Myth: “Organic agriculture is less productive”

Statement: Organic agriculture is less productive, therefore, committing to organic food in the face of world hunger is not viable.

Response: Dropping buzzword global ‘humanitarian’ issues in the face of local ‘environmental’ solutions, popular as it may be, is a good way to delineate a constructive discussion and oversimplify a very complex and dynamic challenge. Often, these arguments assume that environmental issues are divorced from human suffering, or should take a back seat in the face of ‘human’ needs. Part of the mission of the MFSP is to reconnect people to the food they consume, and hopefully along the way we can help individuals make the connection between healthy soil and healthy people. Seasonal sourcing from local organic farms can create jobs, limit our dependence on oil and reconnect people with the food they consume. It is not a silver bullet for anything, but there are no silver bullets. There is, however, work to be done.

Disclaimer: These posts are dedicated to debunking popular myths about food, food at Mcgill, and everything in between. They do not represent the idea’s or values of the entire MFSP group. Take them with a grain of salt, as they say.

Myth: Michael Pollan

Statement: Michael Pollan is immortal and infallible.

Response: All evidence suggests, yes.

 

 

 

Disclaimer: These posts are dedicated to debunking popular myths about food, food at Mcgill, and everything in between. They do not represent the idea’s or values of the entire MFSP group. Take them with a grain of salt, as they say.

Myth: “Chartwells is inherently evil”

Statement: Chartwells, one of the largest food service provider in the world, as well as at McGill, is inherently evil.

Response: The Chartwells employees at McGill were some of the most open, cooperative and willing of the numerous groups we worked with over the course of the summer of 2009. They are instrumental in the implementation of the recurring Local Food Days, among other things. Unless this changes, it would be hard for us to agree with the above statement.

 

Disclaimer: These posts are dedicated to debunking popular myths about food, food at Mcgill, and everything in between. They do not represent the idea’s or values of the entire MFSP group. Take them with a grain of salt, as they say.