Self-Made Entrepreneur Will Offer Her Business Strategies to the Future of Agronomy 

The agriculture industry is one of the most vital sectors of a thriving economy, driving GDP, providing raw materials for industry, and contributing to environmental stability. To tackle new challenges such as tax strategies, farm succession, new innovative technologies, crop insects, and disease control, thousands congregate every year for Manitoba Ag Days. The three-day exposition attracts exhibitors and visitors from across Canada and the United States.

“Farming is a complex business, and we know how important it is to keep up with all aspects of a farming operation,” said Kristen Phillips, General Manager, Manitoba Ag Days. “You will continue to see a strong focus on agronomy as well as sessions focused on emerging technology, livestock, and marketing.”

Next year’s event will take place at the Keystone Centre on January 20-22, 2026, and they have a strong panel of keynote speakers ready to offer their insights on how to grow the sector and impart business acumen to help future farmers thrive. One of the most prominent speakers just added to the list is Arlene Dickinson, a serial entrepreneur made famous on CBC’s “Dragon’s Den” for 16 seasons.

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Born in South Africa, Dickinson immigrated to Canada with her family at age three, settling in Calgary. She graduated from high school early, married at 19, and became a mother of four by her early twenties. After divorcing at 31 and becoming a single parent, she worked odd jobs before discovering her passion for marketing at a TV station. In 1988, Dickinson joined Venture Communications, rising to CEO and sole owner by 1998, building it into one of Canada's largest independent agencies. A self-made multimillionaire, she launched Arlene Dickinson Enterprises in 2012 to support entrepreneurs. As a general partner at District Ventures Capital and the CEO of Venturepark, she invests in food, beverage, health, and wellness startups. Nationally recognized, Dickinson served as the longest-running female "Dragon" on CBC's “Dragons' Den” for 15 seasons (2007–2022), mentoring pitches and starring in spin-off “The Big Decision”. A three-time bestselling author, public speaker, and philanthropist, she's been inducted into Canada's Most Powerful Women Top 100 Hall of Fame, received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, and earned the 2014 Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award.

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