From the Toronto Food Policy Council...
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Are you interested in volunteering with the Toronto Food Policy Council to support and develop innovative food policies and programs for the City of Toronto?
Every year, the TFPC accepts applications for new members.
TFPC members donate their time, energy, skills and experience to keep Toronto Public Health abreast of food policy trends, challenges and possibilities. Members represent a spectrum of Toronto's diverse populations, and bring their insight and experience to the City of Toronto.
If you are interesting in finding out more about the TFPC and our membership, check out our website and blog:
www.toronto.ca/health/tfpc/
www.tfpc.to
To apply, please send a resume and one-page letter to Lauren Baker at lbaker2@toronto.ca, outlining:
- what food sector you are connected with
- the city ward/neighbourhood you live and/or work in
- the skills and experience you will contribute to the TFPC
The TFPC seeks participation from diverse food sectors and areas of the city. Applications will be assessed based on an analysis of current gaps in TFPC membership.
Applications are due April 13, 2012. Nominees will be contacted before May 15, 2012.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
A long overdue peak oil post
It’s been a while since I posted anything about peak oil and climate change, so here are a couple of recent related stories.
Because of the wacky weather across North America the last few weeks, it seems more and more people are thinking about climate change. Top of the list is an excerpt from an upcoming book you can check out on Scientific American. Concerning both peak oil and climate change it takes a look at a quintessitially American town and what the author believes will happen to it in over the next few decades.
-Also worth checking out is the National Wildlife Foundation's article about what we might expect, in terms of mental health, in a world shaped by global warming and climate change.
-We already know that man-made noise affects human beings and other mammals, now we know that it affects plants and their pollinators as well. Note to self or anyone else looking for a research project: Green roof and green wall studies need to be done to compare the performances of common green roof plants on noisy versus noise free environments.
One last somber read for this week. In the Southeastern USA there is a water battle pitting Georgia (spurred into action by Atlanta’s sprawling growth) against neighbors Florida and Alabama. Things don’t look good for the ATL.
-While there are massive concerns around the globe, I am folks are continuing to make changes for the betterment of their local communities. Minneapolis has good news for urban agriculture enthusiasts.
-And in the Bronx students planted dozens of fruit trees. Hopefully this is the start of an East Coast food forest.
Because of the wacky weather across North America the last few weeks, it seems more and more people are thinking about climate change. Top of the list is an excerpt from an upcoming book you can check out on Scientific American. Concerning both peak oil and climate change it takes a look at a quintessitially American town and what the author believes will happen to it in over the next few decades.
-Also worth checking out is the National Wildlife Foundation's article about what we might expect, in terms of mental health, in a world shaped by global warming and climate change.
-We already know that man-made noise affects human beings and other mammals, now we know that it affects plants and their pollinators as well. Note to self or anyone else looking for a research project: Green roof and green wall studies need to be done to compare the performances of common green roof plants on noisy versus noise free environments.
One last somber read for this week. In the Southeastern USA there is a water battle pitting Georgia (spurred into action by Atlanta’s sprawling growth) against neighbors Florida and Alabama. Things don’t look good for the ATL.
-While there are massive concerns around the globe, I am folks are continuing to make changes for the betterment of their local communities. Minneapolis has good news for urban agriculture enthusiasts.
-And in the Bronx students planted dozens of fruit trees. Hopefully this is the start of an East Coast food forest.
Sunday, March 25, 2012
A couple of tasty TV tidbits
March 27th there will be an fundraiser in Tokyo to help spread the word about aquaponics. In tsunami impacted areas embracing aquaponics means farmers can experiment with closed loop systems and not worry about radiation contaminated soil.
If you're up for some tv, check out PBS' new series "Food forward".
And for those who want to learn about urban agriculture in Montreal, in French here's a terrific CBC show.
If you're up for some tv, check out PBS' new series "Food forward".
And for those who want to learn about urban agriculture in Montreal, in French here's a terrific CBC show.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Discussion concerning amendment to Toronto Green Roof Bylaw deferred
Betting the subway/LRT debate would scuttle the green roof discussion, I didn't go back to City Hall. It was indeed deferred, quickly, until April.
Now back to the transit battle, the vote on that comes around 4 pm. Hold on tight!!!
Now back to the transit battle, the vote on that comes around 4 pm. Hold on tight!!!
Green roof bylaw debate delayed until 1:30 pm
Because of the subway debate put off yesterday and resuming today, the green roof bylaw debate was delayed until 1:30 pm today.
The subway debate has been so contentious, this afternoon's debate could be delayed again.
We'll see.
The subway debate has been so contentious, this afternoon's debate could be delayed again.
We'll see.
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