At the 2025 Food Leadership Summit, the Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) introduced the Million Acre Challenge, an ambitious initiative aimed at expanding regenerative agriculture practices across Canada.
Supported by a $7 million catalytic investment from the Weston family, the Challenge marks the first step in the family’s $50 million commitment to advancing regenerative agriculture nationwide.
The program seeks to empower farmers to adopt sustainable and economically viable farming practices that strengthen Canada’s agricultural resilience and food systems.
Developed in collaboration with Canadian farmers, the Million Acre Challenge will provide participants with targeted cost-sharing incentives to help reduce the financial risks associated with transitioning to regenerative methods.