Ag Days all-in on agriculture

Board members and volunteers support the event because it remains firmly focused on the industry


One of the most important features of Ag Days is that over the past 40 years it’s steadfastly remained 100 per cent focused on agriculture. That ongoing commitment sits well with producers and prospective volunteers and board members, says Kristen Phillips, the event’s general manager. “The board members are committed to ensuring the show remains

Manitoba Ag Days has grown far beyond its modest roots as a one-room “Weed Fair” 40 years ago.

Manitoba Ag Days at 40

Province’s annual farm show still ‘where the ag year begins’

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


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Brandon’s Ag Ex adds two national cattle shows to event

Attendees at this year’s Manitoba Ag Ex will notice a lot more activity taking place, 
as the event has partnered with the Manitoba Rodeo Finals and two national cattle shows

Manitoba Ag Ex is on the grow. The former Manitoba Livestock Expo has added the Manitoba Finals Rodeo and partnered with two cattle shows to make it a bigger and better attraction, according to organizers. “This year we have worked with the Manitoba Rodeo Cowboys Association and its equine partner groups and we have added

What was once called the Weed Fair and split between Winnipeg and Brandon has now become Canada’s largest indoor ag show in Brandon.

Ag Days kicks off the agricultural new year

Construction at the Keystone Centre is finally complete, 
and new space has been added for Manitoba’s biggest ag show

Kristen Phillips is straightforward when it comes to what attendees can expect at 2016 Manitoba Ag Days. “We are 100 per cent pure farm,” says Phillips, Manitoba Ag Days general manager. “We have a very diverse selection of exhibitors who know they have a targeted market of approximately 45,000 attendees that come through our doors

PHOTOS: 108th Royal Manitoba Winter Fair

Event continues until Saturday, April 4

The 108th Royal Manitoba Winter Fair at the Westman Communications Place in Brandon is open from March 30th to April 4th. The week-long event showcases exhibitors and competitors from across the province, featuring show jumping, heavy horse competitions, barrel racing, livestock sales and displays, many entertainment items and a hands-on agricultural exhibit.


farm safety kiosk at agricultural show

Farm Safety Area in expanded location

Farm safety challenge offers chance to win prizes

Showcasing new and better equipment is a big part of Manitoba Ag Days, and so is the message that it needs to be used safely. “Manitoba Ag Days takes farm safety very seriously and we have set up a joint partnership with Manitoba Hydro and SAFE Work Manitoba to form the Farm Safety Area,” says