Restoration Backed For Farm Fair Landmark

The landmark domed farm fair building in Brandon is $500,000 in public funds closer to restoration. Premier Greg Selinger pledged the funding Thursday while attending the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair at the Keystone Centre. The domed building, a. k. a. “Display Building 2” on the Keystone Centre grounds, was built in 1913 as part of

What’s Up – for Apr. 8, 2010

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762 April 8 – Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame annual general meeting, 1:30 p. m., Salon A, Keystone Centre, Brandon. For more info call 204-728-3736 or visit www.manitobaaghalloffame.com. April 8 – Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) general council, 9:30 a. m., Canad Inns, 2401 Saskatchewan Ave. W., Portage


What’s Up – for Apr. 1, 2010

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762 April 6 – Verified Beef Production meeting, Provincial Building boardroom, 317 River Rd., Arborg. For more info call MAFRI at 204-376-3300 or email [email protected]. April 8 – Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame annual general meeting, 1:30 p. m., Salon A, Keystone Centre, Brandon. For more info

Ag Days Ties Attendance Record

Manitoba Ag Days has ended its 33rd annual trade show by tying its all-time attendance record. An estimated 36,000 people streamed through the turnstiles at the Keystone Centre Jan. 19-21, about as many as visited the show in 2009. “We’re very happy with that,” said a weary but satisfied Owen Beever, Ag Days general manager.


What’s Up – for Jan. 28, 2010

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762 Jan. 27-28 – Manitoba Potato Production Days, Keystone Centre, Brandon. For more info call 204-239-6932 or visit www.mbpotatodays.ca. Jan. 27-28 – Southeast Beef and Forage Days, Shevchenko Ukrainian Centre, Rosa. For more info call MAFRI in Vita at 204-425-5050. Jan. 27-29 – Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP)

What’s Up – for Jan. 21, 2010

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762 Jan. 25 – Interlake Beef and Forage Seminar, 9 a. m., Eriksdale Recreation Centre. Registration $10, lunch included. For more info call MAFRI in Lundar at 204-762-5649. Jan. 26 – Parkland Ranchers’ Seminar, 9:30 a. m. to 4:30 p. m., Community Hall, Ste. Rose du Lac.


What’s Up – for Jan. 14, 2010

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762 Jan. 19-21 – Manitoba Ag Days, Keystone Centre, Brandon. For more info call 204-571-6566 or visit agdays.com. Jan. 19-21 – Red River Basin Land and Water International Summit Conference, Alerus Center, Grand Forks, N. D. Theme: “The changing face of flooding.” Early-bird registration C$210 (C$235 after

What’s Up – for Jan. 7, 2010

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762 Jan. 6-7– 25th annual St. Jean Farm Days, St. Jean Baptiste Centennial Hall. Admission $6 per person or $10 per couple. For more info contact the MAFRI Morris GO office at 204-746-2312. Jan. 10 – Manitoba Stock Dog Association annual general meeting, 2 p. m., Eriksdale


What’s Up – for Dec. 24, 2009

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762 Jan. 6-7– 25th annual St. Jean Farm Days, St. Jean Baptiste Centennial Hall. Admission $6 per person or $10 per couple. For more info contact the MAFRI Morris GO office at 204-746-2312. Jan. 10 – Manitoba Stock Dog Association annual general meeting, 2 p. m., Eriksdale

What’s Up – for Dec. 17, 2009

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762 Dec. 16-17 – Manitoba Cattle Producers Association annual general meeting, Victoria Inn, 3550 Victoria Ave., Brandon. For more info visit www.mcpa.net. 2010 Jan. 19-21 – Manitoba Ag Days, Keystone Centre, Brandon. For more info call 204-571-6566 or visit agdays.com.Jan. 19-21 – Red River Basin Land and