Diverse Field Crops Cluster

10/24/2024

Come to Humboldt for 🌱 Sprouting Success 🌱
Meeting the Challenge: Innovation in Agriculture 🌱
Nov. 13 (5-8pm)

A panel discussion with Michael Ferguson of Collective Impact ,
Kyle Folk of Ground Truth Ag and Cory Willness
of Croptimistic Technology Inc.

Good food, great conversation and new connections in the farming and innovation community are guaranteed.

Presented by Affinity Credit Union and Ag-West Bio, supported by Global Agri-Food Advancement Partnership

Details/ Register : https://agwestbio.member365.ca/public/event/details/e93785f7d70bee13a69939ccbc1260becf6e33b8/1

By bringing Saskatchewan producers together to discuss real farm challenges, Sprouting Success provides an opportunity for knowledge sharing, highlights ground-breaking solutions, and reduces barriers to adopting innovation.

Member365!

06/26/2024

Ag-West Bio is looking for an Office and Finance Administrator to join the team.

Do you have a background in finance? Are you a ‘people person’ looking for an opportunity to work with a fun team? We may have just the job for you!

Ag-West Bio is Saskatchewan’s bioscience industry association and a catalyst for moving research to market and growing biobusiness in the province. We are located at the beautiful Innovation Place research park north of the University of Saskatchewan campus.

This role offers a lot of variety, primarily accounting but also office reception, event logistics, and member relations. You will be an essential part of a high-performing team, and this is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable work experience, make connections, and learn more about our industry.

Learn more about the role and how to apply:
https://www.agwest.sk.ca/about-awb/careers

06/07/2024

DFCC funding has been announced!
DFCC is focusing on four main crops: camelina, flax, sunflower and mustard (also wheat and carinata are part of the GHG emissions study).

The federal government’s investment of up to $8.12 million in funding through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s AgriScience Program – Clusters Component, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, combined with industry contributions over $6 million, bringing the total value of the five-year project to over $15 million.

“There is no doubt that our farmers are among the first to feel the impacts of climate change. That’s exactly why we’re supporting this important research to increase the yield and profitability of diverse field crops and make the sector more resilient,” said the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

“Ag-West Bio is grateful for this continued support of the Diverse Field Crops Cluster,” says Karen Churchill, president and CEO of Ag-West Bio. “The goal with DFCC is to give farmers viable alternatives to include in their rotations, which will help create an agricultural ecosystem that is more profitable while also being more resilient to climate change.”

Read the full release here:

Saskatoon, SK: With new federal and industry funding, the Diverse Field Crops Cluster (DFCC) is focused on increasing environmental sustainability in Canada’s agriculture sector through innovative research on five crops: camelina, flax, carinata, mustard and sunflower. The federal government’s i...

06/20/2023

Looks like a fun annual meeting!

Work can be fun 😊

On June 29th join Ag-West Bio 2023 Annual & Special Meeting and Show me the Science!

Our MC, Paul Martin, will lead us in a Game Show Mashup as five Saskatchewan companies Tell the Truth about how they use science!
There’s no Fear Factor - just a fun, fast-paced, friendly pitch competition!

Participating companies:
HumaTerra
Paddock Wood Brewing Co.
Proxima
Prairie Tide Diversified Inc.
VeriGrain

Who will be the Survivor? The Weakest Link?
You Be the Judge.

BONUS: Prove You Are Smarter than a Fifth Grader by competing in a trivia quiz!

The Price is Right (FREE!) but registration is required.

EVERYONE WELCOME (We double-dare you to join us!)

- Learn cool facts, win prizes and network with great people!

DETAILS and REGISTRATION
https://agwestbio.member365.ca/public/event/details/83c613d670238fc938e1b2faaac342af54a32d17/1

1:30 pm – Doors open
2:00 pm – Annual Meeting
2:45 pm – Program
4:00 pm – Networking

06/07/2023

Excited to announce that the DFCC final research report is available.
The report can be found at https://www.dfcc.ca

Mustard21.SaskMustard Manitoba Crop Alliance Smart Earth Camelina Northern Quinoa Production Corp. Canadian H**p Trade Alliance

The Diverse Field Crops Cluster (DFCC) 2018-2023 Research Report is now available!

"Diversification is essential for the agriculture sector to be sustainable. Canola, wheat and pulses are important, high value crops and staples in Canadian agriculture, but including other crops in rotations is key to keeping the land healthy and productive."

Read the news release: https://www.agwest.sk.ca/news-release/diverse-field-crops-cluster-research-advances-special-crops-to-increase-sustainability-for-canadian-agriculture

08/22/2022

04/04/2022

Don't miss this one! Great conversation, delicious food!

AquaBounty salmon is the 1st bioengineered animal approved for food.... and we are serving it on May 25th (3pm CST)!

Join us for a fireside chat with AquaBounty president & CEO Sylvia Wulf - in person @ Boffins, Innovation Place (or you can join online) to hear about the triumphs and challenges of leading an organization with a unique and innovative product!

This is an ABIC Speaker Series event.

Don't miss it - REGISTER TODAY!
https://eventbrite.ca/e/abic-speaker-series-sylvia-wulf-aquabounty-technologies-tickets-251258941257

*AWB members and students: contact [email protected] for 50% off the registration fee!

MENU*
Grilled Herbs Salmon with bed of the Caramelized Beet and Crispy Arugula, Syrup Scented on top.
Green Zucchini a la Provençal with Risotto & Swiss Cheese Gratin.
Braised Innate Potatoes remplissage with Ratatouille and napped with Almond Greme.
"Golden" Rice Croquettes with Cured Salmon Gravlax and Mousse Sage Cream Cheese.
Innate Potatoes layers with Smoked Squash Cream and served Parmesan Tuile.
Spanish Rice Fusion Skewers (Crispy Golden Rice, Eggplants, Cherry Tomatoes, Zucchini marinated with Chimichurri Sauce )
Creamy Papaya with Coconut Milk Mousse and Croccante of Candy Nuts.
Artic Apple Pie Trifle served with Warm Caramel

*draft (details could change)

01/11/2022

Interesting to hear how an Australian company is bringing agtech to Canada!

10/28/2021

DFCC crop member Smart Earth Camelina has launched the world's first Group 2 herbicide resistant camelina seed!

READ:

New camelina variety offers high yields for Saskatchewan farmers SASKATOON (Sept. 22, 2021) – After over a decade of development in collaboration with Saskatchewan’s leading oilseed researchers, Smart Earth Camelina (SEC) announces the world's first and only Group 2 herbicide resistant camelina ...

10/18/2021

Have you read about the DFCC research on these seven special crops?

camelina
canary seed
flax
h**p
mustard
quinoa
sunflower

Canary seed has attracted the attention of the food ingredient market for its starch and protein composition and its healthful fibre.