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SUMMARY:Infographic and Poster Showcase Invitation to Students and Academics
DESCRIPTION:Showcase your expertise and research!\nInfographic and Poster Showcase Invitation to Students and Academics \nSubmit your Poster – more information:  \nDeadline to submit your poster: November 1\, 2025 \nThe Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) is hosting a scientific poster showcase in conjunction with the 2025 16th annual CFGA conference\, Nov. 18 to 21\, 2025\, in Fredericton\, New Brunswick. \nThe CFGA provides a national voice for all Canadians who produce hay and forage products and for those whose production is dependent upon forage and grassland production. \nThis opportunity is open to eligible research\, English or French\, which may be of interest to CFGA members. Details about submitting a poster or infographic are attached. \nContact the CFGA at info@canadianfga.ca by Nov. 1\, 2025\, to express interest in submitting a poster or infographic for the CFGA’s 16th Annual Conference. \nFull details about the conference can be found on the CFGA website. \nWho: Graduate and undergraduate students and academics involved in agriculture\, science or social science\, with an interest or potential interest in forage and grasslands.\nThe students and academics must have conducted the research or come up with the proposed concept as presented in the poster or infographic. Students are eligible to submit for 12 months after the month of graduation. Research should have been conducted over the past year on forages and grasslands.\nHaven’t completed your research? That’s ok\, tell us about your research concept. \nWhat: A poster and infographic showcase at the 15th annual Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) 2025 conference in Fredericton\, New Brunswick\, Nov. 18 to 21\, 2025. The conference will include activities where students and academics can connect with government and academic scientists and extension personnel. Hear the latest forage research as well as the research and extension needs of the forage industry. \nWhen: Nov. 18 to 21\, 2025\, during the CFGA’s 15th Annual Conference.\nAn excellent student rate is offered for the conference. We encourage you to attend. Registration is available here. \nWhere: Crowne Plaza Fredericton-Lord Beaverbrook\, an IHG Hotel\, 659 Queen St\, Fredericton\, NB E3B 1C4. \nHow: Contact the CFGA at info@canadianfga.ca by Nov. 1\, 2025\, to express interest in submitting a poster or infographic for the CFGA’s 16th Annual Conference. \nMore information: For more information on the showcase\, contact Trudy Kelly Forsythe at info@canadianfga.ca.
URL:https://sia.sk.ca/event-calendar/infographic-and-poster-showcase-invitation-to-students-and-academics/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20251002T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20251002T131500
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SUMMARY:Environment and Climate Change Canada's Food Waste Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Food Waste Webinar\nSign in\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nEnvironment and Climate Change Canada’s Food Waste Webinar | Environnement et Changement climatique Canada – Webinaire sur le gaspillage alimentaire\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\nLe français suit \nSession 1: Household Food Waste Prevention \nOctober 2\, 2025 | 1:30-3:15 PM EST \nEnvironment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is pleased to launch a webinar series to showcase the Waste Reduction and Management Division’s Grant and Contribution funding recipients whose projects focus on food waste prevention and diversion. These sessions are designed to provide professionals and practitioners a convenient and accessible learning platform to stay up-to-date with the latest research\, resources and best practices from across Canada. The information shared is intended to help strengthen collective efforts to minimize food and other organic waste disposal in Canadian landfills. \nThe first webinar is focusing on household food waste prevention. During this session\, we’ll hear from ECCC funding recipients\, the Regional Municipality of York and the National Zero Waste Council\, as well as their project partners\, on the objectives and outcomes of their projects. \nJoin our speakers at this virtual event as they present emerging and innovative practices and research focusing on the prevention of household food waste. \n  \nSéance 1 : Prévention du gaspillage alimentaire des ménages \n2 octobre 2025 | de 13 h 30 à 15 h 15 (HE) \nEnvironnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) est heureux de lancer une série de webinaires afin de présenter les bénéficiaires de subventions et contributions accordées par la Division de la réduction et de la gestion des déchets dans le cadre de projets axés sur la prévention et le détournement des déchets alimentaires. \nCes séances sont conçues pour offrir aux professionnels et aux praticiens une plateforme d’apprentissage pratique et accessible qui leur permettra de se tenir au courant des plus récentes recherches\, ressources et pratiques exemplaires à l’échelle du Canada. L’information partagée vise à renforcer les efforts collectifs pour réduire au minimum l’élimination des aliments et des autres déchets organiques dans les lieux d’enfouissement canadiens. \nLe premier webinaire porte sur la prévention du gaspillage alimentaire dans les ménages. Au cours de cette séance\, nous entendrons les bénéficiaires du financement d’ECCC\, la municipalité régionale de York\, le Conseil national zéro déchet ainsi que leurs partenaires de projets nous parler des objectifs et des résultats de leurs projets. \nJoignez-vous à nos conférenciers au cours de cet événement virtuel où ils présenteront des pratiques et des recherches émergentes et novatrices axées sur la prévention du gaspillage alimentaire dans les ménages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\nThu\, Oct 02\n\n\n11:30 AM – 1:15 PM CST\n\n\n\nOnline event\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://sia.sk.ca/event-calendar/environment-and-climate-change-canadas-food-waste-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20251006T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20251014T170000
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SUMMARY:Humboldt livestock producers\, save the date!
DESCRIPTION:Sign up today to have your operation visited by the Humboldt region’s livestock and feed extension specialist for feed sample collection. \nOperations will be visited in October and November. \nLocation: Humboldt Region\nTo Register:\n            Call: 306-682-6701\n            Email: rikki.wilson@gov.sk.ca \nDeadline to register is October 14\, 2025. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Ministry of Agriculture’s Humboldt Regional Services office is working to make feed testing more accessible to livestock producers in the region. Don’t miss our upcoming feed testing tour! Sign up today to have your regional livestock and feed extension specialist visit your operation this fall to assist with feed sample collection\, test selection\, analysis interpretation and one-on-one ration development. \n\n\n\n\nWe’re Here to Help… \nYou can submit feed and water samples anytime through your local regional office or at participating Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation offices. \nFor more information or to register\, please contact the Humboldt Regional Services office at 306-682-6701. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHumboldt Regional Office \n2414 Westwood Drive\, Humboldt\n306-682-6701
URL:https://sia.sk.ca/event-calendar/humboldt-livestock-producers-save-the-date/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20251007T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20251007T160000
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SUMMARY:Making ranch records work - Advancements in Agricultural Research Series
DESCRIPTION:October 7\, 2025 \nMaking ranch records work: Tracking the right numbers for a more sustainable operation\nDr. Eric Micheels\, Associate Professor\, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics \nRegister Here:
URL:https://sia.sk.ca/event-calendar/making-ranch-records-work-advancements-in-agricultural-research-series/
LOCATION:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20251014T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20251030T170000
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SUMMARY:Assiniboine College - 10-week course - Prairie Trusted Advisor Partnership (TAP)
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\nThe Canadian Prairies Trusted Advisor Partnership (CP TAP) equips agronomists\, industry leaders\, and other agriculture industry professionals with advanced knowledge in soil health management science and practice. The course is designed to address the unique crop production challenges of the Canadian Prairies. Topics include zone-based management\, intercropping and cover cropping\, fertility management\, weed management\, integrating livestock and grain crop production\, and agronomic consulting. Through an Internet-based peer network\, participants will have access to agronomy expertise long after the course has concluded. \nThe training is Internet-based and provides flexibility to agronomists and others seeking to bolster their skills and knowledge. The course will count towards Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) certification and provincial agrology licensing requirements. Participants will also receive a certificate of completion to document their training. \nThe training is offered in partnership with Sustainable Food Lab\, Nature United\, and industry partners. Canadian Prairies TAP is built on the Northern Plains TAP model and its curriculum has been adapted to the Canadian Prairies. \n\n\nLength: 10 weeks\n\n\nProgram Start: October 14\, 2025\n\n\nCredential: Course/Workshop/Seminar\n\n\nCredits: 15\n\n\nCourse Load: Part-time\n\n\n\n\nAgriculture Extension: 204.725.8700 ext 6716\n\n\nagextension@assiniboine.net\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Online
URL:https://sia.sk.ca/event-calendar/assiniboine-college-10-week-course-prairie-trusted-advisor-partnership-tap/
LOCATION:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20251014T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20251014T160000
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SUMMARY:Dr Tristan Skolrud - Advancements in Agricultural Research Series
DESCRIPTION:October 14\, 2025 \nDr. Tristan Skolrud\, Associate professor\, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics \nRegister Here! 
URL:https://sia.sk.ca/event-calendar/dr-tristan-skolrud-advancements-in-agricultural-research-series/
LOCATION:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20251021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20251021T150000
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SUMMARY:Irrigation Saskatchewan Fall Stakeholder meeting
DESCRIPTION:Irrigation Saskatchewan Fall Stakeholder meeting  This Stakeholder Meeting session is open to everyone. \nRegistration is free\, but required.\n Lunch will be provided.\n\nDate: October 21st 2025. \nTime: 10 am – 3:00 (Lunch will be provided) \nLocation: Outlook Civic Centre\, 520 Semple Street\, Outlook\, SK S0L 2N0 \nTickets:
URL:https://sia.sk.ca/event-calendar/irrigation-saskatchewan-fall-stakeholder-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20251021T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20251021T160000
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SUMMARY:Finding balance: Sustainability of Cow-Calf Production in Saskatchewan - Advancements in Agricultural Research
DESCRIPTION:October 21\, 2025 \nFinding balance: Sustainability of Cow-Calf Production in Saskatchewan\nKathy Larson\, Professional research associate and Ministry of Agriculture Strategic Research Program agricultural economist\, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics \nThis talk will touch on the economic sustainability of cow-calf operations and share results from the financial analysis of practices with soil health or sustainability claims. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://sia.sk.ca/event-calendar/finding-balance-sustainability-of-cow-calf-production-in-saskatchewan-advancements-in-agricultural-research/
LOCATION:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20251022T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20251022T150000
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SUMMARY:SIA - Orientation to Agrology Workshop - October 22\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: Only licensed agrologists qualify to participate in the workshop. Applications sent in do not count as licensed\, please wait to register! \nDate: Wednesday\, October 22\, 2025 \nTime: 8:30 am to 3:00 pm \nLocation: Online Webinar \nCost: $208.95 (includes GST) Note: Price does not include processing fees. \nRegistration Deadline: Monday\, October 20\, 2025 \nMaximum – 10 participants \nWebinar Requirements – MUST CONNECT WITH AUDIO & VIDEO \nNOTE: The meeting link\, ID and password will be sent to you via email the day before the workshop. \nRegistration Deadline: Monday October 20\, 2025 \nRegistration
URL:https://sia.sk.ca/event-calendar/sia-orientation-to-agrology-workshop-october-22-2025/
LOCATION:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20251028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20251028T140000
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SUMMARY:SIA Northeast Branch Activity -  Bourgault Facility Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the SIA NE Branch for a tour of Bourgault Facilities on Tuesday\, October 28\, 2025 from 10:00am at Bourgault Industry Headquarters\, 500 HWY #368N St. Brieux\, SK. \nCost: No Charge \nRegistration  \nLunch will be provided\, sponsored by Bourgault Industries. \nRegistration Deadline: October 26\, 2025 \nMaximum number of participants: 25 \nAbout the Presenter: Curtis de Gooijer PAg\, CCA is the Agronomy Team Lead at Bourgault Industries Ltd. in St. Brieux\, Saskatchewan. As a Professional Agrologist (PAg) and Certified Crop Advisor (CCA)\, he helps to lead Bourgault’s 2\,500-acre research and commercial farm. Curtis oversees agronomy trials\, fertilizer placement studies\, and large-scale equipment testing to evaluate how seeding systems perform under real-world conditions. His work integrates producer challenges into Bourgault’s research\, helping refine equipment design and agronomic recommendations. Each year\, these trials provide valuable insights internally and externally for Bourgault employees\, farmers and agronomists on how to maximize the performance of Bourgault equipment. \nThis event qualifies as a branch activity for articling milestones and as CPD \n 
URL:https://sia.sk.ca/event-calendar/sia-northeast-branch-bourgault-facility-tour/
LOCATION:Bourgault Industries\, St. Brieux\, SK
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