The Prairie Farmer & Rancher Forum, a groundbreaking initiative fostering collaboration among producers with diverse perspectives has concluded. Organized by Farmers for Climate Solutions, the Forum convened 36 randomly selected farmers and ranchers from across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta to deliberate and develop recommendations aimed at ensuring the long-term sustainability and profitability of Prairie agriculture. Their work and recommendations have now been published in the Final Report of the Prairie Farmer & Rancher Forum.

The FaRM program is in its third year and has already reached 7,000+ producers representing over 5.5 million acres, and we want to grow this momentum. This Request for Proposals (RFP) is to explore how we can continue to build on this success and support even more farmers and ranchers in adopting Beneficial Management Practices.

With FCS Executive Director Karen Ross expecting her second child, we are pleased to announce that Andrew Rushmere has been appointed Interim Executive Director during Karen’s leave.

Canadian farmers are set to significantly reduce agricultural emissions.

New federal funding for climate research in agriculture is commendable but not sufficient to drive emissions reductions in our sector.

POLICY SOLUTIONS | Farmers for Climate Solutions recruited a farmer-led task force of experts to propose short-term actions that will deliver long-term lasting benefits in emissions reduction, economic well-being, and equity.

VIDEO | Darrin Qualman is the National Farmers Union Director of Climate Crisis Policy & Action.

VIDEO | Robin Tunnicliffe is a farmer at Sea Bluff Farm in British Columbia. She breeds her own climate resilient crops.

VIDEO | Did you know agriculture contributes to climate change? Learn about the environmental impact of agriculture.