In agriculture, water has become a critically limited resource, even as demand for it surges to feed a growing population. Ontario farmers and communities now face a fundamental question: How can we protect our water sources while ensuring they continue to nourish the land that feeds us?
The 2025 Farmland Forum provides a vital platform to address this pressing issue. This year’s forum will explore innovative, cross-disciplinary solutions to water management, with a focus on how protecting our watersheds is key to safeguarding Ontario’s farmland. Bringing together farmers, conservationists, planners, and community leaders, participants will learn how integrated watershed management can help mitigate flooding, drought, and other water-related challenges while sustaining agricultural productivity.
The hybrid 2025 Farmland Forum is taking place on Thursday, March 20th, 2025 in person in Elora, Ontario as well as online. The full day’s agenda will be available soon. Please stay tuned!
Registration opens February 1st! See our Forum website page for more information.
This week, we are excited to announce the topics of the 2025 Farmland Forum’s two panels! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, and X as we release more information about our speakers and keynotes.
Morning Panel:
This panel explores how climate change is reshaping Ontario’s water cycle, affecting watersheds, and altering water availability for agriculture. Experts will discuss the relationship between land-use planning, watershed protection, and agriculture, and how governmental, conservation authorities, and planners can collaborate in securing water for agricultural use and a growing population.
Afternoon Panel:
This panel showcases inspiring stories and challenges from farmers who are leading the way in sustainable water management. From wetland restoration to innovative practices that protect water quality and enhance ecosystem resilience, these firsthand accounts highlight the vital role farmers play in safeguarding Ontario’s water resources while building climate-adaptive landscapes.
We are seeking volunteers for the event, as well as sponsors. Reach out to Teresa at [email protected] if you would like to get involved.