Beef Researcher Mentorship Program
The deadline to apply for the BCRC Beef Researcher Mentorship Program is May 1.
Applicants must be recent or soon-to-become applied researchers in Canada, with studies deemed of value to the beef industry, such as cattle health and welfare, beef quality, food safety, genetics, feed efficiency or forages.
Four researchers were selected to participate in the program last year for a one-year term, which ended in July.
Each of those researchers received mentorship from an innovative producer and another industry expert.
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Opportunities include:
- establishing partnerships with industry and other researchers to further research programs
- meeting producers and industry leaders regarding cattle production, beef quality and safety, and the Canadian beef value chain
- attending industry events and touring farms and ranches to better understand the impacts, practicalities and economics of adopting research results
New participants are expected to begin their mentorships Aug. 1.
More information is at beef research.ca/about/mentorship-program.cfm.
Ag-retailer innovation
Five agricultural product retailers were recently recognized for their innovation and excellence during the 10th annual CAAR’s Choice Conference in Banff.
- 4R Nutrient Stewardship Retailer of the Year: AGRIS Co-Operative, Ontario
- Agronomist of the Year: Laurie Manshreck, Manitoba
- the Chairman’s Award: David Thompson, Prince Edward Island
- Retailer of the Year: Top Gro Agro, Alberta
- Retailer Hall of Fame Award: Art Funk (1960-2016), British Columbia
Agriculture literacy
The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed March Agriculture Literacy Month. This year’s theme is, Our Food, Our Story.
It’s an opportunity for producers and industry to share their agricultural stories to young people. It will allow students to take part in activities with local producers and learn more about the industry.
More than 150 producers and other members of the agriculture industry are visiting classrooms around the province to read stories and discuss their agricultural experiences during the month.
Their visits are supplemented by materials provided by Agriculture in the Classroom, such as books and videos.
More information is available by contacting Ron Podbielski at 306-787-1077 or email ron.podbielski@gov.sk.ca.
Rural women celebrated
In an effort to recognize the role women have in agriculture and within their communities, March is Rural Women’s Month in Saskatchewan.
The provincial government said one quarter of farm operators in Saskatchewan are women, and rural women work in all areas of the agriculture industry. Their expertise and leadership helps drive continued growth in the sector.
Women’s groups observe rural Women’s Month each year across the province as they celebrate the contributions of women to Saskatchewan’s society.
Barley Council directors
Armand Parisien was recently elected president of the Canada Malting Co.
Jim Smolik, a farmer from Dawson Creek, B.C., and former assistant chief commissioner at the Canadian Grain Commission, joins the council as a director and the new vice-chair.
Malcolm Odermatt, a farmer from the Peace region, was appointed to represent British Columbia Grain Producers.
Brian Otto was re-appointed as BCC chair.
