Editorial Calendar | Spud Smart 2013

Issue

Theme

Special
Distribution

Booking
Deadline

Artwork
Deadline

Winter 2013

Research Roundup
New technologies

Environmental sustainability

Global potato production and trade

New Brunswick Potato Conference & Tradeshow

Northeast Potato Technology Forum

January 7, 2013 January 14, 2013
Spring 2013

Starting Smart
AAFC’s accelerated release varieties

Outlook on disease pressure, pesticide resistance

Seed potato quality update

February 15, 2013 March 1, 2013
Summer 2013

Marketing for Maximal Returns
Spotlight on Quebec potato production

Marketing for the best possible return

Building relationships with customers

Consumer marketing for the potato

The role of potatoes in food shortages and a growing population

June 28, 2013 July 5, 2013
Fall 2013

Farm Management
Succession planning

Financial planning and investments

On-farm safety measures

Farm demographics

Challenges facing smaller/niche operations

Potato Growers of Alberta Annual Meeting

Manitoba Potato Production Days

Potato Expo 2014

September 27, 2013
October 4, 2013