Building on the success of the first three cohorts of the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council, the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, has launched the application period for the fourth cohort.
Today's announcement officially begins a five-week intake period, during which young people across the country involved in agriculture or agri-food are encouraged to apply to become a member of the Council.
Young Canadians are dynamic, engaged and passionate about the future of the agriculture and agri-food sector. The Canadian Agricultural Youth Council provides a forum for the next generation to bring forward innovative and fresh ideas, and to play an active role in the decisions that will shape the future of the sector.
The Canadian Agricultural Youth Council has a proven track record of providing valuable insights and advice on important issues, including how to: attract and retain young people to the sector, leverage technology for more efficient and innovative agriculture, and make sense of ruptures to global food trade and an uncertain world.
Young people aged 18 to 30 who work, study, or contribute to Canada's agriculture and agri-food value chain and broader food systems are encouraged to apply. This includes youth involved in farming, food production, innovation, sustainability, food security initiatives, and community-based food projects. The application deadline is July 1, 2026, at 11:59pm (PT).
