AgriConnect 2025 Conference Program

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AgriConnect 2025 Conference Program

Theme: Agri Skills Learning and Connection - Canada

Dates: Monday, December 1 st– Friday, December 5th, 2025

Locations: Toronto, Guelph, Oxford County

Saturday, November 29th— Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

Guest Arrival in Toronto

All Day: Guest Arrivals

Shuttles every 2 hours

Welcome desk with signage

3:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Hotel Check-In

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Welcome Mixer with light refreshments and cultural introductions

 

Sunday, November 30— University of Guelph

Guelph Campus Visit

7:30 AM: Breakfast at hotel

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Travel to University of Guelph

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Guided Campus Tour (Ontario Agricultural College, innovation labs, student farms)

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch on campus

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Faculty Q&A: Learning Agri-Skills in Canada

3:45 PM - 5:00 PM: Arboretum walk or local agri-startup visit

Return to Toronto by 7:30 PM

 

Monday, December 1st— Toronto

Training Day 1: Foundations of Agri-Skills

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Breakfast

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Workshop 1 - Launching an Agri-Business

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM: Workshop 2 - Digital Tools for Farm Marketing

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch & Peer Networking

1:15 PM - 2:45 PM: Workshop 3 - Climate-Smart Practices & Sustainability

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Youth Roundtable - Future of Agri-Leadership

 

Tuesday, December 2nd  — Toronto

Training Day 2: Applied Skills & Policy

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Breakfast

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Workshop 4 - Urban Farming and Hydroponics

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM: Workshop 5 - Funding and Grant Navigation for Agri-Projects

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch

1:45 PM - 3:15 PM: Panel - Government, Community, and Agricultural Collaboration

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Open Forum & Discussion - Next Steps for Participants

 

Wednesday, December 3rd— Oxford County

Travel to Oxford County & Working Lunch

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM: Breakfast & Check-Out

8:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Travel to Oxford County (Woodstock/Ingersoll)

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Working Lunch with Local Agri-Leaders

- Hosted by Oxford Federation of Agriculture (OFA)

- Remarks from Councillor Khadijah Haliru and invited leaders

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Community Site Visits: Youth programs, cooperatives, and agri-projects

Evening: Hotel Check-In and optional group dinner

 

Thursday, December 4th— Oxford County

Oxford Agricultural Tour & Community Dinner

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Full-Day Agri Tour

- Dairy, poultry, and grain farms

- Innovation sites, processing facilities, regenerative farming

- Lunch on a working farm with producer Q&A

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Community Dinner

- Co-hosted by Oxford Federation of Agriculture (OFA) & Oxford Community Foundation (OCF)

- Showcase of local food, speakers, and cultural sharing

 

Friday, December 5th— Toronto

Return to Toronto & Wrap-Up

7:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Travel to Toronto

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Visit Queen’s Park (Ontario Legislature)

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Toronto City Hall visit & group photo

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Shopping Stop in Milton – Toronto Premium Outlets

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Closing Reflections & Certificate Ceremony

Evening Free: Departure preparation

 

Implemented advanced crop management solutions that integrate innovative technologies to boost yields and enhance soil health. This project involved establishing a data-driven approach to monitor crop conditions in real-time, enabling the proactive adjustment of practices to improve efficiency and productivity.

Developed and promoted initiatives designed to make farming practices more sustainable. This included the introduction of conservation techniques and precision agriculture technologies to minimize environmental impact while maintaining high productivity levels, fostering long-term economic viability for local farmers.

Facilitated the expansion of agricultural products into new global markets through strategic partnerships and targeted marketing campaigns. This initiative was crucial in increasing the international presence of local agricultural produce, aligning with trade regulations and utilizing market insights to optimize entry strategies.