Energy, Mines, and Resources

2009 North of 60° Agriculture Conference and Banquet

Friday and Saturday, November 6 & 7, 2009
High Country Inn, Whitehorse

Conference – Free of charge

The focus of this year’s conference is growing Yukon agriculture. Concepts such as the 100 Mile Diet and eating local have propelled public interest in Yukon Agriculture to a whole new level. The governments of Canada and Yukon have more funding available for industry then ever before. We are seeing more young people interested in a career in agriculture. Consumers want to know where their food comes from and we can grow some of it for them right at home. This year’s conference is trying to connect the dots to facilitate the opportunities in Yukon agriculture.

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Banquet - $20

Join the Agriculture Branch for the "Yukon Grown" Saturday evening banquet featuring local meat and produce. Guests are welcome at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m.

To register for the conference, buy banquet tickets or for more information, please contact the Agriculture Branch through the information provided at the bottom of this page

Farmer / Farm Family of the Year Award

Is there a farmer or farm family in your community that has shown the kind of commitment and passion for agriculture that you feel should be recognized? This is your opportunity to nominate Yukon’s producers or others who have substantially contributed to agriculture this year.

Submit your nomination(s), along with a brief explanation of why the candidate(s) are worthy of the award, in writing to the Agriculture Branch through the information provided below. All nominations must be received by Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at 4 p.m. This award will be presented at the Yukon Grown banquet on Saturday, November 7.

Conference Schedule

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November 6

  • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    CFBMC Value Plus Workshop with Gary Morton
    Looking to diversify what you grow and produce, add value your customers will appreciate, and capture new markets, better pricing and a stronger future. Don’t miss the Canadian Farm Business Management’s (CFBMC) Value Plus workshop.

November 7

  • 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
    Coffee and Muffins with the Agriculture Branch
  • 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
    Young (and New) Farmer’s Forum
    Join the forum as we evaluate the challenges and opportunities that exist in Yukon agriculture. The forum will highlight tools available to new/young farmers including Growing Forward programs, the Canadian Farm Business Management Council,  Farm Credit Canada, educational opportunities, and many others.

    The Young (and New) Farmer’s Forum will include a presentation from the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council on Agritalent.ca, the new online shop for agriculture training and learning programs offered across Canada.
  • 1 p.m to 2 p.m.
    Growing Forward
    Come learn how you can best utilize the new Growing Forward programs to the advantage of your farm. With staff from the Agriculture Branch.
  • 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
    Greenhouse Technologies
    Meriam Karlsson is a Professor of Horticulture at the University of Alaska Fairbanks in the School of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences. She, along with local greenhouse magicians Roy Ness and Bob Sharp will be discussing new technology and management strategies for greenhouses at high latitudes.

Agriculture Branch

Phone: 867.667.5838
Toll Free: 1.800.661.0408 ext. 5838
Fax: 867.393.6222
Email: agriculture@gov.yk.ca