The pieces of the Western Canadian Crop Production Show puzzle are being put together at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon.
Ag Manager at Prairieland Leigh Ann Hurlburt says large equipment and exhibitors will move in starting Thursday morning.
"We're going to be moving in by appointment into our big hall, which is kind of like a choreographed dance," she said.
There is more than 240 thousand square feet of space to fill and 340 exhibitors will be occupying it. The trade show is sold out, which Hurlburt says is a good feeling.
"We always have a wait list for the show. So, you're always, we had a lot of calls yesterday. Is there any room? Is anybody cancelled? But at this point, we still do have a wait list. So, we're very happy that the exhibitors are wanting to come to this show."
One of highlights of Crop Production Show is the announcement of this year's inductees into the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame. Another is the Nufarm Information Theatre in Hall B of the venue, where several presentations will be made.
"Each day, we have four presenters that are talking about topics that are important to producers. We always kind of say, what's hot? What's the go-to for this year?" Hulburt said.
A schedule of presentations is on their website, cropproductionshow.com. Presentations cover topics such as trade and tariffs, kochia, gophers, and more.
The crop development commissions will hold their annual general meetings at the Western Development Museum the same time as the Crop Production Show and Hurlburt notes SaskOats and SaskMustard will hold their respective AGM at the venue.
Tickets are $22 for the day, $40 for a two-day pass, and new this year is a three-day pass for $50.
"A three-day pass gives you the chance of, let's say, you're not sure if you're going to get it all done in two days, then you have that choice to come back on the third day. I have quite a few producers that I know personally that do come for all three days, so, I thought, let's work on that and try to work with our producers." she said.
Tickets can also be purchased online.
Asked what is her favourite part of the show, Hurlburt said it's seeing interactions between the exhibitor and producer.
"And seeing that we are providing a service for them to be able to come and talk about what they need to do for this year. It's a great time of year..for this because the producers have time to go around and actually take the time to talk to the exhibitors, and I think, to me, that's the greatest thing."
Also asked if there is a dedicated app for the show, she said there isn't one currently but is hoping to have one available for next year. On possible expansion, Hurlburt said it's a ongoing conversation behind the scenes.
"Well, we're always asking our CEO for more space, so it's always in my wish list. I know Prairieland is always looking to grow…we're always looking to the future. So, you will see changes in the future."
The Western Canadian Crop Production Show is next Tuesday through Thursday from Prairieland Park in Saskatoon. SaskAgToday will be there covering all three days of the event.
