Matt McIntosh

Matt McIntosh is a farmer and freelance journalist based in southwestern Ontario. He covers an array of agricultural and scientific subjects, with particular focus on technology, production, environment and wider societal issues pertaining to food and farming. He holds a BA in political science with a focus on agricultural issues from the University of Guelph, has contributed to a wide range of Canadian and international publications, and is the current president of the Eastern Canada Farm Writers' Association. Matt operates under his brand "The Rural PhilosoFer."

Stories by Matt McIntosh

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With headlines blaring about tariffs, a trade war and a 51st state, it can be easy to feel helpless. Here’s where I see hope: The Narwhal is reporting doggedly on issues surrounding the natural world in Canada that feel so under threat today — including the autonomy and sovereignty of Indigenous Peoples. It’s why I’m a member — and why I hope you’ll be one of 400 readers who joins me this April. — Tanya Talaga, journalist, author and recent Narwhal board chair
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