Agriculture in Transition: January 21-22, 2025 Fredericton, NB
Agriculture in Transition is a collaborative summit designed to tackle New Brunswick’s most pressing agricultural challenges.
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Location
St. Thomas University - Kinsella Auditorium - Margaret Norrie McCain Hall
9 Duffie Drive Fredericton, NB E3B 5G3 CanadaRefund Policy
Agenda
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Introduction / Indigenous Welcome
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Keynote - Dr. Peter Phillips
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Nutrition Break
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Panel 1 - Food Security & Food Systems Resilience
Facilitator: Dr. Monika Korzun (STU)
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Panel 2 - Precision Agriculture & Technology
Facilitator: Cedric MacLeod (Living Lab NB)
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Nutrition Break
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Panel 3 - Socioeconomic Transformation in Agriculture
Facilitator: David Campbell (Jupia Consultants Inc.)
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Recap Discussion / Closing of Day 1
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Reception
About this event
Please note: Ticket includes access to both days
Agriculture in Transition is a collaborative summit designed to tackle New Brunswick’s most pressing agricultural challenges while supporting interdisciplinary connections.
This foundational event aims to bring together farmers, producers, Indigenous leaders , industry, community partners, policymakers, and researchers to build partnerships and identify actionable solutions to advance the province’s agri-food sector.
Through facilitated discussions, engaging presentations, and panels, participants will explore the interconnected dimensions of agriculture, including:
- Food Security & Food Systems Resilience
- Precision Agriculture & Technology
- Socioeconomic Transformation in Agriculture
Why now?
New Brunswick faces critical agricultural challenges, including:
- A food insecurity rate of 22.7%—the second highest in Canada.
- A lag in academic research and innovation compared to neighbouring provinces.
Keynote speakers:
Dr. Peter Phillips – Distinguished Professor Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, Centre for the Study of Science and Innovation Policy, University of Saskatchewan
Dr. Brooke McWherter – Research Assistant Professor Agronomy & Horticulture, University of Nebraska- Lincoln
Who should attend:
- Farmers and producers
- Industry associations
- Indigenous communities and representatives
- Underrepresented groups in agriculture
- Researchers and academics in agriculture
- Policy experts
- Community organizations & non-profits
- Anyone with an interest in agriculture and its future
Our goals:
To facilitate meaningful dialogue, highlight opportunities for collaboration across academic, industry, and community sectors, and lay the groundwork for targeted initiatives and future events to strengthen New Brunswick’s agriculture sector. By addressing challenges through a rounded, interdisciplinary approach, we aim to break down silos and foster collaboration that drives meaningful progress.
Sponsors and Collaborators:
Springboard 360 Series – Agrifood
This summit is organized by:
New Brunswick Community College
Contact Information:
If you have any questions or require any assistance with registration please email us
Email the event organizers: agriculture.in.transition@gmail.com
Campus map: https://www.unb.ca/scm/_assets/documents/frederictonmap.pdf (building 61 on the map)
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible. If you require any additional accommodations or have specific accessibility needs, please let us know in advance by contacting agriculture.in.transition@gmail.com
Yes. Parking information will be provided to attendees prior to the event.
No. This is an in-person event only.
Yes, lunch will be provided both days along with refreshments for breaks.
Yes, you can find a campus map here:https://www.unb.ca/scm/_assets/documents/frederictonmap.pdf Kinsella Auditorium is in building 61 on the map.