Friday January 12, 2024

12:30 – 1:00   SSDB AGM and Symposium registration and refreshments

1:00 – 1:05     Welcome – SSDB Chair Daniel Goodsman

1:05 – 2:00     “Calculating/Knowing Your Costs of Production” Jason Emke –  Relationship Manager Farm Credit Canada and Sheep Producer

2:10 – 3:00     “SCAP Funding and Assistance Opportunities for Sheep Producers” Shiela Miller – Program Specialist SK Ministry of Agriculture

3:10 – 3:35       Refreshment Break

3:40 – 4:30     “Feeding Lambs – Early Growth vs. Finishing” Hamid Khazanehei, PhD –  Ruminant Nutritionist Masterfeeds

4:35 – 5:20      “Producer Production Testimonial” Martin Catto – SK Large Flock Producer

5:30 – 6:15       Producer Networking & Cocktails  (Cash Bar)

6:15                   Lamb Banquet

Saturday January 13, 2024   

8:30 – 9:00     Producer Networking and Refreshments

9:00 – 9:50     “Surviving a Down Market Without Impacting Production” Jason Emke – Relationship Manager Farm Credit Canada and Sheep Producer

9:55 – 10:40   “Key Influence for Increasing Fetus Survival” Maria Radette – Western Ag

10:40-11:00   Refreshment Break

11:00-12:15   SSDB Annual General Meeting

12:15 – 1:00   Lunch Break

1:00 – 1:40   “Canadian Sheep Federation Update” Corlena Patterson – CSF Executive Director

1:45 – 2:30     “The Five C’s of Credit” Jason Emke – Relationship Manager Farm Credit Canada and Sheep Producer

2:35 – 3:25    “Forage Mineral Content, Water, and Water Quality and Their Impact on Sheep” Hamid Khazanehei, PhD – Ruminant Nutritionist Masterfeeds

3:30 – 4:00     Open Q&A

4:00                Wrap-Up and Dismissal

$320/couple (includes refreshment breaks, lunch, educational sessions & banquet)

$185/single (includes refreshment breaks, lunch, educational sessions & banquet)

$115/single day/person (includes refreshment breaks, lunch, educational sessions)

$45/person (banquet only)

Please register no later than January 9, 2024 by phoning the Saskatchewan Sheep Development Board at 306-933-5200.  A block of rooms has been reserved until December 22, 2023 at a rate of $127 plus taxes.  Please call or go on -line to book your accommodation at:  Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Regina Downtown Rooms & Rates (wyndhamhotels.com)