Sustainable Food Systems for Canada
Sustainable Food Systems for Canada
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Cultivating Futures is a Sustainable Food Systems for Canada (SF4C) podcast hosted by the Food and Agriculture Institute (FAI) at the University of the Fraser Valley.
The FAI is an interdisciplinary research institute that focuses on issues, challenges, and sustainability solutions related to food and farm systems. We partner with a diversity of researchers, industry leaders, and governments to build knowledge and tools for moving toward sustainable, resilient food systems for communities and regions in British Columbia, Canada, and across the globe.
The FAI is also a part of SF4C, a national innovation and entrepreneurship network made up of post-secondary institutions, and organizations across Canada. SF4C has 4 regional nodes, with the FAI being the West Coast Innovation Node..-Langley,-BC.-Unsplash_rounded-corners-600x400.png)
Cameron James (she/her) is the Communications Specialist with the Food and Agriculture Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley. With a background in Environmental Studies and Sustainable Business Leadership, Cameron has a passion for viewing the world and her role in it through an interconnected, systems-thinking lens. She considers it an honour to play a role in the acceleration of sustainable change through knowledge mobilization, increasing resource accessibility, and amplifying the work of impact-driven thinkers and leaders within her community and beyond. View Cameron's full profile here.
Ramneek Dhunna is a University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) graduate with a Bachelor of Environmental Studies in Natural Sciences and a certificate in Geographic Information Systems. Her research, notably on the socioeconomic impacts of secondary suites on Agricultural Land Reserves, has been presented at academic conferences. With a background in urban forestry and contaminated site management, she has contributed to diverse environmental initiatives, including the Ocean Heroes Network. Ramneek worked as a researcher at the Food and Agriculture Institute at UFV with a primary focus on One Health. View Ramneek's full profile here.
Cultivating Futures Host 00:02
Grounded in experience, driven by inspiration.
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Cultivating Futures Host 0:02
Welcome to Cultivating Futures, a podcast dedicated to inspiring and shaping the future of our food systems, through sharing the lived experiences of those who have paved the way.
Cameron James 0:10
Hi everyone, and welcome to the first episode of Cultivating Futures. My name is Cameron, and today I’m joined by Ramneek, and we are a part of the Food and Agriculture Institute team, at the University of the Fraser Valley, in British Columbia. The Food and Agriculture Institute is an interdisciplinary research institute that focuses on issues, challenges, and sustainability solutions related to food and farm systems, and is also the host of this podcast.
Ramneek Dhunna 0:36
We partner with a diversity of researchers, industry leaders, and governments to build knowledge and tools for moving toward sustainable, resilient food systems for communities and regions in British Columbia, Canada, and across the globe. We are also the West Coast Innovation Node of Sustainable Food Systems for Canada, or SF4C, which is a national innovation and entrepreneurship network.
Cameron James 0:59
So why did we start this podcast?
Ramneek Dhunna 1:01
Cultivating Futures is a part of the SF4C Inspire Series, which is a platform dedicated to increasing access to mentorship and guidance in the ever-changing agricultural landscape. Our goal with Cultivating Futures is to engage with thinkers and experts with different backgrounds and experiences across sectors within the Canadian agri-food system.
Cameron James 1:21
So, if you’re an early stage or aspiring agri-food innovator, entrepreneur, or thought leader, chances are there will be some resources offered through this podcast and the larger series, that will be of value to you as you navigate the varying stages of your career journey.
If you are interested in engaging with the content further or connecting with one of our guests, be sure to head to the Inspire Series blog on the Food and Agriculture Institute’s webpage. With each podcast episode, you can find supplementary resources for each episode, audio transcripts, guest biographies, and more.
Stay tuned and join us as we experience the power of storytelling through the personal journeys of those who have helped pave the way, to help guide and inspire you, as you navigate your own.
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Cultivating Futures Host 2:05
For more information on Sustainable Food Systems for Canada, visit sf4c.ca.
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Cultivating Futures Host 2:14
The Food and Agriculture Institute gratefully acknowledges the honour of being situated on the traditional territory of the Stó:lō peoples, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.