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Richmond struggles to protect farmland from monster houses

Posted on January 18, 2017 by urbanfoodrevolution

A policy that was supposed to be protection for farmers has become a loophole for property owners building giant houses, sometimes operating them as illegal hotels, getting cheap (by B.C. standards) land prices, and skirting taxes. Richmond needs to take … Continue reading →

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Kingston’s quest for sustainability includes food

Posted on December 17, 2015 by urbanfoodrevolution

http://www.kingstonregion.com/news-story/6193297-kingstonians-learn-about-the-links-between-food-and-climate-change/

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Looking for updates?

Posted on October 5, 2015 by urbanfoodrevolution

I’ve switched to posting on Twitter (@pladner) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/urbanfoodrevolution?fref=ts). See you there!

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Dig, eat and be healthy tells all about

Posted on June 25, 2013 by urbanfoodrevolution

Dig, eat and be healthy tells all about converting public lands to food-growing #localfood http://ow.ly/mo0tz

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McDonald’s closing all restaurants in Bolivia

Posted on June 20, 2013 by urbanfoodrevolution

McDonald’s is closing all restaurants in Bolivia as the nation rejects fast food. It seems Bolivians were concerned about how the food was prepared, and what was in it. I still think many people in many countries are stuck on … Continue reading →

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Unapproved GMO Monsanto wheat goes rogue

Posted on June 6, 2013 by urbanfoodrevolution

Unapproved GMO Monsanto wheat goes rogue in Oregon, prompting a lawsuit in Kansas. This USA Today story describes the implications for US trade with Europe and Asia: No genetically engineered wheat has been approved for U.S. farming. Many countries will … Continue reading →