OFFICIAL SHOW GUIDE evraz November place 21-26, 2016 regina www.agribition.com What’s inside... Connecting Sustainability and Beef Production in Canada Verified Beef Production in Contents SASKATCHEWAN 4 Opening Remarks 5 Meet the Board 6 A Message from the CEO 7 Show Information DRIVING CONSUMER A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO PROOF OF RESPONSIBLE CONFIDENCE VERIFYING SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT 8 What’s New at Agribition 10 Monday’s Schedule 11 Getting Around 12 Tuesday’s Schedule 13 Full Contact Jousting 14 Indigenous Ag Summit 15 Grain Expo Canadian Beef is Sustainable, Safe and Wholesome. 17 Wednesday’s Schedule Let’s become VERIFIED and show consumers why! 18 Food Pavilion presented by Mosaic 20 Thursday’s Schedule Beef Producers in Saskatchewan may qualify for funding provided through Growing Forward 2, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. 24 Grounds Map There is a NEW funding category under the Beef Biosecurity program for: 26 Construction Update SEGREGATION PENS (see details below under Biosecurity Funding - contact the office for more info). 27 Friday’s Schedule NEW TO THE 28 Indigenous Pavilion PROGRAM Food Safety Biosecurity Food Safety 29 Saturday’s Schedule Funding Funding VBP Registered Funding 30 Family Ag Pavilion 50% UP TO $750/PRODUCER 50% UP TO $1,000/PRODUCER 50% UP TO $2,000/PRODUCER 31 Shopping at Agribition Eligible equipment includes: Eligible items include: Eligible equipment remains the same 36 Running with the Bulls Vet Consultation Visits (Biosecurity as food safety funding*. To be eligible, • Extra restraint on squeezes* assessment & protocol development) 37 Exhibitor Maps • Individual livestock scales (load bars) producers must have their cattle 41 Exhibitor Awards • Recordkeeping software Segregation Pens (isolation/quarantine operation VBP Registered (on-farm audit). *Note: neck extender, head holder, shoulder holder pens for incoming or sick cattle) NEW *Note: $750 cap per extra restraint mechanism 41 Exhibitor Listing ENHANCING CONSUMER CONFIDENCE IN THE WHOLESOMENESS OF BEEF To learn more about Visit saskvbp.ca or contact Coy Schellenberg, Provincial Canadian Western Agribition | Box 3535 Regina, SK Canada VBP in Saskatchewan: Coordinator, at 306.859.9110 or [email protected] Phone: 306.565.0565 | Fax: 306.757.9963 | www.agribition.com Supplement to The Western Producer 3 Welcome to Canadian Western Agribition A message from the Premier of Saskatchewan A message from the President of Canadian Western Agribition On behalf of the Government of Saskatchewan, buyer or interested spectator, Canadian I am pleased to welcome you to the 2016 Western Agribition has something for everyone. On behalf of the Board of Directors and the Indigenous people. Canadian Western Agribition. In addition to the numerous livestock shows volunteer family, it is my honour to welcome Agribition is a festival of agriculture where Saskatchewan is a global leader in livestock, and sales, you will also experience live music, you to the 46th edition of Canadian Western we are gathered in fellowship to host you feed and forage; we are home to Canada’s shopping, food, action-packed entertainment Agribition! Agribition stands apart from all and thousands of industry stakeholders, second-largest beef-cattle herd, and a third and pro rodeo performances. other industry events and we are proud of our international guests, and others looking for an of Canada’s bio-tech industry. With new Thank you to all the organizers, sponsors, 2016 program. Agribition agriculture experience. innovations, strategic investments and exhibitors and volunteers for your ongoing Agribition is recognized nationally and Agribition is truly unique and the product of responsible growth, we are well-positioned to support in making this show a success. internationally as North America’s best many that contribute to the organization – the meet the increasing global demand for food. beef show and Canada’s premier agriculture volunteers, staff, exhibitors, sponsors, guests Located in our capital city of Regina, showcase. Agribition’s “international lens” and supporters. Thank you - you are Agribition Canadian Western Agribition is the largest keeps the program focused on marketing and we couldn’t do it without you! livestock show in Canada, and an international Canada’s agricultural products and expertise to Enjoy the Agribition experience! I look showcase for agriculture excellence. the world. forward to seeing you at the show! Attracting more and more people from all In addition to the best livestock genetics, over the world, Canadian Western Agribition you will find a world-class trade show featuring blends agriculture, western heritage, and over 400 exhibitors, education seminars, festive entertainment into an enjoyable BRAD WALL youth development, and of course tons of atmosphere. Whether you are an exhibitor, PREMIER OF SASKATCHEWAN entertainment. The Food Pavilion showcases local products as well as bridging “from pasture to plate”. The Indigenous Pavilion and Indigenous Agriculture Summit offer insight STEWART STONE into the culture and agricultural initiatives of PRESIDENT, CANADIAN WESTERN AGRIBITION A message from the Mayor of Regina Meet our Executive Team 2016 Board of Directors Welcome to the thousands of visitors and the warm, friendly spirit of our city. On exhibitors from across Canada and around the behalf of my fellow City Councillors and world arriving in Regina for the 2016 Canadian the citizens of Regina, I want to thank the Western Agribition. many volunteers, staff and sponsors for their Agribition is truly an iconic event in our city. continued dedication and commitment to We have proudly hosted Canada’s foremost Canadian Western Agribition. Each of you plays agriculture show and marketplace since 1971, an important role in representing our city and and it is a staple for people in and around keeping our agricultural industry strong. We the city. Agriculture has been a way of life continue to invest in our facilities at Evraz Place BRUCE HOLMQUIST CHRIS LEES BLAKE MACMILLAN for the people of this province since before to ensure that our contribution to this vital VICE PRESIDENT MEMBER AT LARGE MEMBER AT LARGE its inception, and it is something Agribition event is just as strong. celebrates each year with an exciting lineup of Thank you again for your support of the events and shows. 2016 Canadian Western Agribition, and I hope For the many visitors who have traveled you enjoy your visit to Regina. to Regina, I encourage you to explore some of Regina’s wonderful attractions. I know you BACK ROW (L-R) Curtis Kuchinka, Marty Kratochvil, Courtney will enjoy visiting cultural treasures such as MacDougall, Barry Young, Kim Hextall, Bruce Holmquist, Levi Jackson Wascana Park, the historic Casino Regina, the FRONT ROW (L-R) Ross Macdonald, Doug Fee, Jodi Banks, RCMP Heritage Centre, the Saskatchewan Stewart Stone, Carla Schmitt, Blake MacMillan, Chris Lees Science Centre and Kramer IMAX Theatre, to BRYCE THOMPSON REED ANDREW MISSING: Bryce Thompson, Bryon Burnett, Deborah Niekamp, name just a few. MEMBER AT LARGE PAST PRESIDENT Kim Onrait, Michael Latimer, Reed Andrew, Richard Harries We also have many unique shops and fine MICHAEL FOUGERE restaurants, where you are sure to discover MAYOR OF REGINA 4 Canadian Western Agribition 2016 Official Show Guide visit us at: www.agribition.com Supplement to The Western Producer 5 Welcome to Canadian Western Agribition Show Information Welcome to Agribition 2016! Show Information There’s something exciting in the air, even don’t want to be the slowest! more than usual this year. It’s a time of growth During the day, there’s more trade show LOCATION AGRIBITION PRO RODEO INFORMATION KIOSKS and change for the show, all for the better. exhibitors than ever before and our Food Presented by Ford Evraz Place, Regina Saskatchewan Located throughout the grounds (see Grounds Our new home is taking shape and even Pavilion is also growing with more samples, Entrances: Lewvan Drive, Princess Street and November 23 – 26, 2016 at 7 PM in the Map for details). Knowledgeable and friendly though the International Trade Centre isn’t demonstrations and the Living Sky Winery Elphinstone Street Brandt Centre staff are available to make it easier to find your complete yet, it’s already inspiring plans and Garden. Our Indigenous Pavilion has a full way around the grounds. Proudly sponsored by excitement for the years to come. In many slate of interactive activities and the SaskTel Wednesday, November 23 Performance Golden West Radio. ways, the new building represents what Everyday Living Marketplace is packed to SHOW DATES & HOURS Admission Courtesy of The Mosaic Company lies ahead for Agribition: modernization, the rafters with shopping just in time for Monday, November 21 – Saturday, November 26 ATMs excellence, innovation and a constantly Christmas. Gates open 6 AM – 5 PM daily. Thursday, November 24 Performances improving guest and exhibitor experience. While all of this means there will be endless See daily schedule for event and show times. GOLD $39.00 Canada Centre, John Deere Sale Arena, Our $1 million commitment to the building energy this year, there may not be anyone SILVER $32.00 Chevrolet GMC Stadium, Agribition Building, proves that Agribition is in it for the long haul. more excited than I am. There is something BRONZE $28.00 Brandt Centre, Queensbury Convention Centre, ADMISSION Credit Union Eventplex and the We’re investing in a strategy that cements special about your first Agribition, whether as BRONZE Child $18.00 Adult (18 and over): $15 Co-operators Centre. Agribition as a world-class event and Canada’s a guest, exhibitor or volunteer. In my case, it’s *Family Package (2 adults and 2 children): $80.00 Youth (13-18): $5 biggest beef cattle show. We are proud of that an unqualified privilege to be part of the team Children*: FREE history and we are even more proud to be part that welcomes you here. I aim to meet and 3-Day Show Pass: $40 Friday, November 25 and STROLLERS of ensuring that legacy only grows in scope personally thank as many of you as possible.