Global Leadership
2026 World Economic Forum
Chris Perry was invited by PepsiCo to represent Farmers from around the world. Chris participated in two panels: ‘Partners of Possibility’ and ‘Farmers First Breakfast’ Panels at the World Economic Forum 2026.
Mccains Global Advisory for Regenerative Agriculture
Harold Perry represents us and Canadian farmers on the Mccain Global Advisory for Regenerative Agriculture!
Canadian Biogas Association
Chris Perry is the Chairman on the Board of directors for the Canadian BioGas Association
Nuffield Canada
Harold Perry is a Nuffield Scholar contributing to international agriculture education and spreading soil health and love all over the world.
“Nuffield Canada is a registered charity that awards life-changing scholarships to people in agricultural production, food and business. Our scholarships enable recipients to expand their horizons through international connections, travel and study.”
COP 21 2015
Chris was invited by PepsiCo to represent sustainable farming practice at the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21) in Paris.
AWARDS
PepsiCo Global Farmer Award 2025
"Finalists were selected across six award categories: Sustainability, Next-Gen Farming, Leadership & Advisory, Heritage & Growth, Quality, and Farmer of the Year – with a balanced representation of small and large-scale farmers, multigenerational families, and advisors across key global regions including North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa and Asia-Pacific.
The 2025 Farmer of the Year was awarded to Chris and Harold Perry of The Perry Family Farm in Alberta, Canada, a fourth-generation farm and regional leader in regenerative agriculture, renewable energy and productivity that has been growing potatoes for Lay's for over 45 years."
North American Grower of the Year 2023 & 2024
Awarded yearly for Potato Quality, digital compliance, and pep+ score (regen ag, and GHG).
Pep+ Inaugural Grower Recognition 2022
Pep+ is Pepsico's ethics and sustainability initiatiative. It has 3 core pillars: Positive Agriculture (sustainable sourcing), Positive Value Chain (net-zero emissions, net water positive), and Positive Choices (healthier products).
IN 2022 we won Pep+ grower of the year among potato suppliers for lays in recognition of our work towards sustainability, regenerative agriculture and and net zero energy practices.
Digital Supplier of the Year 2024
This award shows how important data reporting has become in the industry. We won this award as a leader in the industry on digital compliance.
King Charles III Coronation Medal
King Charles III Coronation Medal
Chris Perry was presented with the King Charles III Coronation Medal by MP Martin Shield. The award recognizes his work in environmental stewardship, innovative technology in agriculture, and involvement in the Canadian biogas industry. Congratulations Chris!
2026 World Economic Forum
Themes Chris brought to the Froum were:
- Soil health as the foundation of everything
- Aligning risk, reward, and responsibility across the food system
- Building a trusted, ethical data ecosystem
- Circular biogas and RNG pathways
- Tokenized verification of regenerative outcomes
The Whole Story
Chris has written an incredible recap of his experience and ideas inspired by the WEF.