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Dr. Ann Clark: Genetically Engineered Crops a “Spectacular Failure”?

Thumbnail image for Dr. Ann Clark: Genetically Engineered Crops a “Spectacular Failure”? June 22, 2009 by Jon Steinman

The push is on once again by groups advocating for the continued development and commercialization of genetically engineered wheat.
In a letter dated May 14 signed by nine farmer organizations in three countries, the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association, among others, are demanding that farmers receive the same supposed benefits that other farmers who grow [...]

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Adding grains to the victory garden arsenal

February 13, 2009 by Ryan Slifka

As Robert pointed out, during the Second World War up to 40% of America’s produce came from backyard gardens called “Victory Gardens.” Since the latest agriculture crisis, many have suggested a kind of Victory Garden revival to help relieve the unrelenting ecological and social impact that has been caused by corporate agriculture and overconsumption.
However, the [...]

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Wheat Board offers ecological stimulus

January 31, 2009 by Ryan Slifka

Yesterday the Canadian Wheat Board announced that it will now offer funding incentives to prairie farmers who wish to make the transition from conventional to organic:
“Growing consumer demand for organic products creates new opportunity for western Canadian farmers,” said CWB president and CEO Ian White. “We have committed to assisting organic farmers in a number [...]

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Canadian wheat and the biofuels lobby

January 23, 2009 by Ryan Slifka

While the world is potentially on the cusp of a new “green revolution”, Canadians should be weary of our government’s supposedly “green” policies.
Bill C-33, an act to amend the 1999 Environmental Protection act to require mandatory 5% biofuel content in diesel, for example, was given royal assent last year. In proposing the bill, the [...]

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