The food and beverage processing industry is the second largest industry in Canada in terms of the dollar value of production. Shipments in 2014 totaled $105.5 billion, which accounts for 17% of total manufacturing shipments and 2% of the national Gross Domestic Product. It is the largest manufacturing employer and...read more
Imagine technology that could preemptively find disease in plants, allowing growers to address it proactively. Or sensors that could help irrigate more resourcefully. Or robots that could selectively harvest ripe crops. At Vineland Research and Innovation Centre in Niagara, it seems as though the future is now. Vineland’s Robotics...read more
Farm Crawl Hamilton is back for 2016 with three upcoming dates: May 28th, July 16th, and August 13th. These three Saturdays are a wonderful way to experience life on the farm throughout the Hamilton area. Farm Crawl is an opportunity to get an inside look at the operations of...read more
While today Earth Day is celebrated around the globe, we should also remember to celebrate the farmers across our country who treat every day as Earth Day. The original Stewards of the Land, our farmers are continuously working to protect our soil, food and water with their diverse knowledge,...read more
The following article was written by Luke Edwards for Niagarathisweek.com, published on April 19, 2016, highlighting our asset mapping project. We could all use a lesson in food systems Grimsby Lincoln News By Luke Edwards When you think of the things you need to live – I mean really...read more
Last year, Food for Life in Halton recovered and distributed 2.2 million pounds of good food. An astounding number, and that is just within one region. Food waste has received a lot of global attention as of late — and for good reason. There’s no arguing the plight found...read more
We are looking for the right person for a Municipal Local Food Procurement project! Job Description: The Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance seeks a project manager to work with chefs, long term care staff, food service operators, producers and distributors to find creative and new ways to maximize local...read more