Many homes across the country are getting ready for Christmas, and for a lot of people, that means putting up the Christmas Tree. But did you know that what has become a memorable tradition for many families, can also support the environment, economy and local farms? That’s right, local...read more
Grape vines aren’t the only thing that grow deep at 13th Street Winery, but so too do family roots. The family farm has been in St. Catharines for over 100 years. On the unique terroir of Niagara, in Ontario’s rich wine country, you’ll find this celebrated winery that is...read more
Congratulations to Headwaters Tourism, who accepted awards earlier this week in three categories at the 2016 Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence ceremony! Headwaters Tourism, the small Ontario destination marketing organization that represents Dufferin County and the Towns of Caledon, Erin, Mono and Shelburne, has flourished in bringing much-deserved attention...read more
Twenty-one schools across Ontario, with many in the Greater Golden Horseshoe, have received Farm to School grants from the Whole Kids Foundation to implement locally-sourced salad bar programs in their cafeterias, with support from Farm to Cafeteria Canada and Sustain Ontario’s Edible Education Network. The exciting announcement was made...read more
The Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance hosted a Lunch & Learn at Queen’s Park earlier this week to celebrate Ontario Agriculture Week, bringing together some of those who work on our Alliance with some of those who work for the Province. Jamie Reaume, Chair of the GHFFA, kicked...read more
Registration is now open for the 8th Annual Municipal Agriculture Economic Development Forum on November 2nd & 3rd, hosted by the Town of Caledon and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, with support from Foodland Ontario and the Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance. The Forum...read more
Quinte Immigration Services (QUIS) has launched a new pilot project to help interested Syrian refugees grow their skill set so they can enter and support the province’s agriculture industry. Not only will the project help new Canadians find meaningful employment, but it will also help contribute to an industry...read more