The socially-conscious consumer, transparency in food, food waste ($31 billion worth in Canada), insect protein and food innovation were some of the hot topics at Country Heritage Park (CHP) at the Future of Food and Farming Forum on October 6. A forum to reflect on the evolution of food...read more
News from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs: Earlier this year, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs led a review of the program to ensure that the Rural Economic Development (RED) Program was meeting the expectations of businesses, community organizations and rural municipalities....read more
As many of you know, the province held a Co-ordinated Land Use Planning Review to develop recommendations on how to amend and improve the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Greenbelt Plan, the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and the Niagara Escarpment Plan. A panel of six...read more
“Before breaking ground, this venture was ground-breaking”, said Jeff Leal, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs at the launch of Ontario’s new Agri-Food Venture Centre (OAFVC) in Colborne on May 1st. Offering Ontario farmers and food producers important support through a unique opportunity to expand their business with...read more
Durham Region The Durham Farm Fresh Marketing Association is a not-for-profit membership organization representing farms, farmers’ markets, retailers, chefs and restaurants located within Durham Region. Their website provides a map to search for farms and markets by type, product and municipality. Halton Region Simply Local is a Halton Region...read more
The four provincial land use plans that work together to manage growth, protect the natural environment and support economic development in the Greater Golden Horseshoe are currently under review – it’s an important time for the Greenbelt Plan, the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, the Niagara Escarpment Plan and...read more
Michael Brownbridge, Charles Benoit, Kevin Stemmler, Alex Barlow Halton Region’s Annual Agricultural Forum, held earlier in January, saw innovation as its focus this year, providing attendees with information on some of the latest trends in agriculture, including new research, funding opportunities and the advantages of developing niche products. Around...read more