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In this episode, Mike has a conversation with Angela Straathof, a soil scientist with the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association. This is the first half of a longer conversation.

We are hearing more and more about large food retailers increasing the charges they put on suppliers.  These are the costs of doing business with these retailers who provide access to a large share of the consumer base.

Nicholas Bannon, a third year BA Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics student has been awarded the 2020 Precision Agriculture Scholarship.

Agriculture is at the intersection of many issues such as poverty, health problems and environmental concerns. Prof. Alfons Weersink, Department of Food, Agriculture and Resource Economics, is investigating how new agricultural technologies such as bioproducts and big data can affect producers, the markets, and the environment.

Mental health is a topic we need to bring to the fore, in agriculture and everywhere. During ag mental health week, Mike spoke with Jason Medows, host of the mental health focused Ag State of Mind podcast, about the issue and how to help.

At the OAC Welcome Back Event on September 25th, Debbie was one of four recipients of the Staff Award for More Than 10 Years of OAC Service.