Across the US and Canada, there is an exciting emergence of a unique type of food festival – a festival for garlic! Why is this occurring and what can we learn about the role of garlic for small-scale farmers?
Between October 7-11, 2006, participants from across North America gathered together in Vancouver for the Bridging Borders Toward Food Security Conference. Hosted by the Vancouver Food Policy Council, the conference was organized by the California-based Community Food Security Coalition and Food Secure Canada. Participants at the conference met to discuss strategies for improving access to affordable, nutritious and culturally appropriate…