What’s inside... Approved Certification Body for Sustainable Beef in Canada Verified Beef Production in Contents SASKATCHEWAN 4 - 5 Welcome Messages 6 50%Meet Our Executive up Team to $15,000 7 Message from the CEO 8 VBP+Show Beef Information Producers in SK may qualify PROVING RESPONSIBLE CERTIFYING SUSTAINABLE DRIVING CONSUMER 9 MondayEligible Schedule Livestock Equipment: MANAGEMENT BEEF CONFIDENCE SQUEEZES,10 - 11 New ALLEYWAYS,at Agribition CROWDING TUBS/BUD BOXES, SIMPLE PRACTICAL TRUSTED 12LOADING Ritchie CHUTES, Bros. Winners CALVING Circle CAMERAS, SCALES, ETC. Auctioneers Competition TO LEARN MORE, VISIT saskatchewan.ca/CAP 13 Tuesday Schedule 14 Full Contact Jousting 17 CWA Workshops 18 Grain Expo 19 Indigenous Ag Summit Canadian Beef is raised SUSTAINABLY. 21 Wednesday Schedule Let’s become VERIFIED and PROVE IT! 22 CWA Merchandise 23 Thursday Schedule 24 - 25 Grounds Map Get REWARDED for your efforts with real INCENTIVES... 27 Friday Schedule THE 28 Food & Alcohol Services Canadian Certified Canadian Western Agribition Equipment PROOF: 29 Food Pavilion 2018 Official Show Guide is a Beef Sustainability Sustainable Beef Credibility supplement to The Western Producer Rebate Funding in SK Acceleration (CBSA) Pilot Framework 31 Getting Here Canadian Western Agribition 50% UP TO $15,000 IT PAYS TO BE SUSTAINABLE A MARKET OPPORTUNITY 32 Education Program Box 3535 Regina, SK Canada Phone: (306) 565-0565 Under CAP in SK ONLY. VBP+ Certified Initiative led by Cargill, VBP+, and BIXS. The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable 33 Saturday Schedule Fax: (306) 757-9963 Beef Producers in SK may qualify for Intended to create supply for Sustainable Beef approves VBP+ to certify Sustainabie 35 Shopping For information & tickets please visit www.agribition.com funding towards eligible equipment: Beef Market. Cattle that qualify must go Beef Production Standards. Meaning 36 - 39 Exhibitor Maps • Squeezes, Alleyways, Crowding Tubs through a fully verified supply chain (VBP+ cattle from VBP+ operations can 41 Exhibitor Awards Photography in this guide: Randy Lewis: lewisimages • Loading Chutes, Bud Boxes, Tip Table operations) and be processed at Cargill. qualify for the Sustainable Beef Market. Peter Scoular: Peter Scoular Photography • Calving Cameras, Calf Catching Carts • Financial Credits - Q1 to Q3 McDonalds Canada will be sourcing 30% 41 - 46 Exhibitor Listing • Livestock Scales, Feed Scales • $10 - $20 per animal, per producer of its’ beef from Sustainable Sources. 1000 - 3530 Millar Avenue, • Visit, saskatchewan.ca/CAP • Visit, CBSApilot.ca Visit, crsbcertifiedsustainablebeef.ca Saskatoon, SK S7P 0B6 VISIT BOOTH 108 - INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTRE @ AGRIBITION Advertising Toll Free: 1-800-667-7776 To learn more about Visit verifiedbeef.ca or contact Coy Schellenberg, Publisher: Shaun Jessome VBP+ in Saskatchewan: Assistant Advertising Director: Shauna Brand SK Coordinator, at 306.859.9110 or [email protected] Creative Director: Michelle Houlden Page Layout: Raelene Holth Funding to Deliver VBP+ in Saskatchewan Provided by: Production Director: Robert Magnell Marketing Director: Carla Vipond Supplement to The Western Producer 3 Welcome to Canadian Western Agribition Welcome to Canadian Western Agribition A message from the Premier of Saskatchewan A message from the On behalf of the Government of Saskatch- opportunity to experience live music and perfor- Federal Agriculture Minister ewan, it is my pleasure to bring greetings to those mances, shopping, food, and much more. This in attendance at the 2018 Canadian Western event offers something for the entire family. On behalf of the Government of Canada, I’m At the same time, we’re diversifying our trade Agribition (CWA). The Government of Saskatchewan is proud to honoured to welcome Canadian and international through agreements with key markets like the The Canadian Western Agribition is the largest be a long-time supporter of the Canadian Western visitors to the 48th Canadian Western Agribition European Union and the Trans-Pacific. We’re also livestock show in Canada, and an international Agribition. Thank you to all the organizers, spon- in beautiful Regina. investing in innovation to keep our industry on the showcase for agricultural excellence. Saskat- sors, exhibitors and volunteers for your hard work I really enjoyed my visit to last year’s show, to cutting edge, through investments of over $70 chewan is a global leader in livestock, feed and and ongoing support of this annual show. announce $1 billion in federal programs under the million in new research clusters focusing on key forage; we are home to Canada’s second-largest Canadian Agricultural Partnership to help our agri- sectors, including beef, pulses and canola. beef-cattle herd, and a third of Canada’s bio- culture industry innovate, grow and prosper. With Thanks to all the staff and volunteers for anoth- tech industry. With new innovations, strategic a world-class trade centre and expanded pro- er great Agribition. Together, you are helping to investments and responsible growth, we are well- grams, this year Agribition is sure to build on last build a bright future for Canada’s agriculture and positioned to meet the increasing global demand year’s record attendance of visitors and buyers. agri-food industry. for food. As well as showcasing Canada’s high-quality I wish you all a great show and a memorable Attracting more people from all over the world, cattle and the latest in agricultural technology, taste of Western hospitality. the CWA blends agriculture, western heritage, Agribition plays a vital role in educating the public Indigenous culture, and festive entertainment into about our innovative, sustainable Canadian ag- an exciting atmosphere. In addition to the variety SCOTT MOE riculture and food industry. The Agriculture and of livestock shows and sales, you will also have the PREMIER OF SASKATCHEWAN food industry is a high priority for the Government of Canada. We’re working hard to open new global markets for farmers, targeting $75 billion in agricultural exports by 2025. We’ve reinforced our agricultural LawRENCE MacaULAY trade with our largest trading partner through a CANADA’S MINISTER OF agRICULTURE modernized agreement with the U.S. and Mexico. AND agri-FOOD A message from the Mayor of Regina A message from the Welcome to the thousands of visitors and On behalf of my fellow City Councillors and President of Canadian Western Agribition exhibitors from across Canada and around the the citizens of Regina, I want to thank the many world arriving in Regina for the 2018 Canadian volunteers, staff and sponsors for their continued On behalf of the Board, Staff and our 400+ It is easy to be proud of Agribition and all the Western Agribition. dedication and commitment to Canadian Western volunteers, welcome to the 48th edition of exhibitors, visitors and volunteers that make it Agribition, which Regina has proudly hosted Agribition. Each of you plays an important role in Canadian Western Agribition! happen. This is my final show as President, and I since 1971, is a highly-anticipated week of activi- representing our city and keeping our agricultural For nearly 50 years, Agribition has been at the see only great things for the organization on the ties. New events are always being added, such as industry strong. leading edge of agricultural innovation, com- horizon. We have as many volunteers as ever, the return this year of the Texas Longhorns and Thank you again for your support of the 2018 merce, hospitality and advocacy. 2018 will do livestock entries are strong and growing, our new the new Premiere Alpaca Event. Returning are Canadian Western Agribition, and I hope you that tradition proud once again as we welcome facilities are built for the long-haul and our part- the favorite livestock events and sales; jousting; enjoy your visit to Regina. hundreds of international guests from around the nerships are positive. rodeos; informative workshops; musical enter- world to our show. It is an honour to be part of CWA, to have had tainment; and hundreds of exhibitors offering a Sincerely, The past year has seen several major changes a helping hand in building it, while helping influ- great diversity of products from farming equip- and developments in Canada’s trade relationships ence the direction for its future. As long as our ment to fashion apparel and household goods. and never has it been more crucial for CWA to be volunteers and exhibitors are the heart and soul Regina, a city proud of its farming community, the premier showcase for Canada’s agriculture of CWA, it will remain the best place in Canada to serves as an ideal place for this event. To those exports. Whether it’s world-class beef cattle and do the business of agriculture and to showcase the visiting our city, make sure to take in all the city genetics, industry-leading farm machinery, or best of what we do to the entire world. has to offer while you are here. Despite being the sharing innovative ideas and practices around Welcome to Agribition 2018 and enjoy the fourth-fastest, growing city in Canada with world- growing the world’s food; Agribition has never show! class restaurants, shops, and entertainment been more important. options, we still boast a small town hospitality MICHAEL FOUGERE Each year, Agribition grows and provides a that will make you feel right at home. CITY OF REGINA MayoR platform for more of what makes Canadian agri- culture great. Visitors and exhibitors alike will see that Canada’s top-quality agriculture products and