FCC Young Farmer Summit - Calgary
About this Event
Fresh energy, stronger farms, and one amazing day. Join us for this exciting, free, full-day event aimed at farmers under 40 to enhance your farm management skills. Hosted by Olympian and rancher Sage Walker, this event will provide insights and information you can take home and use in your own operation.
Full agenda below!
Topics include:
- How to better manage your business tasks with AI
- How to start a farm from scratch
- Exploring Family Business for Women in Ag
- Learn about Manage Your Farm Finances, a free online course to help you make financial decisions with confidence
- Discover how to navigate change when it comes to farm transition
Have fun and explore the business side of farming. Don’t miss your chance to learn from industry experts, connect with peers and gain insights to take your operation to the next level.
on November 18 & 19!
Join Farm Management Canada and FCC on Monday, Nov 16 for a reception from 6:00-8:00 pm at Tool Shed Beer & BBQ. More details will be provided by email to all Young Farmer Summit registrants!
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Profitez d’un événement gratuit d’une journée destiné à la relève agricole de moins de 40 ans pour recharger vos batteries et enrichir vos compétences en gestion agricole. Animé par Sage Walker, athlète olympique et éleveur de bétail, chaque sommet propose de nouvelles perspectives et des outils concrets à mettre en pratique dans votre exploitation.
Sujets abordés :
- Comment mieux gérer vos tâches grâce à l’IA
- Comment démarrer une exploitation à partir de zéro
- Explorez les entreprises familiales pour les femmes en agriculture
- Découvrez Cap sur la gestion financière agricole; un cours en ligne gratuit qui vous aidera à prendre des décisions financières en toute confiance
- Apprenez à gérer le changement lors d’un transfert agricole
Venez vous divertir et explorer l’aspect commercial de l’agriculture. Apprenez de spécialistes de l’industrie, réseautez avec vos pairs et propulsez votre exploitation grâce à de nouvelles perspectives.
Agenda
🕑: 09:30 AM
Opening remarks
Host: Sage Walker
🕑: 09:55 AM - 10:15 AM
Enabling the Future of Canadian Ag & Food
Host: Colin Brisebois, FCC
Info: Explore how AI is transforming Canadian farms—and who stays in control. Through real-world examples, this session examines costs, benefits, risks and farm data ownership. Leave with practical strategies to evaluate AI tools, protect your agency and make technology work for your operation.
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
AI and the Future of your Farm: tool, Tenant, or Landlord?
Host: Jesse Hirsh
Info: Explore how AI is transforming Canadian farms—and who stays in control. Through real-world examples, this session examines costs, benefits, risks and farm data ownership. Leave with practical strategies to evaluate AI tools, protect your agency and make technology work for your operation.
🕑: 11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
Breakout Sessions - Choose one of the sessions below
Info: How to Start a Farm from Scratch – Roger Lobb & Tyler Wiens;
The Dollars, Decisions & Dynamics Behind Your Family Business – Annessa Good-Hassard;
More Options Thank You Think: Financing Farm Transition Panel Discussion
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Breakout Sessions - Choose one of the sessions below
Info: How to Introduce AI to Business Management on the Farm - Jason Fiske; Navigating Financial Uncertainty with Confidence and Control - Kayla Reykdal; Invest with Purpose: Turning Farm Innovation into Productivity - Craig Klemmer
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
From the Field to the Farmhouse
Host: Brett Gardiner
Info: In From the Field to the Farmhouse, Brett explains how mental health, performance, and personal well-being directly affect both the farming business and the families behind it.
Attendees will explore practical strategies to bridge the gap between hard work in the field and meaningful connection at home, learn to manage stress, strengthen critical relationships, and maintain peak mental performance in every area of life.
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:30 PM
The Farm Transition Wheel of Fortune
Host: Joel Bokenfohr
Info: Learn how to actually navigate the "Fair vs Equal" conversation without leaving your family bankrupt or spelling four letter words.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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