Corus Radio

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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Episodes

Season 3 Episode 12: Hear how farmers stand together across Canada to participate in the United Nations’ decade of Family Farmers (2019-2028) 16.09.2023 18:47

Season 3 Episode 11: Find out how folklore imparts knowledge about life in agri-food from days gone by, and how it helps inform our world today 09.09.2023 21:22

Season 3, Episode 10: Learn how community supported agriculture works, and the ways farmers and consumers collaborate to reduce food loss and waste. 02.09.2023 20:30

Season 3, Episode 9: Discover how youth across Canada learn leadership skills and make a difference in their communities in agri-food. 26.08.2023 20:27

Season 3 Episode 8: Hear how individuals across Canada contribute to the United Nations’ decade for eco-system restoration 19.08.2023 21:35

Season 3 Episode 7: Find out how an inclusive community garden shares the harvest in every sense. 12.08.2023 21:26

Season 3 Episode 6: Learn how technology-enabled food rescue along with dedicated volunteers and staff create a significant impact in their community. 05.08.2023 19:23

Season 3 Episode 5: Discover how agri-food economists contribute to policy and everyday life in order to balance production and consumption. 29.07.2023 21:08

Season 3 Episode 4: Hear how two innovators inspire peace and love through flowers and…local honey! 22.07.2023 21:46

Season 3 Episode 3: Find out how a desire to help turned into an expansive urban rooftop garden that contributes to a flourishing community. 17.07.2023 20:18

Season 3 Episode 2: Learn what is happening on an Alberta beef farm and how food loss can be managed through an innovative program. 08.07.2023 20:01

Season 3, Episode 1: Discover how philosophers use logic and other methods to find answers and how this relates to food questions of the day. 01.07.2023 21:45

Season 2, Episode 52: Hear how nature and spirituality meet to honor and protect bees—800 species across the world, as we look forward to this year’s World Bee Day. 13.05.2023 20:52

Season 2, Episode 51: Find out what is happening in how growing at the start of a new season and how to practice safety from lifting to sunscreen and soil testing. 06.05.2023 24:58

Season 2, Episode 50: Learn why it is important to learn about nutrition, food safety and how to plan meals on a budget. 29.04.2023 20:56

Season 2, Episode 49: Discover how farmers work to preserve the soil, research ecological best practices, and share their work with each other and the world. 22.04.2023 20:47

Season 2, Episode 48: Hear how farmers advance their profession and network, advocate for farmland preservation and plan for Spring. 17.04.2023 21:10

Season 2, Episode 47: Find out what one Canadian community is doing to clean up its river banks and to improve the environment through community action. 07.04.2023 21:55

Season 2, Episode 46: Learn why avoiding food waste and loss through food rescue is an important social action to help feed hungry families. 01.04.2023 20:35

Season 2, Episode 45: Discover how family gardening is a creative process and how each new season is a new canvass to explore. 25.03.2023 22:53

Season 2, Episode 44: Hear how staff, volunteers, partners, and communities collaborate to protect fisheries, freshwater ecosystems, and coldwater resources for our future generations. 18.03.2023 21:28

Season 2, Episode 43: Find out what a “year in the life” is like for Canada’s oldest seed company, while learning about indoor planting and planning for a new gardening season. 11.03.2023 20:55

Season 2, Episode 42: Learn how to use up groceries, transform leftovers, and love every bite, while helping our planet by avoiding food waste 10.03.2023 21:16

Learn how to use up groceries, transform leftovers, and love every bite, while helping our planet by avoiding food waste

Season 2, Episode 41: Discover how farmers partner to restore and preserve Canada’s wetlands as we celebrate World Wildlife Day, coming up on March 3rd. 10.03.2023 21:47

Season 2, Episode 40: Hear how Ontario plans to work together to strengthen our agri-food sector, support economic growth, and ensure an on-going high quality food supply. 18.02.2023 21:42