December 7, 2016

How technology can help nations navigate the difficult path to food sovereignty

This insightful article presents how nations can manage their food sovereignty in a globalized world. ECVOntario, University of Guelph.&nb...
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October 24, 2016

Culture and Food: A Summer in Vancouver

For the summer of 2015 I found myself living in Vancouver, partly looking for a change in my own life and partly looking for new experiences to build upon what I already learned. What amazed me the most was how everything I discovered as a research assistant shaped the way I saw Vancouver. Each time I turned a corner I saw something related to food security and culture. By the end of my summer three...
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August 4, 2016

Ontario Goat Farming: Demanded but Challenging

I couldn’t say I had tasted goat’s milk before my trip to River’s Edge Goat Dairy. Now I am hooked. Lately, fresh goat milk and cheese have streamed in and out of my fridge. This all started on a bright sunny day in June, when my fellow researchers and I drove up to River’s Edge Goat Dairy to see their operation. As a small family-owned dairy farm, located just outside of Arthur, Ontario, they currently...
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May 18, 2016

Globally Loved Drinks Now Locally Known : A Story of Hibiscus and Moringa

“The Farmer’s Market, as always, was busy on a Saturday morning. The tastes and smells surrounded me, with a host of different foods; from freshly made doughnuts to crunchy samosas baked that morning. I was amazed as I took the sights in, and I followed the aromas as I explored the surrounding foodscape. And, then I saw it. I was filled with so much excitement and great memories....
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March 25, 2016

Community fights against Food Insecurity and aims for Healthier Lifestyle in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

For my last reading week as an undergraduate student, I wanted to experience something new and also learn more about a particular issue. Throughout my undergraduate experience, I have heard amazing stories from students who participated in Project Serve (https://studentlife.uoguelph.ca/cegc/project-serve/reading-week-programs-vancouver-mississippi-nawash-guelph). When thinking of which programs to...
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