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By CKOM News Staff

Agribition postpones 50th show until next year

Jun 17, 2020 | 11:42 AM

Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) has postponed its 50th show until 2021 due to COVID-19 restrictions.

“This was a difficult decision to make, but the health and safety of our exhibitors, sponsors, volunteers, partners, and guests is priority,” said CWA President Chris Lees in a statement issued Wednesday morning.

“We owe it to everyone connected to Agribition to make the best decisions we can, even when they’re the hardest ones to make.”

Back in April, CWA published an open letter saying that the show would happen.

In its 49-year history, Agribition has never missed a show which made the announcement difficult for CEO Chris Lane.

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“But we have already started making sure that CWA’s year-round work continues and we showcase Canadian agriculture to the community and to the world,” Lane said in a news release.

Agribition’s 50th show will now take place from Nov. 22-27 next year.

CWA says it will work to create “new digital experiences for exhibitors, international buyers, and students. Work on mentorship, international market development, education, and scholarships will also continue through 2020.”