Local food producers and gardening enthusiasts share their bounty with Edmonton’s Food Bank. Fresh fruits and vegetables are the cornerstones of good nutrition. To top off the ongoing donation of fresh product from the major supermarkets, we receive support from the local gardening and market community. For example, the vendors at the Old Strathcona Farmer’s … Continue reading Plant A Row, Grow A Row
Author: Mack Male
Mack is on a mission to change the world through code and prose. An entrepreneurial journalist based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Mack is the co-founder of Taproot Publishing, a digital publishing company that helps communities understand themselves better.
Plate, Planet and Society
Professors at the University of Alberta are expected to make substantive contributions to society through teaching, research and service. For me, serving on the Edmonton Food Council is a great way to synergize these three areas of my work. My class, entitled Plate, Planet and Society, trains students to understand and think critically about the … Continue reading Plate, Planet and Society
Improving our relationship with the food we consume
While, we all depend on food for nutrition and energy; our relationship with food goes beyond its nutritional and caloric values, and enters into how we function within our families, communities and municipalities. In Edmonton, I hope Alberta Health Services can work to improve overall health and wellness. Fundamental to this intent, is the principle … Continue reading Improving our relationship with the food we consume
Community Gardens: A Panel Discussion
The Edmonton Food Council hosted a panel discussion on community gardens in Edmonton on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. The event was an opportunity for council members and interested citizens to learn more about successes, challenges, and opportunities for improvement related to community gardens in our city. Our roster of panelists included: Travis Kennedy, Principal of Horticulture … Continue reading Community Gardens: A Panel Discussion
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