Celebrate Farm to Fork: 2nd annual Toronto GMO-Free Festival – May 23rd
Posted: May 20, 2015
Categories: Events / GoodFoodBites / News from Sustain Members
The Toronto Non-GMO Coalition, a Sustain Ontario member, is hosting their 2nd annual festival and farmers’ market on Saturday, May 23rd at Christie Pits Park. Over 3000 people are expected to turn out for this special event to celebrate organic farmers and businesses in Ontario.
From the organizer’s website:
“While the event serves to educate and raise awareness about the potential health and environmental impacts of GMOs, the Festival is just that, a festive celebration of all the safe, healthy food options we have in Toronto and to honor the organic farmers and businesses in Ontario who work so hard year round to serve the GTA and beyond. All ages are welcomed and encouraged to participate.
Dr. Shiv Chopra, world renowned scientist, public speaker and best-selling author will once again join us as our keynote speaker, joined by Julie Daniluk, RHN, nutritionist, best-selling author and television host; Rachel Parent, teen GMO labeling activist; Lucy Sharratt, of the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network; Jodi Koberinski with Beyond Pesticides Canada and several others. See the EVENTS PAGE for a full list of performers, speakers, vendors and donors!”
Tabling opportunities are still available but should be acted upon quickly. Download and fill out the 2015 TABLING APPLICATION form and email it to Toronto.NonGMOCoalition@gmail.com.