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Conference 2021 Recap - Developing Canada’s First Agri-Food Sustainability Index

August 30, 2022 Grace
David’s presentation examines communicating sustainability of the Canadian agriculture production system to the general public, and roles, responsibilities and opportunities for the Canadian forage and grassland sector.
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Conference 2021 Recap - Panel: Leveraging the Natural Capital of Canada’s Grasslands

August 16, 2022 Grace
This session was a panel discussing the natural capital of Canadian grasslands.
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Conference 2021 Recap - Valuing Natural Capital in the Canadian Landscape

August 2, 2022 Grace
Karen’s presentation looks at opportunities for Canadian forage growers to monetize the positive landscape functions of the forage and grassland sector and explores new revenue sources for the Canadian forage grower.
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Conference 2021 Recap - Sector Level Sustainability Goals

July 19, 2022 Grace
Nathalie’s presentation examines beef sector level sustainability goals, tracking and reporting systems, and the role of the forage sector in supporting landscape health and function.
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Conference 2021 Recap -Shell and Grasslands Retention in Canada: Carbon Market Perspective

July 12, 2022 Grace
Why is Shell involved in nature based solutions? Shell has enforced a strategy to transition their business to create net zero emissions.
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Conference 2021 Recap - Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the Farm

July 5, 2022 Grace
Jacques’ presentation examines advanced forage management practices to reduce whole farm GHG emissions from a Quebec perspective.
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Conference 2021 Recap - Fight against Climate Change in Forage Production in Quebec

June 21, 2022 Grace
During this session Sylvestre Delmotte’s presentation examines the forage sector’s role in regional climate change adaptation planning and execution through Agriclimat non-profit. He also spoke about forage production in Quebec.
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Conference 2021 Recap - Landscape Functions of the Canadian Forage Sector

June 7, 2022 Grace
In this session Carolyn Seburn and Jamie Hewitt spoke about the Federal government’s perspective on the importance of forages on landscapes.
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Conference 2021 Recap - Panel: Forage Export Sector Development Opportunities

May 24, 2022 Grace
Panel: Forage Export Sector Development Opportunities
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