The Back 40

To learn more about the Ice Cream Technology Course at the University of Guelph please visit their website HERE.  .They have also developed a free online eBook that provides the basics of ice cream processing, formulations, ingredients and quality that can be found here: Ice Cream Technology eBook.Don't forget to follow us on your favourite podcast player and/or app to stay up to date on all new episodes!

If you want to learn more about their school programs or other events and resources that Growing Chefs has available visit their website here: https://growingchefsontario.ca/..Join us on your favourite podcast player/app.

Vineland Research and Innovation Centre is a uniquely Canadian organization dedicated to horticulture science and innovation. We deliver innovative products, solutions and services through a variety of research programs including Automation, Crop Protection, Consumer Insight and Plant Response & Variety Development. For more information and resources visit there website here: https://www.vinelandresearch.com/.

24 hours a Day. 7 Days a Week. 365 Days a Year. The Farmer Wellness Initiative provides access to free counselling services and tailored mental health support for Ontario farmers and their families. Bruce Butter, Zone 12 Director OFA & Chair of the Farmer Wellness Initiative Advisory Committee, joins us to discuss how the Farmer Wellness Initiative helps connect farmers with a support network rooted in rural Ontario. Support professionals are trained and have backgrounds in the ag industry to help support the unique needs of the farming community..The mental health helpline for farmers can be reached at 1-866-267-6255. Additional resources can be found on the Farmer Wellness Initiative website and learn more by watching the “Let’s Break Silence Together” Video..OFA has partnered with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Ontario Division and Lifeworks to develop and launch the initiative..Join us on your favourite podcast player/app.

For over 25 years, farmers have attended Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show to learn about the newest and most innovative products and technology in agriculture.  We’re excited to share interactive content from the field that gives participants a unique vantage point to experience agricultural equipment and technology up close and in-person.  To learn more about their upcoming shows visit their website here: www.outdoorfarmshow.comAs the voice of Agriculture in the Classroom Ontario, AgScape provides factual, balanced, curriculum-linked food literacy programs and resources to Ontario's educators and students. Learn more about AgScape's programs and resources visit their website here: https://agscape.ca/.The Teaching Excellence in Agriculture and Food Education Award is provided by AgScape in partnership with Canada's Outdoor Farm Show..Don't forget to like and follow us on your favourite podcast player/app to learn about new episodes & updates!

Run by youth for youth. That’s the idea behind the Junior Farmers Association of Ontario. Meghan McLeod, Director of Communications, joins us to discuss her experience with the JFAO and why rural youth should consider joining to develop strong community leaders. Contrary to their name, all rural youth are free to join whether or not they are directly involved in farming operations..To learn more about the Junior Farmers Association, join or find about local events visit their website here: https://www.jfao.on.ca/..Join us on your favourite podcast player/app.

6 Years. 15 Teams. Plans to future proof Canada’s food production. Tamara Rebanks, Chair of the Homegrown Innovation Challenge Taskforce and Director at Weston Family Foundation, joins us to discuss the Homegrown Innovation Challenge and how it aims to bring new solutions to allow Canadian farmers to compete with out of season produce. This massive undertaking being championed by the Weston Foundation aims to identify tools and technologies that enable Canadian farmers to sustainably and competitively grow berries out of season..To learn more about the Weston Family Foundation (https://westonfoundation.ca/) or the Homegrown Innovation Challenge (https://homegrownchallenge.ca/) please visit their websites..Join us on your favourite podcast player/app.

We spoke with Tatianna Schrieber (Social Research Director) and Arthur Davis (UNRP Director, Researcher & Portable Toilet Co-Ordinator) of the Rich Earth Institute about how their organization is researching ways to reclaim nurtients from waste, mainly urine. Can this be a suitable addition or replacement to current options? How can this benefit farmers? We discuss the technical & social hurdles they have had to overcome, but also the uses and comparison to conventional fertilizers..If you’d like to learn more about the Rich Earth Institute and their research programs please visit their website here (https://richearthinstitute.org/)..To listen on the go with your favourite podcast app.

On this episode of The Back 40 we spoke with Mike Bachner, Vice President at Grasslands Recruitment Specialists, regarding the current state of career opportunities in the agricultural sector. Mike discussed looking for new hires away from the farm, how the talent gap is driving technological innovations and how they are helping employers fill those gaps with skill sets that matter the most. . Looking for a career change and interested in the Agricultural Industry? Visit Grasslands Recruitment Specialists website for more information.

Are you ready to have a G'Day? This week we spoke with Scott Schoenfeldt about his website that connects consumers with farmers and food called G'Day. Scott, and friend Sean Menzie, combined their passion for food and farming to create a simple, easy to use direct to consumer platform. G'Day makes shopping local easy and gives consumers the freedom to connect directly with the faces behind their food! . Visit their website here (Shop G'Day) for more information.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to float in space? What about travel to the Moon? Maybe Mars? Our next guests on The Back 40, Lenore Newman & Evan Fraser, look at the incredible challenge within agriculture to bring food to Mars! Their new book Dinner on Mars shows how planning for futuristic colonies will help develop new innovations in products and technologies that address food sustainability & adaptability on Earth. . Get a sneek peak into their book and the thought process behind it by checking out the podcast episode below! . You can get a copy of Dinner on Mars everywhere books are sold on October 11th, 2022! . Guests: Lenore Newman Director, Food and Agriculture Institute; Canada Research Chair, Food Security and Environment & Evan Fraser Professor; Director, Arrell Food Institute.

Join us this week as Mike sits down with Renee Van Acker, the Dean of the Ontario Agricultural College at the University of Guelph. Mike and Renee discuss the notion that there are limited or restrictive careers in Agriculture that dissuade many from entering the industry. As an educator for those looking to pursue careers in Agriculture, Renee explains where these notions may come from as well as providing examples of the need and opportunities for those in the agriculture field. Renee also gives a breakdown of the OAC, giving examples of the experiences of the program as well as long term goals that can be achieved with the education.

Join us this week as Mike sits down with Jenn Pfenning on her back deck as they discuss Food Insecurity. The conversation explores personal experiences with food insecurity and the cycle of food insecurity that many face on a daily basis. Jenn and Mike go into the factors that can lead to instability in food systems that are often filled with low quality low cost alternatives. As we discuss the issues and reasonings behind food insecurity we also provide ideas and theories that seek to inspire improvement for insecurity in our food networks.

This week on The Back 40 we are joined by Dwayne Henderson with Great Lakes Helicopters. Join Mike and Dwayne as they discuss the ins and outs of the helicopter business. Dwayne became interested in helicopters as a hobby but now operates Great Lakes Helicopters out of Cambridge. Dwayne breaks down how he and his family got into the helicopter business and how they now operate the business. Dwayne and Mike talk about the most common jobs they see throughout their season from their helicopter school, chartered flights, agriculture spraying and more.

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High Heels and Canola Fields is an established brand that continues to grow within the agriculture and farming community. It consists of social media, blogs, podcasts motivational speaking, and much more. The content revolves around food, farming, family, mental health and agriculture trends and topics that impact farmers and the industry. It was created with the purpose of helping the ag industry make positive and everlasting change.  To learn more about Lesley Kelly, her work, podcast and more visit her website here: https://highheelsandcanolafields.com/. .The Do More Agriculture Foundation is the national voice and champion for mental health in Canadian agriculture and is changing the culture of agriculture to one where all are encouraged, supported, and empowered to take care of their mental wellbeing. Those working in the agriculture industry are among the most vulnerable when it comes to mental health issues. By collaborating with the entire industry and those working to address the state of mental health in Agriculture, we can and will make a substantial impact.  Visit their website here (https://www.domore.ag/) to learn more..Don't forget to follow us on your favourite podcast player and/or app to stay up to date on all new episodes!

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