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growing veggies year-round in Alberta's harsh climate

A former geologist imports a popular Chinese model to grow veggies year-round in Alberta's harsh climate

A former oil and gas geologist now runs an unconventional farm operation near Olds, Alta., that grows tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, cabbages and other fresh vegetables year-round — and without using any conventional fossil fuel sources.

Pittsburgh native Tom Vilsack on course to reprise his role as agriculture secretary
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Pittsburgh native Tom Vilsack on course to reprise his role as agriculture secretary

President-elect Joe Biden is expected to nominate Pittsburgh native Tom Vilsack, who served as Agriculture secretary for both terms of the Obama administration, to once again lead the department.

urban Farm on a Paris rooftop
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Farm on a Paris rooftop: Urban farm aims to be Europe’s largest

The first phase of a vast urban farming project in Paris is now under way following a two-month delay caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Rediscovering Detroit’s roots through Indigenous food
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Rediscovering Detroit’s roots through Indigenous food

Through a collective maple sugaring effort, pop-up dinners, seed saving, and more, an urban community is reconnecting to its Indigenous foodways.
Millions of dollars heading to farmers, but small farms won't see much of it

Millions of dollars heading to farmers, but small farms won't see much of it

Advocates say young and disadvantaged farmers won't benefit from the latest stimulus funds, and nor do those selling directly to consumers.

Ben Feldman, Kate Creps: We must save farmers' markets
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Ben Feldman, Kate Creps: We must save farmers' markets

Without more support, the impact of losing markets could be massive to farmers, eaters, and regional economies.
With coronavirus roiling food supply, local agriculture seeks resurgence
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With coronavirus roiling food supply, local agriculture seeks resurgence

Coronavirus outbreaks in meatpacking facilities and shortages in groceries are driving some consumers to reconsider local food options.

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