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- Do we or don’t we talk about it? by Food and Farming Canada on Nov 16, 2009
In a society where less than two percent of the population farms, there’s a real knowledge gap when it comes to food. It exists on many levels – nutrition and preparation come to mind – but especially on the production and origins e...
- Grow your own pasta – virtually by Food and Farming Canada on Nov 11, 2009
When I came across a website that mentioned it would let me grow my own wheat online and follow it through right to my dinner plate, I have to admit I was intrigued. I went to www.howwheatworks.com and signed myself up so I could get started. Faced...
- Topline Trends Tuesday: Crystals, cow horns and moon beams – biodynamics defined by Dana McCauley's Food Writer's Diary on Oct 27, 2009
Even if they can’t recite technical definitions of words such as organic and all-natural, most people have a strong sense of what these terms mean. However, when it comes to biodynamics, I doubt there are very many Canadians who can confidently spo...
- In defense of farmers by Food and Farming Canada on Oct 13, 2009
I feel the need to get something off my chest this morning. It seems to be popular in the urban media at the moment to bash farmers, especially those who grow corn and soybeans. These horrible people – or so the theme goes – are ruining...
- The great salsa adventure by Food and Farming Canada on Oct 1, 2009
A bunch of us girls get together every once in a while for craft night. Now, normally, this has nothing to do with food or farming – other than we’re all farm girls and we usually eat food before crafting. But the last time we got together, my fr...
- Bossy, The Cow by Challenging the Commonplace on Oct 1, 2009
We all seem to have an image of Bossy, the milk cow, placidly chewing her cud in a field of vibrant green grass. This is the cow we all get our milk from, carefully raised on the local farmer's field. Isn't it?The reality of cows bred for milking i...
- Once you start, you just can’t stop by Food and Farming Canada on Sep 24, 2009
I think I could be newly addicted. This year, more than ever before, I’ve been focused on local foods and making a conscious effort to buy and consume more of them, especially Ontario fruits and vegetables. Not only are they good for me, but I beli...
