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For many the word hemp is synonymous with cannibis. The truth, however, is that hemp is a plant that grows without THC (the pyshchoactive ingredient in cannibis) and has a wide range of uses - from food to industrial fibre. To help draw back the curtain on the mystery of hemp, Mike chatted with Dr. Jane Kolodinsky, from the University of Vermont to get an introduction to the history, uses, and potential of hemp.
The pandemic has been tough on everyone but it has been especially tough on restaurants. While change for the industry was inevitable, this significant shock may catalyze some significant changes going forward. Food writer Corey Mintz has written a book - The Next Supper: The End of Restaurants as We Knew Then and What Comes After.
from Dr. M. von Massow - https://www.foodfocusguelph.ca/post/does-food-inflation-matter-more-than-other-inflation
In this episode, Mike chats with Dr Beth Ventura about animal welfare. Beth is a teaching professor in animal welfare and behaviour at the University of Minnesota.
In their joint “Guelph Statement” Canada's federal, provincial and territorial Ministers of Agriculture set the direction for the next agricultural framework. Their shared vision for the next agricultural policy framework will position our agri-food producers, processors and others in the sector for continued success as world leaders in sustainable agriculture, and will enable a globally competitive sector.
Labelling foods with genetically modified ingredients has been a contentious debate. Some argue labelling is unnecessary and causes undue alarm. Others suggest consumers have a right to know. There remains a question as to whether it matters to consumers and whether labels will make any difference at all even if we do label.
Today, Beverley Hale, U of G Associate Vice-President Research (Agri-Food Partnership) announced the appointment of two Research Program Directors.
FARE Emeritus Karl Meilke, together with FARE PhD graduates Zahoor ul Haq and Hina Nazli were rewarded with the Publication of Enduring Quality Award of the Canadian Agricultural Economics Society for their 2008 article, "Implications of High Food Prices for Poverty in Pakistan." in Agricultural Economics, 39, 477-484.