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Upcoming Webinars

10/02/2010
Animal welfare is a cornerstone principle for organic farms. Knowing proper livestock handling can make a big difference in animal health. Jane Morrigan, from Integrity Livestock Services, will give practical guidance on humane handling techniques for dairy and beef cattle, pigs and sheep in organic livestock production.
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Morrigan, Jane M.Sc., P.Ag.
, Integrity Livestock Services
17/02/2010
Colony collapse disorder of bees is a serious and alarming trend that is threatening the livelihood of farmers worldwide. To put the situation into context, Ted Leischner, corresponding CANPOLIN member and conservation volunteer, will discuss what is killing our bees as well as the immediate grassroots actions that farmers can take to assure pollination services, food security and ecological health.
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Leischner , Ted B.Sc.
, CANPOLIN, Corresponding Member and Bee Pollinator Conservation Outreach Volunteer
22/02/2010
This Agri-Webinar explores agricultural value adding and looks at a number of successful Agravators™ (Agra-Innovators) who are using the value adding concept to Power Up Their Farms for new profits and new opportunities for them and the next generation.
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Morton, Gary
Morton Horticultural Associates
01/03/2010
This webinar explores the lessons learned in the first five years of operating a niche agri-tourism business and suggests models and templates from which to grow forward.
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Simpson, Gwendolyn
Inspired Market Gardens
03/03/2010
What’s a social enterprise? Wondering how to set-up a social enterprise? How can social enterprise support your organization and community economic development? Most likely you’ve never heard about social enterprises, or if you have, you wonder what kind of business it is and what it could do for your community. In this hour long webinar you’ll learn more about social enterprise as an approach to support rural revitalization, create jobs and address community economic development.
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08/03/2010
Brenda will walk you through the beef industry from a global perspective through to the production of cattle on your farm.
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Schoepp, Brenda Market Strategist
, Beef Link
15/03/2010
Capturing opportunities in organic agriculture requires good research and planning like most entrepreneurial endeavours. Fortunately we have some good examples of initiatives in multiple sectors of organic to use as examples.
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Hammermeister, Andrew
Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada, NS