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Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) @canza.bsky.social · 5d

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

Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) @canza.bsky.social · 11d

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-...

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Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) @canza.bsky.social · 12d

"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-...

Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) @canza.bsky.social · 13d

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...

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Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) @canza.bsky.social · 20d

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.

www.globeseries.com

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Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) @canza.bsky.social · 24d

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

Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) @canza.bsky.social · 25d

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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Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) @canza.bsky.social · Sep 8

“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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Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) @canza.bsky.social · Aug 28

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

Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) @canza.bsky.social · Aug 26

🌾 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

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Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) @canza.bsky.social · Aug 12

🚨 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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Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) @canza.bsky.social · Aug 11

🌾 “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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Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) @canza.bsky.social · Jul 29

🌾 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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Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) @canza.bsky.social · Jul 28

🌍 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

Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) @canza.bsky.social · Jul 17

🌾 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

Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) @canza.bsky.social · Jun 30

🚨 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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Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) @canza.bsky.social · Jun 27

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.

www.corporateknights.com

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Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) @canza.bsky.social · Jun 19

🎉 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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Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) @canza.bsky.social · Jun 18

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

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Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) @canza.bsky.social · Jun 6

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

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Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) @canza.bsky.social · Jun 4

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.

Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) @canza.bsky.social · Jun 2

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

Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) @canza.bsky.social · May 29

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

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Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) @canza.bsky.social · May 28

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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Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) @canza.bsky.social · May 27

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 [email protected].

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