So much can change in a year. In February 2020, I thought I had a pretty clear idea of what was ahead of me as far as my agriculture-focused career went. I had just left my position as a corporate director of recruitment with a national line company and joined a recruiting firm, specializing in all aspects of agriculture shortly after.

With three weeks until the 2021 Virtual CAAR Conference launches, we invite all ag retailers from across Canada to join us at our virtual event, hosted from February 9 – 11, 2021.

The past year has been a rollercoaster ride for agriculture production due to COVID-19, with trade disruptions occurring as a result of logistics issues, embargoes and tariffs. This session will review the state of global agriculture in 2021 and the need for everyone, including ag retailers, to adapt to remain relevant.

Join Marty Seymour and Sarah Dobson from Farm Credit Canada at #CAARcon as they present how current global trends and consumer behaviours are impacting Canadian Ag Retailers, Agriculture, and Food sectors through the economic recovery.

Learn about the Clean Fuel Standard document that will replace the current Renewable Fuels Regulations and also learn about Canada’s climate plan that protects the environment, create jobs and support communities.

Last fall, Cleanfarms announced the launch of ‘Building a Zero-Plastic Waste Strategy for Agriculture’, an innovative three-year project, focused on helping Canadian farmers responsibly manage ag plastics

From the success of the 14th Annual Canadian Fertilizer Products Forum (CFPF), the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is hosting topic-specific webinars for regulated parties to ask questions and better understand the updated Fertilizers Regulations.

Transport Canada released a notice in December 2020 intended for industry stakeholders handling, offering for transport or transporting dangerous goods as well as the inspectorate.