The Region of Halton is all aboard with a focused vision to strengthen and ensure the long-term viability of the region’s agricultural and rural sectors. This month, Halton Region Council unanimously passed a Rural Agricultural Strategy (RAS) in an effort to build a prosperous and sustainable local agricultural system....read more
Twenty-one schools across Ontario, with many in the Greater Golden Horseshoe, have received Farm to School grants from the Whole Kids Foundation to implement locally-sourced salad bar programs in their cafeterias, with support from Farm to Cafeteria Canada and Sustain Ontario’s Edible Education Network. The exciting announcement was made...read more
The Region of Durham’s Economic Development Department, in conjunction with the Township of Brock Economic Development Advisory Committee and OMAFRA, are hosting an informative workshop for local food entrepreneurs hoping to expand their business. The Local Food Entrepreneurship Workshop on Thursday, November 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at...read more
The Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance hosted a Lunch & Learn at Queen’s Park earlier this week to celebrate Ontario Agriculture Week, bringing together some of those who work on our Alliance with some of those who work for the Province. Jamie Reaume, Chair of the GHFFA, kicked...read more
The Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance has received $100,000 funding from the Greenbelt Fund’s Local Food Investment Fund to increase municipal local food procurement in Golden Horseshoe Municipalities. Specifically, the project is working with municipal partners to increase the procurement of locally-sourced food in long-term care facilities in the...read more
The City of Hamilton’s Economic Development Division has partnered with Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium’s (EMC) Food, Beverage and Bio Sector Initiative to bring Food and Beverage sector companies a free seminar on October 20th: First Steps in Exporting for the Food Sector. This unique event is designed to make those in...read more
The Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance is hosting a Lunch & Learn at Queen’s Park on October 5th to celebrate Ontario Agriculture Week, inviting MPPs and Queen’s Park staff to learn about and discuss some important topics in food and farming in the province. We are excited to host 3...read more