“Make mother nature work for you,” Eric Bowman told a visiting Durham College Horticulture class on his farm last month. The 2-year Food and Farming program, based out of the Whitby Campus — home to the college’s Centre for Food (CFF) — comes as part of the school’s vision...read more
A $5 million investment from the province, along with $40 million from P&H Milling Group, will make Pier 10 in Hamilton Harbour home to the first new flour mill in Ontario in 75 years. The funding from the province comes through the Jobs and Prosperity Fund – Food and...read more
On the cusp of the United Nations Conference on Climate Change, Ottawa saw a two-day symposium to discuss Food Security in a Changing Climate on Nov 12-13, hosted by the Canadian Climate Forum (CCF). It proves to be an important time for change (and adaptation). In his introduction, Dr....read more
A report released earlier this year has found that more than half of Ontario’s $20 billion in imported food products could be produced in the province, pointing to compelling opportunities for our economy and agriculture sector. Ontario, a province consuming more food than it produces, sees a trade deficit...read more
The Golden Horseshoe Food & Farming Alliance has provided $10,000 in funding to Toronto’s Food Starter, an incubator focused on helping early-stage food processors and manufacturers from Toronto and the Golden Horseshoe grow their business – moving food entrepreneurs’ ideas from concept to shelf. The funding comes as part...read more
In an effort to educate and excite residents about the diverse agricultural industry within the Region of Durham, The Regional Municipality of Durham, Planning and Economic Development Department has developed a new video entitled “Farmers of Durham Region”: The video beautifully showcases many of Durham’s skilled, passionate farmers that...read more
The Ontario Craft Cider Association (OCCA) has commended the passing of Bill 110: Growing Ontario’s Craft Cider Industry Act. Bill 110 will pave the way for a level playing field for Craft Cider comparable to Ontario’s Craft Brewers, ensuring that the tax or mark-up imposed on Ontario Craft Cider does...read more