Topic: Food Security
29
Aug
Beekeeping with native stream-side shrubs is the topic of a free tour being offered near Slocan City on Saturday, September 7 at 1 pm. The tour will highlight the results of a demonstration project at the Murray Family Woodlot where a riparian area is newly planted with three native shrubs well-suited to the region. The [...]
21
Aug
In a village in India’s poorest state, Bihar, farmers are growing world record amounts of rice – with no GM, and no herbicide. Is this one solution to world food shortages? …the reason for the “super yields” is entirely down to a method of growing crops called System of Rice (or root) Intensification (SRI). It [...]
17
Jul
In the move away from fossil fuel dependency there needs to be a fundamental transformation in key areas such as energy, transportation and agriculture. In this series of videos, speakers address ways we can transition off fossil fuels and make choices that will ensure a more sustainable future for everyone. System Change Not Climate Change [...]
17
Jul
Cities, agriculture, factories are draining fossil aquifers. by Lester R Brown Peak oil has generated headlines in recent years, but the real threat to our future is peak water. There are substitutes for oil, but not for water. We can produce food without oil, but not without water. We drink on average four liters of [...]
16
Jun
Global demand is growing for agricultural products and food prices are rising, yet roughly one-third of food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted. Climate change threatens more frequent drought, flooding and pest outbreaks, and the world loses 12 million hectares of agricultural land each year to land degradation. Land clearing and inefficient practices [...]
24
May
BALTA (The BC-Alberta Research Alliance) “Scaling Innovation for Sustainability” research project presents a webinar Monday, June 24, 1-3 pm PDT Anyone interested is invited to attend Register Now! * You will receive information about joining the presentation once you register. Join us for an upcoming presentation in our new Scaling Innovations for Sustainability Project Webinar [...]
14
Mar
How does the food system work?  What would it take for us to be regionally self-sufficient? Meet locals working on this right now to talk about our food. Special Guests: Jon Steinman, Deconstructing Dinner Valerie Sanderson, local food entreprenuer Colleen Ross, National Farmers Union Judi Morton, Passmore Pluckers Christina Yahn, Queens Bees April 9, 2013 [...]
7
Mar
A film festival focused on food, conceived by Nelson resident, Jon Steinman, the producer and host of the internationally syndicated radio show/podcast also called “Deconstructing Dinner,” (2006-2010).   Jon has selected a line-up of films that will inspire, inform and entertain. They include titles like” The Mud and the Blood:  Oystering in the Low Country [...]
10
Feb
Growing Through the Seasons A unique gardening course for the Kootenays After holding successful courses for the past five years, Frank and Libby Ruljancich are offering the course again this year. Come learn from our 36 years of experience as we plant, grow, harvest and store food from our sustainable, organic garden and orchard. (Located [...]
8
Feb
Presented by the Foodtree Permaculture collaborative. This Valentine’s Day celebrate your LOVE for all things flower, vegetable, fruit & herb!  Come to the Anglican Hall in Nelson and enjoy dessert & live Jazz Music.  No babysitter?  Bring the kids!  Children’s Permaculture activities & adult supervision in the Kidzone.  Mingle, socialize, attend  mini-workshops each hour, shop & swap [...]