Betty Sawatzky

The Manitoba Wildlife Federation has been meeting with their affiliate clubs across the province to learn about wildlife population numbers, highlights and challenges over the past year.

MWF Managing Director, Carly Deacon, says they have hired a new staff member to engage more with their approximate 90 clubs and their 15,000 members.

A very important initiative for Manitoba AG DAYS is bringing agriculture to life for our young people.  And one way Ag Days does this is through Agriculture in the Classroom, with junior high students have a morning tutorial on the Ag industry, and then follow a series of clues throughout the Keystone Centre in the afternoon to solve a puzzle. All the while they're learning more about all the amazing facets of the agriculture in our province, in our country, and across the globe.

The Manitoba Wildlife Federation has a very successful 2023 with all their programming, clinics and events!

With approximately 90 active affiliate clubs across the province, and over 15,000 members, the MWF represents a large population that loves the outdoors by way of hunting, fishing, trapping, boating, hiking and everything in between!

Remember back not that long ago when community came together at Farmer Brown's farmyard for his auction sale, and two auction rings would rotate throughout the yard, the larger equipment featured in one ring, and the smaller pallets and bundles in the second ring?

And who can forget the conversations with your neighbors over the burger, pie, and coffee! Or a friend you haven't seen for some time!  "How's it goin'? How're the kids?"

Covid-19 changed all that!

Each year at Manitoba AG DAYS, funds raised through the 50/50 Draw, as well as gate fees, all go into the 'Ag Days Gives Back' initiative.

Earlier this week, Ag Days awarded community grants, scholarships to support Ag education, and community initiatives across the province, for a total of $50,000, says Media Coordinator for Manitoba Ag Days, Teresa Hildebrand.

The Innovation Showcase at Ag Days 2024 featured thirty-two new products or services in seven categories.

“We had an excellent group of products and services this year. Farmers really enjoy this part of the show and seeing what is new and how it might work for them.” said Mike Cousins, Manitoba Ag Days Innovation Showcase Committee Chair.

First place Winners receive $500 and a $1000 advertising credit, while Runner Ups receive $250 and a $500 advertising credit.

The 2024 Winners and Runner Ups are: 

Remember back not that long ago when community came together at Farmer Brown's farmyard for his auction sale, and two auction rings would rotate throughout the yard, the larger equipment featured in one ring, and the smaller pallets and bundles in the second ring?

And who can forget the conversations with your neighbors over the burger, pie and coffee! Or a friend you haven't seen for some time!  "How's it goin'? How're the kids?"

Covid-19 changed all that!

Each year the panel of judges at Ag Days' Innovation Showcase scrutinize, dissect, interview the creators and weigh the benefits of each entry; how does this innovation benefit the Ag industry as a whole?

This year the new online peer-to-peer help-mate website Combinesettings.com placed first in this week's Ag Technology category.

Father-son team, Pat and Trevor Scherman, brought two generations of experience and ingenuity together first with their SCHERGAIN drop pan, affixed behind a combine to measure the amount of loss during harvest.  

Each year the panel of judges at Ag Days' Innovation Showcase scrutinize, dissect, interview the creators and weigh the benefits of each entry; how does this innovation benefit the Ag industry as a whole?

This year the new online peer-to-peer help-mate website Combinesettings.com placed first in this week's Ag Technology category.

Father-son team, Pat and Trevor Scherman, brought two generations of experience and ingenuity together first with their SCHERGAIN drop pan, affixed behind a combine to measure the amount of loss during harvest.  

Each year Manitoba AG DAYS focuses on a specific theme for their speakers and presentations, their exhibitors, and even Agriculture in the Classroom!

Produced on the Prairies is this week's theme for the largest indoor farm show taking place at the Keystone Centre this week!

With 550 exhibitors participating in the Ag trade show, 63 speakers, and 32 entries in the Innovation Showcase, there's lots to see and do over the next three day.

"We just want to invite everyone to this year's Ag Days!" shares Media Coordinator, Teresa Hildebrand.