Parkland Ranchers Seminar
This beef and forage seminar is packed with information and innovative leading experts aimed to
help Manitoba beef producers best manage their cattle operations.
Find out the latest news on research, production and marketing for beef and forage management at this
one-day seminar.
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Ste. Rose Community Hall, 561 1st St. S, Ste Rose Du Lac
Morning sessions:
• Manitoba Forage Council Update – Lorne Rossnagel, Director, MFC
• Beef Market Update – Scott McKinnon, Market Analyst, Canfax
• Calving Issues and Vaccines Available for New Calves – Dr. Ron Mentz, Ste. Rose Veterinarian
• Forage Restoration of Land that was Flooded, Land Preparation, Sod Seeding and Other
Management Practices – Ray Bittner, Farm Production Advisor, MAFRI
Afternoon sessions:
• Premises ID Update – David Hunt, Agri-Food Traceability Co-ordinator, MAFRI
• Manitoba Beef Producers Activities and Programs – Bill Murray, MBP Representative
• Crown Lands Update, Land Authorizations and Unit Transfer Policy Changes – Tyson Gillis,
Farm Production Advisor – Crown Lands – MAFRI
• An Introduction to Holistic Management For Beef And Forage Producers – Don Campbell,
Meadow Lake, SK
• Manitoba Packing Plant Update – Doug Cooper, Management Team Leader, ProNatur Beef
Plant Project
There will be booth displays, coffee and lunch.
To pre-register or for more information, call the MAFRI Ste. Rose GO Office at 204-447-4032.
Supported by:
Gagnon Seed Service Ltd.
Manitoba Forage Council
Prairie Mountain Credit Union
RBC Royal Bank
Ste. Rose Ag. Rep. District Soil Conservation Group
Manitoba Beef Producers
Ste. Rose Consumers Co-op Ltd.