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FLAX DAY 2003

Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission
“Focus on Flax”
January 6, 2002
Saskatoon Inn
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Overview
At Flax Day 2003, producers and others in the industry had the opportunity to take a look at what’s hot when it comes to food, feed, fiber, industrials, medicinals, and personal care products made with flax. The latest in varietal development and market information was discussed, and participants networked with industry leaders in production, research, product development and markets.

 

Resolutions from AGM

Director Remuneration #1
Whereas the Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission is established as a development commission pursuant to section 5 of the Agri-Food Act:

Whereas the Commission consists of a Board of Directors consisting of six registered producers elected in accordance with sections 18 to 20 of the Act.

Whereas the remuneration to be paid to the members of the Commission is to be fixed by the registered producers at the annual meeting, and Whereas remuneration for previous fiscal years was $235.00 (Chair) and $155.00 (Directors).

Be it resolved that the Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission rates of remuneration for its Directors is established at current rates of $235.00 (Chair) and $155.00 (Directors) for the fiscal year 2002/2003.

Director Remuneration #2

Whereas the Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission is established as a development commission pursuant to section 5 of the Agri-Food Act:

Whereas the Commission consists of a Board of Directors consisting of six registered producers elected in accordance with sections 18 to 20 of the Act.

Whereas the remuneration to be paid to the members of the Commission is to be fixed by the registered producers at the annual meeting, and Whereas remuneration for previous fiscal years was $235.00 (Chair) and $155.00 (Directors).

Be it resolved that the Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission rates of remuneration for its Directors is established at current rates of $235.00 (Chair) and $155.00 (Directors) for the fiscal year 2003/2004.

 

 

FLAX DAY 2003 AGENDA

8:00 a.m.

Registration/Refreshments

9:00 a.m.

SFDC Annual Meeting

10:15 a.m.

Flax Council of Canada Update

10.30 a.m.

The Linoleum Story (Hans T. van Wijick, Forbo Linoleum B.V.)

11:00 a.m.

Flax and Feed:  The Lin Pro Story (Vern Racz. U of S)

11:30 a.m.

Value-Adding:  The Process and the Products (Martin Reaney, AAFC)

12:00 Noon

Lunch

1:00 p.m.

Flax Fiber (Alvin Ulrich, Biolin Research Inc.)

1:30 p.m.

Flax:  Oil in Coatings (Derrick Rawson, ADM))

2:00 p.m.

Flax and Personal Care Products (Bryan Gossen, Flaxlite)

2:30 p.m.

Breeding For The Future (Gordon Rowland, CDC)

3:00 p.m.

Refreshments

3:15 p.m.

The Market (Larry Weber, Weber Commodities Ltd.)

4:00 p.m.

Closing Remarks