Category Archives: Urban farmers

How to make urban food production economically sustainable

Posted on November 29, 2013 by urbanfoodrevolution

My thoughts, from the Food Talk series organized by Richard Wolack in Vancouver. Thanks for inviting me Richard.  

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Beyond “evil” food banks: Nick Saul coming to Vancouver

Posted on October 14, 2013 by urbanfoodrevolution

Nick Saul, Toronto-based co-author of The Stop: How the fight for good food transformed a community and inspired a movement, is coming to Vancouver to explore possibilities for a community food centre in the Vancouver area. He’ll be at the … Continue reading →

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13 must-read books on food

Posted on June 10, 2013 by urbanfoodrevolution

I’m honoured to have my book on @Food_Tank’s list of 13 must-read books on food. Here’s their whole list: 1.    Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation by Michael Pollan Michael Pollan takes back the “single most important thing [to] … Continue reading →

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High density high tech urban ag coming on strong

Posted on June 4, 2013 by urbanfoodrevolution

High density high tech urban ag is a growing solution to the problems of accessing fresh food year-round, with minimal water and waste. Think 5-mile diet.

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Embattled Lantzeville urban farmer gives up

Posted on June 3, 2013 by urbanfoodrevolution

  Dirk Becker and Nicole Shaw’s fight with their neighbour– and his friends on the Lantzeville, B.C. council– has worn them down to the point where they’re selling their Compassionate Farm property. Dirk’s style is not always conducive to compromise, … Continue reading →

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Urban ag in Seattle: debating zoning for marijuana

Posted on May 30, 2013 by urbanfoodrevolution

Urban agriculture in Seattle has a new twist: debating industrial zoning for marijuana production– big warehouses or not-so-big warehouses?

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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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Frank Guistra investing in high yield farmland

Posted on May 24, 2013 by urbanfoodrevolution

Mining and film financier and Bill Clinton buddy Frank Guistra is investing in high yield farmland, local food, award-winning olive oil and is bankrolling Modern Farmer Magazine… He knows something.  He has also put money into Vancouver’s Sole Food Farm. Serious, … Continue reading →

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Join me in supporting Vancouver’s Truck Farm

Posted on May 17, 2013 by urbanfoodrevolution

Vancouver’s Truck Farm is a cool, fun mobile classroom and seed dispensary based in Vancouver’s Strathcona neighbourhood. They’ve got an indiegogo campaign underway. It’s worth supporting. Food in a nutshell: Judy Kenzie believes in small beginnings with big outcomes from … Continue reading →

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Is local food safer than imported food?

Posted on May 16, 2013 by urbanfoodrevolution

Is local food safer than imported food? As this Utne Reader excerpt from my book shows, there’s no simple answer.

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