About 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.
Podcast: Interview with Jess Davidson about Insights in the sector
Jess Davidson from Seneca Polytechnic discussed her dual roles as a professor in marketing and a principal investigator in the Faculty of Applied Research. She highlighted her extensive experience in the food and agriculture sectors, emphasizing the importance of food as a human right and its impact on health, community, and the economy. Davidson noted the challenges in direct communication between farmers and consumers, often hindered by major retailers. She advocated for better consumer und...
2 Sept 2026
Podcast: Interview with Katie about Ag Careers
In our interview with Kate from AgCareers, she highlighted the growing demand for skilled talent across the agriculture and agri-tech sectors, emphasizing that the industry offers diverse and evolving career pathways beyond traditional farming. She noted the importance of building awareness among youth and job seekers about opportunities in areas such as technology, sustainability, and food systems. Kate also stressed the need for hands-on learning, industry partnerships, and skills developme...
24 Aug 2026
Podcast: Interview with Jennifer Wright from Canadian Agriculture Human Resource Council
This interview with Jennifer Wright from the Canadian Agriculture Human Resource Council (CAHRC) about labour and workforce issues in Canada’s agri-food sector. Jennifer explains that CAHRC’s mandate is focused entirely on people in agriculture: they conduct labour market research on current and future supply and demand, perform skills analysis to understand what competencies are needed now and in the future, and support ag and agribusiness employers with HR tools, consulting, and training to...
18 Aug 2026
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 creates biologically complete compost and converts it into liquid amendments like compost tea and extracts, which restore the full soil food web for farms, gardens, cannabis cultivation, and restoration projects. Colleen emphasizes biodiversity, environmen...
10 Aug 2026
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 developing strategies to expand food production within the city. Part of their vision is the belief that young people, newcomers and new entrepreneurs should have more economic opportunities in the agri-food system. Many of their projects have embodied this v...
4 Aug 2026
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 fertilizer, leading the company to evolve and rebrand as Pure Life Soil in 2021, now run by the third generation. Helen, who has a lifelong passion for soil biology, joined three and a half years ago and describes their large indoor, temperature-controlled...
27 Jul 2026
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 production. Growing up in Italy, he chose an agriculture-focused high school and pursued the path of a “doctor agronomist,” working across crop production, science, and technology. Now part of the Philips horticultural lighting division as a sales appli...
20 Jul 2026
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 aging farming population. They connect soil health, plant health, and human health, emphasizing land stewardship, regenerative practices, and the importance of understanding the full agri-food value chain. Drawing parallels between early STEM education...
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