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Consumers confused over local food traits
To the things we hold dear, we tend to associate traits that in reality may not necessarily be so. Case in point: local food. Local food is local food, period. Its distinguishing characteristic is that it’s grown close to where … Continue reading
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Tagged environment, Guelph Mercury, local food, Urban Cowboy
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It’s the best and worst of times for farmers
Despite yo-yoing global markets, wild swings in weather, and now seven billion mouths to feed, some say these is the best of times for agriculture. But as soon as the words leave their lips, they’re quickly add it’s the worst … Continue reading
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Tagged agriculture, economics, farmers, farming, food, Guelph Mercury, TD, Urban Cowboy
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New network puts megaphone on rural Ontario
A new initiative called the Rural Voices Network is being launched to give a forum to those who feel disenfranchised from decision makers, and indeed, from each other. The network is being driven by the Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario … Continue reading
