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Pre-Conference Networking Event
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 Registration Now Open! For alternative registration and payment options, please contact NOFIA at 705-647-4782 or info@nofia-agri.com DAY 1: Wednesday, February 15, 2023
8:30 a.m. Registration 9:30 a.m. Welcome Session #1: Opportunities for Agriculture in Northern Ontario Ben Lefort, OFA Senior Farm Policy Analyst Take a look at the economic impact of agriculture over the last 5 years and where this positions the north moving into the future! 10:30 a.m. Break 11:00 a.m. Session #2: Land Conversion Dr. Amanda Diochon, Lakehead University Amanda will break down her research on getting recently cleared land into crop production efficiently. To be followed by a producer panel discussion moderated by Pierrette Desrochers featuring Jim Rogers, Jean-Guy Seguin & Mikala Parr. 12:15 p.m. Lunch 1:30 p.m. Session #3: Sustainability in Agronomy - KSE Dr. Josh Nasielski, University of Guelph Josh will discuss his research on cover crops, reduced tillage, oat lodging and more in Northern Ontario. To be followed by a producer panel discussion moderated by Laura Scott featuring Sean Mackey, Micha Gerber & James Parsons. 2:30 p.m. Session #4: Forage Opportunities - KSE Christine O'Reilly, OMAFRA Forage & Grazing Specialist Christine will discuss the role of forages in carbon sequestration and opportunities to maximize forages in Northern Ontario. 3:45 p.m. Break 4:15 p.m. Session #5: Nutrient Management - KSE Chris Brown, OMAFRA Field Crops Sustainability Specialist Chris will talk us through how to efficiently manage manure in a cropping system using the 4R strategy and considering current fertilizer prices. 5:00 p.m. Day 1 Wrap Up 5:30 p.m. Happy Hour 6:30 p.m. Dinner & Evening Program Screening of "The Southern Wind"
DAY 2: Thursday, February 16, 2023
9:00 a.m. Welcome Session #6: Direct Marketing Workshop Crystal Mackay, Loft32 Cole Ambrock & Darla Stepinack, Lakeland College Crystal, Cole & Darla will lead us through an interactive workshop where they will break down everything from developing your brand to social media to business planning. 12:00 p.m. Lunch 1:30 p.m. Session #7: Innovations in Horticulture Sponsored by the Rural Agri-Innovation Network Daniel Bath, Vineland Innovation & Research Centre Daniel will break down the latest project in collaboration with NOFIA, looking at technology options for smaller-scale horticulture producers in Northern Ontario. To be followed by a producer panel hosted by David Thompson featuring Ben Feagin Jr., Donovan Daniel & Stephane Laveigne. 2:45 p.m. Break 3:00 p.m. Session #8: Food Systems & Northern Ontario Kiara Genereaux, Lands First Youth Initiative Kiara will present on the various Indigenous agricultural initiatives ongoing with Sheshegwaning First Nation on Manitoulin Island. Genevieve Sartor, Local Food & Farms Co-op & New Grain Kitchen Genevieve will break down value-chain coordination in Northern Ontario and how she has revolutionized the local food scene on Manitoulin Island. 4:30 p.m. Closing Remarks Accommodations A block of rooms is available at the Holiday Inn in Sudbury where the conference is taking place.
Holiday Inn 1696 Regent St, Greater Sudbury, ON P3E 3Z8
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