CAAR retailer members are encouraged to attend the 2019 CAAR Annual General Meeting, which will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 12 in Winnipeg, Man., prior to the CAAR Conference Icebreaker Cocktail Reception.

Exhibitor registration is closed, but you can still register as a delegate and take advantage of the many valuable networking opportunities and informative speaker sessions at the 2019 CAAR Conference in Winnipeg!

Graham Sherman’s “disruptive behavior” helped him turn the Alberta brewing industry on its head and has made Tool Shed Brewing, the company he co-founded, one of the top craft beer brands in the country. Read more to learn what he’s bringing to the 2019 CAAR Conference and why you shouldn’t miss his presentation.

Lesley Kelly farms, blogs at High Heels and Canola Fields and is one of the founders of the Do More Agriculture Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation which, for the last year, has been shining a light on the issue of mental well-being within the ag community. 

Join us in Winnipeg for the ag retail event of the year – the 2019 CAAR Conference!

There’s something to please every taste in Manitoba’s capital city.

CAAR is forming key partnerships with like-minded organizations.

The CAAR’s Choice Awards recognize and celebrate outstanding members of our industry for their talent, hard work and contributions to ag retail. Apply today and tell us the name of an individual or a team who you think deserves to win! Awards will be presented at the 2019 CAAR Conference.

Hurry! The application deadline is this Friday!

The tradeshow floor is filling up fast, but there’s still time to claim your spot. Register as a 2019 CAAR Conference exhibitor today and put your business in front of over 300 delegates and industry reps – many of whom are key decision-makers.

Don’t delay! Exhibitor registration closes Nov. 30, if we don’t sell-out first!

This year, CAAR is pleased to add an exciting new networking opportunity to the conference agenda – Roundtable Discussions. These moderated, collaborative discussions are a great way to kick off day-one of the 2019 CAAR Conference and a terrific opportunity to both share knowledge and gain perspective on a topic that is relevant to you.

Now is the time to register as a 2019 CAAR Conference exhibitor. Exhibitor space is 80% sold and may sell out before the Nov. 30 deadline – secure your spot today! 

Do you know someone in the industry who deserves a little recognition? Help us shine a spotlight on their achievements and contributions to ag retail by nominating them for a CAAR’s Choice Award. Awards will be presented at the 2019 CAAR Conference!

CAAR is now accepting nominations for its 2019-20 Board of Directors. Submit a nomination on behalf of yourself or another individual and make your voice heard! Read more for testimonials from Board Chair Don Kitson and Past Chair Martin Kiefer on how serving on the CAAR Board benefits both the industry and the individual.

If you haven’t registered as a 2019 CAAR Conference exhibitor yet, now is the time to secure your spot! Exhibitor space is 65% sold and the deadline to register is fast approaching! 

Registration is now open for the 2019 CAAR Conference! Register now and take advantage of special early bird pricing. Read more for the top 5 reasons to attend the ag retail event of the year!

The October issue of The Communicator includes your 2019 CAAR Conference registration guide.

The registration guide has everything you need to know about the agri-retail event of the year, including registration and accommodation information, a complete conference agenda and what to expect from our stellar line-up of conference speakers!

Annually at the CAAR Conference, CAAR shines a spotlight on the best and brightest of the agri-retail industry during the CAAR’s Choice Awards Banquet. Congratulations to all of the recipients who accepted their awards at the 2018 CAAR Conference!

The CAAR Conference planning committee is hard at work and is pleased to share some key announcements about the upcoming agri-retail event of the year!

CAAR is advocating on behalf of members on a proposed ban of two valuable neonic products.

Hosted at the RBC Convention Centre and Delta Hotels Winnipeg from February 12-14, 2019, the CAAR Conference will feature an exceptional lineup of speakers and panelists focusing on strengthening the business of ag retail.

Attention CAAR Conference Exhibitors: companies that register to exhibit at the 2019 CAAR Conference before Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 will be listed in the 2019 Conference Registration Guide, included with the October issue of The Communicator magazine.

The 2019 CAAR Conference is coming up and the conference planning committee is hard at work making it the best it can be! In the meantime, here’s a sneak peek from behind the scenes. 

Three retailers offer their expertise on selling the business of agronomy during the second panel discussion at the 2018 CAAR Conference.

It pays off to sponsor the CAAR Conference! Review the 2019 CAAR Conference Sponsorship Package to learn more about the recognition and promotion your company will receive in return for supporting the ag retail event of the year, hosted from Feb. 12-14, 2019, in Winnipeg! Hurry – sponsorship items are selling out fast.

Interested in exhibiting at the leading business conference for ag-retailers? Make sure to secure your space on the CAAR Conference tradeshow floor. Registration opens Wednesday, June 20.

Mark your calendars for the 2019 CAAR Conference, Feb. 12-14 in Winnipeg, MB! After the success of the 2018 conference in Saskatoon, SK, the conference planning committee is already hard at work putting together the 2019 conference – and it’s one you won’t want to miss!

Relive the highlights from the Agri-retail Event of the Year – the 2018 CAAR Conference photo gallery is now online! Featuring 10 informative speaker sessions and two and a half days of networking, The CAAR Conference hosted in Saskatoon, SK, provided exceptional business development opportunities to over 300 attendees. 

Hosted in the heart of the Prairies at TCU Place in downtown Saskatoon, Sask., the 2018 “Agri-retail Event of the Year” featured two and a half days of invaluable networking opportunities, professional development and education.

Hearing they had won the 2017 Retailer of the Year award took manager Lane Wanless and his team at Redfern Farm Services, Virden location by surprise, but once it sunk in, they were thrilled. The prestigious award recognizes one CAAR member that went above and beyond to serve its customers, something the team at Virden pride themselves on.

The winner of the 2017 Agronomist of the Year award has worked in a variety of roles in his 40-year career, but Barry Mankewich has always been happiest when helping his customers in the field.

“I love plant nutrition, crop protection and everything to do with agronomy,” says Mankewich, who has been working as an agronomist with GJ Chemical Company Ltd. at their Arnaud, Man. location since 2006.