Corus Radio

Food For the Future Hosted by Peggy O’Neil

Arts EN ↓ 163 episodes

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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Episodes

Season 3 Episode 37: Hear how a local country girl reflects on and celebrates her rural life. 09.03.2024 20:43

Season 3 Episode 36: Discover the ways that conservationists and ranchers collaborate to protect wildlife, and contribute to World Wildlife Day (March 3, 2024) 02.03.2024 20:33

Season 3 Episode 35: Learn how soups and stews keep us nourished and warm our hearts throughout the Winter months. 24.02.2024 21:30

Season 3 Episode 34: Find out how a food waste app is helping consumers save money and eat well, while businesses avoid losses. 17.02.2024 21:30

Season 3 Episode 33: Learn how vertical growing technology is transforming local food production all year long. 10.02.2024 20:36

Season 3 Episode 32: Learn how one community garden plans for Spring and for another season of sharing good, local food. 05.02.2024 21:26

Season 3 Episode 31: Discover the ways that local programming contributes to the aims of World Wetlands Day 27.01.2024 20:25

Season 3 Episode 30: Find out why restaurants across Canada are going green and how it helps build their brand and profits. 20.01.2024 20:41

Season 3 Episode 29: Learn how partnerships with small scale farmers in the Global South is creating a movement for change. 15.01.2024 20:38

Season 3 Episode 28: Learn about a father and daughter’s unique relationship working together at a local farmer’s market throughout the seasons. 06.01.2024 20:33

Season 3 Episode 27: Discover the ways that vision and leadership in rural communities sets the stage for new beginnings in agri-food. 30.12.2023 20:37

Season 3 Episode 26: Find out why past and present reflections on faith and fellowship in farming are part of the holiday season. 23.12.2023 19:04

Season 3 Episode 25: Learn how cranberries are grown and harvested by a family-run farm and business. 16.12.2023 21:45

Season 3 Episode 24: Learn about holiday baking across generations, and the ways knowledge is transferred across time and place. 09.12.2023 20:34

Season 3, Episode 23: Discover how a national, interdisciplinary network collaborates on regenerative soil management, and what is planned for World Soil Day (Dec. 5th) 02.12.2023 21:59

Season 3, Episode 22: Find out how an urban farm prepares their gardens for Winter, and hear their plans for community events throughout the season. 25.11.2023 21:35

Season 3 Episode 21: Hear about the importance of finding credible agri-food information and where to locate it. 18.11.2023 20:41

Season 3 Episode 20: Learn about agriculture’s unique cultural heritage and how farmers’ values, beliefs, and ways of living influence the world today. 11.11.2023 21:53

Season 3 Episode 19: Discover how financial health and literacy impact food insecurity, and what education is available to help overcome challenges. 04.11.2023 21:35

Season 3 Episode 18: Find out how culinary artists hone their craft and create the next generation of inspired eating, and how to enjoy in-season root vegetables. 28.10.2023 20:26

Season 3 Episode 17: Hear about the ways that, for over a century, Canadians have come together to celebrate rural quality of life at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. 21.10.2023 21:26

Season 3 Episode 16: Learn what is happening across the globe on World Food Day (October 16th), and see how small changes at home can make a big difference. 14.10.2023 22:42

Season 3 Episode 15: Find out what is happening for Fall on local, family-run farms, including apple-picking, visits to the pumpkin patch, and farmgate markets 07.10.2023 21:07

Season 3 Episode 14:- Discover ways to avoid waste in school lunches, and what is being done across Canada in support of a universal school food program. 30.09.2023 21:19

Season 3 Episode 13: Hear about innovative research on mandatory food system literacy in public education for Grades 1-12. 23.09.2023 21:27