Ideas, Innovation, and Knowledge TCU Place January 11-13, 2016 Prairieland Park January 10-11, 2017 TCU Place January 8–10, 2018 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Objectives
CropSphere is hosted by Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG), the Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission (SaskCanola), the Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission (SaskFlax), the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (SaskWheat), the Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SaskBarley), and the Saskatchewan Oat Development Commission (SaskOats) to bring growers a first-class event
Provide a forum for sharing best practices among federal, provincial and local agriculture awareness program leaders
Develop and strengthen links with industry representatives to facilitate a more coordinated approach
Strategies
These six organizations came together in 2014 to provide one conference during Crop Week instead of separate meetings in order to increase convenience for attendees and offer a higher-quality event
CropSphere features sessions on grain marketing, research and agronomy plus general topics related to agriculture
Various breakout sessions ensure attendees can pick and choose a program that best supports their business operations
Networking opportunities throughout the day make it possible for attendees to connect
Offer continuing education units
Complementary one-day admission to Western Canadian Crop Production Show
Shuttle service between TCU Place & Praireland Park & participating hotels
These organizations hold their Annual General Meetings in conjunction with the conference to assist with participation
Results
Awarded a Saskatoon Shines! Tourism Leadership award in 2016
Attendance has reached 750-800
Excellent media draw and attention all three days
The success of CropSphere is bolstered by the support it received from industry partners and sponsors allowing us to keep the conference fees well below other conference registration costs
