On Thursday, March 5, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., join the York Region Food Charter Working Group at the Newmarket Community Centre for their annual Food for Change event. This year’s event, Food for Change: Forking Good Ideas, is focused on food literacy from seed to table, looking...read more
The province is once again celebrating local innovators who are contributing to the success of Ontario’s agri-food sector. Earlier in November, the regional recipients of the Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence were celebrated and honoured at a ceremony in Toronto to recognize their contributions to the creation of new...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
We should know where our food comes from, who is growing it and how, and at least have a basic understanding of our local food chains. After all, we need it to survive. In a time where many Ontarians are three generations removed from farming, there is a knowledge...read more
This February the Ontario government released the new Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), replacing the 2005 statement (which has been under review since 2010) when it came into effect on April 30, 2014. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing leads this process, while other ministries contribute. The Provincial Policy...read more
This summer, the Holland Marsh Growers’ Association (HMGA) is releasing a series of seven videos that highlight the area’s unique farming environment. A new clip will be showcased each week, building up to a major announcement from the HMGA in mid-September. The Holland Marsh, Ontario’s ‘soup and salad bowl, not...read more