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SUMMARY:Free Webinar to Explore Drought\, Rising Costs\, and Farm Resilience
DESCRIPTION:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE \nFree Webinar to Explore Drought\, Rising Costs\, and Farm Resilience\nFree July 16 webinar will bring together growers\, researchers\, and industry experts to discuss the challenges facing agriculture today \nBURNABY\, BC – Agrotek Industries\, a BC-based Indigenous-led agritech company focused on soil health and sustainable agriculture solutions\, is launching a new educational webinar series designed to foster dialogue and knowledge sharing across the agricultural sector. \nThe first webinar\, “Global Conflicts and Drought Season: Farming Smarter Under Pressure\,” will take place online on July 16\, 2026\, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. (PT) and will explore how growers and industry experts are responding to rising input costs\, drought conditions\, and increasing uncertainty across the sector. \nConfirmed speakers include: \n\nJuan Paez\, Wild Flight Farm\nRobby Gass\, Alba Organics\n\nAdditional speakers from academia and industry organizations are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. \n“Our goal is to create a space where growers\, researchers\, and industry organizations can come together to exchange ideas and practical lessons from the field\,” said Jonathan Mathias\, CEO of Agrotek Industries. “Agriculture faces complex challenges\, and collaboration will be key to building more resilient food systems.” \nThe webinar is the first in a broader series of conversations that Agrotek plans to host throughout 2026 and 2027\, covering topics such as post-harvest planning\, farm finance\, and the future of food security and food sovereignty. \nThe event is free and open to growers\, agricultural professionals\, researchers\, students\, and anyone interested in the future of agriculture. \nEvent Details\nWhat: Global Conflicts and Drought Season: Farming Smarter Under Pressure\nWhen: July 16\, 2026\, 10:00–11:00 a.m. PT\nWhere: Online\nCost: Free \nRegister here  \nAbout Agrotek Industries\nAgrotek Industries is a BC-based agritech company focused on supporting healthier soils\, stronger crops\, and more resilient farms through soil health and plant nutrition solutions. Supported by the BC Centre for Agritech Innovation (BCCAI)\, led by Simon Fraser University\, Agrotek works alongside researchers\, growers\, and industry partners to advance practical solutions for sustainable agriculture. Proudly supporting growers across Canada and beyond\, the company is committed to helping agriculture thrive from the ground up. \nMedia Contact \nKaroline Ravanelli\nTreeHouse Communications\ninfo@treehousecomms.ca
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