AgCareers’ AgTalent Summit to Tackle Canada’s Workforce Shortfall

• November 10, 2025
• Media Article

AgCareers’ AgTalent Summit on Dec 3, 2025, will address Canada’s agriculture workforce challenges. Learn strategies for recruitment, retention, and rewards while networking with industry leaders.

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AgCareers’ AgTalent Summit to Tackle Canada’s Workforce Shortfall

 

AgCareers, in its mission to strengthen the agriculture and food industry workforce, is proud to present the new AgTalent Summit taking place on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, in Mississauga, Ontario.

 

This one-day summit brings together agricultural managers, HR professionals, business owners, associations, government, and thought-leaders to focus on three critical pillars: Recruitment, Retention, and Rewards.

 

“The Canadian agricultural industry faces unprecedented challenges in workforce acquisition and retention,” said Kathryn Doan, Director, CVO, AgCareers. “We designed this summit to provide actionable, manager-level strategies for attracting, engaging, and recognizing employees,” added Doan.

 

Attendees will gain strategies designed specifically for the agriculture sector to build strong teams, reduce turnover and secure a competitive workforce. Educational sessions include:

• Smart Rewards: Beyond Paychecks and Perks
• Retention by Design: Keeping Talent Beyond the First Season
• Panel Discussion: The Hiring Gap, Industry Update: Where did everyone go?
• Tactical Recruitment: Find the Right Fit Faster
• Compensation in Agriculture and Food Industries: Navigating Market Conditions

 

Attendees will have multiple opportunities to network with peers, industry experts, and speakers from across Canadian agribusiness sectors.

 

Space is limited; more details and tickets are available here: AgCareers AgTalent Summit.