Thanks for Farming Tour coming to Assiniboia, Craik, North Battleford

A special initiative by Thunderstruck Ag Equipment will bring a unique farm show to Saskatchewan at the end of the month.

The Winkler, Man.- based business is currently in the midst of their Thanks for Farming Tour, taking a group of farm businesses on the road to join up with local restaurants and community suppliers throughout western Canada in an informative and interesting series of events.

The tour is designed to show farmers of the prairies how much they are appreciated, offering a connection with fellow agricultural producers that went missing when the COVID-19 pandemic cancelled traditional farm shows and exhibitions.

“When Thunderstruck was brainstorming how tradeshows would look this year, connection with farmers was the biggest thing that the team was missing and also heard from farmers that they were missing this fellowship as well,” the organization said in a press release. “This tour offers farmers a chance to get off the farm or out of the shop for a few hours and into the community with people who understand them and understand the challenges that they face.”

The show will also feature a pair of presenters who will talk with farmers about agriculture topics specific to their communities, as well as any concerns producers might have with mental health in such trying times.

The tour began in Crystal City, Man. on June 22, hit Brandon on June 26 and followed with Ste. Agathe, Man. on June 29. After a short break, the show will hit Trochu, Alta. on July 10, Barrhead, Alta. on July 13 and Enchant, Alta. on July 17.

Assiniboia will mark the first Saskatchewan stop on July 24, followed by Craik on July 27, and North Battleford July 29.

The event itself will feature 11 special exhibitors covering the gamut of farm production, with a pair of shows taking place in each community. Prairie farmers will be treated to food, drink and a celebration catering to their hard work and dedication. In addition to supporting local restaurants and suppliers, Thunderstruck will also make a financial donation to 4H chapters in each community to “continue to show their appreciation for the ag industry and everyone involved in it.”

The event will follow standard COVID-19 protocols by limiting the number of people at each event, regularly scheduling times for cleaning and santitizing, proper handling and storage protocols as well as physical distancing and efforts to maintain contact tracing.

For more information, visit thunderstruckag.com.