|
|
Sources Experts & SpokespersonsAfrican Development BankThe African Development Bank (AfDB) Group's mission is to help reduce poverty, improve living conditions for Africans and mobilize resources for the continent's economic and social development. With this objective in min... African UnionThe African Union (abbreviated AU in English, and UA in its other official languages) is an intergovernmental organization consisting of 53 African states. Established on 9 July 2002, the AU was formed as a successor to ... Canadian EncyclopediaThe full text of The Canadian Encyclopedia and its related resources has been made available online by the Historica Foundation as a public service since 1999. Since its publication in book form in 1985, The Canadian Enc... Canadian Federation of AgricultureFounded in 1935 to provide Canada's farmers with a single voice in Ottawa, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture is the country's largest farmers' organization. Its members include provincial general farm organizations ... Community of Portuguese-speaking CountriesA Comunidade dos Países de Língua Portuguesa - CPLP é o foro multilateral privilegiado para o aprofundamento da amizade mútua e da cooperaçao entre os seus membros. Criada em 17 de Julho de 1996, a CPLP goza de personali... Community of Sahelo-Saharan StatesCEN-SAD was established in February 1998 by six countries, but since then its membership has grown to 28. One of its main goals is to achieve economic unity through the implementation of the free movement of people and g... East African CommunityThe East African Community (EAC) is the regional intergovernmental organization of the Republics of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Republic of Burundi and Republic of Rwanda with its headquarters in Arus... Economic Community of Central African StatesECCAS aims to achieve collective autonomy, raise the standard of living of its populations and maintain economic stability through harmonious cooperation. Its ultimate goal is to establish a Central African Common Market... Economic Community of West African StatesThe Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional group of fifteen countries, founded in 1975. Its mission is to promote economic integration in "all fields of economic activity, particularly industry,... Economic Cooperation OrganizationEconomic Cooperation Organization (ECO) is an intergovernmental regional organization established in 1985 by Iran, Pakistan and Turkey for the purpose of promoting economic, technical and cultural cooperation among the m... European UnionThe European Union (EU) is an economic and political union of 27 member states, located primarily in Europe. It was established by the Treaty of Maastricht on 1 November 1993 upon the foundations of the pre-existing Euro... Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsThe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Serving both developed and developing countries, FAO acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to n... ibiblio.orgThe public's library and digital archive.
Home to one of the largest "collections of collections" on the Internet, ibiblio.org is a conservancy of freely available information, including software, music, literature, art... Inter-American Development BankThe IDB provides solutions to development challenges in 26 countries of Latin America and the Caribbean, partnering with governments, companies and civil society organizations.
The IDB lends money and provides grants. I... International Forum on GlobalizationAn alliance of activists, scholars, economists, researchers and writers formed to stimulate new thinking, joint activity and public education in response to economic globalization.
International Fund for Agricultural DevelopmentIFAD is a specialized agency of the United Nations established as an international financial institution in 1977 as the outcome of a conference organized in response to the food crises of the early 1970s that primarily a... Natural History MuseumThe Natural History Museum is an international leader in the scientific study of the natural world.
Our science mission is to:
* Explore the diversity of the natural world and the processes that generate this diversity... Organisation for Economic Cooperation and DevelopmentOECD brings together the governments of countries committed to democracy and the market economy from around the world to:
* Support sustainable economic growth
* Boost employment
* Raise living standards
* Maint... Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural HistoryThe National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) is part of the Smithsonian Institution, the world's preeminent museum and research complex. The Museum is dedicated to inspiring curiosity, discovery and learning about the n... South Asian Association for Regional CooperationThe South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established when its Charter was formally adopted on December 8, 1985 by the Heads of State or Government of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pa... Southern African Development CommunityThe Southern African Development Community (SADC) has been in existence since 1980, when it was formed as a loose alliance of nine majority-ruled States in Southern Africa known as the Southern African Development Coordi... UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural OrganizationThe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was founded on 16 November 1945. For this specialized United Nations agency, it is not enough to build classrooms in devastated countries or t... World BankThe World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. We are not a bank in the common sense. We are made up of two unique development institutions owned by 185 m... World Meterological OrganizationThe WMO is a specialized agency of the United Nations. It is the UN system's authoritative voice on the state and behaviour of the Earth's atmosphere, its interaction with the oceans, the climate it produces and the resu... New ReleasesOrganic Trade Association in Canada opposes introduction of genetically engineered alfalfa2009-06-09 Organic Trade Association in Canada The Organic Trade Association (OTA) in Canada has registered strong opposition to federal permission to allow production of genetically engineered (GE) alfalfa in Canada.â#oAlfalfa is a perfect crop f... Sources Select ResourcesAgricultureSources Select Resources Encyclopedia Article Agriculture & Farming Topic Index in Sources Directory of ExpertsSpokespersons, Experts, and Resources Website Sources A subject guide to experts and spokespersons on topics related to agriculture and farming in the Sources directory for the media. Collective farmingSources Select Resources Encyclopedia Article Collective farming and communal farming are types of agricultural production in which the holdings of several farmers are run as a joint enterprise. This type of collective is essentially an agricultu... Community Shared Agriculture / Community-supported agricultureConnexipedia Article Article A community of individuals who pledge support to a farm operation where the growers and consumers share the risks and benefits of food production. CSAs usually consist of a system of weekly delivery o... Farmers in Palestine create amazing produce in adverse conditions - and are fighting to export themBlythman, Joanna Article 2009 The Observer Palestine produces some of the finest olive oils in the world, not to mention dates, nuts, tomatoes # even wine. Now, despite the conflict, farmers are finding ways to export their produce # and show ... Food Among the RuinsDowie, Mark Article 2009 Guernica Detroit, the country's most depressed metropolis, has zero produce-carrying grocery chains. It also has open land, fertile soil, ample water, and the ingredients to reinvent itself from Motor City to ... From villages to New Delhi to Geneva: Indian farmers protest against the WTOKhadse, Ashlesha Article 2009 Europe Solidaire Sans Frontieres The "liberalization" and #corporatization# of agriculture under the World Trade Organisation would put at risk the livelihoods of more than 2/3 of India#s 1 billion people. Monsanto vs. Vernon Bowman’s FarmThe Fiction of Intellectual Property Knapp, Thomas L. Article 2013 CounterPunch Monsanto’s entire case against Vernon Bowman — as with Percy Schmeiser — is that their profits will be negatively affected if they’e not empowered to dictate what Vernon Bowman does on his own land an... PermacultureConnexipedia Article Article An approach to designing human settlements and perennial agricultural systems that mimics the relationships found in natural ecologies. The Canadian Organic GrowerAimed at organic farmers, gardeners and consumers. Includes articles on growing, processing and marketing organic products. Canadian Poultry MagazineFlock & hatchery management, poultry markets, and marketing strategies. Three annuals also published: Who's Who of Canadian Poultry (July); Buyers' Guide (November); Feather Forum - Tradeshow Issue (A... Cannabis CultureCannabis culture in Canada and internationally. News and features about hemp and marijuana. Advocating for the beneficial use of cannabis. Canola DigestInformation on the latest in production and utilization of canola aimed at canola growers and industry members. Farm Light & Power: FarmingRelates the experiences of Alberta farmers and ranchers with economic, environmental and social sustainability. Farming for TomorrowAnnual reference for Alberta farmers looking to improve the profitability and sustainability of their operations. FarmLifeFarm-related news and information. GrainewsFor Western Canadian farmers and their families. Production-oriented with step by step methods. Includes regular sections dealing with beef cattle, farm mechanics and rural life. Greenhouse CanadaCoverage of the commercial greenhouse industry in Canada, both floriculture and vegetables. Contains grower profiles, industry updates, new products and technology features. The GrowerInformation about the Canadian agricultural industry for growers and industry related companies and individuals. Manitoba Co-operatorFeaturing news and information on local, national and international events relevant to farming. Ontario BeefOntario Beef covers topics of interest in the beef industry, including research, producer profiles, market information, the retail world as it relates to beef and industry updates. Ontario Corn ProducerInformation on the association, the corn industry, agricultural and commodities issues. Rural RootsAgricultural and country lifestyle magazine. Union FarmerFarming policy issues and activities of the National Farmers Union. Voice of the FarmerRegion 1: Essex and Kent
Region 2: Elgin, Huron, Lambton, Middlesex, Oxford, Perth, and Waterloo regions. Government Ministries & AgenciesSaskatchewan Ministry of AgricultureSaskatchewan Agriculture, Food and Rural Revitalization (SAFRR) promotes the growth of an agricultur... Canadian Grain CommissionThe Canadian Grain Commission is the federal agency which regulates grain handling in Canada and set... Statistics CanadaCanada's central statistical agency. |
|
Sources is an online portal and directory for journalists, writers, news editors, researchers. Use Sources to find experts, media contacts, spokespersons, scientists, lobbyists, officials, speakers, university professors, researchers, newsmakers, CEOs, executive directors, media relations contacts, spokespeople, talk show guests, PR representatives, Canadian sources, story ideas, research studies, databases, universities, colleges, associations, businesses, government, research institutions, lobby groups, non-government organizations (NGOs), in Canada and internationally.
© Sources 1977-2012. The information provided is copyright and may not be reproduced in any form or by any means (whether electronic, mechanical or photographic), or stored in an electronic retrieval system, without written permission of the publisher. The content may not be resold, republished, or redistributed. Indexing and search applications by Ulli Diemer and Chris DeFreitas.
|
Sources Calendar
