Jump on the bus for the MSSS Summer Tour!
Thursday, August 20th, 2026
Join us as we visit sites to discuss strategies to manage soils to deal with excess water and drought.
Registration is now open! Register here to secure your spot.
Early bird rates end August 1, so don’t wait to sign up and save.
Early bird* registration fee:
Regular – $115.50 ($110 + GST = $115.50)
Student – $84.00 ($80 + GST = $84)
*After August 1 – $25.00 additional fee
Sites and Topics include:
MacMillan Grain and Livestock Farm
- MacMillan farm management
- Soil pit pedology lesson (alfalfa field)
- Demonstration of micrometeorological equipment to measure soil water and evapotranspiration rates from crops.
Fort La Reine Museum
- Unveiling of the 1st Soil Monolith
- Lunch
Culross
- Soil pit (hand dug)
- Surface and tile drainage systems
- Water retention ponds to assist in water management
- Irrigation methods
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
The bus will leave from Sobey’s on Kenaston in Winnipeg. We expect departure to be 8h00 and return between 17h00 and 18h00.
Exact parking locations and tour times will be sent closer to tour date.
