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AMC’s president, Leah Olson has been asked to appear before the Senate Agriculture Committee on November 21. We are seeking AMC member feedback related to the carbon tax and proactive measures be taken by manufacturers to reduce the carbon footprint of agriculture.

As you know, being a member of AMC gives you access to many benefits, including our networking events, monthly AMC Connection newsletter, bi-annual Implement Success magazine, advocacy and lobbying support, discounts on product testing and development, and many others.

In less than a month, the 2017 AMC Convention and Trade show will be kicking off in Saskatoon. This year we have an impressive line up of speakers and workshops geared to the 'future of farming'. We look forward to welcoming our delegates on November 29th!

AMC will be hosting its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, November 30 at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel in Saskatoon. Whether you are a regular, associate or affiliate member, we welcome your presence at the meeting.

We sit down with Leah Olson, president of Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada, to take the pulse of today’s Canadian short-line equipment manufacturers.

Seed Hawk Inc. is being rechristened Vaderstad Industries Inc., reflecting the fuller integration of the Seed Hawk brand within the Vaderstad Group.

Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Western Canada will be able to grow and move their innovative technologies from the later stages of research and development to the global marketplace, as a result of Government of Canada support. Applications will be accepted until November 29, 2017.

The dust is starting to settle after Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s flurry of announcements backtracking on the federal government’s proposed small business tax changes.

The Saskatchewan government will introduce an incentive program to encourage more investment in agriculture.

Effective October 24, 2017 Nigel Jones, Seed Hawk’s current Vice President of Operations and Vice President of Research & Development, will be appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Seed Hawk Inc.

As an Ontario election approaches, provincial Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk is making it difficult for the Liberal government to wash away its legacy of energy policy gaffs.

The discussions around NAFTA, including the debate on supply management, continue. Ontario’s Minister of Ag defends supply management at Tri-National Agricultural Accord.

RealAg’s Shaun Haney had the chance to be the guest host on AgriTalk, the leading U.S. agriculture radio program, filling in for Mike Adams on Thursday. With all the issues surrounding NAFTA, it was an opportunity for the American audience to hear the issues and opinions through a Canadian lens.

Regular Member - Ontario

Description: Marcrest Manufacturing is a manufacturer of hay equipment, primarily the Bale Baron for small packaged square bales. Other products they manufacture include attachments for handling bundles and large square bales as well as swing max hitches that allow one tractor to pull two balers.

Visit: 
www.marcrestmfg.com

Associate Member - Ontario

Description: PPG TrueFinish Industrial Coatings is a division of PPG. Founded in 2002, PPG TrueFinish was created to deliver PPG technologies to manufacturers and custom coaters. PPG has facilities across North America as well as operations in Asia, Europe, Africa, and Latin America.

Visit: 
www.ppgtruefinish.com

Associate Member - Saskatchewan

Description: McKercher is one of Saskatchewan’s oldest and largest law firms with offices in Saskatoon and Regina. As such, they is well-versed in the economic, social and regulatory environment of Saskatchewan. They have represented the industries leaders that drive the province’s diverse and growing economy, including in the areas of agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, and more.

Visit: 
www.mckercher.ca

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..
Jan. 8 - 11	Crop Production Show	Saskatoon, SK	Learn more..
Jan. 16 - 18	Manitoba Ag Days	Brandon, MB	Learn more..
Feb 14 - 17	National Farm Machinery Show	Louisville, KY	Learn more..
Mar. 7 - 9	London Farm Show	London, ON	Learn more..