Monday, April 24, 2006
Resources / Food Security
Centre for Studies in Food Security
WEB Reference, Mar. 19, 2006 (Ryerson University, CSFS) - Established at Ryerson University in 1994, the Centre for Studies in Food Security (CSFS) has been working to promote food security through research, dissemination, education, community action and professional practice. We take an interdisciplinary and systemic approach to the social justice, enviromental sustainability, health and socio-cultural aspects of food security. The Centre shares information and facilitates dialogue among civil society organizations, universities and governments through our web site and associated mailing lists. We have hosted several national and international conferences and we are engaged with food security initiatives at local, regional and global levels. http://www.ryerson.ca/~foodsec.
Centre for Studies in Food Security
WEB Reference, Mar. 19, 2006 (Ryerson University, CSFS) - Established at Ryerson University in 1994, the Centre for Studies in Food Security (CSFS) has been working to promote food security through research, dissemination, education, community action and professional practice. We take an interdisciplinary and systemic approach to the social justice, enviromental sustainability, health and socio-cultural aspects of food security. The Centre shares information and facilitates dialogue among civil society organizations, universities and governments through our web site and associated mailing lists. We have hosted several national and international conferences and we are engaged with food security initiatives at local, regional and global levels. http://www.ryerson.ca/~foodsec.
Events / Food Security Conference – Vancouver, BC Oct 7 - 11
Call for Proposals: Fourth Annual Conference of Food Secure Canada
WEB Reference, Mar. 2006 (Food Secure Canada) – Heads up in conjunction with the Community Food Security Coalition "Bridging Borders Toward Food Security", Vancouver, BC, Canada. October 7-11, 2006 –Just for information, see the: Call for workshop and presentation proposals, but please note the deadline was April 7th. http://www.foodsecurecanada.org/news.html.
Call for Proposals: Fourth Annual Conference of Food Secure Canada
WEB Reference, Mar. 2006 (Food Secure Canada) – Heads up in conjunction with the Community Food Security Coalition "Bridging Borders Toward Food Security", Vancouver, BC, Canada. October 7-11, 2006 –Just for information, see the: Call for workshop and presentation proposals, but please note the deadline was April 7th. http://www.foodsecurecanada.org/news.html.
Exemplary Resources / Agriculture
Miscellaneous Organic Research Links from the Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada
http://www.organicagcentre.ca/ResearchDatabase/res_misc.html.
Miscellaneous Organic Research Links from the Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada
http://www.organicagcentre.ca/ResearchDatabase/res_misc.html.
Farmland Conservation / Food Security
Explore, Develop, Conserve and Share Ecological Farming Systems
WEB Reference, Mar. 26, 2006 (Heliotrust) - There is a limited amount of productive farmland in Nova Scotia. Mostly, these farms are small to medium-size and include some natural habitat and/or managed woodlots. It is important for both food security and conservation of biodiversity that this farmland is conserved. Heliotrust was formed in 2003 to: facilitate conservation of farmland for farming and diversified farm landscapes for conservation of biodiversity; conserve heritage bread wheat varieties; develop educational materials & rural-urban linkages supportive of ecological agriculture; host the Farmer-Mentor Project - an initiative to celebrate, record, and demonstrate important farm knowledge. Heliotrust has conserved two farms on the Hants Shore - Red Fox Farm (Centre Burlington) and Avonmouth Farm (Summerville) - through Conservation Easements. It has set up an Endowment Fund for conservation of more farms in the future. Heliotrust is a voluntary organization linked to the Food Action Committee of Nova Scotia's Ecology Action Centre (EAC - http://www.ecologyaction.ca ). Accomplishments - http://www.heliotrust.ca/misc/misc05/accomplished.html. Future activities - http://www.heliotrust.ca/misc/misc05/future.html. For phtographs and short reports on past events, go to the EVENTS (http://www.heliotrust.ca/events.html ) page.
Explore, Develop, Conserve and Share Ecological Farming Systems
WEB Reference, Mar. 26, 2006 (Heliotrust) - There is a limited amount of productive farmland in Nova Scotia. Mostly, these farms are small to medium-size and include some natural habitat and/or managed woodlots. It is important for both food security and conservation of biodiversity that this farmland is conserved. Heliotrust was formed in 2003 to: facilitate conservation of farmland for farming and diversified farm landscapes for conservation of biodiversity; conserve heritage bread wheat varieties; develop educational materials & rural-urban linkages supportive of ecological agriculture; host the Farmer-Mentor Project - an initiative to celebrate, record, and demonstrate important farm knowledge. Heliotrust has conserved two farms on the Hants Shore - Red Fox Farm (Centre Burlington) and Avonmouth Farm (Summerville) - through Conservation Easements. It has set up an Endowment Fund for conservation of more farms in the future. Heliotrust is a voluntary organization linked to the Food Action Committee of Nova Scotia's Ecology Action Centre (EAC - http://www.ecologyaction.ca ). Accomplishments - http://www.heliotrust.ca/misc/misc05/accomplished.html. Future activities - http://www.heliotrust.ca/misc/misc05/future.html. For phtographs and short reports on past events, go to the EVENTS (http://www.heliotrust.ca/events.html ) page.
Health / Raw Foods
Raw Food Lifestyle Recipes
WEB Reference, Mar. 2006 (Health Freedom Resources) - Eating raw doesn't mean eating just salads or "bunny food". There are many recipes for foods made with raw ingredients which are more hearty and filling, and can make your life as a raw fooder much more enjoyable. In fact, you can even make gourmet all raw foods as complex as lasagna - made with fermented nut cheese, mock pasta and sauce. http://healthfree.com/raw_food_recipes.html.
Raw Food Lifestyle Recipes
WEB Reference, Mar. 2006 (Health Freedom Resources) - Eating raw doesn't mean eating just salads or "bunny food". There are many recipes for foods made with raw ingredients which are more hearty and filling, and can make your life as a raw fooder much more enjoyable. In fact, you can even make gourmet all raw foods as complex as lasagna - made with fermented nut cheese, mock pasta and sauce. http://healthfree.com/raw_food_recipes.html.
Food / Health
What About Dairy? Looking Behind the Mustache
WEB Reference, Apr. 3, 2006 (Earth Save) - Dig into nearly anyone's supermarket shopping cart (with their permission, naturally) and what do you find? Amid the canned corn, Rice Crispies, carrots and cellophane, you're likely to unearth a jug of milk, a carton of yoghurt, and a wedge or two of cheese-- even if the basket belongs to one of North America's more-than 12 million vegetarians.
http://www.earthsave.org/news/whatdary.htm.
What About Dairy? Looking Behind the Mustache
WEB Reference, Apr. 3, 2006 (Earth Save) - Dig into nearly anyone's supermarket shopping cart (with their permission, naturally) and what do you find? Amid the canned corn, Rice Crispies, carrots and cellophane, you're likely to unearth a jug of milk, a carton of yoghurt, and a wedge or two of cheese-- even if the basket belongs to one of North America's more-than 12 million vegetarians.
http://www.earthsave.org/news/whatdary.htm.
Resources / Community Food
Community Food Security Coalition: Best Practices
ELIST, Mar. 28, 2006 (BCFSN) - Hello all, just in case any of you are not already familiar with the good work of the Community Food Security Coalition out of the USA, I would encourage you to go check out their publications on their websites. They have have models and reports for much of the work and studies we are now doing with Health Ministry funds. Some of their info will only be relevant to USA based work but there is also a wealth of info we can all benefit from: http://www.foodsecurity.org/pubs.html#action_guide
Community Food Security Coalition: Best Practices
ELIST, Mar. 28, 2006 (BCFSN) - Hello all, just in case any of you are not already familiar with the good work of the Community Food Security Coalition out of the USA, I would encourage you to go check out their publications on their websites. They have have models and reports for much of the work and studies we are now doing with Health Ministry funds. Some of their info will only be relevant to USA based work but there is also a wealth of info we can all benefit from: http://www.foodsecurity.org/pubs.html#action_guide
Leadership Education / Aboriginal
Aboriginal Food Security
ELIST, Mar. 28, 2006 (BCFSN) - Greetings, I am a member of the Aboriginal community in Toronto in addition to a MSW student at the University of Toronto. I am currently working with Ryerson University - Centre for Studies in Food Security as a Research Assistant. We would like to identify Aboriginal peoples in Canada that are "leaders" in the field regarding Aboriginal food security for the purpose of attending a potential conference here in Toronto. Could you please provide me with any names and contact info of people that you think would be interested. miigwech (thank you), Bonnie Guarisco, MSW Student, University of Toronto, Faculty of Social Work Research Assistant, Ryerson University, Centre for Studies in Food Security Tel: 647-436-8291.
Aboriginal Food Security
ELIST, Mar. 28, 2006 (BCFSN) - Greetings, I am a member of the Aboriginal community in Toronto in addition to a MSW student at the University of Toronto. I am currently working with Ryerson University - Centre for Studies in Food Security as a Research Assistant. We would like to identify Aboriginal peoples in Canada that are "leaders" in the field regarding Aboriginal food security for the purpose of attending a potential conference here in Toronto. Could you please provide me with any names and contact info of people that you think would be interested. miigwech (thank you), Bonnie Guarisco, MSW Student, University of Toronto, Faculty of Social Work Research Assistant, Ryerson University, Centre for Studies in Food Security Tel: 647-436-8291.
