Whisked away for a prairie farm weekend
Connecting consumers and farmers has become a new imperative. Research from the Ontario Ministry...
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It’s tough balancing farmers’ rights versus society
As the global population grows and questions arise about farmers’ ability to feed everyone, questions are also arising about their moral obligation to do so ” particularly in light of new possibilities that are emerging for...
Read MoreOutdoor show helps farmers fill local food production gap
Farmers are searching for ways to serve the niches that are emerging now with local food — which includes crops and livestock. They’re turning to new and traditional sources for that knowledge, including...
Read MoreTen steps to keep modern agriculture on the right track
Is modern agriculture on the right track? For the most part yes, says Rob Hannam, president of the Synthesis Agri-Food Consulting Network. Rob, pictured below, offered a well-paced and ample presentation on the topic to a full...
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OWEN ROBERTS
Owen Roberts is an agricultural journalist and communications instructor based in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. He is a trustee on the Global Foundation for Agricultural Journalism and an associate editor (communications) for the Journal of Agromedicine. Previously, Owen was president of the International Forum for Agricultural Journalists, an agricultural communications faculty member at the University of Illinois, and research communications director at the University of Guelph. His programs and research papers have been recognized through awards from the Journal of Applied Communications, the National Agri-Marketing Association, the Association for Communications Excellence and the Canadian Farm Writers' Federation.