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Canadian Forage and Grassland Association Conference and AGM

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Canadian Forage and Grassland Association Conference and AGM

Time: November 17, 2014 at 7am to November 19, 2014 at 4pm
Location: Chateau Bromont
Street: 90 Stanstead Street, Bromont J2L 1K6
City/Town: Bromont
Website or Map: http://www.cvent.com/events/5…
Phone: 204 254 4192
Event Type: confrence, and, agm
Organized By: Canadian Forage and Grassland Association
Latest Activity: Oct 16, 2014

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Our premier hay, straw and forage products, exceptional producers, and our abundant forage and grassland resources power Canada's beef and dairy sector. However, reduced focus on forage research and development, coupled with increasing returns for annual crops and the resulting decrease in forage acreage has negatively impacted the industry. Transportation costs and logistical issues also have influenced the ability of some provinces to export. Despite this, our dairy sector continues to need high quality hay, straw and forage products and our rapidly expanding beef industry has similar requirements. As well, our Canadian exporters have managed to successfully negotiate protocols with key importing nations such as the US, UK and the Middle East and have consequently increased the potential for forage exports to new markets.

Opportunities abound for commercial entrepreneurs and innovative companies positioned to take advantage of existing and new markets within this expanding and dynamic sector of the Canadian economy. Attend our annual conference November 18-19, with an optional tour on November 17, in the beautiful Eastern Townships of Québec, to help us continue to forge a path forward for our strategic forage and grassland industry. Click Here for More Information

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