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Altona seed farmer Dylan Wiebe sang the trip’s
praises, and only wished they had more time to “cover
everything properly.”
“I would absolutely go again,” he said.
Wiebe, 27, says the trip was worthwhile for the networking
opportunities alone, and hopes more farmers participate in
future sojourns.
“You have farmers that are coming up through wellestablished
farms and others who are trying to figure out how
to start it off on their own,” he explained. “We got to chat all
the way there and back about farming. Everyone’s scenario is
different, so it was good to hear about different perspectives
and the different ways we’re all doing things.”
Wiebe was also glad he had the chance to see and touch
the equipment, in addition to all the seed varieties on offer.
Like Penner, he too was impressed with all the new technology –
especially the DOT autonomous unit – but predicted it wasn’t
an immediate necessity.
“I think it could have a place in the future, but we’re a ways
away from seeing this on every farm,” he said.
Wiebe advises any farmer who might be shopping for new
technology to first seek out testimonials from other farmers
with first-hand experience using it.
“There’s a lot of new technology in the farming world
today, so it’s good to hear others’ perspectives before going and
trying something on your own farm,” he said.
Noah DeRocquigney, a 21-year-old agriculture diploma
student who works at Penner’s farm, said he too was glad
he joined his colleagues on the trip as it gave him a lot to
think about.
“There was definitely a lot there,” he said.
The new and emerging technologies DeRocquigney saw
at the expo stood in vast contrast to how his parents ran the
horse and dairy cattle farm that he grew up on, he says.
“I was raised on a different type of farm where we didn’t
do as much spraying and other things like that, but now the
newer ways require more technology,” said DeRocquigney.
“But it was good to see all the ways things are being done now.”
DeRocquigney also cites the autonomous DOT unit as the
standout piece of technology showcased that weekend.
“It was really interesting to watch. I heard about it a year
ago, but I didn’t think I would see it this quick,” he said. “I think
this could be the future of farming.”
Penner is already thinking about how to improve the
trip to next year’s event near Saskatoon, and is considering
extending it from two days to three so attendees can explore
more of what’s on offer on their own. He also hopes more
people will come next year.
“I hope next year we fill up that 54-passenger bus right
full,” he said. “I think that would be a great thing.”
Penner says the immense support of KAP has given the
Manitoba Young Farmers Committee the freedom to explore
and evolve independently, and is excited about collaborating
on future ideas to help the committee grow and expand.
“The support they’ve given us is tremendous,” he said. “We
really couldn’t be where we are without the support of KAP.” FV
36 § Manitoba Farmers’ Voice § Fall 2019
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