The Alliance is connecting Ontario farmers with cybersecurity experts at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show

The Alliance helps food and farming businesses thrive and protects the province’s food supply.

Visitors to the Alliance booth on Tuesday, Sept. 10 will have a chance to connect with a U of G Cyber Security Lab expert and learn steps they can take to keep their farms safe from cyber attack.

It’s not only big organizations that need to worry. As farms increasingly rely on new technology like smart systems, cybercriminals see producers as easy prey. Whether for ransom or activism, cyberattacks can derail businesses and threaten animal health.

Producers are encouraged to bring their questions and learn how we can work together to build a resilient food system in Ontario.

The booth is located in the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) Innovations Pavilion. Canada's Outdoor Farm Show runs in Woodstock from Sept. 10 to 12, 2024.