Food Farm Talk
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Food Farm Talk - radio and podcast on CFRU - hot topics in food and farming at University of Guelph, Canada linktree.com/foodfarmtalk
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The Doug Ford government is setting its sites on conservation authorities for the fifth time, merging the watershed protection agencies. Staff tell @fatimabsyed.bsky.social it may ‘slow approvals, create confusion’ — not to mention it's leaving them with ‘whiplash.’ thenarwhal.ca/ontario-cons...
Inside Ontario’s plan to merge 36 conservation authorities to 7 | The Narwhal
Doug Ford’s government is seeking public feedback on its plan to overhaul Ontario’s conservation authorities, reducing local agencies from 36 to 7
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November 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The Doug Ford government is setting its sites on conservation authorities for the fifth time, merging the watershed protection agencies. Staff tell @fatimabsyed.bsky.social it may ‘slow approvals, create confusion’ — not to mention it's leaving them with ‘whiplash.’ thenarwhal.ca/ontario-cons...
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Hear "Life stories from Suriname and Ethiopia" from @ifad.org podcast
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November 18, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Hear "Life stories from Suriname and Ethiopia" from @ifad.org podcast
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📅Nov 20
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#UofG President Dr. Rene Van Acker discusses eco-friendly farming with @thestar.com.
"We’re working hard to ensure that we grow our capacity to conduct research and be engaged in innovation to help farmers adopt practices that build soil and soil health."
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"We’re working hard to ensure that we grow our capacity to conduct research and be engaged in innovation to help farmers adopt practices that build soil and soil health."
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Oilseeds crops across Canada are regenerating millions of acres of farmland
Conservation tillage practices are a country-wide phenomenon helping to protect the soil so it doesn’t turninto dust and blow away.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
#UofG President Dr. Rene Van Acker discusses eco-friendly farming with @thestar.com.
"We’re working hard to ensure that we grow our capacity to conduct research and be engaged in innovation to help farmers adopt practices that build soil and soil health."
www.thestar.com/sponsored-se...
"We’re working hard to ensure that we grow our capacity to conduct research and be engaged in innovation to help farmers adopt practices that build soil and soil health."
www.thestar.com/sponsored-se...
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#UofG | "We can always make improvements in how we produce it and how production and nature fit together."
Dr. François Tardif speaks to @thestar.com about researching ways to regenerate farming soil.
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Dr. François Tardif speaks to @thestar.com about researching ways to regenerate farming soil.
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Soil is their baby. How farmers use regenerating practices to protect their crops and mimic nature
Farms across Canada are adapting scientific methods of crop rotation, cover crops and water management methods to improve food sustainably and profitably.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
#UofG | "We can always make improvements in how we produce it and how production and nature fit together."
Dr. François Tardif speaks to @thestar.com about researching ways to regenerate farming soil.
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Dr. François Tardif speaks to @thestar.com about researching ways to regenerate farming soil.
Read more: www.thestar.com/sponsored-se...
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#UofG | “If anything, we feel more needed than ever.”
Dr. Matthew Hayday discusses the need for historians as AI and fake materials become more common.
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Dr. Matthew Hayday discusses the need for historians as AI and fake materials become more common.
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How fake AI history is threatening Remembrance Day — with endless YouTube videos glamorizing Nazis
A search for any historical topic is sure to be met with a torrent of fake AI-generated garbage — at real cost to our history.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:28 PM
#UofG | “If anything, we feel more needed than ever.”
Dr. Matthew Hayday discusses the need for historians as AI and fake materials become more common.
Read more: www.thestar.com/news/how-fak...
Dr. Matthew Hayday discusses the need for historians as AI and fake materials become more common.
Read more: www.thestar.com/news/how-fak...
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Today, on #RemembranceDay, we recognize the sacrifices made and honour those who have served and continue to serve during times of conflict. #LestWeForget
November 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Today, on #RemembranceDay, we recognize the sacrifices made and honour those who have served and continue to serve during times of conflict. #LestWeForget
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Digesting Food Studies (the CFS podcast)—Episode 104: Infant Food Security
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photo: Erik De Leon; visual effects: Natalie Doonan
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photo: Erik De Leon; visual effects: Natalie Doonan
November 7, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Digesting Food Studies (the CFS podcast)—Episode 104: Infant Food Security
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photo: Erik De Leon; visual effects: Natalie Doonan
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photo: Erik De Leon; visual effects: Natalie Doonan
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Soil can capture & retain water for a substantial amount of time, depending on the type of soil particles present. By storing water, soil supports plant & soil microbe health and growth. Learn more about how soil holds water in this #GroundedInSoils blog: wp.me/pclOv9-xV
November 8, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Soil can capture & retain water for a substantial amount of time, depending on the type of soil particles present. By storing water, soil supports plant & soil microbe health and growth. Learn more about how soil holds water in this #GroundedInSoils blog: wp.me/pclOv9-xV
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Budget 2025 includes trade focus, boost for agriculture risk management vist.ly/4cwb8 #cdnag #westcdnag #Budget2025
Budget 2025 includes trade focus, boost for agriculture risk management | The Western Producer
The 2025 budget includes several investments relevant to the agriculture sector, including new trade corridors and financial supports for farmers
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November 4, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Budget 2025 includes trade focus, boost for agriculture risk management vist.ly/4cwb8 #cdnag #westcdnag #Budget2025
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#LandDegradation threatens land's ability to sustain us. The good news: Reversing 10% of degraded cropland can produce food for an additional 154 million people.
▶️Learn how smarter policies & greener practices can turn agriculture into a force for land restoration.
#SOFA2025
▶️Learn how smarter policies & greener practices can turn agriculture into a force for land restoration.
#SOFA2025
November 5, 2025 at 2:35 PM
#LandDegradation threatens land's ability to sustain us. The good news: Reversing 10% of degraded cropland can produce food for an additional 154 million people.
▶️Learn how smarter policies & greener practices can turn agriculture into a force for land restoration.
#SOFA2025
▶️Learn how smarter policies & greener practices can turn agriculture into a force for land restoration.
#SOFA2025
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As countries worldwide work to tackle climate change with ambitious GHG emission targets, it is important to stay up to date on the policies in place.
Check out our newly updated database for a unique international view of AFOLU mitigation policies➡️ www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
Check out our newly updated database for a unique international view of AFOLU mitigation policies➡️ www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
November 3, 2025 at 11:01 AM
As countries worldwide work to tackle climate change with ambitious GHG emission targets, it is important to stay up to date on the policies in place.
Check out our newly updated database for a unique international view of AFOLU mitigation policies➡️ www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
Check out our newly updated database for a unique international view of AFOLU mitigation policies➡️ www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
Hear "The Cool Farm Tool" @canadianpodcow.bsky.social
Hosts: Sarah Sache, Andrew Campbell
Guests: Josh Dillman Janet Harrop
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Hosts: Sarah Sache, Andrew Campbell
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November 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Hear "The Cool Farm Tool" @canadianpodcow.bsky.social
Hosts: Sarah Sache, Andrew Campbell
Guests: Josh Dillman Janet Harrop
📻CFRU 93.3
📅Nov 6 ⏰10am
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#ontag #cdnag #climate
@ontariofarms.bsky.social @bcdairy.bsky.social @uofguelph.bsky.social @theontarion.bsky.social
Hosts: Sarah Sache, Andrew Campbell
Guests: Josh Dillman Janet Harrop
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📅Nov 6 ⏰10am
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#ontag #cdnag #climate
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Learn about the soils of Ontario! The Wisconsinan #glaciation covered Ontario with ice thicknesses exceeding one kilometre. This glacial event deposited almost all the parent materials from which Ontario #soils have developed. #GroundedInSoils tells more: wp.me/pclOv9-c4
Soils of Ontario
All of Ontario was once covered by the Laurentide Ice sheet of the Wisconsinan glaciation. The glacier had ice thicknesses exceeding one kilometre. This glacial event is responsible for the deposit…
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September 27, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Learn about the soils of Ontario! The Wisconsinan #glaciation covered Ontario with ice thicknesses exceeding one kilometre. This glacial event deposited almost all the parent materials from which Ontario #soils have developed. #GroundedInSoils tells more: wp.me/pclOv9-c4
Hear about Livestock, Manure & No-Till: Three Generations at Kaiser Lake Farm youtu.be/y3sboWZzTYI?...
#cdnag #ontag #notill #soilhealth
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#cdnag #ontag #notill #soilhealth
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Livestock, Manure & No-Till: Three Generations at Kaiser Lake Farm – Part 1 | Crop Chats
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October 31, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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#cdnag #ontag #notill #soilhealth
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Thousands of beans grown by #UofG plant researchers will provide nutritious meals to the Guelph community through donations to the local food bank.
“Rather than letting them go unused, we’re giving them a new purpose.”
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“Rather than letting them go unused, we’re giving them a new purpose.”
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U of G Bean Breeders to Make Food Bank Donations
Discarded dry beans used in University of Guelph breeding trials to be sent to Guelph Food Bank
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October 27, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Thousands of beans grown by #UofG plant researchers will provide nutritious meals to the Guelph community through donations to the local food bank.
“Rather than letting them go unused, we’re giving them a new purpose.”
news.uoguelph.ca/2025/10/u-of...
“Rather than letting them go unused, we’re giving them a new purpose.”
news.uoguelph.ca/2025/10/u-of...
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From student to president, Dr. Rene Van Acker reflects on his #UofG roots and his vision for the future of higher education.
Learn how president Van Acker’s U of G experience continues to guide the University’s mission to Improve Life: uoguel.ph/cwnq9
Learn how president Van Acker’s U of G experience continues to guide the University’s mission to Improve Life: uoguel.ph/cwnq9
October 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM
From student to president, Dr. Rene Van Acker reflects on his #UofG roots and his vision for the future of higher education.
Learn how president Van Acker’s U of G experience continues to guide the University’s mission to Improve Life: uoguel.ph/cwnq9
Learn how president Van Acker’s U of G experience continues to guide the University’s mission to Improve Life: uoguel.ph/cwnq9
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#UofG food economist Dr. @MikevonMassow offers his expertise on what's driving recent food cost spikes to CTV News
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Rising grocery prices one of the culprits driving inflation
New data from Statistics Canada shows that rising food prices is a key factor in driving inflation higher.
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October 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM
#UofG food economist Dr. @MikevonMassow offers his expertise on what's driving recent food cost spikes to CTV News
www.ctvnews.ca/business/inf...
www.ctvnews.ca/business/inf...
Food safety in Canada:
“Understanding the dates on our food”
and
“Food Safety Puzzle: an outbreak investigation!”
from Canadian Food Inspection Agency
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📅Oct 23
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#foodsafety
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“Understanding the dates on our food”
and
“Food Safety Puzzle: an outbreak investigation!”
from Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Hear on:
📻CFRU 93.3
📅Oct 23
⏰10am
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buff.ly/06GGakI
buff.ly/zRPTzi8
#foodsafety
@foodstudies.ca @arrellfoodinst.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Food safety in Canada:
“Understanding the dates on our food”
and
“Food Safety Puzzle: an outbreak investigation!”
from Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Hear on:
📻CFRU 93.3
📅Oct 23
⏰10am
🛜Listen anytime:
buff.ly/06GGakI
buff.ly/zRPTzi8
#foodsafety
@foodstudies.ca @arrellfoodinst.bsky.social
“Understanding the dates on our food”
and
“Food Safety Puzzle: an outbreak investigation!”
from Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Hear on:
📻CFRU 93.3
📅Oct 23
⏰10am
🛜Listen anytime:
buff.ly/06GGakI
buff.ly/zRPTzi8
#foodsafety
@foodstudies.ca @arrellfoodinst.bsky.social
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Sad and deeply frustrating that this is needed, but it is NEEDED!
Science-informed voices must step up!
NEJM and public health group are launching rival to CDC’s MMWR publication www.statnews.com/2025/10/21/c... via @statnews.com
Science-informed voices must step up!
NEJM and public health group are launching rival to CDC’s MMWR publication www.statnews.com/2025/10/21/c... via @statnews.com
NEJM and public health group are launching rival to CDC’s MMWR publication
Two institutions are coming together to create an alternative to the CDC’s vaunted Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
www.statnews.com
October 21, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Sad and deeply frustrating that this is needed, but it is NEEDED!
Science-informed voices must step up!
NEJM and public health group are launching rival to CDC’s MMWR publication www.statnews.com/2025/10/21/c... via @statnews.com
Science-informed voices must step up!
NEJM and public health group are launching rival to CDC’s MMWR publication www.statnews.com/2025/10/21/c... via @statnews.com
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Digesting Food Studies (the CFS podcast)—Episode 101: Introducing Meat Studies.
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Carnivores, herbivores, omnivores unite! Meat Studies has something for everyone (including #pescatarians, #vegans and #frugivores. But is meat a product, a process, or both?
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Carnivores, herbivores, omnivores unite! Meat Studies has something for everyone (including #pescatarians, #vegans and #frugivores. But is meat a product, a process, or both?
Introducing Meat Studies | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
Is meat a product, a process, or both? And what about plant-based “meat” and other meat-like foods? Élisabeth Abergel and Ryan Phillips, the guest editors of the Meat Studies themed section in Vol. 11...
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October 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Digesting Food Studies (the CFS podcast)—Episode 101: Introducing Meat Studies.
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Carnivores, herbivores, omnivores unite! Meat Studies has something for everyone (including #pescatarians, #vegans and #frugivores. But is meat a product, a process, or both?
rss.com/podcasts/dig...
Carnivores, herbivores, omnivores unite! Meat Studies has something for everyone (including #pescatarians, #vegans and #frugivores. But is meat a product, a process, or both?
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On Oct. 18, the University of Guelph proudly installed Dr. Rene Van Acker as its 10th president and vice-chancellor - the first #UofG alumnus to serve in this role.
Learn more: youtu.be/wogy43tRpPI?...
Learn more: youtu.be/wogy43tRpPI?...
Presidential Installation of Dr. Rene Van Acker | University of Guelph
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October 20, 2025 at 2:34 PM
On Oct. 18, the University of Guelph proudly installed Dr. Rene Van Acker as its 10th president and vice-chancellor - the first #UofG alumnus to serve in this role.
Learn more: youtu.be/wogy43tRpPI?...
Learn more: youtu.be/wogy43tRpPI?...
