Regina Exhibition Association Limited President and CEO Tim Reid (Alice McFarlane/farmnews NOW)

By Alice McFarlane

Canada's Farm Show

Innovation and business focus of Canada’s Farm Show

Jun 21, 2022 | 3:07 PM

REGINA.- Formerly known as the Farm Progress Show, Canada’s Farm Show in Regina, Sask. has evolved into a more business-oriented event.

It is still open to the public and features a trade show, daily speakers, panel discussions, product launches, and food.

Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL) President and CEO Tim Reid said there was a very positive energy as the vendors moved into the buildings.

“Some of us didn’t know that we would actually get back here and the fact that we’re indoors, completely, for the first time, the fact that we’re back to being in person,” Reid said. “We saw it last night with a full house standing room only at the President’s reception, people stayed till midnight. I think there’s just a level of enthusiasm about being together. We’ve missed that.”

Roughly 400 exhibitors have set up on the grounds of REAL Place. Reid said while they lost some businesses, they were able to pick up 100 new vendors. They still hope for a good crowd.

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“We’re still chasing our 30,000 visitors would be the number that we would believe to be successful,” he said.

Representatives from over 55 countries will be at the show this year. Reid said this is an opportunity to make deals.

“Traditionally, the value of business is somewhere between $200 to $300 million of GDP output. This is a massive driver for our community,” he said. “This is about people doing business.”

Innovation and technology are key components of the three days. Reid said some of the ‘best and brightest minds’ are right here in Saskatchewan.

“These are not easy economic or geopolitical times. We are so fortunate in Regina and in Canada, to have a stable economic footing, a stable political footing, and some of the best minds in our industry, not to mention the fact that we are where agriculture happens,” he said. “I think if you’re going to celebrate the future of agriculture, and connect those leaders today, it has to happen in a place like this.”

Reid said this is a relationship business. It’s about looking someone in the eye, shaking a hand and getting a chance to see new equipment in person.

It’s Education Day at the show tomorrow and on Thursday, it’s Young Farmers Day where all producers under the age of 30 will get in for free.

The full schedule of events is available here.

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