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Agri-Trade Equipment Expo 2024 Celebrates Successful 40th Anniversary Edition
Date: November 15, 2024
(Red Deer, Alberta – November 14, 2024) Agri-Trade Equipment Expo, presented by Farm Credit Canada, wrapped up its 40th Anniversary celebration with many successes. This year’s show marked a significant milestone, reflecting on four decades of showcasing the latest in agricultural equipment, innovative technologies, and opportunities for farmers to enhance productivity and profitability.
Agri-Trade Equipment Expo Announces 2024 Ag Innovations Competition Winners
Date: November 14, 2024
(Red Deer, Alberta – November 14, 2024) November 14, 2024 Red Deer, AB- Agri-Trade Equipment Expo hosted its 16th anniversary edition of the Ag Innovations competition, presented by AFSC, Frontline Farming and RFD TV. The pitch-based competition showcased ground-breaking ideas that will make an impact on the agriculture industry for today’s farmer.
This year’s competition featured the top five finalists, selected by a panel of farmers. The finalists included:
- CARBON WORKS/640 Ag Inc. – CetiaN
- CROPSCANAG – CropScan Grain Analyzer
- DARK HORSE AG VENTURES- DH Connect
- GERINGHOFF CANADA -Intigrated Air System (IAS)
- CURRENT GROUP - OPEN20
Agri-Trade Equipment Expo Unveils 2024 Ag Innovations Finalists Competing for $25,000
Date: October 2, 2024
(Red Deer, Alberta – October 2, 2024) The 40th Anniversary of the Agri-Trade Equipment Expo is set to kick off at Westerner Park in Red Deer from November 13th to 15th, 2024. Over the course of three days, attendees will have the opportunity to explore the latest in agricultural equipment, technology, and services. We invite you to join us this fall to celebrate agriculture’s past, present, and future at Agri-Trade.
Innovation is the driving force behind agriculture's progress, allowing producers to improve efficiency while conserving resources. Agri-Trade provides a premier platform for agricultural professionals to witness these groundbreaking innovations firsthand. Each year, companies are invited to submit their cutting-edge ideas to the Ag Innovations Awards program, where the best of the best are showcased.
Olds College, Agri-Trade Announce Transition of AgSmart Educational Expo
Date: September 25, 2024
(Sept. 25, 2024, Olds, Alberta) Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is excited to announce the transition of the AgSmart Educational Expo to the Agri-Trade Equipment Expo group. This strategic move follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Olds College and Agri-Trade earlier this month.
AgSmart, a leading agricultural exhibition showcasing cutting-edge research and advancements in agricultural technology, has been a staple event at Olds College. This transition will see Agri-Trade Equipment Expo, a key player in the agriculture industry, take over the management and ownership of the event, enhancing AgSmart's scope while maintaining its educational focus.
Agri-Trade Equipment Expo Welcomes the World to Alberta!
Date: November 14, 2023
(Red Deer, Alberta –November 14, 2023) Agri-Trade Equipment Expo, presented by Farm Credit Canada, displays the latest equipment, showcases the most innovative technology and provides opportunities for farmers to be more efficient and profitable. This year Agri-Trade welcomed visitors and exhibitors from around the globe with representatives from Germany, USA, Mexico, Nigeria, India and Brazil.
“This year we were very pleased with the increased international interest in Canadian Manufactured Equipment, and in companies that are working towards developing a dealer network for products manufactured in other parts of the world”, stated Rod Bradshaw, Chairman of the Industry Advisory Committee. “It appears that companies across the globe are taking notice of the opportunities that the Canadian Equipment Marketplace has to offer," he continued.
Agri-Trade Equipment Expo announces 2023 Ag Innovations Finalists set to compete for $25,000
Date: September 25, 2023
(Red Deer, Alberta –September 25, 2023) The 39th Agri-Trade Equipment Expo is set to open at Westerner Park in Red Deer from November 8th to 10th, 2023. For three days explore the newest equipment, technology, and services in the agriculture industry –including the best in agricultural innovations.
Innovation serves as the life force propelling agriculture forward, enabling us to achieve greater efficiency while utilizing fewer resources. Agri-Trade provides a unique platform for agricultural producers to immerse themselves in this innovative landscape firsthand. Every year, companies are invited to submit their groundbreaking ideas and advancements to the Ag Innovations program.
In 2023, we are thrilled to celebrate the program's 15th anniversary, a testament to its enduring impact. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to showcase these remarkable innovations, born from years of dedication and ingenuity. Among the countless entries, only the top five finalists have been selected, and they will vie for the prestigious $20,000 grand prize.
Using a perfect pitch style format, each finalist will be given five minutes to present to a panel of judges and attendees will also get a chance to vote for their favorite. "The Ag innovation committee continues to receive high quality applications during the selection process.”says Craig Shaw, Ag Innovations Committee Chair. “We continue to encourage new applicants to submit their innovations. Innovation is the corner stone of agriculture in western Canada and we want to bring that innovation to the attendees at AgriTrade.”
Agri-Trade Equipment Expo - Back on Track!!
Date: November 14, 2022
(Red Deer, Alberta –November 14, 2022) Agribusiness professionals, top equipment manufacturers attend Alberta’s largest agricultural event in Red Deer, Alberta. Agri-Trade Equipment Expo, presented by Farm Credit Canada, displays the latest equipment, showcases the most innovative technology and offers opportunities to help farmers be more efficient and ultimately more profitable, in their efforts to produce safe food products for consumers around the world.
Innovation is the lifeblood of agriculture, and Agri-Trade is where agricultural producers get to experience it firsthand. Each year, companies are invited to enter their ideas and advancements into the Ag Innovations program. This year will mark the 14 th year of the program and we are excited to be able to be able to showcase these innovated products. The top 5 finalists that have been chosen will compete for a $20,000 grand prize on Thursday, November 10th at 3:00 p.m. at Agri-Trade.
Agri-Trade Equipment Expo announces 2022 Ag Innovations Finalists set to compete for $25,000
Date: October 3, 2022
(Red Deer, Alberta –October 3, 2022) The 37th Agri-Trade Equipment Expo is set to open at Westerner Park in Red Deer from November 9th to 11th, 2022. For three days explore the newest equipment, technology, and services in the agriculture industry –including the best in agricultural innovations.
Innovation is the lifeblood of agriculture, and Agri-Trade is where agricultural producers get to experience it firsthand. Each year, companies are invited to enter their ideas and advancements into the Ag Innovations program. This year will mark the 14th year of the program and we are excited to be able to be able to showcase these innovated products. The top 5 finalists that have been chosen will compete for a $20,000 grand prize on Thursday, November 10th at 3:00 p.m. at Agri-Trade.
Innovators to compete for $25,000 in Ag Innovations Competition
Date: June 21, 2022
(Red Deer, Alberta – June 21, 2022) The 38th Agri-Trade Equipment Expo is set to open at Westerner Park in Red Deer from November 9th to 11th , 2022. For three days explore the newest equipment, technology, innovation and services in the global agriculture industry. At Agri-Trade Equipment Expo innovation is defined as the development of new ideas that meet evolving requirements or market needs. Innovation differs from ‘invention’ in that innovation refers to the use of a better, and as a result, novel idea or method.
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Agri-Trade Equipment Expo Brings Agri-Business to Red Deer
Date: November 15, 2021
RED DEER, AB (November 15, 2021)- Agribusiness professionals, top equipment manufacturers attend Alberta’s largest agricultural event
From seed to harvest, the Agri-Trade displays the latest equipment, showcases the most innovative technology and offers opportunities to help farmers prepare for the upcoming planting and growing season.
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Agri-Trade Equipment Expo announces 2021 Ag Innovations Finalists set to compete for $25,000
Date: October 5, 2021
(Red Deer, Alberta – October 5, 2021) The 36 th Agri-Trade Equipment Expo is set to open at Westerner Park in Red Deer from November 10th to 12th, 2021. For three days explore the newest equipment, technology, and services in the agriculture industry –including the newest in agricultural innovations.
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Agri-Trade Equipment Expo canceled for November 11th – 13th, 2020
Date: September 24, 2020
(Red Deer, Alberta – September 24, 2020) Agri-Trade Equipment Expo announced today that they made the difficult decision to cancel their 2020 show that was to be held November 11 – 13 at Westerner Park. Although Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy guidelines do allow for trade shows to take place, considering all factors, Agri-Trade felt they had no choice but to cancel the show.
Agri-Trade worked closely with all stakeholders to come to this decision. They all worked together to do what they felt was best for their exhibitors during this pandemic. Corporate policies have introduced restricted travel that would impede both exhibitor participation and attendance for the event
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Agri-Trade Equipment Expo returns November 11th – 13th, 2020
Date: August 27, 2020
(Red Deer, Alberta – August 27, 2020) Since 1984 farmers and ranchers have attended Agri-Trade to see the newest equipment, technologies and the latest information they can use to boost productivity and profit for their operations. Under guidelines from Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy, Agri-Trade is pleased to announce the 2020 show will go on as scheduled at Westerner Park November 11th – 13th. Agri-Trade staff is working closely with a range of Alberta agencies and experts to ensure the show is conducted in a way that best mitigates risk and provides the safest possible environment for all attendees and exhibitors. As safety is the priority, additional precautions and procedures will be in place for this year’s show.
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Event organizers of this year's Agri-Trade Equipment Exposition are pleased with the successful outcome of the event.
Date: November 12, 2019
(Red Deer, Alberta – November 12, 2019) Event organizers of this year's Agri-Trade Equipment Exposition are pleased with the successful outcome of the event. The nearly 475 exhibits utilized almost every square inch of the available indoor space and over 130,000 sq ft of outdoor exhibits at Westerner Park.
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Agri-Trade Equipment Expo announces 2019 Ag Innovations Finalists set to compete for $25,000
Date: September 24, 2019
(Red Deer, Alberta – September 10, 2019) Agri-Trade Equipment Expo is set to open at Westerner Park in Red Deer from November 6th to 8th, 2019. For three days explore the newest equipment, technology, and services in the agriculture industry – not just in Western Canada, but globally – including the newest in agricultural innovations.
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Innovators to compete for $25,000 at Agri-Trade
Date: June 14, 2019
Red Deer, Alberta – November 13, 2018 - The 36th Agri-Trade Equipment Expo is set to open at Westerner Park in Red Deer from November 6th to 8th, 2019. For three days explore the newest equipment, technology, innovation and services in the global agriculture industry. At Agri-Trade Equipment Expo innovation is defined as the development of new ideas that meet evolving requirements or market needs. Innovation differs from ‘invention’ in that innovation refers to the use of a better, and as a result, novel idea or method rather the creation of the idea or method itself.
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Agri-Trade Equipment Expo 2018 Wrap Up
Date: November 13th, 2018
Red Deer, Alberta – November 13, 2018 - Event organizers of this year's Agri-Trade Equipment Exposition are pleased to announce that the 2018 event was a success. The three-day show, November 7 – 9th, utilized every square inch of available indoor space at Westerner Park. It was the first event to occupy the new Exhibit Hall at Westerner Park resulting in a record number of exhibitors.
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WIN a TRIP for 2 to AGRITECHNICA 2019
Date: October 23, 2018
Experience the largest agricultural machinery exhibition in the world!
Departing: November 10th – 19th, 2019
Fill out the survey at the show and be entered to WIN.
Visit Leader Tours Inc. in the Parkland Pavilion Booth #340
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Agri-Trade Equipment Expo announces 2018 Ag Innovations Winners
Date: September 24th, 2018
Red Deer, Alberta – September 10, 2018 - The 35th Agri-Trade Equipment Expo is set to open at Westerner Park in Red Deer from November 7th to 9th, 2018. For three days explore the newest equipment, technology, and services in the agriculture industry – not just in Western Canada, but globally – including the newest in agricultural innovations.
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Agri-Trade Equipment Exposition Announces Change of Dates
Date: January 8th, 2018
Red Deer Alberta, January 8, 2018. - Since 1984 Agri-Trade Equipment Expostion has taken place the second week of November in Red Deer Alberta. Traditionally the show has ran from Wednesday through Saturday of that week. Over the past two years show management conducted a written survey of all exhibitors and also conducted many one-on-one interviews with a good cross section of exhibitors as well as Sponsors and show attendees.
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Further Cultivating Relationships
Date: October 5th, 2017
Red Deer, AB (October 5, 2017) - In March of 2017, an agreement was signed between Agri-Trade Equipment Expo and Northlands, the producer of Farmfair International and the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR). Farmers and ranchers have been consistently attending both shows and now the shows are making it easier for them to take in all of the events.
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Agri-Trade Equipment Expo announces 2017 Ag Innovations Winners
Date: September 11th, 2017
(Red Deer, Alberta – September 1, 2017) The 34th Agri-Trade Equipment Expo is set to open at Westerner Park in Red Deer from November 8th to 11th, 2017. For four days explore the newest equipment, technology, and services in the agriculture industry – not just in Western Canada, but globally – including the newest in agricultural innovations.
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Agritechnica 2017
Date: Novmeber 8th to 17th, 2017
Welcome dinner at the historic Heidelberg brew house, 2 nights in the beautiful city of Heidelberg, Heidelberg Cattle Tour, John Deere Factory visit & lunch, two preview days at Agritechnica , Dinner drinks & live music at the Agritechnica beer hall, 2 Farm visits near Goslar & Berlin- biogas & cropping operation, 2 nights in Berlin, Berlin City tour, sightseeing visit to Potsdam & the famous Sanssouci Palace, Bavarian style farewell dinner in Berlin
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Cultivating Relationships
Date: March 6, 2017
EDMONTON, AB (March 6, 2017) – Alberta was built by the steady hand of our agricultural pioneers.
For the past 43 years, Northlands has provided cornerstone agricultural programming with Farmfair International. In 2016, this signature program attracted more than 95,000 guests, including international visitors and qualified international buyers from 12 countries.
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Agri-Trade Equipment Expo Celebrates Harvest and Awards Student Bursaries
Date: Novmeber 15, 2016
Agri-Trade Equipment Expo Celebrates Harvest and Awards Student Bursaries
(Red Deer, Alberta – November 15, 2016) The 33rd Agri-Trade Equipment Expo wrapped up a successful show on November 12th after 4 days of showcasing the latest in agricultural innovations and technology at Westerner Park, Red Deer.
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Agri-Trade Equipment Expo announces 2016 Ag Innovations Winners
Date: October 3, 2016
(Red Deer, Alberta – October 3, 2016) The 33rd Agri-Trade Equipment Expo is set to open at Westerner Park in Red Deer from November 9-12, 2016. For four days explore the newest equipment, technology, and services in the agriculture industry – not just in Western Canada, but globally – including the newest in agricultural innovations.
