Wednesday, January 24, 2024
- 9:00 AM
Registration for the Alberta Canola conference opens at 8:00am. Coffee is served. Come meet the Alberta Canola directors and staff as we prepare to welcome the world of canola to the Peace region.
- 9:15 AM
Andre Harpe & Roger Chevraux welcome attendees to the 2nd annual Alberta Canola Conference.
- 10:00 AM
Alberta Canola staff discuss this emerging and evolving topic and what it means to you, the canola grower.
- 10:30 AM
- 12:00 PM
Join Alberta Canola for an update on the activities and programs underway in an effort to support the long-term success of canola farmers in Alberta. The 2022-23 audited financial statements and the budget for the current fiscal year will be reviewed along with voting on any resolutions brought forward.
The 34th Annual General Meeting will be held as a hybrid event. Growers and guests that want to attend the AGM online can click here to register.
Click here for a copy of the 2022-23 Alberta Canola Producers Commission Annual Report.
- 1:00 PM
Lunch is included with registration.
- 2:00 PM
Learn about the National Canola Marketing Program's initiatives to increase consumer demand for canola in key Canadian markets and find out how we are telling the story of canola to consumers.
- 3:00 PM
Brittany Wood, Director of Utilization with the Canola Council of Canada, will discuss canola's global destinations. Gain insights into the international markets that depend on Canadian canola and explore the opportunities and challenges they bring forth.
- 3:30 PM
- 4:30 PM
Heather Watson, Executive Director of Farm Management Canada, will showcase findings from their studies on the habits of the most successful farm business managers and the opportunities to get fired up for farm management through the various programs, tools, and educational opportunities available through Canada's leading voice for farm management excellence.
- 6:00 PM
Engage in conversations with the speakers, Alberta Canola directors, staff, and fellow attendees.
Cash bar with light appetizers.
- 10:00 PM
Join us for an evening acknowledging the decades of leadership provided by past Alberta Canola Peace Region Directors and recognizing Walter Paszkowski for his lifetime of leadership in the canola industry, the Peace Region, and the Province of Alberta. Come and celebrate with Alberta Canola!
A great meal, followed by a short program, and an evening of coming together as an agriculture community.
Mr. Walter Paszkowski
Banquet Tickets are $25 per person
*banquet tickets are only available to attendees of the Conference or Research Symposium*
Seating is limited.
Thursday, January 25, 2024
- 8:30 AM
Join us early for a complimentary full hot breakfast that is included in your registration
- 8:45 AM
Alan Hampton, Chair of Alberta Canola's Research Committee, will kick off the Research Symposium.
- 9:30 AM
Clint Jurke, Agronomy Director with the Canola Council of Canada, will offer an overview of ongoing canola research, not just within Canada, but also across the globe.
- 10:30 AM
Hear from the research scientists as they discuss some of their current canola related research projects plus they will highlight what issues keep them awake at night that could become bigger issues for canola growers and may warrant research investments going forward.
- 10:45 AM
- 12:00 PM
Alberta Canola's Research Symposium Panel will address the specific challenges faced by canola growers in the Peace region. This forum offers growers and agronomists the chance to pinpoint current and future research opportunities and challenges for canola growers in the Peace region.
Facilitated by Jay Whetter, the morning session comprises researcher updates and an interactive panel to foster collaboration and discussion among canola growers and agronomists regarding research opportunities.
- 1:00 PM
The Alberta Canola Conference & Research Symposium wraps up with a complimentary lunch.
