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What’s Up – for Apr. 28, 2011

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Published: April 28, 2011

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] or call 204-944-5762.

April 26:Environmentally Sustainable Food Production: What is the Role for Animal Agriculture? Session with AAFC research scientist Dr. Henry Janzen and a farmer panel, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Carolyn Sifton Lecture Theatre, 130 Agriculture Building, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg. For more info or to pre-register email Christine_ [email protected].

April 28:Growing Mushrooms at Home seminar, 7-8 p.m., Lee Valley Tools, 100-1395 Ellice Ave., Winnipeg. For more info contact 204-779-7467 or [email protected].

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Under the direction of Heather White, Soils at Guelph, far left, Ontario Senator Rob Black, centre, and Yukon Senator Pat Duncan, right, compare the integrity of two soil samples gently laid in mesh baskets to see which will hold its form and which will crumble in long tubes of still water. Photo: Diana Martin

MFGA praises federal government’s national soil strategy promise

Ottawa has announced plans to develop a national agricultural soil health strategy, drawing praise from Manitoba farm organizations.

April 28-29:Workshop on the effects of mycotoxins produced by grain-infecting fungi (fusarium head blight of wheat), location TBA, Winnipeg. For more info or to register email [email protected].

April 29:Organic Food Council of Manitoba community forum and annual general meeting, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Boardroom 119, 580 Main St. (United Way Building), Winnipeg. For more info contact 204-779-8543 or [email protected].

May 1:Growing Mushrooms at Home seminar, 1-2 p.m., Fort Whyte Alive, Winnipeg. For more info contact 204-989- 8359 or [email protected].

May 3:Growing Mushrooms at Home seminar, 7-8 p.m., Stonewall Collegiate, Stonewall. For more info contact 204-467-2956 or [email protected].

May 9:Growing Mushrooms at Home seminar, 7-8 p.m., Recreation Centre, Beausejour. For more info contact 204-268- 9266 or [email protected].

May 10:Growing Mushrooms at Home seminar, 7-8 p.m., Lord Selkirk School, Selkirk. For more info contact 204-482- 6926 or [email protected].

May 12:Growing Mushrooms at Home seminar, 7-8 p.m., Red River Complex, Winkler. For more info contact 204-325- 9672 or [email protected].

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