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David Frum speaking at Ag Days 2024 in Brandon.
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U.S. greatest geopolitical risk: Frum

Author and political analyst says U.S. absence harms global prospects

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Canadian farmers have front-row seats to the world’s biggest geopolitical risk, according to David Frum. “I think the thing that worries me the most is the threat that lies within the United States,” Frum, a journalist, former White House speechwriter, and conservative intellectual, told farmers at Manitoba Ag Days earlier this month. “If Americans make
The grant comes at a time when more people are becoming food insecure, but increasing costs are making it more difficult to meet their needs.
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Communities benefit from ballooned Ag Days Gives Back

Seventeen organizations benefited from community grants this year

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Charlene Claeys-Godard, operations manager of food security program Sara’s Pantry, had long wanted to help those struggling to feed their families. Her grandparents had little money when they arrived in Canada, she said, but the kindness they found in their new community helped them find their feet, even though it was the ‘30s and nobody
Manitoba premier Wab Kinew announces $450,000 in funding for the Manitoba Farm Wellness Program at AgDays in Brandon on Tuesday, January 16.
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Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program surprised by $450,000 boost

Money will help expand program, says CAO Gerry Friesen

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A $450,000 funding announcement for the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program (MFWP) made at Ag Days last week came as a surprise to Gerry Friesen. “I feel overwhelmed, said Friesen, the CAO of the group. “You know, a lot of times when you get announcements like this, there’s somewhat of a lead-up. We were kind of
Lower crop insurance premiums ahead
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Lower crop insurance premiums ahead

Crop insurance changes were announced at Manitoba Ag Days on Jan. 16

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Manitoba producers can expect lower crop insurance premiums on most products, attendees of Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn’s Manitoba Ag Days address heard Jan. 16. Average premiums for annual crops under AgriInsurance are expected to hit $16.21 per acre in 2024, down from $19.21 in 2023. It’s a good news-bad news scenario for producers. Speaking
Premier Wab Kinew speaks at Ag Days in Brandon on Jan. 16.
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Funds announced for farmer mental health

Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program bolstered by $450,000 Ag Days announcement

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Gerry Friesen, chief administrative officer for the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program, was surprised by the news that his organization would have another $450,000 over the next three years to add to their budget. “I feel overwhelmed, he said. “And, you know, a lot of times when you get announcements like this, there’s somewhat of a
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew (seated) and Manitoba agriculture minister Ron Kostyshyn during the Jan. 16, 2024, announcement at Manitoba Ag Days.
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Lower premiums, new pilot for veggies ahead for crop insurance

Crop insurance changes were announced at Manitoba Ag Days on Jan. 16

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Manitoba producers can expect lower crop insurance premiums on most products, attendees of Ag Minister Ron Kostyshyn’s Manitoba Ag Days address heard Jan. 16. Average premiums for annual crops under AgriInsurance are expected to hit $16.21 per acre in 2024, down from $19.21 in 2023. It’s a good news, bad news scenario for producers. [VIDEO:
Ag In the Classroom: Manitoba is slated to get a sizeable grant from Ag Days Gives Back.  
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Wave of public support lets Ag Days give back even more

Annual giving campaign will award $50,000 to community projects this year

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Ag Days Gives Back will give back more than ever this year, thanks to a wave of public support last year, when the show returned after missing the 2021 and 2022 outings due to the pandemic. The ability to provide more community grants, and the ongoing educational scholarships, comes at a great time, says committee
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Innovation Showcase highlights newest products

Seven categories offer entrants exposure and profile for their new offerings

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Mike Cousins says the Innovation Showcase is an attendee favourite at Manitoba Ag Days, and for good reason. Farmers are a tech-savvy lot, the farmer board representative notes, and that means they enjoy seeing any new solutions to common farm problems. That has generated plenty of innovative products and entries in the competition, Cousins notes.
One of many speakers at Manitoba Ag Days is Graham Sherman, co-owner of the Toolshed Brewing Company, who will speak about overcoming challenges.
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Ag Days programming ensures entertainment and education

From geopolitics to your new favourite brew, it’s going to be a busy three days

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The first event of Ag Days is a textbook example of showcasing the Prairie region’s products. It’s beer tasting at the dome building on the Keystone Centre Grounds. The Monday evening event will feature numerous craft brewers who will tap kegs and provide samples of products made with the malt barley grown by farmers. “This
Manitoba Ag Days organizers say the opportunity to network is one of the biggest benefits of the show for farmers.
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Ag Days to shine spotlight on Prairies

Food, ingredients, equipment, livestock, grain and technology just a few areas in which the region excels, say show organizers

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Manitoba Ag Days is celebrating the Prairies, and specifically the products produced here, during the 2024 event slated for Brandon’s Keystone Centre Jan. 16-18. The 47th edition of the event that began as a one-day weed fair will showcase the products and technology that result from the ingenuity and industry of the agriculture sector and

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