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Manager of Features and Education of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair with Paige Mawson
Description
Paige Mawson is Manager of Features and Education at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, a 104-year-old event that draws around 300,000 visitors annually to downtown Toronto.
In this episode, Paige reveals how one of Canada's most iconic events is bridging city life and rural tradition through unforgettable experiences, hands-on learning, and storytelling that sparks curiosity. Discover how she leverages her museum studies background to transform the fair into a living, breathing educational hub that connects millions to our food system.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro
00:58 - What the Royal Is
05:07 - Connecting Country and City
09:27 - Year-Round Planning Cycle
11:49 - Paige's Collaborative Role
13:16 - Designing Educational Programming
17:28 - Paige's Career Path
19:26 - Common Misconceptions
20:43 - AgCareers Sponsor Break
21:48 - Where to Start: Local Agricultural Fairs
25:23 - Roles Beyond Farming
27:00 - Transferable Skills in Agri-Food
29:48 - Paige's Royal Highlights
31:20 - Champion Showcase and Food at the Fair
33:35 - Getting Involved: 4-H, AgScape, Farm Tours
35:55 - One Takeaway for Listeners
37:19 - Tickets and What's Coming at the 2026 Royal
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