The Sustainable Agriculture Strategy (SAS) will help set long-term direction for collective action to improve environmental performance in the sector, support farmers livelihoods and strengthen the business vitality of the Canadian agricultural industry.
What is the Sustainable Agriculture Strategy?
- A long-term plan that will help bring together action on priority environment and climate issues in the agriculture sector
- Direction and vision for collective action to improve environmental performance and enhanced resilience to climate change in the agriculture sector
- A key resource for the Canadian agriculture sector to take action on environmental and climate issues while providing the vital role of responding to growing demands for healthy and affordable food and supporting economic growth
Benefits of a Sustainable Agriculture Strategy
- Strengthen collaboration on environment and climate action in the sector
- Help identify research priorities and innovations to support agri-environmental outcomes
- Proactively manage climate change impacts
- Support the long-term business vitality of the sector
- Leverage economic opportunities
- Support Canada's position as a trusted and sustainable global food provider
- Contribute to Canada's 2030 and 2050 climate targets and international commitments
With a Sustainable Agriculture Strategy, Canada will be well positioned to be a world leader in sustainable agriculture while maintaining its role as a trusted global food provider.
Focus areas of the SAS
- Adaptation and resilience
- Biodiversity
- Climate change mitigation
- Soil health
- Water
Sustainable Agriculture Strategy Advisory Committee
The official mandate of the Sustainable Agriculture Strategy Advisory Committee (SAS-AC) concluded in June 2024. Members of the SAS-AC provided diverse perspectives throughout the engagement process and have contributed to the important collaboration, transparency, and information sharing that has been integral to the ongoing development of the SAS.
Additional resources
If you have additional comments or questions please contact us at: aafc.sas-sad.aac@agr.gc.ca.