Collaboration
Welcome to Canada's Farm Show, where collaboration in agriculture takes centre stage!
As one of the largest agricultural events in the country, we are dedicated to fostering partnerships, knowledge exchange, and innovation within the farming community.
Join us as we bring together farmers, industry experts, and enthusiasts from across Canada to explore cutting-edge technologies, share best practices, and tackle the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the ever-evolving world of agriculture.
Growing Connections Conference, Presented by FCC
Experience a TED Talk-style gathering where three inspiring speakers delve into the realms of start-ups, social media, and brand building, exploring their profound impact on agri-food businesses.
Expand your knowledge on effective marketing strategies while forging meaningful connections with like-minded individuals within the industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your network and gain valuable insights into the ever-evolving world of agriculture and food.
Join us at the AGT Lounge (Mosaic Stadium) on Wednesday, June 21, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Canada's Farm Show – Collaboration Day Schedule
| Time | Presenter / Speaker | Topic | Presented By | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Regina and District Chamber of Commerce | Premier’s Breakfast | CFS Presented by Viterra. Innovations Awards Presented by Greenwave Innovations and Farms.com. The Launch Pad Presented by Deloitte. | *Ticketed Event* |
9:45 AM | Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel – Farmer, Speaker, Advocate and Host of Canada’s Farm Show Launch Pad | Welcome and Greetings | CFS Presented by VIterra. The Launch Pad Presented by Deloitte. | |
10:00 AM | Perry Gryde – North American Sales Manager, Honey Bee Manufacturing, Ltd. | PRODUCT LAUNCH: What’s NXT? | Product launch Presented by Deloitte. | ‘Want to see some new iron? Join Perry Gryde and Barry Lindmark for the first-ever reveal of Honey Bee’s next generation of harvesting technology. |
11:00 AM | Darcy Herauf, Director of FCC AgExpert | AG TALK: Digitization and why it is important | Presented by FCC AgExpert. | Digitization and the Ag Industry |
11:30 AM | Megz Reynolds, Do More Ag Cathy Welta, RBC Jonathon Sweat, VP Business Management Agriculture Solutions Canada BASF Nicole Misura, Togetherall | PRODUCT LAUNCH: “AgTalk – Peer-to-Peer Support Platform Launch” | AgTalk is a national peer-to-peer support platform powered by Togetherall and available to anyone 16+ who identifies as being part of the Canadian agricultural industry. AgTalk provides a safe and anonymous space for individuals to connect, share, support others and receive support from a community of peers who understand their unique experiences. Monitored 24/7 by mental health clinicians, AgTalk provides a safe environment for open discussion on mental health in both English and French. Agriculture is an industry with a foundation of deep rural roots, hard work, resilience, strength and community. In order to uphold that image those traits can become barriers for speaking up and seeking help. Recognizing these challenges, BASF, Royal Bank of Canada, and McCain Foundation have come together in partnership with Do More Ag to support the development of AgTalk, to better address the specific needs of individuals in agriculture. | |
12:30 PM | Judith de Vor, Farmer at The Elihoeve; a regeneratieve dairy and education farm in The Netherland Paul Temple, Farmer – H. S. Temple & Son in the United Kingdom | PANEL: Fertilizer Reduction Mandates, | Why is there still a need for fertilizer? In the European Union, as part of the Green Deal for a better environment, there has been set goals for reducing the use of fertilizer. Is there an alternative for it? Farmers from around the world share their experiences with fertilizer and reduction mandates. Different policies, and political landscape from a global farmers perspective. What they see as the future for fertilizer, soil & plant knowledge, and how to keep adapting. | |
1:30 PM | Catherine King, VP Fertilizer Canada | KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Increasing the understanding of the fertilizer industry | Since late 2020 the fertilizer industry has become a topic of “mainstream” among influential Canadians. People are talking about fertilizer – from the Federal emission reduction target to food security. This causes both challenges, but also opportunities. What are some of the challenges that the industry has faced, how has the Association worked to increase knowledge of the fertilizer industry and where do we need to go from here? Join Catherine as she gives an overview of the Fertilizer Canada, the policies the Association is working on and the communications opportunities ahead for the industry. | |
2:45 PM – 5:00 PM | Cultivator powered by Conexus | 24 Hour Start Up | AGTECH Pitch Finale | Cultivator powered by Conexus brings 24 Hour Startup | AGTECH to Canada’s Farm Show! This event brings together the best and brightest in agriculture, technology, and business to pitch ideas, form teams, and build a minimum viable product (MVP) in just 24 hours. Join us as we watch the 24 Hour Startup | AGTECH teams pitch their products to a panel of guest judges for a chance to win up to $12K in prizes. | |
Schedule subject to change |
Field Meals Contest Presented by Viterra
You can enter yourself or nominate a farmer you know! Nominations opening soon.
Contest Rules and Regulations
- The contest is open to any mixed size farmer within a 200 km radius of Regina.
- Farmers can self-nominate.
- Photo Releases: Winning entrants must be able to supply a signed release for any identifiable person or persons in the photograph or their guardians, if requested.
- Prizes: Prizes are not transferable and must be accepted as awarded with no substitutions, whether in cash or otherwise.
Fine Print: Employees of REAL, its advertising agencies and participating sponsors and their families are excluded from participating in this contest. Entry in the contest is subject to all federal, provincial, state and local laws and regulations. The decisions of the contest organizers are final and binding in all matters related to this contest
