(Rural Roots Canada) – As the ag sector sprints toward the end of 2025, there’s no shortage of energy, innovation, and conversation shaping the year ahead. In this episode of the Rural Roots Canada podcast – powered by Alberta Canola – host Tim Parent and RRC’s Craig Lester recap some of the highlights from GrowCanada in Calgary, where industry leaders gathered to discuss Canada’s role in global agriculture and how to unlock the sector’s full potential. Plus, hear insights from MP John Barlow at the Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference, and find out how you can have your say at Alberta Canola’s upcoming grower engagement meetings.

Listen to our previous podcast – RRC Podcast Ep. 17 – From Scotland to Zimbabwe to Alberta: Nuffield Scholar Shares Her Agricultural Journey