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Apple grower featured in Faces of Farming calendar

Lilian — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:03:43 +0000

She was the winner of the Golden Apple Award for industry service and leadership at the 2011 OFVGA annual meeting. Now, in 2012, Cathy McKay will also be a calendar model.

She is the first-ever apple grower to be featured in the popular Faces of Farming calendar, produced annually to promote awareness of food and farming in [...]

Canadian love affair with food and farming heating up

Lilian — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 14:34:46 +0000

A new survey shows that our love affair with food and farming in Canada is intensifying.

Personally I’ve long been an advocate but now some new Ipsos Reid numbers are showing that I’m not alone – the Canadian public’s positive perceptions of agriculture are on the rise.

More than half – 57 percent – of Canadians surveyed [...]

Unveiling the “real” dirt on Canadian farming

Lilian — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:44:46 +0000

Curious about where our food comes from? Wondering about hormones, antibiotics, GMOs and other things linked to modern agriculture? Worried about environmental impacts of agriculture? Looking to connect the dots between the food we eat and our health?

A new national publication promises the answers to all these questions and more as it tackles the issues head [...]

Only 336 days to go!

Lilian — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:02:57 +0000

That’s our count down to the kick off of the 2011 International Federation of Agricultural Journalists’ annual congress.

In case you’re wondering why I’m interested – I’m co-chair of this event and we’re going to be hosting it in Canada, Guelph and Niagara Falls to be exact, for the first time in over 40 years!

As part of [...]

Awards from the Canadian Farm Writers

Lilian — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 11:28:57 +0000

I’m not usually one for shameless self-promotion, but in this instance, I can’t help but share some very good news.

I was totally thrilled to learn this past weekend that I was the winner of not one but two writing awards at the Canadian Farm Writers Federation (CFWF) annual banquet on Saturday night.

The CFWF program recognizes the [...]

Reports on pesticide residue may be misleading

Lilian — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:20:41 +0000

We’re in the middle of prime fruit and vegetable season. The heat and sun of the summer bring with them roadside stands, farmers markets and local food stores brimming with fresh, Ontario-grown produce. I, for one, as someone who supports local food production and values Ontario’s farmers, am in my element as I’m revelling in the [...]

A visit to a Canadian egg farm

Lilian — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:39:02 +0000

Eggs are a Canadian breakfast staple. They’re also popular at other mealtimes and as ingredients in countless recipes. But do you ever wonder how eggs are made and where they come from?

I had the chance to find out first hand a couple of weeks ago during a visit to an egg farm north of Guelph, Ontario. [...]

Speaking up for food and farming

Lilian — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:03:29 +0000

Most of us in agriculture have the same gripe. Whether we farm or whether we work for or with farmers, our common complaint is that agriculture is misunderstood.

The general public doesn’t “get” what we do because they don’t know. And we’re often a little amazed at how much people don’t know, especially about things that [...]

Beer and Butter Tarts

Lilian — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:39:06 +0000

If you’re looking for Canadian blogs about food and drink, head over to Beer and Butter Tarts and see what they have on offer. The site is a food and drink blog aggregator, which means you can easily access the latest posts from many different food bloggers from across the country.

It’s run by the publishers of [...]