Advancing the Science of KTT in Agri-Food A UofG – OMAFRA Knowledge Exchange Event

Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance Presents:

Profiling Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance-funded KTT-Research projects and building capacity around advancing the science of KTT.  Learn from keynote speaker Dr. Laurens Klerkx, of Wageningen University as he discusses the contribution of agricultural innovation systems in advancing the science of KTT and hear from Drs. Erin Nelson, Ataharul Chowdhury, and David Kelton of University of Guelph as they share insights from their Alliance-funded KTT research projects.

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This online presentation is a great opportunity to hear about the Dutch school of agricultural innovation studies that has influenced capacity development and extension study and practice - the panel includes our own Dr. Ataharul Chowdhury and a graduate of our PhD in Rural Studies program (Dr. Erin Nelson). Students will be able to hear Dr. Klerkx explain the concepts of AIS and how they evolved and apply in today's agricultural and agri-food systems. As well these concepts are of interest to anyone involved in stakeholder analysis, organizational learning and change and collaborative leadership.