Agricultural Adaptation Council

Agricultural Adaptation Council AAC is a not-for-profit organization serving Ontario’s full agri-food sector.

The AAC membership includes over 60 leading agri-food organizations - including producer and food processor associations, agri-business, and rural organizations.

“School” is now in session! This new episode of The Future Herd dives into Aquaculture—an oft-overlooked part of our Ont...
06/11/2026

“School” is now in session! This new episode of The Future Herd dives into Aquaculture—an oft-overlooked part of our Ontario food system. RJ Taylor, co-owner of Spring Hill Fish Farms and Managing Director of the Ontario Aquaculture Association joins co-hosts Jesse and Jenn and shares his enthusiasm and incredible passion for the business of fish farming. The conversation covers his return to the family business, lessons in entrepreneurship, unique economic partnerships developed with local First Nations, and his plans to grow this dynamic industry. Listen to episode 29 here: www.thefutureherd.ca Aquaculture Association of Ontario Ontario Federation of Agriculture First Nations Agriculture & Finance Ontario Springhills Fish Aquaculture North America

Ontario’s livestock sector depends on strong veterinary support, and the Veterinary Incentive Program (VIP) is helping b...
06/09/2026

Ontario’s livestock sector depends on strong veterinary support, and the Veterinary Incentive Program (VIP) is helping build that capacity. VIP provides financial incentives to encourage newly licenced veterinarians advance their careers in food animal practice, while helping address the growing need for veterinary services in rural and underserved areas. By supporting the next generation of veterinarians, the program is strengthening animal health, on-farm biosecurity, and the long-term resilience of Ontario’s livestock industry.
Learn more about how VIP is supporting the sector: https://www.adaptcouncil.org/programs/vip
Ontario Sheep Farmers Beef Farmers of Ontario Dairy Farmers of Ontario Ontario Pork Northern Ontario Farm Innovation Alliance Ontario Federation of Agriculture Chicken Farmers of Ontario Ontario Veterinary College Ontario Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness

Are you a new grad looking for a large animal veterinary career where you can make a real difference from day one? The V...
06/04/2026

Are you a new grad looking for a large animal veterinary career where you can make a real difference from day one? The Veterinary Incentive Program supports newly licensed veterinarians who choose to practice in northern and underserved Ontario communities by providing up to $50,000, distributed over five years, while helping improve access to livestock veterinary services across the province.
For recent grads and practicing vets interested in large animal, mixed animal, or rural practice, the program offers an opportunity to build experience, support producers, and establish a meaningful career in communities that need access to veterinary care.
Check out this success story featuring Riley Bauman from OVC Class of 2025:
https://www.adaptcouncil.org/article/veterinary-incentive-program-helps-new-veterinarian-build-a-career-in-northern-ontario
Program information and to apply:
https://www.adaptcouncil.org/programs/vip
Ontario Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness Ontario Veterinary College Northern Ontario Farm Innovation Alliance

Fresh. Local. Ontario.Local Food Week is a great reminder to celebrate the people and businesses behind Ontario’s food s...
06/03/2026

Fresh. Local. Ontario.

Local Food Week is a great reminder to celebrate the people and businesses behind Ontario’s food system.

AAC Member Spotlight! Asparagus Farmers of Ontario is one of AAC's founding members (1995). It's also Ontario’s oldest ...
06/02/2026

AAC Member Spotlight! Asparagus Farmers of Ontario is one of AAC's founding members (1995). It's also Ontario’s oldest non-profit marketing board, representing more than 70 growers in Ontario who grow local asparagus on over 3,400 acres in Ontario. Celebrate Local Food Week and learn more about Ontario Asparagus here: https://ontarioasparagus.ca/ For more information on AAC membership visit: https://adaptcouncil.org/becoming-a-member

John Barlow, MP for Foothills, Alberta and the Conservative shadow minister for agriculture, joins Jesse Hirsh for a fra...
06/01/2026

John Barlow, MP for Foothills, Alberta and the Conservative shadow minister for agriculture, joins Jesse Hirsh for a frank and wide-ranging conversation about why Canadian agriculture keeps falling short of its potential — not for lack of talent or land or ambition, but because the political and regulatory systems that govern the sector too often operate removed from the people most directly affected by their decisions. The central question this episode wrestles with is not whether governments say they support farmers, but whether they actually listen to them before acting. Listen to the episode here: www.thefutureherd.ca

Ontario produces more than 200 different food and agricultural products – and Local Food Week is the perfect time to rec...
06/01/2026

Ontario produces more than 200 different food and agricultural products – and Local Food Week is the perfect time to recognize the people and businesses behind them.
Supporting local food means supporting Ontario farmers, rural communities, jobs, innovation, and a strong agri-food economy.
At AAC, we’re proud to help deliver initiatives that strengthen Ontario’s agri-food sector and support long-term growth across the industry.
This week and every week, look for Ontario-grown and Ontario-made products and celebrate the strength of local food.

Lobster, ice cream, potatoes (of course) and now AI driven Ag intelligence…It’s all on the menu in PEI! Donald Killorn,...
05/29/2026

Lobster, ice cream, potatoes (of course) and now AI driven Ag intelligence…It’s all on the menu in PEI! Donald Killorn, Executive Director of PEI Federation of Agriculture joins episode 27 to discuss how the Federation is positioning agriculture as a strategic sector driven by innovation and a mastery of emerging intelligence tools. The leadership skills most urgently needed in agriculture right now are not primarily agronomic, but ecological — the capacity to read complex systems, anticipate where pressure is building, and position an organization ahead of where government funding and policy will eventually land. Don’t miss out! Listen to the episode here: www.thefutureherd.ca
PEI Federation of Agriculture Canadian Federation of Agriculture

05/26/2026

The Ontario Agri-Food Discovery Centre is pleased to share its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting an exciting and impactful year. The momentum continues to grow, and we are eager to embrace the opportunities that 2026 will bring ✨🌱

We extend our sincere thanks to all our followers and supporters. It truly takes a community to move a project like this forward, and your voices play a vital role in sharing our message 📣

You can access the full Annual Report here:
https://34568bc5-5cb4-47ef-9bdc-d306736e732f.filesusr.com/ugd/47cc30_960a9b288fae4f2092a4bf421af390f0.pdf

To stay informed, please visit https://www.oafdc.ca/about and subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates directly in your inbox ✉️

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