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Owen Roberts
Tag Archives: agriculture
A look at China’s struggling agricultural fortunes
I almost never start a blog post, story, column (or speech) with a quote. I got pummeled for doing so back in the 1970s by an editor at the Windsor Star, and I’ve never forgot. But to me, this one … Continue reading
Posted in General news
Tagged agriculture, china, China Daily, farmers, farming, food, IFAJ
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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
Posted in Guelph Mercury
Tagged agriculture, economics, farmers, farming, food, Guelph Mercury, TD, Urban Cowboy
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Much has changed since last Thanksgiving dinner
The 2011 version of Thanksgiving’s weekend dinner was a lot different than last year’s model, whether you enjoyed it at home or had it served in a restaurant. This year food is, in general, more cherished, more expensive and, interestingly, … Continue reading
Posted in Guelph Mercury
Tagged agriculture, farmers, food, local food, Taste Real, Thanksgiving, University of Guelph, Urban Cowboy
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