The Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance released an Agriculture and Agri-Food Economic Profile for the Golden Horseshoe yesterday at the North York Civic Centre. The report analyzes data surrounding economic impact, number of farms, farmland area and sizes, average age of farm operators and more. Data was also compared...read more
Many of you have certainly heard the big news by now the province announced at the end of last month – Ontario has implemented a new tax credit for farmers who donate products to community food programs. It’s unique to Canada, it’s been talked about for years, and it’s...read more
The Hills of Headwaters Tourism Association is back to once again showcase and celebrate local flavours throughout the region with an exciting, seasonal multi-day event, this time with A Taste of the Harvest. From Friday, October 17th to Sunday, November 2nd, 2014 locations across the Headwaters Region will be...read more
On Sept. 26, 2014, we hosted a workshop in Port Perry with the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation and the Region of Durham: Streamlining Process and Approaches to Agricultural Applications in Municipalities and Conservation Authorities. The workshop was intended for municipal planners, economic developers and building department staff in the...read more
We are pleased to congratulate Halton Healthcare Services (HHS), as the Ontario Vegetables Growers’ Association has selected HHS as the winner of the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers’ (OGVG) first Local Food Week Competition for their Local Food Expo and related promotional activities during Ontario Local Food Week in June. HHS is...read more
It’s officially autumn, and as the seasons change so do our cravings. Among the cooler breeze, fall harvest and beautiful foliage, what else comes to mind? Soup! We all know there’s no better soup than those made with fresh, local ingredients, so where can you go relish in your new-seasonal...read more
It’s that time of year again! While some of us are having trouble registering that summer is almost over, at least we can tell ourselves along with the autumn breeze and Fall Harvest will come some of our favourite seasonal, nostalgic foods, including of course, pumpkins. That’s right, pumpkin...read more