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Food Farm Talk

Food Farm Talk - Hot Topics in Farming and Food

Hot topics in food and farming in Ontario, Canada and beyond. We draw on stories in Canada"s agri-food community, research at University of Guelph, and global perspectives. The show celebrates the people, businesses, ideas, and research that shape the food we eat. Broadcast on radio Thursdays at 10 am on CFRU 93.3 FM in Guelph, streaming live on www.cfru.ca, or on podcast on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, and many other platforms. Produced by Paul Smith.

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00:27:01

Some stories in Canadian Ag landscape

Food Farm Talk ·

2020/02/20

In this episode, Abdul talks about some of the stories making headlines in Canadian Agriculture in the week. The rail blockade, labour shortages, and discussions a potential seed royalty in Canada are some of the issues talked about.

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00:29:34

Food Security: From Excess to Enough - A Chat with...

Food Farm Talk ·

2020/02/13

Ralph Martin’s new book is an evocative mix of science, philosophy, memoir, reflection and manifesto for change. And food and farming tie it all together. Food security is certainly a focus, but the book ranges far beyond a narrow view of that phrase. Ralph is a retired professor of plant agriculture at Guelph with an emphasis on organic agriculture and forage crops. The book promo says the following. “Canadians are failing to balance reasonable food consumption with sufficient and sustainable

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00:28:11

An overview of 2020 farms.com Precision Agriculture...

Food Farm Talk ·

2020/02/06

This episode provides highlights of the 2020 Farms.com Precision Agriculture Conference, held in London, Ontario on the 29th and 30th of January 2020. An overview of the main activities at the conference is provided alongside interviews with organizers and digital technology exhibiters.

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00:29:37

New Soil and Crop Prez – Stuart Wright, talks soil...

Food Farm Talk ·

2020/01/30

Sustainable farming is about the people and organizations working daily to that end. Stuart Wright, a dairy and cash crop farmer from Kenilworth, Wellington County, is the new President of Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association. Both Stuart and the Soil and Crop organization work hard on farm sustainability. Stuart describes his family’s work building soil health and sustainability using crop rotation, no till, strip till, cover crops, and the 4Rs of nutrient management. Since 1939, Soil and

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00:27:02

Urban Sugaring in the City of Guelph

Food Farm Talk ·

2020/01/23

Have you ever wanted to make your own maple syrup but were unsure where to start or how to do it? Urban sugaring provides the answer. The Urban Sugaring Project allows tree owners in the City of Guelph to work together to create maple syrup. And in this episode, Emily Duncan interviews organizers on the specifics of the program this year, which is scheduled for Feb. 1, 2020. Listen to this episode to learn more about Urban sugaring and how to participate.

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00:28:28

Paying tribute to Iran plane crash victims and...

Food Farm Talk ·

2020/01/16

In this special episode, Abdul highlights themes in Canada 2020 Food Price Report while also paying tribute to two friends and the University of Guelph colleagues, Ghanimat Azhdari & Milad Ghasemi Ariani, who lost their lives in the Iran plane accident. Ghanimat's work on indigenous resource conservation and Milad's dedication to work and communality are highlighted. The later part of the episode dive into the forecast in 2020 Food Price Report to highlight some of the key issues that influenced

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00:29:30

The Future of Conservation Authorities: Keeping Above...

Food Farm Talk ·

2020/01/09

Conservation Authorities work with Ontario farmers and other landowners to assist in conservation work like tree planting, erosion control, water quality improvement and soil health. Conservation authorities undertake many other activities to fulfill their watershed management mandate. The Ontario government’s Bill 108 amended the Conservation Authorities Act as well as many other statutes for the stated purpose of “increasing housing supply”. Then in August 2019 the Minister of Environment,

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00:29:56

What were the top agri-food issues and stories of...

Food Farm Talk ·

2019/12/20

Emily Duncan and Abdul-Rahim talk about the top stories on the show and main ag issues in Candian and global level in 2019. The show presents the top ten picks of our year. Issues discussed include; Main ag issues this year: Canada releases 2019 Food Guide EAT-Lancet reports on maintaining a healthy planet and healthy people Federal budget 2019 lay foundation for the creation of Canada National food policy The city of Guelph wins Smart City Challenge with a circular food economy proposal

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00:28:14

2019 Arrell Food Summit in brief

Food Farm Talk ·

2019/12/12

In this episode, we talk about the 2019 Arrell Food Summit which took place on 3rd December at the Globe and Mail Centre in Toronto. Abdul and Emily participated in the summit and they reflect on the packed day of presentations and discussions. Snippets from key guests, organizers, researchers, and student participants are presented to reflect on strategies for feeding the globe, a central theme at the summit.

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00:29:43

"Talk Dirty To Me" Episode 5 feat. Dr. Bill Deen and...

Food Farm Talk ·

2019/12/04

For a World Soil Day special episode, and the final installment in the "Talk Dirty To Me" miniseries, Cameron is joined by Dr. Bill Deen and Nicola Linton from the University of Guelph. Bill and Nicola talk about how different crop rotations and tillage practices impact the soil, crop production, and the environment based on discoveries from a 40-year experiment in Elora, ON. Hang in until the end to catch a montage of reflections on what we need to appreciate more about soil, from attendees at this

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00:30:02

"Talk Dirty To Me" Episode 4 feat. Dan Petker

Food Farm Talk ·

2019/11/28

Series host Cameron Ogilvie managed to catch up with Norfolk County farmer Dan Petker (@PetkerFarm) in the combine cab to learn about his pursuit of soil health. Dan offers both a hopeful and critical perspective on what it takes to improve soil and loves to talk about the economic burden of sustainable soil management practices. For more information on the December 5, World Soil Day event, visit the event posting here: https://news.uoguelph.ca/event/world-soil-day/ For more information on

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00:29:50

Environmental Farm Plan: Ag's Best Kept Secret?

Food Farm Talk ·

2019/11/21

The Environmental Farm Plan or EFP builds sustainability on Ontario and Canadian farms by farmers assessing their farms' environmental risks and changing practices to reduce or eliminate those risks. It began over 25 years ago in Ontario, led by farmer organizations working with governments, building consensus and changing social norms. EFP has now spread across Canada and evolved to fit each region’s needs. The evolution continues to meet changing demands. EFP may become the base for farms’

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00:27:50

Reflections on the royal agriculture winter fair 2019

Food Farm Talk ·

2019/11/14

The Royal Agriculture Winter Fair happens in Toronto every November, and the FoodFarm Talk team visited this years' event to capture highlights from participants. Reflections from participating organisations including Farm and Food Care Ontario, Ontario Federation of Agriculture, Grain Farmers of Ontario, as well as individuals are presented in this episode. Participants reflects on the exciting activities witnessed through the 10-day event and what has been learned during the period, while

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00:28:51

What is in our food? Food quality and safety with Dr....

Food Farm Talk ·

2019/11/07

Emily Duncan talks about the quality and safety of the food we eat with Dr. Maria Corradini of the Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph. Maria discusses her research in food processing and value addition. The discussion highlights the role of food processing in improving the quality, safety and life of food. It emphasizes the need for consumers to appreciate the central role of processing as food moves from farm to

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00:32:09

"Talk Dirty To Me" Episode 3 feat. Val Steinmann,...

Food Farm Talk ·

2019/10/31

On this episode, Cam takes a trip to Heartwood Farm & Cidery to catch up with some friends from the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO).Val Steinmann and Brent Preston are both farmers involved with EFAO's award-winning farmer-led research program, coordinated by Sarah Hargreaves. Together they talk about the importance of soil for their operations, how EFAO has supported them to discover innovative ways to improve soil, and the results of a recent soil health benchmarking

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00:29:17

From City to Farm: An Agriculture Student's...

Food Farm Talk ·

2019/10/24

Abdul talks to Alan Abdul Kader (@fortybytwenty) , an undergraduate student in the Ontario Agricultural College, on a range of issues in today's agriculture. Alan traces his journey as a young high school student who fell in love with agriculture while working on friend's family farms. The values of farming, including the ability to care for nature and being outdoors are among the drivers in his journey. The episode emphasizes the positives agriculture has to offer and why it is important for

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00:27:16

World Food Day 2019 - The View from Guelph "Food...

Food Farm Talk ·

2019/10/17

World Food Day is October 16 and this year focuses on zero hunger and healthy diets. Emily Duncan and Abdul-Rahim Abdulai explore the themes and significance of World Food Day. They also interview a number of researchers at the University of Guelph on the significance of their research for food. #wfd #worldfoodday #zerohunger More

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00:29:59

Measuring Farm Sustainability: Mission Possible?

Food Farm Talk ·

2019/10/10

How can we measure Farm Sustainability? Sustainable sourcing for the agri-food marketplace requires measurement and certification. What does this mean for Ontario farmers and consumers? Nick Betts of Sustainable Agriculture Initiative or SAI Platform and Andy Graham of Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association help us explore this topic. This show forms part of a new series on farm sustainability hosted by Paul Smith. #ontag #cdnag #food #ontagweek More

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00:33:47

"Talk Dirty to Me" Episode 2 feat. Mel Luymes and...

Food Farm Talk ·

2019/10/03

Series host Cameron Ogilvie talks with Mel Luymes and Tori Waughabout the state of Ontario's agricultural soils and how the Ontario Soil Network, a farmer-to-farmer learning network, is improving soil health across the province. Follow the Ontario Soil Network on twitter @SoilNetwork, and find them on the web at http://ontariosoil.net/

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00:28:32

What is Farm Sustainability? Cutting through the...

Food Farm Talk ·

2019/09/26

What is Farm Sustainability? Cutting through the "sustainababble". We explore farm #sustainability and #sustainable sourcing with Nick Betts of Sustainable Agriculture Initative or SAI Platform. Perspectives of the Food and Agriculture Organization, Canadian Roundtable on Sustainable Beef and Syngenta are also presented. This show forms part of a new series on farm sustainability hosted by Paul Smith. #ontag #cdnag #food More

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