The Northern Ontario Farm Innovation Alliance (NOFIA), based in the Temiskaming District, has been recognized with the Northern Business Excellence Award at the 2026 Excellence in Agriculture Awards. The award was presented at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto this past weekend. The Excellence in Agriculture Awards are...read more
What does local food look like when thousands of years of tradition, creativity and sustainability come together? Across Ontario, Indigenous chefs and food entrepreneurs are helping answer that question. They are bringing Indigenous ingredients, knowledge and foodways to new audiences while strengthening connections among people, producers and the land....read more
Meet Mike Ecker, our latest Local Food Champion, whose leadership at Vineland Growers demonstrates the power of collaboration in strengthening Ontario’s local food system. As part of one of Ontario’s longest-standing agricultural co-operatives, Mike has helped champion family farms, build strong relationships with growers and retailers, and ensure high-quality,...read more
Something exciting is growing just north of Toronto. In King City, Ontario, Haven Greens is showing what is possible when Canadian agriculture meets the technology of tomorrow. Inside its state-of-the-art greenhouse, fresh leafy greens are grown year-round using artificial intelligence, automation, sensors and precision growing systems. It is a...read more
As more people look for ways to grow their own food, urban gardens are becoming an increasing part of communities and connection. Backyard vegetable beds offer a great opportunity to grow fresh produce. Joe Salemi of Landscape Ontario sees how landscaping can help bring these ideas to life....read more
Meet Kara Tremblay, our latest Local Food Champion from Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, whose work shows that growing food can grow so much more. From revitalizing a community garden and greenhouse to engaging youth, strengthening connections to land and culture, and helping advance a vision for food sovereignty, Kara is...read more
When we think about Canada’s food system, we often focus on the food that ends up on our own plates. However, there is another growing market creating opportunities for Canadian agriculture: pet food. Canada’s pet food market is significant and continues to grow. In 2024, Canadian retail sales of...read more