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The Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference brings together producers, industry leaders, innovators, and policy makers to share ideas and explore forward-looking practices that strengthen Saskatchewan’s beef sector. CFGA is pleased to be presenting and sponsoring sessions at this year’s conference.

Conference Highlights

- Forward-looking presentations on trade, markets, herd health, and risk management

- Beef Tech Breakfast connecting producers with ag-tech innovators

- Tradeshow, receptions, and networking opportunities

- Multiple industry Annual General Meetings

- Cargill Banquet & Live Auction

Featured Sessions (CFGA Involvement)

- Virtual Fencing: Labour Light, Land Smart (Sponsored by CFGA)

- Tradeshow Networking Break (Sponsored by CFGA)

Beef Tech Breakfast

The Beef Tech Breakfast connects beef and forage producers with entrepreneurs developing technologies to reduce labour, improve animal health, increase forage production, and enhance herd monitoring. Following a keynote from Jeremy Welter (APAS), producers rotate through roundtable discussions with innovators seeking feedback, pilot testers, and early adopters.

Tradeshow & Networking

Visit the tradeshow to connect with industry partners while enjoying:

- Morning coffee and pastries

- Welcome Reception

- Wednesday Happy Hour

Cargill Banquet & Live Auction

A conference highlight featuring keynote speaker Belton Johnson, a four-course plated dinner, and both silent and live auctions. Proceeds support the Saskatchewan Cattle Association Scholarship Program, investing in the next generation of beef industry leaders.

Accommodation

Saskatoon Inn & Conference Centre
Book early by calling 1-306-242-1440 and referencing Sask Beef or SBIC.

Detailed Agenda

Tuesday, January 20

5:00 – 7:00 p.m. | VBP+ AGM (Manitoba Room)

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. | Welcome Reception & Tradeshow Opening (Room SK C)

Wednesday, January 21

7:30 – 8:00 a.m. | Registration & Coffee (Mezzanine)

8:00 – 8:30 a.m. | SBIC Welcome & Government Greetings

8:30 – 9:30 a.m. | Gateways to Growth: Trade & Market Access

9:30 – 10:00 a.m. | Market Update

10:00 – 10:30 a.m. | Tradeshow Break

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Defending the Herd: Disease Resilience

11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Barley Research & Canada Beef Update

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | SK Cattle Feeders AGM / Lunch Buffet

1:00 – 2:15 p.m. | Research & Grassland Conversion Sessions

2:15 – 2:30 p.m. | Virtual Fencing: Labour Light, Land Smart (CFGA)

2:30 – 3:00 p.m. | Tradeshow Break (CFGA Sponsored)

3:00 – 4:30 p.m. | CCIA Update & Risk Management Panel

5:00 – 6:30 p.m. | Happy Hour (Tradeshow Floor)

6:30 – 10:00 p.m. | Cargill Banquet & Live Auction

10:00 p.m. onward | Hospitality Suite

Thursday, January 22

7:30 – 10:15 a.m. | Beef Tech Breakfast (Ag-West Bio)

10:15 – 10:45 a.m. | Tradeshow Networking Break

10:45 – 11:15 a.m. | Beef Market Risk Management

11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Forage Fertility for Ranch Resilience

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch Buffet

1:30 – 3:00 p.m. | Saskatchewan Cattle Association AGM

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