Semiarid Prairie Agricultural Research Centre (SPARC) Open House

Date: Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Gate 4, 1 Airport Road, Swift Current, SK

The public is invited to attend this free event between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. or between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16. Discover the links between science and farming through interactive tours, exhibits and activities. Find out how the experts at SPARC are contributing to modern agriculture by helping the sector produce healthier, higher quality, more environmentally sustainable and abundant food for the world.

SPARC scientists cover a wide range of research areas including work on forages, crop development and soil, water and air quality. This research plays an important role in southwest Saskatchewan and beyond.

• Meet our research team
• See how we are using a high-tech greenhouse and other equipment to study and develop new types of crops
• Learn about environmentally healthy farming

For more information, please contact SPARC at 1-306-778-7210.