AMC Connection

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AMC president, Leah Olson, spent this past week in Ottawa finding out more about the federal government's approach to superclusters and the role of agriculture, farmers and shortliners in economic development.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/pim-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=444859&issueID=51611 to view the full article online.

Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada (AMC) and HSBC Bank Canada (HSBC) invite you to an interactive discussion on exploring the trade opportunities between U.S. and Canada and the strategies for increasing your competitive advantage to propel your growth south of the border.

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/pim-nwl/pdf/2017_AMC_Seminar_Invite.pdf to view the full article online.

The Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology released its report on The Canadian Manufacturing Sector and its urgent need to adapt.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/pim-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=444864&issueID=51611 to view the full article online.

Mark your calendar for the 2017 Annual AMC Convention and Trade Show being held from November 29 – December 1, 2017 at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/pim-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=444844&issueID=51611 to view the full article online.

Minimum wage in Ontario is expected to increase to $14 per hour by the beginning of 2018, and to $15 per hour by the beginning of 2019, the Ontario Government announced on Tuesday.

Visit http://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/ontario-wage-increase-concerning-to-agriculture-ofa-417.aspx to view the full article online.

Bourgault has designed these new tillage tools to work in difficult field conditions.

Visit https://www.grainews.ca/2017/05/25/two-new-tillage-tools-from-bourgault/ to view the full article online.

Just how far has precision agriculture evolved over the past 25 years? Think back to when the first commercial yield monitors began to appear.

Visit http://www.farmindustrynews.com/technology/innovator-walks-through-history-precision-agriculture to view the full article online.

With the United States’ exit from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the new administration says it’s focusing on bilateral agreements instead of multilateral deals in its attempted execution of an "America first" ideology on all things, including trade.

Visit https://www.realagriculture.com/2017/05/how-nafta-becomes-a-bilateral-deal-in-renegotiation/ to view the full article online.

"Developing this food policy is an exciting opportunity for Canadians to have their say about how government can help address those opportunities and challenges that exist in our food system,"

Visit https://www.realagriculture.com/2017/05/ag-minister-launches-consultations-on-creating-a-national-food-policy/ to view the full article online.

The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has initiated the adoption of the following ISO standards.

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/pim-nwl/pdf/ROPS_X_projects_PR.pdf to view the full article online.

As Canada continues to celebrate its 150th anniversary, Canadians will soon get a glimpse into one of the sectors that has played a leading role in the story of their nation.

Visit http://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/statistics-canada-releases-the-2016-census-of-agriculture-621309033.html to view the full article online.

June 21 - 23	Canada's Farm Progress Show	Regina, SK	Learn more..
June 21	HSBC AMC Speaker Session	Regina, SK	Learn more..
July 18 - 20	Ag In Motion	NW of Saskatoon, SK	Learn more..
Aug. 29 - 31	Farm Progress Show	Decatur, IL	Learn more..
Sept. 12 - 14	Canada's Outdoor Farm Show	Woodstock, ON	Learn more..
Nov. 8 - 11	Agri-Trade Equipment Expo	Red Deer, AB	Learn more..
Nov. 12 - 18	Agri Technica	Hanover, Germany	Learn more..
Nov. 29 - Dec. 1	AMC Convention and Trade Show	Saskatoon, SK	Learn more..