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"Canada's International Agricultural
Marketplace"



Nov.23-30, 1997

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CANADIAN WESTERN AGRIBITION
IS . . .
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- the meeting place for approximately
150,000 people from 9 Canadian provinces, over 28 American states and more
than 23 countries worldwide. Of these visitors, 70% are farm people.
- attended by one third of all Western Canadian farmers. These
farmers collectively spend in excess of $1.5 billion annually on grain
and livestock production.
- a marketplace. Approximately $2.5 million dollars worth of livestock
sales take place at the public auctions, and millions more in sales occur
by private treaty as a result of Agribition.
- one of the best livestock shows in the world, with around 2,000
exhibitors, 17 different beef cattle breeds, as well as commercial cattle,
horses, swine, dairy, sheep and poultry competitions.
- the place to see over 500 exhibits displaying the newest developments
in agricultural technology and services.
- a grain and forage showcase which offers an excellent opportunity
to grain and forage producers to present their products to prospective
buyers and to educate the general audience about quality seed.
- an agricultural education centre. The Agri-Ed Showcase explains
the business of agriculture to thousands of children and the urban audience.
The Western Lifestyles Showcase links the producer and the consumer with
a program of education and entertainment focused on western food, fashion
and fun.
- located on more than 19 acres of prime indoor facilities - the
second largest indoor facilities in Canada. Regardless of the weather outside,
it'll be comfortable inside.
- entertainment at its best. Agribition's pro rodeo attracts the
top professional cowboys from across North America. The National Non-Pro
Cutting Horse finals, the Heavy Horse pulls and hitches, and the stock
dogs are just some of the examples of family entertainment that takes place
at Agribition. The Show's Grandstand features cowboy poets, musical entertainment
and fashion shows.
- hospitality. International visitors receive red carpet treatment
with airport and hotel shuttle service, a special reception in their honour,
and a centre for business and relaxation.
Many services are available on grounds to look after all visitors, including:
- staffed information booths,
- baby comfort stations,
- accommodations office,
- banking services, and ,
- a courtesy bus to transport people to and from the grounds.
For more information on Canadian Western Agribition,
including hotel accommodations, please call or write:
Canadian Western Agribition
P.O. Box 3535
Regina, Saskatchewan,
Canada, S4P 3J8
Phone: (306) 565-0565
Fax: (306) 757-9963
Hotline: (306) 565-8094 (during show week only)
Email: agribition@sk.sympatico.ca
MISSION STATEMENT:
To be the best showcase and marketplace in the world
for Canadian agricultural products and services.
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