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Saskatchewan Agriculture offers scholarship
Stewards in Sustainability is the theme of Saskatchewan Agriculture’s 2016 scholarship.
The goal is to get students thinking more about agriculture.
Students can submit a three minute video or a 1,000 word essay based on topics about agriculture and sustainability, such as technology’s role in agricultural sustainability, sustainable production practices, youth’s role in sustainability and environmental success stories.
The winning scholarship is $4,000 and the three runner-up scholarships are $2,000 each.
They will be awarded to students in Grade 12 and recent graduates entering agriculture-related post-secondary studies in 2016.
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The application deadline is March 1.
For more information, visit saskatchewan.ca/business/agriculture-natural-resources-and-industry/agribusiness-farmers-and-ranchers/thinkag/prepare-for-career/scholarships.
Program promotes nutrient stewardship
Young agricultural professionals, including farmers and advisers, recently had the opportunity to complete the 4R National Nutrient Stewardship Survey.
Survey results will provide further information about current practices and opportunities.
Fertilizer Canada and Farm Management Canada organized the survey, which explored nutrient stewardship practices on Canadian farms.
More information is at www.fmc-gac.com.
Survey examines barriers to women in agriculture
The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council is conducting a survey to study potential barriers to women advancing to senior management and executive positions in agriculture.
The 15-minute survey is part of the council’s three-year research project, Supporting the Advancement of Women in Agriculture.
It is open to men and women until Nov. 30 and is available at www.cahrc-ccrha.ca/Supportingwomeninagriculture.
Survey information will help develop programs and resources to assist women in agriculture. It will also include agriculture employers, organizations and training institutions to improve access to leadership opportunities and business success for women.
For more information, visit www.cahrc-ccrha.ca.
Alberta plans Mexican trade mission
Alberta agri-food companies interested in exporting to Mexico are invited to exhibit in the Canadian pavilion at Expo ANTAD 2016 in Guadalajara, Mexico, March 16-18.
Alberta Agriculture is organizing the trade mission with the Ontario agriculture ministry and Canada’s embassy to Mexico.
It is one of the largest food and beverage trade shows in Mexico and attracts key buyers from supermarkets, department and specialty stores and the country’s largest importers and distributors.
Major retail chains include Walmart, Soriana, Chedraui, Comercial Mexicana and HEB.
Eligible companies must be export ready with a strong interest in expanding into the Mexican market.
All companies require commercial general liability insurance of at least $2 million, which includes products and completed operations.
Companies may be reimbursed up to a maximum of $1,500 to help offset a portion of their travel expenses, including airfare, accommodations and a trade show pass for one representative per company.
For more information, contact Dusan Rnjak at 780-638-3851.
