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Think what urban food growers could learn from pot growers
If indoor growers can get this sophisticated growing pot in confined places, think what they could do with edibles. The urban food-growing “industry” is struggling for an economically sustainable model. Notwithstanding the much bigger returns from marijuana, this book review … Continue reading
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How Chinese farmers have been supplying local food since the 1800s
Covered Roots: The History of Vancouver’s Chinese Farms, including leased farmland in Musqueum. All their farming was organic until seed purchases were tied to buying fertilizer in the 1950s. Common theme: hard work.
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Bring on the animals! Eugene set to approve relaxed rules for more backyard animals
Eugene is set to approve mini-goats, mini-pigs, rabbits and other animals in the city’s backyards… Legalizing thousands of residents already doing it. Very Noah-esque that only pairs of species can be kept. This is another example of legislators scrambling to … Continue reading
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Average American spends more on transportation than on food
The average American spends more on transportation than food, and Canadians spend even more on transportation ($10, 452/yr average. Which is to remind us that food costs have historically never been cheaper. Ironically, the predominant focus of transportation spending– the … Continue reading
Small farms crucial for food security, say NGOs
Small farms are crucial for food security, say NGOs at the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture. Big ag is not reducing hunger in developing countries, they say. “A problem which is getting worse is land-grabbing, where big investors buy … Continue reading
Thanks Mark Cullen for quoting me in your excellent article
Mark Cullen quotes from The Urban Food Revolution in a great article on cities feeding themselves in the Toronto Star. He sees home-grown food as part of a new vision of urban development, which of course it is. Here’s a … Continue reading
New law in NJ allows community garden pr
New law in NJ allows community garden produce to be served in schools http://ow.ly/hnHpH #urbanag
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The urban food revolution up close and personal
Join me Thurs. Feb 7 at 7 pm at the Kerrisdale Community Centre for a talk on all the latest developments in urban food around North America. See you there?
New York prof’s view of Vancouver’s new food strategy
Take it from an outsider: Here’s a New York prof’s view of Vancouver’s new food strategy. He’s impressed, and shows where this major step forward for Vancouver is ahead of other cities. Congratulations to Vancouver City Council for its, yes, … Continue reading
Vancouver gets serious about food strategy
All good: 71 recommendations coming to council Jan. 30. Speakers welcome, starting at 9:30 am. Blueprint for an edible city.