Forty years ago, a business-minded group of Manitobans saw the need for a gathering that would be by, of and for those living and working in the world of agriculture. Way back then though, the group had no way of knowing their one-room “Weed Fair” would explode in popularity and evolve over the next four
Manitoba Ag Days at 40
Province’s annual farm show still ‘where the ag year begins’
MBFI collaboration draws accolades from visiting graziers
Tour participants said the model performs extension, something Canada has begun to fall behind on
Around 40 delegates to the Canadian Forage and Grasslands Association annual conference, recently held in Winnipeg, arrived a day early to get a look at how Manitoba does it. They enjoyed unseasonably warm and sunny weather as they took a close-up look at the action at the Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiative (MBFI) operations around
Ready-to-move cottages growing in popularity
The past decade has seen more Manitobans choosing ready-to-move cottages
As warm weather engulfs the province many Manitobans are dreaming of summer days at the cottage. And, says one owner of a Manitoba ready-to-move (RTM) company, increasingly those thoughts are centred on cottages that are RTM products. “Over the past 10 years, cottages have become more popular,” says James Zacharias, owner of Emjay Homes in
RTM building process lowers waste
Energy-efficient designs and in-factory recycling make RTM homes a green building option
An element of ready-to-move (RTM) construction that’s garnering more attention recently is the lower levels of waste generated by this type of build. Those close to the industry say that it’s increasingly becoming a larger selling point for the RTM homeowner. “With the RTMs being built at one location within the factories, it really reduces
Farm Safety Area gets expanded quarters
Visitors can enter contest to win safety items
Agriculture is one of the top three most hazardous industries in which to work. According to the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association, while 85 per cent of Canadian producers believe safety is a priority on their farm, less than 10 per cent currently have a safety plan on their farm or ranch. “Manitoba Ag Days takes
Ag Days success depends on volunteers
Board includes 14 members who represent producers, exhibitors and MAFRD
Volunteers make the world go around with the things they do and the way they make people feel. And that includes the great things that happen each year at Manitoba Ag Days. “No matter what the event is, big or small, there needs to be a core foundation of people to help make it successful,”
More than 50 speakers at Ag Days 2016
Speaker says that farmers can’t ignore the ‘mommy blogger’ community
Could there be a better title for a family-focused, agriculture-is-healthy blog than ‘Nurse Loves Farmer?’ That is why 2016 Manitoba Ag Days general manager Kristen Phillips is particularly excited about the inclusion of Nurse Loves Farmer blogger Sarah Schulz as a key speaker at the event. “Canadians are now at least three generations removed from
Manitoba Ag Days Adventure 2016
The theme for this year’s student program is ‘Think Local, Act Global’
Manitoba Ag Days Adventure will once again have curious students milling about the agricultural trade show with questions and comments for participants and exhibitors. “Manitoba Ag Days is proud to be a part of educating our youth and we love having the “Ag Days Adventure” as part of our show,” says Ag Days general manager
Paying it forward at Ag Days
Proceeds from 50/50 draw to agriculture students and community upgrades
Manitoba Ag Days will be “giving back” to the farm and rural community again this year. “At our 2013 show we introduced a 50-50 draw with half of the proceeds going to the winning ticket holder and the other half benefiting agriculture-related charities,” says Christine Roskos, Manitoba Ag Days organizer. “Manitoba Ag Days is a
Inventors’ Showcase back for 2016
Entrants include farmer-developed innovations for grain and livestock operations
A web-based program for pesticide selection won last year at the Manitoba Ag Days Inventors’ Showcase, besting a second-place tablet-based grain cart-weighing system. What will win this year? “We have entries that range from a calf catcher to a safety gate to a robotic tractor to automated grain bin lid openers,” says Kristen Phillips, Manitoba
Cyber-Savvy Farmer
