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The Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s (CFA) Annual General Meeting took place from February 24-25, 2026 at the Delta City Centre Hotel in Ottawa, ON.
This year’s theme for the AGM was Let’s Grow Canada: Building the Future of Canadian Agriculture, examining the building blocks we need to put into place today to create a more prosperous agriculture sector that improves the lives of all Canadians.
During the CFA AGM, the CFA Board passed 50 resolutions for the upcoming year, which can be viewed here.
AGM Spotlight: Young Farmers of Canada
CFA would like to thank Farm Credit Canada for being the exclusive sponsor of the Young Farmers Program at the CFA AGM, which provided a discount on registration for the AGM for young farmers. Young farmers that attended the CFA AGM represented a variety of commodities and regions from across the country. During the AGM we had various activities for young farmers such as.
Farm Credit Canada also sponsored the Young Farmers Pre-Reception, which had special guests Senator Mary Robinson and former MP Francis Drouin.
Workshops
On Tuesday, February 25th, the CFA held two concurrent workshops:
- Shaping the Next Policy Framework – Sponsored by MNP
- From Fields to Future: Powering Canadian Agriculture with Data, AI and Technology – Sponsored by Telus Agriculture and Consumer Goods
Workshop summary notes will be available for these workshops once completed.
Panels
CFA held several panels during the AGM:
- Market Diversification: Exploring Domestic and International Opportunities
- Positioning Agriculture as a Strategic Sector for Canada
- Field Notes: A Conversation with Farmers Across Canada
Keynote Speakers and Presentations
Keynote speakers and other presentations from the AGM that are available to be shared can be found below:
- A New Voice for Agriculture – Bruce Anderson, Chief Strategy Officer, Partner, Co-Founder, spark*advocacy
- FCC Telling Our Story – Justine Hendricks, President and CEO of Farm Credit Canada
- The Good, the Bad and the Bugly – Jacques Jolivet, Canadian Young Speaker for Agriculture Award Winner
Political Speakers
CFA hosted speakers from all official political parties, including:
Spirit’s Canada Welcome Reception and President’s Reception
On February 23rd, Spirits Canada hosted the Spirit’s Canada Reception, where CFA AGM delegates and great appetizers and cocktails were enjoyed by all.
CFA would like to thank Spirits Canada for hosting this wonderful event!
On the evening of February 25th, the CFA held its annual President’s Reception, which was exclusively sponsored by the Railway Association of Canada.
At the reception, we had approximately 300 people in attendance.
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Thank you to our sponsors
CFA would like to sincerely that our Corporate Partner, Corporate Leaders and all the AGM sponsors for helping to make this event a reality. We could not do this without your support.
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 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 F.A.R.M.S for being a Gold Sponsor for the CFA AGM!
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 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 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.
Silver
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 GroundTruth.ag for being a Silver Sponsor for the CFA AGM!
From farm to facility, to destination, their advanced proprietary Artificial Intelligence delivers consistent, real-time automated grain grading and quality insights at each stage of the supply chain. Eliminate subjectivity to drive productivity and profitability with ease.
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The CFA Summer Meeting is one of the premiere agriculture events of the year, which took place from July 15th-16th at the Marriott Harbourfront Hotel in Halifax, NS.
Nova Scotia Farm Tours
CFA would like to thank the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture for hosting some amazing farm tours showcasing agricultural operations across the province!
Policy Summit
CFA’s Policy Summit brought 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 was 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.
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 featured breakout tables that allowed for engaging and honest discussions with Ministers on the development of the Next Policy Framework.
Thank you to our sponsors
CFA would like to sincerely that our Corporate Partner, Corporate Leaders and all the Summer Meeting sponsors for helping to make this event a reality. We could not do this without your support.
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 the CSA Group for being a Gold Sponsor for the CFA Summer Meeting!
CSA Group is a global organization dedicated to safety, social good and sustainability. They are a leader in North American Standards and in Testing, Inspection and Certification around the world.
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 Seeds 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 Ducks Unlimited for being a Gold Sponsor for the CFA Summer Meeting!
Since its humble beginnings in 1938, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) has spread its wings to become a leader in wetland conservation. As a national nonprofit, they work with governments, Indigenous communities, municipalities, landowners, farmers and ranchers to conserve and restore wetlands and associated habitats that are critical for waterfowl, wildlife and people.
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.
Upcoming Events
CFA Canada as an Agriculture and Food Superpower Reception
Ottawa, ON K1P5B9 Canada
The CFA Canada as an Agriculture and Food Superpower Reception brings farm leaders from across Canada together with MPs, Senators and important decision makers to celebrate the harvest season and Canadian farmers. It will take place at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building on October 21st from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.