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From the Nov 2, 2009 Issue of Agri-News | |
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| | Open conversation on commodity markets, energy markets and the strong Canadian dollar will be the theme at the upcoming sessions being held in Alberta and B.C. in November. The sessions will give participants some insight as guest speaker Professor Jean-Philippe Gervais will give his outlook on Canada's economy and will present strategies that can be used to stay competitive in this volatile environment.
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Gervais is a professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at North Carolina State University. Prior to this appointment, he held the Canada Research Chair in Agri-industries and International Trade at Laval University, Canada. He obtained his PhD in economics in 1999 from Iowa State University, and has published numerous research articles centered on the linkages between domestic support and trade policies in agriculture as well as the determinants of competitiveness in agri-food markets.
Tour locations and dates:
| Wembley | November 23, 2009 | Saskatoon Lake Hall |
| Taylor, BC | November 23, 2009 | Taylor Community Hall |
| Fairview | November 24, 2009 | Dunvegan Inn |
| Hawk Hills | November 25, 2009 | Hawk Hills Community Centre |
| Falher | November 25, 2009 | Knights of Columbus |
These sessions are free and are open to all producers; however, seating is limited so early registration is recommended. For more information or to register, visit www.fcc.ca/learning or call 1-800-387-3232.
Contact:
Farm Credit Canada
1-800-387-3232 |
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This information published to the web on October 28, 2009.
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