Ag Days will advocate, innovate and accelerate

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Published on Friday, January 15, 2016

Photo by John Drinkwater. Manitoba Ag Days will occupy the Keystone Centre in Brandon from Jan. 19-21.

By Andrea Guthrie

Media Co-ordinator

Manitoba Ag Days 2016 is proud to release the seminar program for the upcoming 2016 show, to be held Jan. 19-21. The 2016 program is designed to help producers advocate for their industry, explore innovation for the future and accelerate growth in a dynamic industry. 

Over the course of the three days, an exciting lineup of speakers will explore topics that are relevant for every farm. Whether human resource considerations are at the forefront for today, exploring the opportunities with changing consumer demands in the future or learning about the dynamics in the used equipment market, there is a speaker for you. Make sure to plan your trip to Ag Days so you don’t miss out. 

Manitoba Ag Days is proud to bring social media ag advocates Andrew Campbell, #farm365, and Sarah Schultz, @nurselovesfarmer. Andrew and Sarah will share their experiences of interacting with consumers and why it is so important for producers to share their stories about how they raise food and how they farm rather than someone else doing it for them. Join Andrew and Sarah on Tuesday afternoon to hear this dynamic presentation. 

Farm equipment is a vital part of a successful family farm. We are proud to have Greg Peterson, known as “Machinery Pete,” join the speaking line up Wednesday afternoon. He will share the latest prices and trends in used farm equipment. 

The weather is a favourite topic in agriculture and it has an impact on every farm. Tomorrow’s Weather: Warmer, Wetter and Wilder will be presented by David Phillips, senior climatologist at Environment Canada; he will join the program Thursday morning. 

From market outlook updates, tax tips and preparing for the next generation, to hot agronomic tops like managing salinity, clubroot management, soybean production, wheat yield and protein, there is something for everyone. We have brought a dynamic field of speakers in from all over to share their experience and knowledge with our producers.

Investor's Showcase at Ag Days

The annual Investor’s Showcase features new inventions that will assist in farm operations. All new inventions will be located in Barn Four and will have gold draping to signify the importance tothe show. The 2016 Investor’s Showcase will feature 13 new inventions. 

Agrimatics: Tablet and Smart phone-based weighing and data management 

Arnold Innovations: Combining aftermarket accessory 

Changing Times, LLC: Dry and liquid seed or fertilizer applicators 

Ezlid: Automated grain bin lid opener 

Field Values: Ag management software for cost tracking by GVE 

LeadingEdge Industries: Harvest sweep 

Hird Equipment: Rome Plow and Evolution wheel products 

MJ Endeavors: Remote controlled livestock gate 

Reimer Robotics: Turn your grain cart tractor into a robot! 

Safety Calf Cart: The safer way of handling new born calves with protective mothers 

Thunderstruck Sales & Marketing: RRV canola disk 

: Wingsprayer can be used on all kinds of crops with almost zero emissions on the environment and better effectively form expensive chemicals. 

This year’s show will top the number of new inventions. Manitoba Ag Days strives to be at the forefront of new technology and would like to thank the candidates for their efforts in bringing new technology to the industry. The judges are going have fun learning about all the new inventions and a challenge to declare the winner of the 2016 Investor’s Showcase! 

For more information regarding Manitoba Ag Days visit www.agdays.com, follow us on Twitter @MbAgDays and use #agdays16 or like us on Facebook at MB Ag Days.