What does it take to coordinate research and engagement on agrivoltaics? For Omri Haiven, that is his job at the Clean Energy Research Group at Simon Fraser University, which specializes in the co-location of renewable energy and agriculture. This passion comes from an interest in food co-ops, which influences access, affordability, and equitable access to food and impacts food security.

Lenore Newman is an agricultural expert whose job consists of two parts: research in food and agricultural innovation and advising the provost of the University of the Fraser Valley on agricultural directions and projects. She also plays a mentorship role to those aspiring to enter the agricultural industry, whether it be in business or research.

Amanda and Jeff Lee were a Vancouver BC power couple, both key members of the Vancouver Sun and Postmedia newspaper group. Then one day, Amanda took a “Science of Fear” challenge put on by one of her clients. That challenge was to experience what is known as a “bee beard” – that’s where the queen bee was placed on a string around her neck and thousands of worker bees were released to climb up her throat and onto her face.