4 CAAR COMMUNICATOR LISTENING & LEARNING We want to hear from you Myrna Grahn, Executive Director This season has been a whirlwind for me and CAAR. It has been six months of discovery, learning, relationship building, and just plain getting to the people involved in this ag retail industry. I grew up on the family farm in Manitoba and have worked in agriculture my entire career, but I will be the first to admit that we don’t know what we don’t know! I did not know a lot about you or the day-to-day operation of your business. I have learned that you are dedicated to your growers and customers, working tirelessly to ensure they have what they need for a good growing season and harvest. You are loyal to those who support you, and everything is built on relationships and good communication. You absolutely acknowledge that your staff is everything to your business, and investing in their safety and knowledge and offering them the opportunity to do meaningful work in this amazing world of agriculture is important to you. Meeting members has been truly a rewarding experience for me in these first six months as Executive Director. I have heard and value your feedback about what CAAR needs to do and have enjoyed hearing about your passion and pride in the work of CAAR and the importance it has played in building your businesses for nearly 30 years! The 2024 CAAR Convention is almost here, and you do not want to miss it! Join us at the Delta Regina from November 19–21, 2024, to show your pride in membership and connect with your peers. Our goal for the CAAR Convention this year is to unite our members! Our members come from across Canada, and it is important for us to build a sense of community and belonging for us to have a strong, united voice that can influence the Canadian ag retail landscape. When you attend the 2024 CAAR Connect Convention, you will have countless opportunities to connect with your industry peers, learn about key insights from leaders in ag, and share your successes and frustrations within the industry. There is a strong sense of pride in the work you do and in your organization. Over the years, you have honoured your colleagues through the CAAR’s Choice Awards, and I have seen the awards on your walls and in your offices. Help us continue to recognize excellence in ag retail by submitting a nomination for CAAR’s Choice Awards, to be presented at the CAAR Gala Banquet: • CAAR Agronomist of the Year • CAAR Retailer Hall of Fame Award • CAAR Retailer of the Year Award For more information about the CAAR’s Choice Awards, please turn to page 10. Before you leave the CAAR Convention, please join us for the CAAR Ag Retail Forum and breakfast on Thursday, November 21 to make sure that your voice is heard. CAAR advocates for your interests and requires your input to represent you. Your public pride in CAAR and the 2024 CAAR Convention allows us to empower the industry and move your interests forward. Our industry is strongest when we collaborate, and we look forward to seeing all of our ag retailers at the CAAR Convention! Turn to page 16 for our complete program. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE PUBLISHER 205 - 1 Wesley Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3C 4C6 TF: 800-463-9323 | T: 204-989-9300 E: info@caar.org | W: caar.org EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Myrna Grahn MEMBER RELATIONS & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Maikka Manacsa Distribution: Farms.com PUBLISHING PARTNER 90 Woodlawn Road W Guelph, ON N1H 1B2 T: 888-248-4893 E: CAAR@Farms.com W: www.Farms.com CONTRIBUTORS Kathryn Doan, AgCareers.com Denise Faguy, Associate Editor Andrew Joseph, Editor COVER hstiver/iStock/Getty Images Plus photo DESIGN & LAYOUT Tanya Myers ADVERTISING SALES Andrew Bawden Director of Business Development and Digital Media 877-438-5729 X 5030 E: Andrew.Bawden@Farms.com W: www.Farms.com NEXT AD BOOKING DEADLINE December 13, 2024 ANNUAL PUBLICATION SCHEDULE February, April, August, October, December © 2024 The Canadian Association of AgriRetailers. CAAR makes no expressed or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or otherwise, concerning the use of any product or fertilizer and assumes no liability for any injury or damage, direct or consequential, which may be incurred from the use of such products or services therein. Federal, provincial and municipal laws and regulations supersede the information contained herein. Canadian Mail Publications Sales Agreement #42518524 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to 90 Woodlawn Rd W, Guelph, ON N1H 1B2 Printed in Canada. Please recycle where facilities exist. FOLLOW US ON CONNECT WITH US! linkedin.com/company/cdnagretail @CdnAgRetail @CdnAgRetail
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