News Archive
Spotlight on Burkina Faso
With support from our partner APN Sahel – in land rehabilitation, community seed banking, and market gardening – many families in Burkina Faso have actually been able to boost food production. But as you’ll see from these photos taken late in 2011, there are still vulnerabilities. Insufficient and erratic rainfall, poor harvests, and overpriced food are creating a severe food crisis that will last for at least a few months, if not longer. Read More…
Update: Mali Coup Situation
As you may already know, there has been an apparent coup attempt in Mali. Government offices in Bamako have been shut down, awaiting further notice. We’ve been in contact with our partners and colleagues there, and are relieved to hear from them that all are safe and sound. Read More…
Why Do Small-holder Farmers Matter?
…Because even though they’re among the world’s poorest farmers, they are the guardians of genetic diversity. USC Canada’s Seeds of Survival co-founder, Dr. Melaku Worede, has once again clearly articulated the critical role of small farmers. Check out his interview in the most recent issue of D+C, the well-respected German journal on development and cooperation. Read More…
USC Champions: Spotlight on Canadian Volunteers
What an amazing gang of USC Canada supporters, working in all kinds of ways across Canada and beyond. Take a look at what they’ve been up to in this photo essay of recent events and activities! Read More…
More Proof!
A newly released 30-year comparison of organic and conventional growing methods, carried out by the highly respected Rodale Institute, indicates huge ecological benefits to organic agriculture. It goes a long way to disproving the oft-repeated mantra, “organic agriculture can’t feed the world.” Read More…