Exciting PCDF research activities for 2009 outlined
Debra Watson reports on the Parkland Crop Diversification Foundation lineup for 2009. PCDF operates near Roblin on highway 83 with satellite plots in Russell Swan River and Dauphin. The applied research targets rapid farm adoption to boost efficiency cost competitiveness and sustainability across traditional and new crops. Wheat breeding progresses with varieties not yet registered for Parkland Manitoba.
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Parkland Crop Diversification Foundation
PCDF
Roblin
Russell
Swan River
Dauphin
Manitoba
PCDF Field Day Preview With Ancient Grains And New Crops
The field day July 22 at PCDF features tests on Fusarium resistant ny, Ancient Grains like Spelt Teff Kamut and Emmer, a wide pulse crop range including Soybeans Edible Beans Lentils Peas for grain and silage and low tannin Faba beans. Visitors can self guide tour see hulless barley oats blends with rice and new crops Calendula Switchgrass Kenaf Hemp plus a Haskap orchard. Free BBQ and site open at noon contact 9376467 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PCDF
AAFC
North Parkland 4-H Rally Highlights June 25 Event
The North Parkland 4-H Area Council held a successful rally on June 25 alongside the Dauphin Agricultural Fair. Clubs paraded from Mackenzie Middle School to Credit Union Place then joined Get Active events, tug of war, awards, and displays. Gold Watch awards went to Carla Zamrykut Kayla Zamrykut and Carrie Nakonechny. Four $300 scholarships were awarded to four seniors.
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North Parkland
4-H
Dauphin
MASC
Lillian Peirson
BMO
McCreary Busy Hands
Borketon Variety Club
Ethelbert 4-H
Dauphin Consumers Co-op
FCC
Dauphin Plains
Robert Hawkins
Hawkins Family
Order of the Royal
Dauphin Plains Credit Union
Fork River Variety Club
Alonso Go Getters
Scotia Banks
Grandview
Meyers Norris Penny
Rorketon Credit Union
Ste. Rose Zone
Carla Zamrykut
Kayla Zamrykut
Carrie Nakonechny
Pine River
Eager Beavers
Dauphin- Ethelbert
Gilbert Plains Consumers Co-op
Ethelbert
Borketon
Governor General’s Awards Nomination Call Opens
Helena Guergis announces the Call for Nominations for the 30th Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case. Five awards plus a Youth Award reward Canadians who advance equality for women, with eligibility for citizens over 30 or youth aged 15 to 30 for the youth prize.
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Helena Guergis
Governor General
Alberta
Senate
Guergis
Government of
Canada
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Debra Watson
Nafic Report
Trea Council
Nancy
Mis
Govenor
Roblin Cleaners
Coli
Kerrtal
Vaunar
Food Bank
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