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Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA)
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Collaborating across Canada’s agri-food sector to advance farmer-led, net-zero solutions for a resilient and sustainable food system. CANZA brings together partners across the agri-food sector to build a more resilient, sustainable food system
Fresh blog post, fresh website!

Our redesigned site is live & so is our new piece on the Million Acre Challenge. See how it’s helping farmers share risk, support innovation, & scale regenerative practices across Southwestern Ontario.

canza.ca/the-million-acre-challenge-what-farmers-need-to-know
October 15, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Check out our latest blog that deep dives into the Million Acre Challenge and how it's supporting regenerative practices, while shifting how supply chains value farmer-led climate solutions.

Read it her: canza.ca/the-million-...
October 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
"When it comes to climate-smart farming, who better to lead than farmers? 🌾

CANZA’s new blog explores the challenges farmers face, and how the Million Acre Challenge is helping them lead the way toward resilient, sustainable agriculture.

👉 canza.ca/the-million-...
October 8, 2025 at 3:44 PM
We have big news to share with you!
Today at the Food Leadership Summit, CANZA is announcing the Million Acre Challenge to scale regenerative ag across 365K acres in 5 years... #FLS24

Learn more here: canza.ca/million-acre...
October 7, 2025 at 2:25 PM
1 week to go!
We’re leading workshops at the Food Leadership Summit, diving into food, innovation & sustainability.

Plus, a big Canza announcement we can’t wait to share
Details 👉 www.globeseries.com/foodsummit/p...
#GlobeFoodSummit #Canza
Program - Food Leadership Summit 2025
Accelerate a more competitive, secure and resilient food system in Canada.
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September 30, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Spent a beautiful evening with @birdscanada.bsky.social at Evening for the Birds 🐦🌿

Sunset strolls through the Toronto Botanical Gardens + inspiring stories of conservation success.
#BirdsCanada #CANZA #Conservation #Biodiversity
September 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Our September newsletter is live! 🍁
Check out our latest blog on how farmers are shaping Canada’s food system.

🔗 mailchi.mp/canza/rooted...

Big things coming in October stay tuned. 👀 #CANZA #SustainableAg #Farmers #CdnAg
Rooted in Resilience: Farmers Leading Canada’s Future
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September 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM
“Unleashing the power of regenerative agriculture in Canada and, in turn, Canada’s ability to meet global food demand will require much more.”

Another great piece from the #WickedSolutions series from TheFutureEconomy.ca

Well worth the read! thefutureeconomy.ca/op-eds/getti...
Getting Sustainable Finance for Agri-food Right is How Canada Feeds the World - TheFutureEconomy.ca
Amr Addas of Farm Credit Canada, Barbara Swartzentruber of CANZA, & David Hughes of Generate Canada explore sustainable finance in agri-food.
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September 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Our latest newsletter is out now!

We’re counting down to the Food Leadership Summit in Calgary (Oct 7–8), where we will be leading key conversations on collaboration and climate-smart ag.

Catch up here: mailchi.mp/canza/lookin...
#FoodLeadershipSummit #AgInnovation #CANZA #ClimateSmartAg
August 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🌾 Big thanks to OSCIA for hosting Summer Farm Day in Stayner! A great day of learning on crop resistance, soil health, cover crops & nitrogen management, plus field demos & insights from Living Lab Ontario. #SustainableAg #SoilHealth
August 26, 2025 at 1:55 PM
🚨 New #WickedSolutions episode drops tomorrow!

Experts tackle key questions in Canada’s agri-food future like How can Canada lead in regenerative ag? & what does real sustainability in ag look like?

Sign up here:
thefutureeconomy.ca/dont-miss-ex...

#CdnAg #Sustainability #FutureOfAgriculture
Don't Miss Exclusive Expert Insights - TheFutureEconomy.ca
Upcoming newsletters: Tamara Thermitus, Distinguished Boulton Senior Fellow at McGill University’s Faculty of Law, argues that the backlash against - TheFutureEconomy.ca
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August 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🌾 “The time for half-measures is over.”
This op-ed highlights the urgent risks facing Canadian agriculture—from climate disruption to financial strain—and calls for bold, nature-based solutions.
🔗 environmentjournal.ca/resilience-o...
#CdnAg #ClimateRisk #Sustainability
Resilience on the Rocks: Canadian agriculture is at a critical juncture - The Environment Journal
By Jean-Michel Couture & Sajeev Mohankumar In recent years, Canada’s agriculture sector has enjoyed relatively stable conditions. But like exposed topsoil in heavy rain, this foundation is eroding. Th...
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August 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
🌾 Farmers & Food Processors — CropLife Canada wants your input!

Help shape research on plant science & food waste in partnership with Dalhousie Univ.
🧑‍🌾 Farmers: uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
🏭 Processors: uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

#AgInnovation #FoodWaste
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July 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
🌍 It’s World Nature Conservation Day!
At CANZA, we support farmers in adopting regenerative practices that boost soil health, biodiversity & community resilience.
Farming with nature builds a stronger future.
🔗 canza.ca/contact/
#WorldNatureConservationDay #CANZA
July 28, 2025 at 5:18 PM
🌾 Farmers — we want to hear from you!
Tell us about your experience with climate-smart ag incentive programs. Your input will help shape practical, farmer-driven solutions.
📋 Take the survey:
👉 docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/...

#ClimateSmartAg #FarmersVoices #CANZA
July 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
🚨 Last chance for Early Bird rates! 🚨
Today’s the final day to save on the Food Leadership Summit — Oct 7–8 in Calgary!
Join leaders building a sustainable, resilient 🇨🇦 food system.
🎟️ Register now: www.globeseries.com/food-leaders...
#FoodLeadershipSummit #AgriFood
Food Leadership Summit 2025 - GLOBE Series
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June 30, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Great piece in @green-economy.bsky.social on how regen ag is about more than emissions, it’s key to protecting food supply chains from climate & financial shocks. Featuring insights from McCain Foods' Charlie Angelakos.

Link: www.corporateknights.com/food-beverag...

#RegenAg #ClimateAdaptation
How McCain Foods embraced regenerative farming
In 2018, McCain Foods commissioned a study to find out how climate change might affect the supply of potatoes for its famous fries. The results prompted a radical shift in how it farms.
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June 27, 2025 at 3:43 PM
🎉 Congrats to CANZA founding partner Maple Leaf Foods on being named a Sustainable Growth & Adoption Program recipient by Bioenterprise Canada! Their work in clean tech & climate-smart ag is driving sector-wide change. 🌱

bioenterprise.ca/bioenterpris...

#ClimateSmartAg #SGAP #AgInnovation
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June 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The G7 may be over, but the joint statement from G7 farmers deserves the spotlight. It calls for fair trade, better tech, smarter rules & climate policies that reward resilient farming. At CANZA, we’re aligned. 🌱
Read more: www.cfa-fca.ca/2025/06/16/j...
#G7 #AgriTech #CANZA #SustainableFoodSystems
Joint Statement by the G7 Farmers’ Organizations | CFA-FCA
www.cfa-fca.ca
June 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
We joined the Ontario Central West Barn Tour!

We learned about how farmers use science & technology to ensure the health & welfare of cattle, manage environmental impacts, & produce high-quality beef efficiently.

#CdnAg #OntarioBeef #OMAFA #OntarioCornFedBeef #OntarioCattleFeedersAssociation
June 6, 2025 at 1:43 PM
CANZA’s Nick Betts is at #TELUSChainReactions, joining leaders in ag & consumer goods to spark bold ideas & collaboration. He’s also on stage sharing CANZA’s take on building a climate-smart food system. Real talks, real connections, real change across the value chain.
June 4, 2025 at 3:21 PM
In early May, the amazing sampling team from @uofguelph.bsky.social covered 575 soil sampling sites across 15,000 acres, in just 3 weeks!
Through long days & wild spring weather, they got it done! We couldn’t have asked for a better team.
#SoilSampling #UniversityOfGuelph #SustainableFarming #CdnAg
June 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Yesterday, Nick Betts attended the Food & Beverage Ontario Conference—great insights on driving innovation, tech adoption & resilience in a shifting global landscape. Strong turnout & inspiring conversations.
#CdnAg #SustainableAg #AgriInnovation #FBOConference2025 #FoodAndBeverageOntario
May 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Call for Abstracts!
CAREE 2025 is still accepting submissions for its first-ever conference on Canadian agri-food, rural advisory & extension.

📅 Oct 29–31 | 📍 Guelph, ON
🔗 Submit: caree.ca/submissions/
🧠 Topics: caree.ca/topics

#CAREE2025 #AgriFood #RuralDev
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May 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Catch CANZA's Nick Betts at the Food and Beverage Ontario Conference tomorrow! We're looking forward to connecting and exploring new ways to strengthen sustainability and resilience in our food system.
#FBOConference2025 #FoodAndBeverageOntario #AgriFood

🔗 foodandbeverageontario.ca/events/fbo-a...
FBO 2025 Annual Conference - Food and Beverage Ontario
Contact Jason Crawford for any questions at jcrawford@foodandbeverageontario.ca.
foodandbeverageontario.ca
May 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM