Paul Smith and his associates conduct research, analysis, and communication in the areas of Sustainable Agriculture, Environment, and Public Policy. Thoughtful, in-depth, nuanced analysis of issues and data. Recommendations and conclusions that reflect perspectives beyond the conventional. Examples provided here are from previous work and employment.
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Ten Years Later - Idle No More Movement made history in Canada and Guelph in 2013 - Guelph Museums
In 2013, the Idle No More movement marked a turning point in modern Indigenous history in Canada.
Soil Health Can Improve Crop Yield and Reduce Emissions – December 2022
How Good Soil Health Can Improve Crop Yield and Reduce Carbon Emissions
The Greenbelt Foundation is working with farming communities to promote soil health through practical solutions that yield economic, environmental, and public health benefits.
Calculating soil health returns – September 2022
Calculating soil health returns - Coverage of economics of soil health
Short term costs for long term gains – that’s what a Greenbelt Foundation report says farmers need to consider when it comes to building soil health. Released in early 2022, The Greenbelt’s Towards a business case for soil health report compiled and analyzed field research data from different produ…
Regenerative Soil Practices Help Reduce Weeds – June 2022.
Stories from the Greenbelt: Regenerative Soil Health Practices Help Reduce Weeds
Like taxes, weeds are a fact of life. But what are weeds? They are just plants growing in the wrong place. Growing crops for a living means reducing the impact of weeds that can outcompete your crops by taking the available moisture and nutrients. Weeds and pests can reduce yields, farm income, and…
https://www.greenbelt.ca/soil_health_reduces_weeds
Recent report: Towards a Business Case for Soil Health
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A new report synthesizes knowledge on the economics of soil health practices in southern Ontario.
Recent paper: Hay Nutritional Quality and Grassland Bird Nesting: Impact of Delaying First Hay Cut on Dairy and Beef Production in Ontario
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