A workshop for the beef industry is coming to North Battleford on March 20 (file photo/farmnewsNOW) : Brady Lang

By Brady Lang

growing the industry

Area workshops looking to help local producers in agricultural sector

Feb 26, 2019 | 5:10 PM

Local producers will have the opportunity to network, and learn new information on the industry in two separate workshops coming to the Battlefords and area.

The Regional Agriculture Update will feature a series of different speakers from around the industry, with a focus on different opportunities for funding in the sector. There will be eight different sessions throughout the day, which starts at 9:45 a.m., and runs until 4:30 p.m. at the Turtleford Community Centre on March 5.

Some of the programs that will be looked at during the day will be the Canadian Agricultural Partnership Program, Farm Stewardship Program, Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program, as well as informational based sessions on the industry.

Presentations will discuss livestock water quality, range management, quality haying techniques and ranching. Dr. Paul Hardes will also speaking.

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Hardes, a veterinarian located in Turtleford, will speak on diseases in the area, new laws for his field, as well as the client relationship between producers and veterinarians.

Later on in March, The North Battleford Ag Society will host workshop training for local producers in the beef sector. This workshop gives producers an opportunity to network, ask questions and learn more about bio security, as well as safe handling in the beef sector.

The workshop enables producers to receive up to $15,000 for equipment, which can be done online or at the workshop.

Annette Smith, an agri-environmental technician, said there’s a lot to learn at the course, and it will pay the dividends in the end for the three and a half hours spent in the workshop.

“They’ll learn what’s available for funding, that can help supplement some of the projects they’re doing on their farm already,” she said.

The course is $50, and will be held on March 20 at the Agrivilla in North Battleford. The course, hosted by the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, will go in-depth into funding opportunities, as well as the training lead by Les Johnston.

Smith said these two separate workshops gives producers time to share stories, bounce ideas off one another, and grow as an economy rather than a singular producer.

“It’s always interesting to hear peoples side of the stories,” she said. “What they’re doing on the farm, and what’s working for them.”

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