Knowledge Hub
The Arrell Food Institute works to understand and shape the future of food systems. Browse our reports,
issues briefs, stories and event summaries and find out more about the challenges we’re tackling and
the solutions we’re exploring.
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Innovating for resilience
Innovation is critical to building resilient food systems in a changing climate.
Topics include ag-tech, emerging agricultural practices, soil health, food processing,
circular economies, value-added processing and more.
Adapting to a changed world
Today’s food systems are grappling with climate change, geopolitical instability,
shifting agricultural realities and food equity challenges. Topics include adaptation and
climate science, emerging vulnerabilities and opportunities, and community-based responses.
Investing in the next generation
To build a strong food system, we need to harness the strengths of Canada’s people.
Training, education and skilled labour, barriers to innovation and investment, and
the evolution of the agricultural workforce.
Securing equitable food systems
Food equity requires logistics, policies and practices to ensure everyone can reach
nourishing food. Find here AFI’s work on Indigenous foodways, school food programs
and the challenges of trade in an unequal world—emphasizing dignity, access and community agency.