In tiny towns and massive cities across Canada, it can be typical—and legal—to have a vegetable patch or a few chickens. But Newfoundland and Labrador has what many see as strict and outdated rules when it comes to growing your own food. Ironically, or perhaps relatedly, the province also has some of the highest rates of food insecurity in Canada.
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Oct 4
The bear that divided an island
When a grizzly bear swam to Texada Island, 5 kilometres off the mainland of BC, it arrived in a place that was known to have no predators. The bear, which soon had the nickname, “Tex,” quickly divided this community of a little more than 1000 people. Some saw a beautiful animal t ... Show More
25m 36s
Sep 27
It Ends with Me: breaking the pattern of sexual abuse
Starting when she was two years old, Robin Heald endured years of sexual abuse by her stepfather. As a young teenager, she told police, child protection services and her mother what was going on, yet little changed. Her mother even chose to stay with the man who was abusing her. ... Show More
27m 41s
Apr 2023
John Moody on Practicing Regenerative Agricultural Judo
David Gornoski is joined by author, farmer, and speaker John Moody who tells the story of how he was able to heal his ulcers and discover regenerative agriculture. The conversation also covers the federal government's war on local farming, how government regulations are skewed to ... Show More
49m 36s
Aug 2022
06/08/22 Farming Today This Week: Farm tenants, Veg growers, Seasonal worker folk song
The British Growers’ Association, which represents the horticulture and fresh produce industries, is warning of a potential crisis in the sector because of rising costs, water shortages and difficulties finding workers. They’ve just carried out research into carrot and broccoli p ... Show More
24m 51s
May 2018
Vlan #44 Santé, alimentaire et lobbying de l'industrie avec Isabelle Saporta
Bien manger aujourd’hui, c’est devenu un combat, nous voulons tous prendre soin de notre santé par l'alimentaire. Isabelle Saporta est une journaliste mais aussi une auteure spécialisée sur l’industrie agro-alimentaire et sur le bien manger donc. Elle a écrit le livre noir de l’a ... Show More
25 m
May 2024
Small American Farmers in Serious Crisis: The Back Story
Please join me in welcoming Joel Salatin! Joel explains how all food is carefully sanctioned. With so many government, food, and zoning regulations, it’s very difficult for small farmers to enter the market. To solve this problem, Joel started the Rogue Food Conference with John ... Show More
30m 24s
Jan 2022
Pourquoi la pomme de terre fut-elle interdite en France ?
Aujourd'hui, la pomme de terre est l'un des aliments les plus consommés dans notre pays. Mais il n'en a pas toujours été ainsi. Elle fut même interdite, durant quelques années, au milieu du XVIIIe siècle.
Un tubercule venant d'Amérique latine
La pomme de terre était déjà connue, ... Show More
1m 54s