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The true cost of producing a field of corn goes beyond just the inputs to grow the crop.
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Before transforming a food system, count the costs — all of them — says economist

Traditionally crop production is measured in inputs and outputs, but that approach doesn’t tell the full story

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What does corn cost? Not the price per bushel, or the tag on a can of niblets in the grocery store. What is the true cost of rolling fields of corn and how does this compare to the millions it brings to local economies? In a 2020 study published in Scientific Reports, Australian ecological economist Harpinder Sandhu
“This pandemic has taught us not only about physical health, but also the importance of healthy eating, mental health, social connection and learning for our kids.”
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Comment: Canada’s pandemic recovery urgently needs a national school meal program

Canada should join the other G7 countries in funding childhood nutrition

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COVID-19 has exposed yet again the critical importance of Canada catching up with other G7 nations by developing and implementing a national school meal program. School meal programs meet a variety of children’s critical needs. For example, Dr. Rosana Salvaterra, now Alberta’s deputy chief medical officer of health, and formerly medical officer of health in
Nearly 90 per cent of respondents in a recent survey said that food prices are increasing at a faster pace than their income.
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Comment: Spooked Canadians at the grocery store have plans for 2022

Inflation is causing consumers to re-evaluate their food purchases

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Since the year 2022 is here, it is time to reflect on what has happened this past year and anticipate what lies ahead. Food inflation obviously affected most food categories this year, which is why the last 12 months have been challenging for Canadians both at the grocery store and at restaurants. Canada’s Food Price
New investment in agriculture is no longer about producing more for less. “The game is changing,” says a former director at Harvard Business School.
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Comment: New paths to sustainability are quickly changing the competition landscape

New investment, technology and food products are changing the value proposition

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The agriculture industry could never be accused of being stagnant when it comes to embracing new methods or technologies that enable more efficient food production. It has also made huge strides in improving the sustainability of farming practices while increasing production of affordable food. However, as industry leaders gathered at the GrowCanada conference in Calgary
Interlake food banks get the gift of turkey
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Interlake food banks get the gift of turkey

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COMMUNITY The donation aims to help those in turkey-growing communities hit hard by the pandemic

Rural food banks and cheer boards across the Interlake region received 275 donated turkeys this month. “We want to give back to the community that we are so thankful for, and we hope this contribution helps those in need celebrate the holidays,” said Rachelle Brown, chair of Manitoba Turkey Producers in a Dec. 14 news
Food banks are anyone’s CERB, outside a pandemic. It’s as simple as that.
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Comment: The hungry Canada we don’t see

There’s always going to be need, and the pandemic has increased it

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Hunger is cruelly invisible in our society. Even though it may surround us, we hardly see it. But it’s always there. With the latest Hunger Count published by Food Banks Canada, we now have a better idea of how the pandemic has affected Canada’s food insecurity landscape. The news isn’t great. According to an internal
Southwestern Alberta MP John Barlow, shown here at a parade in 2016, is again the federal Conservatives’ agriculture critic. (JohnBarlowMP.ca)

Conservatives’ Barlow to return as federal ag critic

NDP, Bloc incumbent critics to return

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A former agriculture critic for the federal opposition Conservatives will again handle the file when the House of Commons resumes sitting in two weeks. Conservative leader Erin O’Toole on Tuesday named John Barlow, MP for the southwestern Alberta riding of Foothills, as shadow minister for agriculture, agri-food and food security. As ag critic, Barlow replaces
‘Veggie Van’ brings fresh food where needed most
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‘Veggie Van’ brings fresh food where needed most

Mobile market brings local veggies to Winnipeg’s food ‘deserts’

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A mobile market of fresh local produce is bringing the farm fresh to families and seniors in Winnipeg inner-city neighbourhoods. “Everybody wants what’s good for the people that they love. Everybody wants to be able to give fresh, healthy food to their kids,” said Stephanie Fulford, garden and food skills programmer at NorWest Co-op Community
Antonio Guterres, secretary general of the United Nations, virtually addresses a pre-summit event. (Video screengrab via UN.org)

U.N. looks for recipe to tackle global food dysfunction

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Reuters — Billions of people are overweight, millions are hungry, one third of food is wasted and the way the world produces, processes and consumes food generates one-third of greenhouse gas emissions, U.N. chief Antonio Guterres said on Thursday at the first global summit on the future of food. The aim of the summit is
Demand is very strong for several products, including food.
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Comment: The ‘COVID tax’ at the grocery store

Food inflation is a likely ballot box issue this election, but there are policy roots

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The ballot booth question will likely differ depending on what you really care about. But since everyone eats and most try to manage a limited food budget, the most important electoral issue will likely be inflation. Or at least it should be. Everything is costing more, including food. And the worst is yet to come,

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