The First Sixteen Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-first-sixteen Welcome to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s podcast series that explores the freshest ideas in agriculture and food. Each episode explores a single topic in depth—digging deep into new practices, innovative ideas, and their impacts on the industry. Learn about Canada’s agricultural sector from the people making the breakthroughs and knocking down the barriers! Farmers and foodies, scientists and leaders, and anyone with an eye on the future of the sector—this podcast is for you! © Agriculture and Agri-food canada 000e7a7e-f6e4-5205-a1b2-3edc3c8d212c yes en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:25:56 -0400 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:26:19 -0400 https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/agri-info/first-sixteen-podcast https://img.transistorcdn.com/6b7v7l-rPoY2sw-b9utzN0ZXUXcp1CzVau1pPbDiI5c/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80ODY2/ODQ3MzFjNWU5MjBl/MzljYzlmNGMzNDYz/NmEwNS53ZWJw.jpg The First Sixteen https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/agri-info/first-sixteen-podcast episodic Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Welcome to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s podcast series that explores the freshest ideas in agriculture and food. Each episode explores a single topic in depth—digging deep into new practices, innovative ideas, and their impacts on the industry. Learn about Canada’s agricultural sector from the people making the breakthroughs and knocking down the barriers! Farmers and foodies, scientists and leaders, and anyone with an eye on the future of the sector—this podcast is for you! Welcome to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s podcast series that explores the freshest ideas in agriculture and food. Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada joseph.pauls@canada.ca No No From Idea to Adoption: Olds College smart farm 39 39 From Idea to Adoption: Olds College smart farm full 994abf73-23b6-4f0a-9939-941b516f0e3a https://share.transistor.fm/s/e729a954 Turning high-tech concepts into field-ready tools requires more than just a good idea—it requires real-world validation and farmer-to-farmer trust. In this episode, we speak with Herman Simons, who leads Smart Agriculture Applied Research at Olds College in Alberta. He oversees dozens of projects each year that test emerging technologies.. We’re also joined by agronomist, Steve Larocque, an independent crop advisor who works with producers and with Olds College to turn new ideas into practical, field-ready systems.

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office’s new tool, IP Central, brings you all the IP support you need in one place, with clear guidance, how-to resources, and links to funding and events from trusted partners.  

]]> Turning high-tech concepts into field-ready tools requires more than just a good idea—it requires real-world validation and farmer-to-farmer trust. In this episode, we speak with Herman Simons, who leads Smart Agriculture Applied Research at Olds College in Alberta. He oversees dozens of projects each year that test emerging technologies.. We’re also joined by agronomist, Steve Larocque, an independent crop advisor who works with producers and with Olds College to turn new ideas into practical, field-ready systems.

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office’s new tool, IP Central, brings you all the IP support you need in one place, with clear guidance, how-to resources, and links to funding and events from trusted partners.  

]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:25:56 -0400 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 1493 Turning high-tech concepts into field-ready tools requires more than just a good idea—it requires real-world validation and farmer-to-farmer trust. In this episode, we speak with Herman Simons, who leads Smart Agriculture Applied Research at Olds College in Alberta. He oversees dozens of projects each year that test emerging technologies.. We’re also joined by agronomist, Steve Larocque, an independent crop advisor who works with producers and with Olds College to turn new ideas into practical, field-ready systems.

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office’s new tool, IP Central, brings you all the IP support you need in one place, with clear guidance, how-to resources, and links to funding and events from trusted partners.  

]]> Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No Women farmers leading into the future 38 38 Women farmers leading into the future full 5b9c5a8e-2c7b-4e5a-9079-781e3571e6a4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/27b48ed8 2026 is the International Year of the Woman Farmer. Women are changing the face of farming in Canada. They are highly educated. They’re working hard. And, while they are having success, they also encounter unique barriers to entry and advancement in the sector. This episode speaks with two women from the Prairies – Dr. Lauren Younker, Feedlot Production Consultant and member of the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council and farmer and entrepreneur Lesley Kelly – who are at the vanguard of this movement. Learn how they are breaking down barriers. Hear their vision for the future of agriculture in Canada. 

Learn more about the programs and resources discussed in the episode through AGPAL and from Farm Credit Canada.  

]]> 2026 is the International Year of the Woman Farmer. Women are changing the face of farming in Canada. They are highly educated. They’re working hard. And, while they are having success, they also encounter unique barriers to entry and advancement in the sector. This episode speaks with two women from the Prairies – Dr. Lauren Younker, Feedlot Production Consultant and member of the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council and farmer and entrepreneur Lesley Kelly – who are at the vanguard of this movement. Learn how they are breaking down barriers. Hear their vision for the future of agriculture in Canada. 

Learn more about the programs and resources discussed in the episode through AGPAL and from Farm Credit Canada.  

]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:43:18 -0500 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 1520 2026 is the International Year of the Woman Farmer. Women are changing the face of farming in Canada. They are highly educated. They’re working hard. And, while they are having success, they also encounter unique barriers to entry and advancement in the sector. This episode speaks with two women from the Prairies – Dr. Lauren Younker, Feedlot Production Consultant and member of the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council and farmer and entrepreneur Lesley Kelly – who are at the vanguard of this movement. Learn how they are breaking down barriers. Hear their vision for the future of agriculture in Canada. 

Learn more about the programs and resources discussed in the episode through AGPAL and from Farm Credit Canada.  

]]> Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No More Than a Transaction: Reimagining Farm Transitions 37 37 More Than a Transaction: Reimagining Farm Transitions full 65b115ae-bef4-4dca-a1e0-7936eb5bdd00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f54d619d Farm transitions aren’t simply business deals — they’re deeply human and often emotionally complex. In this episode, we speak with two innovators reimagining how farms change hands and how new farmers find their place. Heather Watson, Executive Director of Farm Management Canada, brings a national view on business planning, succession, and the changing realities of farm ownership. Sara Dent, co-founder of Young Agrarians, is creating new pathways into farming — helping aspiring producers find land, mentors, and community.

Learn more about the toolkits from Farm Management Canada, Young Agrarians, and Farm Credit Canada.

]]> Farm transitions aren’t simply business deals — they’re deeply human and often emotionally complex. In this episode, we speak with two innovators reimagining how farms change hands and how new farmers find their place. Heather Watson, Executive Director of Farm Management Canada, brings a national view on business planning, succession, and the changing realities of farm ownership. Sara Dent, co-founder of Young Agrarians, is creating new pathways into farming — helping aspiring producers find land, mentors, and community.

Learn more about the toolkits from Farm Management Canada, Young Agrarians, and Farm Credit Canada.

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:25:10 -0500 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 1817 Farm transitions aren’t simply business deals — they’re deeply human and often emotionally complex. In this episode, we speak with two innovators reimagining how farms change hands and how new farmers find their place. Heather Watson, Executive Director of Farm Management Canada, brings a national view on business planning, succession, and the changing realities of farm ownership. Sara Dent, co-founder of Young Agrarians, is creating new pathways into farming — helping aspiring producers find land, mentors, and community.

Learn more about the toolkits from Farm Management Canada, Young Agrarians, and Farm Credit Canada.

]]> Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No From Fences to Firewalls: Cyber security in agriculture 36 36 From Fences to Firewalls: Cyber security in agriculture full c37c710f-4abd-4b4b-a8e5-88b1e29a0617 https://share.transistor.fm/s/00521957 From phones and computers to automated systems in barns and data collection in harvesters, each piece of technology on a farm is a fantastic tool – and a potential weak point. And hackers look for – weak points. Just as producers protect livestock and crops from predators, they need to do the same to protect their technology. In this episode, Dr. Ali Dehghantanha, Canada Research Chair in cyber security at the University of Guelph, explains how producers can stay a few simple and innovative steps ahead of the criminals.  And Charles-Félix Ross, Director General of Quebec’s UPA, shares what happened when his organization was hit by ransomware and the key lessons learned.  Learn more about the Toolkit.

]]> From phones and computers to automated systems in barns and data collection in harvesters, each piece of technology on a farm is a fantastic tool – and a potential weak point. And hackers look for – weak points. Just as producers protect livestock and crops from predators, they need to do the same to protect their technology. In this episode, Dr. Ali Dehghantanha, Canada Research Chair in cyber security at the University of Guelph, explains how producers can stay a few simple and innovative steps ahead of the criminals.  And Charles-Félix Ross, Director General of Quebec’s UPA, shares what happened when his organization was hit by ransomware and the key lessons learned.  Learn more about the Toolkit.

]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:50:13 -0400 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 1578 From phones and computers to automated systems in barns and data collection in harvesters, each piece of technology on a farm is a fantastic tool – and a potential weak point. And hackers look for – weak points. Just as producers protect livestock and crops from predators, they need to do the same to protect their technology. In this episode, Dr. Ali Dehghantanha, Canada Research Chair in cyber security at the University of Guelph, explains how producers can stay a few simple and innovative steps ahead of the criminals.  And Charles-Félix Ross, Director General of Quebec’s UPA, shares what happened when his organization was hit by ransomware and the key lessons learned.  Learn more about the Toolkit.

]]> Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No Opening new markets in the Indo-Pacific 35 35 Opening new markets in the Indo-Pacific full 56bc96e2-6d5d-42ce-83a0-47f4bd62dcac https://share.transistor.fm/s/a0b844c2 How do we open new markets in diverse and dynamic countries? What challenges do we face, and what solutions are being used? Chris White, President and CEO of the Canadian Meat Council, and Diedrah Kelly, Executive Director of the Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office in Manila, share their insights. From building strong trade relationships to promoting Canada’s trusted brand, this episode explores the work needed to grow Canada’s presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing regions.

]]> How do we open new markets in diverse and dynamic countries? What challenges do we face, and what solutions are being used? Chris White, President and CEO of the Canadian Meat Council, and Diedrah Kelly, Executive Director of the Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office in Manila, share their insights. From building strong trade relationships to promoting Canada’s trusted brand, this episode explores the work needed to grow Canada’s presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing regions.

]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:33:56 -0400 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 1777 How do we open new markets in diverse and dynamic countries? What challenges do we face, and what solutions are being used? Chris White, President and CEO of the Canadian Meat Council, and Diedrah Kelly, Executive Director of the Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office in Manila, share their insights. From building strong trade relationships to promoting Canada’s trusted brand, this episode explores the work needed to grow Canada’s presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing regions.

]]> Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No Innovative investments: Venture capital funding in agriculture and food 34 34 Innovative investments: Venture capital funding in agriculture and food full 41e29034-5f2e-401e-8428-68c66393276f https://share.transistor.fm/s/b853f6d5 Innovators take risks. And they need investors who are willing and informed to help them take the risks.  Alison Sunstrum is a pioneering entrepreneur turned investor, now on a mission to fix the gaps she once faced—mentorship and access to capital—by investing in exceptional talent and bold ideas in agriculture. Graeme is part of the team at FCC Capital, which is a new effort from Farm Credit Canada to provide what he calls 'patient, and reliable capital' to agri-food and ag-tech companies across the country. Hear how these two and their teams are filling an important funding gap in Canada to help innovation in the ag sector.   

]]> Innovators take risks. And they need investors who are willing and informed to help them take the risks.  Alison Sunstrum is a pioneering entrepreneur turned investor, now on a mission to fix the gaps she once faced—mentorship and access to capital—by investing in exceptional talent and bold ideas in agriculture. Graeme is part of the team at FCC Capital, which is a new effort from Farm Credit Canada to provide what he calls 'patient, and reliable capital' to agri-food and ag-tech companies across the country. Hear how these two and their teams are filling an important funding gap in Canada to help innovation in the ag sector.   

]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:19:43 -0400 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 1722 Innovators take risks. And they need investors who are willing and informed to help them take the risks.  Alison Sunstrum is a pioneering entrepreneur turned investor, now on a mission to fix the gaps she once faced—mentorship and access to capital—by investing in exceptional talent and bold ideas in agriculture. Graeme is part of the team at FCC Capital, which is a new effort from Farm Credit Canada to provide what he calls 'patient, and reliable capital' to agri-food and ag-tech companies across the country. Hear how these two and their teams are filling an important funding gap in Canada to help innovation in the ag sector.   

]]> Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No On Farm Climate Action in Action 33 33 On Farm Climate Action in Action full 1b3e9b56-9ee7-48a5-aad4-deea3b35805f https://share.transistor.fm/s/c84383ee Farmers are taking action to protect the environment and strengthen the competitiveness of our agricultural sector. We speak with three producers who are leaders in reducing greenhouse gases, sequestering carbon, and building resilience against climate change. With support from the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF), they’ve adopted beneficial management practices (BMPs) that make good business sense. Tune in to hear their insights and advice for fellow producers.


 

]]> Farmers are taking action to protect the environment and strengthen the competitiveness of our agricultural sector. We speak with three producers who are leaders in reducing greenhouse gases, sequestering carbon, and building resilience against climate change. With support from the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF), they’ve adopted beneficial management practices (BMPs) that make good business sense. Tune in to hear their insights and advice for fellow producers.


 

]]> Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:30:23 -0400 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 1686 Farmers are taking action to protect the environment and strengthen the competitiveness of our agricultural sector. We speak with three producers who are leaders in reducing greenhouse gases, sequestering carbon, and building resilience against climate change. With support from the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF), they’ve adopted beneficial management practices (BMPs) that make good business sense. Tune in to hear their insights and advice for fellow producers.


 

]]> Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No Calculating crop rotation for potatoes 32 32 Calculating crop rotation for potatoes full 14f81efc-ce67-4e79-a1c6-24979d695f02 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f67f1c9 Lori Robinson, a 6th generation farmer in PEI, is a data hound.  As a result of her 50+ years of her and her family taking detailed notes and 20 + years of doing a four-year crop rotation system she laid the groundwork for a user-friendly calculator for crop rotations that has both economic benefits for producers and environmental benefits. Developed at the Living Labs initiative in PEI in conjunction with the PEI Potato Board, the calculator helps producers maximize profits while reducing their use of pesticides and improving soil health. And the story of the calculator has some interesting twists.

]]> Lori Robinson, a 6th generation farmer in PEI, is a data hound.  As a result of her 50+ years of her and her family taking detailed notes and 20 + years of doing a four-year crop rotation system she laid the groundwork for a user-friendly calculator for crop rotations that has both economic benefits for producers and environmental benefits. Developed at the Living Labs initiative in PEI in conjunction with the PEI Potato Board, the calculator helps producers maximize profits while reducing their use of pesticides and improving soil health. And the story of the calculator has some interesting twists.

]]> Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:49:27 -0500 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 1112 Lori Robinson, a 6th generation farmer in PEI, is a data hound.  As a result of her 50+ years of her and her family taking detailed notes and 20 + years of doing a four-year crop rotation system she laid the groundwork for a user-friendly calculator for crop rotations that has both economic benefits for producers and environmental benefits. Developed at the Living Labs initiative in PEI in conjunction with the PEI Potato Board, the calculator helps producers maximize profits while reducing their use of pesticides and improving soil health. And the story of the calculator has some interesting twists.

]]> Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No Plant breeding: Long-game innovation in a fast-changing world 31 31 Plant breeding: Long-game innovation in a fast-changing world full 0da13d28-3f6b-4792-9488-53041f71679b https://share.transistor.fm/s/c0465e78 How has plant breeding evolved over the past 20 years? Who are the players in Canada? What is the plant breeding continuum? And what is the proverbial sandbox in which Canadian plant breeders are working? Learn this and why it takes a special breed of innovator to become a plant-breeder. 

]]> How has plant breeding evolved over the past 20 years? Who are the players in Canada? What is the plant breeding continuum? And what is the proverbial sandbox in which Canadian plant breeders are working? Learn this and why it takes a special breed of innovator to become a plant-breeder. 

]]> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 07:32:57 -0500 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 1569 How has plant breeding evolved over the past 20 years? Who are the players in Canada? What is the plant breeding continuum? And what is the proverbial sandbox in which Canadian plant breeders are working? Learn this and why it takes a special breed of innovator to become a plant-breeder. 

]]> Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No Science vs. food waste 30 30 Science vs. food waste full dd21b812-2416-472a-83b6-9eb7b1b8b68a https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f8e0c6e Can we make biodegradable plastics using food waste? Can we control disease in crops and eliminate food borne pathogens using just hydrogen peroxide, ozone and UV rays? Yes, we can! Meet the two grand prize winners of the Food Waste Reduction Challenge – in the novel technology stream -- who proved we can do this and more. 

Learn how Genecis Bioindustries and Clean Works are fighting food waste and food loss with cutting-edge science. 

]]> Can we make biodegradable plastics using food waste? Can we control disease in crops and eliminate food borne pathogens using just hydrogen peroxide, ozone and UV rays? Yes, we can! Meet the two grand prize winners of the Food Waste Reduction Challenge – in the novel technology stream -- who proved we can do this and more. 

Learn how Genecis Bioindustries and Clean Works are fighting food waste and food loss with cutting-edge science. 

]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 1609 Can we make biodegradable plastics using food waste? Can we control disease in crops and eliminate food borne pathogens using just hydrogen peroxide, ozone and UV rays? Yes, we can! Meet the two grand prize winners of the Food Waste Reduction Challenge – in the novel technology stream -- who proved we can do this and more. 

Learn how Genecis Bioindustries and Clean Works are fighting food waste and food loss with cutting-edge science. 

]]> Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No Challenge accepted! 29 29 Challenge accepted! full de8ab330-1ddf-409d-b855-81eb1f61222b https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a6bab0c Announcing the two winners of the Food Waste Reduction Challenge (Business Models Stream)

Two companies took away $1.5 M! Find out who they are. Learn what it took to become the winners of the challenge, and leaders in this new sub-sector. The funds will help the winning companies further expand their success in fighting food waste and reducing greenhouse gases.  And, we’ll give you a glimpse behind the scenes with Dr Jean-Charles Le Vallée, who will share insights into being a jury member of the challenge. 

]]> Announcing the two winners of the Food Waste Reduction Challenge (Business Models Stream)

Two companies took away $1.5 M! Find out who they are. Learn what it took to become the winners of the challenge, and leaders in this new sub-sector. The funds will help the winning companies further expand their success in fighting food waste and reducing greenhouse gases.  And, we’ll give you a glimpse behind the scenes with Dr Jean-Charles Le Vallée, who will share insights into being a jury member of the challenge. 

]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2024 08:20:54 -0400 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 1972 Announcing the two winners of the Food Waste Reduction Challenge (Business Models Stream)

Two companies took away $1.5 M! Find out who they are. Learn what it took to become the winners of the challenge, and leaders in this new sub-sector. The funds will help the winning companies further expand their success in fighting food waste and reducing greenhouse gases.  And, we’ll give you a glimpse behind the scenes with Dr Jean-Charles Le Vallée, who will share insights into being a jury member of the challenge. 

]]> Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No Is that a robot in your field? 28 28 Is that a robot in your field? full 2296d29d-d08d-4a10-be03-c187a46a8d36 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a5bf9d8e Ag-robotics specialists Chuck Baresich believes you’ll have a robot in your field sooner than you think.  What will they do? How will they add value to your farm? Chuck paints a picture of that future. And what is the government doing to help the agricultural sector be ready for those robots? Marco Valicenti, Director General of Innovation Programs Directorate and Brett Maxwell, Director of Strategic Policy Branch explain how Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s programs are enabling that future.

]]> Ag-robotics specialists Chuck Baresich believes you’ll have a robot in your field sooner than you think.  What will they do? How will they add value to your farm? Chuck paints a picture of that future. And what is the government doing to help the agricultural sector be ready for those robots? Marco Valicenti, Director General of Innovation Programs Directorate and Brett Maxwell, Director of Strategic Policy Branch explain how Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s programs are enabling that future.

]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 1968 Ag-robotics specialists Chuck Baresich believes you’ll have a robot in your field sooner than you think.  What will they do? How will they add value to your farm? Chuck paints a picture of that future. And what is the government doing to help the agricultural sector be ready for those robots? Marco Valicenti, Director General of Innovation Programs Directorate and Brett Maxwell, Director of Strategic Policy Branch explain how Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s programs are enabling that future.

]]> Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No Hiring smart 27 27 Hiring smart full 837ed100-6407-49a9-a2b8-8a6b57de8e79 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3fa7c93f Hear from two innovators who are successfully tackling labor shortages in our sector: one at the national level with an all-encompassing, all-stakeholders-engaged strategy; and the other on a regional level with a smart program for hiring and settling new immigrants into a rural community.

]]> Hear from two innovators who are successfully tackling labor shortages in our sector: one at the national level with an all-encompassing, all-stakeholders-engaged strategy; and the other on a regional level with a smart program for hiring and settling new immigrants into a rural community.

]]> Wed, 14 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 1722 Hear from two innovators who are successfully tackling labor shortages in our sector: one at the national level with an all-encompassing, all-stakeholders-engaged strategy; and the other on a regional level with a smart program for hiring and settling new immigrants into a rural community.

]]> Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No Straight talk about pesticides 26 26 Straight talk about pesticides full 163107ec-f0e8-416e-b701-d7fa9d9e97f6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/18d0d36f How is pesticide use evolving on farms? What are maximum residue limits? How does the government determine what is safe? Brian Rideout, a fruit and vegetable grower from Ontario, explains how pesticide use has changed on his farm in the last 20 years. And Fred Bissonnette, Executive Director of the Pest Management Regulatory Agency, explains the regulations behind pesticide use in Canada. Let's dig in!

]]> How is pesticide use evolving on farms? What are maximum residue limits? How does the government determine what is safe? Brian Rideout, a fruit and vegetable grower from Ontario, explains how pesticide use has changed on his farm in the last 20 years. And Fred Bissonnette, Executive Director of the Pest Management Regulatory Agency, explains the regulations behind pesticide use in Canada. Let's dig in!

]]> Wed, 17 Jan 2024 09:05:13 -0500 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 2270 How is pesticide use evolving on farms? What are maximum residue limits? How does the government determine what is safe? Brian Rideout, a fruit and vegetable grower from Ontario, explains how pesticide use has changed on his farm in the last 20 years. And Fred Bissonnette, Executive Director of the Pest Management Regulatory Agency, explains the regulations behind pesticide use in Canada. Let's dig in!

]]> Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No Turning manure into gold 25 25 Turning manure into gold full 3513bd14-368b-463c-a03c-df97430ed169 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb9844f8 “Waste is not waste. It’s just misplaced resources”. That is according to Rajinikanth Rajagopal and the team of researchers at the Sherbrooke Research and Development Centre as they work to adapt anaerobic bio digestion to a Canadian climate and livestock sector.  We also speak to Mauricio Alanís, Director of Sustainability Strategy and Partnerships at Maple Leaf Foods. His company is interested in the technology and AAFC’s expertise as it could all play an important role in Maple Leaf Foods’ sustainability journey. 

]]> “Waste is not waste. It’s just misplaced resources”. That is according to Rajinikanth Rajagopal and the team of researchers at the Sherbrooke Research and Development Centre as they work to adapt anaerobic bio digestion to a Canadian climate and livestock sector.  We also speak to Mauricio Alanís, Director of Sustainability Strategy and Partnerships at Maple Leaf Foods. His company is interested in the technology and AAFC’s expertise as it could all play an important role in Maple Leaf Foods’ sustainability journey. 

]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2022 12:21:32 -0500 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 1654 “Waste is not waste. It’s just misplaced resources”. That is according to Rajinikanth Rajagopal and the team of researchers at the Sherbrooke Research and Development Centre as they work to adapt anaerobic bio digestion to a Canadian climate and livestock sector. We also speak to Mauricio Alanís, Director of Sustainability Strategy and Partnerships at Maple Leaf Foods. His company is interested in the technology and AAFC’s expertise as it could all play an important role in Maple Leaf Foods’ sustainability journey. “Waste is not waste. It’s just misplaced resources”. That is according to Rajinikanth Rajagopal and the team of researchers at the Sherbrooke Research and Development Centre as they work to adapt anaerobic bio digestion to a Canadian climate and livestock Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No Modelling the future of water 24 24 Modelling the future of water full 19c37a2e-ecb3-46dc-b759-6700d0492e42 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5f619ce Wed, 23 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0500 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 1353 To predict the future of water, we have to understand the present. That's exactly what AAFC's Dr. David Lapen and Dr. Steven Frey from Aquanty Inc., are endeavoring to do. Listen in as they discuss their work on a complex, country-wide hydrological modelling tool. It is designed to help researchers, producers and decision makers anticipate water resources of tomorrow and make better, more informed decisions today. This is the Canada 1 Water project. To predict the future of water, we have to understand the present. That's exactly what AAFC's Dr. David Lapen and Dr. Steven Frey from Aquanty Inc., are endeavoring to do. Listen in as they discuss their work on a complex, country-wide hydrological modell Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No Saving our organic soils 23 23 Saving our organic soils full 814c8431-c3b0-44be-9b66-9c97f0ddb649 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e1f16a5 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 07:42:54 -0400 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 1344 40% of Quebec’s fruits and vegetables are grown in the Montérégie region due to its abundantly fertile organic soils. But these soils are under threat. We speak to Jacynthe Masse, an agroecology researcher, and Denys Van Winden, a vegetable producer from Sherrington, to learn about the challenges they’re facing and the experiments they’re running to save these soils. 40% of Quebec’s fruits and vegetables are grown in the Montérégie region due to its abundantly fertile organic soils. But these soils are under threat. We speak to Jacynthe Masse, an agroecology researcher, and Denys Van Winden, a vegetable producer from Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No Agroforestry: The new-old science 22 22 Agroforestry: The new-old science full ce67d808-7ad5-40ca-b045-86b09b372234 https://share.transistor.fm/s/782b35a9 Mon, 11 Jul 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 1458 When agriculture meets forestry, the result can have a surprising impact on the environment, wildlife habitats, crop production, and beyond. AAFC research scientist Dr. Raju Soolanayakanahally and Kevin Boon, General Manager of the BC Cattlemen’s Association, explore the roots of the long-standing practice of agroforestry, and the benefits it brings to the future of agriculture and climate change. When agriculture meets forestry, the result can have a surprising impact on the environment, wildlife habitats, crop production, and beyond. AAFC research scientist Dr. Raju Soolanayakanahally and Kevin Boon, General Manager of the BC Cattlemen’s Associat Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No Shedding light on food fraud 21 21 Shedding light on food fraud full 415f0ab2-69e7-42a1-a062-4bb6f41c4024 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3aeabd91 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency come together in this special two-part episode on honey fraud in Canada. Hear a scientist from each organization discuss how they identify fraudulent products – and listen to the CFIA’s Inspect and Protect episode here for the perspective of a policy leader and a beekeeper!

]]> Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency come together in this special two-part episode on honey fraud in Canada. Hear a scientist from each organization discuss how they identify fraudulent products – and listen to the CFIA’s Inspect and Protect episode here for the perspective of a policy leader and a beekeeper!

]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 1014 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency come together in this special two-part episode on honey fraud in Canada. Hear a scientist from each organization discuss how they identify fraudulent products – and check out the CFIA’s Inspect and Protect podcast for the perspective of a policy leader and a beekeeper! Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency come together in this special two-part episode on honey fraud in Canada. Hear a scientist from each organization discuss how they identify fraudulent products – and check out the CFI Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No Putting a rope around antimicrobial resistance in cattle 20 20 Putting a rope around antimicrobial resistance in cattle full fe9d9457-d03b-4525-aaac-a587044ceca0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a0151808 Wed, 25 May 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 1316 When veterinarian Dr. Greg Dimmers noticed an alarming pattern of infection in beef cattle, he contacted microbiologist Dr. Tim McAllister to get some answers. Hear the two speak about their respective paths in the study of antimicrobial resistance. When veterinarian Dr. Greg Dimmers noticed an alarming pattern of infection in beef cattle, he contacted microbiologist Dr. Tim McAllister to get some answers. Hear the two speak about their respective paths in the study of antimicrobial resistance. Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No The Cutting Edge 19 19 The Cutting Edge full 416f72ef-bc17-46e3-8889-54becc34cbb9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b2a0680 Wed, 27 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 1101 Have you ever wondered where companies go to develop their secret recipes and test new food processing technologies? Canadian innovators go to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s research centre in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec to develop and test new products. Listen to Sabine Ribéreau, the pilot plant manager, and Deena Alari, the research and development manager from Smuckers, as they discuss the Saint-Hyacinthe Industrial Program and how it can help get your products on grocery store shelves. Have you ever wondered where companies go to develop their secret recipes and test new food processing technologies? Canadian innovators go to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s research centre in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec to develop and test new products. Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No Resolving soil nutrient loss and pollution in Lake Erie 18 18 Resolving soil nutrient loss and pollution in Lake Erie full fa8d0668-ba60-4b61-a7d5-c151d156cca9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dabfb9ac Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 1171 From buckwheat and bees to cover crops and no-till practices, we explore how Henry Denotter, a farmer on the Wigle Creek watershed, and Pamela Joosse, a soil and nutrient management specialist, worked together to reduce pollution in Lake Erie as part of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Living Labs program. From buckwheat and bees to cover crops and no-till practices, we explore how Henry Denotter, a farmer on the Wigle Creek watershed, and Pamela Joosse, a soil and nutrient management specialist, worked together to reduce pollution in Lake Erie as part of A Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No Reducing greenhouse gasses with drainage systems 17 17 Reducing greenhouse gasses with drainage systems full 38332e03-a45f-4685-a80d-4464e4fe520a https://share.transistor.fm/s/6a63eb1e Wed, 26 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0500 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 840 Anything’s possible when researchers and producers come together. Hear from Dr. Chandra Madramootoo of McGill University and Guy Vincent, a grain and cash crop producer, as they discuss their collaborative journey to reduce greenhouse gasses and increase crop yields. Anything’s possible when researchers and producers come together. Hear from Dr. Chandra Madramootoo of McGill University and Guy Vincent, a grain and cash crop producer, as they discuss their collaborative journey to reduce greenhouse gasses and increase Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No Cybersecurity and agriculture 16 16 Cybersecurity and agriculture full d1938df9-b958-4674-9f0b-b59e433a62f3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6721cd51 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 08:56:06 -0500 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 1532 Farmers and many others in our sector spend much of their time managing risk. In this episode we focus on a new risk to manage - cyber threats. Dr. Janos Botschner from the Community Safety Knowledge Alliance and Christine Beauchamp from the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security tell us some true cyber heist stories. And they share some solid advice on how we can up our cybersecurity game. Farmers and many others in our sector spend much of their time managing risk. In this episode we focus on a new risk to manage - cyber threats. Dr. Janos Botschner from the Community Safety Knowledge Alliance and Christine Beauchamp from the Canadian Cent Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No Citizen Science 15 15 Citizen Science full a577917e-09b5-4ca8-a749-2a0211d0af5c https://share.transistor.fm/s/8262d418 Thu, 28 Oct 2021 03:00:00 -0400 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 1321 Researchers cannot be everywhere at once. Laura Richard manages the Agroclimate Impact Reporter (AIR). This citizen science projects relies on producers all across the country to help our scientists and decision-makers to know how the weather impacts agriculture at a local scale. Trevor Atchison is a fourth generation rancher from Pipestone MB and a second generation contributor to AIR. Researchers cannot be everywhere at once. Laura Richard manages the Agroclimate Impact Reporter (AIR). This citizen science projects relies on producers all across the country to help our scientists and decision-makers to know how the weather impacts agri Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No Mental health : UPA’s work to break the stigma 14 14 Mental health : UPA’s work to break the stigma full bfd35e7f-d2f6-4008-bd6c-f1ca1b85af46 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe01534f Thu, 29 Jul 2021 10:24:32 -0400 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 958 In this third episode on mental health, we explore the topic from the perspective of a professional agricultural association. We speak with Marcel Groleau, President of Quebec’s Agricultural Producers Union (UPA), who tells us about the resources available to producers. From overcoming mental health challenges to breaking the stigma, he shares insights into the unique programming developed in Quebec. In this third episode on mental health, we explore the topic from the perspective of a professional agricultural association. We speak with Marcel Groleau, President of Quebec’s Agricultural Producers Union (UPA), who tells us about the resources availabl Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No Mental health: From the farmers perspective 13 13 Mental health: From the farmers perspective full 60f5e27f-e618-4054-8973-461354348829 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ddcda00 Cynthia Beck and her family run a cattle and grain operation in South-East Saskatchewan.  After facing her own mental health challenges and discovering a lack of resources tailored towards the agricultural sector, Cynthia decided to do something about it.  She shares her story of overcoming depression and her commitment to helping others in the agricultural community address their own mental health. For the past six years she has been a crisis line worker, specifically for producers and ranchers, and is currently completing a master's degree in clinical psychology at the University of Regina. 

]]> Cynthia Beck and her family run a cattle and grain operation in South-East Saskatchewan.  After facing her own mental health challenges and discovering a lack of resources tailored towards the agricultural sector, Cynthia decided to do something about it.  She shares her story of overcoming depression and her commitment to helping others in the agricultural community address their own mental health. For the past six years she has been a crisis line worker, specifically for producers and ranchers, and is currently completing a master's degree in clinical psychology at the University of Regina. 

]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:51:25 -0400 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 1484 Cynthia Beck and her family run a cattle and grain operation in South-East Saskatchewan.  After facing her own mental health challenges and discovering a lack of resources tailored towards the agricultural sector, Cynthia decided to do something about it.  She shares her story of overcoming depression and her commitment to helping others in the agricultural community address their own mental health. For the past six years she has been a crisis line worker, specifically for producers and ranchers, and is currently completing a master's degree in clinical psychology at the University of Regina. 

]]> Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No Food Waste Reduction Challenge: The Next Level 12 12 Food Waste Reduction Challenge: The Next Level full f7995784-51fd-4cf3-8f6b-bcd73f4eb34b https://share.transistor.fm/s/ccff26d8 Thu, 24 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0400 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 1368 Over 300 ideas were submitted to the Food Waste Reduction Challenge. Twenty-four of the best ideas were selected for funding. Now it’s time to test their concepts and compete for the $1.5M grand prizes. In this episode, jury member and celebrity chef, Bob Blumer, tells us about the selection process. He also shares tips on reducing food waste at home. Mohamed Yassin from Impact Canada joins the conversation to tell us what’s next. Over 300 ideas were submitted to the Food Waste Reduction Challenge. Twenty-four of the best ideas were selected for funding. Now it’s time to test their concepts and compete for the $1.5M grand prizes. In this episode, jury member and celebrity chef, Bob Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No Climate change and agricultural solutions 11 11 Climate change and agricultural solutions full 11d3c988-f7dd-41ea-9931-d4070d5dfa9f https://share.transistor.fm/s/50b47dcb Wed, 12 May 2021 09:33:27 -0400 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 1417 Climate change is one of the biggest challenges for our times -- and the impacts are especially challenging for the agricultural sector. In this episode, we talk about a science model that the Government of Canada is using to generate solutions, as well as issues related to climate change and agriculture. We hear from two generations of environmental scientists on the topic. Climate change is one of the biggest challenges for our times -- and the impacts are especially challenging for the agricultural sector. In this episode, we talk about a science model that the Government of Canada is using to generate solutions, as well a Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No Mental health on the farm 10 10 Mental health on the farm full 5d26ae3f-b3ee-48d5-8051-96a431a73e6d https://share.transistor.fm/s/f26072b2 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 10:01:06 -0400 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 1195 In this episode we speak with Dr. Briana Hagen about tailoring mental health programs to the needs of farmers. She explains how mental health in farming is fundamentally different than in other sectors. And she points toward solutions and successful programs across the country including the program called, In the Know, which she helped developed at the University of Guelph. In this episode we speak with Dr. Briana Hagen about tailoring mental health programs to the needs of farmers. She explains how mental health in farming is fundamentally different than in other sectors. And she points toward solutions and successful progr Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No Living Laboratories Quebec 9 9 Living Laboratories Quebec full 4d1e7ad0-ac63-4cc3-b169-c565b10176cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/e37666d9 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0500 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 1013 Hear about this Living Laboratories initiative and its revolutionary new approach to innovation. It brings together farmers, scientists, and other collaborators to address agri-environmental issues in a designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Hear about this Living Laboratories initiative and its revolutionary new approach to innovation. It brings together farmers, scientists, and other collaborators to address agri-environmental issues in a designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No Leading Women 8 8 Leading Women full 4e1c4881-14af-4cc9-bb21-a3fe9b19dd65 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce3ad240 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0500 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 1588 In this episode you will hear a very frank discussion with three leading women in the ag sector. Our interviewees are Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, Mary Robinson, President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, and Kathleen Sullivan, CEO of Food and Beverage Canada. All three are the first women in their positions. All three are advocates for making our sector welcoming and inclusive for all. Through their stories and reflections we find out actions we can all take to make this a truly diverse, inclusive and competitive sector. In this episode you will hear a very frank discussion with three leading women in the ag sector. Our interviewees are Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, Mary Robinson, President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, and Kathleen Sullivan, CEO of Food and Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No The opportunity of food waste 7 7 The opportunity of food waste full 04c264db-90b3-423b-af32-b199959914cf https://share.transistor.fm/s/24e38b3d Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:16:56 -0500 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 1352 Is food waste really an opportunity? Denise Philippe of the National Zero Waste Council believes so. Listen to this discussion where she outlines gaps in our food system and shows us where opportunities exist. As well, learn about the new Food Waste Reduction Challenge. Is food waste really an opportunity? Denise Philippe of the National Zero Waste Council believes so. Listen to this discussion where she outlines gaps in our food system and shows us where opportunities exist. As well, learn about the new Food Waste Reduc Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No The next generation: Who is going to produce your food tomorrow? 6 6 The next generation: Who is going to produce your food tomorrow? full dddf9449-4c7f-45a3-806d-5b5fb20145f3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/075cef52 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 11:03:33 -0500 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 1050 Meet the next generation of Canadians working in the agriculture and agri-food sector. Jerry Bos, a young dairy farmer and co-chair of the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council, shares his vision for the future. Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau tells us why it’s important to have young farmers like Jerry and the other members of the council at the decision-making table. Meet the next generation of Canadians working in the agriculture and agri-food sector. Jerry Bos, a young dairy farmer and co-chair of the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council, shares his vision for the future. Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau tells us why it’ Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No Saving nutrients with novel science 5 5 Saving nutrients with novel science full ec24b559-d5bd-4d27-99c4-f58d7f22325b https://share.transistor.fm/s/d502da00 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 15:42:27 -0500 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 869 Christopher Garnham and his team at AAFC have discovered something very small that could have big impacts in the food and feed industry. Some crops such as corn and wheat can be infected by a fungus that, while growing, produces mycotoxins. Ingestion of mycotoxin-laden food and feed is detrimental to the health of livestock and humans. Listen as Christopher Garnham explains the discovery they made of an enzyme that has the potential to mitigate these toxins in Canadian agri-food and agri-feed. Christopher Garnham and his team at AAFC have discovered something very small that could have big impacts in the food and feed industry. Some crops such as corn and wheat can be infected by a fungus that, while growing, produces mycotoxins. Ingestion of m Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No RADARSAT Constellation Mission - agriculture from space 4 4 RADARSAT Constellation Mission - agriculture from space full 781663f5-25c5-42bb-ad37-bbf93a7d3ecb https://share.transistor.fm/s/aacbc981 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0400 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 753 Learn about the Radarsat Constellation Mission, the type of data that flows from it, its applications in agriculture and how it is used by environmental stewards to work with farmers. In this episode we speak to Dr. Andrew Davidson, Manager Earth Observation at AAFC and Jacqui Empson Laporte, Environmental Specialist, from OMAFRA. Learn about the Radarsat Constellation Mission, the type of data that flows from it, its applications in agriculture and how it is used by environmental stewards to work with farmers. In this episode we speak to Dr. Andrew Davidson, Manager Earth Observa Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No The science of reconciliation. Bridging Indigenous knowledge with agricultural science 3 3 The science of reconciliation. Bridging Indigenous knowledge with agricultural science full 48aab816-73ea-4cb1-be1a-12e0e6c410ae https://share.transistor.fm/s/847b09f6 Tue, 29 Sep 2020 17:29:34 -0400 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 1199 In discussion with two agents of change in the world of agricultural science, we explore a new and brilliant way forward. In discussion with two agents of change in the world of agricultural science, we explore a new and brilliant way forward. Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No Rapid response: Feeding Canadians during the pandemic 2 2 Rapid response: Feeding Canadians during the pandemic full 67db1f78-6d44-4ccb-b840-c138a4cef420 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8cbc62a3 Mon, 28 Sep 2020 22:15:56 -0400 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 878 Listen in as we shed light on an innovative and nimble collaboration that is addressing food insecurity during the pandemic. Listen in as we shed light on an innovative and nimble collaboration that is addressing food insecurity during the pandemic. Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No Farmers, innovators! And how good ideas spread. 1 1 Farmers, innovators! And how good ideas spread. full dc05ab5e-0e79-4681-baac-cf9209acfa1e https://share.transistor.fm/s/15f2d1ad Thu, 24 Sep 2020 10:25:10 -0400 Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Agriculture and Agri-food Canada 1313 Interview with Julie Dawson, a beef specialist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada who is also a sixth-generation farmer. Listen in on this fascinating discussion about how much farming has and is changing, and how fast. Interview with Julie Dawson, a beef specialist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada who is also a sixth-generation farmer. Listen in on this fascinating discussion about how much farming has and is changing, and how fast. Innovation, Agriculture, food processing, food, Canadian, farming, farmers, policy No