Author: Owen Roberts

Thinking outside the box with vegan doughnuts

Posted by Owen Roberts | Apr 27, 2019 | Guelph Today

Hardly anyone can resist the appeal of fresh doughnuts, especially ones with names like butter...

Spilling the beans on local production

Posted by Owen Roberts | Mar 26, 2019 | Guelph Today

Imagine knowing who grew the local, organic beans (black, navy or kidney) you’re eating, when they...

Prepare to battle herbicide resistance

Posted by Owen Roberts | Mar 21, 2019 | AgriSuccess

Pesticide resistance is on the mind of weed control forecasters everywhere. They advise farmers to...

Luscious lamb

Posted by Owen Roberts | Mar 15, 2019 | Travel

Easter and the upcoming BBQ season are perfect times to make grass-fed lamb the centre of...

Weed experts watching spring melt conditions

Posted by Owen Roberts | Mar 14, 2019 | AgriSuccess

1 – Dog strangling vine 2 – Kochia 3 – Northern willowherb 4...

Urban Cowboy

Raising awareness and promoting dialogue about current food and agriculture issues.

OWEN ROBERTS

Owen Roberts – journalist, columnist, educator – provides an urban perspective on agri-food issues.

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