Linda Sams has witnessed the evolution of salmon aquaculture on Canada's West Coast, having worked in the industry for 35 years. In this episode, Sams provides a narrative on the history of salmon farming in British Columbia - how it has grown from a community of start-ups into British Columbia's largest agricultural export - and her insights on a sustainable future for salmon aquaculture.

Correction: In the interview, Linda Sams, mentioned "Roger and Linda May" of Royal Pacific Sea Farms. In fact, she was referring to "Tom" and Linda May.

Guest: Tim Kennedy, president and CEO, Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance

Tim Kennedy shares his insights on the state of salmon aquaculture in Canada, the socio-political dynamic impacting the sector and the way forward for the industry.

“We’re five decades in to when salmon farming first became a thing in Canada, and it’s about time to explore the history of it, and see where we are today and where we might be in the future,” as Ian Roberts puts it in the first episode of Salmon Farming: Inside & Out.

Be sure to tune in to listen to Ian Roberts, director of communications at Mowi and Mari-Len De Guzman, aquaculture editor and writer, engaging in diverse conversations and topics about salmon farming in North America.