“KAP representatives from all 12 districts and its member commodity groups will come together for updates, discussion and resolutions. Topics that will be raised include the movement of grain, biosecurity for crops and livestock, PED virus, and timing of seeding this year. Ron Kostyshyn, minister of Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, will address the meeting, […]
Events
Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame annual general meeting
Salon A, Keystone Centre — 1175-18th St., Brandon, Man.Thursday Apr 10 at 1:30pm“The Hall of Fame inductees for 2014 will be announced at the meeting, with a formal induction ceremony taking place on July 17 to recognize these individuals. Our guest speaker for the AGM is Clayton Robins, executive director of Manitoba 4-H Council and a Nuffield scholar. The meeting is open to the public and all are […]
Invasive Species Council of Manitoba annual general meeting
Location TBA — University of Manitoba, WinnipegWednesday Apr 30 at 1:30pm–4:00pm“A more detailed agenda will be sent closer to the date… your board of directors has approved a new Strategic Plan, and the AGM is your opportunity to provide your comments and opinions.” For more info call 204-232-6021 or email [email protected]
Land Use 2014
Westin Edmonton — 10135 100th St., EdmontonWednesday May 7 to Thursday May 8“Western Canada’s premier forum on land-use research, planning and policy.” Focus for 2014 on three key areas: Urbanization and loss of agricultural land, What makes wetland policy effective, and Paying for ecosystem services on private land. Keynote: WWF-Canada CEO David Miller. For more info visit http://www.landuse2014.ca
Grain Summit 2014
Saskatoon Inn — 2002 Airport Dr., SaskatoonWednesday Mar 26 at 8:00am–4:30pm“The objective of this timely summit is to bring a wide range of stakeholders and experts together to share information regarding the current state of grain movements, price and income prognosis, and to discuss short and long run solutions… This one-day summit is for all involved and/or interested in the production, handling and transportation of grain […]
Manitoba Pork annual general meeting
Fairmont Winnipeg — 2 Lombard Place, WinnipegWednesday Apr 9 at 8:00am“The AGM is open to everyone, and we encourage producers and industry partners to come and hear what Manitoba Pork has been up to over the past year and listen to speakers on a variety of important topics.” To register call 204-237-7447 or email [email protected]
Workshop: Growing opportunities with local food
TBA — , SteinbachTuesday Mar 25 at 9:30am–3:00pmWorkshop for farmers’ market vendors and co-ordinators. “Learn what it takes to sell your food product at a farmers’ market.” To register call 204-392-7268 or email [email protected]
Workshop: Growing opportunities with local food
TBA — , TeulonMonday Mar 24 at 4:30pm–9:00pm“Learn what it takes to sell your food product at a farmers’ market.” To register call 204-461-2978 or email [email protected]
Canadian Global Crops Symposium: Growing Demand
Fairmont Winnipeg — 2 Lombard Place, WinnipegMonday Apr 14 to Wednesday Apr 16“This international event will connect Canada’s grains, oilseeds and pulse crop supply chains with buyers and importers from around the globe to showcase Canada’s growing capacity to export food and feed commodities.” For more info call 204-925-2130 or visit the Canada Grains Council website.
Prairie Improvement Network (formerly MRAC) annual general meeting
Canad Inns — 2401 Saskatchewan Ave. W., Portage la Prairie, Man.Thursday Mar 20 at 11:30am–4:00pmFor more info call 204-982-4790 or email [email protected]