Manitoba Ag Days reveals its 2025 plans
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The organizers of Manitoba Ag Days, Canada’s largest indoor farm show, have listed its lineup of events and activities for the 2025 edition of the show.
The event, to be held at the Keystone Centre Jan. 21-23, is expected to draw over 550 exhibitors to showcase their best agricultural innovation and entrepreneurship, both indoors and outdoors.
This year’s show promises a celebration of prairie pride, community, and cutting-edge advancements in the industry, an Ag Days press release issued Sunday stated.
Sheldon Neufeld with Ens Quality Seed from Winkler, MB., listens to Chad Foster with Case IH as he talks about the features on the new Case IH combine at last year’s Manitoba Ag Days. (File)
The release added the show, themed “Produced on the Prairies,” will spotlight the ingenuity and resilience of prairie entrepreneurs and farmers. Attendees can explore the Produced on the Prairies Market, featuring local vendors and listen to inspiring talks from speakers such as Steve Langston, Aaron Nerbas, and Chris and Lindsay Raupers. Full schedules and vendor lists are available on the Ag Days website, agdays.com.
Ahead of the main event, it added, the popular Food and Beverage Tasting Evening returns on Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. Hosted at the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba Dome Building, the gathering will feature locally crafted beer, gin, cider, and non-alcoholic beverages, prairie-made snacks and live music. Tickets, priced at $40, can be purchased online.
Ag Days also underscores its commitment to community support through its Gives Back program. This year, over $55,000 will be distributed, including grants to 15 non-profits and three $2,000 scholarships. Ag in the Classroom-Manitoba will receive a $15,000 Education and Leadership Grant to host the AgVENTURE for students. Since its inception, the initiative has surpassed $465,000 in contributions, with this year pushing it over the half-million-dollar mark.
For those drawn to innovation, the Innovation Showcase will feature 34 contenders across seven categories, offering insights into cutting-edge agricultural advancements. Winners will be announced live at the event on Jan. 22 at 10 a.m.
Speakers will cover diverse topics, with over 60 experts addressing everything from maximizing yields to global market trends. Panel discussions will tackle timely subjects like carbon credits and selecting optimal canola varieties.
The Bull Congress will shine a spotlight on 15 farms showcasing the best genetics, while sale details can be found in the official Ag Days publication. Keynote speakers, including industry leaders like David Milke, Graeme Crosbie and Kristjan Hebert will offer valuable insights on economic outlooks, farm transition and maximizing yields.
Tickets for Ag Days are available online, with early bird pricing at $15 per day or $40 for a three-day pass. Tickets at the door will cost $20 per day, while youth under 17 can attend for free.
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