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
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
A Workshop for Municipal Councillors and Volunteers Join OMAFRA in their upcoming free interactive workshops to learn the basics of economic development. You will take away practical tools to help your municipality develop and implement an economic development strategy. The workshop will: • Provide you with a model of how to understand basic...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