Canada brand refreshed
The federal government announced a fresh new look of the Canada Brand program to help agriculture businesses showcase products.
The program offers members:
- A new logo, modernized graphics and branded taglines.
- A revamped marketing toolbox with video content, animated graphics, refreshed marketing messaging, a revitalized photo library and a revamped client portal system.
Vet association has new president
Dr. Natasha Kutryk has been appointed president of the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association for 2023.
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Kutryk grew up on a farm near Beauvallon, Alta. She obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon in 2014.
She has since worked in mixed or large animal practices in New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Canada.
Her current role is with Merck Animal Health as senior specialist for scientific marketing affairs for Western Canada.
B.C. – Alta. Seed growers appoint new directors
Alberta-British Columbia Seed Growers recently announced its new board of directors.
Brian Ellis is the incoming president and Sarah Weigum is vice-president.
Ellis has served on the board for four years. The farmer and manufacturer is well-versed in the seed industry.
Weigum also has leadership experience with other provincial boards.
In addition, Steven Meinczinger and Stephen Sendziak were elected provincial directors.
The organization also presented two Bill Witbeck Awards in recognition of service to pedigreed seed production in Canada to Gordon Hill and Renee Hoyme.
An Honorary Life Member Award was extended to Dr. Sheri Strydhorst in recognition of her service to the seed industry in Alberta.
Canterra fundraiser seeks nominations
Canterra Seeds is accepting nominations in its Rooted in the Prairies Project until March 31 for seed to be planted in the 2023 crop year.
Farmers can partner with Canterra to plant a crop in support of a cause with proceeds donated to the charitable or non-profit organization nominated.
The Minnedosa Grain Growing Project, which donates the proceeds of its fields to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, was the recipient of 12 bags of CS4000 LL canola seed last year, which resulted in a $42,000 contribution to the charity.
Each donation means fewer expenses to grow the crop, which can potentially lead to additional funds for the charity.
More information is at canterra.com.
Nominators may also put an organization forward for a monetary donation directly from Canterra Seeds until Sept. 30.
Beef research award nominations sought
Nominations are being accepted for the Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation.
Each year, the Beef Cattle Research Council recognizes a researcher or scientist whose work has contributed to advancements in the competitiveness and sustainability of the Canadian beef industry.
Nominations must be submitted to info@beefresearch.ca no later than May 1, along with three or more letters of support that speak to the nominee’s influence on Canada’s beef industry.
