A Cross-Sectoral Approach to Extension and Advisory Services in Canada
Canadian Agri-food & Rural Advisory, Extension and Education
14 October 2026
Bringing together leaders, practitioners, educators, policymakers, researchers, and industry stakeholders to strengthen Canada’s extension and advisory ecosystem.
Event Overview
Extension and advisory services play a critical role in supporting innovation, knowledge exchange, sustainable development, and resilience across agriculture, rural communities, natural resources, environmental management, food systems, and community development sectors.
This national event explores how a cross-sectoral approach can strengthen extension and advisory services throughout Canada by fostering collaboration, sharing best practices, and identifying innovative models for the future.
Date
14 October 2026
Format
Conference / Symposium
Audience
Researchers, Advisors, Educators, Policymakers
Theme
Cross-Sectoral Collaboration & Innovation
Key Objectives
Knowledge Exchange
Share successful extension and advisory models from across Canada and internationally.
Cross-Sector Collaboration
Encourage partnerships among government, academia, industry, Indigenous organizations, NGOs, and rural communities.
Innovation & Technology
Explore digital tools, data-driven advisory systems, and emerging technologies supporting knowledge transfer.
Future Capacity Building
Identify skills, competencies, and training approaches needed for next-generation extension professionals.
Conference Themes
Sustainable Agriculture
Rural Development
Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Climate Adaptation & Resilience
Digital Extension Services
Education & Capacity Building
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Join extension professionals, educators, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders from across Canada.