At a glance Issues around a sustainable and healthy food system are central to the work of the York Region Food Network (YRFN). YRFN approached the KMb Unit in the spring of 2012 with a request for student support to research food charter policy development in other jurisdictions. YRFN, in partnership with community and regional […]
Michael Johnny, RIR-York York Region Food Network is addressing the issue of food security through an interesting and innovative project. Through collaborative partnerships and a grant from the Ontario Centres of Excellence, upStream Aquaponics has been launched to pilot sustainable and healthy food development throughout the year. Le réseau alimentaire de la région de York […]
Shawna Reibling, RIR – Laurier Sometimes when mobilizing knowledge and brokering relationships, it is the environment and soft skills that make for a positive interaction. Knowledge mobilization and brokering can take place over the dinner table. Quand il s’agit de mobiliser [s1] les connaissances et de tisser des échanges, il arrive que ce soit l’ambiance et […]
Erin Nelson, RIR-Guelph Erin Nelson is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Guelph’s ICES/The Research Shop. A specialist in food security and sustainable food systems, one of the projects she is currently coordinating focuses on supporting efforts in Ontario to connect children and youth to good food, through experiential education, school meal programs, and […]
The YorkU KMb Unit will be hosting a KM of the AM event on Tuesday, January 25th. The topic of the morning will focus on food security, with brief presentations by researchers and community leaders, followed by ample time for questions, discussion, and networking. Confirmed Speakers: Rod MacRae, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Environmental Studies, York […]
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