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SUMMARY:Cultivating Trust Conference
DESCRIPTION:2020: Managing Misinformation\n\n\n\nFFC 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.  \n\n\n\nRecorded Presentations\n\nFarm & 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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFarm & 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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\n\n\nRethinking 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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFarm & 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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat Have We Learned Today?A brief summary of the afternoon presentations.Presented by Marty Seymour\, Director of Industry & Stakeholder Relations at Farm Credit Canada \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTIMOTHY CAULFIELD\n\n\n\nPresentation – The Infodemic: Is Misinformation Killing Us? \n\n\n\nDr. 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. \n\n\n\nOver 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. \n\n\n\nCaulfield 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFRANK MITLOEHNER\n\n\n\nPresentation – Rethinking Methane: The Path to Climate Neutrality for Animal Agriculture \n\n\n\nFrank 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. \n\n\n\nDr. 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. \n\n\n\nSince 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. \n\n\n\nDr. 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”. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHENRY VAN EE\n\n\n\nPresentation – Welcome & Opening Address \n\n\n\nHenry 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. \n\n\n\nHenry and his wife Carolyn raise broiler chickens on their farm in the Saskatoon area. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLINTON MONCHUK\n\n\n\nPresentation – 2020 Year in ReviewPresentation – Farm & Food Care Champion Award \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 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\n\n\nMARTY SEYMOUR\n\n\n\nPresentation – What Have We Learned Today? \n\n\n\nMarty 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\nGold Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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\nBronze Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting Members\n\n\n\nCanadian 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
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/farms-at-the-table-conference/
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SUMMARY:Facebook Live: Andrea Buckett Cooks with Beer
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/facebook-live-andrea-buckett-cooks-with-beer/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20201002T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20201002T133000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075202
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SUMMARY:Farm to Facebook with Chicken Farmer Tiffany Martinka
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URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/farm-to-facebook-with-chicken-farmer-tiffany-martinka/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20200404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20200404T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075202
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SUMMARY:Ag in the City
DESCRIPTION: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! \n  \n\n[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget][siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Nav_Menu_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget]
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/ag-in-the-city-celebration/
LOCATION:Mall at Lawson Heights\, 134 Primrose Drive\, Saskatoon\, SK\, S7K 5S6
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200401
DTSTAMP:20260525T075202
CREATED:20191219T155721Z
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SUMMARY:Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget]\n\n\n[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Nav_Menu_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget]
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/canadian-agriculture-literacy-month/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20191121T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20191121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075202
CREATED:20191010T154734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191031T211623Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Rex Murphy
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by FFC SK and NSBA\nFarm & 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. \n\n5:00 PM – Cocktail Hour & VIP Reception\n6:00 PM – Dinner\n7:00 PM – Rex Murphy Keynote\n8:30 PM – Networking Reception\n\nHall A\, Prairieland Park\n503 Ruth Street West\, Saskatoon SK \n\n\n\n[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Button_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget]\n\n\n\nGemini 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. \nOften 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Nav_Menu_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget]
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/an-evening-with-rex-murphy/
LOCATION:Prairieland Park\, Hall A\, Prairieland Park\, 503 Ruth Street Wes\, Saskatoon\, SK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20191008T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20191008T130000
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CREATED:20191002T153340Z
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SUMMARY:Protein 2050: Examining the Plant vs Animal Debate - Free Lunch & Learn at uSask!
DESCRIPTION:Arts 241: Neatby Timlin Theatre\, University of Saskatchewan \nFarm & Food Care Saskatchewan is bringing together industry experts to discuss what the future holds for protein rich foods and our diets. \nPanelists: \n\nLesley Kelly\, Farmer\, Podcast Host and Blogger (High Heels & Canola Fields)\nMatthew Nosworthy\, Associate Research Fellow\, College of Pharmacy & Nutrition\nAndrew Van Kessel\, Professor/Department Head\, Animal & Poultry Science.\n\nModerated 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. \nFREE LUNCH for the first 100 attendees\, so bring a friend and enjoy the discussion! \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThanks to our Ag Month Sponsors:\n         \n      \n\n\n\n\n\n[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Nav_Menu_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget]\n[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Nav_Menu_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget]
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/protein-2050-examining-the-plant-vs-animal-debate-free-lunch-learn-at-usask/
LOCATION:Neatby-Timlin Theatre\, Room 241 Arts Building\, University of Saskatchewan\, Saskatoon
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20191005T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20191005T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075202
CREATED:20180927T230930Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Ag Month at the Saskatoon Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThanks to our Ag Month Sponsors:\n         \n      \n\n\n\n\n\n[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Nav_Menu_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget]\n[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Nav_Menu_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget]
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/ag-month-celebration-at-the-saskatoon-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Saskatoon Farmers Market\, 414 Avenue B South\, Saskatoon\, SK\, S7M 1M8
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Month
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191101
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SUMMARY:Agriculture Month
DESCRIPTION:#OurFoodHasAStory \nAgriculture 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. \nEach 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. \nStay 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! \n\n[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Nav_Menu_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget]
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/agriculture-month/
LOCATION:Throughout Saskatchewan
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Month
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190930
DTSTAMP:20260525T075202
CREATED:20190827T162659Z
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SUMMARY:Global Biotech Week – Saskatchewan
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor a complete list of activities in Saskatoon go here. \nFor a complete list of activities in Regina go here. \nOrganized by\n \n\n\n\n\n\n[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Nav_Menu_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget]
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/global-biotech-week-saskatchewan/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190722
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SUMMARY:Chef’s Series at Taste of Saskatchewan
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe 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. \nCompetitions\, 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/chefs-series-at-taste-of-saskatchewan/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Park\, Spadina Crescent\, Saskatoon\, SK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190713
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SUMMARY:Great Western Brewing’s Annual Pancake Breakfast Week for Charity
DESCRIPTION:Great Western Brewing is hosting their annual week of charity breakfasts from July 8 – 12. \nTuesday\, July 9  is Farmer Day\, and Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan will be on site helping Great Western with this worthwhile event.\nBreakfast is from 7:00AM – 10:00AM\nAt the Great Western Brewery at 519 2nd Avenue N\, Saskatoon\, SK \nA donation of $5 (or more!) will get you pancakes\, sausage\, a Great Western Red Eye\, and the satisfaction of supporting a Saskatchewan cause.\nAll proceeds go to the Saskatoon Food Bank\, and  and Nutrien will match all donations made between July 8 – 12 up to $10\,000. \nWe encourage our members and the agriculture industry to come down and support this great community event. \n\n\n\n\n\n[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Nav_Menu_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget]
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/great-western-brewings-annual-pancake-breakfast-week-for-charity/
LOCATION:Great Western Brewing\, 519 2nd Avenue N\, Saskatoon\, SK\, S7K 2C6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20190611T090000
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SUMMARY:Interview Preparation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Interested in improving and testing your interview skills?\nThen this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss!\n\n9:00 am – 3:00 pm\nJune 11\, 2019\nStudio B\, College of Education\nUniversity of Saskatchewan \nAs 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. \nThrough 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. \nThis 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! \nDeadline for registration is June 6\, 2019. \nThe fee is $475.00 plus GST\, which includes lunch and refreshment breaks. \n\n\n\n[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Button_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget]\n[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Media_Image”][/siteorigin_widget]\n\n\n[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Nav_Menu_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget]
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/interview-preparation-workshop/
LOCATION:Studio B\, College of Education\, University of Saskatchewan\, Saskatoon\, SK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20190212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20190212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075202
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SUMMARY:Before the Plate Screening
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Canada’s Ag Day and see “Before the Plate”\n“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 \nShow Time: 7:00 (panel discussion to follow)Admission: $7.00 (includes popcorn)Location: Roxy Theatre\, Saskatoon \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFarm & 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. \nFarm & 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. \nFor 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. \nThe Panel:\nChef 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. \nShawn 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. \nRon 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. \nWe look forward to celebrating Canada’s Agriculture Day with you. See you on February 12! \n             \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/before-the-plate-screening/
LOCATION:Roxy Theatre\, 320 20th St W\, Saskatoon\, SK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20190205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20190205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075202
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SUMMARY:Speak Up! Training Workshop - Weyburn
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nDon’t miss out on this great opportunity to sharpen your communication skills in our industry! \nNo charge to attend. \nRegistration Deadline is Thursday\, January 31\, 2019. Space is limited. \nREGISTER by calling\nKen Evans306-848-2857Kenneth.Evans@gov.sk.ca \nSupported by: \n           \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/speak-up-training-workshop-weyburn/
LOCATION:Auburn Pepper Building\, Boardroom 18\, 110 Souris Ave\, Weyburn\, SK
ORGANIZER;CN="Ken Evans":MAILTO:Kenneth.Evans@gov.sk.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20190131T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20190131T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075202
CREATED:20190114T215241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T175003Z
UID:4378-1548939600-1548950400@farmfoodcaresk.org
SUMMARY:Speak Up! Training Workshop - Yorkton
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nDon’t miss out on this great opportunity to sharpen your communication skills in our industry! \nNo charge to attend. \nRegister early. Space is limited. \nREGISTER by calling\nRachel Kraynick306-786-1529rachel.kraynick@gov.sk.ca \nSupported by: \n           \nSpeak Up! Training Workshops are also available:\n\nMoose Jaw – January 22\nNorth Battleford – January 24\nWeyburn – February 5\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/speak-up-training-workshop-yorkton/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Cultural Centre\, 240 Wellington Avenue\, Yorkton\, SK
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Kraynick":MAILTO:rachel.kraynick@gov.sk.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20190124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20190124T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075202
CREATED:20190114T214447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T172035Z
UID:4370-1548320400-1548334800@farmfoodcaresk.org
SUMMARY:Speak Up! Training Workshop - North Battleford
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nDon’t miss out on this great opportunity to sharpen your communication skills in our industry! \nNo charge to attend. \nRegister early. Space is limited. \nREGISTER by calling\nTrish Johnson306-446-7479patricia.johnson@gov.sk.ca \nSupported by: \n           \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/speak-up-training-workshop-north-battleford/
LOCATION:Western Development Museum\, Highway #16 & #40\, North Battleford\, SK
ORGANIZER;CN="Trish Johnson":MAILTO:patricia.johnson@gov.sk.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20190122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20190122T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075202
CREATED:20190114T213541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T171117Z
UID:4359-1548151200-1548165600@farmfoodcaresk.org
SUMMARY:Speak Up! Training Workshop - Moose Jaw
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nDon’t miss out on this great opportunity to sharpen your communication skills in our industry! \nNo charge to attend. Lunch is provided. \nRegistration Deadline is Tuesday\, January 15\, 2019. Space is limited. \nREGISTER by calling\nJaycee Peutert1-866-457-2377Jaycee.peutert@gov.sk.ca \nSupported by: \n           \nSpeak Up! Training Workshops are also available:\n\nNorth Battleford – January 24\nYorkton – January 31\nWeyburn – February 5\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/speak-up-training-workshop-moose-jaw/
LOCATION:Moose Jaw Shriners Club\, 1767 Main St. North\, Moose Jaw\, SK
ORGANIZER;CN="Jaycee Peutert":MAILTO:Jaycee.peutert@gov.sk.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20181205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20181205T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075202
CREATED:20180829T211347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180829T211813Z
UID:4006-1544029200-1544045400@farmfoodcaresk.org
SUMMARY:An Evening with Brad Wall
DESCRIPTION:Farm & Food Care is excited to be partnering with the NSBA to present\n \nAn Evening with Former Premier Brad Wall: “Positioning Saskatchewan for the Future”\n\n5:00 pm – 6:00 pm  Cocktail Hour – Ballroom A  /  VIP Reception with Brad Wall – Ballroom C\n6:00 pm – 7:00 pm  Seating/Dinner Served – Ballroom AB\n7:15 pm – 8:30 pm   Brad Wall Presentation\n8:30 pm – 9:30 pm  Closing Reception – Ballroom ABC\n\nMore Information and Registration Here. \n\n\n\n\n\n[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Nav_Menu_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget]
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/an-evening-with-brad-wall/
LOCATION:Saskatoon Inn\, 2002 Airport Drive\, Saskatoon\, SK\, S7L 6M4
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181115
DTSTAMP:20260525T075202
CREATED:20180211T173924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T224936Z
UID:3086-1542067200-1542239999@farmfoodcaresk.org
SUMMARY:Canadian Centre for Food Integrity Public Trust Summit
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor a recap of the 2017 Summit program and report visit this link.\n\n\n[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget]\n\n\n[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Nav_Menu_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget]
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/canadian-centre-for-food-integrity-public-trust-summit/
LOCATION:Gatineau\, QC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20181003T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20181003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075202
CREATED:20180917T171359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T214126Z
UID:4037-1538586000-1538600400@farmfoodcaresk.org
SUMMARY:Food Evolution Screening & BBQ
DESCRIPTION:From Academy Award Nominee Scott Hamilton Kennedy comes “Food Evolution\,” a documentary narrated by Neil DeGrasse Tyson. Join us for a free screening\, in celebration of Agriculture Month in Saskatchewan. \n\nCAMA student chapter will be hosting a BBQ at 5:00 pm\nScreening begins at 7:00 pm\nStudent discussion panel to follow screening\n\nProudly hosted by: \n        \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/food-evolution-screening-bbq/
LOCATION:Neatby-Timlin Theatre\, Room 241 Arts Building\, University of Saskatchewan\, Saskatoon\, SK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20180613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20180613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075202
CREATED:20180502T213954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T214958Z
UID:3759-1528894800-1528905600@farmfoodcaresk.org
SUMMARY:Opening Farm Gates: How to Host a Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed for farmers and ranchers who have hosted tours or would like to offer tours of their farms to non-farmers. It will help you answer tough questions\, rephrase industry jargon and present your operation in a simple chronological order that consumers will understand. \nWhether you’re looking to invite individual or small group tours\, are interested in hosting school groups or want to provide an open invitation to your farm\, this class will cater to your experience and your intentions. \nTopics include: focusing on shared values\, conversation etiquette\, tour do’s and don’ts and question & answer techniques. \nFarm & Food Care Saskatchewan Members are entitled to free registration for this workshop. Contact our office for details. \n\n\n\n\n\n[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Nav_Menu_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget]
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/opening-farm-gates-how-to-host-a-farm-tour/
LOCATION:Hampton Inn & Suites\, 3830 Eastgate Drive\, Regina\, SK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20180403T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20180403T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075202
CREATED:20180222T213714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T210055Z
UID:3361-1522756800-1522760400@farmfoodcaresk.org
SUMMARY:Talking Crops: Growing a Conversation around GMOs\, Chemicals and Organics
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nWhy don’t people just automatically trust farmers? Do you trust what you don’t know? Likely not – and the same is true for people with questions around how their food is raised. Michele will highlight why it’s your job to answer those questions to build trust in today’s farming practices. She’ll help you understand how to discuss contentious issues such as GMOs\, chemicals and organic production. This interactive webinar will help you grow a smarter conversation through techniques like better listening and responding with a story\, rather than dumping science. \nTalking Agriculture Webinar Series with Michele Payn\nAre you ready to talk about agriculture in a different way? Have you been filled with good intentions to talk about farming with more people since our conference in December\, but need some concrete tactics to help you get started? Our Talking Agriculture series has the answers for you! Michele Payn will be giving three fast-paced\, information-packed webinars on growing the conversation around modern agricultural practices\, animal welfare and grains. She’ll equip you with an action plan to put to work at home and give you ideas how to have better conversations around issues such as GMOs\, animal welfare\, sustainability\, hormones\, chemicals\, farm size\, antibiotics and more. Join us and help grow the farm and food conversation! \nMichele Payn \nMichele Payn\, CSP\, connects the people and science of food and farming as principal of Cause Matters Corp. She is known for being a community catalyst\, a passionate advocate for the global agrifood system – and antagonizing people into action. Michele has worked with farmers in more than 25 countries and founded the weekly online Twitter conversation\, AgChat and Food Chat. Michele’s degrees are in Agricultural Communications and Animal Science from Michigan State University. She is a best-selling author and has earned the Certified Speaking Professional designation\, awarded to less than 10% of professional speakers globally. She resides with her daughter on a small farm in central Indiana\, where they enjoy Registered Holsteins\, MSU Spartans and arguing about science while cooking. Michele connects conversations between the food and farm communities at causematters.com and socially through @mpaynspeaker. She is the author of two books\, No More Food Fights! and Food Truths from Farm to Table\, a #1 best seller. \nOther Webinars in this Series:\n\nTalking Today’s Agriculture: Sharing Different View Points to Connect Farm and Food – March 8\nTalking Animal Agriculture: Building Understanding about Hormones\, Antibiotics and Animal Welfare – March 22\n\n[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Nav_Menu_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget]
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/talking-crops-growing-a-conversation-around-gmos-chemicals-and-organics/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20180322T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20180322T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075202
CREATED:20180222T213406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180223T154943Z
UID:3348-1521720000-1521723600@farmfoodcaresk.org
SUMMARY:Talking Animal Agriculture: Building Understanding about Hormones\, Antibiotics and Animal Welfare
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nWhat is the public’s most common reference point on animals? Likely very different than yours on a farm. Join this thought-provoking webinar to find ways to transparently discuss contentious issues such as animal welfare. Michele will help you build understanding around issues such as housing\, hormones and antibiotics. She’ll give you tips on creating an action plan for you to go beyond preaching to the choir to more proactively talk about the many issues facing animal agriculture.  \nTalking Agriculture Webinar Series with Michele Payn\nAre you ready to talk about agriculture in a different way? Have you been filled with good intentions to talk about farming with more people since our conference in December\, but need some concrete tactics to help you get started? Our Talking Agriculture series has the answers for you! Michele Payn will be giving three fast-paced\, information-packed webinars on growing the conversation around modern agricultural practices\, animal welfare and grains. She’ll equip you with an action plan to put to work at home and give you ideas how to have better conversations around issues such as GMOs\, animal welfare\, sustainability\, hormones\, chemicals\, farm size\, antibiotics and more. Join us and help grow the farm and food conversation! \nMichele Payn \nMichele Payn\, CSP\, connects the people and science of food and farming as principal of Cause Matters Corp. She is known for being a community catalyst\, a passionate advocate for the global agrifood system – and antagonizing people into action. Michele has worked with farmers in more than 25 countries and founded the weekly online Twitter conversation\, AgChat and Food Chat. Michele’s degrees are in Agricultural Communications and Animal Science from Michigan State University. She is a best-selling author and has earned the Certified Speaking Professional designation\, awarded to less than 10% of professional speakers globally. She resides with her daughter on a small farm in central Indiana\, where they enjoy Registered Holsteins\, MSU Spartans and arguing about science while cooking. Michele connects conversations between the food and farm communities at causematters.com and socially through @mpaynspeaker. She is the author of two books\, No More Food Fights! and Food Truths from Farm to Table\, a #1 best seller. \nOther Webinars in this Series:\n\nTalking Today’s Agriculture: Sharing Different View Points to Connect Farm and Food – March 8\nTalking Crops: Growing a Conversation around GMOs\, Chemicals and Organics – April 3\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Nav_Menu_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget]
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/talking-animal-agriculture-building-understanding-about-hormones-antibiotics-an-animal-welfare/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20180308T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20180308T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075202
CREATED:20180222T211840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T222526Z
UID:3345-1520510400-1520514000@farmfoodcaresk.org
SUMMARY:Talking Today’s Agriculture: Sharing Different View Points to Connect Farm and Food
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nDo you feel like consumers are speaking a different language? Michele provides a unique and challenging perspective from the other side of the plate. You’ll walk away from this high energy webinar with a greater understanding of the people buying food. She’ll help you be ready to talk about farm size\, today’s agricultural practices\, organic choices\, food waste and more. This webinar will encourage you to consider WHY farmers use practices and consider the emotional interests of those outside of agriculture. You will receive a 6.5 step action plan to connect more effectively around the plate. \nTalking Agriculture Webinar Series with Michele Payn\nAre you ready to talk about agriculture in a different way? Have you been filled with good intentions to talk about farming with more people since our conference in December\, but need some concrete tactics to help you get started? Our Talking Agriculture series has the answers for you! Michele Payn will be giving three fast-paced\, information-packed webinars on growing the conversation around modern agricultural practices\, animal welfare and grains. She’ll equip you with an action plan to put to work at home and give you ideas how to have better conversations around issues such as GMOs\, animal welfare\, sustainability\, hormones\, chemicals\, farm size\, antibiotics and more. Join us and help grow the farm and food conversation! \nMichele Payn \nMichele Payn\, CSP\, connects the people and science of food and farming as principal of Cause Matters Corp. She is known for being a community catalyst\, a passionate advocate for the global agrifood system – and antagonizing people into action. Michele has worked with farmers in more than 25 countries and founded the weekly online Twitter conversation\, AgChat and Food Chat. Michele’s degrees are in Agricultural Communications and Animal Science from Michigan State University. She is a best-selling author and has earned the Certified Speaking Professional designation\, awarded to less than 10% of professional speakers globally. She resides with her daughter on a small farm in central Indiana\, where they enjoy Registered Holsteins\, MSU Spartans and arguing about science while cooking. Michele connects conversations between the food and farm communities at causematters.com and socially through @mpaynspeaker. She is the author of two books\, No More Food Fights! and Food Truths from Farm to Table\, a #1 best seller. \nOther Webinars in this Series:\n\nTalking Animal Agriculture: Building Understanding about Hormones\, Antibiotics and Animal Welfare – March 22\nTalking Crops: Growing a Conversation around GMOs\, Chemicals and Organics – April 3\n\n[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Nav_Menu_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget]
URL:https://farmfoodcaresk.org/event/talking-todays-agriculture-sharing-different-view-points-to-connect-farm-and-food/
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