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About CALM

Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month (CALM) takes place each March and is a celebration of agriculture in classrooms across the country. Each provincial AITC organization offers uniquely different activities, all aimed at helping students learn about, connect to and celebrate agriculture. 

March 2026 is the 15th year celebrating CALM across Canada. Over the last 14 years, CALM has been able to deliver over 1,000,000 student experiences, in 18,500+ classrooms thanks to the work of over 6,000 volunteers.

To follow along with CALM 2026 check out #CALM2026

Lighting Canada Green for the 15th Anniversary of CALM

To mark the 15th anniversary of Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month, communities across the country are celebrating the people and stories that make agricultural education possible. Throughout March, landmarks from coast to coast to coast will glow green in recognition of A Brighter Future, Rooted in Agriculture—a theme that reflects the curiosity, growth, and shared commitment that have shaped CALM over the past fifteen years. This national illumination highlights how agriculture connects every community and every classroom. Each green light honours the educators, volunteers, and partners who help students discover where their food comes from and the essential role agriculture plays in daily life. Everyone is invited to join the celebration by visiting a participating landmark, sharing photos of the green lights, and helping raise awareness of agricultural literacy in Canada. Landmarks are lit from dusk until dawn. A full list of participating sites is included below.

Alberta
Airdrie – City Hall (March 2, 2026)
Calgary – Calgary Tower (March 3, 2026)
Calgary – TELUS Spark (March 3, 2026)
High River – City Hall (March 3, 2026)
Lethbridge – City Hall (March 2, 2026)
St. Albert – City Hall (March 2, 2026)

British Columbia
Burnaby – City Hall & the Guideway (March 2, 2026)
Maple Ridge – City Hall (March 2–6, 2026)
Nanaimo – Bastion (March 2–5, 2026)
Port Coquitlam – City Hall & Leigh Square (March 2, 2026)
Vancouver – Science World (March 2, 2026)
Vancouver – City Hall & Burrard Street Bridge (March 23, 2026)

Northwest Territories
Yellowknife – Legislative Assembly (March 2, 2026)

Ontario
Aurora – Town Hall (March 2, 2026)
Burlington – Pier Lighting (March 2, 2026)
Cobourg – Northumberland County Headquarters (March 2–9, 2026)
Fort Erie – Peace Bridge (March 3, 2026)
Hamilton – Hamilton Sign (March 2, 2026)
Mississauga – City Hall (March 2, 2026)
Peterborough – City Hall (March 2, 2026)
Toronto – CN Tower (March 2, 2026) Virtual: Live Views | CN Tower
Toronto – Exhibition Place / Princess Gate (March 2, 2026)
Waterloo – Uptown Waterloo (March 2, 2026)
Niagara Falls – The Falls (March 2, 2026)

Manitoba
Winnipeg – Esplanade Riel & WINNIPEG Sign (March 5, 2026)

New Brunswick
Moncton – City Hall, Downing Street & Downtown Place (March 5, 2026)

Newfoundland & Labrador
St. John’s – Confederation Building (March 6, 2026)

Saskatchewan
Saskatoon – City Hall & Prairie Winds Monument (March 9–12, 2026)

Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown – Shaw Building (March 2, 2026)

CALM 2026 Registration Now Open Regionally – See If Your Area Is Live!

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Alberta Alberta
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Ontario - Open for Registration! Ontario - Open for Registration!
Quebec Quebec
New Brunswick New Brunswick
Nova Scotia - Open for Registration! Nova Scotia - Open for Registration!
Prince Edward Island Prince Edward Island
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Northwest Territories Northwest Territories

Quotes from Previous CALM Participants

I found the information very interesting and there were several things that I learned as the teacher. Our presenter clearly knew her stuff and was able to also show and tell the students about local agriculture businesses. It's a very good program and will definitely be doing it again next year. 

Teacher Alberta

The students will remember these visits for the whole year. It will be the highlight of their school year.

Teacher Newfoundland

We absolutely loved providing you with hours of assistance in this extraordinary project!

Volunteer École-O-Champ

It was a wonderful time. The kids touched the samples, answered questions and were greatly involved. We spoke about agriculture and logistics, geography and climate. I shared my story about living in Ukraine, our flag and the grain symbol on it. Thank you again for the great opportunity to be a part of such a helpful and important project.

Tetiana Dosuzha Cargill Volunteer, Manitoba

It was really encouraging to see that this young generation appreciates the importance of local farming. All the kids quickly agreed that it is important for communities to have access to local food.

Jaeson Volunteer Waygood Farms

It was truly a wonderful experience. All of the children were so polite, bright and engaging. Their questions were amazing and I think there are some future beekeepers amongst them. It was a privilege to be able to do this and I feel happy and rewarded from this time with them. 

Donna House Beekeeper Volunteer, Newfoundland

The program is wonderful and is needed in our schools. Thank you so much.

Teacher Alberta

CALM Through The Years

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