Agriculture

Pollinator protection is important to ensure crops are producing seeds and fruit. The most common pollinators are bees.

How might we encourage more support for the bee?

Aquaculture industry has evolved over the years. How might we utilize / enhance the aquaculture industry to improve food security world wide?

Transition of farm operations is often required to remain successful. Some farmers may opt to switch to an Agri-Tourism Business. How might we support a small local farmer in the transition to a successful agri-tourism operation?

Research is continuously progressing in the agriculture industry.

How might we use Canadian Scientific collaboration and research to further Agricultural practices?

Genetically Modified Organisms are a component of much of the food we eat. How might we help our residents understand the benefits and concerns related to GMO’s?

The Ontario Government proposes more protection for our water resources.

How might we encourage local agriculture businesses to utilize water efficiently?

Equipment is a major factor in the evolution of the agriculture sector. How might we help to innovate a local farm or piece of farm equipment?

The Ontario Government is making significant investments into Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

How might we utilize these funds to provide strategies that farmers will be able to implement?

Many humans struggle with mental health issues.

How might we encourage more animal assisted therapy to be used to promote wellness ?

Work-life Balance is very personal and will vary based on one’s priorities, especially in the Agriculture world of 24/7. What suggestions would you make to support individuals in this sector to maintain a Work-life balance?

Our world is constantly changing to develop more efficient and safer ways to complete tasks by incorporating robotics systems.Five Roles Robots Will Play in the Future of Farming

How can we incorporate robotics to support this sector while maintaining employment opportunities?

What is the impact this sector has on the Environment? How can we minimize the impact this sector has on the environment?

Sustainability is about meeting the current needs of the Agriculture Sector without compromising the needs of the future of this sector

How can we help to ensure the sustainability of the Agriculture sector?

The United Nations has categorized the many challenges we face globally and has developed 17 interconnected Goals. Which Global Sustainable Development goals might this sector be able to best support and How might we help them to support this goal?

Entrepreneurs are considered “agents of change”. They have the ability to “change the way we live and work. Their innovations may improve standards of living, create jobs and contribute to a growing economy”. (Investopedia) How might you be an “agent of change” in this sector?