Agricultural Genomics Action Centre (AG-ACt)

AG-ACt is an innovative knowledge mobilization and implementation hub supporting the Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems (CSAFS) Initiative funded by Genome Canada.

AG-ACt facilitates collaboration, drives innovation, and shares knowledge across the agri-food sectors and beyond to help mitigate the impact of agricultural practices on climate change. This initiative aims to promote a more sustainable and resilient food system that reduces greenhouse gas emissions, sequesters carbon, enhances biodiversity, and promotes equity in food access, aligning with Canada’s net-zero goals.

What We Do

Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing

AG-ACt’s success hinges on cross-sector collaboration, bringing together a diverse group of interest-holders, including academic researchers, industry professionals, government policymakers, and Indigenous communities.

Training & Capacity Building

AG-ACt offers training and resources to help researchers, students, and industry professionals apply genomics research in real-world agriculture and food systems solutions in the following areas:

Foundations of Knowledge Mobilization
Community Engagement & Experiential Learning
Commercialization Support
Policy & Industry
Communications

Project Phased Approach

PHASE I (2024-2025)

Interest-Holder Engagement & Needs Assessment

PHASE II (2025-2027)

IMPLEMENTATION

PHASE III (2027-2028)

SUSTAINABILITY PLANNING

Synthesize knowledge on key research themes, enhance collaborations, and identify gaps and opportunities to inform the value-added knowledge mobilization plan.

Lead ecosystem engagement activities, synthesizing knowledge and promoting uptake among policymakers, industry leaders, and underrepresented groups.

Build future collaborations and establish a legacy plan to extend the initiative’s impact beyond its official term to continue to drive Canada toward a leadership position in sustainable agriculture.

Knowledge Mobilization Hub