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Great business opportunities await you in the enhanced IABC!
The International AgBusiness Centre (IABC) is the ideal place to celebrate, educate, showcase, and facilitate the marketing of the Canadian and Albertan Agriculture industry within north/central Alberta, Canada, and international markets.
The IABC adds value by giving you a place to conduct business with both international and domestic industry contacts as well as offering special member-only events. The hosting area has a full view of the UFA Show Hall and Sales Ring.
Join us for informative seminars covering a variety of topics and issues that are relevant to today's beef producer.
Seminars - Click here for complete details
| Tuesday, November 4 Beef and Commercial Cattle Breeders |
Noon - 1 p.m. |
| Beef and Commercial Cattle Breeders Luncheon Open to Commercial and IABC members on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please RSVP to kgurba@northlands.com or 780.471.7395 |
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| Hot Updates on the COOL Legislation Marty Carpenter, Director of US Market Development – Beef Info Centre |
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| Beef Branding: Marketing to the Consumer Kirsten Kotelko, Spring Creek Ranch |
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| Wednesday, November 5 Mapping Out the Future |
10 - 11 a.m. |
| DNA Mapping - Helping out with Herd Genetics Jim Harbridge – Ingenity Specialist – Northern Alberta |
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| Marketing Canadian Cattle into the Value Chain Gary Etherington – Canadian Legacy Partners |
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| Thursday, November 6 You and the Land |
10 - 11 a.m. |
| Progressive Stewardship Mike Slomp - Alberta Environmental Farm Plan Company |
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| Carbon Trading Tom Goddard - Environment/Land Use Policy Secretariat Alberta Agricultrue and Food |
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Benefits of IABC Membership
- Free business services, including high-speed Internet access
- Two free single day admission passes to Farmfair International
- Promotional opportunities for your business
- Network with international guests and fellow ranchers
- Free meeting rooms available
- Invitation to International Reception (November 6, 2008)
- Exclusive international topic seminars
- And much more!
International Guests
International guests receive a complimentary membership to the IABC as well as discounted tickets to Canadian Finals Rodeo. Complimentary airport pick-up is available at the Edmonton International Airport (YEG), please contact Northlands Agriculture Department with your flight information to arrange. A Courtesy Vehicle program is available for use by international guests.
2008 IABC Forms
For more information about the IABC or if you are interested in becoming a member, contact Northlands Agriculture Department.
