COABC Events

2010 COABC WINTER SEMINAR SERIES

This winter COABC's Extension Services is offering two morning webinars that will be of interest to livestock producers and bee enthusiasts. Pull a chair up to your computer, pour a coffee and enjoy these informative one hour webinars. You will see a livestreaming video of the presenter, view his/her PowerPoint and have an opportunity to ask questions of the presenter. If you are unable to be present for the webinar, a recording of the webinar will be available for purchase, through our registration page (see below).

February 10 - Using Grandin-like Principles in Livestock Production: small things sure can make a difference - 10:00 am (PST) - with Jane Morrigan (OACC) Biography
Animal welfare is a cornerstone principle for organic farms.  Knowing proper livestock handling can make a big difference in animal health.  Jane Morrigan, from Integrity Livestock Services, will give practical guidance on humane handling techniques for dairy and beef cattle, pigs and sheep in organic livestock production.  Based on the know-how of Dr. Temple Grandin and on down-to–earth application of sound scientific evidence, this webinar will cover relevant natural animal behaviors, the importance of good stockmanship, how to improve livestock handling and how to reduce animal stress.   Jane is a sessional lecturer with the Nova Scotia Agricultural College and offers training and consulting on livestock handling.

February 17 -What Happens When the Honeybees Disappear?- 10:00 am (PST) - with Ted Leischner Biography
Colony collapse disorder of bees is a serious and alarming trend that is threatening the livelihood of farmers worldwide. To put the situation into context, Ted Leischner, corresponding CANPOLIN member and conservation volunteer, will discuss what is killing our bees as well as the immediate grassroots actions that farmers can take to assure pollination services, food security and ecological health.  There is much that can be done that is quick, convenient and economically feasible but, it will require a shift in perspective. Ted will share his insights on how we can employ the 400 species of native bees that are exquisitely adapted to living here and operate as a complete pollination guild for our ecosystem.

The fee for each seminar is $20.00 (incl. GST) student/apprentice rate $10.50 (incl. GST).

To Access the Webinars	On-line: Fill in the on-line form, submit and pay with credit card Click Here for Online Registration By Fax: Fax registration form to (250) 260-4436. Send cheque to COABC, 202-3002 32nd St, Vernon BC, V1T 2L7 Click Here for Fax Registration Form By Phone: Call (250) 260-4429 ext. 3 Send cheque to COABC, 202-3002 32nd St, Vernon BC, V1T 2L7
View this document, presentation problems and solutions that you may encounter viewing the webinar. After the seminar, please take a few minutes to fill out this short 4 question Evaluation Form. Funding for educational events like these is dependent upon receiving evaluations by participants.  Thank you! For more information and/or assistance, please contact Brigitte by email at assistant(a)certifiedorganic.bc.ca or by phone at 250-260-4429 ext 3. Thank you in advance for your interest and support of our educational sessions.

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