NEWS
NEWS
Farm 2 Fork look to deliver meat, transparency and sustainability
The more Jonnel Sloane talked to customers, the more he noticed a desire for more natural, organic options when buying chicken, pork, lamb or other meats. Read more
What’s going on at ACORN?
Tumultuous times at farming organization Read more
PEI farmer calls for enforcement of Lands Protection Act
PEI’s Lands Protection Act is designed to limit the amount of land that a person or a corporation can hold Read more
Dairy Farmers pull ad after complaints
Advertisement claiming growth hormone-free milk didn’t account for natural growth hormones Read more
Opportunity in campertunity?
With Campertunity, campers can book on private land, avoid expensive re-sales of campsites and easily book a camping vacation. Read more
Research Notes
Nothing new about quinoa
A relative of quinoa was eaten more than 3000 years ago in Ontario, based on the findings of charred remains of the seeds. Read more
Glyphosate risk
Exposure to glyphosate-based herbicides, such as Roundup® and Ranger Pro®, leads to a higher risk of acquiring Non-Hodgkin lymphoma Read more
Goat milking hygiene
Certain strains of Staphylococcus aureus, the most common type of bacteria found in goat milk, are responsible for diseases, such as mastitis in mammals and also stomach upset in humans. Read more
Buying their way to a better world: the rise of ethical foodies
Recent research suggests that educated consumers are “ethical foodies,” who want their food purchases to have a positive impact. Read more
The mind of a mollusc
British researchers investigated how snails choose their food and discovered snails tend to choose plants by smell. Read more
GHG emissions and food
Making changes in what you eat can make a difference to the environment. Read more