Bioregions the new food fad Monday, March 7, 2016 First there was local food and "terroir." Now, according to a December blog post on the Mother Nature Network, there are bioregions.The idea of bioregions is similar to "terroir," which presents the idea that a location's characteristics impart unique qualities to the food grown there. In bioregional eating, however, the geographic area from which food can be consumed is larger, and sustainable practice is the goal – much like the 100-mile diet but with one key difference. Bioregional foods include only those that could be easily grown outdoors in your region, ruling out products such as lemons, avocados and bananas."Just because it can be grown locally doesn't mean it should be grown locally," archly asserts Robin Shreeves, the post's author. She also lectures against eating fresh tomatoes out of season, even if they're grown locally. Hothouse tomatoes use too much energy to grow, she says. BF Grass-fed label rescinded in U.S. Behind the Lines - March
Early Career Research Award supports two Guelph research initiatives Friday, July 4, 2025 The was presented to two University of Guelph researchers at the recently held Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC) symposium. Dr. Kelsey Spence received $40,000 towards her work in on-farm biosecurity research, and Dr. Sam Workenhe was awarded $60,000 to further his... Read this article online
Grape Growers 40th Annual Celebrity Luncheon has Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser Friday, July 4, 2025 The Grape Growers of Ontario’s marks the opening of the by showcasing Canadian personalities and celebrating the annual grape harvest. This year, in partnership with Meridian Credit Union, Ontario’s largest credit union and the third largest in Canada, the Grape Growers of Ontario... Read this article online
Ontario crops respond to summer heat Wednesday, July 2, 2025 According to the OMAFA Field Crop News team, Ontario field crops are showing rapid development as summer-like temperatures have dominated late June early July. The warm spell has accelerated growth and helped reduce the heat unit deficit from a cool spring. Corn fields have seen a burst... Read this article online
Canada’s Place in Global Food System Resilience Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Canada’s food system is facing serious pressure due to global supply chain issues, climate change, and rising food prices. According to a KPMG report, bold and united action is needed now to make Canada’s agriculture sector more resilient and self-reliant. With the global population... Read this article online
Calf Auction Raises Funds for Youth Monday, June 30, 2025 Wyatt Westman-Frijters from Milverton won a heifer calf named Ingrid through a World Milk Day promotion by Maplevue Farms and a local Perth, Ontario radio station. Instead of keeping the calf, 22-year-old Westman-Frijters chose to give back to the community. The calf was sent to the... Read this article online