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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Sustainable Agriculture: OFCAF Professional Training
DESCRIPTION:PEIFA is offering a professional training bursary for agronomists\, professional agrologists\, and Certified Crop Advisors interested in training and certification opportunities. This bursary is funded by the On-Farm Climate Action Fund through AAFC’s Agricultural Climate Solutions Program. \nPEIFA is partnering with the UPEI Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development to provide an asynchronous course on precision agricultural technology related to the collection and interpretation of GHG emissions and lowering carbon contributions from agricultural activities. The course will be designed and delivered by Dr. Aitazaz Farooque. \nThe professional training bursary can cover the cost of participation in this course. \nTo apply for the bursary please complete this form https://forms.gle/YhLZ4SMs7JCeAkSj6 \nFunding allocated for this bursary is capped and will be administered based on the time of form submission. Funding is distributed as a reimbursement. \nFor questions related to the bursary or the PEIFA\, contact Rimsha Khan (rkhan@peifa.ca; 902-368-7289) or Meagan Moynagh (mmoynagh@peifa.ca; 902-368-7289). \nThe Course: January 8- February 29\, 2024\nDesigned by Dr. Aitazaz Farooque\, (Interim) Associate Dean of the UPEI School of Climate Change and Adaptation\, and administered by the Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development at UPEI\, the Fundamentals of Sustainable Agriculture is an online asynchronous course (approximately 10 hours to complete)\, accessed and completed through Moodle at UPEI\, that provides training in precision agriculture technology related to collecting and interpreting GHG emissions and lowering carbon contributions from agricultural activities. \nFundamentals of Sustainable Agriculture also includes the opportunity to visit the UPEI Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter’s Bay for a site visit guided by Dr. Farooque to learn about the latest technology and practices in reducing carbon emissions in agriculture (the two dates for this will be in February 2024\, exact dates TBD. Refreshments will be provided on the site visit). \nThe online Fundamentals of Sustainable Agriculture course will be eligible for completion between January 8 and February 29\, 2024. \nLearn more about this course at the UPEI website. \nRegister for the course
URL:https://peifa.ca/events-event/fundamentals-of-sustainable-agriculture-ofcaf-professional-training/
LOCATION:Online Course
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SUMMARY:O'Leary: Agriculture Climate Adaptation Plan Consultation
DESCRIPTION:The PEI Federation of Agriculture is leading the development of a climate change adaptation plan for the Island’s agriculture sector. This plan will address climate change impacts within the context of other challenges – input prices\, regulatory risks\, labour force\, etc. Sector engagement and collaboration are central to this process. Previously\, six summer workshops sought input from industry stakeholders to prepare for these upcoming sessions. Now we would like to hear from you. \nThe 5 sessions are scheduled for 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm on the following dates:\nMonday\, December 4th\, 2023 – Fortune\nWednesday\, December 6th\, 2023 – Georgetown\nMonday\, December 11th\, 2023 – Hunter River\nMonday\, January 8th\, 2024 – O’Leary\nWednesday January 10th\, 2024 – Linkletter\nPlease register using this form to help us plan for food and space: Sign-up form. \nA light meal will be provided. \nThe session will be facilitated by PEIFA’s Meagan Moynagh (mmoynagh@peifa.ca) and CLIMAtlantic’s Stephanie Arnold (stephanie.arnold@climatlantic.ca). Questions regarding the sessions can be directed to them.
URL:https://peifa.ca/events-event/oleary-climate/
LOCATION:O’Leary Community Complex\, 18 Community St\, O'Leary\, Prince Edward Island\, C0B 1V0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Hunter River: Agriculture Climate Adaptation Plan Consultation
DESCRIPTION:The PEI Federation of Agriculture is leading the development of a climate change adaptation plan for the Island’s agriculture sector. This plan will address climate change impacts within the context of other challenges – input prices\, regulatory risks\, labour force\, etc. Sector engagement and collaboration are central to this process. Previously\, six summer workshops sought input from industry stakeholders to prepare for these upcoming sessions. Now we would like to hear from you. \nThe 5 sessions are scheduled for 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm on the following dates:\nMonday\, December 4th\, 2023 – Fortune\nWednesday\, December 6th\, 2023 – Georgetown\nMonday\, January 8th\, 2024 – O’Leary \nNew dates:\nMonday\, January 15th\, 2023 – Hunter River\nThursday January 18th\, 2024 – Linkletter \nPlease register using this form to help us plan for food and space: Sign-up form. \nA light meal will be provided. \nThe session will be facilitated by PEIFA’s Meagan Moynagh (mmoynagh@peifa.ca) and CLIMAtlantic’s Stephanie Arnold (stephanie.arnold@climatlantic.ca). Questions regarding the sessions can be directed to them.
URL:https://peifa.ca/events-event/hunter-river-climate/
LOCATION:Hunter River Community Centre\, 19816 PE-2\, Hunter River\, Hunter River\, PEI\, C0A 1N0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Linkletter: Agriculture Climate Adaptation Plan Consultation
DESCRIPTION:The PEI Federation of Agriculture is leading the development of a climate change adaptation plan for the Island’s agriculture sector. This plan will address climate change impacts within the context of other challenges – input prices\, regulatory risks\, labour force\, etc. Sector engagement and collaboration are central to this process. Previously\, six summer workshops sought input from industry stakeholders to prepare for these upcoming sessions. Now we would like to hear from you. \nThe 5 sessions are scheduled for 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm on the following dates:\nMonday\, December 4th\, 2023 – Fortune\nWednesday\, December 6th\, 2023 – Georgetown\nMonday\, January 8th\, 2024 – O’Leary \nNew dates:\nMonday\, January 15th\, 2023 – Hunter River\nThursday January 18th\, 2024 – Linkletter \nPlease register using this form to help us plan for food and space: Sign-up form. \nA light meal will be provided. \nThe session will be facilitated by PEIFA’s Meagan Moynagh (mmoynagh@peifa.ca) and CLIMAtlantic’s Stephanie Arnold (stephanie.arnold@climatlantic.ca). Questions regarding the sessions can be directed to them.
URL:https://peifa.ca/events-event/linkletter-climate/
LOCATION:Linkletter Community Centre\, 1670 Route 11\, Linkletter Road\, Linkletter\, Prince Edward Island\, C1N 4J8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240126T080000
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SUMMARY:PEIFA Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 83rd PEIFA Annual General Meeting is scheduled for January 26th\, 2024 at the Confederation Centre of the Arts. We ask that you please register (for free) in advance by visiting here. \nRegister for the AGM\nRegistration and the trade show begins at 8:30am\, with the meeting beginning at 10am. The agenda will include remarks from the Minister of Agriculture and Land\, Bloyce Thompson\, and Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s President Keith Currie\, as well as discussions about succession planning\, land use planning\, and carbon credits. \nAny members wishing to propose resolutions for the organization to consider are asked to contact executive director Donald Killorn directly at dkillorn@peifa.ca or 902-368-7289. \nPEI Federation of Agriculture 83rd Annual General Meeting Agenda\nJanuary 26\, 2024\nConfederation Centre of the Arts\, Charlottetown\, PEI \nZoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81717196281 \n8:30 AM           Registration & Trade Show \n10:00 AM         Call to Order \n\nApproval of Agenda\nApproval of 2023 Minutes\nNominations Committee Report\nAuditors Report – BDO Canada\n2024 Budget – Donald Killorn\nPresident’s Report – Keisha Rose-Topic\n\n10:45 AM           BREAK \n11:00 AM            Canadian Federation of Agriculture: Keith Currie\, President\, CFA \n11:30 AM            Minister of Agriculture Bloyce Thompson \n11:50 AM            Carbon Credit Project Update \n12:00 PM             LUNCH \n12:30 PM             Awards Presentation \n\nHon Gilbert R. Clements Award for Excellence in Environmental Farm Planning\nAgriculture Awareness Award in Recognition of Outstanding Efforts by the PEI Federation of Agriculture and Gordon & Sandra Sobey\n2023 Department of Agriculture & Land Minister’s Dedication to Agriculture Award\n2023 Agriculture Employee and Employer of the Year Awards by the PEI Agriculture Sector Council\n\n1:00 PM               Succession Planning: Transferring the Farm to the Next Generation- A conversation with Terry Jones (FCC) \n1:30 PM               Land Use Planning: Developing a Common Vision- Federation of PEI Municipalities \n2:00 PM               BREAK \n2:15 PM               Introduction of 2024 Board of Directors  \n2:30 PM               PEIFA 2024 Resolutions\n(Members only) \n3:30 PM               Open Discussion for PEIFA Members\n(Members only) \n4:00 PM               Adjournment
URL:https://peifa.ca/events-event/peifa-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Confederation Centre of the Arts\, 145 Richmond St\, Charlottetown\, Prince Edward Island\, C1A 1J1\, Canada
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