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Food For the Future Hosted by Peggy O’Neil

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Join Peggy O’Neil , host of Food For The Future, presented by Platinum Elite sponsor, Burnbrae Farms – a hope-inspiring show that brings the Humanities to today’s food dialogue, by showcasing everyday people trying to make a difference. Food for the Future shares encouraging stories from family farmers, “big thinkers”, conservationists, and artisans who dedicate their lives to growing a brighter future in their communities and our world through “food for thought”, innovation, agri-food traditions, and leadership. Listen each week to see how you can contribute to our way forward together.

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Season 5 Episode 10:“Kitchen Garden: Join Peggy with family farmers Nathan Tebokkel and Alex Chesney from Thames River Melons to learn about bees and this year’s honey season.” 10.07.2026 20:26

“Kitchen Garden: Join Peggy with family farmers Nathan Tebokkel and Alex Chesney from Thames River Melons to learn about bees and this year’s honey season.”

Season 5 Episode 9:“A Farmer’s Life: Join Peggy with Mackenna Roth from the Middlesex Federation of Agriculture to hear about local flowers and new beginnings.” 03.07.2026 20:12

“A Farmer’s Life: Join Peggy with Mackenna Roth from the Middlesex Federation of Agriculture to hear about local flowers and new beginnings.”

Season 5 Episode 8:“Helping Hearts: Join Peggy with Hugh Fletcher, Lucia Lilbourne, and Bev Hughes to honour inductees to the Middlesex Agricultural Hall of Fame.” 26.06.2026 19:41

“Helping Hearts: Join Peggy with Hugh Fletcher, Lucia Lilbourne, and Bev Hughes to honour inductees to the Middlesex Agricultural Hall of Fame.”

Season 5 Episode 7: “ Growing Our World: Join Peggy with Craig Paterson, biologist at the St. Clair Regional Conservation Authority, to hear about the return of softshell turtles to our area.” 19.06.2026 20:47

Growing Our World: Join Peggy with Craig Paterson, biologist at the St. Clair Regional Conservation Authority, to hear about the return of softshell turtles to our area.

Season 5 Episode 6: “ Kitchen Garden: Join Peggy with Madaline Wilson, long-time home gardener, as we discuss excitement for a new food growing season.” 12.06.2026 20:15

“ Kitchen Garden: Join Peggy with Madaline Wilson, long-time home gardener, as we discuss excitement for a new food growing season.”

Season 5 Episode 5: “A Farmer’s Life: Join Peggy with Bonnie Sitter and Colin Field to honour the Farmerettes, girls working on farms in the 1940’s." 05.06.2026 20:20

“A Farmer’s Life: Join Peggy with Bonnie Sitter and Colin Field to honour the Farmerettes, girls working on farms in the 1940’s."

Season 5 Episode 4:"Helping Hearts: Join Peggy with Jim Collins, Founder of Harvest Hands Canada to hear about addressing hunger" 02.06.2026 21:37

"Helping Hearts: Join Peggy with Jim Collins, Founder of Harvest Hands Canada to hear about addressing hunger"

Season 5 Episode 3:“Growing Our World: Join Peggy with family farmers Chris and Vivian Crump to hear about the return of bluebirds and many more birds" 02.06.2026 21:18

“Growing Our World: Join Peggy with family farmers Chris and Vivian Crump to hear about the return of bluebirds and many more birds."

Season 5 Episode 2:Kitchen Garden: Join Peggy with Connor Flynn, “The Preserving Chef”, to celebrate rhubarb and asparagus season 02.06.2026 20:25

Kitchen Garden: Join Peggy with Connor Flynn, “The Preserving Chef”, to celebrate rhubarb and asparagus season.

Season 5 Episode 1: “A Farmer’s Life: Join Peggy with Ruth Talbot from the Middlesex Federation of Agriculture to honour farm moms”. 22.05.2026 20:20

A Farmer’s Life: Join Peggy with Ruth Talbot from the Middlesex Federation of Agriculture to honour farm moms

Season 3 Episode 52: “Hear how communities across Canada help out close to home in order to find unity and hope through food”. 22.06.2024 20:30

Season 3 Episode 51: "Find out how the whole family can meet local cheese makers while enjoying a day of rural sights and agricultural history on the Oxford County Cheese Trail ." 15.06.2024 20:27

Season 3 Episode 50:“Learn about farm vehicle road safety and why farmers need your help” 08.06.2024 20:29

Season 3 Episode 49: “Discover from Margaret Hudson, President and CEO of Burnbrae Farms, how women in agri-food leadership can build a legacy for the future”. 01.06.2024 20:02

Season 3 Episode 48: “Learn how two artisan bakers and jam makers create storybook memories for people of all ages”. 25.05.2024 20:30

Season 3 Episode 47: “Find out what school age children across Canada are doing to help our bees for World Bee Day” 18.05.2024 20:30

Season 3 Episode 46: “Hear how Margaret Hudson, President and CEO of Burnbrae Farms, embodies and envisions a future for women in leadership” 11.05.2024 20:28

Season 3 Episode 45: Learn how ecological farmers work together to lead research on their farms and share their findings 04.05.2024 20:30

Season 3 Episode 44: Discover how Canadians enjoy the history, heritage and culture of food and drink across the nation. 27.04.2024 20:28

Season 3, Episode 43: Hear how a Canadian botanist and gardening author appreciates the joys of nature through botanical illustration. 20.04.2024 20:38

Season 3, Episode 42: Find out how the Stratford Chefs School inspires the next generation of culinary artists in food sustainability 15.04.2024 20:32

Season 3 Episode 41: An ecological farmer featured in a series by the National Farmers’ Union. 06.04.2024 20:20

Season 3 Episode 40: Discover how Ontario’s historical agri-food buildings, tools, and way of life is preserved, and how you can experience it for a day. 30.03.2024 20:32

Season 3 Episode 39: Learn how maple syrup is graded, and where to enjoy maple-season activities across Ontario. 23.03.2024 20:38

Season 3 Episode 38: Find out how to enjoy every moment of this year’s home growing season by attracting wildlife and songbirds to your garden. 16.03.2024 20:40