2013

Agriculture
Agenda
September 8th 14th 2013
Mon 9th Fri 13th
28th Session of the FAO Latin American & Caribbean Forestry Commission (LACFC) Georgetown Guyana

Events that directly and indirectly impact agricultural development

FYI!
This biennial meeting offers a policy and technical forum for countries in the Latin American and Caribbean region to discuss and address forest issues. Government officials from forestry and other sectors are encouraged to attend, as are representatives of NGOs, private industry and other organizations dealing with forestrelated issues in the region. For further details, contact: Brenda Hivy Ortiz-Chour <hivy.ortizchour@fao.org> For more info, go to: <http://www.fao.org/forestry/31106/en/> To read more on Caribbean forests, go to: <http://www.pn4ad.org/docs-aproducts/finish/3-critical-issues-perspectives-and-options-cipo/174-cipo-3-farmingchange-growing-more-food-with-a-changing-resource-base> Beyond 2015 will hold the Global Youth Summit: BYND 2015, in San Jose, Costa Rica, from 9-13 September 2013. The summit, which will be hosted by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and the President of Costa Rica, will bring together young people to discuss youth issues and information and communications technology (ICT) in the context of development. These are important factors influencing youth involvement and participation in agriculture. The discussion ad outcomes from this event offer agriculture youth organizations, Government ministries supporting youth development and agriculture development agencies a lucrative opportunity to be informed on global youth trends, issues an solutions that empower youth to contribute to the development process. The event will be webcast for online participation. For more info, go to: <http://www.itu.int/en/bynd2015/Pages/default.aspx> The export Limited is hosting a series of seminars on compliance with US Food and Drug Administration Regulations aimed at helping exporters to understand and meet the mandatory entry requirements under the Food Safety Modernisation Act (FSMA). The seminar thematic focus, date and venue are:
Seafood Juice & Beverage Mon 16th Tues 17th Wed 18th Thur 19th Fiesta Plaza, MovieTowne Kapok Hotel, St. Clair Kapok Hotel, St. Clair Fiesta Plaza, MovieTowne

Mon 9th Fri 13th

Beyond 2015 Global Youth Summit Online

Thur 12th

Exporter Preparedness Seminar Series: Deadline for Registration

Trinidad and Tobago

Acidified & Low-acid Canned Foods (sauces, spices & other condiments) Produce & Processed Food

Each session costs TT$ 1,000.00 and will be hosted by Dr Andre Gordon of Technological Solutions Limited, Jamaica. The deadline for registration is Thursday 12th September 2013. Registration forms available at: <www.exportt.co.tt> For registration and further details, contact: Mandisa Granderson <1 868 623 5507 ext. 367> or Samilla Khan <1 868 624 7171 ext. 361> both at <capacity@ exportt.co.tt>
Whats on the Agenda for Next Week? You tell us!! Please share information about your events to keep all stakeholders informed and updated on time to Diana.Francis@iica.int and/or carapnet@gmail.com

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