Three U of SK EBH Varieties Named

It was announced at the 2011 AGM last Saturday that three of their edible blue honeysuckle numbered varieties that are currently commercially available have been christened. They will now be known as:

9 - 15 - Indigo Gem
9 - 91 - Indigo Treat
9 - 92 - Indigo Yum

An Invitation To Be A Follower...

In order to lead you have to first be willing to be a FOLLOWer!

It's true, we have all been tyranized by leadership which has no idea of what it means to follow. Here at Haskap Canada we are inviting you to sign up to be Followers of this blog! By Following you will be sure to be in the know about Haskap Canada's best practices and best practices in the haskap industry here in Canada. Being in the know as a Follower will make you a better leader as the haskap industry unfolds over future years. And thanks for your support! :)

(In order to sign up just go to the sidebar gadget entitled Haskap Canada Followers and follow the prompts.)

Follower pressure...

Lonicera Caerulea Now On Wikipedia

Lonicera caerulea can now be found on Wikipedia. The article describes the plant, lists the different varieties, and gives a brief overview of its cultivation and uses.

Wikimedia Commons has a complimentary post.

2011 AGM Highlights

Registration

Starting at 10:00 a.m. Haskap Canada members and friends met on Saturday, March 19 at the U of SK campus for our AGM.

The morning's topics included a series of presentations covering exciting research developments that have happened over the past year, as well as current technical work on which the university is working. Dr. Bors and three of his students/co-workers presented.

Haskap Canada President Paul Mitchell and Dr. Bob Bors preparing presentations

This year Haskap Canada members were invited to make presentations of their own work in the areas of: propagation, orchards, and product development.

Thanks again to the Mitchell clan a fine lunch was served that featured haskap in everything that they served. Proceeds went to Haskap Canada.

The afternoon was spent in a formal meeting that addressed yearly agenda items, election of directors, and Haskap Canada updates and future directives.

Time for visiting among growers

It was a very worthwhile meeting with some very exciting prospects for this next year. If you are interested in any aspect of haskap, then consider joining us next year!

Notice of 2011 Annual General Meeting

Haskap Canada Association AGM will be held on Saturday March 19th., 2011 at 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM in Room 2E25 Agriculture Building, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK. All members and interested individuals/parties are invited to attend.

There will be a cost of $20 for all attendants to cover the cost of lunch. Proceeds will go to Haskap Canada.

Please RSVP if you will attend: committee@haskap.ca