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 depends not only on growing more food but also on strengthening the innovation networks that support growers. Focusing on Southern Ontario’s greenhouse sector, the study highlights how researchers, governments, industry associations, technology firms, and innovation intermediaries can work together to drive Canadian productivity, sustainability, and competitiveness. If food security is a national priority, greenhouse innovation must be a national priority too. Read his latest blog.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 depends not only on growing more food but also on strengthening the innovation networks that support growers. Focusing on Southern Ontario’s greenhouse sector, the study highlights how researchers, governments, industry associations, technology firms, and innovation intermediaries can work together to drive Canadian productivity, sustainability, and competitiveness. If food security is a national priority, greenhouse innovation must be a national priority too. Read his latest blog.