On March 18th, the Ontario Government announced the final goal of the Local Food Act, with a focus on efforts to “remove red tape barriers” for getting local food in the broader public sector, so organizations like colleges, universities, hospitals and municipalities can more easily procure local food. The...read more
Beretta Farms in York Region has been celebrated for over 20 years now for their premium proteins, with a focus on organic, grass-fed beef, chicken, pork and turkey. The farm was founded in 1992 by husband and wife team, Mike and Cynthia Beretta. Although the two began the journey as...read more
A new practical guide and technical report for measuring food loss and waste across the food supply chain has been released by the Commission for Environmental Cooperation. Provision Coalition, a leading voice on sustainability for the food & beverage manufacturing sector in Canada, was on the expert advisory committee,...read more
Durham Region residents are invited to attend this year’s Farm Connections Open House on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, from 4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Luther Vipond Memorial Arena (67 Winchester Rd. E., Brooklin, Ontario). This interactive event provides attendees with an opportunity to learn about agriculture through various...read more
The Orangeville & Area SBEC is hosting a Selling Food in Ontario workshop on Thursday, March 21, 2019, from 1-4 p.m. at the Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre. The workshop will be an excellent opportunity for area food entrepreneurs to develop their businesses — whether they’re at the beginning stages,...read more
Local Line, an innovative sales and distribution platform for food suppliers, has recently launched a Local Line Community Forum, a digital place for like-minded farmers, food suppliers and food hubs across North America to connect online! It’s all about connecting similar businesses that are facing the same challenges and...read more
Are you a farmer looking to explore new opportunities for your farm? Durham Farm Fresh, the Regional Municipality of Durham, and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), are hosting a Navigating On-Farm Value-Added information session on incorporating value-added opportunities into farm businesses on Tuesday, March 19,...read more