Virtual Event
Canadian Potato Summit 2021
February 3, 2021 at
12:00pm ET
The Canadian Potato Summit is your yearly update for what’s happening in the Canadian potato industry. Join industry members and growers in a virtual format to stay updated on research, industry projects and the latest field insights.
This interactive event will arm you with tools and information you need to kick off a successful growing season.
The Canadian Potato Summit has been approved for a total of four CCA-CEU credits in the areas of Soil & Water Management, Integrated Pest Management, Crop Management and Professional Development.
Schedule
12:00 pm – 12:05 pm
Opening Remarks
Speaker: Stefanie Croley, editorial director, Potatoes in Canada
On DEMAND
Live Speaker Session 1 – CanPEDNet update
LIVE SESSIONSpeakers: Dr. Mario Tenuta and Dr. Dmytro Yevtushenko
The Canadian Potato Early Dying Network (CanPEDNet) is a Canada-wide network of projects working on PED with growers across the country. In this session, Mario Tenuta with the University of Manitoba and Dmytro Yevtushenko, University of Lethbridge’s potato research chair, will share an update on the research happening within the program.
On DEMAND
Live Speaker Session 2: Potato breeding update
LIVE SESSIONSpeaker: Vanessa Currie, Potato Research Program, University of Guelph
Vanessa will give an update from the University of Guelph’s research program, including variety trials and a pathology study.
1:50 pm to 2:00 pm
Break
On DEMAND
Live Speaker Session 3 – Industry panel discussion: United Potato Growers of Canada
LIVE SESSIONSpeakers: Kevin MacIsaac, General Manager, United Potato Growers of Canada;
Terence Hochstein, Potato Growers of Alberta;
Greg Donald, P.E.I. Potato Board
Wayne Rempel, Kroeker Farms
3:00 pm
Closing remarks
On-Demand Sessions
Sessions on disease and pest management and crop management options - stay tuned for details.
On DEMAND
Winter cover crop research update
Speaker: Dr. Judith Nyiraneza, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, P.E.I.
On DEMAND
Wireworm control strategies
Speaker: Dr. Haley Catton, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge, Alta.Product Demos
CA #FollowTheField: Miravis® application results 
New Cimegra® insecticide eliminates wireworms 
Potato Summit FCC Craig Klemmer Presentation 
Stockosorb-Tutorial Video 
Storage Tips 
Tolsma Samro 
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Frequently Asked Questions About Canadian Potato Summit 2021
When, Where & How?
Canadian Potato Summit 2021 will take place virtually on February 3, 2021 at 12:00pm ET via Zoom.Join us from wherever you’re most comfortable – mobile, iPad or computer! We will email you an access link to the event the morning of the event. If you don’t see the link, please check your junk folder. If you unable to locate the link to join – please email events@annexbusinessmedia.com.
Why Virtual?
The inaugural Canadian Potato Summit first took place virtually. Since then, attendees from around the world have noted how much they enjoyed the flexibility, informal, affordable and safe environment the summit offers.What’s Included?
Your registration provides you with VIP access to the live sessions, on-demand recorded content and product demonstrations. CCA & CEU credits will also be available.Sponsor Now
To participate as a sponsor in this event, please contact for more information:Michelle Bertholet, Publisher | 204-596-8710
Quinton Moorehead, National Account Manager | 204-720-1639
