In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, Leah Weatherill, Head of National Agriculture with BMO Commercial Bank in Canada, is joined by Kate Congreves, Jarislowsky and BMO Research Chair in Regenerative Agriculture at the University of Saskatchewan.

Their conversation explores regenerative agriculture as both a scientific approach and an ethical framework for farming, touching on soil health as the foundation of agricultural productivity, the critical role nitrogen plays in food systems, and the challenge of balancing yields with long‑term environmental stewardship. Congreves explains how regenerative agriculture extends beyond a checklist of practices, reflecting deeper values around reciprocity between people and the land.

The discussion highlights how the future of food and agriculture is being shaped by on‑farm choices grounded in science, ethics, and long‑term soil health—priorities that BMO has supported through a donation to the University of Saskatchewan and recent Green Bond issuance.

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