CAAP
Application Deadlines:
Projects where the requested amount is over $10,000:
April 6, 2010
Projects where the requested amount is $10,000 or less:
April 16 , 2010
For more information on or to apply to the CAAP program, please go to www.agcouncil.ca/caap.htm.
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| CAAP funding update
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Since April 1, 2009, the ACS Board of Directors has approved Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (CAAP) funding for 20 projects for a total commitment of $3,683,234.
CAAP is a five-year (2009-2014), $163 million national Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) initiative. This federal program encourages farmers, processors, distributors, and retailers to work together to find innovative solutions to common concerns and to explore new market opportunities.
CAAP funds projects that align with priorities identified by industry and/or government at the national, regional and multi-regional levels by focusing on:
· Seizing opportunities
· Responding to new and emerging issues
· Pathfinding and piloting solutions to new and ongoing issues
To learn more about CAAP or ACS or to download an application form, please visit www.agcouncil.ca/caap or call 1-800-641-8256 or (306) 975-6847. For more information on national CAAP, its criteria, or contact information for regional industry councils, please visit AAFC's website at www.agr.gc.ca/caap or call toll-free at 1-877-290-2188.
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ACS welcomes new member
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ACS would like to welcome our newest member, the Saskatchewan Canola Growers Association (SCGA).
The SCGA is a member-based, nonprofit organization that began in 1969 as a small group of concerned growers. They provide a strong, effective voice to governments and industry in order to direct the future of agriculture.
The objectives of the SCGA include:
- serving producers by "monitoring" all facets of the industry to ensure their best interests;
- acting as a liaison between growers and other canola industry stakeholders on policy related issues;
- and helping to provide the latest agronomic and marketing information on canola and it's quality products.
If your organization is interested in becoming an ACS member, please go to our membership page or call us at (306) 975-6847 or 1-800-641-8256.
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| Learning the science of agriculture
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 June of 2009 saw the opening of Richard Ag-grow-land, a new permanent exhibit at the Saskatchewan Science Centre showcasing agriculture in Saskatchewan.
After years of planning and support from many in Saskatchewan's agriculture and agri-food sector, including Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada who provided adaptation funding through the Agriculture Council of Saskatchewan, the exhibit opened to the public. Richardson Ag-grow-land highlights current farm practices, celebrates the science and cutting edge tools of modern day agriculture in Saskatchewan, and demonstrates the influence that Saskatchewan's agriculture industry has around the world.
The exhibit features the Saskatchewan Science Centre mascot, Discovery Jones, and his dog, Tungsten, who take Science Centre visitors on a tour of the agriculture industry in Saskatchewan. From driving a combine to shipping lentils to India, this interactive exhibit shows how high-tech agriculture has become.
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| FBDI courses listed on CATE website
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In 2009, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, through the federal/provincial Growing Forward bilateral agreement, created the Farm Business Development Initiative (FBDI). The FBDI was created to help farmers to develop business plans and enhance business skills in nine business practice areas: business strategy; marketing; production economics; human resources; finance; environment; succession planning; business structure; and risk management
The Centre for Agribusiness Training and Education (CATE) website is continually adding FBDI courses.
To see all of the FBDI courses, please go to www.agtraining.ca. Any
questions about CATE can be directed to Lesley Dirkson, CATE
Coordinator, at 975-6847 or dirksonl@agcouncil.ca.
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| ACS looking for
mentors and protégés
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 The AMI, which is being run by
ACS under the guidance of the Business Mentorship Institute
of Saskatchewan Inc. (BMI), will match entrepreneurs with
experienced business owners, establishing a relationship whereby the
protégé will learn from the mentor's experience and industry
knowledge. Applications from prospective protégés and mentors are now
being accepted by ACS.
The pilot initiative will match protégés and mentors. Owners of
non-competing businesses will be matched to ensure a beneficial and
cooperative relationship forms between the protégé and mentor.
Once each protégé and mentor are matched, they will be given training
by BMI, which will provide the tools and structure for both the
mentor and protégé that will guide them through the process and allow
them to build a successful relationship. Currently six people are
participating in the program and are finding it to be an
excellent experience.
Please check out the AMI page on the ACS
website to download application forms and learn more about the
program. You may also contact Bev Magill at 975-8928 or magillb@agcouncil.ca.
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Funded
by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the Canadian
Agricultural Adaptation Program (CAAP) is a
five-year (2009-2014), $163 million program aimed
at helping the sector adapt and remain
competitive. CAAP provides an industry-led
innovative and cooperative approach to funding
projects at the national, multi-regional and
regional levels.
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| CAAP
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| ACS Welcomes New Member |
| Learning the Science of Agriculture |
| FBDI Courses listed on CATE website |
| ACS looking for mentors and proteges |
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Calendar of
Events
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April 13-15, 2010
Implementing HACCP into Food Processing Operations - Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre.
Contact Valerie Menzies at the Food Centre at 933-7555 to register.
April 16, 2010
ACS Strategic Planning Swap - Candle/Span Room, Atrium Building (111 Research Drive), Innovation Place in Saskatoon.
For more information, e-mail ACS.
June 18, 2010
ACS Annual General Meeting and Industry Forum.
Evraz Place, Regina.
More details will be available shortly on the ACS events
page.
Sep. 12-15, 2010
The 2010 Agricultural Biotechnology International Conference (ABIC)
returns to Saskatoon this September. It will include four keynote
presentations, 66 expert speakers, and a tradeshow. For more
information, go to the ABIC
website.
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