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New toolkit spreads the word about community canning projects
The West End Food Co-op and the Parkdale Activity Recreation Centre are proud to announce the release of the Community Cannery Toolkit “All You Canâ€: a hands-on guide to creating a Communi...
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Alternative Agriculture Crop Production
This course begins with a brief survey of advances in crop production since the mid-20th century and the implications for farmers, the soil and agro ecosystem, and consumers. It explores a spectrum of...
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Plan to Grow Project – Request for proposals
Introduction —————– The National Farmers Union (NFU) Local 316 requires a part-time coordinator to carry out one half of a community-based research project called P...
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Growing the Local Bounty: Reports from Farmlands in Flux, Ontario and BC
Reporters Colleen Kimmett, Jeff Nield and Justin Langille journey through the greenbelts outside Vancouver and Toronto to gauge the health of local food systems and find out from growers, processors a...
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Regional Food Hubs Face a Growing Need for Technology
Demand for local food is on the rise. To meet this increased demand, independent and organic farmers will need to aggregate and distribute their produce efficiently. Regional food hubs are helping far...
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Call for Farmer Testimonials on GM Alfalfa: What would GM Alfalfa mean to you?
Call for Farmer Testimonials on GM Alfalfa: What would GM alfalfa mean to you? Deadline: March 31, 2011 The Request: Please tell us how GM alfalfa will affect your farm and farm business. The Canadian...
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Course: Alternative Agriculture – Crop Production
Location: Owen Sound Website: www.georgianc.on.ca/part-time Alternative Agriculture – Crop Production BUSN 0152 This course begins with a brief survey of advances in crop production since the m...
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Job Posting at The Stop
Community Programs Manager (Full-time) We are looking for a manager to oversee the programs located at our home site at 1884 Davenport Road, including the food bank, drop-in, Healthy Beginnings/family...
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Canada’s Good Food Hero
Looking for a great way to get your kids engaged in food issues? Why not encourage them to submit a comic to the Good Food Hero Comic Contest? We’re looking for comics that touch on at least o...
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Windsor Local Good Food Box
Check out this video on Windsor’s Local Good Food Box and listen to organiser Steve Green’s comments on how to get involved! To get your own food box, check out the website or email localg...
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Urban Farming Internship with The Cutting Veg
Do you want to learn to grow your own food, or take a step towards becoming afarmer? The Cutting Veg Organic Farm offers season-long, part-time farming internships, in which you can immerse yoursel...
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On-Farm Food Safety Workshops
OMAFRA will be holding five workshops on On-Farm Food Safety in February and March. These one-day comprehensive workshops will focus on five key areas: Getting Started in Food Safety; Hygiene and Sani...