Minister’s message
As Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, it is my pleasure to invite government representatives and industry leaders from Mexico, the United States and Canada to attend the 35th Tri-National Agricultural Accord in Calgary, Alberta.
The Accord will bring us together for important discussions affecting our farmers, ranchers, agri-food processors and rural and indigenous communities across North America. This is our chance to explore economic opportunities, focus on food security, spark innovation in agriculture and build lasting and productive relationships.
Planning is underway to help you make the most of your visit to Alberta. The agenda is sure to include many opportunities to enjoy Alberta’s warm, western hospitality. I look forward to seeing you in September.
Honourable Tara Sawyer
Minister, Agriculture and Irrigation
About the event
Since 1992, the Tri-National Agricultural Accord has invited senior state and provincial agricultural officials from Canada, the United States and Mexico to come together with industry to work collectively on agricultural trade, market challenges and rural development issues. The Tri-National Agricultural Accord will be hosted at the Hotel Arts in downtown Calgary, Alberta from September 28 to October 1, 2026.
Registration
Registrants may include agricultural industry members, non-governmental organizations, Canadian provincial representatives, Indigenous groups, and members of international partners and state representatives from the USA and Mexico. To register for the event, follow the instructions on the registration page. This accord is not open to the general public.
Agenda
The agenda incorporates bilateral meetings between countries, trilateral sessions, industry meetings, individual country meetings and networking events.
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Alberta's agricultural sector
Alberta’s agricultural sector has been a defining character of the province for over a century. Sunny skies, nutrient-rich soil and over 40,000 farms have all contributed to our reputation as a strong and reliable partner in agriculture.
As producers of primary agricultural products like wheat, canola, barely and cattle, and our more recent development as a strong agri-food processing destination, we have become a hub for agricultural producers around the world. We take pride in our stable regulatory environment and world class food safety and traceability systems.
Agri-food facts
- Alberta’s agri-food industry in Alberta is export-oriented. The province accounted for 18.9% of Canada's total agri-food exports ($92.6 billion) and is the third-largest exporter of agri-food products after Ontario and Saskatchewan.
- In 2024, agri-food industries employed 66,000 Albertans, with 36,200 in primary agriculture and 29,800 in food and beverage manufacturing industries.
- Alberta is the largest cattle-producing province in Canada, leading the nation in cattle and calf inventories, with an estimated 4.85 million head as of January 1, 2026, or 49% of the national total.
More information
Contact
Connect with the Tri-National Agricultural Accord Organizers.
Email: [email protected]