Roderick J. MacRae

Roderick J. MacRae is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change at York University. He holds a PhD and MSc in Agriculture from McGill University, and a BA in History from Acadia University. His research focuses on developing coherent national food policies for Canada, analyzing regulatory frameworks for pesticides and genetically engineered crops, and strategies to localize food systems.

Education:

• PhD Agriculture, McGill University
• MSc Agriculture, McGill University
• BA History, Acadia University

Research Interests:
Explores joined-up food policy, demand-supply management, and farm environmental payments. Teaches courses on sustainable food systems, food policy development, and agroecological cultural connections. Collaborates on projects like OMAFRA's Regional Food Hubs initiatives (2011-2013) and SSHRC grants focusing on community-based food systems.

Grants & Projects:

• OMAFRA KTT Grants (2012-2013): 'Nourishing Ontario' toolkit and knowledge dissemination
• SSHRC Partnership Development Grant (2012-2013): Regional Food Hubs
• SSHRC Public Outreach Grant (2011-2012): Regional Food Hubs outreach

Teaching:
Recent courses include ENVS1011 (Sustainable Food Systems), ENVS4011 (Food, Land & Culture), and ENVS6172 (Food Policy Development in Canada).