JANUARY 22–24, 2019 KEYSTONE CENTRE 9 AM to 5 PM DAILY BRANDON, MB. TELL YOUR Story - BE AN AGVocate! FREE ADMISSION | FREE PARKING | FREE SEMINARS visit AGDAYS.COM for full show details Visit us at agdays.com | @MBAgDays | #agdays19 | MBAgDays CANADA’s Largest Presented by: INDOOR FARM SHOW What’s inside... We’re proud of the show we’ve developed and the important part it plays in the agricultural industry. We hope you enjoy your time at Manitoba Ag Days. It’s where the MAXIMIZE YOUR FARM’S Ag Year begins! MANITOBA AG DAYS OFFICIAL STORAGE & HANDLING 4 Ag Days Official Sponsors 2019 SHOW GUIDE WITH MERIDIAN MANUFACTURING 5 Welcome Messages IS A SUPPLEMENT TO 8 Seminar Schedules 10 Seminar Theatres Map 1000 - 3530 Millar Avenue 13 Seminars & Workshops Saskatoon, SK S7P 0B6 CanaDA (306) 665-3500 34 Exhibitors List A-Z WWW.PRODUCER.COM Keystone Centre Map 40 PUBLISHER: Shaun Jessome 55 Inventor's Showcase Awards 2018 ASS'T ADVERTISING DIRECTOR: Shauna Brand SmoothWall Bins Galvanized Bins Stainless Tanks CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Michelle Houlden [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 56 Inventor's Showcase Exhibitors 2019 PRODUCTION DIRECTOR: Robert Magnell PAGE LAYOUT & DESIGN: Dianna Rosko Bull Congress 2019 60 MARKETING DIRECTOR: Carla Vipond 61 Best New Product Award 2018 62 New Products 2019 MANITOBA AG DAYS INC. is a non-profit 66 Farm Safety Features organization operated by members of the agricultural industry in Manitoba. 68 Parking Lot Shuttle 33058 PR501 69 Information Booths Dufresne, MB R5K 0P3 204.728.4137 Outdoor Displays Fuel Tanks Augers Conveyors 70 WWW.AGDAYS.COM [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 72 Ag Days Gives Back [email protected] 77 Ag Days Board Visit our booth or online at ® The acceptance and publication of advertisements of meridianmfg.com 78 Around the Show products and/or services does not indicate endorsement of such products and/or services by the publisher or to see our full line of storage & handling products. Manitoba Ag Days Inc. © 2019 Meridian Manufacturing Inc. Registered Trademarks Used Under License. (01/2019) www.meridianmfg.com | (800) 830-2467 agdays.COM Sponsors 2019 Welcome to Ag Days 2019 2019 Official Sponsors Greetings & Welcome presenting sponsors On behalf of the Government of Canada, and food processors reach those customers, welcome to visitors from Manitoba and all across through trade agreements with key markets North American to Manitoba Ag Days, Canada's around the world. largest indoor farm show. For over 40 years, this It only takes a short walk around Ag Days to show has been a must-see for anyone who see that farmers in this province are ready to PLATINUM sponsors wants to stay on the cutting edge of farming, deliver a top-quality, innovative product. With from seeding to selling. As a farmer, I appreci- the right tools in their hands, Manitoba farmers ate your strong focus on innovation, which is can drive this country's economic growth for the lifeblood of our farms and food processors. years to come. This year's show comes at an exciting time Congratulations to everyone involved in this for Canadian agriculture. The new $3-billion Ca- year's event for another great celebration of PATRON OF THE DAY Lawrence MacAulay, PC, MP nadian Agricultural Partnership is now delivering Manitoba's dynamic agriculture and agri-food MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE programs that will give a big boost to Manitoba's industry. Enjoy the show and all the best for a TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY AND AGRI-FOOD agriculture and food sector through federal-pro- prosperous season in 2019! vincial investments of $176 million over five years. The Partnership focuses on key areas that we know our global customers are looking for– such as innovation, sustainability and food safe- ty. We're working hard to help Manitoba farmers goLD sponsors On behalf of all Manitobans, I am pleased to the many volunteers and staff for the work they welcome those attending the 2019 Manitoba do in order to ensure Ag Days continues to be SILVer sponsors Ag Days in Brandon. Bienvenue au Manitoba. the informative, exciting and entertaining event Bienvenue à Brandon. that it is. As Canada's Largest Indoor Farm Show, Ag Days offers a vast array of exhibits that show- case every aspect of agricultural production expertise, technology and equipment. With more than 50,000 visitors from all over North America, bronZE sponsors this event is a tremendous opportunity for pro- ducers to build relationships, exchange views Brian Pallister and discuss issues of mutual concern. PREMIER OF MANItoba Successfully staging an event as large and significant as Ag Days each year is a huge chal- lenge. I join my fellow Manitobans in thanking ALLIANCE SEED 4 MANITOBA AG DAYS SHOW GUIDE 2019 SUPPLEMENT TO THE WESTERN PRODUCER 5 Welcome to Ag Days 2019 Welcome to Ag Days 2019 Greetings & Welcome Greetings & Welcome Welcome to Manitoba Ag Days 2019!! We ing their main focus. With over 12 acres of ex- On behalf of Manitoba Agriculture and the The agriculture industry in Manitoba is strong are very excited to present to you Canada's hibits, Manitoba Ag Days is your one-stop shop Province of Manitoba, it is my pleasure to wel- with new investments in production and pro- Largest Indoor Farm Show; a show filled to ca- for all your agricultural needs. If it has to do with come you to Ag Days 2019. cessing that are increasing opportunities for pacity featuring the latest in equipment, technol- Ag, you will find it at this show! Plan your days Producers and industry players alike return producers. Through the Canadian Agricultural ogy and information. 2018 was a season of ups in advance, use our Interactive Maps on our for Manitoba year after year to discover the lat- Partnership - Ag Action Manitoba, Canada and and downs for producers with challenging en- website (www.agdays.com)to make sure you est in market information, connect with industry Manitoba are investing over $176 million over vironmental conditions that pushed us both visit the exhibitors you want to at the show. Pick experts and service providers, see the latest in five years to increase competitiveness, profit- mentally and physically, but we persevered as the speakers that you want to hear before you equipment and technologies and to network ability, innovation and to drive sustainable growth always! We want to take this opportunity to arrive so you can plan your day accordingly. There with colleagues, friends and neighbours. in the agriculture and food industry. Drop by our celebrate our industry and celebrate what we is so much to see all under one roof and we Agriculture plays a vital role in Manitoba, as displays to see how Ag Action Manitoba and do well! Our 2019 Show Theme is “Tell Your think you likely need to join us for 2 days just to a keystone of Manitoba's history and as a driv- Manitoba Agriculture's services can assist farms, Story – Be An Agvocate”! Throughout the show see the whole show! Ralph Eichler er of future economic prosperity. Manitoba's agricultural organizations or processing business Brad Crammond you are going to see facts about agriculture; This year we had the opportunity to partner MINISTER OF MANItoba AGRICULTURE farmers are dynamic and innovative, and work realize on its potential. CO-CHAIR, MANItoba AG Days please take the time to read them, memorize a with the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba and diligently to capture opportunities and meet Ag Days is one of Canada's leading agricul- handful of them and then share your knowledge. utilize their newly restored Dome Building (oth- challenges with solutions that allow their op- ture events and remains so because of the ded- Learn more about our industry! Have a Voice! erwise known as Display Building No. II). This erations and the industry to thrive. Growing ication and hard work of many volunteers and Be Proud! We are all here because we are pas- 115-year-old National Heritage Site has been global populations and changes in consumer staff that make this event so successful. Thank sionate about one thing – our Ag Industry! beautifully restored and we are excited to show- demands will increase the need for sustainable you for your efforts to make this such a valuable With every growing season we have the op- case it as a feature in our show! We hope you competitive sources of food protein. Manitoba's and important even for Manitoba. portunity to learn, discover and grow! Ag Days have an opportunity to stop over and check it livestock and crop sectors are positioned to take Enjoy Ag Days 2019. is most certainly the place to find answers to out at a meeting or product reveal. Also, if you advantage of the growing demand for protein your questions from our many exhibitors, or are lucky enough to receive a ticket to the “First locally and worldwide and position Manitoba as possibly from a fellow farmer. Popular features Ever Manitoba Social”, well, we will see you at a center of protein production. such as The Inventor’s Showcase, The New Prod- “The Dome” where we will raise funds for Ag- ucts Feature and the Farm Safety Feature will riculture in The Classroom – Manitoba! all be back in full force in 2019! Selecting our Thank you to the many sponsors of Manitoba participants for the Inventor’s Showcase was Ag Days; our show would not be the success it is David Laudin very challenging this year, so we know you will without your partnerships! Thank you for support- CO-CHAIR, MANItoba AG Days be impressed with what they have to offer! We ing not only Ag Days but this amazing industry! also have a full barn for Bull Congress for the You will find our sponsors mentioned on various cattle crowd, so be sure to visit them in Barn 11.