The Communicator

February 2024 Issue – See All

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?

Increasing your company’s brand reputation

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

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.

CN expands its central US reach

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

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.

The current state of global agricultural testing

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

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.

Views, Considerations & Unknowns for 2024

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

Wednesday, Feb. 14  |  3:00 – 4:30 p.m.

It wouldn’t be the CAAR Conference without CAAR’s Pro-Ag Investments Auction! Always a conference highlight, this annual event supports programming and advocacy, while helping to keep membership fees low.

The Pro-Ag Investments Auction is CAAR’s only fundraiser, contributing up to 10 per cent of the association’s annual revenue. Proceeds from the auction directly support CAAR’s advocacy efforts and a diverse range of industry-strengthening initiatives.

You can show your support by participating in the CAAR Pro-Ag Investments Auction at the 2018 CAAR Conference as a bidder, a donor or both!

Bid and Buy at the Auction

Bid against your friends and colleagues on dozens of incredible products and know that every dollar you spend goes directly to CAAR.

You can expect to see Callaway XR golf clubs, a $1,000 SeCan Certified Seed voucher and two $5,000 Western Producer advertising vouchers, among many more great items.

The generosity of our members at the 2017 Pro-Ag Investments Auction allowed CAAR to:

  • participate on behalf of our members in more than 30 industry events, regulatory consultations and committee meetings over the past year;
  • award scholarships to students at the University of Manitoba and Olds College in Alberta; and
  • fund research initiatives, such as the impact of increased ammonia tank testing frequency, to support CAAR’s lobbying positions.

Last year’s auction was a great success and raised nearly $85,000! With your help, we can make this year’s auction bigger and better than ever.

Donate to the Auction

Make a donation (anything from crop inputs to flat screen TVs to fishing trips) and join us at the event to watch the bids soar! You can also make a direct donation and we’ll make sure to acknowledge your generous support at the event. Contact Lisa Defoort at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to make a donation, and visit
caar.org/caar-conference/auction to view an up-to-date list of the great items available to bid on.

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