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SUMMARY:Webinar - Selling Food in Alberta? Know the Regulations
DESCRIPTION:Webinar – presented by Chinook Applied Research Association (CARA) \nDate: May 7\, 2020 @ 2 pm MDT \nIf you are new to or considering selling food in Alberta\, join Eileen Kotowich and Karen Goad for a quick review of the regulations you need to know before selling food in Alberta. Know that different regulations apply to different market channels and different types of food. Understand the regulatory agency roles\, build your industry network and learn where to get more information. This webinar is being put on in conjunction with the Chinook Applied Research Association (CARA). CARA is a producer-directed society dedicated to expanding agricultural research activity in the Special Areas and MD of Acadia. Our program of applied research\, demonstration and extension projects provides a link in the transfer of knowledge and technology between research and the producer. \nClick to register
URL:https://spencer-hort-solutions.ca/event/webinar-selling-food-in-alberta-know-the-regulations/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Alberta\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Local Food Market Channels - an Overview
DESCRIPTION:Webinar – presented by Chinook Applied Research Association \nDate: May 5\, 2020 @ 2pm \nThis webinar is for producers who are considering selling food in Alberta. Eileen Kotowich\, farmers’ market specialist and Karen Goad\, farm direct marketing specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry will discuss the scope of the local food opportunity in Alberta and market strategies for selling food products direct to consumers. We will explore the advantages and challenges of common market channel options including farmers’ market and farm gate sales\, online\, foodservice\, retail and more. This webinar is being put on in conjunction with the Chinook Applied Research Association (CARA). CARA is a producer-directed society dedicated to expanding agricultural research activity in the Special Areas and MD of Acadia. Our program of applied research\, demonstration and extension projects provides a link in the transfer of knowledge and technology between research and the producer. \nClick to Register
URL:https://spencer-hort-solutions.ca/event/webinar-local-food-market-channels-an-overview/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Alberta\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Dealing with rugose at the border
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Greenhouse Canada Magazine \nWebinar – Dealing with rugose at the border \nWebinar description:\nWith cases of the tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) appearing in different countries across the globe\, regulatory agencies are trying to limit its spread. Hear about the impacts of ToBRFV on US and Canadian growers\, with particular emphasis on the US Federal Order introduced last November. \nSpeaker: Michael Bledsoe\, PhD\, Vice President\, Food Safety and Regulatory Affairs\, Village Farms \nDate: Wednesday\, April 29\, 2020 @ 12 noon – 1 pm MT (2-3 pm ET)
URL:https://spencer-hort-solutions.ca/event/webinar-dealing-with-rugose-at-the-border/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Alberta\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200428T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Keeping out the Rugose
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Greenhouse Canada Magazine \nWebinar – Keeping out the Rugose \nWebinar description:\nSince its first sighting in 2014\, the tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) has been found in different parts of the world. Learn about its symptoms and pathways for transmission. Take these preventative measures and enhance the biosecurity of your greenhouse. \nSpeaker: Cara McCreary\, Greenhouse vegetable IPM specialist\, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture\, Food and Rural Affairs \nDate: Tuesday\, April 28\, 2020 @ 12 noon – 1 pm MT (2-3 pm ET)
URL:https://spencer-hort-solutions.ca/event/webinar-keeping-out-the-rugose/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Alberta\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Garden retail in the age of COVID
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Greenhouse Canada Magazine \nWebinar – Garden retail in the age of COVID \nWebinar description:\nCOVID has changed how consumers shop. Unless independent garden centres change up their retail options\, their businesses will continue to take a hit. International retail guru\, John Stanley\, gets to the root of the challenge in Canada and in the world\, and shares insights on what IGCs can do\, and are doing\, to move product and engage their audience both current and new. \nSpeaker: John Stanley\, Retail Speaker and Consultant \nDate: Monday\, April 21\, 2020 @ 7-8am MT (9-10 am ET) \nWEBINAR: Garden retail in the age of COVID \n \nRegister to reserve your spot (and/or to get a copy of the recording emailed to you afterwards)
URL:https://spencer-hort-solutions.ca/event/webinar-garden-retail-in-the-age-of-covid/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Alberta\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Webinar - COVID Protocols in the Greenhouse
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Greenhouse Canada Magazine \nWebinar – COVID-19 Protocols in the Greenhouse \nSpeaker: Jennifer Wright – Canadian Agricultural Human Resources Council (CAHRC) \nDate: April 16\, 2020 @ 12 Noon – 1 pm MT (2-3pm ET) \nRegister to secure your spot (and to receive the recording via email)
URL:https://spencer-hort-solutions.ca/event/webinar-covid-protocols-in-the-greenhouse/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Alberta\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Alternative Market Channels to Retail & Food Service - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:WEBINAR – Alternative Market Channels to Retail and Food Service \nOffered by Alberta Agriculture and Forestry \nDATE: 16 April\, 2020 \nTIME: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. \nhttps://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5490306163352447243 \nMany Alberta food entrepreneurs are familiar with the traditional market options available for them to sell their products – from farmers’ markets to food service to retail. But there are many other options that may be less well known. Margurite Thiessen will talk about the opportunity to access new markets including online\, major sporting events and more.
URL:https://spencer-hort-solutions.ca/event/alternative-market-channels-to-retail-food-service-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Alberta\, Canada
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