Growing up in Winnipeg, Antonio Deluca didn’t have much exposure to the farm. These days however, he’s enrolled in the agriculture diploma program at the University of Manitoba, one of an increasing number of non-traditional students pulled into the program by the promise of interesting work and strong employment opportunities. He recently got a hands-on
Getting schooled in agriculture
With more students coming from non-farm backgrounds the University of Manitoba is pumping up its ‘experiential learning’ efforts
A hands-on approach to education
U of M ag students getting more ‘experiential learning’ of late
The University of Manitoba’s faculty of agricultural and food sciences is taking a hands-on approach to new educational levels in 2018. Both degree and diploma students will have access to introductory and advanced courses highlighting this learning technique this summer as part of a pilot project at the university. “It’s an ambitious project,” said Craig
Biomass atlas provides map for future sustainability
Manitoba could be a global leader in this sector of the bioeconomy
Biomass is a big topic, but it’s an even bigger opportunity for Manitoba, one so big the province as a whole needs to understand it. From the science to the already-established industry and future opportunities, Manitoba could be a global leader in the world’s bioeconomy. That is exactly why the International Institute for Sustainable Development
Volunteers make Ag Days happen
Barely a wheel would turn at the Keystone Centre later this month without their efforts
Forty-one years ago, on a crisp and cold winter morning in 1977, Hans Rindlisbacher packed up his own handmade forage display and headed off to the Brandon Weed Fair. He did know he hoped to educate farmers in attendance on the different varieties of grass common to Manitoba. What he didn’t know was that this
Ag Days gives back to Manitobans
Every year Ag Days tries to give something back to Manitoba’s agriculture sector and rural communities. This year they’re slated to provide $26,000 in grants to agriculture-related charities, organizers say. “We want to support the communities that our exhibitors and patrons live in,” said Kristen Phillips, Manitoba Ag Days general manager. “Being able to contribute
Safety first at Ag Days 2018
With farm safety becoming more prominent, Ag Days is stepping up this aspect of the show
Farm safety is a growing concern for everyone, and rightfully so. Consistently, farm accidents create media headlines that no one ever wants to read. Organizers at Manitoba Ag Days 2018 consider attendees and patrons as their community and no one wants to see a member of your community hurt. As such, Manitoba Ag Days organizers
Kids get Ag Days adventure
Ag in the Classroom brings students to the event annually
Once again you’ll be seeing students from far and wide milling through exhibits, presentations and displays searching for clues at Ag Days. They’ll be searching for clues and answers that fit that day’s fun assignment — while simultaneously learning a bit more about agriculture. It’s the annual Ag Days Adventure, a joint venture of Agriculture
Show the world Ag Days
Organizers hope to encourage social media engagement and raise the profile of the event
Ag Days draws farmers from far and wide. Yet, despite having all those people inside the show’s excellent facilities in Brandon this January, organizers see Manitoba Ag Days as a vast gateway to the world’s agricultural attention. Enter an engaged social media platform fuelled by show attendees, in particular the young farmers the show is
Packed speaker lineup for 2018
More than 60 presenters will appear at the Keystone Centre over the show’s run
Manitoba ag show organizers feel they have another real winner on their hands with the show’s speaker program lineup this year. “The Manitoba Ag Days committee has worked extremely hard and I believe this is the best program we have ever had,” said Brad Crammond, Manitoba Ag Days co-chair. The speaker lineup features more than
Forty… plus one
Manitoba Ag Days rolls into Year 41 with a celebration of young farmers
You’ve turned the Big 4-0, you’ve had the big celebratory splash with all your besties and it was one heck of a party… so… now what? Well, if you’re the organizing crew at the 2018 Manitoba Ag Days, you get right back in the saddle and build off your very successful 40th Manitoba Ag Days
Cyber-Savvy Farmer
