Sustainable Food Systems for Canada (SF4C) builds partnerships between industry and a new generation of food systems expertise. Today in Winnipeg, Manitoba marks day 2 of the Cultivating Ideas: Solutions in Scaling Sustainable Agriculture Hackathon brought groups of learners and students from universities, colleges, and communities across Western Canada to solve food systems challenges brought … Continued

Arrell Food Institute Director Dr. Evan Fraser joined CBC Radio’s Quirks & Quarks for its 50th anniversary episode to share his insights on how innovation can help feed a growing global population while addressing the environmental challenges tied to food production. The landmark episode, which explored the “future of science,” brought together leading thinkers for … Continued

(Note: This post is a continuation of our series on highlighting the Climate Adaptation, Resiliency and Empowerment Program (CARE). Follow along as we share more about student experiences.) As the global community confronts the accelerating crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, the need  for practical, research backed decision making has never been more … Continued

(Note: This post is a continuation of our series on highlighting the Climate Adaptation, Resiliency and Empowerment Program (CARE). Follow along as we share more about student experiences.) Climate change solutions don’t just come from labs or government offices—they often begin in fields, farms, and communities. That’s one of the key lessons Chloë Chang has … Continued

(Note: This post is a continuation of our series on highlighting the Climate Adaptation, Resiliency and Empowerment Program (CARE). Follow along as we share more about student experiences.) As the urgency of climate action continues to rise, the need for forward-thinking leaders in every sector with both technical and practical experience becomes increasingly critical.   The … Continued

(Note: This post is a continuation of our series on highlighting the graduate course UNIV*6050: Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Agri-Food Systems. Click here to read our first post and follow along as we share more about the outcomes.) A series of previous blog posts have described the work done by students enrolled in the graduate … Continued

(Note: This post is a continuation of our series on highlighting the graduate course UNIV*6050: Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Agri-Food Systems. Click here to read our first post and follow along as we share more about the outcomes.) Digging Deep into Soil Health with Graduate Course UNIV*6050  Students in graduate course UNIV*6050: Innovation and Entrepreneurship … Continued

(Note: This post is a continuation of our series on highlighting the graduate course UNIV*6050: Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Agri-Food Systems. Click here to read our first post and follow along as we share more about the outcomes.) Throughout the winter, University of Guelph students worked with a new community partner, Ontario-based developer Redwood Properties … Continued