Please note: The Cambridge Hotel in Red Deer has changed their name to the Red Deer Resort & Casino...everything remains at this location. See you November 15-17!. REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED |
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| GROWER REGISTRATION | NON-GROWER REGISTRATION |
| SPONSOR & SPONSORSHIP REGISTRATION | SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES |
| APIA TRADESHOW |
For more information on the tradeshow, please contact Erin @ 403.622.0374
| Our event will be held at the Cambridge Hotel & Conference Centre in Red Deer. Please book your hotel room @ 403.346.2091 and ensure you mention the PGA room block to receive our group rate. *Note: Room block will held until October 15th, 2022 and will be released to the general public after this date. |
SPEAKER LINEUP
Tuesday, November 15
Seed Speakers
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Dr. Gary Secor - North Dakota State University "Maximizing Seed Potato Performance" [Florence Rm] 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
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Dr. Michele Konschuh - University of Lethbridge "Revisiting Potato Blackleg in Alberta" [Florence Rm] 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
Wednesday, November 16
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Elaine Froese – Conference Opening/Keynote Speaker "Finding Fairness in Farm Transition" [Tuscany] 10:45 am - 12:00 pm |
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Dr. Gary Secor - North Dakota State University "Managing Potatoes in Storage" [Tuscany] 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm |
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Dr. Mike Thornton - University of Idaho " Climate Change: The Physiological Effects of Heat on the Potato" [Tuscany] 1:45 pm - 2:30pm |
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Chad Berry (Under The Hill Farms), Neil Bareman (Bar 9 Farms Ltd., Harold Perry (Perry Produce), "Regenerative Ag - Grower Panel" [Florence] 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm |
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Andrea Parish & Virus Detection Dogs - Nose Knows Scouting (NDSU) [Florence] 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm |
Thursday, November 17
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Mario Tenuta - University of Manitoba "Let's Talk N20hhh (Nitrous Oxide)" [Tuscany] 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
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Shaun Haney – Real Agriculture Closing Speaker " The State of Agriculture in Alberta" [Tuscany] 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Please note: Event is in (Mountain Standard Time)
2022 PGA CONFERENCE AGENDA
Tuesday, November 15, 2022Registration [Conference Services] 10:00 am APIA Tradeshow Opens [Special Event Centre] 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Seed Grower Business Meeting (AB licensed seed growers only) [Florence] 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Refreshment Break [Florence] 2:00 pm - 2:30pm Seed Speakers: Dr. Gary Secor - North Dakota State University, Dr. Michele Konschuh - University of Lethbridge [Florence] 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Welcome Reception [Special Event Centre] 7:00-9:00pm APIA Hospitality Reception [Special Event Centre] 9:00 pm -12:00 pm Wednesday, November 16, 2022Breakfast [Special Event Centre] 7:00 am - 8:30 am Registration [Conference Services] 7:30 am - 4:00 pm APIA Tradeshow [Special Event Centre] 9:00 am - 5:00 pm PGA Business Meeting (AB Licensed Growers only) [Tuscany] 8:30 am - 10:00 am Refreshment Break [Special Event Centre] 10:00 am - 10:30 am James Bareman, Board Chairman "Welcome" [Tuscany] 10:30 am - 10:45 am Elaine Froese – Keynote Speaker [Tuscany] 10:45 am - 12:00 pm Lunch [Special Event Centre] 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Dr. Gary Secor - North Dakota State University [Tuscany] 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Dr. Mike Thornton - University of Idaho [Tuscany] 1:45 pm - 2:30pm Refreshment Break [Special Event Centre] 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Regenerative Ag - Grower Panel [Florence] 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm Andrea Parish & Virus Detection Dogs - Nose Knows Scouting (NDSU) [Florence] 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm Cash Bar Cocktail Reception [Tuscany] 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm PGA Annual Banquet [Tuscany] 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm APIA Hospitality Reception [Tuscany] 9:00 pm - 12:00 pm |
Thursday, November 17, 2022Breakfast [Special Event Centre] 7:00 am - 8:30 am Registration Desk [Conference Services] 7:30 am - 10:30 am APIA Tradeshow [Special Event Centre] 8:00 am - 2:00 pm PGA Business Meeting (AB licensed growers only) [Tuscany] 8:30 am - 10:00 am Refreshment Break [Special Event Centre] 10:00 am - 10:15 am Mario Tenuta - University of Manitoba [Tuscany] 10:00 am - 11:00 am Shaun Haney – Real Agriculture Closing Speaker [Tuscany] 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Lunch & APIA Awards / PGA Draws [Special Event Centre] 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm James Bareman, Board Chairman Closing Remarks[Special Event Centre] 1:15 pm - 1:30 pm |