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Alberta Pork AGM Just 2 Weeks Away

Alberta Pork's AGM is just two weeks away. It's one event you don't want to miss.
 
The one-day event begins with registration on Thursday, November 5, at 9:30 a.m., with the business meeting starting at 10:00 a.m.
 
Following the meeting, you are invited to join us for a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres from 4:30 – 7:00 pm.
 
In addition to updates from our chairman and executive director, we will address three issues that currently have a significant impact on producers and continue to grow in importance: Farm safety, labour and domestic marketing.
 
“We’re pleased to have some great speakers this year and some critical topics that people need to know about to thrive in the modern pork industry,” said Executive Director Darcy Fitzgerald.
 
There is no fee for registration.
 
Source : AlbertaPork

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