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March 1, 2026

Food Careers Podcast

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Food Careers Podcast: Episode 21 – What it takes to build an effective team with Syngenta’s David Hoar

Craig Lester April 17, 2021

Food Careers talks to Syngenta's David Hoar about his career path and how it's empowering work…

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Food Careers: Episode 20 – The end game with Marcel Blais, President of Chop Steakhouse & Bar

Craig Lester February 19, 2021

In this episode, Jill and Marcel have an authentic and vulnerable discussion about how the hospitality…

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Food Careers: Episode 19 – How to build a brand

Craig Lester February 15, 2021

In this episode, Jill talks to Scott Dickson, a partner at the accounting firm of MNP.…

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Food Careers: Episode 18 – Growing more than crops, it’s also about building strong communities

Guest Author January 23, 2021

Jill Harvie talks to Deborah Michaelson, from Michaelson Meadows. She is a farmer and entrepreneur who…

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Food Careers: Episode 17 – Family Feedlot Operator Kevin Serfas, why building bigger is better

Guest Author December 22, 2020

Jill Harvie talks to Kevin Serfas, a farmer and entrepreneur from Alberta who is currently building…

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Food Careers: Episode 16: Food and the Olympic dream with pro-athlete Sage Watson

Craig Lester December 1, 2020

Jill talks to Sage Watson, a pro runner, Olympic athlete in 400m hurdles and team Canada…

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Food Careers: Episode 15 – Straight to the top, personal board of director and why it works

Craig Lester November 17, 2020

Jill talks to her mentee and friend Eugenie Officer, the Social Media Marketing Consultant at Farm…

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Food Careers: Episode 14 – A world-renowned butcher and the art of meat cutting

Craig Lester October 28, 2020

In this episode, Jill meets with Michael Young to talk about his work with Canada Beef…

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Food Careers: Episode 13 – Howtoeat.ca, a fresh perspective on a path to healthy eating

Craig Lester October 21, 2020

Jill, Erin, and Dara talk about how to relax when it comes to your food choices.…

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Food Careers: Episode 12 – Diana Rodgers – Farmer, Mother, Registered Dietitian, Author, Film Maker & more!

Guest Author October 10, 2020

Jill talks to Diane Rodgers, a registered dietitian, author, podcast host and movie producer about the…

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Food Careers: Episode 11: No ordinary accounting firm, MNP is all about food

Guest Author October 5, 2020

In this episode, Jill talks to Stuart Person, the Senior Vice President of Agriculture at MNP.…

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Food Careers Episode 10: Judging around the globe

Craig Lester September 26, 2020

In this first episode, of season 2, Jill talks to PJ Budler, a world-renowned cattle consultant…

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Food Careers Episode 9: Domaine Perrault, a dynamic family vineyard

Craig Lester April 12, 2020

Jill Harvie interviews her uncle Denis Perrault a winemaker and dairy farmer near Navan, Ontario. Denis…

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Food Careers Episode 8: Potato Chips to New York Strips, it’s the PEI way!

Guest Author April 4, 2020

On this week's episode of Food Careers, Jill Harvie visits with David Francis, a 7th generation…

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Food Careers Episode 7: Why Food Careers

Guest Author March 27, 2020

Jill Harvie talks about how the Food Careers Podcast came together. Harvie goes in-depth into her…

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Food Careers Episode 6: A Writer’s Journey in the World of Food

Craig Lester March 4, 2020

Bright Pasture's next guest is Alexis Kienlen about her path to becoming a well known Agriculture…

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FOOD CAREERS: Episode 4 – Animal Nutrition from a CEO’s Perspective

Guest Author January 15, 2020

Rob Flack, CEO of Masterfeeds. shares valuable insights on how his passion for agriculture at a…

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Food Careers: Episode # 3 – A Registered Dietitian’s Path to Building Healthier Communities

Guest Author January 7, 2020

In this episode of Food Careers, Jill talks to Registered Dietitian Melissa Goldsmith about how she…

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Food Careers: Episode #2 – Coffee Business Built on Community & Charm

Craig Lester December 30, 2019

Jill Harvie interviews Brooke Mierke from Didsbury, Alberta about her restaurant called Vintage Coffee Bar. During…

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Food Careers Podcast: Episode #1

Guest Author December 23, 2019

Harvie's first guest is Olds College graduate Ross Springford from Nanoose Bay, British Columbia, Canada. Ross…

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  • Swine Innovation Porc to Host Webinar Examining the Impact of Pork Research in Canada
  • Canada’s Agri-Food Exporters Welcome Pragmatic Engagement with China
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