COVID-19 created serious disruption in the Canadian and global food systems. This webinar series considered sectors experiencing specific challenges and featured experts in those fields to identify lessons learned and ways forward.

Do you have experiences with the pandemic effected food system? Share your experiences through the Growing Stronger project.

Featured speakers:

Statia Elliot, Interim Associate Dean, External Relations, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics (moderator)

Maria Corradini, Arrell Chair in Food Quality and Associate Professor, Department of Food Science 

James Eddington, Chef and Owner, Eddington’s of Exeter

Bruce McAdams, Associate Professor, School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management

June 16th

Featured speakers:

Rene Van Acker, Dean, Ontario Agricultural College (moderator)
Emily Duncan, PhD Candidate, Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics
Andrew Gadsden, Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Debra Hauer, Manager of Agri LMI (Labour Market Information), Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council

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June 9th

Before COVID-19 arrived on the scene, food security was already an issue in our communities and around the world. How has the pandemic exacerbated this problem, and where do we go next to address them both?

Featured speakers:

Gwen Chapman, Dean, College of Social & Applied Human Sciences (moderator)
Leticia Deawuo, Director, Black Creek Community Farm
Elizabeth Finnis, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Sociology & Anthropology
Robert Friendship, Professor, Department of Population Medicine
Arvinder Pannu, MSc Candidate, Capacity Development and Extension Program

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As we adjust to changes wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic, Arrell Food Institute continues to gather insight and share expertise that will ensure our food systems can overcome and adapt. We’ll be sharing insight through agri-food webinars and videos.