Tag Archives Urban agriculture
Opinion: The idea of urban farming is oversold
The ultimate consumers’ choice award
Significant change is needed throughout the sector to secure Canada’s future global competitiveness
Financial support should go to local food markets
Agriculture research needs to focus on future challenges
The institute said rising population, climate change and the need to find alternatives to fossil fuels are priorities
Gold medal speed skater signs up to be farmer for fundraising campaign
A new initiative invites groups and individuals to sponsor an acre
Province promises new supports for smaller farmers and processors
The report says support to grow food-processing sector must extend to all sizes of players
New book ‘The Stop,’ about empowerment, transformation of food banks
Recipe Swap: Oatmeal Risotto with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil, and Parsnip, Sage, Rosemary in no-time Risotto
Province, city recognize UN International Year of Family Farming
A flag honouring the family farm was raised at Winnipeg City Hall July 30
Common-sense strategies drive sustainable agriculture
A recent Iowa conference looked at the role women have in creating sustainable agricultural networks
Conservation agriculture will play a key role in feeding future populations
Conference told that by employing permaculture, cover crops, strategic rotation and reduced tillage, small landowners can generate surpluses and contribute to food security
Sarah Jaibes isn’t a soil scientist, or an international development expert, but she knows a lot about how to make small farms work and what it will take to feed nine billion people by 2050. The Zimbabwean farmer became involved in conservation agriculture in 2009, after rising inflation made it difficult to live on her