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February 2024 Issue – See All

Show your mature workforce the love they deserve

Learn how the top employers support the ever-evolving needs of their employees through their changing career phases.

Views, Considerations & Unknowns for 2024

With 2024 upon us, the agriculture trade show and seminar season is now in full swing.

CN expands its central US reach

Canadian National has agreed to purchase the agricultural Iowa Northern Railway.

Increasing your company’s brand reputation

A well-thought-out brand marketing campaign will help you grow and promote your brand.

The current state of global agricultural testing

Using just-in-time technology to thwart the spread of pathogenic disease in ag.

5 agricultural technology trends to watch in 2024

As more Canadian farmers are accepting of new technologies over ye olde tried and true, look at some ways more AgTech can improve the sector’s lot.

The world is not enough

Wanting to do their part in reducing global GHG emissions, Canadian farmers still can’t catch a break from federal tax fees. But what’s going on around the world?

The world of seed technology: things to know for 2024

With science changing along with the seasons, we look at the world of seed technology, offering a forecast.

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The CAAR’s Choice Awards Banquet is an opportunity for the hard-working individuals in agri-retail to recognize and celebrate the great work being done in our industry.

This year’s winners will be no exception – each has been chosen because of their exceptional business efforts, and their commitment to the betterment of the agri-retail industry.

Here’s a sneak peek of the awards being given at this year’s banquet – and the generous sponsors who have made these honours possible.

  • Agronomist of the Year – Sponsored by J.R. Simplot Agribusiness
    This award is given to the agronomist who consistently exceeds customer expectations, and demonstrates dedication to their field through their pursuit of agronomic knowledge.
    Last year’s winner: Duane Briand, Parkland Fertilizers
  • Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by Bayer CropScience Inc.
    The Retailer of the Year is awarded to an agri-retailer who has gone above and beyond to serve their customers in the past business year.
    Last year’s winner: GJ Chemical
  • Retailer Hall of Fame
    This award recognizes an individual from one CAAR member location who has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance and dedication in their work.
    Last year’s winner: David Jessiman
  • 4R Nutrient Stewardship Agri-Retailer Award – sponsored by Fertilizer Canada
    This award, introduced in 2013, recognizes a team at a CAAR member location that has shown leadership in the adoption of 4R Nutrient Stewardship into their business practices.
    Last year’s winner: MacEwen Agricentre Inc.

A limited number of tickets to the CAAR’s Choice Awards Banquet at the 2016 CAAR Conference are available. Make sure you’ll have a chance to celebrate with the best and brightest in the agri-retail industry – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to reserve your tickets today.

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