Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to engage with stakeholders, industry professionals and World Class presenters as we dive into important conversations on the role forages and farm practices play in both human and livestock food consumption.
Purchase or renew your AFIN membership to secure your spot for the 2022 AGM & Conference at AlbertaForages.ca/membership-join.
This event is presented in a hybrid format where participants can choose to attend in-person or online via Zoom. Members of AFIN are invited to join us via zoom for no additional cost.
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AGM AGENDA
Opening Remarks. Surya Acharya – AFIN Chair
AGM Financial Report (available on Member Pages)
Election of Directors
Q&A
Leadership Award Presentation
Industry Updates
Lunch
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
FORAGES: THE FOUNDATION OF THE FOOD CHAIN
March 10 AGENDA
DR. CAROL SHWETZ, DVM – “The Importance of Forages in the Equine Diet”
Carol grew up on a farm in northern Alberta and decided as a pre-schooler to become a
veterinarian. In 1986 she graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine
with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. After this time a strong interest and focus in horses led her to establish an equine practise first in the Westlock area. Studies beyond veterinary schooling have included dentistry, nutrition, hoof care, and alternative therapies, such as acupuncture, craniosacral, chiropractic care and horsemanship.
DR. RICHARD BAZINET, PhD – “Forages are the Starting Point for Healthy Omega 3s”
Dr. Bazinet received his BSc from the University of Western Ontario and completed his PhD under the supervision of Dr. Stephen Cunnane at the University of Toronto in 2003. The overall goal of Dr. Bazinet’s research program is to identify the mechanisms that regulate brain lipid metabolism (signaling) and to identify the role of brain lipid metabolism in the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases and neuropsychiatric disorders.
JULIE VAN ROSENDAAL, Food Expert & Writer – “How Forage & Feed Practices Affect the Dairy Products We Consume”
Julie Van Rosendaal is the Calgary-based author of twelve best-selling cookbooks. She has been the food columnist on the Calgary Eyeopener on CBC Radio One for over 16 years, she’s a food journalist, writing primarily for the Globe and Mail, but also for other publications across Canada. Julie teaches, speaks and cooks at culinary schools and events across the country, and has a very engaged audience on her social media channels and website, Dinner with Julie.
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We hope you can join us during the conference, recordings will be posted on the AFIN Member pages after the events.