This week on The Back 40 Mike is joined by a member of the Canadian Space Agency, Matt Bamsey. Bamsey is currently involved with The Deep Space Food Challenge, an initiative that looks to create sustainability in low input, high yield, food growth processes that are necessary for extended travel in low to no resource environments such as space. Mike and Matt discuss The Deep Space Food Challenge, why it is necessary and the benefits the challenge can have on our food security across the world.
This week on The Back 40 we are joined by Amie Peck, Public & Stakeholder Engagement Specialist for the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association & Producer of the Guardians of the Grasslands documentary. The documentary released in 2020 highlights the importance of protecting Canada’s Prairie ecosystem. Amie joins us to discuss the process of making the documentary and the role of cattle in preserving Canada’s grasslands. ...
This week we are joined by Jerry Bos, Co-chair of the first every Canadian Agricultural Youth Council who runs a family dairy operation in New Brunswick. The council is made up of 25 individuals from a variety of backgrounds who help advise on food-related challenges and issues affecting the agriculture and agri-food sectors. Jerry joins us to discuss what led him to farming and how the Youth Council is working to inform, educate and promote new opportunities in the agricultural sector to the public. ...
This week on The Back 40, we are joined by Lisa Thompson, Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Minister Thompson joins us to discuss the current issues that are impacting Ontario’s farmers. Join us as we discuss growing a resilient supply chain, labour shortages and what the future holds for agriculture across Ontario. ...
