The Region of Halton is all aboard with a focused vision to strengthen and ensure the long-term viability of the region’s agricultural and rural sectors. This month, Halton Region Council unanimously passed a Rural Agricultural Strategy (RAS) in an effort to build a prosperous and sustainable local agricultural system....read more
The Region of Durham’s Economic Development Department, in conjunction with the Township of Brock Economic Development Advisory Committee and OMAFRA, are hosting an informative workshop for local food entrepreneurs hoping to expand their business. The Local Food Entrepreneurship Workshop on Thursday, November 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at...read more
The City of Hamilton’s Economic Development Division has partnered with Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium’s (EMC) Food, Beverage and Bio Sector Initiative to bring Food and Beverage sector companies a free seminar on October 20th: First Steps in Exporting for the Food Sector. This unique event is designed to make those in...read more
The Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance is hosting a Lunch & Learn at Queen’s Park on October 5th to celebrate Ontario Agriculture Week, inviting MPPs and Queen’s Park staff to learn about and discuss some important topics in food and farming in the province. We are excited to host 3...read more
The roots of urban agriculture are growing far, wide and deep throughout the Golden Horseshoe, as the potential for growing food in cities is becoming realized. In fact, there are so many innovative urban growing projects, that it’s hard to keep track of them all. But Toronto Urban Growers...read more
Earlier this month the Government of Canada tabled amendments to the Rouge National Urban Park Act, taking a step towards completing the establishment of Rouge National Urban Park. The amendments aim to protect the Park’s important ecosystems and heritage, including providing greater certainty for Rouge Park farmers. Among the...read more
The Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance was one of 23 grant recipients last week to receive funding from the Greenbelt Fund’s Local Food Investment Fund. The GHFFA, alongside the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, have received $100,000 to increase municipal local food procurement across 3 Golden Horseshoe Municipalities....read more