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
Food Starter and CaterToronto are working with the City of Toronto to launch a Pilot Project, titled Food Venture Program, in an effort to help nourish and grow the GTA food sector by supporting the area’s entrepreneurs. The program will assist entrepreneurs focusing on food processing and catering, providing...read more
While year-round we work to cultivate connections across the Golden Horseshoe’s diverse agriculture sector, on February 29th, we were zeroed in on those connections at Queen’s Park. Our annual visit downtown Toronto has Alliance members, food processors, farmers and more meet with our municipal leaders to talk food and...read more
Halton Region is hosting their 4th annual Agricultural Forum on Thursday, March 10, from 7 – 9 p.m. at Country Heritage Park in Milton. The forum will look at career opportunities in the agriculture and food sector, skills that will fill the employment gaps in the sector, and how to...read more
Durham Foods has once again proven that their innovative roots dig deep. Not only is the family-run business breaking ground (or water, rather) by growing spinach hydroponically in Port Perry, but their team has now created the “GAP app”, for which President Jim Sheehan accepted a Leadership in Innovation...read more