CANZA brings together Canada’s agri-food sector to advance a more resilient food system.

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Canadian farmers are leading the way in
climate-smart agriculture by:

Improving soil health

Reducing emissions

Caring for the land

Making these changes adds risk, responsibility, and cost, often without clear pathways to recognition or reward.

Our Alliance works across the agri-food value chain to change that.

We partner with farmers, companies, and other industry leaders to coordinate investment and scale climate-smart solutions that reduce risk and reward environmental outcomes. Our goal is to help advance a future-ready food system—one that works for farmers, communities, and the planet.

About

Founded in 2023, the Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) brings together farmers, companies, researchers, and organizations committed to accelerating climate action in Canadian agriculture.

We focus on turning climate ambition into action, advancing on-the-ground solutions that reduce emissions, improve environmental outcomes, and create new and shared value across the sector.

From supporting on-farm practice adoption to building tools that measure and reward environmental performance, we drive collaboration that delivers both economic and ecological returns.

Our Alliance

We are creating solutions that work across the agri-food system.

Because real change means working together to unlock value, reduce risk, and deliver benefits to farmers, agri-food businesses, and the planet.

How CANZA Unites the Agri-Food Sector to Drive Change

Supporting Farmers

We work with farmers and advisors to co-design and deliver projects that support the adoption of practices aligned with climate-smart agriculture. Through on-farm initiatives, technical support, and applied research, we help to share risk and demonstrate measurable environmental outcomes.

Engaging Corporate Partners

Companies invest to scale these efforts, and in the process they benefit from reporting credible, aggregated farm-level outcomes that align with their sustainability goals.

Building Shared Infrastructure

By developing data systems, exploring financial models, and aligning incentives, we create the foundation for long-term, system-wide advancements across the agri-food sector.

We drive climate-smart agriculture and build a stronger future for Canada’s food system.

Join CANZA. Collaborate, invest, and create real impact that benefits farmers, communities, and the planet.

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Ready to take action?

Explore how you can work with CANZA to support farmers and accelerate climate solutions. Visit the Get Involved pages to learn more or contact us at [email protected]

Who we partner with

Advancing a more resilient Canadian agri-food system requires a Team Canada approach—one that brings together diverse leaders to grow investment and drive solutions that work for our farmers, communities, and food system.

Becoming a CANZA partner means joining a dynamic, action-oriented alliance committed to advancing sustainable agriculture across Canada.