Farm Forum Event Conference

About Farm Forum Event Conference

The Farm Forum Event is a virtual conference that will bring progressive farmers, agronomists, innovators, researchers and strategists from across Canada together to learn about the latest in politics, trade, climate, technology, ag trends, innovations and research in crop management, nutrient management, soil and water management and pest management – key factors to help improve your farm operation’s bottom line and profitability. Attendees need to pay to be registered for the event to access the conference through the app.

Conference attendees will hear from over 35 speakers in two full days of informative presentations, with the opportunity to ask questions of the speakers, and connect with other attendees.

Attendees will be able to use the app to:

- watch and comment on sessions over the two days of the conference: November 9 & 10, 2020
- visit virtual exhibitor booths from sponsoring companies
- connect with the staff of sponsoring companies staff
- book meetings and connect with other attendees at the conference
- build a database and download connections made during the conference for future networking
- attend small-group Table Talk discussions

The 2020 Farm Forum Event virtual conference is the perfect place to take in information on how science and innovation connect with farm operations, the latest on trends and technologies that will help agronomists and producers alike, and other topics that are on the minds of producers such as soil health, AgTech, regenerative agriculture and markets, trade and weather.

The Prairie Certified Crop Adviser Board has approved agronomy-focused sessions at the virtual Farm Forum Event so Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) attending these sessions can get continuing education units (CEU). To date, 25 online sessions at the Farm Forum Event on November 9 and 10, 2020 will qualify for a total of 13.5 CEU credits.

Here are some highlights of the Farm Forum Event speakers:

- Michael Gomes, Topcon Agriculture, on smart implements and data
- Mark Belmonte, University of Manitoba, on biotech's role in integrative pest management
- Bruce Burnett, MarketsFarm, on major events in 2020 and a look towards 2021
- Alastair Handley, Radicle, speaking on carbon markets and supply chains
- Ryan Boyd, South Glanton Farms, on grazing ruminants
- Jarrett Chambers, Concentric Ag, on biologicals for your farm