The Public Purse Procurement (3P) Mentorship Program, delivered by My Sustainable Canada (MSC) and MEALsource with support from the Greenbelt Fund, cultivates champions of local and sustainable food purchasing who use the buying power of public institutions to put public dollars toward the public good, and ultimately transform the food system. The program works...read more
The Toronto Food Policy Council (TFPC) partnered with the Green Living Show this past weekend on a series of Food Waste Reduction events – an issue that is getting more and more (much deserved) attention. On Saturday, the TFPC hosted “Appetite for Change: Food Waste Challenges and Opportunities”, facilitated...read more
From the Halton Region: On Thursday, March 26, 2015, Halton chefs, restaurateurs, farmers and tourism professionals are invited to the second annual Halton Region Food Tourism Summit – Steps to Sustainability. This event aims to bring together Halton’s food community to network, learn about innovative sustainable practices and industry...read more
Learn how Durham Farmers put food on your plate: Durham Farm Connections, a volunteer-based organization, provides agricultural education opportunities for farm and non-farm communities in Durham Region to ensure the viability of the agriculture sector. Through popular initiatives like a Grade 3 Program, a High School Program, an Open...read more
Ontario Farmland Trust is holding their 11th annual Farmland Forum in east central Ontario for the very first time. After 10 successful years in Guelph, 2015’s Forum will be held in Oshawa, making it easier for attendees in the eastern end of the province to attend. Details: Date: Friday,...read more
Last month the Headwaters Food & Farming Alliance (HFFA) was awarded a First Place Category Champion prize worth $5,000 from CST Inspiring Minds Learning Project at Primrose Elementary School in Mulmur. HFFA submitted Idea #311, “If we nourish, kids will flourish”, for the CST funding program and was selected...read more
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is offering courses in February and March that will Explore Value-Added Opportunities via webex and teleconference. Participants will learn how to generate ideas for value-added opportunities, assess an idea’s business potential, identify and manage risk, and develop a plan to execute...read more