My name’s Matilda and I’m a third-year student in the Geomatics program at the University of Waterloo, where I work with geospatial data and programming software alongside coursework in data science, geography, and environmental studies. This co-op term, I had the privilege of working with ConnectON, contributing to data...read more
Heightened US trade protectionism, geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, rising food costs, climate change, and concerns about Canada’s ability to produce food domestically are reshaping national conversations about agriculture and resilience. Dr. Charles Conteh, Professor at Brock University led a recent study exploring why the future of food security...read more
What if the next big market opportunity for Ontario farmers is sitting right inside the province’s schools? A new report, Growing Local: Strengthening School Food Programs with Ontario Food, is putting school food programs on the menu as a potential driver of Ontario’s local food economy. Facilitated by Sustain...read more
Artificial intelligence is increasingly recognized as a tool in the office for public relations. As AI continues to evolve, its potential applications are moving into the physical world, including agriculture. For farmers, that could mean using AI to reduce administrative work, make better use of data and, eventually, help...read more
Farming in space might be closer to the future than you may have thought, as NASA’s ongoing research could make agriculture feasible from the Moon or Mars within the coming decades. The challenge is figuring out how to farm when there is no soil to start with. ...read more
For Ontario’s agricultural communities, the housing challenge is about more than finding a place to live. It is increasingly connected to the ability of farms and agri-food businesses to attract workers, invest and grow, while protecting the farmland that makes that growth possible. Agriculture and agri-food contribute nearly $50...read more
Buying local food can make a lasting impact beyond what ends up on a plate – supporting businesses, farmers and the local economy. For municipalities, organizations and institutions, the purchasing decisions they make can help support Ontario farmers and food businesses and strengthen the communities around them at the...read more