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School gardens are sprouting up all around the country in local elementary, middle and high schools; and it's no wonder why. According to the U.S. Labor Department, the average age of farmers and ran … read more

Researchers at the University of Guelph will use $1.8 million in funding from the provincial government to make the agri-food industry more safe, efficient and sustainable. The funding will support … read more

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is exposing the public to unnecessary risk by allowing deer and elk meat from farms affected by a contagious disease to end up on consumers’ plates, a group of expe … read more

When we think about gardening, we sometimes focus on protecting ground plants from wildlife such as flowers and vegetables; but what about fruit trees? Because August is National Peach Month, we want … read more

Before the rusty-patched bumble bee was listed as endangered in 2010, researchers wanted to know how many were still buzzing around. They spent more than 600 hours over eight years navigating through … read more