Is livestock production bad for the environment? If Jude Capper could give that question a black and white answer, she’d say no, but with training in academia, she has caveats. Capper is a livestock sustainability consultant in the United Kingdom, and says the conversation around the impact of livestock on the environment, and plant-based diets… Read More
“It was about sustainability, and sustainability as a singular Ontario entity was not necessarily going to work in a global dairy environment.” Growing up, Michael Barrett wanted to be a history teacher. Today, he’s president and CEO of Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Ltd, a co-op owned by 1,400 milk producers. In this inaugural edition of… Read More
It’s the first day of Calgary Stampede, and host Shaun Haney starts off the show with a big thanks to the volunteers who work to bring agriculture to the city. Then you’ll hear: The top ag news with RealAgriculture’s Jessika Guse; and, An issues Panel – Andrew Campbell, Jeff English, and Lyndsey Smith join to… Read More
On Friday’s RealAg Radio show, host Shaun Haney has the following guests: RealAgriculture’s Jessika Guse with the top ag news stories of the day; Anne Wasko from the Gateway Livestock Exchange is in for the Beef Market Update; and, RealAgriculture issues panel with Jeff English of ThinkShift and Andrew Campbell of FreshAir Media. Miss an… Read More
On Friday’s episode of RealAg Radio, check out: Jessika Guse, with the top ag news of the day; Anne Wasko, with a stunning report on January beef export numbers; and, A panel talking all things carbon and politics with Andrew Campbell and Jeff English. Have feedback? Story idea? Send an email to Shaun Haney about… Read More
It could quite easily be argued that we’ve recently moved out of a gluten-free diet trend and into a plant-based protein fad. So, what’s next? “Most of the world except for North America eats insects on a regular basis. It’s totally normal, and kosher, and they taste great,” says Andalyne Tosslemire, Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory, and… Read More
From picking apples to snipping asparagus, harvesting produce requires incredible precision, and a lot of hard work. It’s the type of work that requires the human hand, yet it’s of little interest to Canadian job seekers. That’s why Connery Farms near Portage la Prairie, MB, has hired foreign workers since the 1980s. “It was becoming… Read More
If you’ve ever compared organic produce to conventional, you’ve likely seen a dramatic difference in pricing. The same is true for organic milk. “In fact, organic 2 per cent costs almost twice as much as regular 2 per cent in my grocery store, and a look across the country, that’s a pretty common pattern,” says… Read More
It seems there is a growing trend to either remove corn syrup from a list of ingredients, or make sure consumers know it has never been there. But, why? What exactly is corn syrup and high fructose corn syrup? “Kernels of corn have a hull around the outside that’s quite fibrous, and on the inside… Read More
Whether its Brussels sprouts or black coffee, odds are you simply haven’t given it enough of a chance. “Most adults who drink their coffee still find it bitter,” says science writer Bob Holmes, in this episode of Food Bubble with Andrew Campbell, adding it’s a “horrible, horrible drink” but over time, we learn to enjoy it… Read More
Whether you plan it out weeks in advance, or take a gander at the contents of the fridge twenty minutes before go-time, deciding what to eat can be an exhausting endeavour, especially where more than one palate is involved. “A study in the U.S. found the average person spends 132 hours every year just deciding… Read More
It need only take one word to find its way onto product labels, spark mass debate, and inspire the creation of entire organizations. Take, for example, the word ‘sustainable.’ It’s appearing on food labels everywhere, and everyone seems to have their take on it. We’ve heard consumers’ thoughts on the matter, but what about people… Read More
Friday on RealAg Radio we are closing out the week in a big way. Today’s guests include: Ted Seifried, of Zaner Ag Hedge, breaks down the USDA WASDE report for soybeans, corn, and wheat; RealAg news lead, Jessika Guse with the top ag news of the day; J.P. Gervais of Farm Credit Canada on the… Read More
Though it could boast the earliest mention of wine grape cultivation in Canada (we’re talking the 1600s), Nova Scotia has only recently become renowned for its picturesque vineyards and world-class wines. So how does a region make such a dramatic leap into a niche market, and actually succeed? That’s the question Fresh Air Media’s inaugural… Read More
A group of people concerned about the impact of Health Canada’s plan to revise Canada’s Food Guide and introduce new labels on food packaging have launched a campaign to raise awareness of and opposition to the government’s proposed changes. The campaign, which uses the slogan “Hands Off My Plate,” includes a website, a hashtag (#HandsOffMyPlate,… Read More