Food For the Future Hosted by Peggy O’Neil
40 Episodes
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Join Peggy O’Neil, host of Food For The Future, presented by Platinum Elite sponsor, Burnbrae Farms – a hope-inspiring show that brings the Humanities to today’s food dialogue, by showcasing everyday people trying to make a difference.Food for the Future shares encouraging stories from family farmers, “big thinkers”, conservationists, and artisans who dedicate their lives to growing a brighter future in their communities and our world through “food for thought”, innovation, agri-food traditions, and leadership. Listen each week to see how you can contribute to our way forward together.
Season 3 Episode 52: “Hear how communities across Canada help out close to home in order to find unity and hope through food”.
06/22/2024
Season 3 Episode 51: "Find out how the whole family can meet local cheese makers while enjoying a day of rural sights and agricultural history on the Oxford County Cheese Trail ."
06/15/2024
Season 3 Episode 50:“Learn about farm vehicle road safety and why farmers need your help”
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06/08/2024
Season 3 Episode 49: “Discover from Margaret Hudson, President and CEO of Burnbrae Farms, how women in agri-food leadership can build a legacy for the future”.
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06/01/2024
Season 3 Episode 48: “Learn how two artisan bakers and jam makers create storybook memories for people of all ages”.
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05/25/2024
Season 3 Episode 47: “Find out what school age children across Canada are doing to help our bees for World Bee Day”
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05/18/2024
Season 3 Episode 46: “Hear how Margaret Hudson, President and CEO of Burnbrae Farms, embodies and envisions a future for women in leadership”
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05/11/2024
Season 3 Episode 45: Learn how ecological farmers work together to lead research on their farms and share their findings
05/04/2024
Season 3 Episode 44: Discover how Canadians enjoy the history, heritage and culture of food and drink across the nation.
04/27/2024
Season 3, Episode 43: Hear how a Canadian botanist and gardening author appreciates the joys of nature through botanical illustration.
04/20/2024
Season 3, Episode 42: Find out how the Stratford Chefs School inspires the next generation of culinary artists in food sustainability
04/15/2024
Season 3 Episode 41: An ecological farmer featured in a series by the National Farmers’ Union.
04/06/2024
Season 3 Episode 40: Discover how Ontario’s historical agri-food buildings, tools, and way of life is preserved, and how you can experience it for a day.
03/30/2024
Season 3 Episode 39: Learn how maple syrup is graded, and where to enjoy maple-season activities across Ontario.
03/23/2024
Season 3 Episode 38: Find out how to enjoy every moment of this year’s home growing season by attracting wildlife and songbirds to your garden.
03/16/2024
Season 3 Episode 37: Hear how a local country girl reflects on and celebrates her rural life.
03/09/2024
Season 3 Episode 36: Discover the ways that conservationists and ranchers collaborate to protect wildlife, and contribute to World Wildlife Day (March 3, 2024)
03/02/2024
Season 3 Episode 35: Learn how soups and stews keep us nourished and warm our hearts throughout the Winter months.
02/24/2024
Season 3 Episode 34: Find out how a food waste app is helping consumers save money and eat well, while businesses avoid losses.
02/17/2024
Season 3 Episode 33: Learn how vertical growing technology is transforming local food production all year long.
02/10/2024
Season 3 Episode 32: Learn how one community garden plans for Spring and for another season of sharing good, local food.
02/05/2024
Season 3 Episode 31: Discover the ways that local programming contributes to the aims of World Wetlands Day
01/27/2024
Season 3 Episode 30: Find out why restaurants across Canada are going green and how it helps build their brand and profits.
01/20/2024
Season 3 Episode 29: Learn how partnerships with small scale farmers in the Global South is creating a movement for change.
01/15/2024
Season 3 Episode 28: Learn about a father and daughter’s unique relationship working together at a local farmer’s market throughout the seasons.
01/06/2024
Season 3 Episode 27: Discover the ways that vision and leadership in rural communities sets the stage for new beginnings in agri-food.
12/30/2023
Season 3 Episode 26: Find out why past and present reflections on faith and fellowship in farming are part of the holiday season.
12/23/2023
Season 3 Episode 25: Learn how cranberries are grown and harvested by a family-run farm and business.
12/16/2023
Season 3 Episode 24: Learn about holiday baking across generations, and the ways knowledge is transferred across time and place.
12/09/2023
Season 3, Episode 23: Discover how a national, interdisciplinary network collaborates on regenerative soil management, and what is planned for World Soil Day (Dec. 5th)
12/02/2023
Season 3, Episode 22: Find out how an urban farm prepares their gardens for Winter, and hear their plans for community events throughout the season.
11/25/2023
Season 3 Episode 21: Hear about the importance of finding credible agri-food information and where to locate it.
11/18/2023
Season 3 Episode 20: Learn about agriculture’s unique cultural heritage and how farmers’ values, beliefs, and ways of living influence the world today.
11/11/2023
Season 3 Episode 19: Discover how financial health and literacy impact food insecurity, and what education is available to help overcome challenges.
11/04/2023
Season 3 Episode 18: Find out how culinary artists hone their craft and create the next generation of inspired eating, and how to enjoy in-season root vegetables.
10/28/2023
Season 3 Episode 17: Hear about the ways that, for over a century, Canadians have come together to celebrate rural quality of life at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.
10/21/2023
Season 3 Episode 16: Learn what is happening across the globe on World Food Day (October 16th), and see how small changes at home can make a big difference.
10/14/2023
Season 3 Episode 15: Find out what is happening for Fall on local, family-run farms, including apple-picking, visits to the pumpkin patch, and farmgate markets
10/07/2023
Season 3 Episode 14:- Discover ways to avoid waste in school lunches, and what is being done across Canada in support of a universal school food program.
09/30/2023
Season 3 Episode 13: Hear about innovative research on mandatory food system literacy in public education for Grades 1-12
09/23/2023
