Agribition Posting Strong Numbers for 2018

Dec 05, 2018

The numbers are finally in and organizers are pleased.

Over 126,000 people took in Canadian Western Agribition this year.

Highlights include more than 9,400 students and teachers taking part in the Education Program, more than 24,000 people attended the Agribition Pro Rodeo and Full Contact Jousting, while they had a sell out crowd of 11 hundred people for the Party on the Dirt cabaret.

CEO Chris Lane says in a year that's been tough on some farmers and producers, we're grateful that so many people continue to spend their time at Agribition.

"We added new programming this year that is resonating with people and bringing new visitors to the show that haven't been before."

Agribition President Bruce Holmquist says once again, Agribition delivered on its mission to be the premier marketplace for Canadian agricultural products.

"Not only did we see well over a thousand international guests and buyers, but many of them made purchases from places like Argentina, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and Australia."

Source : Discoverestevan

Video: California Farm Bureau 2025 Farm Dog of the Year Contest Winner - Willy - CAFB 107th Annual Meeting

Meet Willy: California Farm Bureau’s 2025 Farm Dog of the Year!

We’re excited to introduce Willy, a miniature long-haired dachshund with a big heart and even bigger courage, and the Grand Prize winner of this year’s Farm Dog of the Year Contest!

Willy may be small, but he’s become an indispensable partner on owner Marshal Hagedorn’s forestry and cattle operations in Shasta, Tehama, and Siskiyou counties. Adopted in 2023, he quickly found his place on the ranch, helping manage critters, tagging along for long days in the woods, and offering unwavering companionship during demanding logging work.

Willy has even taken naturally to moving cattle, surprising calves (and more than a few full-grown cows!) with his burst of energy from the tall grass. As Marshal put it: “He goes with me everywhere every single day.”

Congratulations to Willy and his family, a perfect example of how every good farm dog, no matter the size, helps keep California agriculture running strong.