Plan to join us for the

Ag-CDI Program Conference

March 7-9, 2007
Sheraton Hotel, Ottawa

An opportunity to share lessons learned and strengthen the base of support for
developing biofuel and value-added agricultural co-ops in Canada    

Who Should Attend?

- Producers involved in developing biofuel and value-added agriculture co-ops 
- Co-op developers and business advisors 
- Leaders of Canada’s established agricultural and rural-based co-operatives
- Provincial / Regional Co-operative Associations 
- Government officials interested in biofuel and value-added agricultural co-op development
- Provincial Agricultural Adaptation / ACAAF Councils

Overview of Program (preliminary)

Wednesday, March 7 
- Evening Reception and Networking

Thursday, March 8
- Plenary introduction 
- Peer group sessions  
- Exploring lessons learned in development

Friday, March 9 
- Reports from peer groups 
- Mapping the road ahead for new co-ops in agriculture 
- What’s required, and who will help?

Costs and Other Details  

·  No registration fee.
·  Sheraton Hotel room rate is $135 plus applicable taxes.
·  A travel subsidy pool is available, with priority for representatives of developing co-operatives.  
·  Details regarding conference program, hotel, etc. will be posted soon on the Ag-CDI website:  www.coopzone.coop/ag-cdi    

Please let us know if you are interested in joining us!

·  Contact Nicole Boissonneault to be placed on our notification list for further details.  E-mail:Nicole.Boissonneault@coopscanada.coop  or Tel. 613-238-6711 ext. 221

Please forward this along to other interested parties.
Thank you!