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| Wednesday, May 28 |
| 5:00 - 7:00 pm |
Registration |
| Opening evening activities Sponsored by: Farm Credit Canada |
| 7:00 - 9:00 pm |
Cross Country Update
Agriculture Awareness Committees will have an opportunity to make short presentations on their past year's activities. |
| 9:00 - 11:00 pm |
Welcome Reception (Cash Bar and Appetizers)
Renew acquaintances and make new ones while sharing experiences presented in the Cross-Country Update. |
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| Thursday, May 29 |
| 7:00 - 9:00 am |
Registration & Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00 - 9:15 am |
Sponsored by: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Welcoming Remarks - Nancy Reeves, 2003 National Agriculture Awareness Conference Chair
Introduction of Young Agricultural Ambassador of the Day
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| 9:15 - 10:00 am |
Sponsored by: Syngenta Crop Protection Canada
Opening Keynote Address: Can the Canadian Agriculture industry learn from an International experience?
Sir Donald Curry C.B.E. |
| 10:00 - 10:30 am |
Networking and Refreshment Break
Sponsored by Agribrands Purina Canada Inc. / Clarence's Farm Services Ltd. |
| 10:30 - 12 noon |
Co-Sponsored by Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation and Nova Scotia Agricultural College
“The Importance of Getting the Right Message Out”
Brent Finnamore Peak Adventures International
Brent will inspire participants to learn about issues affecting the agriculture industry and to take a leadership role in promoting the industry. |
| 12:00 - 1:30 pm | Buffet Lunch
Sponsored by: Chicken Farmers of Canada
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada will bring greetings from Ottawa and present the new Agriculture Policy Framework |
Concurrent Workshop 'A'
Sponsored by: Ontario Pork
1:30 - 2:30 pm
"The Speak-up for Agriculture Program"
facilitated by:
Crystal Mackay ,Communications Specialist for Ontario Pork;
Kelly Daynard, Communications Specialist for Ontario Cattlemen's Association
Crystal and Kelly will discuss implementing this program into their commodity organizations and relate farmers' experiences. |
1:30 - 2:00 pm
"Agriculture Certificate Program"
Brian Gard; Agriculture Teacher.
2:00 - 2:30 pm
"Agricuture in the Australian Classroom"
Norm Hammond, Primary Agricultural Awareness Liaison Officer |
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2:30 - 3:00 pm Nutrition Break
Sponsored by: Ontario Cattlemen's Association |
Concurrent Workshop 'A' - Continuation
"Speak-up for Agriculture Program continued"
3:00 - 4:30 pm
In a workshop, participants will review what the program teaches and practice these ideas using different scenarios |
"Agriculture Economics - An Introduction to Policy"
3:00 – 3:45 p.m.
“Promoting Agricultural Science”
Heather Cloutier, Senior Communications Advisor for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
3:45 – 4:30 p.m.
“Agriculture Science – Career Project”
Luc Lapointe, Canadian Federation of Agriculture |
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| 6:00 pm |
Bus departs Holiday Inn Express to New Glasgow |
Lobster supper, silent auction and Island entertainment
sponsored by PEI Department of Agriculture and Forestry
Transportation sponsored by Canadian Federation of Agriculture |
| 6:30 - 7:30 pm |
Cash Bar and Silent Auction Bidding |
| 7:30 - 8:30 pm |
A lobster supper the Island way |
| 8:30 - 10:00 pm |
Island entertainment |
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| Friday, May 30 |
| 7:00 - 9:00 am |
Continental Breakfast and Networking Time |
| 8:45 am |
Sponsored by: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Introduction of the Young Agricultural Ambassador of the Day |
Concurrent Workshops 'B' Sponsored by: Canola Info
9:00 - 10:00 am
The Importance of Remembering the Entire Value Chain
Derek Parker, Leader, Value Chain Initiative, Agriculture and Food Council of Alberta |
9:00 - 10:00 am
A Strategizing Workshop for Agriculture Awareness - What are our Current Priorities?
Panel Discussions
Facilitated by
Margaret Weeks; Conference Committee Member
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10:00 - 10:30 am Nutrition Break
Sponsored by: PEI Women in Agriculture |
10:30 - 11:00 am
"FoodTrust of Prince Edward Island"
PEI's Approach to the Value Chain
Barry Cudmore, Chair, FoodTrust of Prince Edward Island
11:00 - 11:45 am
"From Farm to Fork" - Dissecting a Major Campaign
Facilitated by Crystal Mackay;
Debbie McCready,
Promotions Co-ordinator for PEI Pork. |
10:30 - 11:30 am
"A Strategizing Workshop Continued - What do we need to do?"
Interactive Discussion |
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| 12:00 noon Agriculture Tours |
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| Friday, May 30 |
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12:00 Noon
BUS 'A' will depart for MacPhail Homestead
Bus tour Sponsored by: Atlantic Veterinary College |
12:45 p.m.
Bus ‘B’ will depart for Borden
Bus tour Sponsored by: Cavendish Agri-Services, Cavendish Produce & Cavendish Farms |
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| 12:00 Noon |
Working lunch at the Holiday Inn Express sponsored by Canadian Egg Marketing Agency. George Webster, a potato farmer,
discussing the award-winning Maple Plains Environmental Site on his
property |
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| 2:15 pm |
| Vesey's Seeds - Veseys has been serving gardeners for over 60 years...Their slogan, "Seeds for Shorter Seasons". York, PEI.
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| 12:45 pm |
| Bus will depart and drive by the Maple Plains site |
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| 1:30 pm |
| Tour a potato farm operation |
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| 5:00 pm |
| Return to Holiday Inn Express |
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| 4:10pm |
| Depart for Charlottetown |
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| 5:00pm |
| Return to Holiday Inn Express |
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| FRIDAY EVENING FREE!! |
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| Saturday, May 31 |
| 7:30 - 9:30 am |
Continental Breakfast and Networking time |
| 9:15 am |
Sponsored by: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Introduction of the Young Agricultural Ambassador of the Day |
| 9:30 - 11:00 am |
Sponsored by: Ontario Agri-Food Education Inc.
Food Biotechnology - A Critical Analysis of Current Issues - An OAFE Inc. Workshop
Kevin Crouse - OAFE Director Resource Development Food Biotechnology
Here's the latest news on the most recent developments in food biotechnology.
Explore and debate the pros and cons of this controversial issue. All
participants will receive a copy of OAFE's latest biotechnology resource
and CD. Very popular with senior level Family Studies, Geography and
Science teachers.
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| 11:00 - 11:30 am |
Closing Remarks from our Young Agricultural Ambassadors
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| 11:30 - 1:00 pm |
Lunch
Closing Keynote - "The Future of Farming and Food"
Sir Donald Curry
Sponsored by: PEI ADAPT Council |
| 1:00 pm |
Conclusion of Conference Program |
| 6:00 pm |
Post Conference Event:
Charlottetown Driving Park
Enjoy Standardbred racing at the Maritimes oldest track.
One race will be sponsored by the 2003 National Agriculture Awareness Conference.
Come and be a part of presenting the cooler to the winning horse and driver.
Admission is FREE! |
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