If you didn’t catch CBC’s Steven and Chris visiting Joe Loewith and Sons’ 800-acre Dairy Farm in Lynden, Ontario, you can fortunately watch the entertaining (yet educational) segment online. Steven and Chris met with dairy farmer Ben Loewith on his family’s farm earlier this year in April. Now with his...read more
We should know where our food comes from, who is growing it and how, and at least have a basic understanding of our local food chains. After all, we need it to survive. In a time where many Ontarians are three generations removed from farming, there is a knowledge...read more
This February the Ontario government released the new Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), replacing the 2005 statement (which has been under review since 2010) when it came into effect on April 30, 2014. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing leads this process, while other ministries contribute. The Provincial Policy...read more
In collaboration with the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation (check out their summary of the day here), the Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance held an informative workshop last month for a variety of stakeholders regarding value-added activities in Ontario. The Enabling Value-Added Agricultural Polices Workshop in Milton on...read more
Maple syrup, one of Canada’s most celebrated delicacies, will be flowing through the Headwaters region (in a number of exciting forms) from March 28 – April 13, as the Hills of Headwaters Tourism Association brings a brand new event to Caledon this spring. A Taste of Maple will tap...read more
Panoramic picturesque farms. Local veggies and smoked birch. Ontario’s Premier. Sparkling Champagne. Passionate speakers. Elaborate, irresistible apps. Networking and laughter. An outside buffet dinner abundant with flavour. And Jamie Kennedy. These are just some of the highlights of Halton’s 33rd Annual Farm Tour on Sept. 19. A large bus...read more
It’s that time of year again – yes, farm tours are sprouting up across the Golden Horseshoe. Among the interactive, entertaining day, the main purpose of these tours is to reach out to various politicians, government officials, stakeholders and the educational community to build an understanding of the opportunities...read more