Invited Talks (Last Six Years)

Martin, R.C. 2010. The Role of Organic Agriculture in a Modern Food System.  Organic and Sustainable Agriculture Workshop. Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, Vineland, ON. July, 2010. 

Martin, R.C. 2010. Organic Agriculture: Challenges and Contributions in a Complex Food System. Atlantic Agricultural Forum. Holiday Inn, Truro, NS. April, 2010.   

Martin, R.C. 2010. The Effect of Climate Change on Forestry & Agricultural Land Use. Central Nova Scotia Woodland Conference 2010. Stewiacke, N.S. March, 2010

Martin, R.C. 2010. Local, Healthy Food from Nova Scotian Farms and Gardens. Lunenburg-Queens Federation of Agriculture meeting.  Bridgewater, NS. March, 2010.  

Martin, R.C. 2010. Doing Business and Shopping as if We Want to Stay Here. Speak Out Business Series. Neptune Theatre, Halifax, NS. March 2010. 

Martin, R.C. 2010. Opportunities for Organic Farming and Research.  Organic Seminar Series, University of Guelph. Jan., 2010

Martin, R.C. 2010.  What Does Organic Have That Works in Conventional Farming?
Farm Smart Agricultural Conference, Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph. Jan., 2010

Martin, R.C. 2010. Opportunities and Pitfalls on the Way to Organic Certification. Farm Smart Agricultural Conference, Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph. Jan., 2010

Martin, R.C. 2009. A Viable Energy Sector in the Hinterland is Good For Halifax.  HRM and NSAC Energy Meeting. NSAC, Truro. Dec. 2009

Martin, R.C. 2009.  The Human Link to Climate Change. Your Earth, Your Say Town Hall, NSAC, Truro, NS. Nov., 2009.

Martin, R.C. 2009.  Food Sovereignty in Local Communities. Peace and Development Association, St Mary’s University. Halifax. Nov., 2009.

Martin, R.C. 2009.  Research and Innovation Working Group Report. Organic Value Chain Round Table, presented by phone to OVCRT in Calgary, AB. Oct., 2009.

Martin, R.C. 2009.  Land Use Issues in Forestry and Agriculture. Forest Forum 2009, Nova Forest Alliance. Truro, NS. Oct., 2009.

Martin, R.C. 2009.  Academics and Local Food: Good Fit or Ships Passing in the Night? Nova Scotia Food Summit, Friends of Agriculture in  Nova Scotia. Old Orchard Inn, Wolfville, NS. Oct., 2009.

Martin, R.C. 2009.  What Problems Have Brought us to the Need For a Food Summit? Nova Scotia Food Summit, Friends of Agriculture in  Nova Scotia. Old Orchard Inn, Wolfville, NS. Oct., 2009.

Martin, R.C. 2009.  Local and Organic Food Trains: Linked, Divergent or Colliding? Public lecture, College of Sustainability, Dalhousie University, NS. Oct., 2009.

Martin, R.C. 2009.  Countering Global Displacement.  Class lecture, College of Sustainability, Dalhousie University, NS. Oct., 2009.

Martin, R.C. 2009. Meeting the growing demand for both local and organic food.  6th annual  organic harvest meal, Organic Producers Co-op of PEI.  Charlottetown, PEI. Sept, 2009.

Martin, R.C. 2009. New farmers and OACC. Canadian Association of Diploma's in Agriculture conference. NSAC, Truro, N.S. June, 2009.

Martin, R.C. 2009.  What's an Educated Biologist To Do?  Atlantic Provinces Council on the Sciences (APICS) Undergraduate Biology Conference. NSAC, Truro, N.S. March, 2009.

Martin, R.C. 2009. Can organic systems provide food security in Atlantic Canada? Atlantic Canadian Organic Regional Network (ACORN) Annual Organic Conference. Holiday Inn Hotel, Truro, NS. February, 2009. 

Martin, R.C. 2008. Philosophical Approach to Organic Agriculture.  OACC Symposium for Professionals. Webinar presentation from NSAC, Truro, NS. Dec., 2008.

Lynch, D.H., Hammermeister, A. and Martin, R.C. 2008. Research & Education at the Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada.  Lunch & Learn, Engineering Dept., NSAC, Truro. Nov., 2008.

Martin, R.C. 2008.  Sustainable Economies in Atlantic Canada. Atlantic Canada Economics Association Meetings.  Acadia University, Wolfville, NS. October, 2008.
           
Martin, R.C. 2008.  Fresh Local Food and Our Health. Association of Science Teachers, Halifax West High School,  Halifax, NS. October, 2008.

Martin, R.C. 2008. The Local Food Economy and Healthy Soils. Annual Fall Membership Meeting, Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia, St. Joseph’s, Antigonish Co., NS. October, 2008. 

Martin, R.C. 2008. World Food Day - For a World Without Hunger.  Central Colchester Junior High School. Onslow, NS. October, 2008. 

Martin, R.C. 2008.  Shifting from Empire to Earth Community.  Unitarian Universalist Church of Halifax.  Halifax, NS. October, 2008.

Martin, R.C. 2008. Organic Farming to Support Sustainable Agriculture in NS.  Made in Nova Scotia Information Session (Environment).  NSDA.  Truro, NS. June, 2008.

Martin, R.C. 2008.  Growing Up in a Mennonite Community.  Unitarian Universalist Church of Halifax.  Halifax, NS. June, 2008.

Martin, R.C. and Burkhard, N. 2008. Nova Scotia Produce Auction.  Growing Opportunities Conference, NSDA.  Dartmouth, NS.  March 2008.

Martin, R.C. 2008. Organic Farming Practices in Support of Sustainability.  Sustainability and
Environmental Research Symposium. Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS.  March, 2008.

Martin, R.C. 2007. Farming Within Vibrant Ecosytems.  Blomidon Naturalists Society.  Wolfville, N.S. Nov., 2007.

Martin, R.C. 2007.  Organic Practices for Soil Health and Ecosystem Stability. Agri-Food Innovation Forum.  The Business of Green Solutions.  Ottawa, ON Oct. 2007.

Martin, R.C. 2007. OACC: A Local Initiative to Meet Environmental Challenges.  Rotary Club of Truro.  Truro, N.S. July, 2007.

Martin, R.C. 2007.  Eating Well as Our Climate Changes.  Unitarian Universalist Church of Halifax.  Halifax, NS. May, 2007.

Martin, R.C. 2007. Linking Research and Practice for Organic Agriculture.  Journee Conferences du Centre recherche en horticulture. Laval University, Quebec. May, 2007

Martin, R.C. 2007. Buying Organic Food to Reduce Pesticides and Soluble Nitrogen in Our Ecosystems.  St. Andrew’s United Church.  Truro, N.S. May, 2007.

Martin, R.C. and Beavers, R. 2007. Research Implications of the Canadian Organic Standard and Regulations. Nova Scotia Institute of Agrologists.  Truro. N.S. April, 2007. 

Martin, R.C. and MacRae, R. 2006.  Possibilities for Organic Agriculture in Ontario. Presented 3 times to OMAFRA management team, Faculty and staff at University of Guelph and OMAFRA Crop Technologists.  Guelph, Ontario. November 17 - 20, 2006.  

Martin, R.C.  2006. Reinventing Research for Organic Systems.  Fruit Production class at University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK. November, 2006.

Martin, R.C. 2006. A Vision for organic farms and food in Canada.  Organic Connections Organic Conference. Saskatoon, SK. November, 2006

Martin, R.C. 2006. Grazing for profit, health and environmental benefits.  Sharing Knowledge on Agriculture and Rural Life in Atlantic Canada. Mabou, N.S.  July, 2006.  

Martin, R.C.,  Lynch, D.H., Hammermeister, A.M and Frick, B. 2006.  Plant Protection in Canada: Challenges in Organic Agriculture.  Quebec Society for the Protection of Plants. Victoriaville, QC. June 2006.

Martin, R.C. 2006.  Research Opportunities in a Growing Organic Sector.  Biology Department, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS. March, 2006.  

Martin, R.C.  and Hammermeister, A. 2006. Organic Research: Who wants to know What, and Why? College of Agriculture, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK. Feb. 2006

Martin, R.C. 2005. Organic Agriculture as a Positive Option. St. James Presbyterian Men’s Group. Truro, N.S. October, 2005.
                                               
Martin, R.C. 2005.  Phosphorous Deficiencies on Canadian Organic Farms. University of Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB. March, 2005

Martin, R.C. 2005. OACC and Organic Developments.  ACORN conference.  Fredericton, NB. February, 2005.