The MIA Professional Development Event and Annual General Meeting Day will be on March 22, 2012 at the William Glesby Centre, 11 2nd St NE, Portage La Prairie, MB

Members: $50 Students: $30

Registration: 9:30 - 10:00 AM

10:00 AM/Workshop 1
Getting Production to Market
Chris McCallister, Seed and Special Crops Producer

• Chris will share his experience and business strategies to manage risks of successfully getting his crops and products to market.

10:30 AM/Workshop 2
Advancing Agriculture Technology:PAMI (Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute)

• Built on a rich history of evaluating and testing farm machinery, learn how PAMI has evolved and continues to work through research and development for the advancement of technology in agriculture.

11:00  AM/Workshop 3
Moving Up Market: Turning Ideas into Opportunities
Roberta Irvine, Manager Business Development,
Food Development Centre

• Learn how the FDC uses sophisticated research and development technology and facilities to add value to agriculture product potential.

11:45 AM Networking Lunch

• This is a great opportunity to introduce yourself to others and catch up with people you already know. Hot buffet lunch.

1:00 PM MIA Provincial Annual General Meeting

• This important meeting for members is an opportunity to discuss MIA’s new bylaws, governance, and progress on the strategies, actions and plans for the future. (All members in good
  standing are allowed to vote at the meeting).

Please register no later than noon of March 19, 2012 (Monday) by phone 204.275.3721 or email
agrologist@mia.mb.ca.

MIA will put an invoice on your online account when you register. You can pay online, or by cheque at the door. Cancellations are accepted until three business days prior to the event as we are required to pay for guaranteed attendance.