Genevieve Fullan

Genevieve is earning her master's degree in Environmental Studies at York University with a focus on sustainable food systems, food education and food literature. In The Mouthful, she blogs about the environmental politics and possibilities of food. Genevieve is a certified pastry chef and aspiring novelist. She lives in Toronto. @GFullan

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Harvesting Social Justice

Jun 2015 | IN Fashion 41.3 | BY Genevieve Fullan

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How Black Creek Community Farm is improving life in Toronto’s marginalized Jane-Finch neighbourhood.

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Why You Should Ignore Canada's Food Guide and Follow Brazil's Instead

May 05 2015 | IN Media Literacy | BY Genevieve Fullan

Brazil’s food guide got a radical overhaul last year that we should all pay attention to. The new guide categorizes foods based on how processed they are, rather than what they’re made of.

What Healthy Soil Looks Like | Natural Resources Conservation Soil Program

A Healthy Planet Starts With Healthy Soil

Mar 12 2015 | IN Food | BY Genevieve Fullan

One third of all land is degraded – and agriculture is the biggest culprit. Here are five ways we can improve soil health.

$hy-vee by Dean Hochman \ flickr$

Fixing Food Waste

Feb 06 2015 | IN Waste | BY Genevieve Fullan

A significant portion of food waste occurs before it even makes it into your fridge.

When's the Last Time You Visited a Hospital for the Food?

Oct 15 2014 | IN Innovators | BY Genevieve Fullan

How hospitals, universities and other institutions are revitalizing their food services with fresh, sustainable ingredients.

Are Rooftop Greenhouses the Food Solution We’ve Been Waiting For?

Sep 18 2014 | IN Responsible Business | BY Genevieve Fullan

Lufa Farms is tackling the dual problem of increasing demand and a lighter footprint.

Beyond Food Banks

Aug 20 2014 | IN Volunteers | BY Genevieve Fullan

At community food centres, meeting basic food needs is a jumping-off point for tackling bigger issues, like health and sustainable agriculture.

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Food Literacy is About More Than Labels and Recipes

Aug 06 2014 | IN Health | BY Genevieve Fullan

If we want to fix our food system, we need more comprehensive understanding of food literacy that incorporates food production, social justice and environmental elements.

NDP Food Strategy is Way Better than the Conference Board of Canada’s

Jul 16 2014 | IN Food | BY Genevieve Fullan

“Everybody Eats” effectively balances health, environment, social justice and economic concerns.

Lucky Harms made with real GMO. Vermont mural by Brian Clark.

Vermont Passes North America's First GMO Labelling Law

Jul 02 2014 | IN Responsible Business | BY Genevieve Fullan

If the groundbreaking law makes it to its 2016 effective date, it will set a strong precedent for the rest of the US and Canada.

Thinking & Eating Green Starts at School

Jun 18 2014 | IN Students | BY Genevieve Fullan

Vancouver's Think & Eat Green @ School program brings teachers, community members and students of all ages together – and out of the classroom – to help build resilient local food systems.

Farmers' Rights Plowed Under by Agricultural Growth Act

Jun 04 2014 | IN Regulation | BY Genevieve Fullan

Proposed changes to the Plant Breeders' Rights Act via Bill C-18 have huge implications for national food security. The National Farmers' Union is proposing the Seed Act for Farmers as an alternative.

Which is Better, Local or Organic?

May 22 2014 | IN Health | BY Genevieve Fullan

Bust through the confusion and competition between these two green-eating buzzwords.

Fresh produce at the Byward Market by Jamie McCaffrey

New Canadian Food Strategy Lacks Potential for Real Change

May 07 2014 | IN Food | BY Genevieve Fullan

The Conference Board of Canada's plan released this year prioritizes industry prosperity over health, sustainability and security – and individual responsibility over effective policy.

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