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Urban Cowboy with Owen Roberts

Urban Cowboy: When it comes to pork, Fergus goes whole hog

Urban Cowboy: When it comes to pork, Fergus goes whole hog

In this week's Urban Cowboy, Owen Roberts asks if Fergus has what it takes to be the pork capital of Ontario
Urban Cowboy: Guelph readies to become the Silicon Valley for agriculture and food

Urban Cowboy: Guelph readies to become the Silicon Valley for agriculture and food

“We can drive a paradigm shift in our understanding of food systems”
Urban Cowboy: Food trucks feed 3,500 at university’s first rodeo

Urban Cowboy: Food trucks feed 3,500 at university’s first rodeo

The University of Guelph kicks off the year with a special event featuring the latest trend in university food services — the food truck
Urban Cowboy: Back to school – journalism graduate school, that is

Urban Cowboy: Back to school – journalism graduate school, that is

At this time of year, the University of Guelph is typically getting ready to welcome back students. In my office though, we’re getting ready to say goodbye. In fact, it’s something we’ve done every August for the past 26 or so years.
Urban Cowboy: Time to talk to teens about food safety

Urban Cowboy: Time to talk to teens about food safety

According to a recent study, students thought they were adept at knowing how to safely cook a meal. But unfortunately, they were not
Urban Cowboy: Could legal pot present a food safety problem?

Urban Cowboy: Could legal pot present a food safety problem?

It's time to clear the air
Urban Cowboy: No playing games — this campus gets top marks for beauty

Urban Cowboy: No playing games — this campus gets top marks for beauty

Research shows that the university scenery makes a difference in attracting prospective students
Urban Cowboy: Online LCBO and more broadband — it’s all about local

Urban Cowboy: Online LCBO and more broadband — it’s all about local

"Local is king and it counts everywhere"
Urban Cowboy: 149 ways to shop like a Canadian

Urban Cowboy: 149 ways to shop like a Canadian

Can you name 149 food ingredients, period, let alone 149 that are all-Canadian?
Urban Cowboy: Students challenge java junkies to think sustainably

Urban Cowboy: Students challenge java junkies to think sustainably

University of Guelph coffee drinkers love their java, but at what cost?