Producers in the Parkland have the opportunity to learn about Clubroot and what they can do to prevent the spread of the disease in their crops.

Tanis Sirski says it’s important to learn about the disease because it’s showing up in areas surrounding the Parkland like around Swan River and just below the lakes.

Sirski says Dan Orchard, from the Canola Council of Canada, is the guest speaker.

“We’re having Dan Orchard. He’s from the Canola Council of Canada. He works in the central part of Alberta. He has been working with clubroot since it was found in 2003. He’s acutely the gentlemen who found Clubroot in a field when he was working for a retail location there. So he’s been working with clubroot since day one.”

Orchard is the Clubroot specialist with the Canola Council of Canada.

A presentation is taking place tomorrow in Dauphin at the Rec Complex from 3 until 6, and then another one is taking place on Wednesday from 9 until noon.

You'll learn how to reduce the risk of clubroot, rotation and resistance strategies, and much more.

Sirski wants everyone to RSVP by today. Give her a call at 204-572-7350 if you plan to attend.