BC Potato & Vegetable Growers Association
The 2017 Annual ‘BC Potato & Vegetable Growers Association’ Potato Variety Trial Invitation ************************
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 30th Event to take place at: BRENT KELLY FARMS Hosts: Brent & Jane Kelly (and Family) Registration 3:00 pm, Field Gathering at 4:30 PM Dinner at (approx.) 6:00 PM 4375 96th Street East Ladner, Delta, BC ************************ Get a firsthand look at an array of new varieties in BC. In this year’s showcase you will see several new selections that have future market potential in the categories of Reds, Whites, Yellows and Russets. This will include many that are new for this region & some varieties developed by Agriculture, Agri-Food Canada and various breeding programs. Opinions will be welcome for potato marketability at retail and/or food service level. As a valued member/supporter of the Farming Community we would like to invite you to attend this event which also gives you the opportunity to meet, not only local farmers but others from across Canada. Field Variety Trial Day is always well attended by industry representatives, farm equipment, services & fresh market suppliers. Closer to the event PLEASE let either Laura or Heather know how many guests will be attending from your Farm/Organization BBQ DINNER ON A WAGON / REFRESHMENTS & DOOR PRIZES For more information, contact Laura Mathews at 604-946-9956 or Heather Meberg at 604-841-0764
Support for this project is provided by the Clusters Initiative of the Growing Canadian Agri-Innovations Program (Clusters Program), in partnership with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the Canadian Horticultural Council, and the BC Potato and Vegetable Growers Association.
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 30th Event to take place at: BRENT KELLY FARMS Hosts: Brent & Jane Kelly (and Family) Registration 3:00 pm, Field Gathering at 4:30 PM Dinner at (approx.) 6:00 PM 4375 96th Street East Ladner, Delta, BC ************************ Get a firsthand look at an array of new varieties in BC. In this year’s showcase you will see several new selections that have future market potential in the categories of Reds, Whites, Yellows and Russets. This will include many that are new for this region & some varieties developed by Agriculture, Agri-Food Canada and various breeding programs. Opinions will be welcome for potato marketability at retail and/or food service level. As a valued member/supporter of the Farming Community we would like to invite you to attend this event which also gives you the opportunity to meet, not only local farmers but others from across Canada. Field Variety Trial Day is always well attended by industry representatives, farm equipment, services & fresh market suppliers. Closer to the event PLEASE let either Laura or Heather know how many guests will be attending from your Farm/Organization BBQ DINNER ON A WAGON / REFRESHMENTS & DOOR PRIZES For more information, contact Laura Mathews at 604-946-9956 or Heather Meberg at 604-841-0764
Support for this project is provided by the Clusters Initiative of the Growing Canadian Agri-Innovations Program (Clusters Program), in partnership with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the Canadian Horticultural Council, and the BC Potato and Vegetable Growers Association.
