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Trish Jordan
AITC-M President
Monsanto Canada
trish.l.jordan@monsanto.com
Agriculture today is an incredibly complex business and most people - regardless of age - have little understanding of how their food is produced or what farming and agriculture is all about. As a science-based agricultural company, Monsanto is fully supportive of programs like Agriculture in the Classroom that are making a real difference in terms of exposing kids to agriculture and its importance in our lives. Through Ag in the Classroom programs, kids have the opportunity to learn about both the science and practical aspects of agriculture in a fun and experiential way. |
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Ellen Pruden
AITC-M Past-president
Manitoba Canola Growers
prudene@mcgacanola.org
Ellen Pruden is the Education and Promotion Coordinator for the Manitoba Canola Growers Association and Canola Info. She informs and promotes the benefits of canola oil to health professional, chefs, dietitians, consumers and educators. Ellen is an educator and believes strongly in the importance of informing our youth about agriculture. |
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Brian Kenyon
AITC-M Vice-president
YARA
brian.kenyon@yara.com
We have a positive message to tell about Agriculture and our role in feeding the world. If we don’t tell it then who will? As a new director to AITC-M, I am looking forward to working with the other board members and staff in the telling of our story. I have had the opportunity to attend some of the wonderful events put on by AITC-M and was very impressed with the passion and excellence shown by everyone involved. This is an exciting time to be a part of agriculture. AITC-M has the ability to make a difference and can help create an interest in agriculture that may someday lead to a career in this industry. |
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Bob Bartley
AITC-M Treasurer
Producer
rsbfarms@mts.net
I am concerned about what I perceive as a growing disconnect between agriculture and the general public. I hope that through my association with Agriculture in the Classroom, I can make a positive contribution to finding solutions to help children better understand the importance of agriculture in their day-to-day lives and help consumers better understand the important role farmers play in providing high quality, reasonably priced food. Along with my wife Shelley we have one daughter, Lisa and live in one of the most fertile areas in the Red River Valley in Roland, MB, home of Canadian 4H and the Giant Pumpkin. Our farm produces wheat, canola, flax, soybeans, and grain corn. |
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Kelly Funke
AITC-M Secretary
Cargill AgHorizons Canada
kelly_funke@cargill.com
I have worked in the agriculture industry for 10 years, and although I am just one generation removed from the farm, I am one of those people who had to have their eyes opened to the possibilities of a career in ag. Wouldn’t it be great to help open others’ eyes in the same way? I also believe it is becoming increasingly important to provide a connection for children to the food they eat, the land that grows it and the farmers who produce it. Agriculture in the Classroom can cultivate a generation of adults who have a better understanding of agriculture, and who will be better prepared to make informed decisions about food. |
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Sue Clayton
AITC-M Director
University of Manitoba Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences
Sue.Clayton@ad.umanitoba.ca
Newly elected April 25, 2013
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Edward Cook
AITC-M Director
Producer, Dundee Farms Inc.
Newly elected April 25, 2013
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Martin Leyenhorst
AITC-M Director
Dairy Farmers of Manitoba
Elected April, 2012 |
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Kristen Lucyshyn
AITC-M Director
Manitoba Beef Producers
klucyshyn@mbbeef.ca
Kristen Lucyshyn is the Communications Coordinator for Manitoba Beef Producers. Kristen believes the AITC-M message and programming are vital to help generations of students make a connection to where their food comes from. She looks forward to helping promote AITC-M initiatives across Manitoba. |
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Laurel Lyons
AITC-M Director
Manitoba Pork
llyons@manitobapork.com
Newly elected April 25, 2013 |
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Curtis McRae
AITC-M Director
Producer
mcraecurtis@yahoo.ca
My family runs a mixed farm with grains, oilseeds and cattle. In the winter time when I work more tame hours I spend my time coaching at the local Judo club. Just in case I am not using enough hours of everyday I am also a director at the Keystone Agricultural Producers.
I have children in the school system so I sometimes hear tales of what a teacher’s perceptions of farming are. Then I take time to explain to my children how it really works and while I am doing that I wish I had the opportunity to tell the real story to more students. I think teachers need help and farmers have a great and exciting story to tell. I love talking about agriculture to people I meet, both young and old! |
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Patsy Michiels
AITC-M Director
AAFC
michielsp@agr.gc.ca
Growing up on a small dairy farm in southern Manitoba, I learned to appreciate agriculture and I gained a basic understanding of what is involved in growing a crop, milking cows, etc. Many Manitoba children do not have this opportunity. Since they are our future leaders, decision makers and voters, I feel that it is very important that they have an understanding and appreciation of where their food comes from and how essential agriculture is to our communities. AITC-M plays an important role in developing an appreciation and awareness of the agricultural industry in the classroom and I am very proud to be a part of it. |
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Sheena Pitura
AITC-M Director
Canterra Seeds
s.pitura@canterra.com
Sheena grew up on a farm at Domain, MB. Sheena has a B. Sc. in Agriculture and is currently employed as the Marketing Manager for Canterra Seeds. Sheena is very passionate about educating our young people on the importance of agriculture. She believes the growing social campaign against today’s farming has been gaining steam, largely because the general public does not understand where and how their food is produced. She is hopeful that education will help people understand the value of our industry |
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Tracey Shelton
AITC-M Director
Richardson International
Tracey.Shelton@richardson.ca
“As a ‘city slicker’ born and raised in Winnipeg, I understand the true value of Agriculture in the Classroom. There is a real disconnect among city children about where their food comes from and the importance of agriculture in their lives. I am happy to have this opportunity to help make a difference by being part of the AITC Board of Directors.” Tracey is the Director, Corporate Communications for Richardson International. She has a Bachelor of Journalism with Combined Honours in Mass Communication and has spent most of her career in the agriculture sector. |
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Tim Swynar
AITC-M Director
RBC
Newly elected April 25, 2013 |
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