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CFA 2026 Summer Meeting
CFA Summer Meeting
The CFA Summer Meeting is one of the premiere agriculture events of the year, taking place from July 15th-16th at the Marriott Harbourfront Hotel in Halifax, NS.
CFA Policy Summit - Building Canada’s Agricultural Growth Engine: Policy Priorities for the Next Policy Framework
CFA’s Policy Summit brings together farmers and leaders from across Canada’s food supply chain for engaging discussions on the pressing topics of Canadian Agriculture. This year’s theme is Building Canada’s Agricultural Growth Engine: Policy Priorities for the Next Policy Framework, taking a look at what is working, what isn’t, and the changes needed to make an enabling framework for Canadian agriculture.
Explore full panel details, including speakers and biographies below:
Federal-Provincial-Territorial Roundtable
The FPT Roundtable is an annual event that brings together the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture to take part in roundtable discussions with farmers and leaders throughout the food supply chain. This year will feature breakout tables that will allow for engaging and honest discussions with Ministers on the development of the Next Policy Framework.
Government-Hosted Ministerial Reception
The FPT Roundtable will be followed by a government-hosted reception that evening with all the Ministers in attendance from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the the Westin Nova Scotian.
* Please note that this reception has strict capacity limits and is managed by the government, not the CFA. We recommend registering all intended representatives from your organization at this stage. If attendance numbers are restricted by government organizers and we are required to limit representation, we will advise delegates as soon as possible. Historically, we have been able to accommodate all attendees, but wanted to provide advance notice of this possibility.
Register before June 12th to get $30 off your registration fee! (Not applicable if only registering to the government-hosted reception)
Registration deadline is June 26th.
For any issues with registration for the CFA Summer Meeting, please reach out to Matt@canadian-farmers.ca
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Platinum
CFA would like to thank the Agricultural Credit Corporation for being a Platinum Sponsor for the CFA Summer Meeting!
ACC offers low cost operating loans to producers across Canada. Each member of the Board of Directors is a farmer, many of whom represent other commodity boards or associations. The expertise of ACC is built upon experience gained in offering loans, producer credit review, managing large loan accounts, meeting government loan guarantee parameters and collection of loan repayments.
CFA would like to thank BASF for being a Platinum Sponsor of the CFA Summer Meeting!
As an industry leader with a broad portfolio seed and crop protection products, BASF helps farmers to sustainably increase the yields and the quality of their crops. By nurturing a culture of innovation in alignment with customers’ needs, their technologies aim to ensure that crops grow healthier, stronger and more resistant to stress factors, such as heat or drought.
BASF also offers a range of smart solutions for pest problems in urban and rural areas. From products to protect buildings from termites to mosquito nets which effectively combat the spread of vector-borne diseases, we help our customers to keep their homes, food establishments, and businesses clean and pest-free.
CFA would like to thank Farm Credit Canada for being a Platinum Sponsor for the CFA Summer Meeting!
FCC is the leading lender in Canadian agriculture and food. FCC invests in industry success through innovation, productivity and sustainability. Customers rely on FCC for financing, capital, AgExpert management software, knowledge and industry connections. As a trusted partner and commercial Crown corporation that reinvests profits into ag and food, FCC is essential in building a stronger, more prosperous food industry for all Canadians.
For more information, visit www.fcc.ca. Follow Farm Credit Canada on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter @FCCagriculture.
CFA would like to thank Fertilizer Canada for being a Platinum Sponsor for the CFA Summer Meeting!
Fertilizer Canada is an industry association that represents manufacturers, wholesale and retail distributors of nitrogen, phosphate and potash fertilizers. Canada’s fertilizer industry plays an essential role in ensuring world food needs can be met economically and sustainably. Canada supplies approximately 12% of the world’s fertilizer materials, and is the world’s largest exporters of potash and elemental sulphur. As well, the fertilizer industry contributes over $12 billion annually to the Canadian economy.
CFA would like to thank Food, Health and Consumer Products of Canada for being a Platinum Sponsor for the CFA Summer Meeting!
Canadian food, health, and consumer product manufacturers play a vital role in communities, promoting stability across the country by creating jobs, improving the health and well-being of Canadians, and contributing to the sustainability of our environment.
FHCP is the voice of Canada’s leading food, health, and consumer product manufacturers. Our industry employs more people than any other manufacturing sector in Canada, in companies of all sizes that manufacture and distribute safe, high-quality products at the heart of healthy homes, healthy communities, and a healthy Canada
CFA would like to thank MNP for being a Platinum Sponsor for the CFA Summer Meeting!
Since 1945, MNP’s agriculture team has proudly worked alongside farmers and processors to keep their agricultural businesses current, competitive and profitable. Our business advisors, financial experts and professional agrologists are intimately familiar with all aspects of the agriculture industry, with many still involved in their family’s farm operations to this day. Whether you are a primary producer , livestock producer or active in the food and ag manufacturing industry, MNP’s team understands the challenges you face. Working with you one-on-one, we will prepare a strategic plan that is right for you and your business.
CFA would like to thank OCP NA for being a Platinum Sponsor of the CFA Summer Meeting!
OCP North America offers a comprehensive portfolio that includes a wide range of soil productivity and animal nutrition solutions. Their phosphate fertilizers are designed to improve soil conditions, boost nutrient efficiency and promote plant health. Their animal feed products are formulated using the finest raw materials to promote healthy growth. They deliver high-quality products that drive productivity and profitability for our customers.
CFA would like to thank Princess Auto for being a Platinum Sponsor for the CFA Summer Meeting!
Princess Auto is a private, Canadian-owned company employing over 3,400 Team Members, with their Home Office in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They provide hard-working Canadians with a unique assortment of tools and equipment through 51 stores coast-to-coast, a National Call Centre, and their online store.
Princess Auto serves the tradespeople, farmers, inventors and industrial workers that keep our country going. They aim to provide the tools and equipment you need at an exceptional value, and offer an unrivalled experience backed by their Royal Service Promise: “No sale is final until you’re satisfied”.
Gold
CFA would like to thank the Association of Equipment Manufacturers for being a Gold sponsor for the CFA Summer Meeting!
CFA would like to thank Bayer for being a Gold sponsor for the CFA Summer Meeting!
Bayer is a life science company and a global leader in healthcare, agriculture and nutrition. Their innovative products are designed to address the challenges of a rapidly growing and aging population. They are helping farmers to produce more while restoring nature, working towards treating the untreatable and curing disease, as well as empowering billions to live healthier lives with trusted self-care solutions.
CFA would like to thank CAAIN for being a Gold sponsor for the CFA Summer Meeting!
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network Ltd., or CAAIN, is a not-for-profit company formed in 2020. They connect, create, and cultivate to support the development of new knowledge and technological solutions for the most significant challenges and opportunities facing Canada’s agri-food sector.
CFA would like to thank CCGA for being a Gold Sponsor for the CFA Summer Meeting!
Canadian Canola Growers Association is farmer-founded and farmer-led, representing approximately 40,000 canola farmers across Canada. CCGA has been at the forefront of driving change for canola farmers, researching impactful policy topics and bringing farmers’ interests forward on national and international agricultural issues.
CFA would like to thank the Canadian Produce Marketing Association for being a Gold Sponsor for the CFA Summer Meeting!
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) is a not-for-profit organization that represents companies active in the marketing of fresh fruits and fresh vegetables from farm gate to dinner plate.
CFA would like to thank CN Rail for being a Gold Sponsor for the CFA Summer Meeting!
Essential to the economy, the CN team of approximately 24,000 railroaders transports more than C$250 billion worth of goods annually for a wide range of business sectors, ranging from resource products to manufactured products to consumer goods, across a rail network of approximately 20,000 route-miles spanning Canada and mid-America.
CFA would like to thank Corteva Agriscience for being a Gold Sponsor for the CFA Summer Meeting!
Corteva Agriscience™ is the only major agriscience company completely dedicated to agriculture. By combining the strengths of DuPont Pioneer, DuPont Crop Protection and Dow AgroSciences, we’ve harnessed agriculture’s brightest minds and expertise gained over two centuries of scientific achievement.
CFA would like to thank CropLife Canada for being a Gold sponsor for the CFA Summer Meeting!
CropLife Canada is a national trade association representing the manufacturers, developers and distributors of pesticides and plant breeding innovations.
CFA would like to thank Mondelez for being a Gold sponsor for the CFA Summer Meeting!
CFA would like to thank Nutrien for being a Gold Sponsor for the CFA Summer Meeting!
As the world’s largest provider of crop inputs and services, Nutrien plays a critical role in Feeding the Future by helping growers to increase food production in a sustainable manner. We’ll keep innovating, because it’s essential for achieving shared success with our customers, investors and other stakeholders that rely on the long-term success of our business.
CFA would like to thank Proteins Industry Canada for being a Gold sponsor for the CFA Summer Meeting!
Protein Industries Canada is an industry-led, not-for-profit organization created to position Canada as a global source of high-quality plant protein and plant-based co-products. They are one of Canada’s five Global Innovation Clusters.
CFA would like to thank the Railway Association of Canada for being a Gold Sponsor for the CFA Summer Meeting!
The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) represents close to 60 freight and passenger railway companies—railways that transport millions of passengers and approximately $380 billion worth of goods across our country each year. RAC also counts a growing number of industrial railways and railway supply companies in its associate membership. As part of the fifth largest rail network in the world, RAC members are the backbone of Canada’s transportation system.
CFA would like to thank the Royal Bank of Canada for being a Gold sponsor for the CFA Summer Meeting!
CFA would like to thank Syngenta for being a Gold sponsors for the CFA Summer Meeting!
Syngenta is a leading, science-based agriculture company, empowering farmers to meet the demands of modern agriculture. Using cutting-edge innovation, they help farmers to grow resilient, healthy crops that can feed a growing global population, while promoting sustainable farming practices that protect and enhance our planet.
Silver
CFA would like to thank Spirits Canada for being a Silver sponsor for the CFA Summer Meeting!
For over 75 years, Spirits Canada has played a critical role in shaping Canada’s spirits landscape.
From working with government stakeholders on tax and trade policies to promoting international market access for Canadian spirits, the association has been a leading voice for distillers nationwide.
