Together Towards Tomorrow: Farm Management Canada joins forces with the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association and BC Agriculture Council for the 2024 Agricultural Excellence Conference

Farm Management Canada Announces Agricultural Excellence Conference 2024

OTTAWA, May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Farm Management Canada (FMC-GAC) is pleased to announce that the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) and BC Agriculture Council (BCAC) will co-host the prestigious Agricultural Excellence Conference (AgEx) in Abbotsford & Chilliwack, BC from November 19-21.

About AgEx

AgEx is Canada’s only national event dedicated to enhancing farm management skills. This annual conference serves as a platform for farmers, advisors, academia, organizations, private industry, and government officials to discuss emerging trends, share best practices, and foster connections to promote farm management excellence across Canada.

Conference Theme: Together Towards Tomorrow

The 2024 theme, Together Towards Tomorrow, emphasizes the importance of collective efforts and innovative strategies to ensure sustainable growth and prosperity for Canada’s farmers and ranchers for future generations.

Key Statements

• Heather Watson, Executive Director of Farm Management Canada: “No single entity can tackle the complex challenges alone. We are thrilled to welcome CASA and BCAC as co-hosts of AgEx 2024 to empower agricultural professionals with the necessary knowledge and tools.”
• Andrea Lear, CEO of CASA: “We are excited to partner with FMC-GAC and BCAC. AgEx 2024 will focus on managing risks, including farm safety and health hazards, offering something for everyone.”
• Danielle Synotte, Executive Director of BCAC: “BC Agriculture Council and BC Young Farmers are proud to partner with FMC-GAC to deliver tangible learning opportunities for producers in British Columbia.”

Sponsorship and Partnerships

Farm Management Canada is also pleased to announce the return of MNP as the Title Sponsor for AgEx and the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Lands as Provincial Partner.

MNP’s Commitment

MNP, a leading accounting, tax, and business consulting firm serving the agriculture sector, has been a steadfast supporter of agricultural innovation and growth. Stuart Person, Senior Vice President of Agriculture at MNP, stated, “Good farm management is key to success. Today’s farms require strong business management skills.”

BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food’s Support

Lindsay Bisschop, Executive Director of the Food and Beverage Branch at the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food, emphasized their commitment to supporting sustainable growth and prosperity in the agricultural sector through innovation, technology adoption, regenerative practices, climate preparedness, resiliency, and business planning.

Conference Highlights

The 2024 edition of AgEx promises to be a highlight of the agricultural calendar, offering valuable insights on topics such as:

1. Fostering economic resilience and prosperity
2. Managing farm risks
3. Navigating farm transitions
4. Attracting and retaining farm labor
5. Emergency preparedness and planning
6. Supporting on-farm health, safety, and wellness
7. Achieving balance on the path to on-farm sustainability

For More Information

For more details about the Agricultural Excellence Conference, including registration and sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.agexcellenceconference.ca.

About the Organizations

Farm Management Canada (FMC-GAC)

Farm Management Canada is a national organization dedicated to fostering excellence and innovation in Canadian agriculture through farm business management research and education. FMC-GAC is funded in part by the Government of Canada under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA)

The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association is a national non-profit organization focused on improving the health and safety of farmers, their families, and agricultural workers. CASA is funded in part by the Government of Canada under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

BC Agriculture Council (BCAC)

The BC Agriculture Council advocates for the interests of B.C. farm and ranch families. By working collaboratively with members, partner industry associations, and private sector agri-food businesses, BCAC ensures the sustainable growth and competitiveness of B.C. agriculture.

MNP

MNP is a leading national accounting, tax, and business consulting firm for Canada’s agriculture industry. With more than 18,000 agriculture clients and a team of over 600 agriculture specialists, MNP delivers a diverse suite of services to protect producers and maximize results.

BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food

The BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food is responsible for developing and implementing agricultural policies, programs, and regulations within the province to support the growth and sustainability of the agriculture and food sector, ensuring food security, environmental stewardship, and economic prosperity.

Contact Information

For Conference inquiries:

• Nick Oakley
• Business Development Lead
• Farm Management Canada
• Email: sponsorship@fmc-gac.com
• Website: www.FMC-GAC.com

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at this link.

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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Analysis

1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?

1. SDG 2: Zero Hunger
2. SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
3. SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
4. SDG 13: Climate Action

2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?

• SDG 2: Zero Hunger
  • Target 2.3: By 2030, double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers.
  • Target 2.4: Ensure sustainable food production systems and implement resilient agricultural practices.
• SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • Target 8.2: Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading, and innovation.
  • Target 8.3: Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation.
• SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Target 12.2: By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources.
  • Target 12.3: By 2030, halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains.
• SDG 13: Climate Action
  • Target 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries.
  • Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning.

3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?

• SDG 2: Zero Hunger
  • Indicator 2.3.1: Volume of production per labor unit by classes of farming/pastoral/forestry enterprise size.
  • Indicator 2.4.1: Proportion of agricultural area under productive and sustainable agriculture.
• SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • Indicator 8.2.1: Annual growth rate of real GDP per employed person.
  • Indicator 8.3.1: Proportion of informal employment in non-agriculture employment, by sex.
• SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Indicator 12.2.1: Material footprint, material footprint per capita, and material footprint per GDP.
  • Indicator 12.3.1: Global food loss index.
• SDG 13: Climate Action
  • Indicator 13.1.1: Number of deaths, missing persons, and directly affected persons attributed to disasters per 100,000 population.
  • Indicator 13.2.1: Number of countries that have communicated the establishment or operationalization of an integrated policy/strategy/plan which increases their ability to adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change.

4. Findings Table