2020 Online Conference

November 5, 2020

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0:00​ - 4:00​ mins Welcome & Opening Remarks - Marla Carlson, Organic Connections Chair
4:00​ - 56:45​ mins Taking Farming Back to the Future for Health, Prosperity and Fun - Bob Quinn
57:00​ - 01:50:00​ mins Professor Emeritus - Managing Nutrition to Control Plant Diseases and Pests - Don M. Huber, PhD
1:50:20​ - 2:37:45​ mins Overview of the Complexity of the Interconnection Between Soil Microbial Life and Nutrient Uptake and Yield - Chris Trump
2:38:10​ - 3:23:05​ mins Translating Organic Science into Practice - Dr. Andrew Hammermeister
3:23:06​ - end Closing Remarks - Marla Carlson, Organic Connections Chair

November 6, 2020

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0:00​ – 0:4:55​ Mins Welcome & Opening Remarks - Marla Carlson, Organic Connections Chair
0:4:55​ – 1:00:20​ Mins Defender of the Plough - Doug Crabtree & Anna Jones-Crabtree
1:01:30​ – 1:51:27​ Mins CREEP STOP:Integrating Strategies for Creeping Thistle and Field Bindweed Suppression in the N. American Prairie Region - Patrick Carr, PhD
1:52:08​ – 2:33:00​ Mins Improving Soil Health on Organic Farms Through Integrated Management Presenting with Myra Van Die, M.Sc. Student from Department of Plant Science, Univertsity of Manitoba - Martin Entz, PhD
2:33:20​ – 3:22:05​ Mins Soil and Weeds Producer Panel Featuring Joe Wecker - Wecker Farms & Garry Richards - Richards Family Farm and Livestock - Moderated by Dr. Andrew Hammermeister
3:22:05​ – end Mins Closing Remarks - Marla Carlson, Organic Connections Chair

2018

Thursday (Soil & Weeds Workshop)

• Rebuilding and Maintaining Life in the Soil (Morning) - Jay Fuhrer

• Weed Management - Eric Johnson

• Rebuilding and Maintaining Life in the Soil - Cody Straza & Jay Fuhrer

Friday (Conference)

• Decades of Deceit: A Critical Eye on Pesticides, Science and Industry - Revelations from the Monsanto Papers & Other Research - Carey Gillam

Saturday (Conference)

• Weeds, Diseases, Pests, and Poor Fertility are Just Messages from Nature that Life is Lacking in the Soil - Dr. Elaine Ingham

• Two Examples of Overcoming Problems that Lead to Poor Production - Dr. Elaine Ingham

• Two Examples of Overcoming Problems that Lead to Poor Production - Tannis Axten

• Organics from the Fringe to the Mainstream – Challenges and Opportunities Ahead - Michael Sligh

• Regenerative Organic Agriculture - Michael Sligh & Stuart McMillan

• How to Grow Your Operation and Meet the Demand for Canadian Organic - Marla Carlson

• How to Grow Your Operation and Meet the Demand for Canadian Organic - Tia Loftsgard

• Are you Fit to Farm? Shifting from a Culture of Toughness to One of Sustainable Health - Kathlyn Hossack

We have two hotels with rooms blocked at group rates to host you during your stay in Saskatoon.

Best Western Plus- East Side

3331 8 St E, Saskatoon, SK S7H 4K1
http://www.bestwesterneastside.com/

Guests make their reservations by:

• Calling the hotel directly at 1-306-986-2400 or 1-844-882-3331 and quoting the Group Reference Number (#1397) 

Located in the heart of Saskatoon, this eco-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from The Centre and Wildwood Golf Course & Griffiths Stadium are also within 3 mi (5 km).

This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a spa tub. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, a meeting room, and dry cleaning.

All 120 rooms provide free WiFi and free wired Internet, LED TVs with cable channels, and conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves. Other amenities available to guests include coffee makers, free local calls, and hair dryers.

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Ramada Hotel

806 Idylwyld Dr N, Saskatoon, SK S7L 0Z6
http://www.ramadasaskatoon.ca/

Guests make their reservations by:

• hotel direct at 306-665-6500 or toll free at 1-800-667-6500 press 1 for Saskatoon quoting Block  # CBOC18

Shuttle provided to and from event. Situated in Saskatoon, this eco-friendly hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of TCU Place and Midtown Plaza.

A restaurant (serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner), an indoor pool, and a fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a spa tub, and a 24-hour business center are onsite.

All 148 rooms provide conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves, plus free WiFi and TVs with cable channels. Room service, coffee makers, and free local calls are among the other amenities available to guests.

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Saskatoon Attractions

With the South Saskatchewan River winding through the city, Saskatoon is trul on the edge of nature and offers many opportunities to immerse yourself in our history, culture and natural beauty. Click here to plan your Saskatoon experiences.

Due to lack of registrations the childcare program will not be offered in 2024.