Atlantic Agricultural Forum hosted by NSAC

The world’s biggest challenges today directly relate to agriculture and the keys to addressing these challenges can be found at the Atlantic Agricultural Forum April 22 and 23.

With a theme to connect, innovate and renew, this two-day workshop, hosted by Nova Scotia Agricultural College, will focus on the changing face of agriculture and will aim to connect all players in the industry by providing a forum for learning and innovation and by fostering renewal, ideas, growth and partnerships.

“Our ability, as an agricultural university, to support healthy, sustainable communities is dependent upon the strength of our partnerships, the depth of our communications and our aptitude for innovation,” said Dr. Gefu Wang-Pruski, NSAC Professor and Chair of the Forum. “The Atlantic Agricultural Forum is an important venue for connecting those in the industry, for sharing new technologies and for renewing and forging commitments and partnerships,” she added.

Key content areas will be sharing new technologies and research, discussing new extension methods, learning improved ways to communicate with farmers and consumers and increasing awareness of food quality, safety and traceability issues.

Myles Frosst, former CEO of the Agricultural Institute of Canada and Dr. Marvin Pritts of Cornell University, will open the Conference on Thursday, April 22.

If you are an agricultural professional, scientist, rural community activist, farmer, consultant, student or are simply interested in agricultural or rural life, plan to attend the Atlantic Agricultural Forum hosted by Nova Scotia Agricultural College April 22, 23 in Truro.

NSAC is a specialized university that cultivates learning and research, focusing on improving and sustaining our environment for the health and well-being of society.

For more information please contact Sara Murphy at (902) 893-6028 or by e-mail at scmurphy@nsac.ca The complete program and registration details can be viewed at http://nsac.ca/aaf