Monthly Archives: July 2009

Ecology and technology: Keys to feeding the hungry planet

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Owen Roberts

Without clean water and healthy soil, we’re going to have a hard time feeding the growing population. In this week’s Urban Cowboy, I talk about the way forward, based on discussions I’ve had with University of Guelph researchers and others. … Continue reading →

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Grape industry splintered by wine politics

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Owen Roberts

Small grape growers, the Liquor Control Board of Ontario, the Greenbelt, the provincial government, the two major wine manufacturers in Ontario — they’re all caught up in an ugly battle that’s getting worse in Ontario’s Niagara region. These should be … Continue reading →

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New logo developed for IFAJ 2011 Canada

Posted on July 5, 2009 by Owen Roberts

The International Federation of Agricultural Journalists is holding its annual congress in Guelph and Niagara Falls in September, 2011. The congress — which hasn’t taken place in Canada since 1967 — has a new logo, and I think it looks … Continue reading →

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