Alanna Hansford

2025 | Agriculture

In Honour of Lord Forres

“There is no future in agriculture without adopting sustainable practices. Focusing on sustainability, we ensure that our operations can continue to thrive while minimizing our environmental impact.”

Implementing sustainable agriculture practices is incredibly fulfilling for me. It aligns with my personal values and my belief in the importance of preserving our natural resources for future generations.

Seeing the positive impact of these initiatives on both the environment and our operations has motivated me to continue advocating for sustainable practices in our industry.

Through my scholarship I hope to gain a global perspective of sustainable agriculture practices and innovative approaches to environmental conservation. Countries like Germany and the Netherlands are renowned for their efficient and eco-friendly agricultural systems, and Canada offers a unique perspective on farming in diverse climates with sustainability and resilience.

“This applicant has demonstrated a clear understanding of the need to integrate sustainability into their industry, given their industry focus is agriculture I would want to see them clearly articulate an understanding of, or desire to learn more about, regenerative agriculture.”

– Assessment Panel