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Marshmallows and Vinegar




Pre-Harvest Interval Once a week we try to have a family dinner, “Oh snap!” Tristan exclaimed loudly. Wide-




and turns into a crazy feast. This particular week
mumbled from the side of my mouth, “Is 'Snap'
Canadian producers can help protect the – from one day to over 60 days – so it is ways: and without fail, it starts off with a simple menu Time for Tails eyed, I quickly turned to my brother and
was no different.
marketability of their canola and pulse crops important that producers know and adhere to 1. To calculate PHI: Enter the crop type and The family decided they wanted me to make a good thing?” He covered his mouth with his
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 Chicken in Dill sauce with all the trimmings. As by Dawn Mitchell napkin and said quietly “Yes, usually.
for every crop protection product that they applied to a crop. This will ensure the calculator the name suggests, one of the main ingredients Sometimes snap can be bad, but I think you're
apply. product's active ingredient has had enough will indicate how many days that must pass is dill. I had picked up all the ingredients and good. If they yell out 'Roasted!' that's really
Often referred to as the “spray to swath” time to break down in the plant and not leave between application and cutting the crop. my groceries for the dinner earlier in the week, bad.”
interval, the PHI refers to the number of days unacceptable residues behind, putting the 2. To find a product to suit a specific but there had been no fresh dill at the store. I Tristan really likes marshmallows so I think he I turned back to Tristan. “I'm so glad you like
that must pass between spraying pesticides or crop's marketability at risk. timeline: Enter the crop type and pesticide figured the food truck just hadn't been through will eat it if you put some in.” My dad who had it Buddy!” He nodded his head dramatically, his
mouth full. He held his little finger up in the air,
desiccants and swathing/straight-cutting. In addition to the information found on the category, then select a deadline (in days). The town yet, so in the morning on the day of composed himself, barely, turned back around signalling that he had something to say and that
and said, “I think that's a great idea! How many
Cutting the crop too soon after spraying can product label, canola and pulse growers can calculator provides product options, if any, dinner, I would make a second trip to town and marshmallows do you think it needs?” “Four,” I should wait. He swallowed and then said, “I
leave unacceptable product residues on the use the Keep it Clean Spray to Swath Interval that fit within that window. pick some up then. I headed off to the grocery Dayin answered. “Big marshmallows or small don't think you should listen to Papa next time
harvested grain. Calculator to plan their pre-harvest spraying. The easy-to-use, interactive calculator is store bright and early, and to my absolute marshmallows?” my dad asked with a grin on though, Auntie. He doesn't have good taste
The PHI can vary greatly between products The handy calculator, found at mobile-friendly and filled with great horror, there wasn't any fresh dill. I tried two his face. I glared at him. “Big ones,” Dayin buds. The vinegar makes it too sour. And there
http://spraytoswath.ca, can be used in two information to help canola and pulse other markets and found the same thing. I was replied. I decided to jump in before the should be one, no I think at least two more
producers protect their investments and the not happy about it, but dried dill was going to conversation could continue, and still giving my marshmallows in the gravy. You need to write
marketability of their crop. have to do. father the stink-eye, I said, “Alright you two, that down in the recipe book.” I heard my
For more information on pre-harvest interval As usual, my house was bustling with activity out you go! Looks like I've got some work to mother choke a little on her food as she tried to
and the Spray to Swath Interval Calculator, with my daughter home, nephews running in do and I don't need you both hovering over me.” stifle a laugh.
visit https://keepingitclean.ca/phi. and out, and my dad stopping over to grab this Dad's mouth opened to object, but he caught The boys dug into their dinner and throughout
AGM
Keep it Clean is a joint initiative of the and deliver that. A couple of hours before dinner my eye, closed his mouth, and they scuttled out the meal announced to anyone that would listen AGM
Canola Council of Canada, Pulse Canada, was to be served, I asked my dad if he would the door. that “other than the sourness, dinner was
Cereals Canada, Barley Council of Canada taste the sauce. Without the fresh dill, I was Once Grace had been said and food was being delicious.” They also decided that they should
Annual General Meeting
and Prairie Oat Growers Association, convinced it wasn't worthy to serve. He tasted it passed around, Dayin said to his brother, “Guess be the official Family Dinner Taste Testers and Annual General Meeting
providing growers and advisors with resources and said, “It's good… maybe it could use a little what 'T', Auntie put marshmallows in the sauce could probably win Junior Chef Showdown on
NITON REA
for growing crops that meet the requirements vinegar?” I don't put vinegar in this dish, but my so I know you're going to like it!” “Don't forget TV. NITON REA
of our domestic and export customers. brain stared busily translating the vinegar about the vinegar!” my dad chimed in. I shot
This program is funded through the suggestion into another ingredient. him a look.
Beaver Meadow Hall
AgriMarketing Program through the Canadian Dayin, who was also over, piped up with Tristan looked at me Beaver Meadow Hall
with squinted eyes and
Agricultural Partnership, a federal, provincial, “Can I taste test Auntie; I have very good taste said, “The big ones or KID’S CORNERKID’S CORNER
July 29th at 7:30 pm
territorial initiative. buds. Remember I'm the one who discovered July 29th at 7:30 pm
Goldfish crackers”. I said, “That's right, I small ones?” “The big
Social Distancing Guidelines Will Be Followed
forgot! Come have a taste.” My dad had an ones,” I said Say hello to Paige Lea, she is 14 and going into grade Social Distancing Guidelines Will Be Followed
amused look on his face and I could see that he confidently. “How nine. Paige plans on visiting family over the summer.
Election of Directors
had decided to stick around to see what Dayin many?” “Four,” I sang She currently has travelled only within Alberta to Election of Directors
was going to suggest. I dipped a teaspoon into out. “Coloured or Drumheller, Jasper, Slave Lake and a variety of
the pot of steaming dill sauce and blew on it to white ones?” he asked. campsites. She hopes to one day travel to the UK to All members welcome!All members welcome!
cool it for him. He took the spoon from me very Oh no. I hadn't been see the places her ancestors are from. If she could do
any sort of volunteer work, Paige would like to help
carefully and put it in his mouth. You'd have prepped for this elderly persons in need of a grocery service to get and Door PrizesDoor Prizes
thought he was a practiced sommelier the way question. Side deliver the things they need.
he pursed his lips, swished it around, and conversations around
sucked in some air. My patience was growing the table had stopped
thin. He finally swallowed and said, “I think it and I could see that
Kid’s Corner is sponsored by:ed by:
needs marshmallows.” everyone was tuned in, Kid’s Corner is sponsor
My eyebrow involuntarily shot up and my clearly enjoying my
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