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Canola Day @ Manitoba Ag Days 2016
January 19, 2016 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Canola Day
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Keystone Centre
Main Program Area
Brandon, MB
9:00 a.m. Harvest Management of Canola: Tips for putting more bushels in the bin.
Angela Brackenreed-Regional Agronomist
Canola Council of Canada
Angela will be sharing tips to better manage canola harvest at 9:00 am in the FCC Theatre on Tuesday morning. Learn how you can maximize harvest efficiencies on your farm, reduce losses and increase your bottom line.
9:45 a.m. STARS : 2 things you need to do when you call 911
STARS staff
You or a family member are in a farm accident, 40 miles from the nearest hospital, paramedics determine you need to be airlifted to save your life. A quick call and STARS are landing in your field. Find out what you need to do to ensure STARS responds to your call. Come hear STARS, learn about the program and how you can be prepared to do your part in the rescue effort.
10:00 a.m. Canola Council of Canada Update
Brian Innes – Vice President, Government Relations
Canola Council of Canada
Brian is the Vice President of the Canola Council of Canada, representing 45,000 Canola growers and Industry partners from across Canada. Hear from Brian why the Canola Council of Canada strives to attain the goal of making canola a profitable crop through agronomics, sustainability, marketing and promotion. 90% of canola is exported and CCC is working on behalf of the canola growers to keep major markets open, new markets developed and sustainable production of Canada’s #1 most valuable crop.
10:30 a.m. Canadian Canola Growers Update
Rick White – Chief Executive Officer
Canadian Canola Growers
Rick is the Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Canola Growers Association. Farmers know CCGA administers the largest farm cash advance program in Canada, what you might not know is that CCGA is also the national policy arm of the canola growers, representing over 45,000 farmers from BC to Ontario. Join us to hear current information on the Cash Advance program and the importance of having a strong Farmer voice on policy issues.
11:00 a.m. Canola Market Update
Glen Hodgson – Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist
The Conference Board of Canada
Glen is the Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist of The Conference Board of Canada. What is more important to a canola grower? Canola markets! Glen will update canola growers on what is happening with the canola markets in Canada and an overview of what is going on around the world. Glen is an dynamic economist and is always ready to discuss the tough issues.