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Archive for August, 2009

Aug 12, 2009
The New Colonialism

A dramatically troubling trend in the world, wealthy and highly populated countries are buying up large tracts of African land to grow food or agrofuels for export… to themselves! In the process, African nations facing food shortages are losing the very basis for their own food security and sovereignty. As we see in this story from Britain’s The Independent, the social and environmental effects could be devastating.

Aug 5, 2009
In Women’s hands

In this 100th anniversary year of the birth of USC Canada’s founder, Lotta Hitschmanova, what better way to pay tribute to her remarkable life and legacy than by celebrating the extraordinary role of women in feeding our planet!



Our 2009 Annual Report, In Women’s Hands, recognizes and thanks women farmers for their dedication and skill. With our partners in many lands, USC’s Seeds of Survival program ensures women and their families can carry on the crucial work of building resilient communities – and feeding our precious planet. Read more…

Aug 4, 2009
SoS 20th Anniversary Benefit Concert

Canadian songsmith James Keelaghan, a steadfast supporter of USC Canada’s Seeds of Survival (SoS) program, is teaming up with fellow folk musicians for a historic concert to benefit farming communities in Africa and Asia. Celebrate 20 years of SoS with James, Peggy Seeger, Rob & Steve Richie (of Tanglefoot), Vance Gilbert, and Sheena Grobb. Read more…

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