source: Farm and Food Report
At first glance, one might wonder why hog and dairy producers would decide to host a joint event. Give it a little more thought and it will all start making sense, according to Prairieland Park’s Donna Bohrson.
“In 2004, Prairieland Park's very successful Canada Dairy Expo and Sask Pork's popular Pork Expo joined forces to stage the combined Western Canadian Livestock Expo. It is almost a partnership made in heaven because exhibitors in both agricultural sectors are often the same.”
The Expo brings together the pharmaceutical and waste management industries, building suppliers and feed suppliers in an effort to lure potential clients — 130 companies displaying products and services in 180 booths under one roof.
“This is really a well targeted trade show for the two industries, rather than an Expo for the public at large,” Bohrson says. “There is a school tour component for grade five students on the story of milk and pork production today. But participants tend to be mostly operators, from farm management to employees in both sectors. They tend to come from Saskatchewan, but some travel from Alberta and Manitoba to attend the Expo.”
One of the special aspects of the Expo this year is that it coincides with the Holstein Canada National Convention in Saskatoon. Apparently, the Ontario delegation will be substantial.
For many, the highlight of the Expo is the dairy show featuring Jersey and Holstein breeds.
“There is much pageantry about the show. It is a very classy event, featuring a flower garden at one end of the ring. It enhances the atmosphere and lends ceremony to the event. Judges are dressed in tuxedos, which we provide for them. All the people who lead animals into the ring must be dressed entirely in white.”
There is gala presentation for the selection of the ring champion that involves a bit of a light show. It all culminates with the selection of the Supreme Champion Female.
“There is a different flavour to this show than one might find at a beef event,” says Bohrson. “It has its own character, its own traditions.”
On Thursday afternoon, there will be an auction sale of 70 head of the finest genetics of the Holstein breed in Western Canada. It will likely have a higher profile than usual this year because of the National Holstein Convention coming to the city.
Bohrson expects that around 2,500 people will visit the Expo on April 21st and 22nd at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon.
For more information, call (306) 931-7149 or visit: http://www.saskatoonex.com/event.php?event=1806
For more information, contact:
Donna Bohrson
Prairieland Park
(306) 931-7149
At first glance, one might wonder why hog and dairy producers would decide to host a joint event. Give it a little more thought and it will all start making sense, according to Prairieland Park’s Donna Bohrson.
“In 2004, Prairieland Park's very successful Canada Dairy Expo and Sask Pork's popular Pork Expo joined forces to stage the combined Western Canadian Livestock Expo. It is almost a partnership made in heaven because exhibitors in both agricultural sectors are often the same.”
The Expo brings together the pharmaceutical and waste management industries, building suppliers and feed suppliers in an effort to lure potential clients — 130 companies displaying products and services in 180 booths under one roof.
“This is really a well targeted trade show for the two industries, rather than an Expo for the public at large,” Bohrson says. “There is a school tour component for grade five students on the story of milk and pork production today. But participants tend to be mostly operators, from farm management to employees in both sectors. They tend to come from Saskatchewan, but some travel from Alberta and Manitoba to attend the Expo.”
One of the special aspects of the Expo this year is that it coincides with the Holstein Canada National Convention in Saskatoon. Apparently, the Ontario delegation will be substantial.
For many, the highlight of the Expo is the dairy show featuring Jersey and Holstein breeds.
“There is much pageantry about the show. It is a very classy event, featuring a flower garden at one end of the ring. It enhances the atmosphere and lends ceremony to the event. Judges are dressed in tuxedos, which we provide for them. All the people who lead animals into the ring must be dressed entirely in white.”
There is gala presentation for the selection of the ring champion that involves a bit of a light show. It all culminates with the selection of the Supreme Champion Female.
“There is a different flavour to this show than one might find at a beef event,” says Bohrson. “It has its own character, its own traditions.”
On Thursday afternoon, there will be an auction sale of 70 head of the finest genetics of the Holstein breed in Western Canada. It will likely have a higher profile than usual this year because of the National Holstein Convention coming to the city.
Bohrson expects that around 2,500 people will visit the Expo on April 21st and 22nd at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon.
For more information, call (306) 931-7149 or visit: http://www.saskatoonex.com/event.php?event=1806
For more information, contact:
Donna Bohrson
Prairieland Park
(306) 931-7149
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