🌾 The Power of Extension
Driving Impact through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
🔑 Key Reasons Extension Matters
📘 Bridge Research & Practice
Turns science into practical advice for real farms.
💡 Support Innovation
Helps adopt AgriInnovate and AgriScience technologies.
📍 Local Tailoring
Adapts programs like Resilient Ag Landscapes to local needs.
🌱 Grow Knowledge
AgriCompetitiveness builds skills for resilient farming.
🌎 Climate Resilience
Helps adopt eco-friendly, long-term sustainable practices.
🤝 Public Trust & Inclusion
AgriAssurance & AgriDiversity build consumer and producer trust.
📸 Real-World Impact of Extension
🌿 Strengthening Agriculture Through Extension
How Provinces and Partners Bring Research to Farms
🌱 What Are Agricultural Extension Services?
Extension services, services-conseils, and knowledge transfer programs help farmers access research-backed insights, expert guidance, and practical tools to stay competitive, sustainable, and resilient. Across Canada, provinces and partners are innovating how this support is delivered.
🏞️ Extension Across Canada
🌾 Saskatchewan
Celebrating 15 years of regional support, with 45+ specialists handling over 12,000 inquiries annually. Offices focus on agronomy, water infrastructure, and business support.
🏔️ Alberta
Once robust, Alberta’s public system has shifted to fee-for-service. ARECA and local boards now fill gaps. Experts stress the need for renewed public investment in advisory services.
🍁 Quebec
The Agriconseils network offers training, mentorship, and innovative services-conseils. Activities promote soil health and simplify farm operations through admin tools and expert networks.
🔄 From Research to Field
📡 Knowledge Transfer (KTT)
OMAFRA integrates KTT in research funding to ensure practical adoption. Effective KTT blends storytelling, workshops, and digital media to create behavioral change.
🤝 Getting Research Into Practice (GRIP)
GRIP calls for multi-actor collaboration across the innovation cycle. Farmers and researchers align through shared language and participatory design.
🧠 Trusted Advisor Partnership (TAP)
A new upskilling program in the Prairies for crop advisors focused on soil health, water, and sustainable cropping. Supported by leading food companies and researchers.
📸 Real-Life Impact of Advisory Programs
