How the B.C. floods revealed the fragility of Canada’s food system
News Source: The Globe and Mail
November 27, 2021
“In order to make the modern food system today, it involved a lot of trying to control nature.” – Dr. Hannah Wittman
Dr. Hannah Wittman, CSFS Associate and IRES Professor, gave comments in The Globe and Mail. Citing past studies, she stated that diversifying farms is essential for resilience towards climate change. For example, one such approach is Mr. Bodnar’s Abbotsford farm, a small-scale operation with varying landscapes and a wide range of organic produce.