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Hot topics in food and farming in Ontario, Canada and beyond. We draw on stories in Canada's agri-food community, research at University of Guelph, and global perspectives. The show celebrates the people, businesses, ideas, and research that shape the food we eat.
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Who is helping farmers navigate the future of agriculture? (opens the original)
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From climate change and food security to new technologiesand changing markets, farmers face increasingly complex challenges. On this episode of FoodFarmTalk on CFRU 93.3 FM, we discuss“The Importance of Agricultural Extension Officers in Modern Agriculture.” 🎙️ Our Speakers: 👨🏾🎓 Andrew Lonta —Graduate Student, University of Guelph 🎙️ Isaac Quansah — Host, FoodFarmTalk 🎙️ Paul Smith — Co-host, FoodFarmTalk We explore: 🌾 How extension officers support farmers 📱 The role of technology and innovati
Agriculture in Ghana as Compared to Ontario, Canada (opens the original)
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What does it mean to be a farmer in Ghana compared with Ontario, Canada? In this episode of Food Farm Talk on CFRU 93.3 FM, Isaac Quansah sits down with Paul Smith for an engaging discussion exploring the similarities and differences between agricultural systems in Ghana and Ontario.We discuss who farmers are, how people enter farming, farming methods and technologies, major crops and livestock, government and NGO support, and the key challenges farmers face in both contexts.From Ghana's predomi
The Future of Agricultural Knowledge Sharing with Ataharul Chowdhury (opens the original)
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Ataharul Chowdhury joins Isaac Quansah and Paul Smith to talk about the future of agricultural knowledge sharing through extension and advisory services. Dr. Chowdhury is Associate Professor of Capacity Development and Extension and Program Graduate Coordinator in the Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph. Ataharul grew up on a family farm in Bangladesh, and also had opportunities to live, study and work in different countries. He developed a passionate interest in food, agriculture
Isaac Quansah joins Food Farm Talk on CFRU (opens the original)
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Isaac Quansah is a graduate student in international development in his Capacity Development and Extension Program at the Ontario Agricultural College at the University of Guelph. Isaac is joining Food Farm Talk on CFRU as a host and producer, with Paul Smith. Isaac is from Ghana in west Africa and hopes to play a role in rural development back in Ghana. He grew up in rural Ghana, farming casava, maize, and cocoa with his family. First attending university in Accra, the capital city of Ghana, Is
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