To learn more about the Ice Cream Technology Course at the University of Guelph please visit their website HERE.  

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They have also developed a free online eBook that provides the basics of ice cream processing, formulations, ingredients and quality that can be found here: Ice Cream Technology eBook

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If you want to learn more about their school programs or other events and resources that Growing Chefs has available visit their website here: https://growingchefsontario.ca/.

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Vineland Research and Innovation Centre is a uniquely Canadian organization dedicated to horticulture science and innovation. We deliver innovative products, solutions and services through a variety of research programs including Automation, Crop Protection, Consumer Insight and Plant Response & Variety Development. For more information and resources visit there website here: https://www.vinelandresearch.com/.

24 hours a Day. 7 Days a Week. 365 Days a Year. The Farmer Wellness Initiative provides access to free counselling services and tailored mental health support for Ontario farmers and their families. Bruce Butter, Zone 12 Director OFA & Chair of the Farmer Wellness Initiative Advisory Committee, joins us to discuss how the Farmer Wellness Initiative helps connect farmers with a support network rooted in rural Ontario. Support professionals are trained and have backgrounds in the ag industry to help support the unique needs of the farming community.

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The mental health helpline for farmers can be reached at 1-866-267-6255. Additional resources can be found on the Farmer Wellness Initiative website and learn more by watching the “Let’s Break Silence Together” Video.

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OFA has partnered with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Ontario Division and Lifeworks to develop and launch the initiative.

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For over 25 years, farmers have attended Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show to learn about the newest and most innovative products and technology in agriculture.  We’re excited to share interactive content from the field that gives participants a unique vantage point to experience agricultural equipment and technology up close and in-person.  To learn more about their upcoming shows visit their website here: www.outdoorfarmshow.com

As the voice of Agriculture in the Classroom Ontario, AgScape provides factual, balanced, curriculum-linked food literacy programs and resources to Ontario's educators and students. Learn more about AgScape's programs and resources visit their website here: https://agscape.ca/.

The Teaching Excellence in Agriculture and Food Education Award is provided by AgScape in partnership with Canada's Outdoor Farm Show.

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Run by youth for youth. That’s the idea behind the Junior Farmers Association of Ontario. Meghan McLeod, Director of Communications, joins us to discuss her experience with the JFAO and why rural youth should consider joining to develop strong community leaders. Contrary to their name, all rural youth are free to join whether or not they are directly involved in farming operations.

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To learn more about the Junior Farmers Association, join or find about local events visit their website here: https://www.jfao.on.ca/.

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6 Years. 15 Teams. Plans to future proof Canada’s food production. Tamara Rebanks, Chair of the Homegrown Innovation Challenge Taskforce and Director at Weston Family Foundation, joins us to discuss the Homegrown Innovation Challenge and how it aims to bring new solutions to allow Canadian farmers to compete with out of season produce. This massive undertaking being championed by the Weston Foundation aims to identify tools and technologies that enable Canadian farmers to sustainably and competitively grow berries out of season.

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To learn more about the Weston Family Foundation (https://westonfoundation.ca/) or the Homegrown Innovation Challenge (https://homegrownchallenge.ca/) please visit their websites.

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We spoke with Tatianna Schrieber (Social Research Director) and Arthur Davis (UNRP Director, Researcher & Portable Toilet Co-Ordinator) of the Rich Earth Institute about how their organization is researching ways to reclaim nurtients from waste, mainly urine. Can this be a suitable addition or replacement to current options? How can this benefit farmers? We discuss the technical & social hurdles they have had to overcome, but also the uses and comparison to conventional fertilizers.

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If you’d like to learn more about the Rich Earth Institute and their research programs please visit their website here (https://richearthinstitute.org/).

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