REGINA — Canada’s Farm Show is moving to March from its long-time June dates. As the show got underway June 18, the Regina Exhibition Association Ltd. (REAL) announced the change, saying extensive consultation with the show’s advisory committee resulted in the new dates after 46 years in June. “Extensive consultations with farmers, exhibitors and sponsors […] Read more
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Regina farm show moves to March
Canada's Farm Show will move to March beginning next year
Farm Progress Show disappoints some
Canada’s Farm Progress Show is promising changes for next year but some wonder if the show has run its course after 42 years. There were noticeably fewer exhibits at last week’s show. Some estimated the number had dropped by at least 300. Social media took note of the smaller show with many speculating on its […] Read more
Farm Progress announces changes as show begins
Canada’s Farm Progress Show has begun for another year with the news that big changes are coming for 2020. Evraz Place chief executive officer Tim Reid said the show will shift to a mid-week format, running Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday rather than the current Wednesday through Friday. Check out all our #CFPS19 coverage here. It will also start […] Read more
Canada’s Farm Progress Show 2019
Canada’s Farm Progress Show runs Wednesday June 19 through Friday June 21 in Regina. WP reporters are on the ground and will be filing stories and photos that you can find below. This page will be updated daily while the show is on. Jason and Jenna Ranger named Sask. Outstanding Young Farmers – The opportunity […] Read more
Antique equipment on thin ice at farm show
This could be the last year that visitors to Canada’s Farm Progress Show get to see some of the equipment that started it all. Exhibitors of the antique tractors and other vehicles at the annual Regina show received a letter earlier this spring saying they would no longer be part of the event. However, after […] Read more
Farm Progress Show recognizes young farmers today
It’s young farmer day at Canada’s Farm Progress Show. A highlight will be the announcement of Saskatchewan’s Outstanding Young Farmer for 2018. Three couples were nominated: Jordan and Jennifer Lindgren from Lindgren Farms Ltd. at Norquay; Michael and Jessica Lovich from Lovholm Holsteins at Balgonie; and Lee and Shannon Sluser from LS Sluser Farms Inc. […] Read more
Farm Progress Show recognizes innovation on Day 1
Fifteen innovative products have been recognized at the kick-off to Canada’s Farm Progress Show in Regina. The 41st annual show began this morning. A record-breaking 22 innovations entered the innovation program this year. Seven entries received the highest Gold Standard Award and eight received the Sterling Standard. Gold winners are: • Intelligent AG Solutions for […] Read more
Septic tank alert designed to prevent unpleasant surprise
Developers of a new ultrasonic sensor say it ends the uncertainty around an important household question: is the septic tank full? TankFull, a division of Duck Mountain Environmental based in Kamsack, Sask., received a gold standard award at Canada’s Farm Progress Show for its promise of 24/7 monitoring through the sensor and a cellular network […] Read more
Flax buncher machine nets inventor $5,000 in new contest
REGINA — Canada’s Farm Progress Show had a new feature this year called Farmyard Inventions, in which contestants entered farm-made agriculture tools and show visitors voted for their favorite product. Three contestants entered the competition, which had a first place prize provided by Peavey Mart valued at $5,000. Ryan Dennis from Holdfast, Sask., took the […] Read more
Farm show organizers pleased with exhibits, business generated
International business conducted at Canada’s Farm Progress Show was at least $360 million, show organizers said as the 40th anniversary of the Regina event wrapped up last week. Add in domestic and future sales and the value of the show is significant, they said. Visitors from 65 countries were registered, including trade delegations from Australia, […] Read more
