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Ag Days charitable giving deadline nears

Application deadline is Nov. 15

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff November 3, 2017

Ag Days is reminding eligible organizations and individuals the application deadline for its annual giving program is drawing near. Non-profit groups and Assiniboine Community College agribusiness students have until Nov. 15 to apply for the 2018 Manitoba Ag Days Gives Back community giving program and an annual scholarship program. Up to $27,000 is awarded each

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VIDEO: Take the temperature of your grain in real-time

Dimo’s/Labtronics Wi-Fi grain probe demonstrated at Manitoba Ag Days

By Greg Berg February 8, 2017

Once harvest is complete and your grain is in the bin, it’s essential that you keep a close eye on its temperature. But if you don’t have a temperature cable set up in your bin, it’s a bit of a gamble if you’re trying to avoid grade degradation or something disastrous such as a total

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VIDEO: What do you like about Ag Days?

By Shannon VanRaes January 27, 2017

Shannon VanRaes, reporter with the Manitoba Co-operator, takes you on a quick tour of the event floor at the recent Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon and talks with several attendees about what they like most about the annual event, now in its 40th year.

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Ag Days pays it forward

Giving back to the community  is a key part of Ag Days

By Duncan Morrison January 12, 2017

Whether it is the generosity of attendees or the philanthropic mindset of organizers, there is no doubt goodwill abounds at Manitoba Ag Days. “Manitoba Ag Days has a strong “giving back” philosophy,” said Kristen Phillips, Manitoba Ag Days general manager. “We are a not-for-profit organization and will continue to operate this way.” Phillips says Manitoba

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Students go on an ag adventure

Once again Agriculture in the Classroom  will play a big role at Ag Days

By Duncan Morrison January 11, 2017

Ag Days will see students scouring the show site, seeking clues and gathering information about agriculture. That’s because Agriculture in the Classroom will once again be designing and delivering the Manitoba Ag Days Adventure. This year’s theme is “Agriculture — Think Global, Act Local” where students in Grades 7 and 8 take part in the

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Ag Days all-in on agriculture

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

By Duncan Morrison January 11, 2017

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

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Ag Days ‘Under The Influence’

Speaker lineup features tips for telling your story, practical production advice and inspirational experiences

By Duncan Morrison January 11, 2017

Agvocates rejoice. If you want to hear stories, build stories, tell and promote stories, then the 2017 Manitoba Ag Days lineup of speakers is certain to make you happy. “Sharing our story is important when it comes to agriculture and advocating agriculture in general,” says Kristen Phillips, Manitoba Ag Days general manager. “I am particularly

New products are a key feature of Ag Days. Last year MacDon was the big winner with its RI Series pull-type disc mower.

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New products highlighted at Ag Days

Manufacturers are always bringing new innovations to market

By Duncan Morrison January 9, 2017

Once again Manitoba Ag Days is expected to be a launch pad for a wide range of new farming technology and products. “All new products are listed in the show guide and on the website at www.agdays.com,” Kristen Phillips, Manitoba Ag Days general manager said. “All qualifying entries are judged and the Best New Product

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

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Manitoba Ag Days at 40

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

By Duncan Morrison January 9, 2017

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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Engaging youth in agriculture

Strategist says start building enthusiasm in the classrooms to avoid labour shortage in the industry

By Sandi Knight March 8, 2016

Becky Parker is a young woman with a vision and passion — to engage and educate youth about agriculture, the agri-food sector and its many career opportunities. She is a project and partnership strategist with Ontario Agri-Food and Education and a Nuffield scholar researching models of ag career education. Parker shared a startling fact recently

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Ag Days charitable giving deadline nears

VIDEO: Take the temperature of your grain in real-time

VIDEO: What do you like about Ag Days?

Ag Days pays it forward

Students go on an ag adventure

Ag Days all-in on agriculture

Ag Days ‘Under The Influence’

New products highlighted at Ag Days

Manitoba Ag Days at 40

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