BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cfa-fca.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260613 DTSTAMP:20260504T114603 CREATED:20260121T202903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T184145Z UID:16972-1781136000-1781308799@cfa-fca.ca SUMMARY:National Workforce Strategic Plan Workforce Summit DESCRIPTION:Canada’s agriculture and food and beverage manufacturing sectors are experiencing severe chronic labour and skills shortages while growing one of Canada’s largest employment and economic sectors. A national\, actionable roadmap will create the desired workforce of the future that addresses immediate labour gaps and systemic issues.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Setting the Stage for the Next Policy Framework \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n 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. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda and Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n July 14th – Farm Tours hosted by the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture (Invite only)July 15th – CFA Policy Summit (8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)July 15th – FPT Roundtable (4:30 – 6:30 p.m.)July 15th – Government-hosted reception (Evening\, Location TBD)July 16th – CFA Board of Directors Meeting (CFA members only) \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alternate Hotel Recommendations \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The CFA hotel block at the Marriott Harbourfront Hotel is fully booked. We have provided some alternate hotel recommendations below: Nearby Hotels Delta Hotels Halifax DowntownScotia Square\, 1990 Barrington St\, Halifax\, NS B3J 1P25-minute walk to the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel The Hollis Halifax – a DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel1649 Hollis St\, Halifax\, NS B3J 1V87-minute walk to the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel Hampton Inn by Hilton Halifax Downtown1960 Brunswick St\, Halifax\, NS B3J 2G79-minute walk to the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel The Prince George Hotel Halifax1725 Market St\, Halifax\, NS B3J 3M39-minute walk to the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n Register Today! \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n CFA Policy Summit \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n 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 Setting the Stage 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. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to view the agenda for the Policy Summit \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n 8:30 – 9:15 AM  The Next Policy Framework — Setting the Stage Shaun Haney\, Founder\, RealAgriculture – ModeratorMarvin Slingerland\, Senior Vice-President\, Agriculture\, MNPTyler McCann\, Managing Director\, Canadian Agri-Food Policy InstituteLorna McKercher\, National Director\,Agriculture Strategy\, RBC9:15 – 10:15 AM The Economics of Sustainability  Rob Black\, Senate of Canada – ModeratorAndre Harpe\, Chair\, Canadian Canola Growers AssociationChristina Stroud\, Head Of Corporate Affairs\, Syngenta Canada10:15 – 10:45 AM   Networking Break    10:45 – 11:45 AM Fueling Innovation in Agri-Food   Darrell Petras\, CEO\,Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence NetworkJaye Atkins\, Chief Executive Officer\, Agricultural Credit CorporationBrian Treacy\, Government and Industry Affairs\, Bayer Crop Science11:45 – 12:30 PM Red Tape Reduction and Competitiveness  Cam Baker\, Senior Director\, Global Government and Industry Affairs\, Nutrien – ModeratorColin Deacon\, Senate of CanadaEric Harvey\, President and CEO\, Railways Association of CanadaPierre Petelle\, President and CEO\, CropLife Canada12:30 – 1:45 PM   Lunch    1:45 – 2:30 PM Enhanced Value-Added Agriculture  Michael Graydon President and CEO\, Food\, Health and Consumer Products of Canada – ModeratorRon Lemaire\, President\, Canadian Produce Marketing AssociationLindsay Moore\, Senior Director\, Research & Development Mondelēz InternationalTyler Groeneveld\, CEO\, Protein industries Canada2:30 – 3:30 PM Positioning Canada as an Agri-Food Superpower  Michael Bourque\, President and CEO\, Fertilizer Canada – ModeratorJP Gervais\, Executive Vice President\, Strategy and Impact and Chief Economist\, Farm Credit Canada3:30 – 4:30 PM   Networking Break   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speakers \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Cam Baker Senior Director\, Global Government and Industry Affairs\, Nutrien \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Colin Deacon Senate of Canada \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Eric Harvey President and CEO\, Railways Association of Canada \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Pierre Petelle President and CEO\, CropLife Canada \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Federal-Provincial-Territorial Roundtable \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n 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. The FPT Roundtable will be followed by a government-hosted reception that evening with all the Ministers in attendance. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Register Today! \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n For More Information \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n For any issues with registration for the CFA Summer Meeting\, please reach out to (SANDBOX EMAIL) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Thank you to our Sponsors! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Platinum \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCFA would like to thank the Agricultural Credit Corporation for being a Platinum Sponsor for the CFA AGM! \nACC 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. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCFA would like to thank BASF for being a Platinum Sponsor of the CFA AGM! \nAs 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. \nBASF 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. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCFA would like to thank Farm Credit Canada for being a Platinum Sponsor for the CFA AGM! \nFCC is Canada’s leading agriculture lender\, with a healthy portfolio of more than $26 billion and 21 consecutive years of portfolio growth. FCC is strong and stable – committed to serving the industry through all cycles\, and to being socially and environmentally responsible. FCC provides financing\, insurance\, software\, learning programs and other business services to producers\, agribusinesses and agri-food operations. Employees understand agriculture and are committed to the success of customers and the industry. With FCC in the market\, producers benefit\, agriculture benefits\, rural Canada benefits and so do all Canadians. \nFor more information\, visit www.fcc.ca.  Follow Farm Credit Canada on Facebook\, LinkedIn and Twitter @FCCagriculture. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCFA would like to thank Fertilizer Canada for being a Platinum Sponsor for the CFA AGM! \nFertilizer 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. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCFA would like to thank Food\, Health and Consumer Products of Canada for being a Platinum Sponsor for the CFA AGM! \nCanadian 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. \nFHCP 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 \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCFA would like to thank MNP for being a Platinum Sponsor for the CFA AGM! \nSince 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. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCFA would like to thank OCP NA for being a Platinum Sponsor of the CFA AGM! \nOCP 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. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCFA would like to thank Princess Auto for being a Platinum Sponsor for the CFA AGM! \nPrincess 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. \nPrincess 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”. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Gold \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCFA would like to thank CCGA for being a Gold Sponsor for the CFA AGM! \nCanadian 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. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCFA would like to thank the Canadian Produce Marketing Association for being a Gold Sponsor for the CFA AGM! \nThe 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. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCFA would like to thank CN Rail for being a Gold Sponsor for the CFA AGM! \nEssential 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. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCFA would like to thank Corteva Agriscience for being a Gold Sponsor for the CFA AGM! \nCorteva 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. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCFA would like to thank Nutrien for being a Gold Sponsor for the CFA AGM! \nAs 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. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCFA would like to thank the Railway Association of Canada for being a Gold Sponsor for the CFA AGM! \nThe 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. URL:https://cfa-fca.ca/event/national-workforce-strategic-plan-workforce-summit/ LOCATION:NS CATEGORIES:Industry Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 DTSTAMP:20260504T114603 CREATED:20260121T201932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T184158Z UID:16970-1781481600-1781913599@cfa-fca.ca SUMMARY:Canadian Association of Food Studies Assembly DESCRIPTION:CAFS works to support critical\, interdisciplinary scholarship and practice across the many issues that food systems comprise.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Setting the Stage for the Next Policy Framework \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n 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. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda and Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n July 14th – Farm Tours hosted by the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture (Invite only)July 15th – CFA Policy Summit (8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)July 15th – FPT Roundtable (4:30 – 6:30 p.m.)July 15th – Government-hosted reception (Evening\, Location TBD)July 16th – CFA Board of Directors Meeting (CFA members only) \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alternate Hotel Recommendations \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The CFA hotel block at the Marriott Harbourfront Hotel is fully booked. We have provided some alternate hotel recommendations below: Nearby Hotels Delta Hotels Halifax DowntownScotia Square\, 1990 Barrington St\, Halifax\, NS B3J 1P25-minute walk to the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel The Hollis Halifax – a DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel1649 Hollis St\, Halifax\, NS B3J 1V87-minute walk to the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel Hampton Inn by Hilton Halifax Downtown1960 Brunswick St\, Halifax\, NS B3J 2G79-minute walk to the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel The Prince George Hotel Halifax1725 Market St\, Halifax\, NS B3J 3M39-minute walk to the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n Register Today! \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n CFA Policy Summit \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n 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 Setting the Stage 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. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to view the agenda for the Policy Summit \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n 8:30 – 9:15 AM  The Next Policy Framework — Setting the Stage Shaun Haney\, Founder\, RealAgriculture – ModeratorMarvin Slingerland\, Senior Vice-President\, Agriculture\, MNPTyler McCann\, Managing Director\, Canadian Agri-Food Policy InstituteLorna McKercher\, National Director\,Agriculture Strategy\, RBC9:15 – 10:15 AM The Economics of Sustainability  Rob Black\, Senate of Canada – ModeratorAndre Harpe\, Chair\, Canadian Canola Growers AssociationChristina Stroud\, Head Of Corporate Affairs\, Syngenta Canada10:15 – 10:45 AM   Networking Break    10:45 – 11:45 AM Fueling Innovation in Agri-Food   Darrell Petras\, CEO\,Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence NetworkJaye Atkins\, Chief Executive Officer\, Agricultural Credit CorporationBrian Treacy\, Government and Industry Affairs\, Bayer Crop Science11:45 – 12:30 PM Red Tape Reduction and Competitiveness  Cam Baker\, Senior Director\, Global Government and Industry Affairs\, Nutrien – ModeratorColin Deacon\, Senate of CanadaEric Harvey\, President and CEO\, Railways Association of CanadaPierre Petelle\, President and CEO\, CropLife Canada12:30 – 1:45 PM   Lunch    1:45 – 2:30 PM Enhanced Value-Added Agriculture  Michael Graydon President and CEO\, Food\, Health and Consumer Products of Canada – ModeratorRon Lemaire\, President\, Canadian Produce Marketing AssociationLindsay Moore\, Senior Director\, Research & Development Mondelēz InternationalTyler Groeneveld\, CEO\, Protein industries Canada2:30 – 3:30 PM Positioning Canada as an Agri-Food Superpower  Michael Bourque\, President and CEO\, Fertilizer Canada – ModeratorJP Gervais\, Executive Vice President\, Strategy and Impact and Chief Economist\, Farm Credit Canada3:30 – 4:30 PM   Networking Break   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speakers \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Cam Baker Senior Director\, Global Government and Industry Affairs\, Nutrien \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Colin Deacon Senate of Canada \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Eric Harvey President and CEO\, Railways Association of Canada \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Pierre Petelle President and CEO\, CropLife Canada \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Federal-Provincial-Territorial Roundtable \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n 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. The FPT Roundtable will be followed by a government-hosted reception that evening with all the Ministers in attendance. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Register Today! \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n For More Information \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n For any issues with registration for the CFA Summer Meeting\, please reach out to (SANDBOX EMAIL) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Thank you to our Sponsors! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Platinum \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCFA would like to thank the Agricultural Credit Corporation for being a Platinum Sponsor for the CFA AGM! \nACC 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. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCFA would like to thank BASF for being a Platinum Sponsor of the CFA AGM! \nAs 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. \nBASF 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. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCFA would like to thank Farm Credit Canada for being a Platinum Sponsor for the CFA AGM! \nFCC is Canada’s leading agriculture lender\, with a healthy portfolio of more than $26 billion and 21 consecutive years of portfolio growth. FCC is strong and stable – committed to serving the industry through all cycles\, and to being socially and environmentally responsible. FCC provides financing\, insurance\, software\, learning programs and other business services to producers\, agribusinesses and agri-food operations. Employees understand agriculture and are committed to the success of customers and the industry. With FCC in the market\, producers benefit\, agriculture benefits\, rural Canada benefits and so do all Canadians. \nFor more information\, visit www.fcc.ca.  Follow Farm Credit Canada on Facebook\, LinkedIn and Twitter @FCCagriculture. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCFA would like to thank Fertilizer Canada for being a Platinum Sponsor for the CFA AGM! \nFertilizer 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. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCFA would like to thank Food\, Health and Consumer Products of Canada for being a Platinum Sponsor for the CFA AGM! \nCanadian 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. \nFHCP 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 \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCFA would like to thank MNP for being a Platinum Sponsor for the CFA AGM! \nSince 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. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCFA would like to thank OCP NA for being a Platinum Sponsor of the CFA AGM! \nOCP 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. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCFA would like to thank Princess Auto for being a Platinum Sponsor for the CFA AGM! \nPrincess 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. \nPrincess 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”. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Gold \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCFA would like to thank CCGA for being a Gold Sponsor for the CFA AGM! \nCanadian 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. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCFA would like to thank the Canadian Produce Marketing Association for being a Gold Sponsor for the CFA AGM! \nThe 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. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCFA would like to thank CN Rail for being a Gold Sponsor for the CFA AGM! \nEssential 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. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCFA would like to thank Corteva Agriscience for being a Gold Sponsor for the CFA AGM! \nCorteva 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. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCFA would like to thank Nutrien for being a Gold Sponsor for the CFA AGM! \nAs 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. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCFA would like to thank the Railway Association of Canada for being a Gold Sponsor for the CFA AGM! \nThe 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. URL:https://cfa-fca.ca/event/canadian-association-of-food-studies-assembly/ LOCATION:NS CATEGORIES:Industry Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR