Annual Beekeepers' Field Day

Jun 06, 2016

The 63rd Annual Beekeepers’ Field Day takes place on Friday, June 17, 2016, at the Beaverlodge Research Farm, at 100038 Township Road 720, Beaverlodge.

It’s an opportunity to learn about the current trends in beekeeping and the vital role bees play in agriculture as scientists, provincial apiarists and industry specialists gather to share research highlights from the past year. This free event includes:

guest speaker Dr. Pierre Giovenazzo, biology professor and chair in educational leadership in apicultural science, Laval University
talks and demonstrations by bee experts
prize draws
free noon barbeque lunch

Source : Agriculture and Forestry

Video: When is Sustainable Packaging Coming in the Canadian Agri Food Industry? 3 Critical Perspectives

Canada’s regulatory landscape on single-use plastics is complex but a recent ruling by the Federal Court of Appeal sided with the government’s intent to eliminate single-use plastics. What does this mean for the Canadian agri-food industry? How can companies find the right balance between regulatory compliance and implementing costly alternative solutions? What are retailers and consumers saying about sustainable packaging? This webinar features Joshua Goodman, Head of Corporate Sustainability, Sobeys; Marie-Anne Champoux-Guimond, Director of Sustainability, Keurig Dr Pepper Canada and Glenford Jameson, Canadian Food Lawyer, G.S. Jameson and Company

This 60-minute webinar brings together three industry leaders to examine the opportunities, challenges, and realities of the path forward. In this session, you will gain insights into:

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•Current end-of-life solutions for plastics and alternative packaging solutions

•The need to have a corporate strategy that aligns with reality at the retail shelves

•How major brands and retailers are pivoting

•Supply chain considerations

•Common misconceptions