Feb 22, 2012 01:00 PM
Posted by Steffanie Scott
Steffanie Scott attended the Canadian Food Summit in early February, and left doubtful about the organizers' commitment to a broad-based, inclusive national food strategy.
Migration researcher Janet McLaughlin reflects on the recent tragic death of ten migrant agricultural workers, and suggests a concrete way for us to support migrant workers in our community.
Cindy Wilhelm of Dragonfly Garden Farm talks about the importance of supporting local farmers, and how when these farmers also support the local economy, everyone wins.
I highly recommend a new book entitled Food (Polity Press, 2012) by our own University of Waterloo professor Jennifer Clapp.
An off-the-cuff remark by Galen Weston at the Canadian Food Summit has enraged the farmers' markets community and local food lovers.
Food bank use increased substantially (>30%) in Cambridge in 2010 over 2009: how much more capacity do our emergency food providers have?
Naturopath Kim Bretz investigates the truth behind McDonalds' claims that their eggs are the same Canada Grade A eggs you buy at home, and finds some important differences.
Conestoga Acres is the soon-to-be blooming food garden located at the recently completed Conestoga College Cambridge Campus.
Wellesley farmer, homeopath and business owner Murray Bast talks about the current health of farming and the food system.
Farmer Candace Wormsbecker's thoughts on how we connect with food, and building supportive food communities.