What’s for Dinner? If you grew up in Canada, chances are dinner came with a glass of milk. Today, that tradition is becoming much less common. Our eating habits and the advice we receive about nutrition have changed dramatically over the decades as science continues to uncover how diet...read more
Meet our latest Local Food Champion, the Luckevich Pinchin Honey Bee Research Centre at the University of Guelph. Honey bees are often overlooked for the critical role they play as contributors to our food system. They provide pollination necessary for the production of fruits, vegetables and other crops. At...read more
We invite you to join the Greenbelt Foundation this summer for a regional event series: On-Farm Conversations About Soil Health and Water Quality. These events bring together farmers and agricultural partners for a day of discussion focused on soil health, water quality, and resilient farming systems. Each event features...read more
The Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance (GHFFA) is pleased to announce that it has received funding from the Greenbelt Foundation for its project, “Communicating to a Broader and More Diverse Audience Using Social Media Effectively.” This project will help GHFFA improve how it shares information about the agriculture...read more
As food prices continue to rise across Canada, many families are finding it increasingly difficult to afford healthy, nutritious groceries. In response to growing concerns about food insecurity, Toronto City Council is moving forward with an innovative pilot project aimed at making essential food items more affordable for residents....read more
From corn mazes to farm-to-table feasts, agritourism is transforming Ontario’s rural landscape. As one of the province’s fastest-growing tourism sectors, it contributes an estimated $633 million to the economy each year and supports more than 8,700 jobs. Beyond creating memorable visitor experiences, agritourism is helping farmers diversify their businesses,...read more
The Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance is pleased to welcome Heidi McFadden to the team. Heidi is a Bachelor of Commerce student in Food and Agricultural Business, minoring in Business Data Analytics with a passion for agricultural marketing, food systems, and the role of data and technology in...read more