Ontario Farmland Trust 2022 Forum: the Future of Farmland Diversification
Posted: February 2, 2022
Categories: Events / GoodFoodBites
Registration is now open for this year’s Ontario Farmland Trust Farmland Forum, which will be held virtually on March 24, 2022.
Discussions throughout the day will explore how humans, plants, and animals can work harmoniously to produce agricultural commodities, create ecosystem services, and combat climate change.
David Phillips, CM, Senior Climatologist at Environment and Climate Change Canada, will kick off the day with a keynote presentation on the status of the climate in Canada, necessary mitigation strategies and the importance of protecting land in its present state.
Evan Fraser, PhD, Director of the Arrell Food Institute and Professor of Geography at the University of Guelph, will raise awareness on global food security issues, introduce cutting-edge agri-food technology and dive further into the great challenge of sustainability.
To wrap up the day, Philly Markowitz, RPP, Local Food & Economic Development Officer of Grey County, and guests will present a local perspective on community sustainability, climate change resiliency and food security for future generations.
In addition to the keynote speakers, there will also be panels discussing ecosystem services that farms provide, and sustainable innovations in the agricultural sector.
Tickets are $50 and $25 for students.
Learn more and register online here.