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CULTIVATE: AGRICULTURE SUMMIT
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anada is the breadbasket of the world, producing and shipping nutritious products globally. Producers are leveraging technology, ensuring our agriculture industry remains competitive. As a top exporter of agricultural products in the world, Canada is uniquely positioned to reduce emissions, cultivate more efficient crops and address the challenge of feeding a growing population through sustainable practices.
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Established in the 1960s, some argue the system is outdated and limits innovation and competition, while others suggest it is needed to maintain stability for both producers and consumers. ESG AND SUSTAINABILITY
On January 27, 2022, the Calgary Chamber brings Canada’s agriculture industry together for a day focused on one of our country’s backbone industries. The day will include sessions on key topics:
Explore how agriculture companies are addressing environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues to measure the sustainable and ethical impact of investment, as well as ways to move to a regenerative agriculture model in farming operations.
SMART FARMING
LABOUR AND SKILLS GAP
Technology is changing the way we do everything, including farming. Whether it’s crop production, livestock farming or urban cultivation, modern farms are using technology to increase quantity and quality of their products. SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
Prior to the pandemic, the Canadian agriculture sector posted the highest job vacancy rate of any Canadian industry at 5.4 per cent. With forecasts for job vacancies predicted to double by the end of the decade, a growing global population continues to drive demand for food. Labour and education experts will speak about what the future of agriculture work looks like and how skilled positions in this important industry can be filled.
Supply management is unique to Canada, controlling the amount of products produced to reduce price and supply fluctuations.
Join the conversation and learn more about one of Canada’s backbone industries. Tickets are available at calgarychamber.com.
JANUARY 2022 // BUSINESS IN CALGARY // BUSINESSINCALGARY.COM
