FBN to open distribution centre in Brandon
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Farmers Business Network (FBN), North America’s agtech marketplace, is expanding its footprint in Manitoba with the opening of a state-of-the-art distribution centre in Brandon.
The new facility, expected to be fully operational by the end of November, aims to provide faster, more reliable access to crop inputs for farmers across the region, supporting the 2026 growing season.
The Brandon facility, located on the southeast side of the city, is a brand-new construction built by Crane Construction to meet Agri Cam Warehouse Standards Association (AWS) guidelines, ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and operational efficiency, its country manager Breen Neeser told the Sun.
Farmers Business Network (FBN), North America’s agtech marketplace, plans to open a state-of-the-art distribution centre located southeast side of Brandon by the end of November. Spanning an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 square feet, the facility is designed for rapid handling of over 200 crop protection products, fertilizers, seed treatments, and inoculants. (Abiola Odutola/The Brandon Sun)
“Spanning an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 square feet, it is designed for rapid handling of over 200 crop protection products, fertilizers, seed treatments, and inoculants,” he said.
This facility is a game-changer for farmers in Manitoba, its regional director Kevin Adair said. “It ensures timely access to the inputs they need while reinforcing our commitment to supporting agriculture in the region.”
Neeser said the Brandon location reflects the company’s rapid growth in Manitoba over the past six years.
“Our business has expanded from almost nothing to a substantial operation,” Neeser said. “We reached a point where we needed to invest in our own logistics, staff, and management to meet the high pace of demand, especially during the spring season when farmers need inputs immediately for seeding and crop protection.”
The facility not only supports direct-to-farm deliveries via FBN’s local truck fleet but also allows farmers to schedule pickups, giving them control over timing and ensuring they can adjust quickly to changing field conditions.
“Farmers often plan their crop protection needs in advance, but things change fast in spring,” Neeser noted. “Having a local facility allows us to respond immediately, keeping pace with the intensive operational demands of the growing season.”
The new centre will create five full-time local positions, including warehouse staff, drivers, and management. Additional economic benefits are expected through construction jobs and ongoing operations, providing a long-term boost to Brandon’s economy.
FBN’s investment in Brandon is part of a broader Canadian strategy that includes new facilities in Alberta, the launch of six bulk fertilizer products, expanded wheat protection options, ag equipment financing, and a fully redesigned digital platform for growers, it stated in a press release issued on Friday.
It added that the company has also recently raised $50 million to expand its AI capabilities and spun out its crop protection business into an independent entity.
“By hiring locally, investing in infrastructure, and providing reliable access to inputs, FBN is putting Farmers First while strengthening the farm economy,” Neeser said. “We are proud of this facility and excited to continue supporting growers across Manitoba and Southeast Saskatchewan.”
Pickups from the Brandon facility will be available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., by appointment, with the centre expected to play a key role in ensuring a smooth and productive 2026 growing season.
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