Sustainability of Canadian Agriculture 2026 Virtual Conference
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Farming Beyond Net Zero: Seeking Whole Farm Sustainability
Co-hosted by the University of Manitoba’s National Centre for Livestock and the Environment and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Photo credit: Roland Kroebel
This 3-day virtual conference brings together researchers, students, producers, government, commodity organizations and industry representatives with a range of perspectives to collectively share ideas and experiences about how to improve agricultural sustainability in Canada. Sessions will feature brief presentations followed by facilitated panel discussions. The conference will include a hands-on interactive workshop on the Holos model designed to estimate on farm greenhouse gas emissions, as well as a research update featuring graduate students who will share their findings through short videos.
The conference will offer Certified Crop Advisor Continuing Education Units (CCA CEUs).
Schedule at a Glance
Theme 1: Perspectives, sustainability and secure food systems
Theme 2: New models for research and industry engagement
Theme 3: Redefining sustainability beyond greenhouse gas emissions