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What’s up – for Nov. 6, 2008

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Published: November 6, 2008

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

Nov. 5-6 – Canadian Value Chain Network workshops, Winkler. Topics: “An introduction to the value chain concept” (Wed.) and “Value chain development planning” (Thurs.). Registration $50 per person per workshop, deadline one week before workshops. For more info call Kristin Yaworski-Lowdon at MRAC at 1-800-216-9767 or e-mail [email protected].

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Armin Tchobanian, Justin Pahara and Damin Kim are all Agriculture and Agri-food researchers who wrote an academic paper on 3D X-Ray fluorescence of insect pests and analysis in a virtual environment. 

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Nanotechnology used to develop genetic pest control

Researchers from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada are working with nanotechnology and RNA to develop new pest insect control methods as an alternative to chemical spray on crops.

Nov. 6– Manitoba Pork Marketing Co-op fall marketing meeting, 1:30 p. m., Starbuck Community Hall. Agenda items include hog industry review, business update and hog and feed grains outlook. Hog producers and industry personnel encouraged to attend. For more info call 204-233-4991.

Nov. 6-7 – Manitoba farm safety and health seminar, Greenwood Inn, 1750 Wellington Ave., Winnipeg. Topic: Managing safety and health risks on your farm. Registration $45. For more info or to register visit www.kap.mb.caor call 204-697-1140.

Nov. 6-9 – Manitoba Livestock Expo, Keystone Centre, Brandon. For more info call 204-726-3590 or visit www.brandonfairs.com.

Nov. 7– Manitoba Pork Marketing Co-op fall marketing meeting, 12 noon, Smitty’s Restaurant, Steinbach. Agenda items include hog industry review, business update and hog and feed grains outlook. Hog producers and industry personnel encouraged to attend. Lunch included. For more info call 204-233-4991.

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