Our Purpose: To advance the research, development, commercialization, and adoption of scientifically sound inoculants as high-value fertility tools in order to assist farmers to gain crop efficiency and environmental advantage. Two years ago the inaugural Inoculant Forum was held in Saskatoon with the purpose to assist farmers to gain crop efficiency and environmental advantage by advancing the research, development, commercialization, and adoption of scientifically sound inoculants as high-value fertility tools. Based on the positive response of those attending, the second Inoculant Forum with the same purpose is planned for March 17 and 18, 2005. As shown in the draft Program, the Program Committee has arranged an exciting range of international speakers, including speakers from all North American inoculant companies. The intended audience is academic, institutional, government and industrial agronomists, researchers, extension specialists, and fertility marketers. The content will also be of interest to those with an interest in agricultural policy and economics. While the program has scientific content, the major thrust is to advance the practical rather than theoretical aspects of inoculant technology. Ample time is available throughout the two days for formal and informal dialogue. The Inoculant Forum 2005 will be a high-caliber assembly of like-minded people who can stimulate and bring creative ideas to advance inoculants as a powerful input choice for today’s farmers. The Inoculant Forum Program Committee: Mary Leggett (Chair) Ken Lopetinsky Chantal Hamal Kevin Vessey Garry Hnatowich Erin Burton Stewart Smith
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