Local And Just

Until recently, one possible argument that a dismissive critic of food policy for a city like Winnipeg could bring up was that food policy was a ‘big city’ phenomenon – something for centres like Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal.  Far away, cosmopolitan, large budgeted and, heck, even nicer climates. This argument, if it ever was valid, [...]

Let’s get food policy on the municipal plate. This summer I was introduced – at least for the first time in a meaningful way – to what I like to call “the food issue”. The complex set of issues umbrella-ed under the term has implications on us all – whether you’re a farmer or just [...]

Are you concerned about policies that restrict urban agriculture in the city?  Rules that limit farmers’ markets?  Think that there are economic or environmental opportunities in local food?  Wonder how our city could best dispose of its food waste? Fortunately, many other Winnipeggers are as well!  And they are encouraging the city to establish a [...]