere Canada ULC, Reit –Syd Equipment and Manitoba Ag Days partnered together to offer a once in a lifetime trip for a Young Farmer that participated in our Young Farmer Selfie Contest. The winning applicant won an all expense paid 2-week Farm Tour in Cuba! A young farmer (by definition) is someone who is under the age of 40 and is actively farming their own land.
The original winner of the trip had to decline the trip due to school commitments. “We are excited to announce Dan Zettler, who farms near Portage La Prairie will be leaving this week on this amazing once in a life time experience!” announced Manitoba Ag Days General Manager Kristen Phillips. The trip is organized through Wendy Holm and her Imagine Cuba Trip (ICT). Dan will be traveling with a group of other Canadian farmers and will have the opportunity to see all of the aspects of farming in Cuba as well as the culture, community and land marks.
“Cuba has done so much with so little. They’ve transformed their agriculture from large-scale mono-culture to sustainable, diversified, local and organic agriculture virtually overnight. The past decade has seen an enormous shift in North American’s perception of food. Food security and safety, concerns about nutrition and a general curiosity about food itself have become popular topics. How was my food produced? How sustainably was it produced? How far did it have to travel? Did the farmer get his/her fair share? These questions are front and centre in people’s minds” stated Wendy Holm. Dan will be able to learn from the people of Cuba and hopefully reflect on the similarities and differences in their farming community. Stay tuned for Dan’s story along with pictures from his amazing adventure to Cuba!
Manitoba Ag Days would once again like to thank Reit-Syd Equipment in Dauphin and John Deere Canada ULC for their very generous donation to our Year of the Young Farmer contest at the 2018 show. They are truly committed to Young Farmers across the province and this country. #agdaysyf #agdays18
For more info you can go to www.wendyholm.com
In the FCC theatre at 9:00 am, it is time to start “Farming by your numbers” with a presentation from Darren Bond, Farm Management Specialist with Manitoba Agriculture. You can then look forward to hearing about “The future story – farm corporations” from Lance Stockbrugger, with LD Stockbrugger Farms at 9:45 am followed by Kevin Hursh, Owner of Hursh Consulting & Communications speaking about “How to be a successful medium sized farm” at 10:35 am. The morning sessions will wrap up 11:30 am with Sharon Ardron, Farm Management Specialist with Manitoba Agriculture presenting on how to use your “Farm books – not just for taxes”.
The Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association will be hosting a program focusing on “Going for gold – maximizing wheat’s potential at home & on the international stage”. Cam Dahl, President of Cereals Canada, JoAnne Buth, CEO of the Canadian International Grains Institute and Patti Miller, Chief Commission of the Canadian Grain Commission will kick things off at 1:00 pm with a presentation on “Canada’s opportunities and challenges in the international wheat market”. At 1:45 pm, Anthony Parker, Commissioner of the Plant Breeders’ Rights, for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Carla St.Croix, Director of Innovation and Growth Policy Division with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada will present on “Value creation consultations: what you should know”. Directly following, at 2:15 pm, PHD student from the University of Manitoba, Amy Mangin will give a presentation on “What’s all the hype about – plant growth regulators?” At 2:45 pm, Farm Production Extension Specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, Rejean Picard, will speak about fusarium head blight and “The fungicide window for application”. Andrew Friskop, Assistant Professor and Extension Pathologist at the North Dakota State University will continue the fusarium head blight discussion at 3:00 pm with “The state side story”. Closing out the afternoon is Brennan Turner, CEO at FarmLead asking, “Are you a farm or a hedge fund?”
In the MNP Theatre at 9:00 am we will hear the “Five major changes to drones that will change everything!” with Owner of M3Aerial Productions Inc., Matthew Johnson. At 9:45 am, Head Shark with the The Shark Farm, Rob Sharkey will give his presentation on how “We’ve got an app for that!” Directly following Rob, at 10:30 am, Jason Steinley, Territory Manager, with Dutch Openers will answer the question “Which opener is right for your farm?” At 10:50 am, Senior Research Associate from Niagara College, Sarah Lepp will deliver a presentation titled “Got data – what now?” Closing out the morning at 11:30 am will be Lori Yarnell, Climate Business Manager with Climate Corporation speaking on “The evolution of the digital farming space”.
Wednesday afternoon “Let’s Talk Livestock” in the MNP Theatre with Tere Stykalo, Regional Ag Leader with MNP at 1:00 pm speaking on “Purchasing farmland – how to get the edge on the competition!” At 1:45 pm Chief Operating Officer with the Food Development Centre, Robin Young will ask “Where’s the beef?” Directly following Robin at 2:30 pm is Market Analyst, with Gateway Livestock, Anne Wasko will give us a “Cattle market update”. At 3:15 pm Livestock Specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, Pam Iwanchysko will cover “Graze anatomy – planning your grazing system from the ground up!” Closing out the afternoon is Tim Clark, Forage & Livestock Specialist with Manitoba Agriculture with information on “Drought proofing your feed supply”.
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