With the Biden-Harris administration in office, it is perhaps opportune to right the wrongs done to Black Teachers. The 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision, which ruled school segregation unconstitutional, while has marked a monumental step towards equitable educational opportunities for Black Students, has had Black teachers and schools …
The Caste System in India is still having a clear effect on Indian Society despite being outlawed over seven decades ago. Almost one fifth of India’s population are considered to be on the lowest rung of the caste ladder and often find themselves marginalized with a poor education and little …
McCain Foods Ltd., being the world’s largest producer of frozen potato products, has stated that by 2030 all 149,733 hectares of its potato fields worldwide will be using regenerative agriculture. McCain states that regenerative agriculture allows for more biodiversity, more water efficiency, protects against erosion, increases the amount of carbon …
Karana has created a meat substitute made from jackfruit. Jackfruit is a fruit that has long been used in Sri Lankan based vegan dishes. Jackfruit is special in that it does not need irrigation or pesticides. Karana has taken the jackfruit and modified it to be an easy to cook, …
Svalbard, an island in the Arctic, is home to the Global Seed Vault. The Vault has been built underground inside a permafrost mountain and has the capacity to hold over 2.5 billion types of seeds. The idea behind the vault is that it allows the safe storage of seeds from …
As the Canadian Food Guide is implementing new changes, the fact remains that many Canadians don’t have the time and/or money to follow through with the recommendations. According to a study by Professor Valerie Tarasuk at the University of Toronto, one in six children is affected by household food insecurity. …
In this video, sustainable gardener Charles Collins shows us just how effective a backyard aquaponics system can be. Aquaponics uses fish, bacteria, and plants to create a self-sustaining ecosystem. Charles feeds his fish once a day, the excrement the fish produce is then transported to his plants. The nitrates within …
The success of agriculture as a practice and as an industry impacts every life on earth. Three main innovations in this field are tackling some of the major challenges posed by farmers, as they strive to adopt a greener approach to food production and focus on more plant-based, year-round, local …
With the recent development of Lufa Farms, Montreal has become the home of the largest rooftop garden and farm in the world. The farm is located on top of a defunct warehouse at 163,800 square feet. It provides accessible fresh food for local delivery service and is capable of growing …
In Arizona one of the most fascinating pieces of farming technology is an on-rails 30-ton robot that takes pictures of crops which are later analyzed. In the long term, the idea is that the robot will increase our knowledge of what crops can flourish in warmer environments as global temperatures …