Category Archives: Investing in food

The high hidden costs of our “cheap” food

Posted on July 18, 2013 by urbanfoodrevolution

“50 yrs ago we spent 18% of income on food, 5% on healthcare; now we spend 10% on food, 16% on healthcare.” Great stat from a great book by Eleanor Boyle: High Steaks, How and Why to Eat Less Meat.

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Canada’s only farm-centred subdivision.

Posted on June 5, 2013 by urbanfoodrevolution

One of the more promising ways to put agriculture and food security on a more sustainable economic footing is using the proceeds of housing developments. When I researched this topic for my book (see chapter on “farming as the new … Continue reading →

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Very cool swimming pool converted to aquaponic farm in Arizone

Posted on May 29, 2013 by urbanfoodrevolution

Check out how this young family found food abundance by turning the empty pool in their Arizona suburban home into a solar-powered “interplay of chicken droppings, algae sludge, tilapia fish, miniature goats, greens and clay pellets… a damned fine feast—with … Continue reading →

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Responsible investment conference looks at food

Posted on May 29, 2013 by urbanfoodrevolution

I’ll be moderating a panel on investing in food at the Canadian Responsible Investment Conference June 17-19 in Vancouver. #sioconf2013. I hope to see you there. I’ll be on Tuesday morning: Environment: Food Sustainability This session will explore some key … Continue reading →

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