This pertinent topic will be the key focus of Panel 4: Effective Public Policy and Sustainable Agriculture during Day 1 of Canadian Agri-Food in a Sustainable World. The panel will discuss the effectiveness of current public policy and will explore what sound policy looks like in achieving sustainability targets in agri-food.  

Moderated by Robin Booker, Editor of The Western Producer, panelists include: 

• Brent Preston, President, Farmers for Climate Solutions 

• Pierre Petelle, President & CEO, CropLife Canada 

• Dr. Mark Redmond, Chief Executive Officer, RDAR – Results Driven Agriculture Research 

• Steven Jurgutis, Director General, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 

Canadian Agri-Food in a Sustainable World will take place at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa on October 2 and 3 and will feature two days of dialogue and debate about the tensions, challenges, and opportunities that sustainability creates for the agriculture and food sector.  

With the conference less than two weeks away make sure to register early to reserve your spot. The early bird registration deadline has been extended to Monday, Sept. 23 after which full conference rates will apply. Delegates may register for Day 1, Day 2 or both days.  

Early bird pricing is as follows: 

• Oct. 2 Early Bird Registration: $295* 

• Oct. 3 Early Bird Registration: $180* 

• Oct. 2 & 3 Early Bird: $445* 

To see the conference program including speakers, sponsors, and agenda, and to register visit the event webpage. Register today.  

CAPI and the Centre for Agri-Food Benchmarking would like to thank the following organizations for sponsoring Canadian Agri-Food in a Sustainable World:   

• Farm Credit Canada (FCC)  

• Protein Industries Canada (PIC)  

• MNP  

• Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA)  

• Aquanty  

• ALUS  

• The Global Forum for Farm Policy and Innovation (GFFPI)  

• CropLife Canada 

• Ivey Foundation 

• CAAIN 

• Ducks Unlimited Canada 

 

*Plus taxes and fees.