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Pre-Harvest Interval My daughter, Kaila, had moved to Vancouver to my arm saying “Mom! Look!” “What?” I said,




during the summer to fast track her degree, and
starting to get the hang of what I thought was a
Canadian producers can help protect the – from one day to over 60 days – so it is ways: attend college. She had decided to take electives Time for Tails distractedly and almost annoyed. I was just
because of this she wouldn't be home for her
marketability of their canola and pulse crops important that producers know and adhere to 1. To calculate PHI: Enter the crop type and birthday. Her birthday is my favourite day of the very good Queen's wave, elbow barely moving
by sticking to the pre-harvest interval (PHI) the prescribed interval for every product that is the product that has (or will be) applied. The year and I had no intentions of missing it, so I by Dawn Mitchell with a graceful wrist motion. “Mom! There's a
huge 'Finish Line' Banner in front of us!” That
for every crop protection product that they applied to a crop. This will ensure the calculator decided to fly down and spend a few days with snapped me out of it. I looked ahead and sure
apply. product's active ingredient has had enough will indicate how many days that must pass her. enough. We were going to be the first to cross a
Often referred to as the “spray to swath” time to break down in the plant and not leave between application and cutting the crop. I asked her what she wanted to do for her big finish line. To this day I have no idea what race
interval, the PHI refers to the number of days unacceptable residues behind, putting the 2. To find a product to suit a specific day and she said she wanted to go zip lining in That is my motivation. I cannot will myself to go we were in.
that must pass between spraying pesticides or crop's marketability at risk. timeline: Enter the crop type and pesticide Whistler. At a length of over two kilometres, the first. There was nowhere for us to go, so we had to
Each time we landed on a treehouse platform in
desiccants and swathing/straight-cutting. In addition to the information found on the category, then select a deadline (in days). The zip line she wanted to do boasts that it is the the sky after flying through the air, and making try and squeak around the finish line flag posts.
Cutting the crop too soon after spraying can product label, canola and pulse growers can calculator provides product options, if any, longest zip line in both Canada and the USA, ready to leap off into the next unknown, Kaila The finish line judges graciously moved the
leave unacceptable product residues on the use the Keep it Clean Spray to Swath Interval that fit within that window. zigzagging above mountain tree tops. Puke. I do raved about the views, speed and pictures she was tables they had set up alongside the banner so we
harvested grain. Calculator to plan their pre-harvest spraying. The easy-to-use, interactive calculator is not like zip-lining, so naturally, this is one of her able to take. She was having the time of her life. could glide through. No one said a word to us. I
The PHI can vary greatly between products The handy calculator, found at mobile-friendly and filled with great favourite things to do. My eyes have been shut so I have seen none of am thankful to this day that we were in her little
We drove up to Whistler in her little car and got
http://spraytoswath.ca, can be used in two information to help canola and pulse our tickets at the main office of the zip line this beauty, but nodded in total agreement. After car and not the big boat I normally drive. The
producers protect their investments and the loading area. We were with a group of people several cable transfers we made it back to the policeman on the other side of the finish line,
marketability of their crop. varying in age from their early 20's to late 60's, base. She was ecstatic, jumping up and down. I lights flashing in his cruiser, shook his head at us.
For more information on pre-harvest interval and everyone was super excited. I had a smile on was on my knees, kissing dirt. He wore a look on his face quite similar to the
and the Spray to Swath Interval Calculator, my face but I fought down the nausea in my Our next stop was a nice dinner in the town of looks I had received from the zip line Leaders
visit https://keepingitclean.ca/phi. stomach. Whistler. As I drove, I noticed that there was a lot earlier in the day. I mouthed “Sorry!” and flashed
AGM
him what I hoped was a disarming smile. He
Keep it Clean is a joint initiative of the We headed up the mountain in a train of three of water stations on the highway, the traffic was shook his head slightly, rolled his eyes and then AGM
Canola Council of Canada, Pulse Canada, side-by-sides at speeds that I do not feel were slower and we did see a few people running. I kindly allowed us to carry on our way ticket, and
Cereals Canada, Barley Council of Canada necessary. I wanted to point out to our driver that comment to Kaila that this community seems lecture free.
Annual General Meeting
and Prairie Oat Growers Association, we had plenty of time, but thought better of it as really health conscious and it's so wonderful to We decided to get back on the highway and Annual General Meeting
providing growers and advisors with resources the driver would most likely be the person see. finish celebrating at a restaurant in Vancouver. I
Google maps told us that we needed to turn left
NITON REA
for growing crops that meet the requirements fastening my safety hooks. Any criticisms I had to get to our restaurant destination. As I was am no longer allowed to drive on road trips. NITON REA
of our domestic and export customers. would be kept in my churning stomach until my turning left, we were
This program is funded through the feet were planted firmly back on base at the waived through by a
KID’S CORNER
Beaver Meadow Hall
AgriMarketing Program through the Canadian bottom of the hill. flag person. We thought Beaver Meadow Hall
Agricultural Partnership, a federal, provincial, We were told that the first zip line was the this was strange, but KID’S CORNER
July 29th at 7:30 pm
territorial initiative. highest and longest. Super. The 'Leader' assumed continued en route, July 29th at 7:30 pm
that as Kaila's mother, I would be going first. I
Social Distancing Guidelines Will Be Followed
quickly corrected her and said “No, Kaila can go following the directions. Meet Ryder Lea, a seven year old who enjoys the Social Distancing Guidelines Will Be Followed
first. If she makes it across safely, I will take a We took the next right water. Ryder is going into grade two. He hopes to be a
Election of Directors
chance and go next.” Kaila rolls her eyes and and noticed that were construction worker when he grows up. He enjoys Election of Directors
spending time with family and friends. Over the
laughs. She is used to this response. The lady hordes of people lining summer he will be spending time with family and going
looked at me horrified, as did the other people in the sidewalks and to Slave Lake. His favourite food is Hawaiian pizza. All members welcome!All members welcome!
our group. There was definite shade being halfway into the street. He enjoys spending time with his grandparents and
thrown my way. I have been subject to these They were cheering and hopes to do some travelling when he is older. He Door PrizesDoor Prizes
looks many times and could read their minds. waving at us. We smiled would like to travel to the jungle to see leopards and is
Even in Mexico, where there is a bit of a lag in and waved back. interested in volunteering to build houses for people in
need.
the translation of my words, the 'Leader' would “People are so friendly
look at me with nothing short of disdain when I here!” I say to Kaila.
would send my daughter out first. I didn't care There were banners Kid’s Corner is sponsor
Kid’s Corner is sponsored by:ed by:
then and I didn't care this time. I zip line under and water stations and
S
duress, and the only thing that gets me to let go of police on foot. Oddly Sand & Gravel Sales/Haulingand & Gravel Sales/Hauling
enough, there were no
perfectly good, solid ground, is the fact that I other vehicles, either
Quality Workork
know the only way I can get to my daughter on behind us or in front of Quality W
the other side of a nasty canyon is by hitching a us. Kaila started poking Serving Edson & District Since 1974
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flimsy cable to a belt and flying through the air.
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