Meeting to be held online via Zoom. For more info contact KAP at 204-697-1140.
Events
Keystone Agricultural Producers fall advisory council meeting
MOVED ONLINE: Organic Connections
“The largest organic conference in Western Canada.” Registration open for the 2020 online conference; early bird deadline Oct. 18. For more info or to register visit the event website.
MOVED ONLINE: Farm Forum Event
“We are excited to announce a reimagined Farm Forum Event… that will bring progressive Canadian farmers and agronomists a new immersive and interactive online virtual conference.” For more info or to register visit the event website.
Farm Credit Canada webinar: State of the Canadian food industry
“Learn how our economic outlook and the changing eating habits of Canadians can affect your food business, so you can prepare for success.” Webinar begins 9 a.m. Central time. For more info or to register visit the event registration page.
CANCELLED: Agri-Trade Equipment Expo
CANCELLED EFFECTIVE SEPT. 24, 2020: “Although Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy guidelines do allow for trade shows to take place, considering all factors, Agri-Trade felt they had no choice but to cancel the show. Agri-Trade worked closely with all stakeholders to come to this decision. They all worked together to do what they felt was best for […] Read more
MOVED ONLINE: Vision 2020: Canadian Forage and Grassland Association conference
“We are going digital, join us online (for) Canada’s premiere forage conference. Join the country’s leading forage experts for informative, interactive and insightful discussion on creating ecological goods and services ecosystems, forage diversity, planning, agronomics and exports.” For more info or to register visit the event web page.
CANCELLED: Western Canadian Wheat Growers annual convention
“We have reviewed the health and safety regulations for group gatherings and determined that it is in everyone’s best interest to cancel this year’s convention. This is very unfortunate, as we are celebrating 50 years of advocating for Western Canada’s wheat farmers.” Emails will be sent to event registrants detailing the refund process. For more […] Read more
MOVED ONLINE: Advancing Women in Agriculture (AWC Virtual) 2020
“We are adding new speakers every day and developing our virtual platform so you can enjoy learning and networking with women in ag across Canada and beyond.” For more info or to register visit the event website.
Cultivating Trust: Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan online conference
“Farm + Food Care Saskatchewan’s annual conference brings people together from across the agricultural spectrum, from crops and livestock to horticulture and poultry production, as well as large and small scale farms, agribusinesses, dietitians, food companies, researchers and government.” For more info or to register visit the event web page.
POSTPONED TO 2021: Canadian Western Agribition
“Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) announced today that, in response to restrictions and recommendations surrounding COVID-19, CWA’s 50th show will be postponed until 2021… CWA’s 50th show, that was scheduled to take place on Nov. 30 to Dec. 5, 2020, will now take place Nov. 22 to 27, 2021.” For more info visit the event website.
Grainews blogs
Podcasts
Grainews is written for farmers and often by farmers. It is about putting theory into practice on the farm. Each issue also features Cattleman’s Corner for cow-calf producers and farmers with mixed cattle and grain operations.