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Join Peggy O’Neil, host of Food For The Future, presented by Platinum Elite sponsor, Burnbrae Farms – a hope-inspiring show that brings the Humanities to today’s food dialogue, by showcasing everyday people trying to make a difference. Food for the Future shares encouraging stories from family farmers, “big thinkers”, conservationists, and artisans who dedicate their lives to growing a brighter future in their communities and our world through “food for thought”, innovation, agri-food traditions, and leadership. Listen each week to see how you can contribute to our way forward together.

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    Season 5 Episode 13: “A Farmer's Life: Join Peggy with Senator Rob Black to hear about a life of leadership in agri-food".

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 21:58


    A Farmer's Life: Join Peggy with Senator Rob Black to hear about a life of leadership in agri-food.

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    Season 5 Episode 12: “Helping Hearts: Join Peggy with Kathy MacKay from the Middlesex London Food Policy Council to learn about a vision for our local food system.”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 20:24


    “Helping Hearts: Join Peggy with Kathy MacKay from the Middlesex London Food Policy Council to learn about a vision for our local food system.”

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    Season 5 Episode 11:“Join Peggy with Jessica King from the Long Point Regional Conservation Authority to discover what citizen science is and how apps like iNaturalist Canada help report rare and at-risk species."

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 21:11


    Join Peggy with Jessica King from the Long Point Regional Conservation Authority to discover what citizen science is and how apps like iNaturalist Canada help report rare and at-risk species."

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    Season 5 Episode 10:“Kitchen Garden: Join Peggy with family farmers Nathan Tebokkel and Alex Chesney from Thames River Melons to learn about bees and this year's honey season.”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 20:26


    “Kitchen Garden: Join Peggy with family farmers Nathan Tebokkel and Alex Chesney from Thames River Melons to learn about bees and this year's honey season.”

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    Season 5 Episode 9:“A Farmer's Life: Join Peggy with Mackenna Roth from the  Middlesex Federation of Agriculture to hear about local flowers and new beginnings.”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 20:12


    “A Farmer's Life: Join Peggy with Mackenna Roth from the  Middlesex Federation of Agriculture to hear about local flowers and new beginnings.”

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    Season 5 Episode 8:“Helping Hearts: Join Peggy with Hugh Fletcher, Lucia Lilbourne, and Bev Hughes to honour inductees to the Middlesex Agricultural Hall of Fame.”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 19:41


    “Helping Hearts: Join Peggy with Hugh Fletcher, Lucia Lilbourne, and Bev Hughes to honour inductees to the Middlesex Agricultural Hall of Fame.”

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    Season 5 Episode 7: “ Growing Our World: Join Peggy with Craig Paterson, biologist at the St. Clair Regional Conservation Authority, to hear about the return of softshell turtles to our area.”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 20:47


    Growing Our World: Join Peggy with Craig Paterson, biologist at the St. Clair Regional Conservation Authority, to hear about the return of softshell turtles to our area.

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    Season 5 Episode 6: “ Kitchen Garden: Join Peggy with Madaline Wilson, long-time home gardener, as we discuss excitement for a new food growing season.”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 20:15


    “ Kitchen Garden: Join Peggy with Madaline Wilson, long-time home gardener, as we discuss excitement for a new food growing season.”

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    Season 5 Episode 5: “A Farmer's Life: Join Peggy with Bonnie Sitter and Colin Field to honour the Farmerettes, girls working on farms in the 1940's."

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 20:20


    “A Farmer's Life: Join Peggy with Bonnie Sitter and Colin Field to honour the Farmerettes, girls working on farms in the 1940's."

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    Season 5 Episode 4:"Helping Hearts: Join Peggy with Jim Collins, Founder of Harvest Hands Canada to hear about addressing hunger"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 21:37


    "Helping Hearts: Join Peggy with Jim Collins, Founder of Harvest Hands Canada to hear about addressing hunger"

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    Season 5 Episode 3:“Growing Our World: Join Peggy with family farmers Chris and Vivian Crump to hear about the return of bluebirds and many more birds"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 21:18


    “Growing Our World: Join Peggy with family farmers Chris and Vivian Crump to hear about the return of bluebirds and many more birds."

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    Season 5 Episode 2:Kitchen Garden: Join Peggy with Connor Flynn, “The Preserving Chef”, to celebrate rhubarb and asparagus season.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 20:25


    Kitchen Garden: Join Peggy with Connor Flynn, “The Preserving Chef”, to celebrate rhubarb and asparagus season.

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    Season 4 Episode 1: “A Farmer's Life: Join Peggy with Ruth Talbot from the Middlesex Federation of Agriculture to honour farm moms”.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 20:20


    A Farmer's Life: Join Peggy with Ruth Talbot from the Middlesex Federation of Agriculture to honour farm moms

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    Season 3 Episode 52: “Hear how communities across Canada help out close to home in order to find unity and hope through food”.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 20:30


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    Season 3 Episode 51:“A Day in Search of Cheese”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 20:27


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    Season 3 Episode 50:“Learn about farm vehicle road safety and why farmers need your help”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2024 20:29


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    Season 3 Episode 49: “Discover from Margaret Hudson, President and CEO of Burnbrae Farms, how women in agri-food leadership can build a legacy for the future”.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 20:02


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    Season 3 Episode 48: “Learn how two artisan bakers and jam makers create storybook memories for people of all ages”.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2024 20:30


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    Season 3 Episode 47: “Find out what school age children across Canada are doing to help our bees for World Bee Day”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2024 20:30


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    Season 3 Episode 46: “Hear how Margaret Hudson, President and CEO of Burnbrae Farms, embodies and envisions a future for women in leadership”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2024 20:28


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    Season 3 Episode 45: Learn how ecological farmers work together to lead research on their farms and share their findings

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2024 20:30


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    Season 3 Episode 44: Discover how Canadians enjoy the history, heritage and culture of food and drink across the nation.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2024 20:28


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    Season 3, Episode 43: Learn how an environmental scientist uses art, including sketching in nature, to appreciate the natural world.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024 20:38


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    Season 3, Episode 42: Find out how the Stratford Chefs School inspires the next generation of culinary artists in food sustainability

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 20:32


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    Season 3 Episode 41: An ecological farmer featured in a series by the National Farmers' Union.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2024 20:20


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    Season 3 Episode 40: Discover how Ontario's historical agri-food buildings, tools, and way of life is preserved, and how you can experience it for a day.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 20:32


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    Season 3 Episode 39: Learn how maple syrup is graded, and where to enjoy maple-season activities across Ontario.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2024 20:38


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    Season 3 Episode 38: Find out how to enjoy every moment of this year's home growing season by attracting wildlife and songbirds to your garden.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 20:40


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    Season 3 Episode 37: Hear how a local country girl reflects on and celebrates her rural life.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 20:43


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    Season 3 Episode 36: Discover the ways that conservationists and ranchers collaborate to protect wildlife, and contribute to World Wildlife Day (March 3, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 20:33


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    Season 3 Episode 35: Learn how soups and stews keep us nourished and warm our hearts throughout the Winter months.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2024 21:30


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    Season 3 Episode 34: Find out how a food waste app is helping consumers save money and eat well, while businesses avoid losses.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2024 21:30


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    Season 3 Episode 33: Learn how vertical growing technology is transforming local food production all year long.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2024 20:36


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    Season 3 Episode 32: Learn how one community garden plans for Spring and for another season of sharing good, local food.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 21:26


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    Season 3 Episode 31: Discover the ways that local programming contributes to the aims of World Wetlands Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2024 20:25


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    Season 3 Episode 30: Find out why restaurants across Canada are going green and how it helps build their brand and profits.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2024 20:41


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    Season 3 Episode 29: Learn how partnerships with small scale farmers in the Global South is creating a movement for change.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 20:38


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    Season 3 Episode 28: Learn about a father and daughter's unique relationship working together at a local farmer's market throughout the seasons.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2024 20:33


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    Season 3 Episode 27: Discover the ways that vision and leadership in rural communities sets the stage for new beginnings in agri-food.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2023 20:37


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    Season 3 Episode 26: Find out why past and present reflections on faith and fellowship in farming are part of the holiday season.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 19:04


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    Season 3 Episode 25: Learn how cranberries are grown and harvested by a family-run farm and business.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2023 21:45


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    Season 3 Episode 24: Learn about holiday baking across generations, and the ways knowledge is transferred across time and place.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 20:34


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