Farming is said to be undergoing a digital \u201crevolution.\u201d New tractors are now fitted with sensors that passively collect data on the farm, on farm equipment and even farmers. This data is aggregated with those from other farms into \u201cbig data\u201d which are used in machine learning to advise farmers on when to spray, seed and harvest. Dr. Bronson\u2019s work focuses on the potential that big data and the digital tools for collecting, aggregating and analyzing them is poised to reproduce long-standing and inequitable relationships of power in the agri-food sector. Through collaborations with Dr. Irena Knezevic, this program of research is an important part of food studies initiatives at Carleton University.<\/p><\/div>\n
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Diversity by Design<\/strong><\/h3>\nDiversity by Design is a social science research project that wants to better understand the usefulness of\u00a0digital technologies for small- and medium-scale farmers,<\/strong>\u00a0which includes market gardeners, organic farmers, regenerative farmers, and others. We ask\u00a0what digital tools are currently used, which ones may be of<\/strong>\u00a0potential<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>use<\/strong>\u00a0that have not yet been developed, and\u00a0what are concerns over the supposed digital<\/strong> \u2018revolution\u2019?<\/strong>\u00a0For this work, we follow a practice-based and hands-on approach that starts from small- and medium-scale farmers\u2019 experiences and reflections. Findings of this project are helping inform policymakers and technology developers to craft a more inclusive and diverse agri-food system.<\/p>\nThe Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture provided funding to mobilize the findings from Diversity by Design. See below for a plain language policy brief which summarizes findings from fieldwork and an online survey, as well as links to 4 short video stories featuring small-scale farmers and innovation.<\/p>\n
Diversity by Design Project Brief FINAL<\/a><\/p>\nDiversity by Design_Outreach presentation 2022-2023<\/a><\/p>\nDiversity by Design_Outreach_Summary of Questions and Answers<\/a><\/p>\nVIDEOS:<\/strong><\/p>\nDobson’s Grass Fed Beef<\/a><\/p>\nCoop\u00e9rative pour l’Agriculture de Proximit\u00e9 \u00c9cologique (CAP\u00c9)<\/a><\/p>\nAman Farms<\/a><\/p>\nThiessen Tillage Equipment<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Selected collaborative publications:<\/strong><\/h3>\nLynch, M., I. Knezevic and K. Ryan. (2020). Qualitative analysis of social media platforms: Opportunities for dietetic researchers and practitioners. Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research, <\/em>2020 Dec 15: 1-5. doi: 10.3148\/cjdpr-2020-035<\/a>.<\/p>\nLivingstone, C.\u00a0 and I. Knezevic. <\/strong>(2020). From Online Cart-to-Plate: What Amazon’s Retail Domination Means for the Future of Food. Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development<\/em>, 9 <\/em>(4), 311\u2013329. doi: 10.5304\/jafscd.2020.094.017<\/a>.<\/p>\nBronson, K. and I. Knezevic. (2019). The \u201cbig data divide\u201d and how it matters for Canadian food system equity. Canadian Journal of Communication, Policy Portal, 44 <\/em>(2), 63-68. doi: 10.22230\/cjc.2019v44n2a3489<\/a><\/p>\nBronson, K. and I. Knezevic. (2017). Look twice at the digital agricultural revolution. Policy Options.<\/em> Online at http:\/\/policyoptions.irpp.org\/magazines\/september-2017\/look-twice-at-the-digital-agricultural-revolution\/<\/a>, September 7.<\/p>\n
The Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture provided funding to mobilize the findings from Diversity by Design. See below for a plain language policy brief which summarizes findings from fieldwork and an online survey, as well as links to 4 short video stories featuring small-scale farmers and innovation.<\/p>\n
Diversity by Design Project Brief FINAL<\/a><\/p>\n Diversity by Design_Outreach presentation 2022-2023<\/a><\/p>\n Diversity by Design_Outreach_Summary of Questions and Answers<\/a><\/p>\n VIDEOS:<\/strong><\/p>\n Dobson’s Grass Fed Beef<\/a><\/p>\n Coop\u00e9rative pour l’Agriculture de Proximit\u00e9 \u00c9cologique (CAP\u00c9)<\/a><\/p>\n Aman Farms<\/a><\/p>\n Thiessen Tillage Equipment<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Lynch, M., I. Knezevic and K. Ryan. (2020). Qualitative analysis of social media platforms: Opportunities for dietetic researchers and practitioners. Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research, <\/em>2020 Dec 15: 1-5. doi: 10.3148\/cjdpr-2020-035<\/a>.<\/p>\n Livingstone, C.\u00a0 and I. Knezevic. <\/strong>(2020). From Online Cart-to-Plate: What Amazon’s Retail Domination Means for the Future of Food. Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development<\/em>, 9 <\/em>(4), 311\u2013329. doi: 10.5304\/jafscd.2020.094.017<\/a>.<\/p>\n Bronson, K. and I. Knezevic. (2019). The \u201cbig data divide\u201d and how it matters for Canadian food system equity. Canadian Journal of Communication, Policy Portal, 44 <\/em>(2), 63-68. doi: 10.22230\/cjc.2019v44n2a3489<\/a><\/p>\n Bronson, K. and I. Knezevic. (2017). Look twice at the digital agricultural revolution. Policy Options.<\/em> Online at http:\/\/policyoptions.irpp.org\/magazines\/september-2017\/look-twice-at-the-digital-agricultural-revolution\/<\/a>, September 7.<\/p>\nSelected collaborative publications:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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