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SUMMARY:Hepburn Crop Tour
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join us for the Saskatoon Co-op Ag Centre CROP TOURS where you’ll have the opportunity to learn from ag experts\, explore new canola varieties\, and network with fellow farmers and growers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet up at the Co-op Agro HWY 16 location at 8:30AM (1327 North Service Road\, Highway 16 west\, Saskatoon). Bus will leave by 9AM to head to the Hepburn Ag Centre. At 10AM\, the bus will take you to our canola plot for the tour. An agronomist from the Canola Council will be presenting during the crop tour\, and lunch will follow around 12PM. \n\n\n\nTO RSVP to either the Colonsay or Hepburn – or both – crop tours\, please RSVP: \n\n\n\n\nRSVP
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/hepburn-crop-tour-copy/
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SUMMARY:Ag in Motion Breakfast & Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Ag in Motion site – Special Events Tent\, Langham\, Saskatchewan \n\n\n\nJoin moderator Shaun Haney from farms.com and industry experts for a panel discussion to explore the innovative pathways shaping the future of pulse breeding\, variety commercialization\, and royalties in a dynamic panel discussion. Hear why building a competitive breeding environment is essential for the pulse industry to remain competitive in Western Canada. Learn the facts about this direction\, dispel the myths\, and hear about exciting innovation to make you as producers more profitable through breeding and new variety development. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Additional panelists to be added at a later date and subject to change. \n\n\n\nThe event\, hosted by Saskatchewan Pulse Growers\, includes a hot breakfast! \n\n\n\n\nRegister Today!
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/ag-in-motion-breakfast-panel-discussion/
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SUMMARY:Ag In Motion
DESCRIPTION:Farm & Food Care SK\, 4-H Saskatchewan and Agriculture in the Classroom will be at Ag in Motion\, the outdoor farm expo held near Langham\, SK. The annual farm show includes over 100 acres of trade show exhibits\, along with equipment demonstrations\, crop plot displays\, livestock exhibits\, and speaker presentations. Nearly 30\,000 people attended the three-day show last year.  \n\n\n\nCheck out our VR headsets with virtual farm tours from FarmFood360 or chat with us about building public trust in farming and food.  \n\n\n\nRM of Corman Park\, Langham\, Saskatchewan  \n\n\n\n15 Minutes NW of Saskatoon on HWY 16  \n\n\n\nFor more information\, see https://aginmotion.ca/
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/ag-in-motion-2/
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SUMMARY:Colonsay Crop Tour
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join us for the Saskatoon Co-op Ag Centre CROP TOURS where you’ll have the opportunity to learn from ag experts\, explore new canola varieties\, and network with fellow farmers and growers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet up at Colonsay canola plots (look for Co-op signage) located 1/4 mile south off of HWY 16 on Schatz Rd (NW 6-35-28-W2) for coffee/drinks and snacks. Tour starts at 10am sharp. Following the tour\, we will go to Logan Sadowick’s yard for a BBQ Lunch. \n\n\n\nTO RSVP to either the Colonsay or Hepburn on Wednesday\, July 24 – or both – crop tours\, please RSVP: \n\n\n\n\nRSVP
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/colonsay-crop-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240626T090000
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SUMMARY:2024 Sask Crop Commissions Field Tour
DESCRIPTION:Biggar\, Saskatchewan \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaskBarley\, SaskCanola\, Sask Wheat\, and Saskatchewan Pulse Growers have partnered to host farmers and agronomists for a tour of on-farm research trials in the Biggar area. Lunch will be provided\, as well as optional bus transportation. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Today!
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/2024-sask-crop-commissions-field-tour/
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SUMMARY:Talk Ask Listen with The Do More Agriculture Foundation & Chicken Farmers of Canada
DESCRIPTION:Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM MDT \n\n\n\nLocation: Online \n\n\n\nPlatform: Facilitated by Zoom \n\n\n\nWorkshop will be available in French and English. \n\n\n\nTime: 12 – 4 PM EDT \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo More Ag is proud to provide a half day interactive workshop solely dedicated to those who are involved in agriculture. Knowing that knowledge is power and farming is unique\, our goal for this workshop is threefold. One\, that you walk away with greater awareness and understanding of mental health. Two\, you can access this knowledge in the cab of your tractor or at the office. And three\, help you and those around you break down barriers and dispel the stigma through three actions – talking\, asking and listening. \n\n\n\nThe “Talk Ask Listen” workshop was created by farmers for farmers. It has already been delivered to thousands of producers across Canada. \n\n\n\nWorkshop Outline:\n\n\n\n\nThe signs and symptoms of mental illness\, anxiety\, depression\, stress\, and substance use\, including the unique statistics and factors the agriculture industry experiences.\n\n\n\nWhat support looks like\, depending on your level of education\, experience\, and training.\n\n\n\nHow to prepare and have conversations with someone who you identify may be experiencing a mental health challenge. How to support others and yourself\, and how to access resources.\n\n\n\nSelf care and prevention strategies for mental wellness.\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve Your Spot Today!\n\n\n\n\nFor any question on this event please reach out to us at hello@domore.ag.
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/talk-ask-listen-with-the-do-more-agriculture-foundation-chicken-farmers-of-canada/
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SUMMARY:Sprouting Success Speaker Series: The Miracle of Incremental Progress
DESCRIPTION:Office Bar and GrillCarlyle\, Saskatchewan \n\n\n\n\nJake Leguee\, 2023 Outstanding Young Farmer Recipient\, discusses farming and innovation at an event designed for farmers! \n\n\n\n\nGood food\, great conversation and new connections in the farming and innovation community are guaranteed at Sprouting Success. \n\n\n\nTickets: FREE – Registration required \n\n\n\nDoors Open 5:30 pm | Presentation 5:45 pm | Dinner & Social 6:30 pm \n\n\n\nThe Sprouting Success Speaker Series provides an opportunity for knowledge sharing\, highlights ground-breaking solutions\, and reduces barriers to adopting innovation. \n\n\n\nAll registered attendees will be entered to win a door prize! \n\n\n\nSprouting Success is presented by Affinity Credit Union and Ag-West Bio\, supported by Global Agri-Food Advancement Partnership (GAAP).​ \n\n\n\n\nRegister Today
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/sprouting-success-speaker-series-the-miracle-of-incremental-progress/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Misinformation and Disinformation in Food Science and Nutrition: Impact on Practice
DESCRIPTION:Eastern Standard Time \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session is tailored for nutrition practitioners\, clinicians\, scientists\, researchers\, communicators\, educators\, and food experts keen on enhancing their understanding and practice in an era inundated with information. \n\n\n\nIn an era where food and nutrition discussions permeate both traditional media and social platforms\, it’s crucial to address the challenges posed by misinformation and disinformation. Connie Diekman and Cami Ryan will delve into the complexities of navigating this landscape\, exploring its impact on professional practice. Based on their journal article of the same name published in the Journal of Nutrition: https://jn.nutrition.org/article/S0022-3166(22)13102-0/pdf \n\n\n\nRegister: https://streamyard.com/watch/xUift9ssWQwH
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/webinar-misinformation-and-disinformation-in-food-science-and-nutrition-impact-on-practice/
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SUMMARY:Canada's Agriculture Day
DESCRIPTION:Canada’s Ag Day will be on February 13\, 2024. Join in on food and agriculture conversations and help spread the word across Canada with the hashtag #CdnAgDay. \n\n\n\nLet’s celebrate the hardworking people who bring us the food we love and all that agriculture contributes to our nation’s prosperity and well-being. \n\n\n\nMore information: https://agriculturemorethanever.ca/cdn-ag-day/
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/canadas-agriculture-day-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240208T080000
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Trust Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:Location: Saskatoon\, SK\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAssessing the Opportunities\n\n\n\nEach year\, Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan brings people together from across the agricultural spectrum to connect with other leaders and discuss how to move our industry forward. \n\n\n\nThis year’s conference was about assessing the opportunities for our industry. We were pleased to welcome a slate of fantastic speakers for 2024: \n\n\n\n\nJoel Peru\, Director of Irrigation Development for Saskatchewan’s Water Security Agency\, gave an overview of irrigation development in Saskatchewan\n\n\n\nA panel of producers and policy makers discussed the implications of irrigation development for different ag sectors and communities in our province:\n\nJillian Brown\, Executive Director of Saskatchewan Irrigation Projects Association\n\n\n\nDan Erlandson\, Farmer at Spring Creek Gardens\n\n\n\nJulie-Anne Howe\, Rancher and Beekeeper at Bar Over HC Livestock and Howe Coulee Charolais\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunications professional Lauren Sergy provided a keynote presentation on how we can work collaboratively to connect with consumers and build trust in our industry\n\n\n\nStephanie Clovechok from Discover Saskatoon presented a perspective from the tourism sector—how agriculture has so much to share to inform people’s view of our province and our country. \n\n\n\n\nThe Cultivating Trust Conference also offered inspiring updates from Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan: \n\n\n\n\nPresentation of the 2023 Farm & Food Care Champion Award to Shawn Colborn\n\n\n\nAnnual Year in Review: Building Trust with Saskatchewan Consumers and Beyond\n\n\n\nLaunch of Our New Project: Saskatchewan Open Farm Days\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNo other event convenes this many leaders from crops to horticulture\, livestock and poultry production\, large and small-scale farms\, agribusinesses\, researchers\, and government. \n\n\n\nCEUs \n\n\n\nThe 2024 Cultivating Trust Conference was approved by Certified Crop Advisers for the following Continuing Education Credits (CEUs): \n\n\n\n\nProfessional Development CEUs: 2\n\n\n\nSoil & Water Management CEUs: 1\n\n\n\nCrop Management CEUs: 0.5\n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n8:00AM – Breakfast\n\n\n\n9:00AM – Conference Opening\n\n\n\nClinton Monchuk: Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan’s Year in Review\n\n\n\nFarm & Food Care Saskatchewan is engaging with consumers to address questions and concerns. We continue to explore new ways to connect with consumers. \n\n\n\nPresented by Clinton Monchuk\, Executive Director of Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan \n\n\n\nGreetings from the Ministry of Agriculture\n\n\n\nPresented by Angela Hall\, Executive Director\, Ministry of Agriculture \n\n\n\n9:30AM – Joel Peru: Advancing Irrigation Development in Saskatchewan\n\n\n\nThe Government of Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan aims to support development for the addition of 85\,000 new irrigated acres in the province. This includes several projects; the largest of which is the Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project\, which as been incubating for 50 years. The current 10-year multi-project is the continuation of the vision that first created Lake Diefenbaker. It has the potential to transform a semi-arid region of 500\,000 acres into more fertile land and in the process\, activate new developments in Saskatchewan’s economy. Joel discussed the status of the Lake Diefenbaker project and spoke to the overall growth of irrigation in the province and the role of irrigation in global food security and climate change resiliency. \n\n\n\nPresented by Joel Peru\, Director of Irrigation Development\, Saskatchewan Water Security Agency \n\n\n\n10:30AM – Networking Break\n\n\n\n11:00AM – Irrigation in Saskatchewan Agriculture: Panel Discussion\n\n\n\nA panel of producers and policy makers discussed the implications for irrigation development for different ag sectors and communities in our province. What are the anticipated advantages and considerations for the crops\, horticulture and livestock sectors? What kinds of changes in Saskatchewan agriculture are foreseen as irrigation becomes more widespread in the province? \n\n\n\nModerated by Clinton Monchuk \n\n\n\nPresented by panel guests:– Jillian Brown\, Executive Director of Saskatchewan Irrigation Project Association– Dan Erlandson\, Farmer at Spring Creek Garden– Julie-Anne Howe\, Rancher and Beekeeper at Bar Over HC Livestock and Howe Coulee Charolais \n\n\n\n12:00PM – Luncheon\n\n\n\n1:00PM – Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan’s Champion Award\n\n\n\nEach year\, the Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan Champion Award recognizes a recipient who has engaged consumers about agriculture and worked to build public trust in farming and food in our province and beyond. Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan was very pleased to present the 2023 Champion Award to Shawn Colborn. \n\n\n\nPresented by Clinton Monchuk\, Executive Director of Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan \n\n\n\nKelly Daynard: Real Dirt on Farming\n\n\n\nKelly Daynard spoke about the release of the new Real Dirt on Farming publication. \n\n\n\nPresented by Kelly Daynard\, Executive Director of Farm & Food Care Ontario \n\n\n\n1:30PM – Lauren Sergy: Communication Strategies For a Skeptical World\n\n\n\nPublic trust is key to our communication efforts\, but fostering it isn’t always easy. In this session\, communications professional Lauren Sergy explored how we cultivate and strengthen public trust through our communication activities. Attendees discovered critical principles of building trust\, strategies for collaborative communication with partners and outside organizations\, and how to avoid common pitfalls that can stymie your efforts. \n\n\n\nPresented by Lauren Sergy\, Communications Professional with Up Front Communications \n\n\n\n2:30PM – Networking Break\n\n\n\n3:00PM – Stephanie Clovechok: Lessons in Building Trust from the Tourism Sector\n\n\n\nStephanie Clovechok from Discover Saskatoon discussed how important it is for the agriculture sector to be part of tourism experiences in Saskatchewan. Farming and food production is part of our collective history and identity–we need to authentically tell our story to people in our province and beyond to build trust and support. What opportunities for tourism might be available to agriculture businesses? \n\n\n\nPresented by Stephanie Clovechok\, CEO of Discover Saskatoon \n\n\n\n3:45PM – Ashley Stone: Open Farm Days Saskatchewan\n\n\n\nAshley Stone discussed the launch of our new project: Saskatchewan Open Farm Days \n\n\n\nPresented by Ashley Stone\, Open Farm Days Coordinator of Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan \n\n\n\n4:00PM – Observations on Cultivating Trust\n\n\n\nScott Shiels offered some thoughts on the day’s learnings. \n\n\n\nPresented by Scott Shiels\, Procurement Manager with Grain Millers Canada and Director on FFC SK Board \n\n\n\n4:05PM – Wrap-Up & Adjournment\n\n\n\nPresented by Clinton Monchuk\, Executive Director of Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Information \nWe’re pleased to offer a conference that brings people together from across the agricultural spectrum and provides excellent opportunities for ag leaders to learn and share strategies for communicating with non-farming consumers. \n\n\n\nThe cost to register is $150 per person. \n\n\n\nBring a group! 5 registrations for the price of 4. Contact office@farmfoodcaresk.org for details. \n\n\n\nEvent Venue: Delta Hotels Bessborough Saskatoon – 601 Spadina Crescent East \n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Biographies\n\n\n\n\nClinton MonchukFarmer/Executive Director\, Farm& Food Care SaskatchewanPresentations: 2023 Champion Award and 2023: Year in ReviewModerator: Irrigation in Saskatchewan Agriculture Panel Discussion Clinton Monchuk grew up on a mixed dairy\, beef and grain family farm outside of Lanigan\, Saskatchewan. He received his Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Saskatchewan and a Masters of Business Administration in Agriculture from the University of Guelph. Clinton has enjoyed numerous roles across North America as a researcher\, educator\, manager\, economist and director of trade policy.Since 2016\, Clinton has served as Executive Director with Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan to promote farming and ranching to consumers. Clinton understands the value of increasing public trust in agriculture and actively promotes engagement between the agriculture industry and consumers.Clinton\, Laura and their children Jackson and Katelyn\, continue to be active partners on their family grain and egg farm in Saskatchewan and cattle ranch in Oklahoma.\n\n\n\nJoel PeruDirector of Irrigation Development\, Saskatchewan Water Security AgencyPresentation: Overview of the Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project Joel Peru serves as the Term Director of the Irrigation Development Unit at the Water Security Agency. With 9 years of experience in the public sector\, he has worked with both the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture and Water Security Agency as an Irrigation Agrologist. Prior to this\, Joel worked on his family farm in southwest Saskatchewan. Joel is a passionate advocate for expanding irrigation in Saskatchewan\, recognizing the benefits it brings to producers\, communities\, and the overall economy.\n\n\n\nLauren SergyCommunications Professional\, Up Front CommunicationsPresentation: Communication Strategies For a Skeptical World Communications professional Lauren Sergy has helped thousands of people become more effective leaders by developing critical interpersonal communication skills. She has worked with clients and audiences in Canada\, the US\, the UK\, and Europe including 3M\, Cargill\, KPMG\, Imperial Oil\, and many more. Lauren has taught business communication courses at the University of Alberta and Concordia University of Edmonton\, and she guest-lectures at other post-secondary institutions. Her first book\, The Handy Communication Answer Book\, was featured on Library Journal’s Best Reference Books of 2017 list. Her latest book\, Unmute! How to Master Virtual Meetings and Reclaim Your Sanity is now available via all major online booksellers.Her presentation at Cultivating Trust explored how we cultivate and strengthen public trust through our communication activities. When you send out a message to consumers\, do they trust what you say? Are they even listening? Trust is a critical factor in communication; it boosts attention\, drives engagement\, and helps people understand your message the way you intended. But fostering that trust is not always easy. It’s a long game\, one that needs persistence\, empathy\, and collaboration. In Lauren’s session\, attendees discovered critical principles of building trust\, strategies for collaborative communication with partners and outside organizations\, and how to avoid common pitfalls that can stymie our efforts.\n\n\n\nStephanie ClovechokChief Executive Officer of Discover SaskatoonPresentation: Lessons in Building Trust from the Tourism Sector Stephanie Clovechok\, the Chief Executive Officer at Discover Saskatoon\, is passionately dedicated to promoting Saskatoon’s dynamic identity on the international forefront\, seamlessly blending its rich history with modern innovations while honouring the spirit of the Treaty that we are bound to by our ancestors.In her role as CEO\, Stephanie excels in fostering deep\, trust-based partnerships with key community organizations. Her collaborations extend to the Saskatoon Tribal Council\, Saskatoon Destination Marketing Hotels\, the City of Saskatoon\, and Tourism Saskatchewan\, among others.Stephanie has dedicated over two decades to the tourism sector\, including seven years in Alberta developing unique tourism experiences\, and shaping new tourism ventures both provincially and internationally. Her academic background\, with a degree in Leisure & Tourism from the University of Calgary\, combined with her certification as a Holistic Health Practitioner\, has equipped her with a unique perspective on tourism’s role in fostering human connections.Additionally\, Stephanie actively contributes to the community through her involvement with the Boards of the Sanctum Care Group and the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce.\n\n\n\nJillian BrownExecutive Director\, Saskatchewan Irrigation Projects AssociationPresentation: Irrigation Panel Discussion Jillian Brown is the Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Irrigation Projects Association (SIPA)\, a producer-led industry group. Jillian has worked throughout Saskatchewan’s agricultural industry for more than ten years. Her previous roles at the University of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Trade and Export Development gave her experience in developing and evaluating agricultural business and industry health\, agribusiness efficiency and risk management. She has extensive experience in extensions\, collaboration and policy advocacy with producers and various levels of the Saskatchewan and Canadian governments. Jillian is a current PhD candidate at Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy at the University of Saskatchewan with a research focus on water allocation policy and its relationship to producer governance and profit.At SIPA\, Jillian focuses on strengthening membership engagement\, advocating for irrigating producer needs and building public trust and knowledge to support the development and expansion of the irrigation industry.\n\n\n\nDan ErlandsonFarmer and Owner of Spring Creek GardenPresentation: Irrigation Panel Discussion Dan Erlandson grew up in the market gardening business. His mother and grandmother first had the idea of vegetable gardening\, which grew to be a family business.Dan used the garden to fund his university degree in Agriculture Business and successfully turned his summer job into his post-university career. He married in 2010 and gradually began to introduce his new wife\, Chelsea\, into his market gardening business. Dan and Chelsea eventually went on to win the Saskatchewan Outstanding Young Farmers Award in 2016.Spring Creek Garden began as one greenhouse and a small garden patch 35 kilometres north of Outlook\, Saskatchewan. It has grown exponentially since its formation in the late 1980s\, now encompassing more than 400 acres. In 2013\, Spring Creek Garden expanded into commercial wholesaling which enabled them to provide local produce to a larger client base through commercial retailers.Dan and Chelsea Erlandson are committed to sustainable agriculture and are passionate about helping people find local products.\n\n\n\nJulie-Anne HoweRancher and Beekeeper at Bar Over HC Livestock and Howe Coulee CharolaisPresentation: Irrigation Panel Discussion Julie-Anne is a rancher and beekeeper from Moose Jaw\, Saskatchewan. She is proud to be a third-generation farmer with her husband and three children as well as a consultant in the livestock industry though her company Bar Over HC Livestock. The Howes raise purebred Charolais cattle. They irrigate 480 acres of land in the Baildon Irrigation district\, sourcing their water from the City of Moose Jaw’s effluent water. Julie-Anne also runs a small-scale apiary (bee farm) which began with four hives in the spring of 2016 and has since expanded to 50 hives.Julie-Anne has Master’s Degree in Ruminant Nutrition & Microbiology from the University of Saskatchewan\, along with twenty years of industry experience in cattle management\, nutrition and grassland assessments.\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\nSilver Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBronze Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPast Conferences\n2023 Ag Awareness Summit\n\n\n\nCultivating Trust 2021\n\n\n\nTheme: The Future of Food\n\n\n\nCultivating Trust 2020\n\n\n\nTheme: Managing MisInformation\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThanks for your interest in the conference that brings people together from across the agricultural spectrum and provides excellent opportunities for ag leaders to learn and share strategies for communicating with non-farming consumers.
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/cultivating-trust-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Delta Hotels Bessborough Saskatoon\, 601 Spadina Crescent East\, Saskatoon\, SK\, S7K 3G8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday\, January 16\, 2024\, from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM CST.  The AGM will be an online meeting.  \n\n\n\nAll eligible member organizations (Affiliate\, Supporter\, Partner\, Principal) can designate one voting representative and may send additional representatives to attend as observers. \n\n\n\nWe expect this to be a quick meeting and an opportunity to brief everyone on our activities over the past year. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have questions\, please contact Clinton Monchuk\, Executive Director: \n\n\n\nclinton@farmfoodcaresk.org
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/annual-general-meeting-2/
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SUMMARY:AgToberfest - An Adult Science Night
DESCRIPTION:Saskatchewan Science Centre2903 Powerhouse DriveRegina\, SK\, \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome out October 26 for an unforgettable evening of hands-on experiments and explore the world of agriculture and ag-tech in Saskatchewan. Come cultivate your curiosity with us! \n\n\n\nFind out more from the Saskatchewan Science Centre. \n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese are licensed events and only those 19 years of age and older are able to attend. All visitors must provide a valid\, government-issued photo ID without exception.
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/agtoberfest-an-adult-science-night/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20231025T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20231025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094235
CREATED:20231020T181547Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Sustainability advances in Saskatchewan agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Innovation plays a fundamental role in the advancement of all sectors of the economy and agriculture is no exception. Genomic innovations from genetically modified crops and increased chemical and fertilizer use efficiencies from equipment are two leading drivers of increasingly sustainable crop and food production. Innovations over the past 30 years have resulted in the removal of over 95% of summerfallow acres in the province. This presentation will draw on farm level data to quantify the sustainability advances in Saskatchewan agriculture. \n\n\n\nThis free online webinar will be presented by Dr. Stuart Smyth\, Agri-Food Innovation and Sustainability Enhancement Chair at the University of Saskatchewan. \n\n\n\n\nFind out more and register
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/webinar-sustainability-advances-in-saskatchewan-agriculture/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20231004T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20231004T180000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094235
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SUMMARY:Reduce\, Reuse\, Ruminate: How Can We Prevent Food Waste?
DESCRIPTION:Student Social & DiscussionLouis’ Loft: 93 Campus Drive\, University of Saskatchewan\, Saskatoon \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate Agriculture Month with Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan and Canadian Cattle Association on Wednesday\, October 4 on the University of Saskatchewan campus. We’ll view the documentary film ‘Reduce\, Reuse\, Ruminate’ and then hear researchers and from local farmers about the ways agriculture can help reduce food waste in our country. Free beer and snacks included for the first 100 who register! \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\nClinton MonchukExecutive Director at Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan Clinton Monchuk grew up on a mixed dairy\, beef and grain family farm in central Saskatchewan. Clinton still farms with his wife and children and extended family on a grain and egg farm in Saskatchewan and cattle ranch in Oklahoma. He is also the Executive Director of Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan whose mission is to help connect consumers with agriculture.\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nAlan GenestVP Operations at Great Western Brewing Company Allan is the Vice President of Operations at Great Western Brewing. Allan has been in the brewing industry for almost 20 years. He was born and raised in Harris\, Saskatchewan and was active in the family farm there. He is also a journeyman electrician who worked in process and automation in the dairy industry for 14 years before joining Great Western Brewing. Allan obtained his Business Administration Certification from the University of Saskatchewan in 2007.\n\n\n\nJenna SarichCanadian Cattle Association Jenna is a Technical Research Consultant and writer with the Canadian Cattle Association. She also is writing the National Beef Sustainability Assessment report for Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef. Her job is to seek\, track and analyze research relevant to the beef industry and disseminate the information into key messages for stakeholders. Jenna recently defended her master’s thesis at the University of Saskatchewan.\n\n\n\nMarcel VermetteRancher\, Farmer\, Stock Dog Trainer Marcel and his wife Jolie have a cattle ranch near Outlook\, SK\, where they also raise several types of vegetables and other crops. In addition\, the Vermettes run Rafter V Ranch Dog\, where they train border collies and English pocket beagles as stock dogs to help ranchers herd their cattle. The cattle on their ranch often eat ‘imperfect’ crops that can’t be sold into the human food market.
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/reduse-reuse-ruminate-how-can-we-prevent-food-waste/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20231001T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20231031T235900
DTSTAMP:20260525T094235
CREATED:20231020T180703Z
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SUMMARY:Ag Month Photo Contest
DESCRIPTION:Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan is hosting an online photo contest during Agriculture Month. \n\n\n\n\nThere are several photo categories: Farm Scenes | Farm Faces | Crops | Farm Animals | Farm Innovations | Farm to Plate | Farm History | A Meal From the Farm.\n\n\n\nThree prizes: First Prize: $250 grocery card | Second Prize $150 | People’s Choice $250.\n\n\n\n\nTake part in the contest! (a) Enter your photos (b) Vote on your favourites (c) Promote the contest to others.Deadline: All entries must be received by 11:59 PM on October 31\, 2023. \n\n\n\n\nFind out more
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/ag-month-photo-contest/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20230929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20230929T133000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094235
CREATED:20230829T174232Z
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SUMMARY:Meals From The Farm Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan in partnership with Chicken Farmers of Saskatchewan\, is hosting a Meal From the Farm luncheon at the Saskatoon Friendship Inn. \n\n\n\nWe encourage people to make their own donations to Friendship Inn or other community organizations to ensure everyone can enjoy a meal from the farm. \n\n\n\n\nSupport the Saskatoon Friendship Inn\n\n\n\nSupport Saskatchewan Food Banks
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/meals-from-the-farm-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20230928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20230928T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094235
CREATED:20230921T134652Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Bioscience at the SSC
DESCRIPTION:Saskatchewan Science Centre2903 Powerhouse DriveRegina\, SK\,\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn celebration of World Biotech Week\, the Saskatchewan Science Centre is providing free general admission on Thursday\, September 28\, from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. The Science Centre is presenting three researchers from the University of Regina. These incredible speakers will discuss their work and how it relates to biotech in our own backyard! \n\n\n\nSpeakers:\n\n\n\nDr. Andrew Cameron: Many needles in a haystack: protecting animals by detecting new pathogensDr. Josef Buttigieg: Developing a trial drug for MS treatmentDr. Arun Damodaran: Fighting Canada thistle with bacteria – a new bioherbicide \n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the Saskatchewan Science Centre.
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/celebrate-bioscience-at-the-ssc/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20230928T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20230928T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094235
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SUMMARY:Biotech & Beer Trivia Competition
DESCRIPTION:Biotech & Beer is back at Boffins with networking\, beverages and snacks\, followed by a fun (and fiercely competitive!) trivia game.  A fun way to get together with friends while learning more about biotech. Get your team together! \n\n\n\nThis event is part of Global Biotech Week in Saskatchewan.​ Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan is a proud supporter of Global Biotech Week. \n\n\n\n\nRegister your team
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/biotech-beer-trivia-competition/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20230927T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20230927T173000
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SUMMARY:The Science of Breadmaking Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Canadian Food Focus and Global Biotech Week in Saskatchewan \n\n\n\nJoin Sara Lui\, a food scientist from the Saskatchewan Food Development Centre for a bread making demonstration! People across Canada are invited to tune in at 5PM CST (7PM in Ontario\, 6PM in Winnipeg\, 4PM in Vancouver) on Wednesday\, September 27 to find out how yeast and gluten work their magic (their science) to make a delicious loaf of bread. \n\n\n\nSara will explain how yeast and gluten work their magic (science!) to make a delicious loaf of bread. \n\n\n\n​Viewers will also take a behind-the-scenes peek at how wheat is grown and have the chance to win some cool prizes.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Our Food Scientist Sara Lui has been an integral member of the Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre for more than 20 years. She has worked with businesses small and large to create over 900 new products. Her job is to come up with new ideas for food products\, test ingredients\, develop formulations and processing techniques and understand industry regulations. Sara specializes in developing plant-based foods and beverages.\n\n\n\nMeet Our Host Clinton Monchuk grew up on a mixed dairy\, beef and grain family farm in central Saskatchewan. Clinton still farms with his wife and children and extended family on a grain and egg farm in Saskatchewan and cattle ranch in Oklahoma. He is also the Executive Director of Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan whose mission is to help connect consumers with agriculture.\n\n\n\n\nGlobal Biotech Week: September 24-30\, 2023This event is part of Global Biotech Week\, a worldwide initiative to increase awareness of biotechnology and celebrate science. Global Biotech Week in Saskatchewan is led by Ag-West Bio. Find out about more events here: Global Biotech Week Events
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/the-science-of-bread-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20230925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20230925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094235
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SUMMARY:Taste of Innovation Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Kick off Ag West Biotech Week with a special lunch to celebrate Saskatchewan food and ingredient innovation! Space is limited and registration is required. Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan is working with Ag-West Bio’s Global Biotech Week at ​Boffins Event Centre\, Saskatoon SK \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/taste-of-innovation-luncheon/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20230805T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20230805T120000
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SUMMARY:Food Day Canada
DESCRIPTION:On August 5\, 2023\, let’s celebrate the food grown and raised in our great country by preparing a meal full of Canadian ingredients! Shop\, cook and dine to showcase the wonderful foods we produce in Canada. \n\n\n\nPost your Food Day Canada celebrations with #FoodDayCanada
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/food-day-canada-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20230718T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20230720T163000
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SUMMARY:Ag In Motion
DESCRIPTION:Farm & Food Care SK\, 4-H Saskatchewan and Agriculture in the Classroom will be at at Ag in Motion\, the outdoor farm expo held near Langham\, SK. The annual farm show includes over 100 acres of trade show exhibits\, along with equipment demonstrations\, crop plot displays\, livestock exhibits\, and speaker presentations. Nearly 30\,000 people attended the three-day show last year.  \n\n\n\nStop by our booth OAG5 in the FCC Ag Pavilion to check out our VR headsets with virtual farm tours from FarmFood360 or chat with us about building public trust in farming and food.  \n\n\n\nJuly 18\, 19 & 20\, 2023  \n\n\n\n8:30AM to 4:30PM each day  \n\n\n\nRM of Corman Park\, Langham\, Saskatchewan  \n\n\n\n15 Minutes NW of Saskatoon on HWY 16  \n\n\n\nFor more information\, see https://aginmotion.ca/  
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/ag-in-motion/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20230601T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20230601T235959
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SUMMARY:Meals From The Farm
DESCRIPTION:Let’s have a meal and learn about farming! Meals from the Farm will provide a unique opportunity for kids and communities to learn more about where their food comes from. \n\n\n\nIn cooperation with Ag in the Classroom Saskatchewan\,  FFC SK will offer a virtual tour or a broiler chicken barn and live Q&A session with Tiffany Martinka\, A chicken farmer from Saskatchewan.  It will culminate in the delivery of a free lunch to about 2\,000 school kids in the province\, along with a Meals From the Farm participant kit that includes snacks\, activities\, pencils\, recipes and more provided by our project partners.  \n\n\n\nIn addition\, Farm & Food Care coordinates several interactive online activities such as virtual farm tours and agriculture trivia contests for students to learn more about how food is grown in Saskatchewan. \n\n\n\nMeals From the Farm includes giving back in our communities as well as in our classrooms. This program includes contributions to community support groups such as the Saskatoon Friendship Inn to ensure more people have the opportunity to enjoy meals from the farm. \n\n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\nL
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/meals-from-the-farm-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20230214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20230215T161500
DTSTAMP:20260525T094235
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SUMMARY:2023 Ag Awareness Summit
DESCRIPTION:Saskatoon\, SK\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2023 Ag Awareness Summit\n\n\n\nFarm & Food Care Saskatchewan co-hosted the 2023 Ag Awareness Summit with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture to celebrate ten years of work to build public trust in our industry. This event brought 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\, researchers\, and government. We were pleased to offer engaging opportunities for leaders across the food system to meet and learn about ways of connecting with consumers. \n\n\n\n\n\nProduced by the Public Trust Unit\, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture\n\n\n\nAgenda \nFEBRUARY 14\, 2023: Networking Reception\n\n\n\n7:00PM – Reception Opens \n\n\n\n7:20PM – Welcoming RemarksPresented by Nicole Lamers – Director\, Public Trust\, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture \n\n\n\n7:30PM – Presentation of the Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan Champion AwardPresented by Clinton Monchuck – Executive Director\, Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan \n\n\n\n7:45PM – Video Tribute: Ten Years of Building Public Trust \n\n\n\n9:00PM – Reception Ends \n\n\n\nFEBRUARY 15\, 2023: Summit Presentations\n\n\n\n7:30AM – Breakfast\n\n\n\n8:30AM – Conference Opening\n\n\n\nWelcome & Opening Address \n\n\n\nPresented by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture \n\n\n\nClinton Monchuk: Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan’s Year in Review\n\n\n\nFind out how Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan is engaging with consumers to address questions and concerns. We continue to explore new ways to connect with consumers. \n\n\n\nPresented by Clinton Monchuk\, Executive Director of Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan \n\n\n\nTim McMillan: Is Canadian agriculture the next target for the international protest movement?\n\n\n\nTim McMillan will talk about international activist and protest organizations and how they are trying to impact Canadian agriculture. He will relate lessons learned from the Canadian forestry industry in the 1990s and the oil and gas industry in the 2000s. How can agriculture prepare for what is likely to come? \n\n\n\nPresented by Tim McMillan\, former President and CEO of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers \n\n\n\n10:00AM – Networking Break\n\n\n\n10:30AM – Breakout Sessions\n\n\n\nEach attendee will have a choice of attending 2 of the following 3 breakout sessions offered at 10:30AM and 2:30PM. \n\n\n\nBreakout Session #1 – Politics\, Profits\, and the Environment: How Farmers Can Lead the Way\n\n\n\nToban Dyck remembers the day when toil\, elbow grease and gumption could fix every problem on his family farm. Things have changed. Toban will discuss the differences between the current and looming environmental policy landscape and the carburetor of a Ford 9600 tractor. From emissions reductions to new innovations\, how can your farm\, business or commodity group utilize that fix-it-ourselves attitude to adapt and thrive. \n\n\n\nPresented by Toban Dyck\, Farmer/Journalist \n\n\n\nBreakout Session #2 – Shop Talk: Analyzing Consumer Food Spending\n\n\n\nToday’s consumer behaviours can affect tomorrow’s policies. This breakout session will analyze consumer behavior to learn about people’s spending habits and financial values related to food products. \n\n\n\nPresented by Heather Thomson\, Executive Director\, Alberta School of Business Centre for Cities and Communities \n\n\n\nBreakout Session #3 – Top Tips to Market Your Business on Social Media in 2023\n\n\n\nIt’s never been more important to ensure your business is where your customers are\, which is online. This session will provide specific tips for building a content strategy that engages your audience\, planning and scheduling great posts\, achieving strong visuals and driving results with targeted advertising. \n\n\n\nPresented by Travis Low\, CEO and Owner at Blue Moose Media \n\n\n\n11:55PM – Breakout Sessions End\n\n\n\n12:00PM – Luncheon\n\n\n\n1:00PM – Colin Angus: Rowboat in a Hurricane: Dealing with Change and Unexpected Setbacks\n\n\n\nColin Angus was the first man to circle Earth by human power. His experience walking\, biking\, skiing\, paddling and rowing more than 43\,000 kilometers\, three continents and two oceans will inform this fascinating presentation on how to deal with change and unexpected setbacks. \n\n\n\nPresented by Colin Angus\, Adventurer\, Author and Co-Founder\, Open Ocean Robotics \n\n\n\n2:15PM – Networking Break\n\n\n\n2:30PM – Breakout Sessions\n\n\n\nEach attendee will have a choice of attending 2 of the following 3 breakout sessions. \n\n\n\nBreakout Session #1 – Politics\, Profits\, and the Environment: How Farmers Can Lead the Way\n\n\n\nToban Dyck remembers the day when toil\, elbow grease and gumption could fix every problem on his family farm. Things have changed. Toban will discuss the differences between the current and looming environmental policy landscape and the carburetor of a Ford 9600 tractor. From emissions reductions to new innovations\, how can your farm\, business or commodity group utilize that fix-it-ourselves attitude to adapt and thrive. \n\n\n\nPresented by Toban Dyck\, Farmer/Journalist with Burr Forest Group  \n\n\n\nBreakout Session #2 – Shop Talk: Analyzing Consumer Food Spending\n\n\n\nToday’s consumer behaviours can affect tomorrow’s policies. This breakout session will analyze consumer behavior to learn about people’s spending habits and financial values related to food products. \n\n\n\nPresented by Heather Thomson\, Executive Director\, Alberta School of Business Centre for Cities and Communities \n\n\n\nBreakout Session #3 – Top Tips to Market Your Business on Social Media in 2023\n\n\n\nIt’s never been more important to ensure your business is where your customers are\, which is online. This session will provide specific tips for building a content strategy that engages your audience\, planning and scheduling great posts\, achieving strong visuals and driving results with targeted advertising. \n\n\n\nPresented by Travis Low\, CEO and Owner at Blue Moose Media \n\n\n\n4:00PM – Wrap-Up & Adjournment\n\n\n\nPresented by Shawn Colborn\, Chair\, Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan Board of Directors  \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Information\nThe summit has ended. \n\n\n\nEvent Venue: Delta Marriott Downtown Saskatoon – 405 20th Street East \n\n\n\nThanks for your interest in the conference that brings people together from across the agricultural spectrum and provides excellent opportunities for ag leaders to learn and share strategies for communicating with non-farming consumers. \n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Biographies\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nColin Angus\n\n\n\nAdventurer\, Author and Co-Founder\, Open Ocean RoboticsPresentation – Rowboat in a Hurricane: Dealing with Change and Unexpected Setbacks \n\n\n\nColin Angus is an adventurer\, author and Canadian filmmaker. Colin is the author of five books\, and his films have been aired around the world on National Geographic television. More recently\, Colin and his wife\, Julie Angus\, founded Open Ocean Robotics\, a world leader in producing uncrewed autonomous boats for research and defense applications. \n\n\n\nColin’s bestselling book\, Beyond the Horizon: The Great Race to Finish the First Human-Powered Circumnavigation of the Planet\, details how he walked\, biked\, skied\, paddled\, and rowed more than 43\,000 kilometers\, crossed three continents and two oceans. \n\n\n\nColin and his wife Julie share their adventures with the public through presentations\, articles\, books\, and film. His writing has appeared in The Globe & Mail\, Explore\, enRoute\, and Reader’s Digest\, among others. Colin has co-produced four documentaries which went on to collectively win more than ten awards at international film festivals. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTim McMillan\n\n\n\nFormer President and CEO of the Canadian Association of Petroleum ProducersPresentation – Is Canadian agriculture the next target for theinternational protest movement?  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nTim grew up on the family farm near Lloydminster\, where the McMillan family first homesteaded more than a century ago. He earned his economics degree from the University of Victoria and traveled and worked overseas as an information technology professional. He later returned to the family farm and founded and operated an oilfield services company. In 2007\, Tim was elected to the Saskatchewan government and held several cabinet portfolios\, including Minister of Energy & Resources and Minister of Rural Health. From 2014 to 2022\, Tim served as President and CEO of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers\, where he led education and communications activities as well as policy and regulatory advocacy on behalf of Canada’s upstream oil and gas production companies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToban Dyck\n\n\n\nFarmer and JournalistPresentation – Politics\, Profits\, and the Environment: How Farmers Can Lead the Way (Breakout Session #1) \n\n\n\nToban is a farmer and an award-winning writer from southern Manitoba. He is a columnist for The Western Producer and Grainews and he is the principal of Burr Forest Group\, an agricultural service company focused on improving the industry through clear and intelligent approaches to policy\, communications and marketing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeather Thomson\n\n\n\nExecutive Director\, Alberta School of Business Centre for Cities and CommunitiesPresentation – Shop Talk: Analyzing Consumer Food Spending (Breakout Session #2) \n\n\n\nHeather Thomson is the Executive Director of the Alberta School of Business Centre for Cities and Communities. As one of the founders of the Centre\, Heather is mentoring the next generation of business innovators while working with leaders in the business community with an emphasis on education\, consulting\, academic & applied research and industry outreach. She also works as a consultant with 13 Ways Inc\, a community development firm that delivers business and community assessments and economic development plans. Heather also serves on the Edmonton Business Association and is a past member of the Old Strathcona Business Association Economic Recovery Task Force. She is currently working on her Master’s Degree in behavioural economics. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTravis Low\n\n\n\nCEO and Owner at Blue Moose MediaPresentation – Top Tips to Market Your Business on Social Media in 2023 (Breakout Session #3) \n\n\n\nTravis Low is the CEO and Owner at Blue Moose Media\, a digital marketing and social media agency in Saskatoon. He leads business development\, sales\, organizational strategy\, and is part of the team that facilitates training and consulting sessions with clients. \n\n\n\nTravis and his team at Blue Moose love to share their expertise\, but he’s equally as passionate about empowering other businesses to do it for themselves. Travis is the founder and chair of the Lows in Motion Shaker fundraising event for Parkinson’s Disease\, which raised $650\,000 over the past 10 years to battle against this chronic and progressive movement disorder. Through Lows in Motion\, Travis has learned first-hand the value of social media and digital marketing in building awareness\, growing an audience\, and compelling them to act. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNicole Lamers\n\n\n\nDirector of Public Trust\, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Presentation – Welcoming Remarks at Opening Reception \n\n\n\nNicole grew up in Cupar\, Saskatchewan. She received her Bachelor of Arts Honours in International Studies from the University of Regina\, along with a Certificate in Economics. Her work with the Public Trust Unit in the Ministry of Agriculture\, focuses on building public trust in modern food production by engaging industry\, supporting youth and consumer education initiatives\, and working with federal and provincial partners to align programming and better amplify the stories of modern agriculture. \n\n\n\nNicole has been with the ministry for over four years\, and previously worked in labour market development\, connecting with farmers and agri-businesses about their labour market needs. Nicole joined the Farm & Food Care Board of Directors in 2022. \n\n\n\nNicole and her husband\, Jeff\, own a farm in Southey\, Saskatchewan that has been in the family for over 100 years. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClinton Monchuk\n\n\n\nFarmer/Executive Director\, Farm& Food Care SaskatchewanPresentations – 2022 Champion Award and 2022: Year in Review \n\n\n\nClinton Monchuk grew up on a mixed dairy\, beef and grain family farm outside of Lanigan\, Saskatchewan. He received his Bachelors of Science in Agriculture majoring in Agricultural Economics from the University of Saskatchewan and a Masters of Business Administration in Agriculture from the University of Guelph. Clinton has enjoyed numerous roles across North America as a researcher\, educator\, manager\, economist and director of trade policy. \n\n\n\nIn late 2016 Clinton accepted the role of Executive Director with Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan to promote farming and ranching to consumers. Clinton understands the value of increasing public trust in agriculture and actively promotes engagement between the agriculture industry and consumers. \n\n\n\nClinton\, Laura and their children Jackson and Katelyn\, continue to be active partners on their family grain and layer farm in Saskatchewan and cattle ranch in Oklahoma. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShawn Colborn\n\n\n\nFarmer/Chair\, Farm& Food Care SaskatchewanPresentation – Summit Closing Remarks \n\n\n\nShawn Colborn represents the Saskatchewan Egg Producers on the Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan Board. He and his cousins manage a fifth-generation farm near Delisle that encompasses 8\,000 acres of grainland\, a 450-head Red Angus/Charolais cow-calf operation\, and a 45\,000-layer poultry operation. \n\n\n\nShawn is committed to answering consumer questions about agriculture and frequently welcomes guests to his farm to see first-hand how food is grown. He has also been active in the Delisle Crops for Community project to raise funds toward community initiatives and is very involved in Saskatchewan youth baseball as a coach and parent. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\nSilver Sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBronze Sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPast Conferences\nCultivating Trust 2021\n\n\n\nTheme: The Future of Food\n\n\n\nCultivating Trust 2020\n\n\n\nTheme: Managing MisInformation
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/conference/
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SUMMARY:Teaming Up to Fund Public Trust: Stakeholder Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our farmers and researchers are developing new ways to meet the challenges of food security\, climate change\, food waste and others\, but will we be allowed to use and advance these technologies? \n\n\n\nNutrition warning labels on packaged meat\, fertilizer use limitations\, novel traits in new crop varieties… Policy-makers are increasingly considering more regulation and restriction in agriculture. These policy decisions arise from a lack of understanding and acceptance of modern agricultural science and practices. Meanwhile\, well-funded anti-agriculture groups are developing slick advertising campaigns to convince the public that agriculture is destructive and new technology is dangerous. \n\n\n\nIt has been said across the agricultural spectrum that what we need is to influence public perception and to help consumers understand farming and food\, yet funding for public trust works out to only 0.018% of farm cash receipts in 2020 in Saskatchewan alone. Many ag groups are doing what they can\, but few fund in large amounts because results are only achieved through long-term\, continued efforts that benefit the whole industry more often than specific players. \n\n\n\nMeet with others in the industry\n\n\n\nThis is not an issue that one organization can tackle on its own. What can we do\, within our own organizations and working together\, to amplify our efforts to build public trust in agriculture? \n\n\n\nFarm & Food Care Saskatchewan is coordinating a meeting of stakeholders on February 14\, 2023 (1PM to 4PM) to discuss how we can raise more dollars to tackle public trust in agriculture. Join us at the Delta Marriott Downtown Saskatoon to discuss ways of working together to achieve more. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by Kathy Arney\, an expert in fund development\, capacity-building\, strategic development and campaign planning. \n\n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/teaming-up-to-fund-public-trust-stakeholder-meeting/
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday\, January 9\, 2023\, from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM CST at Prairieland Park (Hall E) at 503 Ruth Street West\, Saskatoon. The AGM will also be available to attend online. For those joining us in person\, breakfast will be served starting at 7:15 AM. \n\n\n\nAll eligible member organizations (Affiliate\, Supporter\, Partner\, Principal) can designate one voting representative and may send additional representatives to attend as observers. \n\n\n\nWe expect this to be a quick meeting and an opportunity to brief everyone on our activities over the past year. \n\n\n\nAGENDA\n\n\n\nCall to OrderPresentation of AgendaReview Minutes of Previous AGMChair’s AddressExecutive Director’s ReportAudited Financial StatementsResolutionsOther BusinessAdjourn \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have questions\, please contact Clinton Monchuk\, Executive Director: \n\n\n\nclinton@farmfoodcaresk.org \n\n\n\n306-341-4750
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/annual-general-meeting/
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SUMMARY:Public Trust Summit on Canada's Food System
DESCRIPTION:Toronto\, Ontario \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Canadian Centre for Food Integrity is hosting this conference for leaders from across supply chains and across the country who are passionate about earning trust in our food. This year’s program will include: \n\n\n\nCutting through the Cacophony of MisinformationDr. Samantha Yammine (aka ScienceSam) – Neuroscientist\, Science Communicator\, Digital Media Producer \n\n\n\nCCFI Research ResultsAshley Bruner – Research Coordinator\, Canadian Centre for Food Integrity \n\n\n\nConcerned Consumers are Dramatically Changing Grocery RetailJohn F. T. Scott – Retail Industry Speaker\, Consultant\, and former CEO \n\n\n\nMexican Nutrition Labelling RegulationsDr. Luis Hernando – Chief Executive Officer\, Instituto Latinoamericano de Cereales\, Mexico \n\n\n\nSustainability PanelIndustry professionals from across Canada’s food system share their perspectives on sustainability practices. \n\n\n\nDavid McInnes – President\, DMci Strategies and former CEO of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (Moderator)Julia Harnal – Vice-President\, Global Sustainability and Governmental Affairs\, BASFAlanna Koch – Farmer & Board Chair of Global Institute for Food SecurityJennifer Lambert – Senior Manager\, Sustainability at Loblaw Companies Limited\n\n\n\nConcurrent Sessions \n\n\n\nMetrics To Support Seafood Sustainability – Kurtis Hayne\, Marine Stewardship CouncilAuditing Canada’s Food Communications Plans – Christina Crowley\, Crowley + Arklie Strategy & Co.The Food Recovery Network Project – Charlotte Demeslay\, Second HarvestThe Role Media Can Play in Today’s Agri-Food System – Jennifer Ellson\, Journalist and Editor\n\n\n\nFind out more
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/public-trust-summit-on-canadas-food-system/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20221001T140000
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SUMMARY:Climate Cool: Exploring science solutions for sustainability
DESCRIPTION:2 to 3 pm OR 4 to 5 pm (2 sessions) \n\n\n\nNutrien Wonderhub\, Saskatoon SK \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStudents (elementary and high school) are invited to participate in a science poster competition on the theme of bioscience and sustainability. Scientist mentors will be available to advise on topics and poster development. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a kick-off event at Nutrien Wonderhub\, for hands-on\, table-top science activities for all ages and a quick primer on how to design a poster to explain a science concept. \n\n\n\nAll posters will be displayed at the Wonderhub for the month of November\, and there will be prizes for the top picks! \n\n\n\n​​Registration information coming soon! \n\n\n\nThis Global Biotech Week event proudly supported by Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan.
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/climate-cool-exploring-science-solutions-for-sustainability/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20221001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20221031T233000
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SUMMARY:October is Agriculture Month
DESCRIPTION:This year’s #CelebrateAg Month theme is #MealsFromtheFarm. It builds on an earlier project of Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan and Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan in which we were able to provide Saskatchewan-made lunches to almost 2000 students in Yorkton\, Lloydminster\, Prince Albert\, Regina and Saskatoon. We want to keep the energy going by extending this theme through Agriculture Month in October! \n\n\n\nOur Meals From the Farm theme is all about: \n\n\n\nCelebrating the great food produced by Saskatchewan farmersHighlighting the meals shared out in the field at harvest timeShowcasing community fall suppers featuring locally grown foodsSupporting meals in your community through support for organizations such as food banks\, soup kitchens and other community organizations\n\n\n\nWe hope you will join us on social media\, enter our photo contest\, make a donation\, or even plan an event or meal of your own to #CelebrateAg and #MealsFromtheFarm. \n\n\n\nAgriculture Month is proclaimed annually by the Government of Saskatchewan. Each October\, the industry works together to tell their food story through campaigns\, events and programming. Through these interactions\, we hope to help people better understand how Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers raise their animals and grow their crops\, while engaging in authentic conversations with people from around the province. \n\n\n\n\nCheck out our Ag Month activity page
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/agriculture-month-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20220929T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20220929T190000
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SUMMARY:Biotech & Beer and Biotech Trivia @The Mix
DESCRIPTION:Boffins Event Centre\, Saskatoon SK \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBiotech & Beer is back! The Mix at Boffins is the scene for this year’s event!Join us for craft beer and Biotech Trivia – and hang with colleagues/friends in real life!​ \n\n\n\nThe original ‘micro’-breweries: connecting yeast with beer flavorsChris Eskiw\, Associate Professor\, USask College of AgBio\, Food and Bioproduct Sciences (FABS)\,​will lead a beer tasting session and present a short talk on how yeast affects the taste of beer. \n\n\n\nThis Global Biotech Week event proudly supported by Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/biotech-beer-and-biotech-trivia-the-mix/
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