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Celebrating World Milk Day and the women helping shape the future of dairy 🌎🥛 On June 1, World Milk Day recognizes the role dairy plays in supporting nutrition, health, economic resilience, and sustainable agriculture around the world. This year also provides an opportunity to recognize the contributions of women across Canada’s dairy sector — from farm leadership and innovation to food production, research, and community impact. As part of the International Year of Women Farmers, today is a reminder of the important role women continue to play in strengthening agricultural systems and food security. Milk remains an essential and accessible source of nutrition for billions globally, while the dairy sector continues to support rural economies, agricultural innovation, and resilient food systems. Learn more about World Milk Day: https://worldmilkday.org Learn more about the International Year of Women Farmers: https://lnkd.in/deR44S-f #WorldMilkDay #Dairy #WomenInAgriculture #CdnAg #FoodSystems #Innovation #IYWF2026 Global Dairy Platform Inc. FAO

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Looking to accelerate the growth of your agri-tech startup? 🚀 Applications are open for the 2026 Digital Agriculture Week (DAW), where 15 agri-tech startups from across the Americas will be selected to participate with all expenses covered. Selected startups will have the opportunity to: • Showcase their solutions to key players in the agrifood ecosystem • Connect with investors and investment funds • Build strategic partnerships • Engage with industry, government, and innovation leaders 📅 Applications close June 15, 2026 📍 Digital Agriculture Week: September 7 - 10, 2026 | Costa Rica Apply now: https://lnkd.in/e9fGYTVC Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA) #AgriTech #FoodTech #DigitalAgriculture #Innovation #Startup #DAW2026

Applications for the True North Sustainable Food Fund are now open 🍁🌱 This new program supports Canadian companies ready to demonstrate clean technologies in commercial food processing and distribution environments. From reducing emissions and energy use to cutting waste and improving water efficiency, the program is designed to help accelerate sustainable innovation across the food system ♻️ Funding streams include:  🚀 True North – Spark  Up to $100K for smaller, fast-moving pilot projects  🏭 True North – Impact  $250K–$1M for large-scale industrial demonstrations  CFIN provides up to 50% matching funding, plus support to help move projects toward commercial adoption.     📘 Explore the Program Guide English: https://lnkd.in/e4yB6m2i   French: https://lnkd.in/eJf6tByp    📅 Join our live info session with VP, Programs Alexandra Barlow on June 5 to hear from our Programs team about eligibility, timelines, and next steps: https://lnkd.in/eEXqhyfs  If you’re ready to put your cleantech solution to work with commercial partners—and demonstrate measurable impact—we want to hear from you: https://lnkd.in/e6H4-QrK   Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada/ Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada

Managing seasonal workers shouldn't mean spending hours tracking documents, permits, and compliance deadlines. Join this free webinar to learn how technology can help farms reduce administrative work, improve record management, and streamline workforce operations. 📅 June 4, 2026 ⏰ 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET Topics include: • Organizing worker documentation in one place • Managing LMIA and employee records more efficiently • Avoiding missed permit and compliance deadlines • Reducing manual data entry and duplicate work • Streamlining onboarding for seasonal workers Designed for growers, farm operators, HR managers, and agricultural businesses looking to improve workforce management and operational efficiency. 👉 Register: https://luma.com/df5vk5ri #AgriTech #FoodTech #CdnAg #FarmManagement #WorkforceManagement

We’re proud recipients of investment through the #OAFRI Commercialization Stream, supporting the continued development and commercialization of Vivid Machines’ precision agriculture technology. Thank you to Bioenterprise Canada Corporation, the Government of Canada, and #OMAFA for investing in Ontario agriculture innovation and helping bring advanced crop intelligence solutions to growers. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/egp2U2a9

In case you missed this exciting news 🇨🇦🌎 On May 15, Dominique O'Rourke, MP paid a visit to our home office in Guelph to announce the launch of the Clean Agri-Tech Accelerator (CATA), a new program designed to support Canadian agriculture businesses advancing high-impact clean technology projects. CATA is funded under the Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program Research and Innovation Stream – Accelerator (ACT Accelerator), delivered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), which aims to advance the development of clean technology for adoption in agriculture across Canada. With federal support of up to $7,000,000, CATA will be led and delivered by Bioenterprise Canada, in collaboration with project partners across Canada, including SVG Ventures | THRIVE, Zone Agtech, and the Canadian Agri-Food Automation & Intelligence Network (CAAIN). Offering non-repayable, matching contribution funding for innovative projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve resource efficiency, and enhance sustainability, CATA will help strengthen competitiveness and contribute to Canada’s climate and economic objectives. Read the full press release EN: https://lnkd.in/erzi5JUb FR: https://lnkd.in/eGz6gn-9 Follow us for updates and to learn more. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada/ Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada #AgriTech #CleanTech #CdnAg #Innovation

Commercialization challenges often begin long before launch. Questions around customer demand, pricing, adoption, and go-to-market strategy can determine whether an innovation gains traction or stalls. Join Jingnan Wang, Founder of Growth Partner AI, during Toronto Tech Week for a practical working session designed to help founders make better commercialization decisions before investing significant time and resources. 📅 May 28, 2026 ⏰ 6:30 - 8:00 PM EDT 📍 Waterloo, ON This session will explore: • How to identify the assumptions driving your venture • The difference between product, market, business model, and growth risks • What should be validated before scaling • How to design low-cost experiments that generate meaningful learning 🔗 Register here: https://luma.com/3ook710b #TorontoTechWeek #TTW2026 #Innovation #Commercialization #Startup

⚾ Step up to the plate - Registration is now open for Ag-West Bio's 2026 Annual Meeting! An afternoon dedicated to connection, conversation, and bringing together Saskatchewan’s agricultural bioscience innovation community. Whether you’re a long-time member or new to the ecosystem, this is your chance to get in the game and connect with the people helping shape the future of agricultural bioscience innovation in Saskatchewan. 📍 Innovation Saskatchewan – Candle-Span Room 🗓 June 25, 2026 ⏰ 2:00 – 5:30 PM Attendance is free, but registration is required. ⚾ Swing into innovation & secure your seat today: https://lnkd.in/gefNsBgd 

Registration is now officially open for the Canadian Federation of Agriculture 2026 Summer Meeting, CFA Policy Summit & FPT Roundtable taking place in Halifax, Nova Scotia during the week of July 13th, 2026. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ecEb7agD   This year’s event is shaping up to be one of CFA’s largest and most impactful summer gatherings to date, with anticipated attendance of more than 200 delegates from across the country, including: • CFA member organizations from coast to coast • Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers and government officials • Parliamentarians • National farm leaders and industry executives • Stakeholders from across Canada’s agriculture and agri-food value chain Key highlights of the week include: ✔️ CFA Farm Tours and Industry Dinner – Tuesday, July 14th (invite only) ✔️ CFA Policy Summit – Wednesday, July 15th ✔️ Federal/Provincial/Territorial (FPT) Roundtable – Wednesday, July 15th ✔️ Host Minister's Evening Reception – Wednesday, July 15th ✔️ CFA Board of Directors Meeting – Thursday, July 16th A major feature of this year’s program will be the CFA Policy Summit: “Building Canada’s Agricultural Growth Engine: Policy Priorities for the Next Policy Framework” The Summit will bring together leaders from industry, government, and agriculture to discuss the future of Canadian agriculture through the lens of: ✔️ Innovation ✔️ Competitiveness ✔️ Sustainability ✔️ Value-added agriculture ✔️ Economic growth and resilience With national discussions underway on the Next Policy Framework, this year’s conversations come at a critical time for the future of Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector. A sincere thank you to all of our sponsors, partners, speakers, panelists and CFA members helping shape this important national event. We look forward to welcoming everyone to Halifax this July. #CanadianAgriculture #AgPolicy #AgriFood #CFA #CdnAg #Agriculture #Innovation #FoodSecurity #PublicPolicy #NPF