Our Pillars.
Our Areas of Impact. Evidence-Based Solutions for Canada's Sustainable Food Future.
Ag & Economics.
Why It Matters: Canada's ag industry is projected to contribute over $50B to our GDP by 2030. As the 5th largest exporter of agri-food and seafood globally, Canada is well positioned to help meet growing demand while strengthening farms and communities.
Our Focus: We examine trade policy, supply chains, digital transformation, and the economic foundations that support agricultural innovation and competitiveness. Our research addresses critical questions: How can we strengthen farmers' livelihoods? What role will digital technologies play in productivity? How do we balance consolidation with mid-sized farm viability?
Ag & Society.
Why It Matters: Agriculture impacts and is impacted by land use, transportation, health, and waste management. All Canadians deserve access to nourishing, affordable food, and our food system's resilience depends on sustainable management of our resources.
Our Focus: We investigate agriculture's environmental footprint, animal health and welfare, antimicrobial resistance, and the connections between farming practices and public health. Our research seeks common frameworks for evaluating farm management practices that benefit soils, plants, animals, humans, and ecosystems alike.
Ag Literacy
Why It Matters: Most Canadians experience food as a product on the shelf, disconnected from its origins. This gap leads to misconceptions about the sector, preventing real understanding of complex challenges like food security and environmental impact.
Our Focus: We work to reconnect people with how their food is made. By improving agricultural literacy, we enable citizens and policymakers to make informed decisions, recognize diverse farming practices, understand agriculture's economic and environmental impacts, and advocate for evidence-based policy. Through consumer choices, we collectively influence how food is cultivated, processed, and distributed.