Farming, and the rural community, in Hastings County is in a transition. There are both opportunities and threats. Dr Peter Andree, Carleton University, describes
“The economic bank has run dry, wallets are empty, and the agricultural community is suffering.” Oliver Haan described the crisis in Hastings County agriculture.
Climate change and the environment are now among the top issues for Canadians during a federal election campaign. The Angus Reid Institute recently reported that
Dr. Peter Andrée and Kim Bittermann with Ken Meter and Louise Livingstone This research is grounded in over 30 interviews with farmers from Hastings County
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has released a new report available online aimed at tackling food waste in Canada, Taking Stock: Reducing Food Loss and