Monthly Archives: December 2010

Families have been coming home for Christmas ever since that first Christmas, when they were sent to their home town for the census (or, as the old King James Version of the Bible puts it, to tax the people). This … Continue reading →

We were asked to a multicultural supper, with folks from Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Nigeria, the Philippines and Japan. This colourful gathering is not in the big city of Edmonton, but in the very small rural Alberta town of Plamondon, … Continue reading →

If you’re a bit disillusioned about farming, and need a pick-me-up, exchange the whiskey for this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcVpAs2FvMI (or do both!)      I am always inspired by young farmers (or ranchers in this case) who are really excited to be … Continue reading →

“CBC has someone talking about Africa and agriculture,” a friend tells me. Immediately I tune in and get the last part of an interview with Harvard Professor Calestous Juma. Professor Juma is the lead author of a study recently released … Continue reading →