This year we were thrilled to see our tomatoes thriving, plump and green, thanks to the support and knowledge we've gained from Manitoba Agriculture and the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Their support has been invaluable in helping us understand food production from the ground up, and we’re grateful for their commitment to fostering sustainable practices with our project. Photo: Tony Eetak, Art Borups Corners Youth, Arts and Media
We had a great weekend working on this year’s ‘vegetable patch’ and the tomatoes are really starting to grow! We can see them transforming from their little flowers into these cool green blobs that will soon turn into bright red and orange tomatoes!
We can’t wait to try them out!
The adaptability of tomato plants to different growing conditions makes them an ideal crop for regions facing climatic challenges. With the proper selection of tomato varieties and the implementation of controlled-environment agriculture techniques, Northern communities can overcome the barriers posed by shorter growing seasons and cooler temperatures. This adaptability can ensure a consistent and robust yield, providing a reliable source of income and nutrition.
We’re really proud to see our very first batch of tomatoes starting to come into their own. Soon we will eat them. But the fun doesn’t stop there! We’re having a blast comparing our real vegetables to their virtual counterparts, exploring how our unique foods, fruits, and vegetables can be visualized through prompts. This hands-on approach is a key part of our digital literacy and food security program, utilizing tools like DALL-E 3 and the OpenAI Researcher Access Program to bring our creative visions to life. Here’s a few images we generated.
About our summer programming
Youth, Arts and Media Team summer activities are supported with funding and support from a number of partners and collaborators, including: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Arctic Buying Company Kivalliq, the University of Minnesota Duluth, Manitoba Agriculture and the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. We also acknowledge support from the OpenAI Researcher Access Program, Agri-Food and Agriculture Canada and the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment Skills Program. Thank you for believing in us and supporting the Youth, Arts and Media Team.
