- October 22
- Roundtable
- In-Person
- 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Claresholm Community Centre
- Subscriber Only
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Agenda - October 22, 2026
Agronomy Battles: Claresholm
The Challenges & Opportunities of Pest Management |
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| Time | Session | |
| 12:30 | Doors Open | Enjoy coffee & snacks! |
| 1:00 | Event Begins | Welcoming Address - Setting the Plan & Expectations |
| 1:05 | Reviewing the Landscape |
Brief overview of pest management in southern Alberta and what research has been completed so far. Open-room discussion of what we've learned and what you've learned on your farm. |
| 1:30 | Table Talk: Challenges of Pest Management | Discuss your experiences and the challenges you've experienced with pest management amongst your table. |
| 1:50 | Sharing the Challenges | The floor is open - tables share the challenges they've experienced along with how they've tried to overcome them. |
| 2:00 | Break | Stretch your legs, refill your glass, move tables! |
| 2:15 | Table Talk: Opportunities for Future Research |
Dive into the research projects you would like to see carried out to expand pest management knowledge with your table. |
| 2:35 | Sharing the Opportunities | Open up the floor to share the opportunities for research each table discussed and identify the strongest direction for new research. |
| 2:45 | Last Chance to Chat | Share ideas or questions that were missed! |
| 3:00 | Event Ends | A final farewell and quick summary of what we've learned today! |
| Thank you for coming! | ||
Venue - Claresholm Community Centre
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Claresholm Community Centre 690 59th Ave W |
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A Big Thank You to Our Great Sponsors! |
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