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

Peter Manness, Farm Management Consultant

Peter Manness, Farm Management Consultant, MNP @MNP_Ag @PeterManness Peter Manness, PAg, is a Business Advisor in MNP’s Farm Management Consulting group. Working throughout Manitoba, Peter delivers management consulting services and helps implement solutions on a wide range of issues for primary agricultural producers, agricultural industry organizations and producer groups including Hutterite Colonies.  With over 15 years of industry experience, Peter has firsthand knowledge of agricultural production; he understands the challenges the agriculture sector faces today and can quickly identify opportunities. His services include business and strategic planning, farm financial planning, operational and production reviews, feasibility analysis, farm transition planning and cost of production analysis. Peter works closely with clients to deliver solutions tailored to help them meet their business and personal goals. He takes pride in helping clients solve their operational problems so they can become stronger farm managers and stay competitive and profitable.  Peter was designated a Professional Agrologist (P. Ag) in 2004 after completing a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness at the University of Manitoba. Peter grew up on a mixed farm near Domain, Manitoba.

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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