News release June 27, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada The organic industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in Canada. Organic farming techniques can help improve soil health, promote biodiversity, and boost farm resilience in the face...
Michael Pollan is one of my favourite authors. After hearing him speak on the CBC Ideas program “Organics goes Mainstream”, I knew I had to read his books. The Omnivore’s Dilemma follows the life history of four meals. He starts with a discussion of...
Barbara and her family share with us their move from the desert of Arizona where life is “just not sustainable” to a farm in the Appalachian Mountains where they commit to spending a year becoming more connected with the source of their food. Their vow is...
James and Alisa alternate in telling the story of a challenging year they spent eating only food that grew within a 100-mile radius of their Vancouver apartment. I first heard about them while the experiment was still in progress as they submitted monthly updates to...
