Mar 4, 2022
This week, Dr. Nyong'o speaks on the future of farming, the power of nature, and the importance of our everyday choices. Listen to her thoughts on how we can improve personal and collective sustainability by making considerate choices about what we eat, and where we source it from.
I find myself thinking more about how and where my
food is grown and sourced, and whether we are sustaining the soil
so that we can sustain ourselves, future generations and Mother
Earth.
To help answer the above, and in honour of
International Women's Day, I chat with Dr. Nyagoy Nyong'o, the CEO
of Fairtrade Africa. Born and raised in Kenya by a mother who was a
farmer, Dr. Nyong'o's commitment to improving the livelihoods of
small-scale farmers and agricultural workers were formed early in
her life and has deepened over the years.
Dr. Nyong'o life story is rich in adventure and
insight. She was the first woman to earn a Ph.D. in Forestry, and
she has worked worldwide to better lives and our planet. Dr.
Nyong'o will open your eyes to what it's like to work on a farm
where workers aren't protected, and women, the majority of the
labour force, make a fraction of what the men do.
Dr. Nyong'o offers a sustainable and fair path
forward for the world. We must first take care of all the small
farmers and treat the soil to ensure the farm to plate supply chain
remains intact, and we eat affordable food with a conscience.
Dr. John Cranfield, one of Canada's thought leaders
on agriculture, serves as Associate Dean for External Relations in
the Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph. John talks
about how Canada can become a 'superpower' in agriculture and what
it will take in terms of technology and our ability to attract a
new generation to this exciting opportunity.
Fairtrade Africa - https://fairtradeafrica.net
Fairtrade
International
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fairtrade/
Twitter: @FAIRTRADE
Instagram: @fairtradeofficial
Dr. Nyagoy
Nyong’o
Twitter: @Fairtrade_CEO
John Cranfield
To chat with Tony Chapman
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RBC - https://www.rbc.com
RBC, FCC and the University of Guelph e-learning course
- https://www.realagriculture.com/2021/11/rbc-fcc-and-university-of-guelph-launch-new-e-learning-farm-management-course/
RBC and University of Guelph - https://www.recruitguelph.ca/cecs/UofG-RBC-partners
RBC - Canadian Woman Entrepreneur Awards -
https://discover.rbcroyalbank.com/rbc-canadian-women-entrepreneur-awards-cwea-a-virtual-celebration-of-impact-and-achievement/
University of Guelph - https://www.uoguelph.ca
Farm Credit Canada - https://www.fcc-fac.ca/en.html