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CIC Saskatoon: Pulse-a-palooza! A Celebration of International Year of Pulses 2016

October 5, 2016 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm EDT

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The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has designated 2016 as the International Year of Pulses (IYP).

Pulses (peas, beans, lentils, chickpeas) are an important international issue, saving lives: they are the primary protein source for the majorities of people in developing countries.

Saskatchewan has been playing an ever-larger role in feeding pulses to the world, currently providing 30 to 40% of global pulses.

In honour of the International Year of Pulses 2016, please join with us as we follow both of these stories.

Event Partner
Department of Political Studies; College of Pharmacy and Nutrition; College of Agriculture and Bioresources; Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan; International Development Research Centre (IDRC)

Speakers’ Biographies
Dr. Carol Henry, Assistant Dean of Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Pharmacy & Nutrition; research projects on improving nutrition and food security locally and worldwide

Dr. Bob Tyler, Acting Dean, College of Agriculture and Bioresources; 35 years of research experience on pulse crop utilization

Date and Time
Wednesday October 5, 2016
4:30pm to 6:00pm

Venue
28 Campus Drive
Education Building, Room 1004
Saskatoon, SK  S7N 0X1

Registration
This is a free event. Please reserve a spot by clicking the button below to register online.

Event Contact
Leah or Erin | saskatoon@thecic.org | (306)966-4654

Details

Date:
October 5, 2016
Time:
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm EDT

Venue