Corporate Partner
Farm Credit Canada
FCC is Canada’s leading agriculture lender, with a healthy portfolio of more than $26 billion and 21 consecutive years of portfolio growth. FCC is strong and stable – committed to serving the industry through all cycles, and to being socially and environmentally responsible. FCC provides financing, insurance, software, learning programs and other business services to producers, agribusinesses and agri-food operations. Employees understand agriculture and are committed to the success of customers and the industry. With FCC in the market, producers benefit, agriculture benefits, rural Canada benefits and so do all Canadians.
For more information, visit www.fcc.ca. Follow Farm Credit Canada on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter @FCCagriculture.
Corporate Leaders 2024
BASF
As an industry leader with a broad portfolio seed and crop protection products, BASF helps farmers to sustainably increase the yields and the quality of their crops. By nurturing a culture of innovation in alignment with customers’ needs, their technologies aim to ensure that crops grow healthier, stronger and more resistant to stress factors, such as heat or drought.
BASF also offers a range of smart solutions for pest problems in urban and rural areas. From products to protect buildings from termites to mosquito nets which effectively combat the spread of vector-borne diseases, we help our customers to keep their homes, food establishments, and businesses clean and pest-free.
If you would like to learn more about BASF and the products they can offer you, please click here.
Canadian Water Savings Inc.
Smart Valve™ Water Cost Solution provides a Guaranteed Savings of 15 to 35 Per Cent to Canadian Farmers!
An innovative application of state-of-the-art technology, Smart Valve™ is distributed by Canadian Water Savings Inc. More than 20,000 businesses across North America have discovered a simple, cost-effective answer: Smart Valve™, the brilliantly engineered device that adds efficiency to water systems while cutting costs by 15 to 35 per cent. Smart Valve™ conserves water at the source, in real-time. It achieves this without the need for expensive installation, re-piping or renovation. Smart Valve™ is easy to install and can be put in place quickly. The company has compiled an impressive list of case studies. Remarkably, these show efficiency actually increased during the first few months, building momentum for even more impressive savings.
The Smart Valve™ removes air from the water system. It does this by creating back pressure that reduces turbulence, maintaining an even flow through the pipes. Without the air bubbles in the water, there’s less total volume for a water meter to measure. Smart Valve™ is the key to success for any serious cost-management plan, an essential resource for any property manager seeking to meet the challenge of rising water prices. Smart Valve™ stops leaks and reclaims revenue. Every day it proves itself in real-world situations. The device is also backed by an airtight guarantee: If you don’t save at least 15 percent on water costs in the first six months, Canadian Water Savings will remove the valve free of charge.
In addition, our brands Ontario Wholesale Energy and Western Wholesale Energy provides Energy Protection Programs to over 32,000 Ontario and Manitoba businesses including many Canadian Farmers. With energy at a volatility level unseen in the past decade, and uncertainty around cost of natural gas and electricity, protecting your long-term energy price could never be more important.
For more information on the Smart Valve™ Guaranteed Water Savings and/ or Energy Programs visit https://canadianwatersavings.com/portal_canadian_farmers/ or call: 1.855.237.2669
CN Rail
CN is a true backbone of the economy whose team of approximately 24,000 railroaders transports more than C$250 billion worth of goods annually for a wide range of business sectors, ranging from resource products to manufactured products to consumer goods, across a rail network of approximately 20,000 route-miles spanning Canada and mid-America.
For more information, visit the CN website: www.cn.ca
Co-operators
As a leading Canadian financial services co-operative, Co-operators is guided by co-op principles and has deep roots in agriculture. The organization was founded in 1945 by a group of farmers, credit union leaders and social pioneers wanting to care for themselves and their communities, at a time when traditional insurers couldn’t meet their needs.
Co-operators offers multi-line insurance and investment products, services, and personalized advice to help Canadians build their financial strength and security. The organization has more than $58.2 billion in assets under administration and its members include co-operatives and credit union centrals. From communities across the country, they represent a variety of sectors such as agriculture, finance, service, retail/consumer, health, and labour. Co-operators insures 950,174 households and provides advice and solutions for 42,000 farms.
Corteva
Corteva Agriscience™ is the only major agriscience company completely dedicated to agriculture. By combining the strengths of DuPont Pioneer, DuPont Crop Protection and Dow AgroSciences, we’ve harnessed agriculture’s brightest minds and expertise gained over two centuries of scientific achievement.
Fertilizer Canada
Fertilizer Canada is an industry association that represents manufacturers, wholesale and retail distributors of nitrogen, phosphate and potash fertilizers. Canada’s fertilizer industry plays an essential role in ensuring world food needs can be met economically and sustainably. Canada supplies approximately 12% of the world’s fertilizer materials, and is the world’s largest exporters of potash and elemental sulphur. As well, the fertilizer industry contributes over $12 billion annually to the Canadian economy.
Additional information is available at fertilizercanada.ca.
Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada
Les fabricants canadiens de produits alimentaires, de santé et de consommation jouent un rôle essentiel dans les collectivités, favorisant la stabilité partout au pays en créant des emplois, en améliorant la santé et le bien-être des Canadiens et en contribuant à la durabilité de notre environnement.
FHCP est la voix des principaux fabricants canadiens de produits alimentaires, de santé et de consommation. Notre industrie emploie plus de personnes que tout autre secteur manufacturier au Canada, dans des entreprises de toutes tailles qui fabriquent et distribuent des produits sûrs et de haute qualité au cœur de maisons saines, de collectivités saines et d’un Canada sain.
John Deere
Deere & Company is a world leader in providing advanced products and services and is committed to the success of customers whose work is linked to the land – those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land to meet the world’s dramatically increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure. Since 1837, John Deere has delivered innovative products of superior quality built on a tradition of integrity.
For more information, visit John Deere at its worldwide website at www.JohnDeere.com.
KPMG
You started a farming business to make it big and our Farm Enterprise Services can help you get there. As a trusted, competitive, and reliable supplier, Canada is poised to become one of the world’s top competitors in the agri-food sector. From Farm Accounting Tax and Advisory Services, to Data & Analytics solutions such as KPMG’s benchmarking services for farmers and KPMG Origins – we can help you re-imagine supply chains, identify potential disruptions using predictive analytics and artificial intelligence, and bring the producer closer to the consumer and the customer. A fourth revolution in agriculture technology is underway, with data as the driving force.
Ready to start planting the seeds for the future? Contact us and let’s start growing together.
MNP
Since 1945, MNP’s agriculture team has proudly worked alongside farmers and processors to keep their agricultural businesses current, competitive and profitable. Our business advisors, financial experts and professional agrologists are intimately familiar with all aspects of the agriculture industry, with many still involved in their family’s farm operations to this day. Whether you are a primary producer , livestock producer or active in the food and ag manufacturing industry, MNP’s team understands the challenges you face. Working with you one-on-one, we will prepare a strategic plan that is right for you and your business.
To learn more, visit mnp.ca.
Nutrien
As the world’s largest provider of crop inputs and services, Nutrien plays a critical role in Feeding the Future by helping growers to increase food production in a sustainable manner. We’ll keep innovating, because it’s essential for achieving shared success with our customers, investors and other stakeholders that rely on the long-term success of our business.
For more information, please visit www.nutrien.com.
Princess Auto
Princess Auto is a private, Canadian-owned company employing over 3,400 Team Members, with their Home Office in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They provide hard-working Canadians with a unique assortment of tools and equipment through 51 stores coast-to-coast, a National Call Centre, and their online store.
Princess Auto serves the tradespeople, farmers, inventors and industrial workers that keep our country going. They aim to provide the tools and equipment you need at an exceptional value, and offer an unrivalled experience backed by their Royal Service Promise: “No sale is final until you’re satisfied”.
Royal Bank of Canada
RBC is a longstanding supporter of producers in the Canadian agriculture community. As Canada’s largest bank, we offer a range of tailored financial and business solutions that go beyond banking, and our dedicated industry specialists are committed to helping producers successfully start, manage and grow their business.
For more information, visit rbc.com/agriculture or visit your local RBC branch to speak with an Agriculture Account Manager.
Scotiabank
A Canadian-headquartered bank with focus on high-quality growth markets in the Americas. Scotiabank is a top-five universal bank in each of their core markets, and a top-15 wholesale bank in the U.S., delivering superior advice and services to help their customers get ahead.
Sollio Agriculture
Sollio Agriculture, the Agri-business Division of Sollio Cooperative Group, is a Canadian leader in the agriculture industry. It specializes in the merchandising of farm inputs and value-added agronomic services and benefits from a synergy between three sectors: Livestock Production, Crop Production and Grain. Present in almost every part of Canada, it has more than 1,200 employees and made $2.772 billion in sales in 2021, in Canada and abroad. For more information about Sollio Agriculture, visit sollio.ag.
Syngenta
Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness, providing growers with an extensive portfolio of seeds and product solutions over a wide range of crops. The company is committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. Syngenta is singularly focused on delivering better food for a better world through outstanding crop solutions. Syngenta employs 21,000 people in over 90 countries. The Canadian head office is located in Guelph, Ontario.
Further information on Syngenta is available at www.syngenta.ca and www.syngentafoundation.com.
Event Sponsors 2023
Canadian Canola Growers Association
CFA would like to thank the Canadian Canola Growers Association for being a gold sponsor for the CFA Annual General Meeting!
At Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA), their vision is “helping farmers succeed” and their mission is “to influence national and international issues, programs, and policies to enhance the success of Canadian canola farmers”.
Canadian Produce Marketing Association
CFA would like to thank CPMA for being a Silver Sponsor for the CFA Annual General Meeting!
CPMA is a not-for-profit organization that represents companies that are active in the marketing of fresh fruits and fresh vegetables in Canada from the farm gate to the dinner plate.
CPMA’s vision is to drive industry prosperity and increase consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables.
CN Rail
CFA would like to thank CN Rail for being a Gold Sponsor for the CFA AGM!
CN is a true backbone of the economy whose team of approximately 24,000 railroaders transports more than C$250 billion worth of goods annually for a wide range of business sectors, ranging from resource products to manufactured products to consumer goods, across a rail network of approximately 20,000 route-miles spanning Canada and mid-America.
For more information, visit the CN website: www.cn.ca
Corteva
CFA would like to thank Corteva Agriscience for being a Gold Sponsor for the CFA Annual General Meeting!
Corteva Agriscience is the only major agriscience company completely dedicated to agriculture. By combining the strengths of DuPont Pioneer, DuPont Crop Protection and Dow AgroSciences, they’ve harnessed agriculture’s brightest minds and expertise gained over two centuries of scientific achievement.
Crop Life Canada
CFA would like to thank Crop Life Canada for being a Gold Sponsor for the CFA Annual General Meeting!
Although many aspects of the plant science industry have evolved since their organization was first established in 1952, Crop Life Canada’s main purpose remains the same — to advance the collective interests of the agricultural industry in Canada.
With pesticides and modern plant breeding, the plant science industry makes significant social, economic and environmental contributions. Their organization’s primary focus is on providing tools to help farmers be more productive and more sustainable, but they also develop products for use in a wide range of non-agricultural settings, including urban green spaces, public health settings and transportation corridors.
F.A.R.M.S
CFA would like to thank F.A.R.M.S for being a Gold Sponsor for the CFA Annual General Meeting!
Ferrero Rocher
CFA would like to thank Ferrero Rocher for being a Bronze Sponsor for the CFA Annual General Meeting!
Ferrero Rocher was born in 1982 after a very long process of research and development for excellence. Thanks to its unique and exquisite recipe, the refined golden wrapper and a distinctive transparent box, Ferrero Rocher was recognized since its launch as a true symbol of Ferrero quality and excellence.
Fertilizer Canada
CFA would like to thank Fertilizer Canada for being a Gold Sponsor for the CFA Annual General Meeting!
Fertilizer Canada represents producers, manufacturers, wholesale and retail distributors of nitrogen, phosphate, potash and sulphur fertilizers. The fertilizer industry plays an essential role in Canada’s economy, contributing over $23 billion annually and employs 76,000 workers throughout the supply chain. In order to remain globally competitive, they are committed to supporting our industry with innovative research and programming. They take pride in advocating for sustainability, stewardship, safety and security through our industry-leading standards and Codes of Practice. As the foundation of Canada’s agri-food sector, they apply innovative solutions that positively impact the environment, the economy, and the social fabrics of Canadian life.
Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada
CFA would like to thank FHCP for being a Gold Sponsor for the CFA Annual General Meeting!
FHCP is the leading Canadian voice uniting companies, large and small, that provide access to the food, health, and consumer products Canadians rely on every day.
MNP
CFA would like to thank MNP for being a Gold Sponsor for the CFA Annual General Meeting!
Working with governments, as well as numerous industry and specialty groups, MNP’s Agriculture specialists have deep roots in the industry. Some come from family farm backgrounds, while others continue to operate a farm of their own; all are extremely passionate about agriculture.
Their team brings a range of specialized expertise regarding all aspects of agricultural business – from primary producers through to food & beverage processors. Learn more about our tailored service offerings here.
Nutrien
CFA would like to thank Nutrien for being a Gold Sponsor for the CFA Annual General Meeting!
Nutrien’s network of over 2,000 retail locations in seven countries provide a wide range of products and services to help growers around the world feed the future. We provide our customers with complete agriculture solutions including nutrients, crop protection products, seed, service and digital tools.
Railway Association of Canada
CFA would like to thank the Railways Association of Canada for being a Gold Sponsor for the CFA Annual General Meeting!
The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) represents close to 60 freight and passenger railway companies—railways that transport millions of passengers and approximately $350 billion worth of goods across our country each year. RAC also counts a growing number of industrial railways and railway supply companies in its associate membership. As part of the fifth largest rail network in the world, RAC members are the backbone of Canada’s transportation system.
Scotiabank
CFA would like to thank Scotiabank for being a Gold Sponsor for the CFA Annual General Meeting!
A Canadian-headquartered bank with focus on high-quality growth markets in the Americas. Scotiabank is a top-five universal bank in each of their core markets, and a top-15 wholesale bank in the U.S., delivering superior advice and services to help their customers get ahead.
Spirits Canada
CFA would like to thank Spirits Canada for being a Silver Sponsor for the CFA Annual General Meeting, and sponsoring the Spirits Canada Reception during the event.
Spirits Canada was founded in 1947 to support Canada’s distilled spirits industry both nationally and globally. They partner with producers, liquor boards and government agencies to promote the economic growth of the industry while encouraging the responsible consumption of our products.
They promote relationships that strengthen Canada’s unparalleled “grain to glass” process of premium distilled products. Canada’s spirits industry is committed to sustainability, generating positive economic impact, forging strong relationships with Canadian communities, and increasing the diversity of their workforce.