In the first episode of the AgScape Feeding Innovation Podcast, we talk to teacher and professional chef Tristan Hertzog.

Tristan shares his passion for imparting the importance of understanding where your ingredients come from, and how that understanding makes his students better chefs, and more informed participants in Ontario's food system.

Links:
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Fellowes High School
https://fhs.rcdsb.on.ca/en/
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Tristan's Company- From The Ground Up Culinary
www.fromgroundupculinary.com
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Request one of our free Agriculture and Food Lessons for your Ontario Classroom! (Grades 7-12)
www.AgScape.ca/Request-TA
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www.AgScape.ca

AgScape is an Ontario charity dedicated to bringing Agriculture & Food education into the classroom! Our Teacher Ambassadors will work alongside you to show your students the role they play in Canada’s food system as informed consumers - and they will also be exposed to all the opportunities for future careers waiting for them in the Canadian Food and Agriculture sector!

Read our 2020 Annual General Report!

Our Vision
A world where the agri-food sector is recognized as a vehicle for positive social, economic, and environmental impact.

Our Mission
We empower Ontario students with impartial and accurate information to increase awareness of the agri-food system and ignite interest in related careers.

WHY WE DO IT:

Lack of consumer knowledge about food and farming systems is a contributing factor to the economic challenges facing Ontario’s agri-food industry.

Myths about food and farming constantly challenge the growth and progress of the agri-food industry

Educating students about food and farming can help dispel myths, create a deeper interest and connection to food, and promote local (Canadian) food.

There is a disconnect between the agri-food industry and consumers

Agriculture is currently not recognized as a separate subject within the Ontario curriculum

HOW WE DO IT:

Creative programming connects food, farming, and health, expanding the profile of Ontario’s agri-food sector.

We collaborate with partners to deliver education programming that excites students and teachers, and encompasses all food production systems in Ontario.

We connect classrooms with agri-food perspectives that increase understanding, encourage critical thinking, and stimulate dialogue.