How are sustainability, AI and machine learning impacting the ag retail sector and what can you do to stay ahead of the curve? Innovation, new technologies and evolving requirements and regulations are quickly changing the way we do things in every facet of our lives. What does this mean for the future of agriculture in Canada look like?
Join us at 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at the CAAR Connect Convention to hear insights from Alanna Koch (Chair, Global Institute for Food Security), Catherine King (Vice President of Public Affairs and Membership, Fertilizer Canada), and Leanne Koroscil (Innovation Farms Manager, EMILI), moderated by Jordan Cieciwa.
Alanna Koch, Chair, Global Institute for Food Security
Alanna Koch is a farmer, industry leader, long-time agriculture champion, former senior government executive and experienced corporate director from Edenwold, Saskatchewan. She’s the Board Chair of the Global Institute for Food Security and CN Agricultural Advisory Council, sits on the board of SeedMaster Manufacturing and the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame, chairs the Field of STARS Fundraising Committee and is an active member of the Global Farmer Network. She works with farmers and the agriculture industry through her consulting company, KoHert Agri Inc. Before this, she served as Deputy Minister to Premier Brad Wall and Cabinet Secretary and was the Saskatchewan Deputy Minister of Agriculture for nine years. Prior to joining government, she was President of the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance and was Executive Director of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers. Throughout her career, Alanna’s priority has been to build and maintain public trust in agriculture by focusing on science-based decision making and communicating the benefits of innovation and modern tools and technology. Alanna has been widely recognized for her contributions to the agricultural industry and community. She farms with her husband Gerry Hertz.
Catherine King, Vice President of Public Affairs and Membership, Fertilizer Canada
Catherine King is Vice President of Public Affairs and Membership for Fertilizer Canada where she is responsible for the strategic communications and government relations for the association. Working to ensure the Federal and Provincial governments, stakeholders and media understand the essential role that the fertilizer industry plays in both Canadian and global agriculture. In addition to her public affairs role, Catherine manages the association’s member services department, which is responsible for supporting membership growth, as well as fostering and developing relations with existing Fertilizer Canada members.
Leanne Koroscil, Innovation Farms Manager, EMILI
Leanne Koroscil (MSc, P.Ag.) is the Innovation Farms Manager for EMILI. Her grain farming background, coupled with 10 years of academic and industry experience in sectors across the agriculture value chain, brings a well-rounded perspective to how new and innovative technologies are shaping agriculture. Her interest in agriculture began on the family grain farm in Sandy Lake, Manitoba. Early industry experiences with grain elevator operations and small plot trial management led her to obtain BSc (Agronomy) and MSc (Plant Science) degrees from the University of Manitoba before managing field-scale research programs. In her role at EMILI, Leanne oversees the projects and activities taking place on Innovation Farms, a 5500+ acre commercial seed farm located near Grosse Isle, Manitoba – to test, validate, and demonstrate the vast potential and capabilities of digital agriculture technologies. Leanne is also a provincial councillor for Agrologists Manitoba.
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