Ag in the City featuring Chicken
2021-04-27 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Regina)
Cook along with Emily Richards as she makes tomato-grilled chicken thighs

This FREE webinar is a presentation of Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan, Chicken Farmers of Saskatchewan and Canadian Food Focus

Want to make the juiciest, most delectable grilled chicken ever? Start with chicken thighs and add a twist with flavourful tomatoes cooked two different ways. Join chef and cookbook author Emily Richards to learn the secrets of perfectly-grilled chicken!

Join us for a fun evening together, including cooking demonstration, video vignettes about farming, door prizes and contests!

Tomato Grilled Chicken Recipe Card and Grocery ListDownload

About our host Emily Richards is a professional home economist, chef and mom who has a passion for teaching people to cook and have fun in the kitchen. She is a cookbook author with 6 books to her credit including topics from Italian cuisine to glycemic index diets. Visit EmilyRichardsCooks.com.

Ag in the City featuring Eggs
2021-04-22 17:00 - 18:00
Cook along with Andrea Buckett as she makes a sheet pan omelette

This FREE webinar is a presentation of Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Egg Producers and Canadian Food Focus

Ever tried a sheet pan omelette? This is one of the easiest ways to prepare omelettes for a crowd—and for easy meal prep! Make eggs the star of the show and see how easy it is to create a one-pan wonder that can be customized with so many different kinds of toppings.

Join us for a fun evening together, including cooking demonstration, video vignettes about farming, door prizes and contests!

Download the Sheet Pan Omelette and Shopping ListDownload

About our host Andrea Buckett has been in the food business for over 20 years. She is a chef and food expert, with career experience as a culinary instructor, caterer, cooking school manager, recipe developer and food writer. Currently, on her platform Andrea Buckett Cooks, she inspires the appetites of Canadians and is regularly featured as a food expert on television, radio, in print and on the web.

How Has Food Service Adapted During Covid: What Does the Future Hold?
2021-04-22 11:00 - 12:00
Join food service industry specialist Scott McDeivitte from Gordon Food Services for a discussion of how Canada’s food system is adapting to the Covid-19 pandemic. How are restaurants responding to changes and new markets? What trends will stay around for some time and which will fade? Learn more about the restaurants of the future and impacts to public trust in the food service industry.

Scott McDeivitteCustomer Marketing Manager – Ontario/Atlantic for Gordon Food Service Scott’s career spans over 35 years in the food service and hospitality industry. As a successful restaurateur operating multiple locations he gained keen insights to the necessary functions and best practices required to compete across all segments. Scott was paramount in the creation and development of Gordon Food Service’s valued added programs and currently manages the Customer Facing Marketing teams in Ontario and Atlantic Canada. With his extensive background in the food service industry and a keen understanding of hospitality and consumer trends Scott brings a “Fresh Eyes” approach to a variety of challenges that operators deal with. A customer, operator, investor and entrepreneurial mindset are combined to create dialog and help support them with practical solutions.

Farm & Food Care and Canadian Food Focus are pleased to offer a series this insightful speaker as part of our Winter Speaker’s Series.

Our Winter Speaker’s Series is in partnership with Canola Eat Well and the Canadian Agriculture Partnership.

Ag in the City featuring Canola
2021-04-20 17:00 - 18:00
Cook along with Michelle Jaelin as she demonstrates DIY Vinaigrettes

This FREE webinar is a presentation of Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan, Canola Eat Well and Canadian Food Focus

Want to make your own dressing just the way you like it? You just need to know the ratio between canola oil, acids and emulsifiers. Then, get creative! Be part of the fun as Michelle shows off some of her favourite fresh salads and delicious dressings.

Join us for a fun evening together, including cooking demonstration, video vignettes about farming, door prizes and contests!

Download Barley Strawberry Salad Recipe Card and Shopping ListDownload

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About our host Michelle Jaelin is The Nutrition Artist, a registered dietitian who uses her art education and skills to present nutrition science in an understandable way. She’s a media dietitian, writer at NutritionArtist.com and food content developer who creates content on embracing cultural cuisine and authenticity. Michelle’s mission is to inspire others to cook often, eat mindfully and embrace different food cultures.

Ag in the City featuring Beef
2021-04-15 17:00 - 2021-04-30 18:00
Cook along with Andrea Buckett as she makes Homestyle Meatloaf

This FREE webinar is a presentation of Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association and Canadian Food Focus

There’s a reason why meatloaf is a classic. It’s easy, hearty and delicious—a meal your whole family will love. Find out the secret to a super-moist and tasty meatloaf and learn a few new ways to serve up this modern comfort food.

Join us for a fun evening together, including cooking demonstration, video vignettes about farming, door prizes and contests!

Download the Homestyle Meatloaf Recipe and Shopping List

About our host Andrea Buckett has been in the food business for over 20 years. She is a chef and food expert, with career experience as a culinary instructor, caterer, cooking school manager, recipe developer and food writer. Currently, on her platform Andrea Buckett Cooks, she inspires the appetites of Canadians and is regularly featured as a food expert on television, radio, in print and on the web.

Food Labelling: The good, the bad and the ugly
2021-03-29 11:00 - 12:00
Canadians are increasingly exposed to labels communicating specific processing aspects of food production. Food labels serve an important role, but who benefits the most from all of these different labels? Could they even be causing confusion and problems in the grocery aisle? Join Jo-Ann McArthur, Founding Partner and President of Nourish Food Marketing, for a deep dive into the marketing and misconceptions behind food labels.

Jo-Ann McArthurFounding Partner and President of Nourish Food Marketing As a Founding Partner and President of Nourish Food Marketing, Jo-Ann now builds powerful brands for food and beverage products in Canada, the US and Europe, creating marketing strategies that help move products off the shelves, into the consumer’s shopping basket, onto their plates and into their hearts. She has spent a career building brands at Molson, Procter and Gamble, Unilever, and Cadillac Fairview, has worked with entrepreneurs to launch award-winning products, and with all levels of government developing programs supporting Canada’s food industry.

Farm & Food Care and Canadian Food Focus are pleased to offer a series this insightful speaker as part of our Winter Speaker’s Series.

Our Winter Speaker’s Series is in partnership with Canola Eat Well and the Canadian Agriculture Partnership.

Farming in Canada - Growing Food Sustainably
2021-03-18 13:00 - 14:00
Is what you hear about food production and the environment correct? Sometimes that answers we’re looking for are right in front of us. Farming and the environment must go hand in hand. Learn how farmers have adapted. Growing food has changed and farmers have innovated to meet the needs of our food system. Understand how the environment and farming are long term partners.

Join us for this presentation to learn more about how food is grown in Canada today. Our presenter is Clinton Monchuk, farmer of grain and oilseed crops and egg producer as well as the Executive Director of Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan.

Presentation length: 30 minutesReal-Time Q&A Session: 20 minutes

Clinton MonchukExecutive Director, Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan Clinton 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 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. In 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. Clinton, 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.

The World of Food Post-Covid: Implications for Food Industry Businesses
2021-02-24 12:00 - 13:00
The world will be feeling the impact for years to come. What changes can we expect in our food system–in grocery stores, restaurants, food distribution channels? What trends should people expect to continue? Join Professor David Hughes–also known as Dr. Food–an international speaker on global food and drink industry issues, to learn more about how food professionals can prepare for a post-Covid world.

Dr. David HughesProfessor Emeritus of Food Marketing at Imperial College London and Visiting Professor at the Royal Agricultural University in the United Kingdom Dr. David Hughes is a much sought-after speaker at international conferences and seminars on global food industry issues, particularly consumer and retail trends. David has lived and worked in Europe, North America, the Caribbean, Africa and southeast Asia and has extensive experience as an international advisory board member with food companies and financial service organizations on three continents

Farm & Food Care and Canadian Food Focus are pleased to offer a series this insightful speaker as part of our Winter Speaker’s Series.

Our Winter Speaker’s Series is in partnership with Canola Eat Well and the Canadian Agriculture Partnership.

Learn about Beef Cows on Canada’s Agriculture Day
2021-02-23 13:00 - 13:30
February 23 is Canada’s Agriculture Day! Join Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan and Canadian Food Focus to learn more about cows and how scientists are studying how cattle are raised. Take a video tour of the Livestock & Forage Centre of Excellence at the University of Saskatchewan, then ask questions in real time with experts from the LFCE.

Clinton Monchuk, Farm & Food Care’s Executive Director, will host a Q&A session with Lana Haight, Outreach & Engagement Specialist with the LFCE and Veterinarian Dr. Colin Palmer with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan.

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Speakers:

Lana HaightOutreach and Engagement Specialist at the University of Saskatchewan’s Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence. Lana, a former journalist, loves to ask questions. She interviews and writes stories about USask scientists who conduct research with the goals of improving the health and welfare of beef cattle and addressing the environmental sustainability of the livestock and forage industries while also ensuring beef farmers can make a living raising cattle. She and her husband live southeast of Saskatoon.

Dr. Colin PalmerVeterinarian and Associate Professor at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Colin Palmer is also the associate director of the University of Saskatchewan’s Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence. He and his family are cattle producers, marketing purebred Red Angus and Simmental crossbreds under the KC Cattle Co. banner. Beef bull fertility, estrus synchronization and reproductive diseases of cows are primary research interests. Dr. Palmer is the author of more than 100 articles and has presented more than 60 conference and extension seminars.

Moderator:

Clinton MonchukExecutive Director with Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan Clinton grew up on a mixed dairy, beef and grain family farm outside of Lanigan, Saskatchewan. He received his Bachelors of Science in Agriculture from the University of Saskatchewan and 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. In 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.

Canada’s Ag Day
2021-02-23 00:00 - 23:59
Canada’s Ag Day takes place across Canada on February 23, 2021! It’s a day when everyone can come together to celebrate the business of Canadian agriculture. Get involved with an event in your community – or plan your own activity! Visit AgDay.ca

Let’s raise a fork to the food we love and the people who produce it! February 23rd is Canada’s Agriculture Day.

Cultivating Trust Conference
2020-11-24 10:00 - 16:00
2020: Managing Misinformation

FFC SK’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.

Recorded Presentations

Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan: Welcome to Cultivating TrustWelcome & Opening Address: FFC SK’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. Welcome! We invite everyone to share in the conversation about food and farming.Presented by Henry Van Ee, Chair of Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan

Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan: Year in ReviewOur mission is to build public trust in Saskatchewan farming and food production. This past year presented many challenges as well as opportunities to reflect and restructure. Learn what FFC SK has accomplished and how we are reaching consumers during the pandemic.Presented by Clinton Monchuk, Executive Director of Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan

The Infodemic: Is Misinformation Killing Us? [Recording not available for this presentation.]Cow urine, bleach, and cocaine have all been recommended as COVID 19 cures—all nonsense. Misinformation is absolutely everywhere. The coronavirus isn’t just a pandemic, it is an infodemic. It’s caused physical harm and financial loss; added confusion and distraction to an already chaotic environment; and made it even more difficult to implement the needed health policy initiatives. How does this misinformation spread? Why do people believe it? What can we do as individuals and a community to fight back?Introduction by Grain MillersPresented by Dr. Timothy Caulfield, Professor of Health Law and Science Policy at University of AlbertaRecording not available for this presentation.

Rethinking Methane: The Path to Climate Neutrality for Animal AgricultureIt’s crucial that we do not increase the methane we’re putting in the atmosphere. This makes it even more important to understand how methane is being measured. Could livestock actually be part of the solution to the problem of global warming?Introduction by Canada BeefPresented by Dr. Frank Mitloehner, Professor and Air Quality Specialist in the Department of Animal Science at the University of California at Davis

Farm & Food Care Champion AwardEach year, Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan works with a selection panel to recognize a person who strives to engage consumers about agriculture and helps farmers to build public trust in our province and beyond. Join with us as we reveal this year’s award recipient.Presented by Clinton Monchuk, Executive Director of Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan

What Have We Learned Today?A brief summary of the afternoon presentations.Presented by Marty Seymour, Director of Industry & Stakeholder Relations at Farm Credit Canada

Speakers

TIMOTHY CAULFIELD

Presentation – The Infodemic: Is Misinformation Killing Us?

Dr. Timothy Caulfield is an unrivalled communicator who debunks myths and assumptions about innovation in the health sector — from research on stem cells to diets to alternative medicine — for the benefit of the public and decision-makers. He is a Canada Research Chair in health law and policy, a professor in the Faculty of Law and the School of Public Health, and a research director of the Health Law Institute at the University of Alberta.

Over the past several years, Caulfield has been involved in a variety of interdisciplinary research endeavours that have allowed him to publish more than 350 articles and book chapters. His research focuses on topics like stem cells, genetics, research ethics, and the public representations of science and health policy issues. The recipient of numerous academic and writing awards, Caulfield is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.

Caulfield also writes frequently for the popular press on a range of health and science policy issues and is the author of two national bestsellers: The Cure for Everything: Untangling the Twisted Messages about Health, Fitness and Happiness and Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything?: When Celebrity Culture and Science Clash. His most recent book is The Vaccination Picture. He is also the host and co-producer of the award-winning, hit documentary TV show, A User’s Guide to Cheating Death, which has been shown in over 60 countries and is currently streaming on Netflix.

FRANK MITLOEHNER

Presentation – Rethinking Methane: The Path to Climate Neutrality for Animal Agriculture

Frank Mitloehner is a Professor and Air Quality Specialist in Cooperative Extension in the Department of Animal Science at the University of California, Davis. He received his MS degree in Animal Science and Agricultural Engineering from the University of Leipzig, Germany, and his PhD degree in Animal Science from Texas Technical University.

Dr. Mitloehner is an expert for agricultural air quality, livestock housing and husbandry. Overall, he conducts research that is directly relevant to understanding and mitigating of air emissions from livestock operations, as well as the implications of these emissions for the health and safety of farm workers and neighboring communities.

Since he joined the UC Davis faculty in 2002, he published 125 peer reviewed publications and obtained $20 million in extramural funds. Dr. Mitloehner has presented over 800 invited talks in front of national and international audiences.

Dr. Mitloehner has served as chairman of a global United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) partnership project to benchmark the environmental footprint of livestock production. He served as workgroup member on the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) and as member on the National Academies of Science Institute of Medicine (IOM) committee on “A Framework for Assessing the Health, Environmental, and Social Effects of the Food System”.

HENRY VAN EE

Presentation – Welcome & Opening Address

Henry Van Ee Chairs the Board of Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan, which works to build consumer trust and confidence in Saskatchewan food production. Henry is also the Chair of the Chicken Farmers of Saskatchewan, which represents more than 65 chicken producers in the province who raise over 900,000 kgs of chicken to feed Canadians.

Henry and his wife Carolyn raise broiler chickens on their farm in the Saskatoon area.

CLINTON MONCHUK

Presentation – 2020 Year in ReviewPresentation – Farm & Food Care Champion Award

Clinton 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 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.

In 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.

Clinton, 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.

MARTY SEYMOUR

Presentation – What Have We Learned Today?

Marty Seymour is Director of Industry and Stakeholder Relations at Farm Credit Canada, where he engages with national associations, government officials and industry influencers to explore partnership opportunities that add value to Canadian agriculture.

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Canadian Agricultural PartnershipChicken Farmers of SaskatchewanGovernment of CanadaSaskatchewan Canola Development CommissionSaskatchewan Cattlemen’s AssociationSaskatchewan Egg ProducersSaskatchewan Milk Marketing BoardSaskatchewan Ministry of AgricultureSaskatchewan Pork Development BoardSaskatchewan Pulse GrowersSaskatchewan Wheat Development CommissionAgricultural Producers Association of SaskatchewanSaskatchewan Barley Development Commission

Facebook Live: Andrea Buckett Cooks with Beer
2020-10-23 17:00 - 17:30
In partnership with Canadian Food Focus and SaskBarley. Chef Andrea Buckett will showcase how to make a beer battered fish and other fun ways to cook with beer.

Farm to Facebook with Chicken Farmer Tiffany Martinka
2020-10-02 13:00 - 13:30

Ag in the City
2020-04-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Mall at Lawson Heights, 134 Primrose Drive, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 5S6
Ag in the City is a free family event that that helps urban audiences learn more about how agriculture impacts our daily lives, from food to non-food uses of Saskatchewan-grown products. This event offers hands-on demonstrations with farm animals, crops, food preparation, science activities and agriculture careers. Bring the whole family and explore the five activity zones, collect stamps and enter to win great prizes. The main stage hosts cooking demonstrations, food tastings and a challenging trivia game. Experience life on the farm without having to leave the city!

Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month
2020-03-01 - 2020-03-31
March is Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month. Agriculture in the Classroom is looking for volunteers to go to a classroom, read a story to a class and talk to the students about your farm or ranch. This is a great opportunity to share your story! If you would like to volunteer with this initiative, please click here.

An Evening with Rex Murphy
2019-11-21 17:00 | Prairieland Park, Hall A, Prairieland Park, 503 Ruth Street Wes, Saskatoon, SK
Hosted by FFC SK and NSBA
Farm & Food Care SK and the NSBA are teaming up again this year to bring together top leaders and decision makers in Saskatchewan agriculture and businesses. Get your tickets for An Evening with Rex Murphy, promised to be a thought provoking night of networking and relationship building.

5:00 PM – Cocktail Hour & VIP Reception
6:00 PM – Dinner
7:00 PM – Rex Murphy Keynote
8:30 PM – Networking Reception

Hall A, Prairieland Park
503 Ruth Street West, Saskatoon SK

Gemini award winner and former host of CBC Radio One Cross Country Check Up, Rex Murphy is one of the most recognized voices in Canadian media.
Often polarizing and thought provoking, Rex’s insights bring an interesting conversation to the table of Canadian culture and politics. As a current journalist for The National Post, Rex continues to change the way we think about our country and the policies that affect everyday Canadians.

Protein 2050: Examining the Plant vs Animal Debate - Free Lunch & Learn at uSask!
2019-10-08 11:30 - 13:00 | Neatby-Timlin Theatre, Room 241 Arts Building, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon
Arts 241: Neatby Timlin Theatre, University of Saskatchewan
Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan is bringing together industry experts to discuss what the future holds for protein rich foods and our diets.
Panelists:

Lesley Kelly, Farmer, Podcast Host and Blogger (High Heels & Canola Fields)
Matthew Nosworthy, Associate Research Fellow, College of Pharmacy & Nutrition
Andrew Van Kessel, Professor/Department Head, Animal & Poultry Science.

Moderated by Clinton Monchuk, Executive Director of Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan, the panel will have an hour to dive into the plant vs animal protein debate and take questions from the audience.
FREE LUNCH for the first 100 attendees, so bring a friend and enjoy the discussion!

Thanks to our Ag Month Sponsors:

Celebrate Ag Month at the Saskatoon Farmers Market
2019-10-05 08:00 - 14:00 | Saskatoon Farmers Market, 414 Avenue B South, Saskatoon, SK, S7M 1M8
Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan will again work with the Saskatoon Farmers Market to offer an information table and promote Agriculture Month. FFC SK will invite farmer representatives, distribute food samples, Real Dirt on Farming, and offer the FarmFood360˚ virtual reality headsets.

Thanks to our Ag Month Sponsors:

Agriculture Month
2019-10-01 - 2019-10-31 | Throughout Saskatchewan
#OurFoodHasAStory
Agriculture Month is a time to celebrate agriculture and share our stories about food and farming. It is proclaimed annually in Saskatchewan, providing the perfect opportunity for those who grow food, and those who love to eat it, to connect.
Each year, the agriculture industry works together to tell their chapters of the food story through campaigns, events and programming. Through the celebrations, we hope to help people better understand how Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers raise their livestock and grow their crops, while engaging in authentic conversations with people from around the province.
Stay tuned for more information on upcoming AgMonth events. If you are hosting an event in honor of AgMonth let us know and we will share it here!

Global Biotech Week – Saskatchewan
2019-09-23 - 2019-09-29
The goal of Global Biotech Week is to raise awareness of the industry and its global potential among policymakers, policy influencers and the public more broadly. All countries are invited to join in on the celebration and use Global Biotech Week to showcase their country’s success and the industry’s global and economic significance.
For a complete list of activities in Saskatoon go here.
For a complete list of activities in Regina go here.
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Chef’s Series at Taste of Saskatchewan
2019-07-16 - 2019-07-21 | Kiwanis Park, Spadina Crescent, Saskatoon, SK
The Chef’s Series is a black box style culinary competition in which top chefs compete to cook dishes featuring Saskatchewan-grown food products. This event is part of the long-standing Taste of Saskatchewan Festival which takes place on the banks of the South Saskatchewan river in Saskatoon each year.
Competitions, cooking demonstrations, games and activities center around the Chef’s Series stage. Join us for some culinary excitement and great tasting Saskatchewan grown food as we crown the next Top Chef Saskatchewan!

Great Western Brewing’s Annual Pancake Breakfast Week for Charity
2019-07-08 - 2019-07-12 | Great Western Brewing, 519 2nd Avenue N, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 2C6
Great Western Brewing is hosting their annual week of charity breakfasts from July 8 – 12.
Tuesday, July 9 is Farmer Day, and Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan will be on site helping Great Western with this worthwhile event.
Breakfast is from 7:00AM – 10:00AM
At the Great Western Brewery at 519 2nd Avenue N, Saskatoon, SK
A donation of $5 (or more!) will get you pancakes, sausage, a Great Western Red Eye, and the satisfaction of supporting a Saskatchewan cause.
All proceeds go to the Saskatoon Food Bank, and and Nutrien will match all donations made between July 8 – 12 up to $10,000.
We encourage our members and the agriculture industry to come down and support this great community event.

Interview Preparation Workshop
2019-06-11 09:00 - 15:00 | Studio B, College of Education, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
Interested in improving and testing your interview skills?
Then this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss!

9:00 am – 3:00 pm
June 11, 2019
Studio B, College of Education
University of Saskatchewan
As the CEO, Executive Director, communications staff, Board of Directors or public face of your organization there may come a time in your career where you will be faced with questions from the media. Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan invites you to their Interview Preparation Workshop to provide you the tools to keep calm and face these situations equipped for any questions.
Through the use of mock television interviews and media scrums, participants will have the opportunity to use and evaluate their new skills and strengthen their confidence for future engagements with the press.
This one day workshop is facilitated by Kevin Hursh of Hursh Consulting & Communications Inc. and Adele Buettner of Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan. To maximize learning and ensure that every participant benefits from the workshop, space is limited, so register early!
Deadline for registration is June 6, 2019.
The fee is $475.00 plus GST, which includes lunch and refreshment breaks.

Before the Plate Screening
2019-02-12 19:00 | Roxy Theatre, 320 20th St W, Saskatoon, SK
Celebrate Canada’s Ag Day and see “Before the Plate”
“Before The Plate” is a genuine and passionate documentary that encourages everyone tobe more engaged with the source of their food. Ryan Tipps, Ag Daily
Show Time: 7:00 (panel discussion to follow)Admission: $7.00 (includes popcorn)Location: Roxy Theatre, Saskatoon

Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan is excited to celebrate Canada’s Agriculture Day with a screening of the film Before the Plate. This film follows food staples of the Canadian diet all the way from the farm to the harvesting and processing operations, and showcases the final product at Canoe, one of Toronto’s most prestigious restaurants.
Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan is pleased to be working with our partners, Farm Credit Canada, Federated Co-operatives and AgWest Bio to present this event. After the film plays, Farm & Food Care will be hosting a brief discussion with a local chef, farmer and grocery retailer. Do you have questions about where your food comes from? Wondering how the supply chain works or about products at the grocery store? Come and talk with our panel.
For only $7, participants can enjoy the film, along with a complimentary individual popocorn and take part in the discussion session. The film will begin at 7PM and the discussion session should be wrapped up by 9:30PM.
The Panel:
Chef Anthony McCarthyExecutive Chef Saskatoon ClubChef Anthony received his culinary training in Banbury, England. His past chef experience includes Evening Chef at The Toronto Club in Toronto. Anthony also served as Chef for NASCAR Champion Jeff Gordon on his private luxury yacht, the “24 Karat”. Chef Anthony has been voted Chef of the Year many times by his peers in Saskatoon. He has won both Gold and Bronze at the Saskatchewan Gold Medal Plates Gala. Anthony is the past president of the Saskatoon branch and is Vice-President, Western Region, of the Canadian Culinary Federation. When it comes to food, Chef Anthony’s philosophy is to source the very best ingredients of the season, prepare them well, and add a little love! Anthony is married to the beautiful Anastasia Winterhalt, and has two amazing boys: Jacob and Thomas.
Shawn ColbornFarmerAlong with his family, Shawn Colborn manages a fifth-generation family farm at Delisle, Saskatchewan, raising crops, beef and eggs. Shawn is also the President of Delisle Crops for Community, an innovative community fundraising partnership in which crops are grown on town land using crop inputs from sponsors and labour and equipment from volunteers. The proceeds from the sale of these crops go towards community initiatives. Shawn serves on the board of Directors for the Saskatchewan Egg Producers and Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan.
Ron Welke Associate Vice President Food, Federated Co-opRon was born in Langenburg, Saskatchewan and moved to Saskatoon at an early age. Ron has a Bachelor of Commerce Degree and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Saskatchewan. Prior to joining Co-op, Ron worked for Dominion Stores and Canada Safeway. Ron’s joined Federated Co-operatives Limited in 1991 as a Food Retail Sales Coordinator and has worked in a variety of roles at FCL for the past 27 years. In March 2013, Ron was appointed Associate Vice President of Food for FCL, the position he now holds. He has been active in the food industry, serving on the United Grocers Incorporated (UGI) Merchandising Committee for serval years as well as the Board of Directors of The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) and Saskatoon Based Vertical Farm Ecobain Naturals. Ron and his wife Tara have been married for 23 years and have 3 children. Ron is also active in the community, having coached minor league football and youth soccer, and is an active member of the University of Saskatchewan Huskie Football Foundation.
We look forward to celebrating Canada’s Agriculture Day with you. See you on February 12!

Speak Up! Training Workshop - Weyburn
2019-02-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Auburn Pepper Building, Boardroom 18, 110 Souris Ave, Weyburn, SK
For people who work in agriculture, it is sometimes hard to find the right words when tough questions or inaccurate claims are raised. The Speak Up! workshop describes the average Canadian consumer, what they know about farming and how they think about food. Clinton Monchuk, Executive Director of Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan, will take workshop participants through this interactive training session which will help participants to tell their stories in an easy-to-understand and compelling manner.
This seminar explains how to have a positive, meaningful conversation about food and farming, and provides pointers on handling difficult subjects. This is valuable preparation for media interviews, farm tours, council meetings, service clubs, school groups and other situations where you are tasked with answering tough consumer questions about how food is produced.
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to sharpen your communication skills in our industry!
No charge to attend.
Registration Deadline is Thursday, January 31, 2019. Space is limited.
REGISTER by calling
Ken Evans306-848-2857Kenneth.Evans@gov.sk.ca
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Speak Up! Training Workshop - Yorkton
2019-01-31 13:00 - 16:00 | St. Mary’s Cultural Centre, 240 Wellington Avenue, Yorkton, SK
or people who work in agriculture, it is sometimes hard to find the right words when tough questions or inaccurate claims are raised. The Speak Up! workshop describes the average Canadian consumer, what they know about farming and how they think about food. Clinton Monchuk, Executive Director of Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan, will take workshop participants through this interactive training session which will help participants to tell their stories in an easy-to-understand and compelling manner.
This seminar explains how to have a positive, meaningful conversation about food and farming, and provides pointers on handling difficult subjects. This is valuable preparation for media interviews, farm tours, council meetings, service clubs, school groups and other situations where you are tasked with answering tough consumer questions about how food is produced.
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to sharpen your communication skills in our industry!
No charge to attend.
Register early. Space is limited.
REGISTER by calling
Rachel Kraynick306-786-1529rachel.kraynick@gov.sk.ca
Supported by:

Speak Up! Training Workshops are also available:

Moose Jaw – January 22
North Battleford – January 24
Weyburn – February 5

Speak Up! Training Workshop - North Battleford
2019-01-24 09:00 - 13:00 | Western Development Museum, Highway #16 & #40, North Battleford, SK
For people who work in agriculture, it is sometimes hard to find the right words when tough questions or inaccurate claims are raised. The Speak Up! workshop describes the average Canadian consumer, what they know about farming and how they think about food. Clinton Monchuk, Executive Director of Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan, will take workshop participants through this interactive training session which will help participants to tell their stories in an easy-to-understand and compelling manner.
This seminar explains how to have a positive, meaningful conversation about food and farming, and provides pointers on handling difficult subjects. This is valuable preparation for media interviews, farm tours, council meetings, service clubs, school groups and other situations where you are tasked with answering tough consumer questions about how food is produced.
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to sharpen your communication skills in our industry!
No charge to attend.
Register early. Space is limited.
REGISTER by calling
Trish Johnson306-446-7479patricia.johnson@gov.sk.ca
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Speak Up! Training Workshop - Moose Jaw
2019-01-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Moose Jaw Shriners Club, 1767 Main St. North, Moose Jaw, SK
For people who work in agriculture, it is sometimes hard to find the right words when tough questions or inaccurate claims are raised. The Speak Up! workshop describes the average Canadian consumer, what they know about farming and how they think about food. Clinton Monchuk, Executive Director of Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan, will take workshop participants through this interactive training session which will help participants to tell their stories in an easy-to-understand and compelling manner.
This seminar explains how to have a positive, meaningful conversation about food and farming, and provides pointers on handling difficult subjects. This is valuable preparation for media interviews, farm tours, council meetings, service clubs, school groups and other situations where you are tasked with answering tough consumer questions about how food is produced.
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to sharpen your communication skills in our industry!
No charge to attend. Lunch is provided.
Registration Deadline is Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Space is limited.
REGISTER by calling
Jaycee Peutert1-866-457-2377Jaycee.peutert@gov.sk.ca
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Speak Up! Training Workshops are also available:

North Battleford – January 24
Yorkton – January 31
Weyburn – February 5

An Evening with Brad Wall
2018-12-05 17:00 - 21:30 | Saskatoon Inn, 2002 Airport Drive, Saskatoon, SK, S7L 6M4
Farm & Food Care is excited to be partnering with the NSBA to present

An Evening with Former Premier Brad Wall: “Positioning Saskatchewan for the Future”

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Cocktail Hour – Ballroom A / VIP Reception with Brad Wall – Ballroom C
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Seating/Dinner Served – Ballroom AB
7:15 pm – 8:30 pm Brad Wall Presentation
8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Closing Reception – Ballroom ABC

More Information and Registration Here.

Canadian Centre for Food Integrity Public Trust Summit
2018-11-13 - 2018-11-14 | Gatineau, QC
Food system leaders from across the country will convene at the Hilton Lac-Leamy in Gatineau, Quebec this fall to explore the 2018 Public Trust Research and ways of improving transparency in the Canadian agriculture sector.
For a recap of the 2017 Summit program and report visit this link.
