• AgDays 2025: January 21, 22 and 23 - 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 2024 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 2024 Show!
CCA's make sure you plan your day so you can take in these sessions! We have been approved for 32.5 Credits!! 
Nutrient Management: 4.0 Soil & Water Management: 2.5 Integrated Pest Management: 6.5 Crop Management: 5.0 Professional Development: 14.5
 

Scott Walker, Research and Deveolpement Coordinator

Started my Agricultural Career by starting an organic market garden operation with the help of a pair of heavy work horses. Graduated from Ontario Agricultural college in Guelph, majoring in Horticulture. Developed Integrated pest management in coordination with OMARFA as a apple producer in the 80's while implementing the use of plant health using tissue sampling and appropriate foliar nutrition. Began my independent consulting career in 1990. Worked for United Agri Products 1995 thru 2003. Retail, while developing the implementation and introduction of their nutrient product line-Nortrace in Ontario and Western Canada. Now for the last 10 + years I run an independent consulting company focusing on the research and development of biologicals and biological stimulants.

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Jon Temple

CPA, CA, Partner and Business Advisor, MNP

Jay Whetter

Communications Manager , Canola Council of Canada

Brett Gardiner

Canadian Professional Rodeo Announcer of the Year, CHASE THE GOOD TOUR

Ben Hamm

Farm Management Specialist , Manitoba Agriculture

David Beaudin

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

Tim Hore

Dean of Ag & Environment , Assiniboine Community College

David Frum

Social & Political Commentator, Staff Writer at The Atlantic, The Atlantic

Dr. Yvonne Lawley

Assistant Professor, Department of Plant Science , University of Manitoba

Drew Lerner

President & Senior Meteorologist , World Weather Inc.

Dr. Derek Brewin

Professor, Head Department of Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics , University of Manitoba

Lionel Kaskiw

Crop Production Extension Specialist , Manitoba Agriculture

Dave Carey

Vice President Government & Industry Relations , Canadian Canola Growers Association

Chris Holzapfel

Research Manager , Indian Head Agricultural Research Foudation