Virtual Event
Canadian Potato Summit 2022
February 2, 2022 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.
Schedule
VIEW VIDEO12:00pm - 12:05pm
Opening Remarks
VIEW VIDEO 12:05pm - 12:55pm
Keynote: Potato variety development for sustainable and climate-smart agriculture
Speaker: Helen Tai, research scientist, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Fredericton, N.B.
VIEW VIDEO 12:55pm - 1:25pm
Better varieties, faster: Updates on AAFC’s potato breeding program
Speakers:
- David De Koeyer, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Fredericton
- Erica Fava, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Fredericton
VIEW VIDEO 1:25pm - 1:50pm
Potato insect pests – insights from Manitoba
Speaker: Vikram Bisht, Manitoba Agriculture1:50pm - 2:00pm
Break
VIEW VIDEO 2:00pm - 2:50pm
State of the industry: a panel discussion
Speakers:
- Greg Donald, general manager, P.E.I. Potato Board
- Terence Hochstein, executive director, Potato Growers of Alberta
- Shawn Brenn, chair, Ontario Potato Board
2:50pm
Closing remarks
On DEMAND
Top 10 potato emergence problems
Speaker: Andy Robinson, North Dakota State University/University of Minnesota
On DEMAND
Working against wireworms: New strategies from Manitoba and P.E.I.
Speakers:
- John Gavloski, entomologist, Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development
- Christine Noronha, research scientist, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
On DEMAND
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Product Demos
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Here’s something for wireworms to chew on 
Miravis Duo: Level Up 
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Potato Summit FCC Craig Klemmer Presentation 
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Frequently Asked Questions About Canadian Potato Summit 2022
When, Where & How?
Canadian Potato Summit 2022 will take place virtually on February 2, 2022 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
