A roadmap for a more sustainable Canadian food system through vertical agriculture

In this webinar CAPI’s 2022-2024 doctoral fellows present findings from their research report titled “A Roadmap to Support Decision Making on the Implementation of Vertical Farming in Canada” and engage in discussion surrounding policy considerations for implementing vertical farming in Canada.
The third cohort of CAPI Doctoral Fellows (2022-2024) was tasked with focusing their research on the intersection of agricultural trade, the environment and food security. In light of recent trade disruptions, food security concerns and climate change commitments, CAPI is interested in how they are impacting Canadian agriculture and agri-food and the policy implications. The report discussed in this webinar is the final deliverable in the second year of the two year program, showcasing the interdisciplinary nature of the fellows’ research as it relates to a roadmap to support decision makers in addressing the challenges and opportunities in implementing vertical farming and sustainable food systems in Canada.
CAPI recognizes the importance of fostering and mentoring the next generation of thought leaders emerging from Doctoral programs across Canada, who are working in multi-disciplinary fields. Through this program, CAPI offers a small, innovative group of young students the opportunity to apply their newfound knowledge and expertise to some of agriculture’s most critical policy issues.
This webinar is supported in part by the RBC Foundation through RBC Tech for Nature as part of CAPI’s larger environmental initiative, Spearheading Sustainable Solutions and through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership’s AgriCompetitiveness Program.