Our Founder
Antonious Petro
Antonious Petro brings a rare combination of hands-on farming experience, scientific training, and national leadership to the work of regenerative agriculture in Canada.
He contributed to the foundation of Regeneration Canada and served as a CEO for four years helping build a national movement that advanced producer-led regenerative practices across the country. His work has focused on designing programs and partnerships that meet farmers where they are — practically, economically, and ecologically.
Antonious began farming in Egypt, where he spent over a decade working the land before economic pressures forced him out of agriculture. That experience shaped his lifelong commitment to ensuring farmers are never forced to choose between caring for the land and staying financially viable.
After immigrating to Canada, he completed a Master’s degree in Agriculture (Soil Sciences) at Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, with research focused on soil carbon sequestration and perennial cover systems. He currently serves on the board of Farmers for Climate Solutions, representing over 17,000 farmers and ranchers.
In 2025, Antonious was selected as a Nuffield Canada Scholar, where his global research focuses on financing tools that de-risk regenerative transitions for farmers.
