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July 20, 2023 Business Tools

Get ‘The Dish’ on perennial risk management at AgSmart

Producers can get The Dish on the challenges and opportunities of perennial risk management August 1 at AgSmart in Olds, AB. The Dish is a special informational event hosted by Agriculture Financial Services (AFSC) and AgSmart.

Attendees will gain insights into the opportunities and challenges related to perennial risk management in both Canada and the United States, AFSC’s current position and future goals for the program, and current impacts on the agriculture industry.

This special event starts at 12:30 p.m. and features lunch, a keynote address on perennial risk management in Canada and the United States, and panel discussion on insurance coverage options with management practices and the realities of the cattle business.

  • Hosted by Kelly Smith-Fraser, board chair, Agriculture Financial Services
  • Keynote speaker: Alex Offerdahl, managing partner at Watts and Associates.
  • Panelists: Allana Minchau, 7A7 Ranch, and Stuart Chutter, senior policy analyst, Agriculture Financial Services.  

Following the speakers, there will be a meet and greet, featuring complimentary beverages from AFSC agri-business clients and strategic partner Olds College Brewery.

The Dish is a ticketed event and interested producers need to claim their free tickets before they’re all gone.

Reserve your spot today

To claim your free tickets, please click on AgSmart 2023 link below. You will be taken to a third-party website, Eventbrite, to register. If you wish to learn about Eventbrite’s privacy policy, please see: Eventbrite Privacy Policy.

Reserve your spot (while supplies last) by using the complimentary promo code: AFSCFORAGE23. You will receive free admission to AgSmart on August 1 and a ticket for The Dish.

Claim your ticket to AgSmart and The Dish: AgSmart 2023 Registration

About the Author

Agriculture Financial Services (AFSC) is a provincial Crown corporation with the mission of providing leading, innovative, client-focused financial and risk-management solutions to grow agriculture in Alberta.

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Updated: 20/12/2024

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 418.00-420.00 del (bid/sales)

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 418.00-420.00 del (bid/sales)

Choice Steers

Live: 191.00 (TX, KN) 195.00 (NE, CO)
Rail: 303.00-305.00 (IA, NE)

Choice Heifers

Live: 191.00 (TX, KN) 195.00 (NE, CO)
Rail: 303.00-305.00 (IA, NE)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 227.86

Canadian Dollar

$69.88   0.14

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