The Simpson Centre
for Agricultural and Food Innovation and
Public Education
What is The Simpson Centre?
We are a Canadian agricultural policy research centre focused on socioeconomics, sustainability, and outreach. The Simpson Centre is a locus of Canadian research that strengthens and supports the growth and sustainability of agri-food and agri-business – especially in western Canada.
Research Areas
Environment & Climate Change
Resilient and responsible agriculture practices to reduce environmental impacts
Agriculture as a major resource sector
Agriculture is big in Canada, quietly impacting all aspects of our daily lives
Some Canadian agriculture and food stats.
$56 Billion
2017 Canadian agri-food exports
22%
Share of Canada’s agriculture & agri-food GDP made up of crop production
11%
Percent of total ag exports that was canola in 2017, Canada’s biggest agri-food export