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"IFASA – Herding Cats!"
Presented by Nancy J Romanow Cranston, Director Business Development and Commercialization, Institute for Food and Agricultural Sciences, Alberta (IFASA)

Date:  
Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Time:  
12:00 noon (30 minute presentation followed by questions)

Location:
Faculty Club
11435 Saskatchewan Drive
Edmonton, Alberta
(parking available for $2 over lunch hour in V Lot at the corner of Saskatchewan Drive and 116 Street)

Cost: 
Members and Students $20.00 per person
Non-members $25.00 per person

Background:
The University of Alberta, Alberta Agriculture and Food, the Alberta Research Council and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada have formed a unique Alliance that supports the agriculture industry in Alberta.  All organizations are committed "To advance Alberta’s agriculture and agri-food industry through solution-focused and innovative science and technology programs".  Alberta’s agriculture industry will benefit from focused investment and support to cultivate existing capabilities and build a community of talented researchers and entrepreneurs.  A key component to IFASA programs is the inclusion of industry participation and investment

Nancy Romanow Cranston, Director Business Development and Commercialization at IFASA, presents the story behind the building of this unique relationship, the research programs, and industry relationships.

RSVP:
To Marla Mauricio by noon on April 10, 2007 at mauricio@arc.ab.ca
Please note that an invoice will be sent to those who confirm but do not attend.