Greetings & Opening Session Highlights | CAREE 2025
We were honoured to open the 1st International Conference on Canadian Agri-food & Rural Advisory, Extension, and Education (CAREE) — Shaping the Future of Agri-food and Rural Development — hosted at the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, from October 29–31, 2025.
Our opening session featured inspiring remarks and warm greetings from:
Dr. Shayan Sharif, Interim Vice-President (Research & Innovation), University of Guelph
Dr. Ben Bradshaw, AVP Graduate Studies and International, University of Guelph
Dr. Christine Baes, Acting Associate Dean, External Relations, OAC, University of Guelph
We were also privileged to hear keynote addresses from:
The Honourable Robert Black, P.Ag. (Hon), Senator for Ontario
Professor Cees Leeuwis, Wageningen University
Their insights set an inspiring tone for the days ahead, sparking meaningful conversations about innovation, collaboration, and the future of agri-food and rural development.
