Passionate about food, community and ecology, Sophie (she/her) can usually be found with her hands in the ground. Currently completing a Master’s in Environmental Science at l’Université de Québec à Montréal (UQAM), Sophie’s research explores how market access impacts beginning farmer resilience. Her work takes a holistic, transdisciplinary approach to environmental research, stewardship, and justice. Committed to amplifying farmers’ voices, Sophie is currently working as the Farm Engagement Coordinator at Young Agrarians. Most of all, Sophie loves volunteering with the Hudson Heartbeet Community Farm where she grows her skillset and solidifies her knowledge while spending time with the people she loves.
In this Talk, Sophie will guide us through the need-to-know scoop on harvesting and storing seeds from a variety of plants, from your favourite garden tomato to native wildflowers.
Passionate about food, community and ecology, Sophie (she/her) can usually be found with her hands in the ground. Currently completing a Master’s in Environmental Science at l’Université de Québec à Montréal (UQAM), Sophie’s research explores how market access impacts beginning farmer resilience. Her work takes a holistic, transdisciplinary approach to environmental research, stewardship, and justice. Committed to amplifying farmers’ voices, Sophie is currently working as the Farm Engagement Coordinator at Young Agrarians. Most of all, Sophie loves volunteering with the Hudson Heartbeet Community Farm where she grows her skillset and solidifies her knowledge while spending time with the people she loves.
In this Talk, Sophie will guide us through the need-to-know scoop on harvesting and storing seeds from a variety of plants, from your favourite garden tomato to native wildflowers.