Bridging agricultural science and real-world impact.
Since 2020, The Simpson Centre has been Canada's leading bridge between agricultural research and tangible outcomes. We mobilize cutting-edge science to inform smarter policy, strengthen public understanding of our agri-food system, and advance Canada’s sustainable food future for all—from trade policy and supply chains to climate action and public health.
Explore Our Work.
Impact & Outreach.
Event Reports.
Explore key findings from our gatherings on critical issues facing Canadian agriculture. Our reports synthesize expert perspectives from producers, researchers, and policymakers to inform evidence-based solutions for the sector's most pressing challenges.
Publications.
Issue Briefs.
Concise, evidence-based documents to provide a clear overview of pertinent policy issues. Understand why the issue matters, and the key findings and recommendations to make informed policy decisions.
Research.
Controversy Mapping.
Agricultural controversies involve conflicting evidence, competing values, and clashing narratives. Our controversy mapping research tracks these debates, identifying key points of disagreement, and clarifying what is at stake in discussions about food and farming.
Latest Insights.
Our most recent publications, news stories, and events.
Promoting Digitalization in Crop & Beef Production
Explore how digital agriculture technologies (DATs) can drive sustainable growth in Canada’s crop and beef sectors.
Rimrock Biodigester Controversy: Public Perception & Media
Discover Alberta's Rimrock agricultural biodigester controversy including community concerns, media coverage, and public perception.
2025 Alberta Farmer Survey Results & Analysis
Our latest series of Issue Briefs provides a clear analysis of the policy priorities at top of mind among Alberta's producers. The results reveal actionable insights for policymakers.
Webinar: Preliminary Policy Lab Findings
The Simpson Centre’s Policy Lab team presents preliminary findings from our Policy Lab sessions investigating Water Sustainability in Alberta's Agriculture Through Digitalization.
October 29, 2025
John Simpson
Dr. Kee Jim & G.K. Jim Farms
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