• AgDays 2026: January 20, 21 and 22 - 9am to 5pm Daily
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Speakers

Each year we strive to bring in the most relevant, up to date, informational speakers possible to Manitoba Ag Days. This year is no exception: the program has been finalized for the 2026 show and the depth of knowledge in this list is profound!
We could not put on such a world class speaking event if it were not for our partnerships with FCC, MNP, Manitoba Agriculture, Manitoba Canola Growers Association, Manitoba Crop Alliance and the Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers Association and of course the presenters themselves. We thank you for partnering with us for the 2026 Show!
CCA's make sure you plan your day so you can take in these sessions! We have applied for 33.5 Credits!! 
 7 IPM, 6 CM, 2.5 NM, 1.0 S&W and 17.0 PD.  
 

Patti Durand, Strategic Action Planner

Patti Durand, based in Humboldt, SK, is a Strategic Action Planner, Speaker and Author at Brightrack Consulting, bringing skills honed in agricultural and small business advising within finance and the private sector. Born and raised in Teulon, MB Patti holds a BSc - Agriculture @ University of Manitoba and is a certified Family Enterprise Advisor and Professional Agrologist. In her 25+ year career, Patti has guided hundreds of Canadian farm business families to confidently navigate the paths of transition decision making. As a dynamic speaker, Patti aims to provide relatable, actionable ideas to help business families move ahead, together and with certainty. Her positivity, practical experience and strategic brain means Patti can help "move a lot of dirt" quickly toward impactful results to achieve farm business goals.

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Mary-Jane Orr

General Manager, Manitoba Beef & Forage Initiatives Inc

Jacob Shapiro

Head of Geopolitical & Macro Research, The Bespoke Group

Ted Dzogan

Chair, The John Howard Society of Brandon

Ezra Aberle

Research Specialist , North Dakota State University Carrington Research Extension Center

Kristin Simons

Research Agronomist, NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center

Scott Chalmers

Applied Research Specialist, Manitoba's Diversification Centres

Darren Bond

Farm Management Specialist , Manitoba Agriculture

Dennis Lange

Provincial Pulse and Soybean Specialist , Manitoba Agriculture

Tom Wolf

Spray Application Specialist , Agrimetrix Research & Training

Jay Whetter

Communications Manager , Canola Digest and The Extensionists

Tyler Wist

Research Scientist, Field Crop Entomology, AAFC Saskatoon

Lionel Kaskiw

Crop Production Extension Specialist , Manitoba Agriculture

David Beaudin

Minister of Agriculture and Associate Minister of Education, Manitoba Metis Federation

Laura Schmidt

Production Specialist - WestMan, Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers