Those attending Manitoba Ag Days this year, may have noticed a new attraction inside the main arena inside Brandon's Keystone Centre.

The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) has set up a mobile grain safety demonstration and training unit.

Safety Specialist Glenn Blahey says the response from the public has been positive.

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Glenn Blahey

“A lot of interest, a lot of curiosity. Really impressed. A family with three young men came along, probably aged between 10 and 14 years old and the father says 'can you take a few minutes and explain the hazards of the grain? They really need to know and I need to know too.'”

The display is part of CASA's new BeGrainSafe program, which was also unveiled at the show.

The program is the first of its kind in Canada and will work to bring rescue training to first responders, educate the public about the dangers of moving grain and will be used to provide in-depth prevention and emergency plan training to workplaces.