The tiniest part of Ag Expo packs a big economic punch
LETHBRIDGE – When you hear the words Ag Expo, the first thing that comes to mind is probably those long rows of shiny, new monster tractors.
The Ag Expo and North American Seed Fair gets underway at Exhibition park Wednesday. One of the exhibitors will be Mercer Seeds Ltd.
Ryan Mercer, Manager of Mercer Seeds, is also Board Chairman of the North American Seed Fair, and is instrumental in organizing the event. It’s his first year in the position and has found out the job includes everything from filling seed trays to organizing judges and working with the Exhibition Board.
The Seed Fair has a longevity at the Exhibition, as it was established in 1897. While seed is the building block of agriculture, Ryan says it is often doesn’t get the recognition it deserves.