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Author : Barbara J. Geno,Larry M. Geno
Publisher : Canadian Museum of Civilization/Musee Canadien Des Civilisations
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015030437951
Author : Rod MacRae,Elisabeth Abergel
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012-07-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780774822718
Civil society organizations are among the most vociferous critics of the modern food system. Yet even after decades of campaigns, governments have failed to address health and sustainability issues in a systematic way. New approaches are in order, and this volume showcases the research of experts from various disciplines who argue that solutions lie not just in lobbying elected officials but rather in initiatives at the subparliamentary level. Case studies on a range of topics, from breastfeeding and sustainable pest management promotion to programs such as Canada’s Action Plan on Food Security, tell a story of misguided campaigns and missed opportunities. Real change, this inspiring volume suggests, is possible. It will come when advocacy groups develop innovative strategies of influencing decision makers more resistant to public pressure: business lobbies well connected to government agencies, middle managers, and ministries unused to collaborating across departmental mandates.
Author : Nettie Wiebe,Annette Aurélie Desmarais,Hannah Wittman
Publisher : Fernwood Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Alternative agriculture
ISBN : 1552664430
Policy-related challenges to building community-based agriculture and food systems that are ecologically sustainable and socially just are also highlighted.
Author : Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Publisher : Canadian Museum of Civilization/Musee Canadien Des Civilisations
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Political Science
ISBN : MINN:31951D015778992
This document provides an assessment of the economics and production of the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector, examining the primary production of plant and animal commodities, the food and beverage processing industry, and changes in agricultural land use. It also gives a detailed profile of the environmental issues pertinent to the sector, examining issues such as water quality and use, agricultural inputs, and land. Examples of ways to address these issues are also identified. The assessment focuses on the environmental impacts and risks from agricultural and agri-food production. Trends in the sector are analyzed for 1971-1991, with updates from 1991 provided where possible. The document concludes with an qualitative environmental outlook for the sector on a regional basis.
Author : Ellen Wall,Barry Smit,Johanna Wandel
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780774840200
In farming systems across Canada, effective risk management is necessary to deal with drought, flooding, and extreme weather, and to adapt to altered climate and weather conditions. Unfortunately, climate change risks and opportunities are not always well understood among researchers and policy makers in the Canadian agri-food sector. This book addresses that gap by providing a wide-ranging synopsis of what climate change means for Canadian agriculture, exploring different approaches to the topic, and presenting examples of current research. It covers all agricultural regions and a wide variety of commodity production and farming systems. This comprehensive survey synthesizes twenty years of research on climate change and Canadian agriculture.
Author : Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Publisher : Canadian Museum of Civilization/Musee Canadien Des Civilisations
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : MINN:31951D015779007
The strategy presented in this paper is intended to provide decision makers in the agriculture and agri-food sector with useful tools and information to help make the sector's environmental performance a factor that enhances its growth prospects rather than limits them. The strategy follows four directions: improving the capacity of decision makers to integrate environmental considerations in daily management on a proactive basis; promotion of stewardship and sustainable use of the environment and agricultural resource base; focusing of research, development, and technology transfer to address environmental challenges and foster sustainability in the sector; and encouragement of marketing and trade that promote environmental quality and sustainability. For each strategic direction, priorities for action are described. Includes glossary and a profile of Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1015933928
Author : Barbara Chunn,Alexandre Lefebvre,Warren Eilers,Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Publisher : Canadian Museum of Civilization/Musee Canadien Des Civilisations
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN : MINN:31951D02339272U
This is the second report on national agro-environmental indicators, with the objective of providing information on the extent to which the agri-food sector uses environmentally sound practices, on the changes in environmental conditions & trends in agriculture over time, and on the areas & resources that are at significant environmental risk. Section A gives background on this study, including the concepts & methods used and the driving forces that affect environmental & other trends in agriculture. The next sections present & discuss the agro-environmental indicators related to farm management, soil quality, water quality, air quality, agro-ecosystem biodiversity, and eco-efficiency in the food & beverage industry. For each indicator, information is included on the environmental issue related to the indicator, the indicator & its method of calculation, its limitations, results of estimating the indicator for Canada, interpretations of the significance of those results, and response options. The final section summarizes the indicator findings on a regional basis, presents overall conclusions, and suggests ways in which the report can be used. A glossary is appended.
Author : Warren Eilers
Publisher : Canadian Museum of Civilization/Musee Canadien Des Civilisations
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Agricultural ecology
ISBN : 1100155767
Agricultural decision makers at all levels require good quality information to address complex economic and environmental issues. In response, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has developed a set of science-based agri-environmental indicators that integrate information on soils, climate and topography with statistics on land use and crop and livestock management practices. The indicators provide valuable information on the overall environmental risks and conditions in agriculture and how these change over time. The indices are presented here to draw broad, national-level observations on the status and trends of agrienvironmental sustainability of the agriculture and agri-food sector. The regional variations are more explicitly discussed in the body of the report. This publication can be used as a report card of agri-environmental performance for producers, consumers and the international community and can be used to highlight areas where further efforts are required. It can also provide valuable information that decision makers can draw from when developing and evaluating agricultural policy.--Document.
Author : Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Publisher : Canadian Museum of Civilization/Musee Canadien Des Civilisations
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UIUC:30112070817165
This report presents Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's third sustainable development strategy (SDS), aimed at supporting sustainable agriculture - producing and processing agricultural products in a way that can be carried out over the long term, in a manner that supports or enhances the high quality of life we enjoy in Canada today. The SDS aligns with the federal government's work thus far to develop a vision of a sustainable Canada, supports areas for sustainable development action, and describes horizontal action to cooperate with other departments on shared interests. The Department also commits to greening its own operations.
Author : Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Publisher : Agriculture et agroalimentaire Canada
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Agricultural ecology
ISBN : UIUC:30112107748698
This document is intended to continue to move the sector towards environmental sustainability. A strategic approach to the environmental challenges confronting the sector is suggested. This approach is based on the fact that challenges vary from region to region, with the solutions generally found at the local level. Lastly, recommendations are listed for the Federal and Provincial Ministers of Agriculture. These recommendations provide a basis for future activities addressing environmental sustainability.
Author : Dr. Marvin S. Anderson
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781525554865
The Canadian Farming Community is facing numerous ongoing challenges, including rapidly changing technologies, the gradual erosion of the rural lifestyle, growing consumer concerns about the healthiness of food, and growing environmental concerns (including climate change). This book begins with an historic overview of agriculture in Canada, followed by a statistical profile of the contemporary Canadian farm/ranch, supporting agri-industrial complex, and the innumerable farm organizations in Canada. The vital role of international trade and government support in the evolution of Canadian agriculture is also highlighted. Resource management issues and related “hot button” issues (e.g. climate change, GMO’s) are also addressed in considerable detail. In addition, Dr. Anderson identifies the likely trends in Canadian agriculture in the immediate years ahead. Emphasizing the diversity, complexity, strength and vitality of the agricultural sector, Canadian Agriculture in the 21st Century ultimately highlights how it effectively molds and remains integral to the socioeconomic fabric of both rural and urban Canada. An underlying theme is the importance of having Canadian agriculture become increasingly ecofriendly in the challenging years ahead, particularly the need to gradually adopt more sustainable, regenerative (organic) technologies and the need to more pro-actively serve as a vital CO2 sink in climate change mitigation. Dr. Anderson also suggests that the public should financially compensate farmers/ ranchers for protecting environmental amenities that accrue to everyone. A complimentary theme is the need for Canadian agriculture to become increasingly sensitive to consumer concerns, particularly with respect to rigorous health standards, animal welfare, and sustainable resource management.
Author : Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Agricultural industries
ISBN : UIUC:30112055296153
This document presents information on agriculture and the agri- food industry in Canada. It discusses food safety, the environment, research, and rural development. It also presents a profile of the National Farm Products Council, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the Canadian Grain Commission, the Canadian Wheat Board, Farm Credit Canada, and the Canadian Dairy Commission.
Author : L. J. Gregorich,Terence McRae,Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada,Smith, C. A. Scott
Publisher : Canadian Museum of Civilization/Musee Canadien Des Civilisations
Page : 19 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Agricultural ecology
ISBN : 0662284925
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Agricultural ecology
ISBN : OCLC:775955657
