2009 Manitoba Forage and Grassland Strategic Workshop

(followed by Manitoba Forage Council Annual Meeting)
Portage la Prairie, MB
 
April 8, 2009

Would you like to learn more about the issues and opportunities facing the Manitoba forage and grassland sector and provide your input on its future direction?

The Manitoba Forage Council is hoping to gain input from participants representing a broad cross section of the forage and grassland industry. 

Ian Wishart, forage producer and KAP President will speak on the “The Future Role of Forage and Grassland in Sustainable Agriculture.”    

Registration is FREE, however, we ask that you register by March 31st so we can plan the day efficiently. Lunch will be provided.

Please reply to this e-mail with Can Attend in the subject line and provide your contact information (as per below).

or call: (204) 726-9393 or fax (204) 726-9703 with your contact information.

Location: Wednesday April 8, 2009; 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
William Glesby Centre, 11-2nd Street N.E., Portage la Prairie

Agenda:
 
9:30 a.m.              Registration and Coffee
 
10:00 a.m.           Welcoming Remarks  
 
10:10 a.m.           Objectives for Workshop   (Workshop facilitated by Kelwin Management Consultants)                        
 
10:20 a.m.           Manitoba Forage Industry Profile
10:40 a.m.           “The Future Role of Forage and Grassland in Sustainable Agriculture”  Ian Wishart, Producer and KAP President

11:15 a.m.           Questions and discussion
 
11:45 a.m.           Workshop Ground Rules                            
 
Noon                     Lunch Break
 
12:45 p.m.           Workshop Topic #1 – New Forage Opportunities                           
                                        Small group discussions to identify new forage opportunities
 
1:15 p.m.             Breakout Group Reports
                                              
1:45 p.m.             Workshop Topic #2 – Challenges and Solutions                                              
                                        Small group discussions to identify and discuss challenges and solutions
 
2:15 p.m.             Breakout Group Reports
                                              
3:15 p.m.             3:15 p.m.             What We Have Heard 
                               
3:30 p.m.             Summary and Next Steps                             
 
3:45 p.m.             Manitoba Forage Council AGM               
 
Registration Form (to use if printing out and faxing in), otherwise, please provide this information in a return e-mail or when registering on the phone.

I/we plan to attend the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Strategic Workshop on April 8, 2009

Name(s)_________________________________________________________

Address_________________________________________________________

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Tel No.____________________________________

E-Mail Address______________________________

Return to:      Wayne Digby
Executive Director
Manitoba Forage Council
125 Patterson Crescent
Brandon, MB
R7A 6T7
Phone: 204-726-9393   Fax: (204) 726-9703
E-mail: mfc@mbforagecouncil.mb.ca by Tuesday March 31.

 We wish to acknowledge support of the Manitoba Rural Adaptation Council and Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives for this planning session.