Agri Ventures Media - STEM Minds and Boreal Farms
Agriventures is a STEM Minds and Boreal Farms initiative that merges education, agriculture and innovation. We aim to support sustainable practices while emphasizing the importance of technology in farming methods. Through collaboration and creativity, we are ready to transform the agricultural landscape.
Episodes
5 episodes
Podcast: Interview with Colleen about Science of Plants and Soil
Colleen Dempster, President and CEO of Rewild Soils Lab in Uxbridge, works at the intersection of ecology, soil science, and education to support a healthier local food system. Her work focuses on “rewilding” both ecosystems and people: she cre...
Podcast: Interview with Rhonda and James – Toronto Urban Growers
Toronto Urban Growers is a diverse and inclusive network of individuals and organizations committed to scaling up urban agriculture in the city. They serve a network that cultivates relationships, and help new leaders emerge, while develo...
Interview with Helen from PureLife
Brandon interviews Helen from Pure Life Soil, a regenerative soil company in west Toronto that grew out of a family bait business over 50 years ago. The founders discovered that their byproduct—worm castings—is a highly potent, microbe-rich fer...
Interview with Amos about LED Lights and Agronomy - Episode 2
In this interview, Amos Bassi, a senior plant specialist and agronomist with international experience across Europe, Asia, and North America, shares how a lifelong passion for agriculture led him to specialize in sustainable and efficient food ...
Podcast: Interview with Anu and Brandon - Episode 1
STEM Minds founder Anu Bidani and “agripreneur” Brandan Hebor discuss their shared mission to inspire youth and newcomers to see agri-food and agri-tech as innovative, meaningful career paths that address food insecurity, climate change, and an...