Monthly Archives: April 2010

Innovation cluster could be Guelph’s future

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Owen Roberts

Guelph’s already a national leader in agri-food innovation, but it’s only skimmed the surface, according to a new report commissioned by the city, the University of Guelph, the Guelph Partnership for Innovation, the chamber of commerce and Conestoga College. I … Continue reading →

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Farmers need to explain what they mean by sustainability

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Owen Roberts

Farmers on both sides of the Canada-US border have chosen sustainability as a rallying cry. It’s a familiar term to the urban politicians and others they’re trying to influence. I think most people associate the term with environmental sustainability, though, … Continue reading →

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Milk debate is about safety, not choice

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Owen Roberts

I’m dedicating this edition of my Urban Cowboy column to the raw milk debate, which I believe is about safety, not choice.  Despite years and reams of evidence that pasteurized milk is safer, states that should know better, such as … Continue reading →

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