
NCIAF and NAAAN sign memorandum of understanding to strengthen agricultural collaboration across North America
The National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food (NCIAF) and the North American Agricultural Advisory Network (NAAAN) are proud to announce a new partnership to advance national and tribal collaboration in agriculture throughout Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

FAO and CIMMYT promote nutritious and climate-resilient crops
Through this new initiative, agrifood systems with diverse, nutritious, and climate-adapted crops are being promoted. The knowledge and innovation networks from Mexico and other countries in Asia and Africa are central to this strategy.

GRUMA and CIMMYT promote sustainable agriculture with innovative technological training
GRUMA and CIMMYT conclude the second session of the Certified Technical Course in Sustainable Agriculture, where they trained their technicians in the use of the e-Agrology platform, fertility management, weeds control, and innovative agricultural practices to promote sustainability in the field.

Flowers, learning, and a gender focus
“We learned flower cultivation in the module, and now we make a living from it,” says a producer from Chiapas. Here is her story.

2024 GAP report investigates bridging the ‘Valley of Death’ to achieve agricultural productivity goals by 2050
The annual Global Agricultural Productivity Report™, is the premier source for productivity data, analysis, and policy recommendations that inspire action to address the urgent need for increased TFP growth.

The CONVERSATION on NAAAN CONNECT on the U.S. National Climate Change Roadmap
For the June 2024, CONVERSATION on NAAAN CONNECT on the U.S. National Climate Change Roadmap, Gene Kelly, Ph.D., and Jan Leach, Ph.D. shared about their research and work developing the roadmap, connections with Sustainable Development Goals, and opportunities for global implementation.

Women in Agribusiness: The importance of soil health
According to a study published in Earth’s Future, since farmers began tilling the land in the Midwest 160 years ago, 57.6 billion metric tons of topsoil have eroded, and the erosion rate is expected to be double what the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says is sustainable.

Building Agri-Food Systems with a Gender Perspective
The technical team of this research platform developed a diagnosis to listen to female and male farmers in their community. This was done to ensure that the needs and priorities

NAAAN Steering Committee meets in-person in Denver
Steering Committee, Senior Staff, and Secretariat members of the North American Agricultural Advisory Network (NAAAN) met in-person and virtually for the bi-annual Steering Committee Meeting in Denver, Colorado this May.

The CONVERSATION on NAAAN CONNECT with the Next Generation of Leaders in Agriculture
For the April 2024, CONVERSATION on NAAAN CONNECT with the Next Generation of Leaders in Agriculture, Kalysha Hanrahan and Menilek Beyene from Canada, Bella Wood and Nikita Bhusal from the

The CONVERSATION on NAAAN CONNECT with the Extension Disaster and Education Network
On the first CONVERSATION on NAAAN CONNECT, the Extension Disaster and Education Network (EDEN) shared an overview of their biosecurity activities including recent efforts with COVID-19, Highly Pathogenic Acian Flue

Introducing NAAAN CONNECT
The NAAAN is excited to announce NAAAN CONNECT — a platform that will allow better connection across the continent as we implement new programmatic activities, collaborations, research, and initiatives.

2023: Reflecting on a year of growth and looking ahead to the future
As we look back on 2023, the North American Agricultural Advisory Network (NAAAN) has achieved significant milestones in fostering collaboration within agricultural advisory services across North America. The dedication and

Innovating in the Latin American agricultural field through crop diversification
In the Eastern region of Honduras, crop diversification is being promoted as a means to improve soils, as well as the nutrition and economy of producer families. Guest Contribution By

Understanding soil properties is the beginning of sustainable agriculture
Through the AgriLAC Resiliente initiative, plot diagnostics are being conducted in Honduras as part of a process to define the best practices and technologies to be implemented with local producers.

Launch of agronomic research platforms in Guatemala
To provide solutions to Guatemalan farmers facing climate variability, strategic research processes have been initiated in the Eastern and Western regions through collaboration with international research centers, as well as

Colorado hosts global meeting on building the next generation of leaders in agriculture
Close to 200 agricultural leaders and global experts in extension and rural advisory services gathered in Denver in October for the 14th Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services (GFRAS) Annual Meeting, sharing ideas and exploring strategies for producing the next generation of agricultural leaders.

Building the next generation at the GFRAS Annual Meeting
Dr. Manjit Misra, Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, opened his keynote address at the 14th Annual Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services (GFRAS) Annual Meeting in

How to Make the Next Generation of Leaders for Sustainable Agriculture Future
From October 17-19, 2023, I attended the 14th Annual Meeting of Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services at Hilton Garden Inn, Denver Union Station, Denver, Colorado, United States. This well-attended event with 188 registered delegates from nearly 41 countries was organized by the North American Agricultural Advisory Network and hosted at Colorado State University.

Join our growing Community of Practice for Extension and Advisory Services
GFRAS is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with the “Enabling Farmers for Agricultural Transformation” Project. The EFAT project is a five year activity (2022-20227) implemented by Winrock International and funded globally by the United States Agency for International Development.

Resources from the 2023 Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services (GFRAS) Annual Meeting
Access resources from the 2023 Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services (GFRAS) Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, USA, Oct. 17-19, 2023. Meeting Presentations and Recordings: Day 1 Opening ceremony and

NAAAN newsletter: updates, events, and opportunities (Sept. 2023)
Check out the latest news from the NAAAN with an opening letter from Steering Committee Member Brodie Berrigan.

CIMMYT director general and cropping system scientist to receive the 2023 Glenn Anderson Lectureship Award
The Canadian Phytopathological Society (CPS) will bestow on Bram Govaerts, director general of CIMMYT, the 2023 Glenn Anderson Lectureship Award, during the upcoming International Congress of Plant Pathology (ICPP2023) in

Alliances with universities and research centers open the possibility of having better professionals in the field
Academic authorities from Universidad Mexiquense del Bicentenario and representatives of the network of Community Colleges of Fresno visited CIMMYT to outline future collaborations to strengthen university education in sustainable agriculture.

Revolutionizing Good Agricultural Practice Training with Virtual Reality
Written by Emily Rego, University of Pennsylvania graduate student, on behalf of CropLife International Once primarily associated with gaming and entertainment, Virtual Reality (VR) is now proving its value in

Reserve your spot today! Register for the GFRAS Annual Meeting
Register today for the Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services (GFRAS) Annual Meeting hosted by the North American Agricultural Advisory Network (NAAAN) October 17-19 to explore the theme “Building the Next Generation of Leaders in Agriculture.”

Preparing to launch a new regional GFRAS network – the Arab Forum for Rural Advisory Services (AFRAS)
The agricultural extension community of practice in the Arab-speaking parts of the world is proposing to establish a new regional advisory services network under the Global Forum for Rural Advisory

The Next Three Years: NAAAN’s Work 2023-2025 (July 2023)
With the establishment of the North American Agricultural Advisory Network (NAAAN), a partnership platform has been created between Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The NAAAN aims to foster collaboration

CSU Leadership Fosters Agricultural Partnerships in Mexico
With a growing global population, climate change concerns, and limited resources, the need for collaborative agriculture is paramount. Dr. Tony Frank, Chancellor of the Colorado State University System and Chair

NAAAN newsletter: updates, events, and opportunities (June 2023)
Check out the latest news from the NAAAN with an opening letter from Steering Committee Member Dr. Cathie Woteki.

Practices to Optimize Water Use in Barley Production
Authors: Fernando Morales and Francisco Alarcon, CIMMYT It is estimated that less than 1% of the total water on the planet is freshwater accessible to humans. Under the current scenario

Science, Technology and Innovation to Transform Agriculture in the Americas
Authors: Fernando Morales and Francisco Alarcon, CIMMYT On May 4 and 5, the Regional Dialogue on Science, Technology, and Innovation in the Agri-food Systems of Latin America and the Caribbean was

The NAAAN Report: A first-time look at Extension across Canada, Mexico and the United States
Agriculture is a knowledge and information-intensive industry. Nowhere is this more evident than in North America. Science-based expertise and innovation have driven agricultural progress across the continent—from the wheat breakthroughs

Dr. Gene Kelly shares Agroecology expertise with the Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services (GFRAS)
Agriculture is humanity’s single biggest industry and utilization of soils, beginning a few thousand years ago along with technological advances, allowed agriculture to become an enormous success. Along with these
The North American Agricultural Advisory Network (NAAAN) Joint Convening Summary December 2022
Background A series of three country convenings were held between September to November 2022 as part of the next steps in understanding the issues and hearing from stakeholders within the
NAAAN newsletter: December 2022
The December newsletter from the North American Agricultural Advisory Network, promoting engagement among North American agricultural advisory services.

NAAAN at the 2022 Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services (GFRAS) Annual Meeting
The NAAAN Secretariat attended and participated in the 2022 Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services (GFRAS) Annual Meeting in Santiago, Chile in October. As the newest network member, this was

2022 Fall Country Convenings
Over the course of the Fall, the North American Agricultural Advisory Network (NAAAN) conducted three virtual Country Convenings in each of the three-member countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Norteamérica, importante fuente de proveeduría de alimentos sanos, inocuos y accesibles para todo el mundo: Agricultura
El secretario de Agricultura y Desarrollo Rural, Víctor Villalobos Arámbula, convocó a las autoridades de las provincias de Canadá y secretarios de Agricultura estatales de Estados Unidos y de México a trabajar de forma conjunta como bloque, en aras de aumentar la productividad y competitividad de la región, con un enfoque en la sostenibilidad.

International partnership focuses on global food security
Leaders from Mexico, Canada, and the United States gathered at the new CSU Spur campus in Denver on Sept. 26 for a ceremony formalizing an arrangement for the Colorado State University System to serve as host of the North American Agricultural Advisory Network (NAAAN).

Top North American agriculture leaders will help guide new international advisory network on extension
The highest-ranking agricultural officials for Mexico, Canada, and the United States have joined the steering committee for a new North American network focused on the needs of agriculture and rural communities.

Feeding People Matters
Chancellor Tony Frank’s keynote address to the North American Agricultural Advisory Network in conjunction with the World Food Prize.