It’s not that far from his family’s grocery store in Richmond to the campus at the University of British Columbia, but Rickey Yada has come a long way in becoming the Academic Dean of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at UBC. His journey has given him extensive knowledge of the multitude of advancements in the food industry, yet as Rickey explains, getting back to our roots may provide the best path forward. You’ll hear why Little Kitchen Academy makes the Dean’s List, and why Rickey doesn’t have to worry about sharing his ice cream.