Student engagement was high at the Future of Food Conference in Ottawa, as youth turned out to hear panellists and keynote speeches by stakeholders from across the agriculture value chain. Several student groups from Queen’s, McGill and the University of Ottawa heard about sustainability, innovation and politics in agriculture at the February event. Why it […] Read more
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Food conference sees high student engagement
4-H, post-secondary programs, tech innovation among draws for youth
South Western Ontario Pork Conference returns in-person next month
Campus research tour, trade show offered in addition to speakers
Ridgetown will host the 59th annual South Western Ontario Pork Conference in-person on Feb. 22. “This is an exceptional opportunity to share the latest industry and research news with Ontario producers while providing time for networking with industry representatives,” said Darren Sloan, planning committee chair. The event begins at 12:30 p.m. with a tour of […] Read more
Guelph Organic Conference returns to in-person sessions
New organizers offer more sessions for farms and market gardens, virtual content also offered
After two years of virtual-only programming and two years of gradual transition into full hosting and organizing duties, the Organic Council of Ontario will welcome Canada’s organic sector to the 42nd annual Guelph Organic Conference Jan. 23-29. “Last year, we took over the virtual programming,” said executive director Carolyn Young, noting the annual event was […] Read more
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