S1E4 Plant Breeding Stories - Jodi Souter

"How can intellectual property and biotechnology laws affect innovation in the plant breeding industry? It's a question that Canadian independent plant breeder Jodi Souter seeks to answer as a Nuffield Farming Scholar. As one of only about 20 scholars per year, Souter plans to travel the world to learn more about how regulations can promote or stifle innovation in the food and agriculture industries. In this episode, we’ll learn more about Souter’s project and how she forged an entrepreneurial path in the plant breeding industry to launch J4 Agri-Science. Along the way, she'll share how growing up on a farm helped shape her career and why she credits long-distance running for the determination and competitiveness she relies on to fuel her business success." A transcript of this podcast is available at www.pbsinternational.com/podcast Find more of Jodi Souter here: Twitter: @JodiSouter