Agri-Trade at 40 celebrating the past, present and future of annual expo

One year after another for 40 harvests, with the exception of a minor blip in 2020, exhibitors and attendees have made the annual Agri-Trade Equipment Expo in Red Deer bigger and better than the last. From the beginning, it was akin to sowing a seed, said George Code, a territory rep with Saskatchewan-based Bourgault. Code has been representing his company at Agri-Trade for 31 years. Figuratively speaking, “The seed was planted for this 40 years ago and now we are reaping the benefits,” said Code, speaking to rdnewsNOW on day one of the 2024 edition. More literally, the machinery of Bourgault and many other companies are planting the seeds for what is a crucial sector — to say the least — as it relates to the livelihoods of all Canadians. This year, Agri-Trade attracted around 500 exhibitors, and boasts a waitlist of an eager few hundred more. Agri-Trade also has a focus this 40th go-round on what has been, where it currently stands, and what it wants to achieve. “The children wh

Agri-Trade at 40 celebrating the past, present and future of annual expo
One year after another for 40 harvests, with the exception of a minor blip in 2020, exhibitors and attendees have made the annual Agri-Trade Equipment Expo in Red Deer bigger and better than the last. From the beginning, it was akin to sowing a seed, said George Code, a territory rep with Saskatchewan-based Bourgault. Code has been representing his company at Agri-Trade for 31 years. Figuratively speaking, “The seed was planted for this 40 years ago and now we are reaping the benefits,” said Code, speaking to rdnewsNOW on day one of the 2024 edition. More literally, the machinery of Bourgault and many other companies are planting the seeds for what is a crucial sector — to say the least — as it relates to the livelihoods of all Canadians. This year, Agri-Trade attracted around 500 exhibitors, and boasts a waitlist of an eager few hundred more. Agri-Trade also has a focus this 40th go-round on what has been, where it currently stands, and what it wants to achieve. “The children wh