Manitoba Ag Days Innovation Showcase Going Virtual In 2021

Dec 21, 2020

The Manitoba Ag Days Innovation Showcase is going ahead online in 2021 with 44 entries.

There are 7 categories that companies can enter their new product, item, service or invention into; Agronomics, Farm Safety, Agribusiness Services, Agricultural Equipment, Animal and Livestock, Ag Tech and Farm Built Solutions.

Each category will declare a winner and a runner up. The Winner receives $1000 cash from Manitoba Ag Days and $1000 in advertising. The winner will also receive a Winners Banner to display in their business and a one minute promotional video with a videographer. They also become one of the finalists in the Innovation Showcase Grand Prize Competition as well as the Farmer’s Choice Grand Prize Competition. The runner-up receives $500 cash from Manitoba Ag Days and $500 in advertising.

On January 4th, 2021, seven finalists will be declared. From January 11th to 22nd 2021 producers will have the opportunity to be involved and vote for their favorite innovation at agdays.com/vote2021.

The Farmer’s Choice Grand Prize Champion will win $10,000.00 and the Overall Grand Prize Champion will win $15,000.00.

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