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We understand that 4-H across Canada looks different this year. Through the many challenges and changes that COVID-19 has presented, our unparalleled commitment to youth has not changed. In 2020, we
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EastGen is excited to welcome 4-H members, leaders and parents to our first live meeting in our 4-H Speaker Series TONIGHT! A very special thank you is extended to Michael Barrett, CEO of Gay Lea Foods Co-operative, Mike von Massow, OAC Chair in Food System Leadership, University of Guelph and Senator Robert Black for their overview of the food supply chain in Canada and how it has been impacted by COVID-19. We look forward to this live event at 7:30 p.m.          
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Semex is saddened to announce the passing of one of the most globally popular sires of our time, Val-Bisson Doorman.
A one-of-a-kind bull, Doorman was one of the first bulls to greatly benefit from the advent of genomics. His non-genomic parent average gave him modest PTAT and GTPI figures, at breed average. But, with his genomic information, he was released as a proven sire in December 2015 at +4.59 PTAT with a +2439 GTPI, +4.2 PL and a low 2.51 SCS. This, with a pedigree virtually laced with Holstein royalty including Goldwyn, Prelude, Blackstar, Chief Mark, Shottle, Rudolph and Starbuck, it seemed Doorman was born to be the modern transmitter of elite type and show style.
"From the moment we introduced him as a Genomax® and Immunity+® sire, he was extremely popular - to the point that even though he was a good producer, he simply could not meet the extreme demand," says Brad Sayles, Semex Chief Operating Officer.
What truly lit the fire in Doorman sales, however, were his daughters. Initially breeders loved their calves and then came back wanting to use him again and again as his milking daughters arrived. With too many Grand Champions and Premier Sire awards to list, breeders everywhere appreciated his dominance regardless of venue or nation - Doorman was the modern Sire of Champions, a legacy to be felt for years upon years to come.
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We now have Hand Sanitizer and Face Masks available through our EastGen Sales Representatives and our new Online Store.

We are offering you a new option for ordering supplies with ease.
https://store.eastgen.ca/

✅Purchase EastGen farm products with your phone,  tablet or computer
✅Bill your EastGen account or use a credit card for purchases
✅Choose simple delivery through our EastGen sales network or Purolator
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Looking for content for your next 4-H meeting? We are pleased to announce our first online live event in our 4-H Speaker Series: We're going LIVE on May 25, 2020, with Michael Barrett, CEO of Gay Lea Foods Co-operative, Mike von Massow, OAC Chair in Food System Leadership, University of Guelph and Senator Robert Black. This meeting will give 4-H members an overview of the food supply chain in Canada and how it has been impacted by COVID-19. This session will help our 4-H'ers understand the recent news headlines about the supply of milk, meat, grains and fruits and vegetables. We encourage Dairy, Beef and all 4-H clubs to join us as we learn more about how food gets from “farm to the fork” and how the industry is addressing current challenges. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Sign your club up today! Leaders can sign-up all of the club members. Please indicate how many will be participating. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/105026753848 Please watch for additional resources available to 4-H clubs from EastGen coming soon: - Pre-recorded instruction segments from industry experts and additional live events
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As a Canadian, farmer-owned company, we care about and invest in the communities that we live and work in. At this time of need, we feel the responsibility to use our resources to assist those who need help to access food as we navigate through the impacts of COVID-19.

For every dose of semen purchased from the sires listed below, we will donate $1.00 to assist food banks in their efforts to relieve hunger and support families in need within our communities.

We thank our farmer-owners for your essential service each and every day as you meet the growing demand to feed Canadians in a time of crisis.
#weareallinthistogether

We will donate $1.00 from the sale of these sires to feed Canadians in need. Promotion runs until May 31, 2020.

➡BOLDI V GYMNAST
➡CROTEAU LESPERRON UNIX
➡SILVERSTREAM PORTER
➡SIEMERS DARWIN
➡BENNER BARDO
➡MCINTOSH CALMAC SIDEROAD
➡STANTONS ADAGIO-P
➡LEBOLD DREAMVIEW MILANO
➡COMESTAR LAUTRUST
➡OH-RIVER-SYC CRUSHABULL
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FROM FARM TO FOODBANKS - At this great time of need, we are helping food banks respond to COVID-19. $1 FROM EACH DOSE WILL BE DONATED TO FEED THOSE IN NEED. As a Canadian, farmer-owned company, we care about and invest in the communities that we live and work in. At this time of need, we feel the responsibility to use our resources to assist those who need help to access food as we navigate
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The world is grappling with an issue of enormous scale and human impact, and our hearts go out to all who have been affected by the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19).   At Semex, we believe it is our role and responsibility during this time to prioritize the health and well-being of our global staff and clients. We have advised all of our locations and the entire Semex Family to follow the recommendations provided by their local health officials and government leaders working to contain this virus.   Right now, we’re working as normally as possible to ensure there is little to no disruption of services to our clients and partners worldwide. We are closely monitoring any changes and will continue to make decisions with vigilance and courage, informed by the latest science-based information and guided by Our Mission and Values.   For more information about COVID19 visit World Health Organization.
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