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\nJoin us for an engaging panel discussion on Saska tchewan&rsquo\;s leadership in food innovation and sustainability\, part o f the Agriculture Week series.
\nDiscover how Saska tchewan's agricultural practices have advanced with new technologies and s ustainability efforts. The discussion will cover:
\nEnjoy a networking reception following the discussion.
\nPa nel Moderator and Host: \;
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Clinton Monch uk\, Executive Director of Farm & \; Food Care Saskatchewan.
\nClinton Monchuk grew up on a mixed dairy\, beef and grain family farm outside of Lanigan\, Saskatche wan. \; He received his Bachelors of Science in Agriculture majoring i n Agricultural Economics from the University of Saskatchewan and Masters o f Business Administration in Agriculture from the University of Guelph.&nb sp\; Clinton has enjoyed numerous roles across Canada\, the United States and Mexico as a researcher\, educator\, manager\, economist and director o f trade policy.
\nIn 2016 Clinton accepted the role of Executive Dir ector with Farm &\; Food Care Saskatchewan to promote farming and ranch ing to consumers. \;Clinton understands the value of increasing publi c trust in agriculture and actively promotes engagement between the agricu lture industry and consumers. He also gives back to the agriculture commun ity as a board member\, serving on the Agri-Food Council of Saskatchewan a nd Pound-Maker Agventures Ltd. (a large cattle feedlot and ethanol plant).
\nClinton\, Laura and their children Jackson and Katelyn\, continue to be active partners on their family grain farm in Saskatchewan and catt le ranch in Oklahoma.
\nPanelists:
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Alanna Koch\, Ch airperson of the Global Institute for Food Secu rity
\nAlanna Koch is a farmer\, industry leader\, long -time agriculture champion\, former senior government executive and experi enced corporate director from Edenwold\, Saskatchewan. She&rsquo\;s the Bo ard Chair of the Global Institute for Food Security and CN Agricultural Ad visory Council\, sits on the board of SeedMaster Manufacturing and the Can adian Agricultural Hall of Fame\, chairs the Field of STARS Fundraising Co mmittee and is an active member of the Global Farmer Network. She works wi th farmers and the agriculture industry through her consulting company\, K oHert Agri Inc. Before this\, she served as Deputy Minister to Premier Bra d Wall and Cabinet Secretary and was the Saskatchewan Deputy Minister of A griculture for nine years. Prior to joining government\, she was President of the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance and was Executive Director of th e Western Canadian Wheat Growers. Throughout her career\, Alanna&rsquo\;s priority has been to build and maintain public trust in agriculture by foc using on science-based decision making and communicating the benefits of i nnovation and modern tools and technology. Alanna has been widely recogniz ed for her contributions to the agricultural industry and community. She f arms with her husband Gerry Hertz.
\nBernice Richard\, Chief Operating Officer of Custom Agricultural Intelligence Inc.
\nBernice Richard is th
e Chief Operating Officer of Custom Agricultural Intelligence Inc. Her pas
sion for sustainable solutions in agriculture led her to co-found the comp
any\, where she focuses on researching and formulating strategies to balan
ce soil nutrients and enhance crop health. Bernice's expertise in biochemi
stry\, market research\, and project management contributes to her hands-o
n approach in overseeing all aspects of the organization. \;
With
an extensive background in marketing\, including experience in print and
TV media production\, Bernice understands the importance of developing mea
ningful relationships with employees. She fosters a warm and open-door pol
icy\, striving to create a diverse workplace that promotes growth and fulf
illment for everyone\, regardless of their background. \;
Beyond
her role in Custom Agricultural Intelligence Inc.\, Bernice has actively b
een involved in various charitable projects benefiting communities like Se
dley\, Regina\, and Weyburn. She has served on the board of the Friends of
Royal Saskatchewan Museum and has been recognized for her achievements in
recent years. Bernice was named one of Canada's Top 100 Black Women to Wa
tch in 2022 and was a finalist in the Women in Non-Traditional Roles categ
ory for the YWCA Women of Distinction in 2022. In 2023\, she received the
Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee Medal\, won the Innovator Category for th
e YWCA Women of Distinction 2023 and she awarded Woman of Excellence
Winner at the Black Excellence Gala 2023. Right now\, she works on spread
ing awareness into the need for better DEI initiatives around manufacturin
g and agricultural industry via her speaking engagements around Canada.&nb
sp\;
In addition to her business ventures\, Bernice is an author with
seven published children books that focuses on diverse characters. Her go
al is to inspire and make a positive impact on society by leveraging her b
usiness platform to give back to the community. \;
Erika Stewa rt\, Provincial Coordinator of Verified Beef Production Plus
\nErika Stewart\, with her husban d Cyle and their daughters\, ranch near Morse\, Saskatchewan. They have a commercial cattle operation. The Stewarts are passionate about the grassla nds they are fortunate enough to call home and are always trying to learn and improve their management practices on the ranch. \;
\nIn Jun
e 2024\, Cyle and Erika were named Saskatchewan&rsquo\
;s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2024 at the Saskatchewan Region&rsquo\;s
Recognition Event\, held in conjunction with Canada&rsquo\;s Farm Show
at REALDistrict.
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Erika is also the provincial coordinat
or for the VBP+ program in Saskatchewan. She is the first point of contact
for producers in Saskatchewan who want to become certified through VBP+ a
nd learn about beef sustainability in Canada. Erika is also very passionat
e about sharing her ranching story with consumers. \;
This event is presented in partnership with Farm &\; Food Care Saskatchewan.
