2023 Conference Speakers
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Dr. Frank MitloehnerLivestock’s path to climate neutrality
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François BlouinThe Habitat and Biodiversity Assessment Tool
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Dr. H.A. (Bart) LardnerAdvancing Pasture Management to Store Carbon and Mitigate Methane Emissions
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Ross MacDonaldGrasslands. The Gold Standard for Regeneration!
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Dr. Brian McConkeyCanadian Perspective on Carbon in Agricultural Landscapes
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Dr. Dan UndersanderLong-term Impacts of Maintaining Perennial Forages in Rotation | Measuring and Reporting Positive Impacts for GHG
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Ken WallThe Value and Role of Forages in Sustainable Agriculture
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Andrew RushmereFarmers and ranchers are part of the GHG solution: Farmer-led, science-backed, fully costed climate solutions bring federal investment to the ag. sector
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Lauchlan (Lauch) FraserRangeland management in British Columbia
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Ronnie DreverSenior Conservation Scientist Protect, manage and then restore: A hierarchy for implementation of natural climate solutions
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Ryder LeeIndustry Government Forage Insurance Task Team update
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Madeleine ArseneauFrom knowledge to adoption in living labs
CFGA Nature Fund Project
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François BlouinWildlife Biology Consultant National Technical Lead
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Heather Peat HammEcologist
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Karin NewmanBotanist and Ecologist
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Katie McLeanProgram Manager, Clean Annapolis River Project
2021 Conference Speakers
Guest speakers at the CFGA 2021 virtual conference
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David McInnesDeveloping Canada’s 1st Agri-Food Sustainability Index/Élaboration du premier indice de durabilité agroalimentaire du Canada
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Gabrielle BastienParticipating in the global regenerative movement / Participer au mouvement mondial de régénération
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Valérie PoulinValbois Farms/Ferme Valbois
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Alain BeaulieuQuality Parametres and Packages for Domestic & Export Forages/Paramètre de qualité conditionnement des fourrages destinés au marché intérieur et à l’exportation
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Bruno LangloisForward-Thinking Pasture Management/Gestion avant-gardiste des pâturages
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Christian DuchesneauForage U-Pick
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Jean-Philippe LarochePlanning for Forage Needs in Milk Production/La planification des besoins en fourrage en production laitière
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Sylvestre DelmotteFight against Climate Change in Forage Production in Quebec / Lutte contre les changements climatiques en productions fourragères au Québec
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Nathalie CôtéQuebec Beef Producers’ Sustainability Plan/Plan de duribilité des PBQ
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Maxime LeducPresentation of CASPP-035 and 040/Présentation des projects CASPP-035 et 040
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Philippe SeguinTools for the Modern Forage Manager to Maximize Yield and Quality
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Jason WellerAgriculture as a Nature-Based Solution/L’agriculture en tant que solution naturelle au changement climatique
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Jacques NaultReducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the farm: Challenges and Opportunities/Réduire les émissions de gaz à effet de serre à la ferme : défis et opportunités
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Damien Chaput and Michel MorinPreliminary Portrait of the Forage Industry in Quebec / Portrait préliminaire de l’industrie fourragère au Québec
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Vincent AudetFeed Out & Bunk Management / Gestion de l’ensilage et de l’alimentation
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Carolane NeveuModern Forage and Nutrition Management of Dairy Herds/ Gestion moderne des fourrages et de la nutrition de troupeaux laitiers
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René LacroixData in Dairy Production: How to Use It?/Les données en production laitière : comment s’en servir?
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Marie-Hélène AprilAct, for a Sustainable Agriculture / Agir, pour une agriculture durable
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Robin BloomLandscape Functions of the Canadian Forage Sector / Fonctions paysagères du secteur canadien des fourrages
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Jess VickruckThe role of Wild Bees in Canadian Grasslands
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Karen Haugen-KozyraValuing Natural Capital in the Canadian Landscape / Solutions naturelles aux changements climatiques : Valorisation du capital naturel dans le paysage canadien
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Denise Chang-YenShell and Grasslands Retention in Canada: A Carbon Market Perspective / Shell, le pouvoir de rétention des prairies : Perspectives pour le marché du carbone
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Carolyn SeburnLandscape Functions of the Canadian Forage Sector / Fonctions paysagères du secteur canadien des fourrages
Advanced Grazing Systems
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Learn Independently
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Learn with a Mentor
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Access Funding
2022 Conference Speaker
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Serena BlackGeneral Manager / Directrice générale, BC Forage Council
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Steve KenyonGreener Pastures Ranching Ltd
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Sandra NovakINRAE
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Michael P. SchellenbergRange Science Consultant / Consultant en sciences pastorales, SODCAP
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Carolyn MarshallEnvironment and Climate Change Manager / Gestionnaire - Environnement et Changement climatique, Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture
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Dr. Frank MitloehnerUC Davis CLEAR Center
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Stephen SmithALUS Farmer Liaison / Agent de liaison auprès des agriculteurs - ALUS, ALUS Canada
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Kim SchneiderAssistant Professor in Forage and Service Crops, Department of Plant Agriculture / Professeure associée en cultures fourragères et cultures de service, Département d’agriculture végétale, University of Guelph
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Tracey RyanApplied Research Coordinator / Coordonnatrice de la recherche appliquée, L’Association pour l’amélioration des sols et des récoltes de l’Ontario (AASRO)
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Greg NortheyVice President, Corporate Affairs, Pulse Canada / Vice-président, Affaires corporatives, Pulse Canada
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Karin SchmidLead, Beef Production and Extension, Alberta Beef Producers / Responsable de la production de viande bovine et de la vulgarisation, Alberta Beef Producers
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Mae ElsingerRange and Pasture Biologist/Biologiste des parcours et des pâturages, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
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John FitzmauriceSoil Specialist / Spécialiste des sols, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
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Dan CoxProject Manager, Manitoba Association of Watersheds
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Aaron GoertzenSenior Economist, BMO Capital Markets
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Dr. Claudia Wagner-RiddleProfessor and Research Leadership Chair, School of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph
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Adam ReimerOutreach and Evaluation Scientist, National Wildlife Federation
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Ryder LeeGeneral Manager, Canadian Cattle Association
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Anneliese WalkerGrazing Success Mentor, MaiaGrazing
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Brian McConkeyChief Scientist, Viresco Solutions. Inc.
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Carolyn CallaghanSenior Conservation Biologist, Canadian Wildlife Federation
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Georges ThériaultQuebec Living Laboratory Coordinator, (Quebec) /Coordonnateur du Laboratoire vivant-Québec, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
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Siju VargheseDirector of Global Sourcing, Al Dahra Holding
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John KolkClosing Panel Speaker
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Sebastien AngersClosing Panel Speaker
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Erika FossenClosing Panel Speaker
CFGA Team
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Cedric MacLeodExecutive Director
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Kaylee HealyCommunications & KTT Logistics Manager
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Trudy Kelly ForsytheCommunications Manager
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Emma BrooksLearning Management System Coordinator
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Summer (Xi) LangData Management and Reporting Lead
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Amber DyckDigital Media Coordinator
2024 Conference Speakers
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Dr. Martin ChantignyDipping into Perennials to Restore Soil Health, Carbon Content and Resilience of Annual Cropping Systems
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Josh CallenStatus of Forage Export Markets
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Dr. John K. Pattison-WilliamsIntegrating Stakeholder Perspectives - Future Grassland Learning and Knowledge Collaboration
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Dr. Brooke McWherterTransformational Adaptation in Central and Southern U.S. Agriculture: Identifying Future Challenges and Opportunities
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Aaron GoertzenCanadian Economic Outlook: What Now, What Next?
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Dr. Angela StraathofAdvancing Grassland Management through Research and Producer Support: Lessons from Ontario Initiatives
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Maggie van CampBuild your Farm’s Future WITH the Next Generation
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Meaghan MoreyHabitat and Biodiversity Assessment Tool for Ontario
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Monica HadaritsTen Years of Beef Sustainability Progress and Looking to the Future
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Ralph C. MartinPerennial Forages as Key Contributors to Sustainable Agriculture
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Tim PriorGrazing Tools, Tips and New Technologies - Virtual Cattle Fence (eShepherd)
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Jenny ChenDrones: Sustainable Solutions for Forage and Grassland Agriculture
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Brenda HsuehRotational Grazing Experiences - Getting Started and the Journey
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Tom WrightField to Feed Panel: A moderated discussion featuring industry nutrition and agronomy experts on balanced nutrition and forage
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François LabelleUsing Decision Support Tools for Dairy Cow Pasture Management
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John WinchellForage Quality Today: Getting Closer to the Bullseye!
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Honourable Robert BlackStanding Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry soil study report: Findings and recommendations
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Courtney VriensField to Feed Panel: A moderated discussion featuring industry nutrition and agronomy experts on balanced nutrition and forage
