Welcome

Dr. John Cranfield

Associate Dean, External Relations | Ontario Agricultural College

Designing & Building Longer Lasting Food

Louis Colaruotolo, PhD Candidate

Department of Food Science | University of Guelph

Good food goes bad. Food scientists are using new tools to explore what causes food to deteriorate and using that knowledge to “build” foods with extended shelf lives. Between new materials made from foods, and technologies like 3D- printing, the future of longer lasting food is near.

Exploring Agriculture & Food Education in the Classroom

Mercedes Unwin

Program and Resource Manager | Agscape

Climate Change, food security, and technology are growing topics of interest for Kindergarten to Grade 12 Youth. Explore how to discuss these and more when learning how to bring agriculture and food education into the classroom with AgScape.

The Power of Online Learning: Foundations in Ag Management

Facilitated by Mairin Scannell

Project Manager | Ontario Agricultural College

Attendees at this talk will hear from different youth about how an online course has impacted their pursuit of a career in agriculture. Students from different backgrounds will be sharing their experience taking the free University of Guelph course called Foundations in Agricultural Management.

Attendees will also get the chance to ask the speakers questions, register for the course, and win U of G swag!

How Technology and Consumers are Changing the Food System 

Dr. Michael Von Massow

Food, Agricultural, and Resource Economics | University of Guelph

We are seeing significant changes in technology and demand that are reshaping the food system dramatically. Innovation from farm to fork is changing what we can do. As consumers, our changing appetites and knowledge is changing what the food system should do. These two forces will drive significant change in the structure and performance of food value changes. There are huge opportunities but food producers and sellers need to think strategically to be well-positioned to thrive.

Common Ground: How Soil Connects Us

Jordan Grigg, MSc Student

Sustainability Programme Coordinator | County of Wellington

School of Environmental Sciences | University of Guelph

Most of the food we eat begins in the soil. Most of our furniture and clothing also do. We are intrinsically linked to soil, but how often do we consider our role in maintaining and promoting soil health? Explore why you should care about soil and its role in the agri-food system.

Closing

Carleigh, MSc, MBA

Liaison Manager | Ontario Agricultural College