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The Northern Ontario Farm Innovation Alliance is happy to present the fourth annual Northern Ontario Ag Conference (NOAC), in partnership with the Rural Agri-Innovation Network. This event is sponsored by FedNor, the Chicken Farmers of Ontario, Bioenterprise, the Cooperation Council of Ontario, and the Government of Canada.
Below is the schedule for the conference. The schedule will be updated as speakers are confirmed. The conference is free to attend and all sessions will have the same Zoom link, so you will be able to tune in and out of all conference sessions at will. All events will be recorded and posted online following the conference.
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NOAC contact person:
Emily Seed
705-647-4782
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Thursday, February 17 2022
Session 1
10:00 - 10:45 AM EST
Which Approach Makes the Most Cents? Evaluating the Effect of Land Conversion Practices on Soil Health and Yields of Barley and Oats
Dr. Amanda Diochon, Lakehead University
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10:45 - 11:30 AM EST
Presentations from the conference sponsors
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Session 2
1:00 - 1:45 PM EST
Dr. Sara Epp, University of Guelph, School of Environmental Design & Rural Development
1:45 - 2:30 PM EST
Jim, Selina and Seth Rogers, Rogers Enterprises, Kapuskasing
Session 3
3:00 - 3:45 PM EST
Jenny Fortier, Northern Wildflowers Inc.
3:45 - 4:30 PM EST
Dr. Bob Bors, Plant Science Department, University of Saskatchewan
Current Events and Program Offerings
Overcoming Agricultural Barriers in Northern Ontario: Demystifying the North Through Education, Promotion & Engagement
Coming to Northern Ontario: The Rogers Family's Experiences Moving Their Farm from Saskatchewan
How to Plan for Pollinators in Your Orchard, Flower, and Produce Gardens from Spring to Fall - Part I
How to Plan for Pollinators in Your Orchard, Flower, and Produce Gardens from Spring to Fall - Part II
Friday, February 18 2022
Session 1
10:00 - 10:30 AM EST
Rachel Boucher, University of Waterloo
10:30 - 11:00 PM EST
Dustin Mulock, Kawartha Cover Crops
Session 2
1:00 - 1:45 PM EST
Johnny Kashama, Collège Boréal
1:45 - 2:30 PM EST
Dr. Pritesh Kumar, Canadore College, Director of Cannabinoid Research
Session 3
3:00 - 3:45 PM EST
Eric Smith, Chatham Biotech Ltd.
Steph Vanthof, Ontario Federation of Agriculture
3:45 - 4:30 PM EST
Dustin Kunkel, Powassan