Let's Talk About Agriculture and The Economy
 
 
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Are sky-high commodity prices a thing of the past? What's the link between commodity markets, energy markets, the Canadian dollar and severe weather? Join us as we explore Canada's economic outlook and strategies you can use to stay competitive in this volatile environment. Speaker J.P. Gervais will give his outlook for the Canadian economy and the impact on agriculture. This session will answer your questions and provide valuable insight you can take home to your farm.

Date:Nov 25, 2009
Start Time:7:00 PM End Time:9:00 PM
Registration Fee:No Charge
Town:Falher, AB
Place:Knights of Columbus
Website:http://www.fcc.ca/learning
Comments:About the speaker: Jean-Philippe 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 in Canada. Jean-Philippe obtained his Ph-D in economics in 1999 from Iowa State University. He 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. Open to all producers but seating is limited, so register early.
Audience:Agribusiness; Producers (Crops)
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Contact Name:Farm Credit Canada
Phone:1-800-387-3232   
Email:wally.happychuk@fcc-fac.ca
  
 
 
 
Posted by Brenda McLellan on 10/06/2009