Farm Management Canada (FMC) held its annual national Agricultural Excellence Conference in Ottawa from November 21st to the 23rd, welcoming over 240 farm management enthusiasts from across Canada.
The theme, Farming For Our Future: Canada's 150th, focused on how we can position Canada's farmers to continue to thrive for years to come. Industry experts provided unique insights into agricultural trends across Canada and around the world, and the best management practices farmers can use to confront change with confidence and seize opportunity.
From farmers and ranchers to advisors, consultants, academia, government, private industry and associations, the Conference welcomed a diverse group of industry stakeholders who provided incredible energy and engagement.
In addition to hearing from expert speakers on today's hot topics, the Conference provides unique interactive learning sessions from the Great Debate: Supply Management: Win, Lose, or Draw? to our Panel Discussion: The Greatest Risk Facing the Farm Family, Bridging the Gap Forum and Farm Management Resource Showcase.
The Robert L. Ross Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving farmer who demonstrates Bob's lifework through their passion and devotion to excellence and leadership within the agricultural community. Congratulations to Sarah Jackson of Uplands Pheasantry as the 2017 recipient to participate in the CTEAM (Canadian Total Excellence in Agricultural Management) program and continue on her path towards ongoing excellence.
The Wilson Loree Award is awarded to individuals or groups who have made an extraordinary contribution to developing and promoting new and positive change in farm business management practices and expertise in Canada. Congratulations to the 2017 recipient, Darrell Wade of Farm Financial Planning Group.
A sincere thank you to our delegates, speakers, sponsors and supporters who helped make this event a success!
To relive the Conference experience, search the hashtag #AgExConf17 on Twitter or check out our media partners RealAgriculture, Country Guide, and Western Producer.
View our event photos of speakers, sponsors and delegates, and feel free to share!
In conjunction with the conference, Farm Management Canada also hosted a number of other meetings including the Farm Transition Advisors Meeting in partnership with the Agri-Food Management Institute and the Provincial/Territorial Ministry Representatives Meeting. Agri-food Management Excellence hosted Investing in Farm Machinery & Equipment mini-Course with instructors Larry Martin and Joerg Zimmermann. And, under the guidance of Joerg Zimmermann agri benchmark hosted a meeting of the Canadian network.
Source: FMC-GAC