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Urban Cowboy with Owen Roberts

Thumbs up for agriculture-university partnership renewal (2 photos)

Thumbs up for agriculture-university partnership renewal (2 photos)

In this edition of Urban Cowboy, Owen Roberts feels the partnership 'leaves no doubt the university is indeed Canada’s food university'
Keep it brilliant, keep it simple

Keep it brilliant, keep it simple

This week in Urban Cowboy, Owen Roberts discusses a philosophy of one of the world’s most high-tech farm machinery companies and its belief that modern farmers don't have time for complicated machinery
Young leaders grow where they're planted

Young leaders grow where they're planted

In the latest 'Urban Cowboy', Owen Roberts takes a look at a company willing to stand up and say 'hold my beer, I'll put fuel in that rocket'
Despite big chill, underground world is fired up

Despite big chill, underground world is fired up

In the latest 'Urban Cowboy', Owen Roberts takes a look at cold temperatures can impact the underground world
Old-fashioned thoughts about modern farming

Old-fashioned thoughts about modern farming

In this edition of 'Urban Cowboy', Owen Roberts scratches his head over misconceptions about farm ownership and other modern agricultural practices
Icewine harvest adds to tourism experience (2 photos)

Icewine harvest adds to tourism experience (2 photos)

The latest edition of Urban Cowboy takes an in-depth look at icewine
‘Tis the season of temptation

‘Tis the season of temptation

Dietitian Michelle Jaelin talks to Owen Roberts about food porn, Instagram posts and food waste in this edition of 'Urban Cowboy'
Ontario pet owners and farmers face veterinarian shortage

Ontario pet owners and farmers face veterinarian shortage

In this 'Urban Cowboy', Owen Roberts highlights the changes faced by veterinarians across the province
Business accelerator opens at University

Business accelerator opens at University

Over 14 weeks, participants will learn how to turn their innovative ideas into products and services… and maybe even create a startup company
Aquaculture station nets sustainable seafood certification (4 photos)

Aquaculture station nets sustainable seafood certification (4 photos)

In this month's 'Urban Cowboy', Owen Roberts discusses food sustainability standards at the university level