A podcast grounded in the lived experiences of leaders across Canada&#39;s food systems, dedicated to inspiring and supporting those shaping its future. Hosted by UFV&#39;s Food and Agriculture Institute through the Sustainable Food Systems for Canada (SF4C) Inspire Series, this podcast highlights conversations with thinkers and experts from various sectors across the Canadian agricultural landscape. If you’re an early stage or aspiring agri-food innovator, entrepreneur, or thought leader, be sure to tune in and experience the power of storytelling, and allow the lived experiences of others help guide and inspire you as you navigate your own journey.Interested in engaging with the content further, or connecting with one of our guests? Head to the Inspire Series blog on the Food and Agriculture Institute’s webpage to find supplementary resources, audio transcripts, guest biographies, and more.

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In this conversation with Kate Durisek (BC Wine Grape Council, Sustainable Winegrowing BC) and Dr. Alesandros Glaros (UFV Food and Agriculture Institute), we discuss how collaboration between innovators and producers is crucial for successful development and adoption of new products and technologies. Kate shares insights with us through her extensive knowledge and experience in the BC wine industry, and Alex discusses an exciting new mentorship program that has just launched. Tune in to hear more about climate-related challenges facing BC wine grape farmers, as well as how entrepreneurs and the agricultural industry can collaborate to ensure emerging technologies meet real needs.

Cultivating Futures Ep. 2: Mobilizing the Canadian Wine Industry in a Changing Climate

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Welcome to Cultivating Futures! If you’re an early stage or aspiring agri-food innovator, then you’re in the right place! In this first episode, Cameron and Ramneek, members of the Food and Agriculture Institute team, introduce the podcast and what listeners can expect for future episodes, and the series as a whole.

Cultivating Futures Ep. 1: Welcome to Cultivating Futures!

*A podcast grounded in the lived experiences of leaders across Canada's food systems, dedicated to inspiring and supporting those shaping its future.*

Hosted by UFV's Food and Agriculture Institute through the Sustainable Food Systems for Canada (SF4C) Inspire Series, this podcast highlights conversations with thinkers and experts from various sectors across the Canadian agricultural landscape. If you’re an early stage or aspiring agri-food innovator, entrepreneur, or thought leader, be sure to tune in and experience the power of storytelling, and allow the lived experiences of others help guide and inspire you as you navigate your own journey.

Interested in engaging with the content further, or connecting with one of our guests? Head to the Inspire Series blog on the Food and Agriculture Institute’s webpage to find supplementary resources, audio transcripts, guest biographies, and more.