Canola Community Connections

PROGRAM:
The Canadian Grain Commission’s voluntary Harvest Sample Program will accept harvest samples of canola and other grains until January 31. In exchange for submitting canola samples, growers get: (1) unofficial grade*, (2) dockage assessment and (3) oil, protein and chlorophyll content. The CGC uses submitted samples to generate quality and safety data that helps marketers promote domestic and international sales of Canadian grain, evaluate the effectiveness of grading factors, and conduct scientific research to mitigate grain quality and grain safety issues. *The grade provided through the Harvest Sample Program is unofficial because samples aren’t collected by a Canadian Grain Commission inspector. Click here for sample kits and more information.

EVENT:
Alberta Canola’s Grower Engagement Meeting – December 18, online broadcast from 10am-12pm. Information

EVENT:
Saskatchewan Crops Forum – January 14&15 at the Western Development Museum in Saskatoon. The event includes AGMs for the SaskOilseeds and other Saskatchewan crop commissions, keynote by General Rick Hillier (Ret.), former Chief of Defence Staff in the Canadian Forces, a research investment panel with Shaun Haney, and a live taping of the popular Curse of Politics podcast with David Herle, Scott Reid, Jordan Leichnitz, and Kory Teneycke. Information and registration

EVENT:
Alberta Agronomy Update – January 14-15. Online only. Information and registration

EVENT:
Alberta Canola’s Conference and AGM are January 22 and its Research Symposium is January 23. The combination event is in Red Deer. Information and registration.

EVENT:
CrossRoads Crop Conference – January 27-29 in Edmonton. Information and registration

EVENT:
Top Notch Farming extension meetings in Saskatchewan
–Hudson Bay, February 4
–Melfort, February 5
–Weyburn, February 11
–Moosomin, February 12
Meetings feature presentations on the latest barley, canola, and flax research and agronomy, global markets, and prairie hydrology. Information and registration

EVENT:
Manitoba Canola Growers AGM – February 11, the day before the CropConnect

EVENT:
CropConnect Conference – February 12-13 in Winnipeg Information and registration

EVENT:
2025 Canadian Crops Convention – March 4-6 at the JW Marriott Edmonton, hosted by the Canola Council of Canada and Canada Grains Council. Network with other industry members, learn from expert speakers and share ideas on how to navigate and collaborate in our complex and ever-changing world. Register by January 15 and you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win a 4 pack of Apple AirTags. Find more details on the 2025 Convention and register today at canadiancrops.ca.

SUPPORT:
Are you or is someone you know feeling burnt out, unreasonably stressed or exhausted? Help is available.
– Support lines by province 
– Do More Ag Foundation
– Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program