Ontario Agriculture

The network for agriculture in Ontario, Canada

Public Trust Summit

Event Details

Public Trust Summit

Time: May 31, 2016 to June 1, 2016
Location: Delta Ottawa City Centre
City/Town: Ottawa
Website or Map: http://www.farmfoodcare.org/c…
Event Type: summit
Organized By: Farm & Food Care
Latest Activity: May 11, 2016

Export to Outlook or iCal (.ics)

Event Description

Join Farm & Food Care Canada, farmers, commodity staff and senior leaders from Maple Leaf, McCain Foods, Elanco, CropLife Canada and more May 31 to June 1 for the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity Public Trust Summit in Ottawa. 

The summit will offer a unique opportunity for food system leaders to gather and delve into current issues related to public trust in food and farming  - both globally and here at home in Canada. Hear lessons learned from experts around the globe, join industry leaders from coast to coast, and be a part of this exciting launch as we continue to build public trust in Canadian food.

The Summit will include:

  • What do millennials, moms, and foodies think about food and farming?  NEW extensive Canadian research on public trust in food and farming;
  • Featured speakers from the United Kingdom, the European Union and the United States highlighting lessons learned from their parts of the world related to public trust, social license and sustainability;
  • How to more effectively reach consumers with the right messages and messengers, with practical insights from various leading experts, companies and organizations;
  • Share your thoughts and ideas. Help direct the work that's needed in this important arena.  

See the full agenda

(  498.7 KB )

Our speakers:

  • Dr. David Hughes,  "Dr. Food", United Kingdom
  • Charlie Arnot, CEO Center for Food Integrity (US)
  • Jose Villalon, Global Corporate Sustainability Director, Nutreco, The Netherlands
  • Feature keynote: Marketing, Messages & Storytelling with Terry O'Reilly, CBC "Under the Influence"

Registration ~ $285 

Comment Wall

Comment

RSVP for Public Trust Summit to add comments!

Join Ontario Agriculture

Attending (1)

Agriculture Headlines from Farms.com Canada East News - click on title for full story

Great Ontario Yield Tour Seeks Volunteer Farm Fields as Final Crop Tour Events Approach

The Farms.com Great Ontario Yield Tour is looking for Ontario farmers willing to include their corn and soybean fields in this year's crop scouting effort.

Attracting agricultural workers

In 2022, the Government of Alberta invested $2.5 million in Ag for Life’s Agriculture Labour Task Force Grant Program to help producers and processors attract, hire and retain employees. Ag for Life, a charitable organization, will distribute grants to address labour shortages caused by job vacancies that cannot be filled and an aging workforce. “Alberta’s government is committed to strengthening and growing a resilient and competitive agriculture sector that supports jobs and long-term food security. Ag producers and processors need a stable, skilled workforce and Ag for Life’s Agriculture Labour Task Force Grant Program helps them meet those labour challenges so they can continue producing the food we rely on,” said Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Tara Sawyer. The program funds projects not only to attract, hire and retain workers but also helps employers build human-resources capacity, like recruiting and onboarding. "I really appreciate the opportunity created through th

10,000 Chickens Die After Break-In at Nova Scotia Poultry Barn

a suspected break-in resulted in the deaths of approximately 10,000 chickens.

Manitoba Produces Most of the Nation's Sunflower Crop

Canada's sunflower industry is concentrated in Manitoba, which produces the vast majority of the country's crop. Learn where sunflowers are grown, how they are used, and why interest in this iconic crop continues to endure.

Canada Rural Action Plan Reflects Rural Realities

Canada is using public feedback to create a new Rural Development Action Plan focused on local needs, stronger communities, economic growth, and improved access to federal programs.

© 2026   Created by Darren Marsland.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service