June CAFA Conference - Farmland Values, Market Volatility and more

Event Details

Time: June 7, 2012 all day
Location: Quality Inn & Suites Woodstock
City/Town: Woodstock
Website or Map: http://www.cafanet.com
Phone: info@cafanet.com
Event Type: conference
Organized By: CAFA - Canadian Association of Farm Advisors
Latest Activity: Mar 28, 2012

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Event Description

On June 7th if you are a farm advisor, consultant or have a stake in the business of farming you want to be attending an event at the Quality Inn & Suites in Woodstock.

Hosted by the Canadian Association of Farm Advisors (CAFA) Inc. June 7 is CAFA's 8th Annual Ontario Conference. Titled “Current & Connected” it is one of the most informative events and possibly one of the best networking opportunities for farm advisors and consultants in the province.

The one day conference capitalizes on providing timely information that professionals need to know and an atmosphere conducive to building business -- it is no surprise that registrants return year after year.

The presentations this year include:

Market volatility -- friend or foe?
Agricultural land values-A global economic outlook and the implications for agriculture
The new faces of farming-A look at three outstanding farm businesses and their owners

That is just the presentations!
► Agenda here.

Plus, there is plenty of opportunity for networking and connecting with the other attendees giving you access to a vast wealth of knowledge.

Everyone there shares your passion for farming!
It is an incredible value for a conference of this high caliber and an worthwhile investment in your professional development.

► Registration form available here. or More information can be found on the CAFA website, www.cafanet.com including a registration form or by contacting CAFA at info@cafanet.com. (Qualifies for 6 CAFA Continuing Professional Development credits).

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