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Ag Days gives back to Manitobans

By Duncan Morrison January 11, 2018

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

CASA’s BeGrainSafe mobile unit returns to Ag Days this year, just one of many safety-related displays.

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Safety first at Ag Days 2018

With farm safety becoming more prominent, Ag Days is stepping up this aspect of the show

By Duncan Morrison January 11, 2018

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

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Show the world Ag Days

Organizers hope to encourage social media engagement and raise the profile of the event

By Duncan Morrison January 10, 2018

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

Dr. Roy Lewis was just one of many presenters who spoke at Ag Days 2017. He shared his observations of use of pain control measures while cautioning producers on overusage of antimicrobials.

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Packed speaker lineup for 2018

More than 60 presenters will appear at the Keystone Centre over the show’s run

By Duncan Morrison January 9, 2018

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

A full house under the shade of the grandstand as they watch some of the classic steam engines rumble by doing the daily Pioneer Power Parade.

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PHOTOS: Manitoba’s agricultural history on display in Austin

Once again, the Manitoba Threshermen's Reunion and Stampede was a hit with attendees

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff August 4, 2017

The Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion and Stampede, which took place July 27-30 in Austin, Man., was a great opportunity for visitors to see some of Manitoba’s agricultural history and experience it in action.

Local news, Oilseeds

VIDEO: CanolaPALOOZA comes to Manitoba

By Alexis Stockford June 23, 2017

Canolapalooza made its second annual stop in Manitoba at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada grounds in Portage la Prairie on June 21. Hear what Manitoba Co-operator reporter Alexis Stockford had to say about the event and what you can expect to see in an upcoming issue of the Co-operator.

Southwest Manitoba residents once again made the trip to Brandon June 7-11 for the Manitoba Summer Fair.

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PHOTOS: Scenes from the Manitoba Summer Fair

By Alexis Stockford June 12, 2017

Manitoba Co-operator reporter Alexis Stockford took in the sights and sounds at the Manitoba Summer Fair this past weekend in Brandon, Man. Watch for more in an upcoming issue of the Manitoba Co-operator.

Wendy Gilbert-Armstrong drives Lovie Smith to first in the single pony pleasure driving  championship during the 2017 Royal Manitoba Winter Fair.

Country Crossroads, Local news

Gilbert Farm still at the reins after 60 years at Royal Manitoba Winter Fair

Gilbert Farm near Brandon, well known in Hackney pony-showing circles,  marked its 60th anniversary at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair in 2017

By Alexis Stockford April 18, 2017

The first time Fred Gilbert walked into the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, Elvis was an exciting and controversial young performer and the baby boomers were in their teen years. He has warmed horses up for the evening show by car headlights, next to the now demolished Wheat City Arena, competed in rubber boots at the

The Manitoba Wheat and Barley Association is co-operating with the Manitoba Corn Growers Association by sharing new general manager Pam de Rocquigny.

Crops, Local news

Commodity collaboration, mergers to be discussed at CropConnect ’17

One group that’s been an early collaborator says right now that’s as far as they’re going

By Allan Dawson February 13, 2017

Commodity group collaboration and perhaps even mergers, will be discussed at CropConnect this week, led by Fairfax, Man., farmer and consultant Kelly Dobson. Dobson will be updating farmers Feb. 15 at 12:40 p.m. at the Victoria Hotel and Convention Centre in Winnipeg as well as have a booth at the CropConnect show where farmers give input,

The 40th edition of Ag Days kicked off this morning in Brandon.

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WRAP UP: The Co-operator at Manitoba Ag Days

40th anniversary event ‘where the ag year begins’ for Manitobans

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff January 17, 2017

This year’s Manitoba Ag Days takes place from Jan. 17-19 at the Keystone Centre in Brandon. Reporters from the Manitoba Co-operator will be at Ag Days taking in and talking to many speakers and exhibitors in order to report back to you, our readers. Below, we offer a wrap-up of what we covered, and upcoming

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Ag Days gives back to Manitobans

Safety first at Ag Days 2018

Packed speaker lineup for 2018

PHOTOS: Manitoba’s agricultural history on display in Austin

VIDEO: CanolaPALOOZA comes to Manitoba

PHOTOS: Scenes from the Manitoba Summer Fair

Gilbert Farm still at the reins after 60 years at Royal Manitoba Winter Fair

Commodity collaboration, mergers to be discussed at CropConnect ’17

WRAP UP: The Co-operator at Manitoba Ag Days

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