Monthly Archives: March 2009

Alberta Women in Agriculture event features farm writer

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Owen Roberts

My farm-writing colleague Janet Kanters, communications manager at the Beef Information Centre in Alberta, is one of the featured speakers at the second annual Alberta Women in Agriculture dinner and silent auction. Janet is the heart and soul of the … Continue reading →

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When it comes to science, Obama is no clone

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Owen Roberts

The George W. Bush administration was often accused of, among other things, muzzling or ignoring science. That criticism was based in part on the then-U.S. president's order — twice upheld — to ban federal funding of human embryonic stem cell … Continue reading →

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Farmers can be “good, believable spokespeople”

Posted on March 21, 2009 by Owen Roberts

Farmers are sometimes reluctant to talk to the media, for fear of being misunderstood by general assignment reporters trying to sort out complicated agricultural issues. But there are compelling reasons for farmers to be patient — first, because the public … Continue reading →

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