Farmers, retailers and restaurants join the causeArticle from The Hamilton Spectator featuring Lori Stahlbrand of Local Food Plus, Member of Sustain Ontario
Lori Stahlbrand’s energy and optimism outshine the gloom of statistics she is determined to change. The hurdles of disappearing farmland, peak oil, and the disenfranchisement of farmers seem undaunting after a conversation with the creator of Local Food Plus. Read more »
On May 20th I visited the Muskoka region to speak with groups interested in food and agriculture issues. The meeting was hosted by Muskoka Community Co-operatives and Savour Muskoka, with representatives from a youth training program, the Rosseau Farmers’ Market and the Hands: The Family Help Network. Here is an article that appeared in the Bracebridge Examiner on May 27.
Press release
The McGuinty government is investing $24 million over three years to develop the logistics to get more Ontario-grown food into the province’s schools, hospitals, food service companies and other institutions. This will help Ontario farmers market and sell their products to more consumers.
Premier of Ontario – News Release – More Ontario-Grown Food In Schools, Hospitals.
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