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Harvesting Value: Business Opportunities in Value Added Agriculture
Opportunities in Value Added Agriculture will bring the Westman community together to explore the processing of agricultural products within our province. Opportunities in Value Added Agriculture will bring the Westman community together to explore the processing of agricultural products within our province. This one-day forum brings together dynamic speakers, experienced business leaders and agri-processors with resourceful agencies to help identify opportunities in value-added agriculture and the steps to get started.
A diverse and experienced roster of presenters will generate thought-provoking and stimulating discussion and raise awareness of the possibilities that exist. Agriculture is an exciting and dynamic industry and a staple of the Western Manitoba economy. The Brandon Chamber of Commerce, through the Ag Committee, recognizes the important role agriculture and agri-product processing has in the Westman economy.
Registration & Breakfast | ||
Morning Keynote | ||
Kim McConnell | ||
Panel: Factors for Successful Value Added Enterprises | ||
Jeff Vassart, Cargill | Christine Wentworth, McCain Foods | |
Bill Vincent, Shape Foods | ||
Champion of Ag Luncheon (Keynote) | ||
Christine Wentworth, McCain Foods click here for more information |
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Panel: Manitoba Success Stories
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HyLife | ||
Farmery Estate Brewery | Wendell Estate Honey | |
Advancing Ideas: Getting Shelf Ready | ||
LSAM (Life Science Association of MB) | ||
FDC (Food Development Centre) | ||
MAHRN (Manitoba Agri-Health Research Network) | ||
CIC / Fibre City (Composites Innovation Centre) | ||
Networking Reception: Innovation for Tomorrow | ||
BU 3D Printer, ACC Drone & Farmery Estate Brewery | ||
Success inspires: You can learn from the success of others; they will share their secrets.
Connect and grow: This conference brings like-minded people together with a diverse set of skills and knowledge; you could find a partnership you didn?t even know you needed.
The future is limitless: This conference is just the first step; it sets the stage for future success on a community level.
Manitoba has the benefit of a thriving primary agricultural sector contributing millions of dollars to the Manitoba economy. Agribusiness, particularly the food sector, is rapidly consolidating and increasingly responding to the changing tastes and preferences of consumers. This equals opportunity for additional revenue generation through value added agriculture opportunities.
View the poster here.
Included with conference registration:
Date and Time
Thursday Nov 19, 2015
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM CST
8:00 am - Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 am - Conference
11:30 am - Luncheon
5:00 pm - Business After 5 / Reception
Location
Keystone Centre
1175 18th Street
Conference - MNP Hall
Luncheon - UCT Pavilion
Reception/BA5 - MNP Hall
Should you require hotel reservations, use discount code "Harvesting Value" at Canad Inns
Fees/Admission
Registration open to public
Full Conference:
$125 / person
Includes: Champions of Ag Luncheon & light breakfast
Luncheon Only:
$28.50 / Member Early Bird
$33.00 / Member after Nov 10th
$38.50 / Future Member/Non-Member:
prices include GST
Registration & Cancellation Deadline: November 16th
Contact Information
Registration open in October