Plan early for the best agri-retail networking and educational event of the year by booking your hotel room for the 2017 CAAR Conference today.

Emerson Csorba, director of Gen Y Inc., and recent speaker at the 2016 CAAR Conference, recently wrote about recruiting a younger generation into the agricultural workforce for The Globe and Mail.

CAAR is pleased to offer members an exclusive look at the ideas, insights and information shared during the 2016 CAAR Conference.

CAAR wants to hear from YOU! Reply to the CAAR Conference survey by tomorrow for your chance to win a $50 VISA gift card.

CAAR welcomed a few new faces to the board of directors at the AGM, held during the recent CAAR Conference in Saskatoon, Sask.

The Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers (CAAR) recognized some of the industry’s best and brightest at the CAAR’s Choice Awards, hosted at their conference in Saskatoon, Sask.

What a week it was for Canadian agri-retail! After a whirlwind week of ideas, interactions, connections, collaborations, products, presentations, lots of laughs and even a few tears, it’s time to pack up and say goodbye to the 2016 CAAR Conference.

The final day of the 2016 CAAR Conference began with a breakfast presentation session that honoured this year’s Platinum Sponsors.

Attendees of the CAAR Conference were witness to an important presentation this morning, one that marks a milestone for the association and for employers in the agri-retail sector.

Mark your calendar! The dates and location for CAAR Conference 2017 have been announced: February 14-16 in Banff, Alberta.

This morning at the CAAR Conference, attendees gathered to recognize and show their appreciation for the sponsors who helped make the CAAR Conference possible.

“What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learned today?”

When asked this question, many of the CAAR Conference attendees’ answers were widely varied.

Welcome to day two of the CAAR Conference 2016! The Canadian agri-retail industry’s premiere event is now fully under way, following our successful Retail Management Workshop, Icebreaker Reception and Industry Evening yesterday.

The first day of the 2016 CAAR Conference has officially come to a close, and the CAAR staff and board of directors are thrilled with the turnout and enthusiasm of this year's early attendees.

What’s the key to running a successful agri-retail location? There’s no one right answer, but the attendees of today’s Retail Management Workshop gained some fresh insights to help unlock the potential of their operations.

Today marks the official start of the 2016 CAAR Conference. We are so thrilled to welcome attendees to Saskatoon, and are eager to share with you the information and insights that will help you unlock the potential of your agri-retail business.

The 2016 CAAR Conference starts Tuesday, Feb. 16 in Saskatoon, Sask. You can still benefit from the wisdom, information, resources and guidance the conference will bring to attendees, by taking advantage of walk-up registration at the conference.

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.

In less than one week, agri-retailers from across Canada will convene in Saskatoon, Sask., to take part in the industry’s premiere event: The CAAR Conference.

The CAAR Conference is Feb. 16-18 in Saskatoon, Sask.

Canada’s agri-retail sector carries the weight of many responsibilities. The products you sell are the subject of myriad regulations, speculations and scrutiny. Your customers are – at once – innovative and pragmatic, and busy with their own mission of providing food for a growing population.

So you missed your chance to register online for the CAAR Conference. You’re not out of luck!

When you bring your staff to the CAAR Conference, you’re gaining more than a team building getaway that strengthens your ability to work together. 

This is your chance to be recognized for your efforts – seize it! The CAAR’s Choice Awards shine a spotlight on the best and brightest in the agri-retail world. 

The CAAR Conference is an invaluable marketing, sales, and networking opportunity that only comes around once a year. Luckily, sponsorship positions are still available for this highly anticipated event that brings together agri-retail professionals from across the country.

The CAAR Conference is now open for registration to attendees across the country. This event – tailored by CAAR to help agri-retailers unlock their potential for success – will take place in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan from February 16-18, 2015.

Deadlines for our upcoming publications are quickly approaching. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. today to make sure you get the most out of these powerful marketing tools.

The 2016 CAAR Conference invites you to discover your full potential as the trusted number one resource and critical conduit of information, goods, and service to your customers.

Exhibitor registration opened on July 6, 2015 and tradeshow space is filling up fast! Limited booth space is available at the CAAR Conference on a first-come, first-served basis. Only 6 booths left!

Thank you for reading this special edition of The CAAR Network. For more information about CAAR's services and membership benefits, please contact the CAAR office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 800-463-9323.

Why You Should Attend

Across Canada, there are more agricultural conferences than you can shake a stick at, but how many focus specifically on how to improve a retail location?
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Highlights of the 2015 CAAR Conference

The theme of the 2015 CAAR Conference – Edge of an Era – acknowledged the vast changes the agri-retail landscape is already in the midst of, as well as what is projected to change in the next 5, 10, 20 years and beyond.
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2016: New Opportunities in a Familiar Location

The last two years have been a time of change for the conference.
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Speaker Presentations Available Now

View presentations and summaries of some of the outstanding speakers at the CAAR Conference.
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Hear What the Delegates Are Saying

View testimonials from delegates who attended the CAAR Conference.
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Special Edition – The CAAR Conference

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Join us in Saskatoon, February 16 - 18, 2016

Hosted at Sheraton Cavalier Hotel, Delta Bessborough and TCU Place

Click here for walk-up registration information

So you missed your chance to register online for the CAAR Conference. You’re not out of luck!

We are offering walk-up registration to anyone who missed the cut-off but still wants to unlock the potential of their agri-retail business.

Contact Lady Gabilo today at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 204-989-9300 or toll-free 1-800-463-9323 to get your name on the list and secure your place at the Canadian agri-retail industry’s premiere event. When you arrive at the conference, report to the registration desk to pay for your pass without having to fill out any paperwork!

Event Details and Fees

Pre-Conference Workshop | 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016 at the Sheraton Cavalier
Member: $195 | Non-member: $275 | For more information, click here

CAAR Conference Pass | Feb. 16 – 18, 2016 at the Sheraton Cavalier and TCU Place
Member: $475 | Non-member: $675 | For more information, click here

CAAR’s Choice Awards Banquet | 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016 at the Sheraton Cavalier
Tickets: $135 per person*
*Limited tickets are available! Only 3 tickets left – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to reserve yours.

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and register for the 2016 CAAR Conference.

The CAAR Conference is the only national conference specifically focused on building expertise, celebrating excellence, and leveraging a national network for the Canadian agri-retail industry.

CAAR understands the value of networking during the CAAR Conference and is pleased to introduce some new concepts to the CAAR Conference based on exhibitor feedback. In addition to a unique tradeshow layout and dedicated time in the agenda for industry meetings, CAAR has developed exciting new conference features that aim to ensure exhibitors obtain access to a host of different networking tools that can be tailored to their individual needs.

Learn more at the CAAR Conference Website