Show manager Shirley Janeczko says one hundred of the exhibits are new for the show this year, including an exhibitor from China with seeding equipment.
She says there will be hundreds of foreign visitors touring the numerous farm machinery displays.
A farm forum will discuss changing weather patterns around the world.
The show generates 340 million dollars in economic spinoff.
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Farm Credit Canada presents a speaker series during the Farm Progress Show.
Hear From the Experts
Farm Progress Forum puts you in front of Canada's leading presenters in agriculture and business.
Admission is included with your show ticket.
The Farm Progress Forum features:
Schedule for the Farm Progress Forum:
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15
11 a.m.
Peter Gredig, Tech Visionary and Partner, AgNition Inc.
Where is technology taking your farm?
Emerging tech is going to have a dramatic effect on your farm. Learn how big data generation, genetic editing, 3D printing, nanotechnology, and robotics can find a place in your operation.
1:15 p.m.
Curtis Weber, President, High Voltage Consulting
Triumph over tragedy - A personal journey
Join Curtis as he shares his near-fatal workplace incident - surviving an electrical surge of 14,400 volts. He'll not only inspire you, he'll challenge your perceptions of safety.
2:15 p.m.
Drew Lerner, Senior Agricultural Meterologist
2016 Summer prairies weather: how much moisture and where?
Get ahead of mother nature. Learn what weather trends to expect over the growing season and into harvest, including the potential for La Nina.
THURSDAY, JUNE 16
11 a.m.
Colleen Dyck, Entrepreneur, Farmer, Athlete
Turning Nutrition to Performance
Colleen celebrates her struggles and triumphs as mother, farmer and entrepreneur. As creator of the GORP energy bar, she discusses the natural transition of growing food to performance in sport.
1:15 p.m.
Andrew Campbell, Social Media Agvocate
The story behind #farm365
Learn how Andrew started #farm365 as a project that opened his dairy operation to fans and critics alike, and why he believes it's more important than ever to champion the cause.
2:15 p.m.
Manjit Minhas, Beer Baroness and Dragon
Brewing Business
At age 19, with $10,000 and a dream, Manjit co-founded and grew her brewery into the 10th largest in the world. Learn the principles that led to her rapid success and how you can apply them to your life.
FRIDAY, JUNE 17
1:15 p.m.
Robert Saik, Founder of Agri-Trend
Know GMO
Author of The Agriculture Manifesto, Robert shares his passion for modern agriculture. He explores genetic engineering and how it's shaping our industry in his upcoming documentary, Know GMO.
2:15 p.m.
Chris Soules, The Bachelor and Agvocate
Sharing the reality of the farm
After being on The Bachelor and Dancing with the Stars, Chris remains true to his farming roots. Now he's using his celebrity to promote the industry that he loves.