Bridging the Gap seeks to help bridge the gap between generations of farmers to provide Canada’s farming future with the best chance for success.

The Bridging the Gap Workshop welcomes farm families to work with Farm Management Canada and our presenting partners MNP, AFSC, Alberta Canola and Dentons to help make meaningful progress in their farm transition journey.

This workshop is uniquely designed to engage multiple generations working together on the family farm in meaningful discussions to better understand each other’s concerns and considerations for the future of the farm.

“This was the first time that all four of us have been encouraged to attend the same learning event together. Usually only one person is able to attend and attempts to bring home the information and tries to relay what they learned. This was a priceless experience.”

Attendees will work through sessions on planning, communication, navigating resistance, working with your transition team and gain access to valuable resources and tools to help them along the way.

Attendees will be encouraged to ask questions and discuss their farming situations with the group, for an opportunity to share insights, transfer knowledge and network. Farms of all sizes & commodities are welcome.

Workshop Facilitators

Heather Watson
Executive Director
Farm Management Canada

Christa Wright
Project Manager
Farm Management Canada

Nick Oakley
Business Development Lead
Farm Management Canada

Trevor MacLean
National Lead, TransitionSmart
MNP

Bob Tosh
Family Business Advisor
MNP

Christine Dimitrov
Lawyer
Dentons Canada

Raphael Trachie
Partner
Dentons Canada

Annessa Good
Consultant
Peak Heritage Consulting Ltd

Upcoming Workshops

Saturday, October 19, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede
Medicine Hat, Alberta

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Red Deer Resort & Casino
Red Deer, Alberta

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Friday, November 29, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Delta Hotels Beausejour
Moncton, New Brunswick

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Quality Hotel and Suites
Woodstock, Ontario

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Evergreen Park
Grande Prairie, Alberta

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Monday, March 17, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Heritage Inn & Convention Centre
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

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Thanks to our Sponsors for their support.