About

The Manitoba Agronomists' Conference (MAC) is an annual forum to discuss the latest developments and trends in crop production, crop protection and soil management in Manitoba. This conference is of interest to those working in research, extension, business, and consulting as it relates to the science and practice of agriculture.

Objectives of the conference are:

  • To provide an update on pests, crop inputs, new crops, developments in crop and soil management.
  • To review and discuss research results and their application to current opportunities and challenges.
  • To provide a venue for building alliances between researchers, extension specialists and the crop advising community.

Registration details

REGULAR ATTENDEE ~ REGISTRATION TO OPEN IN OCTOBER 2025

  • In-person attendance registration is now closed.
  • Virtual attendance registration is now closed.
  • An individual email address is required for each participant to access the webcast.  Do not use the same email address for multiple registrations and complete all required fields.
Early Bird Rate in effect until Sunday, November 23.$TBA
Regular rate in effect from Monday, November 24 to Monday, December 8.$TBA
GST included. 

Registration confirmation and conference details will be emailed to you within 72 hours of registration.

Registration will be considered complete once full payment has been received.

NEW! ~ UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE STUDENT ~ REGISTRATION TO OPEN IN OCTOBER 2025

  • In-person attendance.
  • Registration will close @ 4:00 pm on Monday, December 1, 2025.
  • Student Rate:  $TBA (GST included).

Registration confirmation and conference details will be emailed to you within 72 hours of registration.

Registration will be considered complete once full payment has been received.

Privacy and refund policies

Manitoba Agronomists Conference Privacy Policy


All personal information requested during registration or any other time is used only for internal business and administration purposes in order to facilitate the conference.  The MAC does not knowingly solicit, trade, sell, or otherwise deliver any personal information to any third parties.

By providing the necessary information required in the registration process, you agree to receive information regarding future MAC news and conference updates. If you prefer not to receive such updates, please contact our office at mbagconf@umanitoba.ca.

Manitoba Agronomists' Conference Refund Policy


Notification of cancellation must be received by email by 4:00 pm on Monday, December 8, 2025 in order to receive a refund of a paid registration fee, less an administration fee of $50.00 CAD.  No refunds will be given after the cancellation due date.  Registrations may be transferred without an administration fee on or before 4:00 pm Monday, December 8, 2025.  Send notification to:  mbagconf@umanitoba.ca

CCA & CCSC credits

Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) CEUs

Complete the following to claim your CEUs:

  • Download the Certified Crop Advisor App (in the App Store or on Google Play) to have your CCA credits posted immediately. Sign-in with your CCA credentials and scan the QR codes for each session (displayed during the breaks).
  • The deadline for submitting the form to claim your credits is December 31, 2025.

 

Note:  Watching an archived version of the conference does not qualify for CCA credits.

AREADAY 1DAY 2
Nutrient Management TBDTBD
Integrated Pest ManagementTBDTBD
Crop ManagementTBDTBD
Soil and Water ManagementTBDTBD
DAILY TOTALSTBDTBD
TOTAL POSSIBLE CCA CREDITSTBD

POSTER Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) CEUs

See posters for the CCA quiz and answer submission form

AREATotal Available
Nutrient ManagementTBD
Integrated Pest ManagementTBD
Crop ManagementTBD
Soil & Water ManagementTBD
TOTAL POSSIBLE CCA CREDITS for poster sessionTBD

**This event qualifies for CEUs towards CCSC certification but sign in sheets are not required to be filled in. Certified Crop Science Consultants wishing to collect CEUs for the Manitoba Agronomists Conference sessions may submit a CEU request through the CCSC Program self-reporting database at ccsctracking.ca.

Program

Program

Coming in Fall 2025


 

Speakers

Speakers presenting at the conference is by invitation only.

Speaker Biographies

Invited speaker guidelines

Please follow the instructions below to assist the organizing committee in preparing the Program, Abstracts, Webinar and Conference Proceedings.

DEADLINES

Friday, November 15, 2025Abstract
Biography, picture &, presentation title
Friday, November 28, 2025Presentation slides
Recorded video presentation (if applicable)

Please submit required items to mbagconf@umanitoba.ca


ABSTRACT

  • Submit in a Word Document
  • Use Calibri, 11 size font, 1 inch margins, single spacing
  • Include title, names and affiliations of authors and email of corresponding author
  • 100-200 words in length

BIOGRAPHY, PICTURE & TITLE

  • For use on MAC website and online program
  • Biography can be up to 100 words in length, following similar format as abstract
  • Picture should be headshot (high resolution JPG file 500k-1MB minimum), preferably a landscape orientation.
  • Title needs to be approved by the Chair of the respective session

PRESENTATION SLIDES

  • For download by participants during the conference and for the proceedings
  • Use simple background and colour schemes
  • Use contrasting text and background
  • Use large font, limit text on each slide
  • Use simple tables, figures and graphs (all axis labelled!)

RECORDED VIDEO PRESENTATION

For any speakers presenting via Zoom Webinar a recorded presentation must be submitted ahead of the conference in case of unforeseen technical problems with the live-stream. You can use Zoom web client to record your presentation (instructions here).   

Posters

Posters

Coming in December 2025

Poster Guidelines

POSTER SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

To submit a Poster for consideration at the 2025 Manitoba Agronomists Conference, please complete the form found HERE.  The deadline to submit this form is Friday, November 14th.  You will be notified by November 21st if your poster has been accepted.  If accepted, we require your abstract and a pdf copy of your poster by December 1st.  

DEADLINES

Friday, November 14, 2025Title and 25-word summary
Friday, November 21, 2025Acceptance notification
Monday, December 1, 2025Abstract & Poster PDF
Five questions for CCAs

Please submit required items to mbagconf@umanitoba.ca.


 ABSTRACT

  • Submit in a Word Document
  • Use Calibri, 11 size font, 1 inch margins, single spacing
  • Include title, names and affiliations of authors and email of corresponding author
  • 100-200 words in length

POSTER PITCH

Each poster presenter will have an opportunity to address the entire audience at one of four breaks during the conference.  


POSTER Q/A SESSION

To allow for networking with conference participants, poster presenters are required to host a question and answer break-out session during one of the four coffee breaks. Check the conference program above and select a break you prefer to host your Q/A session. Please indicate your preference in your abstract and poster pitch submission, and we will try to accommodate the preferences on a first-come, first-serve basis.


 
POSTER

Posters will be available to conference participants on the MAC website. Please ensure your content is legible and discernable using the following formatting requirements:

  • Submit as a PDF
  • Format for 8.5 x 11 inch paper
  • Use Calibri, font size no smaller than 10, landscape orientation, page margins no less than 1/2 inch (1.27cm)
  • Use simple tables, figures and graphs (all axis labelled) 

POSTER SIZE FOR POSTER SESSIONS

  • All posters will be displayed on a half-size poster board for both days. Display space per poster can be no larger than 44.5" x 44.5".

CCA QUESTIONS

Certified Crop Advisor continuing education credits are offered to participants viewing the posters and completing a quiz based on the research content. If you would like your poster to be eligible for such credits (which will likely increase the traffic to your poster), please submit five multiple choice questions to mbagconf@umanitoba.ca.

Zoom support

MAC ZOOM webinar Attendee Guide

Conference day problems?

Problems? Contact: mbagconf@umanitoba.ca

CONFERENCE PARTNERS:

 

University of Manitoba

 

 

Prairie CCA Logo

MAC webcasts

Be notified when registration opens.

Contact us

Contact us

School of Agriculture - Manitoba Agronomists' Conference
236 Agriculture Building
66 Dafoe Road
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada

204-474-8473